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Set up Unraid to monitor a UPS connected to a Synology NAS

On the Synology, Control Panel > Hardware & Power > UPS:

  • ✅ Enable UPS support
  • UPS type: USB UPS
  • ✅ Enable network UPS server
  • Permitted DiskStation Devices: add the static IP of Unraid host

On the Unraid host:

  • (Install Community Applications)
  • Install NUT - Network UPS Tools from dmacias72 (plugin page)
  • Settings > NUT Settings
  • Start Network UPS Tools service: Yes
  • Enable Manual Config Only: No
  • UPS Mode: Slave
  • UPS IP Addresss: static IP of Synology
  • UPS Name: ups
  • UPS Monitor Username: monuser
  • UPS Monitor Password: secret
  • UPS Slave Username: monuser
  • UPS Slave Password: secret
  • Shutdown Mode: e.g. Battery Level
  • Battery Runtime Left: Battery Runtime
  • Battery level to initiate shutdown (%): e.g. 50
  • Click Apply

If successful, you should see UPS information in the GUI.