Good to know, thanks.

@scottalanmiller said:

NTG started using network UPS in 2000. APC SmartUPS supported that even way back then.

I've asked for an OK for funds to purchase a model that can support up to 1800 watts, something like a desktop model that can attach to the network, and allow for Solaris systems to detect they are on battery and shutdown without my interaction. Tripplite is getting back with me, hopefully it's not overly expensive.

Haven't used BSD since my days at Data General. DG/UX was a hybrid, BSD for the file system (faster and more robust), networking used streams from ATT Sys V. I have now dated myself.