Network UPS Tools Raspberry Pi Crypto Tutorial

Introduction

Detailed Steps/Process

1. Gather Your Tools & Prep Your Raspberry Pi

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• Raspberry Pi (any modern model, Pi 3B+ or newer recommended)
• MicroSD card (preferably 8GB+)
• A compatible Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)
• Micro-USB or USB-C cable for UPS data
• Internet connection
• External storage for backups (optional)

Why a Raspberry Pi?

The Raspberry Pi is ideal for 24/7 operations, low energy cost, and is easily stashed beside your router or crypto rigs. Its open-source nature is perfect for decentralized enthusiasts.

2. Install the Operating System

• Download and flash Raspberry Pi OS onto the MicroSD card using imaging tools (such as Raspberry Pi Imager).
• Boot up and complete basic Pi settings—WiFi/Ethernet setup, locale, enabling SSH, etc.

3. Update & Install Dependencies

Open a terminal or SSH into your Pi and run:

bash sudo apt update sudo apt upgrade -y sudo apt install nut -y

4. Connect Your UPS

• Plug the UPS USB data cable into your Raspberry Pi.
• Confirm it is detected:

bash lsusb

• Look for the UPS brand/model in the results. Most major models are supported by NUT.

5. Configure NUT

The magic happens inside three key config files:

a.

/etc/nut/ups.conf

Add your UPS details, e.g.:

ini [myups] driver = usbhid-ups port = auto desc = "Crypto Node UPS"

b.

/etc/nut/upsd.conf

Enable listening on localhost:

ini LISTEN 127.0.0.1 3493

c.

/etc/nut/upsd.users

Configure user access—crucial for script automation and remote notifications:

ini [cryptoadmin] password = [securepassword] actions = SET instcmds = ALL

d.

/etc/nut/upsmon.conf

Designate the Pi as a master monitor:

ini MONITOR myups@localhost 1 cryptoadmin [securepassword] master

6. Start and Enable NUT Services

bash sudo systemctl enable nut-server sudo systemctl start nut-server sudo systemctl enable nut-monitor sudo systemctl start nut-monitor

Check UPS status:

bash upsc myups@localhost

If you see statistics for battery, load, and status, you're set!

7. Integrating With Your Crypto/Blockchain Setup

• Set your trading bots (on Bitget Exchange), node daemons, or wallet servers to check UPS state via NUT or via native NUT APIs/CLIs.
• Automate graceful shutdowns or transaction pausing when power goes down.
• Set custom scripts to alert you or your team when outages threaten uptime.

For Web3 wallet operations, especially if you rely on secure, always-online access, Bitget Wallet is highly recommended due to its robust security and Web3 compatibility.

8. Monitoring and Alerts

Leverage NUT’s built-in alerting features to send email/telegram/push notifications on power events. For higher reliability, connect NUT to monitoring platforms or run scripts to alert admins or initiate failover procedures.

Additional Tips or Notes

Security Best Practices:

• Only expose NUT services on localhost or VPN-secured interfaces.
• Use secure, randomized passwords for all NUT accounts.
• Keep your Pi OS and all packages up to date to patch vulnerabilities.
• Back up your configuration files regularly, ideally onto external or cloud storage.

Maintenance Advice:

• Test your UPS and NUT setup periodically; simulate power cuts and ensure proper operation.
• Integrate with Bitget Wallet for non-custodial Web3 management to bolster private key safety.
• If running more than one Raspberry Pi node, cluster NUT installations for distributed monitoring and redundancy.

Advanced Use Cases:

• Use NUT to trigger backup generator activation for large mining/validator setups.
• Configure SNMP traps or MQTT brokers for real-time integration with advanced IoT/crypto infrastructure.
• Pair your Raspberry Pi NUT monitor with offsite cold wallet alarms for maximum security.

Conclusion or Summary