Connector OS · edge agent for your UPS.
Connector OS runs next to your UPS and handles all low-level work: autodetecting devices via USB, SNMP or network cards, executing local shutdown rules and syncing events back to Controller OS.
- • Built on NUT (Network UPS Tools), but preconfigured
- • Local buffer & rules if the controller is unavailable
- • OTA updates from Controller OS with signed packages
NanoPi Neo3 running Connector OS next to a single UPS. Small, silent and built for 24/7 duty.
NanoPi Neo3
The NanoPi Neo3 is the primary reference board for Connector OS deployments.
- • RK3328 quad-core SoC
- • 2 GB RAM (more than enough for Connector OS)
- • Boots from microSD
- • USB 3.0 port for direct-USB UPS connectivity
- • Gigabit Ethernet for stable link and fast sync
- • Low power usage (a few watts), passively cooled
Role in the architecture
Connectors sit as close as possible to each UPS. They run all the NUT daemons, execute rules and keep a local view of power state. When Controller OS is reachable, they continuously sync events and metrics.
- • One Connector can manage one or more UPS devices
- • Multiple Connectors feed into a single Controller
- • Safe shutdown even if network links go down
Other hardware platforms
The initial focus is the NanoPi Neo3 as the primary edge platform. In future iterations, Connector OS aims to support more boards and small form-factor systems, as long as they are reliable, low-power and have stable storage.
Examples: Raspberry Pi variants, other NanoPi models and small x86 thin clients.