CyberPower UPS OS Compatibility
Windows
PowerPanel software is designed to work on the majority of mainstream PC systems and platforms. Below is a compatibility chart of our PowerPanel software and Windows OS's.
- PowerPanel Original Edition - Windows 2000, XP, 2003. (32 bit)
- PowerPanel Plus Edition - Windows 2000, XP, 2003. (32 bit)
- PowerPanel Personal Edition - Windows 2000, XP, 2003, Vista. (32/64 bit)
- PowerPanel Business Edition - Windows 2000, XP, 2003, Vista. (32/64 bit)
Macintosh / Apple
Apple's OS X operating platform has a direct interface for UPS devices and utilize Apple's Energy Saver power management software. This software has the capability of reducing energy consumption and is compatible with all CyberPower UPS systems that feature an HID compliant USB port. For a list of CyberPower UPS's that feature HID, see below section "HID Compliant Systems." For help configuring your CyberPower UPS with Apple's Energy Saving software, click here.
- Compatibility: OS X 10.4.1+ with Intel Chipsets. HID compliant USB port is required on the CyberPower UPS.
Linux
Newer designs of CyberPower UPS units have an industry standard HID compliant USB port that allows operating systems that can utilize HID Power Class devices to control the UPS using their native power manager. Information on the Power Device Class standards can be found at USB.org. There are also independent means to use your CyberPower UPS with Linux via the Network UPS Tools (NUT) project. To see their compatible models, please visit their Compatibility List. At this time, there are no OEM Linux drivers available from CyberPower for any of the UPS systems.
HID Compliant Systems
CyberPower UPS systems that have HID compliant USB ports are easily found via the "Specs" tab located on each individual product page. Compatible devices will have a "Yes" next to the box that reads "USB HID Compliant UPS," which is located under the Management and Communications section. See below for sample.
