I got a APC smart UPS 1000 from work, but when I plugged it in, there is nothing happening...at all<BR>when I plug another device into the back it acts like there is no power<BR>the fuse on the rear ...
On the USB-connected systems, I get a lot of 'vetoed power requests' and such and it is not uncommon to get the 'lost communication' messages either. The USB is just tricky. Go with serial if you can ...