Powerware ConnectUPS X User's Manual
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1. ConnectUPS WEB SN MP Car d User s Guide X and BD Models WWWNW povwwerware cornm Class B EMC Statements FCC Part 15 NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help ICES 003 This Class B Interference Causing Equipment meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement sur le mat riel brouilleur2. are in 24 hour format based on the date and time set within the ConnectUPS Web SNMP Card Click Set Values to update the card Once the values are set select Control from the menu at the top of the home page 24 ConnectUPS Web SNM P Card X and BD Models User s Guide e RevA www powerware com UPS Power Management 6 Then select Enable UPS Shutdown Schedule followed by Set Values to start the process Any shutdown restart events repeat until you change the table or select Disable UPS Shutdown Schedule NOTE Before scheduling any shutdowns or startups you must configure the date and time within the ConnectUPS W eb SNM P Card Configuring E mail Notification You may use the ConnectUPS Web SNMP Card to inform selected e mail accounts of events and changes in status as they occur in the UPS or to provide a daily status message at a predetermined time l Select Configuration from the menu at the top of the home page then Email Notification 2 Become a Superuser and then enter the IP address or Hostname of an SMTP mail server that will be used to send the e mail messages 3 Ifyou entered a host name for the Mail Server you must enter the IP address of your network DNS Server in the DNS Address block 4 To receive a daily status report enter the time of day to send the e mail in 24 hour format 5 Enter the Mail Account Description Mail Type Event Level and Event Type for each recipient The Mail Account
3. from a Web Browser When using a Web browser to access the ConnectUPS Web SNMP Card the majority of UPS related information is available by selecting any of the following menu options Identification UPS Monitoring UPS History Configuration Control Registered Clients Help Each menu and submenu selection has online help available Viewing Status aGlance Status aGlance is a page that provides a simple intuitive way to view UPS status information and is accessed through a link on the UPS Monitoring gt UPS Status page It changes the background color of the page to reflect the UPS status green indicates normal UPS operation yellow indicates the UPS is responding to a problem the UPS is on battery during a power outage the UPS has one or more alarms present or the UPS has been bypassed red indicates a low battery condition and shutdown is imminent black indicates a loss of communication between the UPS and the ConnectUPS Web SNMP Card ConnectUPS Web SNM P Card X and BD Models User s Guide e RevA www powerware com 21 UPS Power Management If you leave the browser pointed to this page it automatically updates when new UPS information is available To return to the UPS Status page point and click the mouse pointer anywhere within the colored background area ConnectUPS MultiView Software The Status aGlance pages of several ConnectUPS Web SNMP Cards may be monitored simultaneously by installing the ConnectU
4. must be a valid e mail address Refer to the online help file for more details on each of these fields 6 Select Set Values to save your changes 7 Test your settings by pressing the Send Test button The ConnectUPS Web SNMP Card uses the Identification Information field data and the card s IP address to create the sender s e mail address default example UPS Web Card 192 168 7 18 You can change the Identification Information field to a more recognizable sender user name by accessing the Identification ConnectUPS Web SNM P Card X and BD Models User s Guide e RevA www powerware com 25 UPS Power Management page with your browser This is especially helpful if you have more than one ConnectUPS Web SNMP Card and intend to receive e mails at a central location If your SMTP server requires a qualified domain name instead of an IP address or requires a qualified user name in the sender s email address additional configuration items are available with a serial or Telnet connection see Chapter 3 Local Configuration on page 9 SMTP configuration options are available through Email Notification on the Web SNMP Card Settings menu Under most circumstances changes are not required for these options NOTE To completely clear the contents of any configuration item enter a tilda and press the Enter key e SMTP Port Number SMTP server access is typically gained via port 25 For installations where a different port
5. number is used configure the port number using this option e Substitute Domain Name for Sender s Email Address The default domain name for the sender s e mail address is the ConnectUPS Web SNMP Card s IP address You can enter a qualified domain name with this option Optional SMTP Username The ConnectUPS Web SNMP Card s Identification Information field data is used as the user name for the SMTP server as well as in the sender s e mail address Use this option to configure a qualified user name Note that the text used in the Identification Information field remains unaffected this text is also used to display additional information when browsing the card Optional SMTP Password Under certain circumstances a password may be required to obtain access to a SMTP server If your server requires a password enter it here When changing any e mail configuration items it is strongly recommended to use the Send Test function to test your changes Any e mail errors are logged in the ConnectUPS Web SNMP Card Event Log Review the Event Log within a few minutes of testing the e mail to see if any errors are logged 26 ConnectUPS Web SNM P Card X and BD Models User s Guide e RevA www powerware com UPS Power Management Performing a Manual UPS Battery Test You can use the ConnectUPS Web SNMP Card to manually perform a UPS battery test The ability to test the UPS is model dependent consult your UPS documentation for more
6. off and then back on as well as the ability to schedule shutdowns and startups on a predetermined basis Selecting Control from the menu at the top of the home page provides a page that allows the Superuser to turn off the UPS In addition you may initiate a battery test and enable or disable any scheduled shutdowns or startups as specified in the UPS shutdown schedule table accessed from the Configuration menu CAUTION e Selecting Turn UPS Off turns off the output of the UPS Any equipment powered by the UPS shuts down Prepare the protected equipment for the shutdown e f you select Turn UPS Off with Load Segment to Restart following the Return of AC Power set to NO you will have to manually restart the UPS after the shutdown occurs Forcing the UPS to Shut Down l Select Configuration from the menu at the top of the home page then UPS Event Actions Log in as a Superuser Select UPS Shutdown and Restart Settings Verify Load Segment to Turn Off following OS Shutdown is set to YES 5 Setthe appropriate Delay Before Segment Turns Off following the start of the Client s OS Shutdown in seconds to ensure that any NetWatch clients and their respective operating systems have enough time to complete their shutdown The default is 180 seconds but you may wish to increase or decrease this value as appropriate for your system ConnectUPS Web SNM P Card X and BD Models User s Guide e RevA www powerware com 23 UPS Powe
7. 444 17 53 608 700 Asia 852 2830 3030 Australia 61 3 9706 5022 Please have the following information ready when you call the Help Desk Model number e Serial number Version number if available Date of failure or problem Symptoms of failure or problem e Customer return address and contact information 34 ConnectUPS Web SNM P Card X and BD Models User s Guide e RevA www powerware com Appendix If repair is required you will be given a Returned Material Authorization RMA Number This number must appear on the outside of the package and on the Bill Of Lading if applicable Use the original packaging or request packaging from the Help Desk or distributor Units damaged in shipment as a result of improper packaging are not covered under warranty A replacement or repair unit will be shipped freight prepaid for all warrantied units NOTE For critical applications immediate replacement may be available Call the Help Desk for the dealer or distributor nearest you Two Year Limited Warranty US and Canada Only Powerware Corporation warrants the electronics of the ConnectUPS Web SNMP Card to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of two years from Date of Purchase If in Powerware Corporation s opinion the electronics fails to meet its published specifications due to a defect in material and workmanship covered by this warranty Powerware Corporation will repair or replac
8. B for the ConnectUPS Web SNMP Card Add these files to the MIB database of your SNMP management software such as HP OpenView IBM Director and Sun NetManager 3 Using the Facilities provided by the SNMP management software you can access the individual MIB objects Refer to the MIB files on the supplied CD ROM for more information Viewing UPS Monitoring Parameters The ConnectUPS Web SNMP Card supports several MIB groups that separate specific UPS parameters into related areas The groups used in the MIB for the card include Ident e Battery Input Output Config Control Test Alarms Bypass Traps Forcing the UPS to Shut Down The ConnectUPS Web SNMP Card supports MIB groups containing objects that enable the user to shut down and restart the UPS Receiving Event Traps The ConnectUPS Web SNMP Card supports several event related traps that can be reported to the SNMP network management software Refer to the MIB files found on the supplied CD ROM for more information 28 ConnectUPS Web SNM P Card X and BD Models User s Guide e RevA www powerware com UPS Power Management Automatic Shutdown of UPS Protected Computers NetWatch client software supports remote UPS monitoring and automatic shutdown of UPS protected computer systems and is available on the supplied CD ROM or from WWW powerware com Clients are available for the following operating systems Microsoft Windows 95 98 Me N
9. ConnectUPS Web SNMP Cards on the network Any cards that are found are displayed in the table Discover searches only the current subnet To upgrade a card that is reachable but not on the subnet click the Add button and provide the requested information 5 Activate the checkbox by the ConnectUPS Web SNMP Card s to be upgraded up to four cards at a time under most network conditions ConnectUPS Web SNMP Card X and BD Models User s Guide e RevA www powerware com 33 Appendix Highlight the ConnectUPS Web SNMP Card IP address to select the individual card Click Modify and enter the Superuser name and password Repeat this step for each card that will be upgraded Select Open next to Filename and select the binary upgrade file that was previously downloaded or otherwise received and copied to the PC Select Upgrade to start the process After the process starts do not cancel or interrupt the upgrade process Otherwise the ConnectUPS Web SNMP Card receives a corrupted image preventing the card from operating correctly When the Upgrade Utility completes exit the program by selecting Quit and then answering Yes to the confirmation Service and Support If you have any questions or problems with the UPS call your Local Distributor or the Help Desk at one of the following telephone numbers and ask for a UPS technical representative In the United States 1 800 356 5737 or 1 608 565 2100 Europe Middle East Africa
10. HCP Enable M ode overrides the serial Telnet configuration On Off Reserved On On Reserved Jumper 1 JP1 Settings The JP1 jumper is found on both the ConnectUPS X and ConnectUPS BD The JP1 pins are NOT jumpered by factory default Table 5 shows the jumper definitions Table 5 JP1 Definitions Jumper Setting Definition land2 Allows admin to be entered as the password when the programmed Superuser password has been forgotten 3and4 Disables all changes to the card s configuration NOTE On the ConnectUPS BD jumper positions 5 and 6 7 and 8 are undefined DO NOT jumper these positions 32 ConnectUPS Web SNM P Card X and BD Models User s Guide e RevA www powerware com Appendix Upgrading the Card Firmware During the upgrade process the ConnectUPS Web SNMP Card is inaccessible but restarts automatically within a minute after completing the upgrade To upgrade the ConnectUPS X or ConnectUPS BD firmware use the following steps l Locate a networked PC with Microsoft Windows 95 98 Me NT 2000 XP 2 Copy the supplied Firmware Upgrade Utility upgrade100 exe program to the PC 3 Run the Upgrade Utility from Microsoft Windows by selecting Start Run and then entering the path and filename upgrade100 exe 4 Assuming that the network TCP IP connection for the PC can reach the card needing the firmware upgrade select Discover which instructs the utility to attempt to find all reachable 10 100
11. IP Address 10 222 51 185 Gateway Address 10 222 51 254 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Primary Date Server D 0 0 0 Secondary Date Server 0 0 0 0 Website Link 1 IP Address Www nowervare cnm Become Superuser Figure 9 ConnectUPS Web SNMP Card Configuration Page ConnectUPS Web SNMP Card X and BD Models User s Guide Rev A www powerware com 19 Remote Configuration 20 4 5 6 Select and edit the ConnectUPS Web SNMP Card IP Address Select and edit the Gateway Address for the network Select and edit the Subnet Mask of the network Select Set Values to save the new settings NOTE f you changed the IP address in Step 3 you must restart the browser using the new IP address see page 18 to restore communication with the ConnectUPS Web SNMP Card Repeat Steps 1 and 2 to continue the configuration 7 9 Select Date and Time from the menu at the top of the page Enter the appropriate date and time information in the specified format Select Set Values to save the date and time settings The ConnectUPS Web SNMP Card is now configured for operation on your network Refer to the remainder of this users guide and the online help for detailed information about each menu selection ConnectUPS Web SNMP Card X and BD Models User s Guide e Rev A www powerware com CHAPTER 5 UPS Power MANAGEMENT You can manage the UPS from a Web browser or from an SNMP network management system UPS Management
12. IX including Linux These programs communicate through TCP IP with the ConnectUPS Web SNMP Card and automatically shutdown the protected system during extended power outages ConnectUPS Web SNMP Card X and BD Models User s Guide e Rev A www powerware com 1 Introduction In addition the ConnectUPS Web SNMP Card has the following features Hot swappable feature simplifies installation by allowing you to install the card safely without powering down the critical UPS load Configuration from serial port Telnet or HTTP Web browser Management from HTTP Web browser Internet ready cell phone or PDA or SNMP management software E mail notification of changes in the UPS status through SMTP simple mail transport protocol via e mail client software a PCS personal communication services phone or alphanumeric pager Supports Powerware XUPS MIB and RFC 1628 Standard UPS STDUPSV1 MIB management information bases Firmware upgradable from a Microsoft Windows utility via a network connection Scheduling function to control UPS shutdowns and startups History log files data and events for recording power problems UPS status information available to registered NetWatch clients for automatic shutdown of Microsoft Windows 95 98 Me NT 2000 XP Novell NetWare and UNIX including Linux With a special Status aGlance page a color coded background on your Web browser provides quick visibility of the UPS status Mul
13. NMP Card Settings 2 Reset Configuration to default 3 Restart Web SNMP Card 4 UPS Pass Through 0 Exit Please Enter Your Choice gt 1 I ConnectUPS Web SNMP Card Configuration Utility pL 2 l l2ll2l2222222222 2222 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2222 2 2 2 2 2 1 Set the IP Address Gateway Address and MIB System Group 2 Set Web SNMP Card Control Group 3 Set Write Access Managers 4 Set Trap Receivers 5 Set IP Addresses of Primary and Secondary Date Server 6 UPS Event Actions 7 Set UPS Information 8 Set Superuser Name and Password 9 Email Notification 10 Set Website Links 0 Back to Main Menu Please Enter Your Choice gt _ Figure 6 Web SNMP Card Settings Screen 2 Type 1 to enter the Set the IP Address Gateway Address and MIB System Group menu Enter the appropriate settings for your network see page 14 ConnectUPS Web SNMP Card X and BD Models User s Guide e Rev A www powerware com 11 Local Configuration 3 Change any other options as needed for your particular configuration by typing the corresponding number shown in the menu 2 through 10 Each setting is described in the following sections Type 0 to return to the Main Menu Type 0 to exit the ConnectUPS Web SNMP Card configuration The ConnectUPS Web SNMP Card automatically saves all settings after exiting the configuration function see Figure 7 NOTE The ConnectUPS Web SNMP Card may take up to two minutes to e
14. PS MultiView software on a PC with Microsoft Windows 95 98 Me NT 2000 XP The software is included on the CD ROM supplied with the ConnectUPS Web SNMP Card or it can be downloaded from the ConnectUPS Web SNMP Card Web page the Download ConnectUPS MultiView link on the Identification page or on the UPS Monitoring page The ConnectUPS MultiView software works in tandem with Internet Explorer to discover and display multiple browser windows each representing a different ConnectUPS Web SNMP Card You also have the flexibility to pick other Web pages as presented by the ConnectUPS Web SNMP Card during configuration Becoming a Superuser Several menus allow UPS and ConnectUPS Web SNMP Card parameters to be modified by the user However many of these are password protected for the Superuser To become a Superuser you must log in with a user name and provide a password Both are configurable by serial or Telnet connection The default user name and password is admin NOTE Once you have become a Superuser it is important to completely exit the browser if you wish to set the security level back to the standard read only level ConnectUPS Web SNM P Card X and BD Models User s Guide e RevA www powerware com UPS Power Management Turning the UPS On and Off The ConnectUPS Web SNMP Card supports the ability to remotely turn off the UPS and its supported load It also supports the ability to reboot the UPS cycling output power
15. T 2000 XP Novell NetWare UNIX various versions including Linux Each NetWatch client uses its IP address to register with a specified ConnectUPS Web SNMP Card via the network Once a client has registered any change in UPS status is communicated to NetWatch Depending on the operating system NetWatch typically alerts the user s whenever the UPS begins supplying AC power from its batteries for example the AC line fails Then if AC line power does not return and the remaining battery time is low NetWatch takes over and completes an operating system shutdown prior to the UPS running out of battery power Settings found in the UPS Event Actions and UPS Shutdown page and the Restart Settings page are related to the automatic shutdown of the UPS protected computer system using NetWatch By default the ConnectUPS Web SNMP Card initiates an automatic shutdown only during a low battery condition The ConnectUPS Web SNMP Card allows 180 seconds for the NetWatch protected systems to complete their operating system shutdown before the UPS power is turned off When the power returns the UPS automatically restarts after a 30 second delay and supplies power to the load ConnectUPS W eb SNMP Card X and BD Models User s Guide e RevA www powerware com 29 UPS Power Management 30 ConnectUPS Web SNM P Card X and BD Models User s Guide e RevA www powerware com APPENDIX The appendix contains the card specifications DIP switch a
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17. ard X and BD Models User s Guide Rev A www powerware com 15 Local Configuration Set UPS Information Use this function to enter additional information about the UPS including date of installation and date of last battery replacement option 7 In addition set timing values relating to the shutdown and restart of the UPS via this function This information is accessible via the HTTP interface for easy modification after the card is on the network Set Superuser Name and Password Use this function to set or change the user name and password of the administrator who will use a Web browser to configure the ConnectUPS Web SNMP Card option 8 Email Notification Use this function to inform selected e mail accounts of events and changes in the status as they occur in the UPS or to provide a daily status message at a predetermined time option 9 This information is accessible via the HTTP interface for easy modification after the card is on the network Set Website Links Use this function to set links to different Web sites option 10 Links appear on the Web pages of the ConnectUPS Web SNMP Card This information is accessible via the HTTP interface for easy modification after the card is on the network Back to Main Menu Type 0 to return to the Main Menu screen see Figure 7 on page 13 16 ConnectUPS Web SNMP Card X and BD Models User s Guide e Rev A www powerware com CHAPTER 4 REMOTE CONFIGURATION Use th
18. ation of Conformity contact Powerware Corporation Koskelontie 13 FIN 02920 Espoo Finland Phone 358 9 452 661 Fax 358 9 452 665 68 1 Introduction seen n nn n n n 1 System Application s da tok ru tte ee eode tet de t 3 Installation cuiu oer ERE reu E 5 ConnectUPS Web SNMP Card Front Panels 0 eee eee 6 LED Description 5e tier tet ED CH IRE M ecd Y 1 COhfIQUratlOl 5 5 5 sce ett mt a ote e vos rc doe tot poe Ate rh 1 Configuring the Card Locally 2 0 isse 1 Configuring the Card Remotely 0 cece 8 Local Configuration 2 00 cece eee eee eee 9 Before VOU Start ict eed e leor acer dtd ene ten ee pde leon 9 Connecting the Card i e re rete EORR enon DPD ER HEROS 9 Configuring thie Cardi io een es ent tace b b etc ag 11 Set the IP Address Gateway Address and MIB SystemGroup 14 Set Web SNMP Card Control Group saa 14 Set Write Access Managers 0 cc cee 15 Set Trap Recelvers i eei barat ei pla DP RUE Be PE 15 Set IP Addresses of Primary and Secondary Date Server 15 UPS Event Actions es rtp E Sedo Uo e L RET res 15 Set UPS Information eae em Ee e ce e Ope ete D 16 Set Superuser Name and Password ccc cece eect enn 16 Email Notification coins o utes ee e eL e CE Y o 16 Set Website Links 2 2 toe o tein bio ere te oco e aea 16 BacktoMainMenu lisse m 16 Remote Configuration 0 0 cece eee eee 17 Add a Routing Con
19. d communication cable disconnect the cable and then remove the card 3 To prevent electrostatic discharge ESD place one hand on a metal surface such as the UPS rear panel Slide the ConnectUPS Web SNMP Card into the open slot and secure with the screws removed in Step 2 4 Connect an active 10 100BaseT cable to the Uplink Ethernet connector on the ConnectUPS X or to the network connector on the ConnectUPS BD NOTE Three additional 10 100 Mb Ethernet connectors are available on the ConnectUPS X and are served by an internal switching hub If you frequently move devices between these connectors or make configuration changes it may be necessary to clear the cache by pressing the Reset button on the card front panel ConnectUPS Web SNMP Card X and BD Models User s Guide e Rev A www powerware com 5 Installation ConnectUPS Web SNMP Card Front Panels The card panel details are shown in Figure 2 and Figure 3 Uplink Ethernet Connector 10 Mb Network LEDs yellow Power LED green 100 Mb Network LEDs green Status LED yellow EET OQ LT LT OO Off OO m a O e lt DIP Switch EY p 2m 2 Reset Button Additional Ethernet Connectors COM Port Figure 2 ConnectUPS X Panel Details COM Port Ethernet Connector Ox m NETWORK DIP Switch ll O Off A ira le 100 Mb Net
20. dition inthe Computer 17 Running the Web Browser isis 18 Setup Network Configuration isses 19 UPS Power Management Lsssuuuuueeeese 21 UPS Management from a Web Browser ccc cece cece nn 21 Viewing Status aGlance 0 eee 21 ConnectUPS MultiView Software isses nne 22 ConnectUPS Web SNM P Card X and BD Models User s Guide e RevA www powerware com Table of Contents Becoming a Superuser 2 kee nn 22 Turning the UPS On and Off csse 23 Forcing the UPS to Shut Down issssss n eee es 23 Planning a Scheduled UPS Shutdown and Restart ccc eeu aee 24 Configuring E mail Notification isses 25 Performing a Manual UPS Battery Test 00 cece cece 27 Viewing the UPS History Logs 1 cece eee e eens 27 UPS Management from an SNMPNMS ccc cece eee tenet eens 27 Viewing UPS Monitoring Parameters ccc cece eee eee ne 28 Forcing the UPS to Shut Down cece eect eee ees 28 Receiving Event Traps cece mee 28 Automatic Shutdown of UPS Protected Computers 0 000 29 Appendix irmis ees rra A 31 DIP Switch Description ii ebbe e e ee f eS 32 Jumper 1 J P1 Settings sss nn 32 Upgrading the Card Firmware 0 eee 33 Service and SUpport ei eer E ene ne D edat 34 Two Year Limited Warranty US and Canada Only 0000 35 International Limited Warranty i e 36 ConnectUPS Web SNM P Card X and BD Models User s Guide e RevA www p
21. du Canada Powerware is a registered trademark and ConnectUPS X Slot BestDock and Status aGlance are trademarks of Powerware Corporation Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Netscape is a trademark of Netscape Communications Corporation HyperTerminal is a registered trademark of Hilgraeve Novell and NetWare are registered trademarks of Novell Inc UNIX is a registered trademark of The Open Group Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds OpenView is a trademark of Hewlett Packard Company IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation Copyright 2002 Powerware Corporation Raleigh NC USA All rights reserved No part of this document may be reproduced in any way without the express written approval of Powerware Corporation Requesting a Declaration of Conformity Units that are labeled with a CE mark comply with the following harmonized standards and EU directives e Harmonized Standards EN 50091 1 1 and EN 50091 2 IEC 950 Second Edition Amendments Al A2 A3 and A4 EU Directives 73 23 EEC Council Directive on equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits 93 68 EEC Amending Directive 73 23 EEC 89 336 EEC Council Directive relating to electromagnetic compatibility 92 31 EEC Amending Directive 89 336 EEC relating to EMC The EC Declaration of Conformity is available upon request for products with a CE mark For copies of the EC Declar
22. e following procedure to access the card s configuration program through a Web browser NOTE Verify that an active 10 100BaseT cable is connected to the card s network connector the Uplink Ethernet connector on the ConnectUPS X Add a Routing Condition in the Computer If the IP address of the computer is on the same network with the ConnectUPS Web SNMP Card you may just run the Web browser directly If the IP address of the computer is not on the same network with the ConnectUPS Web SNMP Card only required while configuring the card you can use the Add Routing command 1 Turn on the computer and set up the TCP IP protocol if needed 2 Enter the following command to add a routing condition Route add 192 168 7 18 192 72 173 20 where 192 168 7 18 is the default IP address of the card and 192 72 173 20 is an example IP address for the computer NOTE Refer to your operating system documentation for additional details on how to add a routing condition ConnectUPS Web SNMP Card X and BD Models User s Guide e Rev A www powerware com 17 Remote Configuration Running the Web Browser Locate a computer PC host or server that has a Web browser Internet Explorer or Netscape recommended and is connected to a network l Runthe Web browser and connect to the ConnectUPS Web SNMP Card IP address the default is 192 168 7 18 2 The home page of the ConnectUPS Web SNMP Card appears see Figure 8 Con
23. e the warranted Unit at no cost to the customer for parts and labor Equipment supplied by Powerware Corporation but not manufactured by Powerware Corporation is warranted solely by the manufacturer of such equipment Powerware Corporation does not warrant equipment not manufactured by Powerware Corporation This warranty does not apply to any Unit that has been subject to neglect accident abuse misuse misapplication incorrect connection or that has been subject to repair or alteration not authorized in writing by Powerware Corporation s personnel THIS WARRANTY IS THE PURCHASER S USER S SOLE REMEDY AND IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTY AND THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED GUARANTEES OR WARRANTIES INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR PURPOSE In no case will Powerware Corporation s liability under this contract exceed the value of the Unit furnished In no event shall Powerware Corporation be liable for any indirect incidental special or consequential damages Powerware Corporation shall not be responsible for failure to provide service or parts due to causes beyond Powerware Corporation s reasonable control THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VOID UNLESS USER RETURNS TO POWERWARE CORPORATION THE INCLUDED WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD WITHIN THIRTY 30 DAYS OF DELIVERY Any advice furnished the Purchaser User before or after delivery in regard to use or application of Powerware Corporation equipment is
24. eive read get or write set access rights Community strings may be different for read or write access Use this function to add or delete the IP address of the management station option 3 Set Trap Receivers For those users who intend to use an SNMP compatible NMS to manage the ConnectUPS Web SNMP Card the IP address of the machine intended to be the trap receiver must be added to the list on the ConnectUPS Web SNMP Card Use this function to add or delete the IP address of the trap receivers option 4 This information is accessible via the HTTP interface for easy modification after the card is on the network Set IP Addresses of Primary and Secondary Date Server Use this function to set the IP addresses of the primary and secondary date servers option 5 This information is accessible via the HTTP interface for easy modification after the card is on the network Computer systems with the ConnectUPS Web SNMP Card compatible NetWatch client software are periodically monitored by the ConnectUPS Web SNMP Card to maintain a consistent date and time with your network The computers IP address must be listed as the Primary or Secondary Date Server UPS Event Actions Use this function to configure actions that the ConnectUPS Web SNMP Card performs during AC Fail and Low Battery events option 6 This information is accessible via the HTTP interface for easy modification after the card is on the network ConnectUPS Web SNMP C
25. furnished without charges and on the basis that it represents Powerware Corporation s best judgement under the circumstances The use of any such advice by the Purchaser User is solely and entirely at his or her own risk This limited warranty applies only to equipment installed in the fifty United States of America and Canada In other countries consult your local distributor ConnectUPS Web SNM P Card X and BD M odels User s Guide e RevA www powerware com 35 Appendix Extended Service Coverage A full complement of warranty extensions and enhancements are available from Powerware Corporation for your UPS Information pertaining to these services should be available in the shipping container along with this manual If not or if you would like more information call the Powerware Corporation Help Desk and ask about warranty services International Limited Warranty Powerware Corporation warrants the electronics modules manufactured by Powerware Corporation Unit and batteries originally packaged in the Unit or in battery packs manufactured by Powerware Corporation against defect in material or workmanship until the earlier of 1 18 months from date of shipment or 2 12 months from date of initial start up is performed by Powerware Corporation field personnel or field personnel authorized by Powerware Corporation to carry out such service efforts on its behalf and provided that startup occurs no later that 6 months after shipmen
26. gram such as HyperTerminal and select the appropriate serial connection such as COMI The serial line should be set to 9600 baud No parity 8 data bits 1 stop bit and no flow control Verify that the UPS is turned on 5 After a few seconds press Enter The Password screen appears see Figure 5 If the screen does not appear press Enter again If you still do not see the Password screen check the following conditions Verify the serial line is set to 9600 baud No parity 8 data bits 1 stop bit and no flow control e If the serial line settings are correct check the cabling to verify all connections are secure e Verify that your terminal program is on the correct communication port for the serial connection e Verify that the ConnectUPS Web SNMP Card has power one or more LEDs on the card should be illuminated The UPS should be turned on 6 Type your password the default password is admin and press Enter The Main Menu screen appears Enter Password 1 Web SNMP Card Settings 2 Reset Configuration to default 3 Restart Web SNMP Card 4 UPS Pass Through 0 Exit Please Enter Your Choice gt _ Figure 5 ConnectUPS Web SNMP Card Main Menu Screen 10 ConnectUPS Web SNMP Card X and BD Models User s Guide Rev A www powerware com Local Configuration Configuring the Card To configure the card l Type 1 to enter the Web SNMP Card Settings screen see Figure 6 1 Web S
27. information l To manually start a battery test on a specific UPS select Control from the menu at the top of the home page 2 Become a Superuser and then select Initiate Battery Test followed by Set Values to start the process Viewing the UPS History Logs Selecting UPS History from the menu at the top of the home page allows you to choose the current UPS Data Log and UPS Event Log The data log provides numerical data logged once a minute from the UPS The event log contains text messages regarding the status of the UPS and the ConnectUPS Web SNMP Card Past data and event logs are also accessible as well as a data log applet that displays the data in a graphical format UPS Management from an SNMP NMS To access the ConnectUPS Web SNMP Card via SNMP use the following steps l Use these Community strings GET Community string public SET Community string private By default the ConnectUPS Web SNMP Card s Write Access Managers table is configured for read only SNMP access to any NMS with a public community string An NMS with a private community string has read write SNMP access NOTE For security it is recommended to change the W rite Access M anagers table using specific IP addresses and nonstandard community strings ConnectUPS Web SNM P Card X and BD Models User s Guide e RevA www powerware com 21 UPS Power Management 2 The xups mib and stdupsv1 mib files on the supplied CD ROM contain the MI
28. le 2 Parameters with Examples No Function Description Example 1 IP Address IP address of the card 192 72 173 188 2 Gateway Default IP address of the network gateway 192 72 173 254 Address 3 Network Mask Subnet mask setting 255 255 255 0 4 sysContact System contact string of MIB up to 127 Powerware characters 5 sysName System name parameter for MIB up to 127 ConnectUPS Web SNMP characters Card 6 sysLocation System location parameter for MIB up to TEST LAB 127 characters 14 Set Web SNMP Card Control Group For those users who intend to use BOOTP DHCP Telnet or secure HTTP in order to configure control update or manage the card certain control parameters must be enabled or disabled Use this function to modify those parameters option 2 NOTE To prevent unauthorized viewing of the Web pages presented by the ConnectUPS Web SNMP Card use this function to enable HTTP Security Control NOTE To obtain an IP address using BOOTP DHCP instead of serial configuration set DIP Switch 2 on the front panel to the ON position OFF is the default ConnectUPS Web SNMP Card X and BD Models User s Guide e Rev A www powerware com Local Configuration Set Write Access Managers For those users who intend to use an SNMP compatible NMS to manage the ConnectUPS Web SNMP Card the IP address of the management station must be added to the list on the ConnectUPS Web SNMP Card in order to rec
29. nd jumper settings upgrading the firmware service and support and the warranty Table 3 Technical Specifications CPU AC1101 Memory 1024k x 8 Static DRAM 1024k x 8 Flash ROM LAN Controller AC1102 Network Connection 10 100BaseT RJ 45 network connector ConnectUPS X provides 3 additional connectors for your devices UPS Protocol Powerware UPS communication protocol Network Protocol HTTP over TCP IP SNMP over UDP IP SMTP ARP RARP and TFTP BOOTP DHCP Supported MIB Powerware XUPS M IB RFC 1628 Standard UPS STDUPSV1 M IB OS Supported for Shutdown Microsoft Windows 95 98 M e NT 2000 XP Novell NetW are Various UNIX versions including Linux Operating Temperature 0 40 C 32 104 F Operating Humidity 10 8096 noncondensing Power Input 9 Vdc unregulated Power Consumption 3 5 watts maximum Size Lx W x H ConnectUPS X 12 cm x 11 4 cm x 39 cm 4 7 x 4 5 x 1 5 ConnectUPS BD 13 4 cm x 81 cm x 33 cm 5 3 x 3 2 x 1 3 Weight 200 gm 7 02 EMC Statements Class B FCC Part 15 ICES 003 CE ConnectUPS Web SNM P Card X and BD Models User s Guide e RevA www powerware com 31 Appendix DIP Switch Description DIP switch definitions for both types of the ConnectUPS Web SNMP Cards are listed in Table 4 Table 4 DIP Switch Modes SW1 SW2 Description Off Off Operational M ode default Off On BOOTP D
30. nectUPS Web SNMP Card Identification UPS Monitoring UPS History Configuration Control Registered Clients Help Identification Help UPS Identification UPS Model Powerware 9170 VA Rating 3000 VA UPS Type Parallel Redundant On Line UPS Two Phase UPS Serial Number C651M30001010000 Identification Information UPS Web Card UPS Location Software Lab 2 UPS Administrator Gropisky Sam Date of Installation 01 01 2002 Battery Last Replaced Date 01 01 2002 ConnectUPS Web SNMP Card Up Time O days O hours 3 mins 39 02 secs Become Superuser Powerware Figure 8 ConnectUPS Web SNMP Card Home Page 18 ConnectUPS Web SNMP Card X and BD Models User s Guide Rev A www powerware com Remote Configuration Setup Network Configuration l Select Configuration from the menu at the top of the home page then Web SNMP Card Configuration to set the ConnectUPS Web SNMP Card parameters see Figure 9 2 Click Become Superuser and log in with the Username and Password the default user name and password is E ConnectUPS Web SNMP Card Identification UPS Monitoring UPS History Configuration Control Registered Clients Help UPS Event UPS Shutdown and UPS Shutdown Web SNMP Card SNMP Trap Email Date and Hel Actions Restart Settings Schedule Configuration Receivers Notification Time Help Web SNMP Card Configuration Firmware Revision ConnectUPS Web SNMP Card 1 C MAC Address 00 EQ D8 FF 85 C7 ConnectUPS Web SNMP Card
31. owerware com CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION The ConnectUPS Web SNMP Card is a network card for your uninterruptible power system UPS that provides both SNMP and HTTP compatibility You can install the card in any Powerware UPS that has an X Slot or a BestDock slot The ConnectUPS Web SNMP Card is available in two models the ConnectUPS X for X Slot UPSs and the ConnectUPS BD for UPSs with a BestDock slot Both models can connect to a twisted pair Ethernet 10 100BaseT network using an RJ 45 connector The ConnectUPS X has a built in switching hub that allows three additional network devices to be connected to the network without the requirement of additional network drops With the ConnectUPS Web SNMP Card you can monitor the UPS several different ways using a Web browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape to monitor and manage the connected UPS using your Internet ready cell phone or PDA personal digital assistant SNMP compatible network management software user supplied monitors the UPS in a method similar to that of other network devices The card also supports remote monitoring and shutdown from UPS protected computer systems NetWatch client software for use with a ConnectUPS Web SNMP Card is supplied on the Powerware Software Suite CD or on the Web at www powerware com Client software is available for Microsoft Windows 95 98 Me NT 2000 XP Novell NetWare and various versions of UN
32. r Management To turn off the UPS and have it stay off requiring local interaction to turn it back on change Load Segment to Restart following the return of AC Line to NO If you want to effectively reboot the UPS and the associated load then set Load Segment to Restart following the return of AC Line to YES and set Delay Before Segment Restart to a valid delay value to allow the UPS to restart after the specified delay After choosing the desired values select Set Values to update the card with the new information Select Control from the ConnectUPS Web SNMP Card menu at the top of the home page and select Load Segment ALL or the appropriate load segment NUMBER S Then select Turn UPS Off To initiate the shutdown sequence select Set Values which instructs the ConnectUPS Web SNMP Card to send the appropriate information to the UPS and any clients running the NetWatch client software Planning a Scheduled UPS Shutdown and Restart You may use the ConnectUPS Web SNMP Card to schedule the day of the week and time of a shutdown and a startup The ability to schedule shutdowns and startups is UPS dependent consult your UPS documentation for more information l Select Configuration from the menu at the top of the home page then UPS Shutdown Schedule Login as a Superuser You may configure up to seven event pairs Enter the upcoming Shutdown Day and Shutdown Time and if needed the Restart Day and Restart Time Times
33. stablish communication with the UPS Please wait before attempting communication with the card from a Web browser or network management system NMS NOTE Telnet Operation Once the card is reachable on the network you can use a Telnet utility to adjust any of the configuration settings The menus are identical to those seen during serial configuration and are password protected for Superuser access only 12 ConnectUPS Web SNMP Card X and BD Models User s Guide e Rev A www powerware com Local Configuration Set the IP Address Gateway Address and MIB System Group Set Web SNMP Card Control Group Set Write Access Managers Set Trap Receivers Set IP Addresses of Primary and Secondary Date Server Event Actions Set UPS information Set Superuser Name and Password Email Notification Set Website Links Back to Main Menu n CO O ww 0 10 0 BF WN rp e tu n Please Enter Your Choice gt 0 1 Web SNMP Card Settings 2 Reset Configuration to default 3 Restart Web SNMP Card 4 UPS Pass Through 0 Exit Please Enter Your Choice gt 0 Figure 7 Exiting the Configuration Program ConnectUPS Web SNMP Card X and BD Models User s Guide e Rev A www powerware com 13 Local Configuration Set the IP Address Gateway Address and MIB System Group Use this function option 1 to set the IP address the gateway address or the management information base MIB parameters of the card as listed in Table 2 Tab
34. t If the unit does not function in accordance with its published specification the user should give Powerware Corporation prompt notice thereof and if requested by Powerware Corporation the user shall return the warranted Unit or parts thereof to the plant or service station designated by Powerware Corporation for inspection by Powerware Corporation Any Unit which may require repair and or replacement of parts as the result of defects in workmanship or material within the stated warranty period will be replaced or repaired at Powerware Corporation s option without charge for replacement parts The cost of shipment duties or all other expenses associated with shipment of repaired or replaced items is for the account of the user Powerware Corporation will not be responsible or liable for work done or expense incurred in connection with repair or replacement except as expressly authorized by Powerware Corporation Raleigh NC USA in writing If a service engineer is required labor at current published rates and all travel and living expenses are for the account of the user Powerware Corporation does not warrant equipment not manufactured by Powerware Corporation including any battery not originally packaged with the Unit or in battery packs manufactured by Powerware Corporation The manufacturer of all such equipment shall solely warrant that equipment and Powerware Corporation shall have no responsibility or liability thereof IT IS AGREED THA
35. tiple ConnectUPS Web SNMP Cards can be monitored simply using free ConnectUPS MultiView software ConnectUPS Web SNMP Card X and BD Models User s Guide Rev A www powerware com System Application Introduction The following diagram shows how the ConnectUPS Web SNMP Card can be used in a network application Management Station or Terminal RS 232 1 Additional network co with ConnectUPS X ConnectUPS X or ConnectUPS BD nnections li Power Line NMS Station or Web Browser Ethernet NetWatch Client NetWatch Client NetWatch Client Microsoft Windows 95 98 Me NT 2000 XP UNIX Linux NetWare Figure 1 ConnectUPS Web SNMP Card System Application Diagram ConnectUPS Web SNMP Card X and BD Models User s Guide Rev A www powerware com Introduction 4 ConnectUPS Web SNMP Card X and BD Models User s Guide Rev A www powerware com CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION With the hot swappable feature the ConnectUPS Web SNMP Card can be installed easily without turning off the UPS or disconnecting the load To install the ConnectUPS Web SNMP Card perform the following steps l Verify that both DIP switches on the card are set to the 0 off position 2 Remove the X Slot or BestDock cover on the UPS rear panel Retain the screws NOTE If there is another card already installed with an attache
36. utility NOTE Security related parameters and some hardware parameters cannot be configured from a Web browser but can be changed from the Telnet utility If you choose to configure your card remotely see Remote Configuration on page 17 8 ConnectUPS Web SNMP Card X and BD Models User s Guide e Rev A www powerware com i a a CHAPTER 3 LocAL CONFIGURATION Use the following procedure to access the card s configuration program through a serial port Before You Start To use the configuration program for the card you need The serial cable included with the card Aterminal with a serial communication port or a computer with a terminal emulation program such as HyperTerminal The serial line should be set to 9600 baud No parity 8 data bits 1 stop bit and no flow control Connecting the Card To connect the card to the terminal or computer and start the configuration program l Plug the serial cable into the COM port on the ConnectUPS Web SNMP Card 2 Plugthe other end of the serial cable into the TTY port on the terminal or the COM port on your computer ConnectUPS Web SNMP Card To TTY port on terminal or COM port on computer Serial Cable e Figure 4 Cable Connection from Serial Port ConnectUPS Web SNMP Card X and BD Models User s Guide e Rev A www powerware com 9 Local Configuration 3 Open your terminal emulation pro
37. work LED I green Reset Button 10 Mb Network LED yellow Status LED yellow 6 ConnectUPS Web SNMP Card X and BD Models User s Guide Rev A www powerware com Installation LED Description The functions of the ConnectUPS Web SNMP Card are indicated by the Status and either the 10 Mb or 100 Mb LEDs as listed in Table 1 Table 1 LED Definitions Status LED 10 Mb or Card Function Description 100 Mb LED Flickering On Flickering Normal operation with Ethernet traffic On On ConnectUPS Web SNMP Card error Off Off UPS power low no power to the ConnectUPS Web SNMP Card Flashing Flashing No connection to UPS alternate flashing as the ConnectUPS Web SNMP Card restarts Configuration You must configure the ConnectUPS Web SNMP Card before you can use it There are two ways to configure the card locally through the serial communication port remotely using a Web browser or Telnet utility Configuring the Card Locally The card has a configuration program that you can access by using the supplied serial cable to connect the card to a terminal or a computer with a terminal emulation program If you choose to configure your card locally see Local Configuration on page 9 ConnectUPS Web SNMP Card X and BD Models User s Guide Rev A www powerware com 7 Installation Configuring the Card Remotely You can configure the card remotely through a network using a Web browser or Telnet
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