Why is my Mac OS not a supported system for PowerChute Personal Edition v3.1?

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Issue:
Mac OS is not a supported Operating System

Product Line/s:
Back-UPS
PowerChute Personal Edition

Environment:
Mac OS X attached to APC Back-UPS via USB cable

Cause:
PowerChute Personal Edition software provides safe system shutdown in the event of an extended power outage and provides potential data corruptions. Mac OS has this option available natively.

Solution:
Configure native Energy Saver options available in System Preferences. Please review Configuring native shutdown on Mac OS X for assistance with Energy Saver options.

NOTE: PowerChute Personal Edition has been discontinued. Support will end May 2024.