Graceful Shutdown for Homelab Servers Using a Smart Plug (Without UPS Signaling)
If you are running a homelab server using old hardware and an aging UPS, you’ve probably run into a common problem: power outages without a proper shutdown signal. While the UPS can keep your server alive for a short time, it often can’t communicate with the system to trigger a safe shutdown. This can lead to sudden power cuts, risking data corruption and unstable services. In this post, I’ll share a simple workaround using a smart plug to achieve a graceful shutdown without needing to upgrade your UPS. ...