Eaton CONNECTUPS-BD, CONNECTUPS-X User Manual

Quick Start Instructions

ConnectUPS-X

ConnectUPS-BD

Package Contents

• Powerware® ConnectUPS™ Web/SNMP Card

• Configuration Cable

• Software Suite CD with User Guide PDF

• Quick Start Instructions

• Ethernet Cab

Checklist

1. Verify that all of the following items are available:

J ConnectUPS Web/SNMP Card package contents (see

front cover)

J Phillips screwdriver

J Microsoft

systems, see the help file on the Software Suite CD)

J Available serial port (RS-232)

J HyperTerminal

terminal emulation application

J Internet Explorer Web browser

2. Contact your local network administrator for the following

mandatory network settings:

J IP Address (static address*)

J Gateway IP Address

J Network Mask IP Address

*If you are setting up the ConnectUPS Card in a DHCP environment, the network administrator must set up the DHCP server to provide a static address each time the card makes a DHCP request. Provide the network administrator with the card’s MAC address (on the bottom of the card):

J MAC address

WindowsRoperating system (for other operating

(ships with Windows) or equivalent

3. If you need e-mail functionality, obtain the following network

settings (either SMTP only or DNS and Host Name):

J SMTP (mail server) IP Address

J DNS (name server) IP Address

J Host Name

Refer to the ConnectUPS Web/SNMP Card User’s Guide PDF on the Software Suite CD for detailed setup information.

4. List the applicable UPS load segment (receptacle group)

connections (refer to the UPS user’s guide to see if load segments are available for your UPS):

J Load Segment 1 is connected to

J Load Segment 2 is connected to

J Load Segment 3 is connected to

Examples of load segment equipment connections are “CPU MX1,” “Monitor MX1,” and “Router San Diego 1.”

Section 1

Install the Card

The hot-swappable ConnectUPS Web/SNMP Card can be installed without turning off the UPS or disconnecting the load.

The following steps explain how to install the ConnectUPS-X or ConnectUPS-BD:

1. Verify that both DIP switches on the card are set to the 0

(off) position (see Figure 1).

NOTE If you are setting up the ConnectUPS Card in a DHCP environment, set DIP switch 2 to the

2. Remove the X -Slott or BestDockt cover on the UPS rear

1 (on) position.

panel. Retain the screws.

NOTE If there is another card already installed with an attached 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.

4. Slide the card into the open slot and secure with the screws

removedinStep2(seeFigure2andFigure3).

5. Connect an active Ethernet cable (supplied) to the Uplink

Ethernet connector on the ConnectUPS-X or to the network connector on the ConnectUPS-BD (see Figure 4).

6. To configure the card locally using the supplied configuration

cable, continue to the following section, “Connect the Card.”

To configure the card remotely through a network using a Web browser or Telnet (or similar) utility, refer to the ConnectUPS Web/SNMP Card User’s Guide PDFonthe Software Suite CD.

Figure 1. Verify DIP Switches

Figure 2. Install the ConnectUPS Card

Figure 3. Secure the ConnectUPS Card

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Figure 4. Install the Ethernet Cable

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