GE Digital Energy 1018959, Digital Energy 1019070, Digital Energy 23954, Digital Energy 1019071 Operating Manual
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GE Digital Energy
Power Quality
Operating Manual
Digital Energy™
SNMP / WEB ADAPTER
P/N 1018959 3-ph SNMP/Web plug-in adapter
P/N 1019070 1-ph SNMP/Web plug-in adapter
P/N 23954 SP SNMP/Web plug-in adapter
P/N 1019071 1-ph SNMP/Web external adapter
GE Consumer & Industrial SA
General Electric Company
CH – 6595 Riazzino (Locarno)
Switzerland
T +41 (0)91 / 850 51 51
F +41 (0)91 / 850 51 44
www.gedigitalenergy.com
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Model:
3-ph SNMP/Web plug-in adapter
1-ph SNMP/Web plug-in adapter
SP SNMP/Web plug-in adapter
1-ph SNMP/Web external adapter
Date of issue: 06.Jul.2010
File name: OPM_CNT_SNM_BAS_CRD_V014
Revision: 1.4
Identification No.
P/N 1018959
P/N 1019070
P/N 23954
P/N 1019071
Up-dating
Revision Concerns Date
1.0 First Issue 15.02.2008
1.1 Updated for the 3-ph and SP SNMP/Web plug-in adapters 13.05.2008
1.2 Updated following the introduction of the RCCMD functionality 05.12.2008
1.3 Introduction of the Modbus TCP functionality 20.11.2009
1.4 Introduction of IEMi and eBoost 06.07.2010
COPYRIGHT © 2010 by GE Consumer & Industrial SA
All rights reserved.
The information contained in this publication is intended solely for the purposes indicated.
The present publication and any other documentation supplied with the UPS system is not to be
reproduced, either in part or in its entirety, without the prior written consent of GE.
The illustrations and plans describing the equipment are intended as general reference only and are
not necessarily complete in every detail.
The content of this publication may be subject to modification without prior notice.
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Dear Customer,
We thank you for selecting our products
and are pleased to count you amongst
our very valued customers at GE.
We trust that the use of the SNMP/Web
adapters for our Uninterruptible Power
Supply systems, developed and produced
to the highest standards of quality, will
give you complete satisfaction.
Please read carefully the Installation
Manual, which contains all the necessary
information about the installation of the
adapters.
Thank you for choosing GE !
Distributed by:
Your service contact:
g
GE Digital Energy
General Electric Company
CH – 6595 Riazzino (Locarno)
Switzerland
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Table of contents Page
1 INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................................................ 7
1.1 FEATURES.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 7
1.2 OVERVIEW.............................................................................................................................................................................................7
1.3 ARCHITECTURE ................................................................................................................................................................................ 10
1.4 SAFETY................................................................................................................................................................................................. 10
2 CONSOLE INTERFACE................................................................................................................................11
2.1 INTRODUCTION ...............................................................................................................................................................................11
2.1.1 Local connection.............................................................................................................................................................................. 11
2.1.2 Remote connection......................................................................................................................................................................... 12
2.1.3 Log-on................................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
2.1.4 Saving the settings.......................................................................................................................................................................... 13
2.2 COMMAND LIST............................................................................................................................................................................... 14
2.2.1 General command group ............................................................................................................................................................. 14
2.2.2 Network command group............................................................................................................................................................ 15
2.2.3 DNS command group .................................................................................................................................................................... 16
2.2.4 User command group.................................................................................................................................................................... 17
2.2.5 Service command group............................................................................................................................................................... 18
2.2.6 Time command group ................................................................................................................................................................... 19
2.2.7 Smtp command group .................................................................................................................................................................. 20
2.2.8 Snmp command group ................................................................................................................................................................. 21
2.2.9 Trap command group.................................................................................................................................................................... 22
2.2.10 UPS command group..................................................................................................................................................................... 23
2.2.11 Rccmd command group ............................................................................................................................................................... 24
2.2.12 Modbus command group............................................................................................................................................................. 25
2.2.13 Events command group................................................................................................................................................................ 25
2.2.14 Log command group...................................................................................................................................................................... 26
3 WEB INTERFACE......................................................................................................................................... 27
3.1 INTRODUCTION ...............................................................................................................................................................................27
3.1.1 Supported browsers ....................................................................................................................................................................... 27
3.1.2 Initial web access............................................................................................................................................................................. 27
3.1.3 Sample page...................................................................................................................................................................................... 27
3.1.4 Saving the settings.......................................................................................................................................................................... 28
3.2 NAVIGATION BAR............................................................................................................................................................................ 28
3.3 UPS SECTION.................................................................................................................................................................................... 28
3.3.1 UPS Identification page................................................................................................................................................................. 28
3.3.2 Battery page....................................................................................................................................................................................... 29
3.3.3 UPS Status page............................................................................................................................................................................... 29
3.3.4 UPS Alarm page................................................................................................................................................................................ 30
3.3.5 UPS PMAD page (3-ph version ONLY)...................................................................................................................................... 30
3.3.6 UPS Test page.................................................................................................................................................................................... 30
3.3.7 UPS Control page (1-ph/SP units ONLY)................................................................................................................................. 31
3.3.8 UPS Config page............................................................................................................................................................................... 31
3.4 SYSTEM SECTION ............................................................................................................................................................................ 33
3.4.1 Network page.................................................................................................................................................................................... 33
3.4.2 Date&Time page............................................................................................................................................................................... 33
3.4.3 RCCMD page ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 33
3.4.4 Modbus page..................................................................................................................................................................................... 34
3.4.5 Password page ................................................................................................................................................................................. 34
3.4.6 Configuration page......................................................................................................................................................................... 34
3.4.7 Upgrade page.................................................................................................................................................................................... 34
3.5 SNMP SECTION ................................................................................................................................................................................35
3.5.1 SNMP settings page........................................................................................................................................................................ 35
3.5.2 Trap settings page........................................................................................................................................................................... 35
3.5.3 Alarm notification page................................................................................................................................................................. 35
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3.6 SMTP SECTION................................................................................................................................................................................. 36
3.6.1 SMTP configuration page............................................................................................................................................................. 36
3.6.2 Alarm notification page................................................................................................................................................................. 36
3.7 LOG SECTION.................................................................................................................................................................................... 36
3.8 UTILITY SECTION ............................................................................................................................................................................. 37
3.9 SAVE SECTION.................................................................................................................................................................................. 37
3.10 USER SECTION.................................................................................................................................................................................. 37
4 SNMP AGENT .............................................................................................................................................. 38
4.1 MIB STRUCTURE.............................................................................................................................................................................. 38
4.2 RFC1628 MIB OBJECTS................................................................................................................................................................ 38
4.3 GE MIB OBJECTS............................................................................................................................................................................. 40
5 NETWORK CONFIGURATION.................................................................................................................... 42
5.1 ETHERNET CONNECTION ............................................................................................................................................................42
5.2 TCP/IP CONFIGURATION.............................................................................................................................................................. 42
5.2.1 Static IP address............................................................................................................................................................................... 42
5.2.2 BOOTP / DHCP ................................................................................................................................................................................... 42
5.3 DNS CONFIGURATION.................................................................................................................................................................. 43
5.4 HOSTNAME........................................................................................................................................................................................ 43
6 MULTI-SERVER NETWORK SHUTDOWN (RCCMD) ................................................................................ 44
6.1 NETWORK SHUTDOWN WITH RCCMD.................................................................................................................................. 44
6.1.1 Set-up and Configuration of controlled Servers ................................................................................................................ 44
6.1.2 Configuration of the SNMP/Web adapter............................................................................................................................. 44
6.1.3 Network configuration................................................................................................................................................................... 45
6.1.4 RCCMD Shutdown............................................................................................................................................................................ 45
6.1.5 Alive Check functionality............................................................................................................................................................... 45
6.2 RCCMD CLIENT RELAY.................................................................................................................................................................. 46
7 MODBUS TCP (LICENSE REQUIRED) ........................................................................................................ 47
7.1 MODBUS TCP CONFIGURATION............................................................................................................................................... 47
7.1.1 Licensing.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 47
7.1.2 Configuration..................................................................................................................................................................................... 47
7.2 MODBUS REGISTER MAP............................................................................................................................................................. 48
7.2.1 Register addressing ........................................................................................................................................................................ 52
7.2.2 Data Types .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 52
8 SECURITY..................................................................................................................................................... 54
8.1 USER AUTHENTICATION & AUTHORISATION...................................................................................................................... 54
8.1.1 User Management........................................................................................................................................................................... 54
8.1.2 User class ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 54
8.1.3 Selective service activation ......................................................................................................................................................... 54
8.2 SERVICES (ACCESS METHODS).................................................................................................................................................. 55
8.3 ENCRYPTION..................................................................................................................................................................................... 55
8.3.1 SSH and SFTP..................................................................................................................................................................................... 55
8.3.2 SSL Certificates ................................................................................................................................................................................. 57
8.4 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITY...................................................................................................................................................... 59
8.4.1 Physical security............................................................................................................................................................................... 59
8.4.2 Changing default configuration................................................................................................................................................ 59
8.4.3 User & Service management...................................................................................................................................................... 59
8.4.4 Encryption ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 59
8.4.5 Firewalls ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 59
9 OTHER FUNCTIONALITIES ........................................................................................................................60
9.1 SYSTEM TIME..................................................................................................................................................................................... 60
9.2 SERIAL BY-PASS (1-PH/SP VERSION ONLY)......................................................................................................................... 60
9.3 HTTP BASED MONITORING (1-PH/SP VERSION ONLY) ................................................................................................... 60
9.3.1 UPS Load Alert................................................................................................................................................................................... 61
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10 MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................................................................... 62
10.1 SOFTWARE UPGRADE................................................................................................................................................................... 62
10.1.1 OS Kernel upgrade .......................................................................................................................................................................... 62
10.2 CONFIGURATION FILE................................................................................................................................................................... 62
10.3 LOGS..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 63
11 TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................................................................................................. 64
11.1 TROUBLESHOOTING UPS CONNECTION.............................................................................................................................. 64
11.1.1 3-ph SNMP/Web plug-in adapter............................................................................................................................................. 64
11.1.2 1-ph SNMP/Web external adapter........................................................................................................................................... 64
11.2 TROUBLESHOOTING LOCAL CONNECTION......................................................................................................................... 64
11.3 TROUBLESHOOTING NETWORK CONNECTION................................................................................................................. 65
11.4 TROUBLESHOOTING WEB ACCESS......................................................................................................................................... 66
11.5 TROUBLESHOOTING DATE&TIME (NTP)................................................................................................................................. 66
11.6 TROUBLESHOOTING E-MAIL NOTIFICATION (SMTP)........................................................................................................ 67
11.7 TROUBLESHOOTING NETWORK SHUTDOWN.................................................................................................................... 68
12 CUSTOMER SUPPORT ................................................................................................................................69
12.1 FIRST LINE SUPPORT ..................................................................................................................................................................... 69
12.2 INTERNET............................................................................................................................................................................................ 69
12.3 WWW SERVER.................................................................................................................................................................................. 69
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1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 FEATURES
Each SNMP/Web adapter provides the following features:
• 10/100 Mpbs connection speed
• Use of DHCP / BOOTP or manual configuration for the TCP/IP network settings
• SNMP Agent
• Web server
• Console interface
• UPS status / alarms / readings, alarm logging over different interfaces
• Digital outputs (open-collector outputs for relay drive) – 1-ph plug-in version only
• SNMP Traps and E-mail notification upon UPS alarm
• Multi-server network shutdown
• Modbus TCP slave (license required)
• Advanced security features
1.2 OVERVIEW
3-ph SNMP/Web plug-in adapter (P/N 1018959)
Front panel / User interface view
Site Pro / SG Series LP33 Series
Reset
RS-232
UTP 10/100
Active
LAN
UPS
Reset
RS-232
UTP 10/100
Active
LAN
UPS
1
4 3 2
Reset
RS-232
UTP 10/100
Active
LAN
UPS
Reset
RS-232
UTP 10/100
Active
LAN
UPS
1 4
3
2
• 1 – RJ45 Connector Ethernet connection, 10Base-T or 100Base-TX
• 2 – LEDs Ref. specific section
• 3 – RS-232 port Local console connection (115200-N-8-1)
• 4 – Reset button HW reset
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1-ph SNMP/Web plug-in adapter (P/N 1019070)
Reset
RS-232
UTP 10/100
Active
LAN
Contact
interface
UPS
Reset
RS-232
UTP 10/100
Active
LAN
Contact
interface
UPS
Front
Panel –
User
Interface
anual SNMP/Web Adapter
• 1 – RJ45 Connector Ethernet connection, 10Base-T or 100Base-TX
• 2 – LEDs Ref. specific section
• 3 – RS-232 port Local console connection (115200-N-8-1)
• 4 – Reset button HW reset
• 5 – RJ11 Connector Contact interface, open-collector output
SP SNMP/Web plug-in adapter (P/N 23954)
• 1 – RJ45 Connector Ethernet connection, 10Base-T or 100Base-TX
• 2 – LEDs Ref. specific section
• 3 – RS-232 port Local console connection (115200-N-8-1)
• 4 – Reset button HW reset
1-ph SNMP/Web external adapter (P/N 1019071)
Net link
Fault
A
ctive
reset
Front
View
2
4
1 2
View
3
4
5
Reset
RS-232
UTP 10/100
Active
LAN
UPS
Reset
RS-232
UTP 10/100
Active
LAN
UPS
Front
Panel –
User
Interface
View
1 2
3
4
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1 3
Rear
View
6
7
• 1 – RJ45 Connector Ethernet connection, 10Base-T or 100Base-TX
• 2 – LEDs Ref. specific section
• 3 – RS-232 port Local console connection (115200-N-8-1)
• 4 – Reset button HW reset
• 6 – Power-in AC adapter connection
• 7 – UPS port RS-232 connection to the UPS
LEDs
The various front panel LEDs have the following meaning:
• LAN / Netlink
Status Meaning
Off No LAN connection detected
On LAN connection established, no communication
Blink LAN connection established, receive or transmit active
• UPS / Fail
Status Meaning
Off OK / No Fault
On No UPS Connection
• Active
Status Meaning
Off Fault of device
Blink Device OK / No fault
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1.3 ARCHITECTURE
ARCHITECTURE DIAGRAM
UPS
Windows
Linux UNIX
Ethernet
Local console
NOTE
:
only required for
configuration
UTP
1:1 RS232
10/100 Mbit/s
Contact i/f
(1-ph plug-in version only)
1.4 SAFETY
All maintenance and service work should be performed by qualified service personnel only.
Please read carefully the Installation Manual before installing or operating the adapters.
For more information on the UPS system, please refer to the applicable Installation and User Manual.
Particularly, refer to Safety Rules, Warnings and Cautions as laid out in the cited document.
The knowledge of (and FULL compliance to) the safety instructions and the warning contained in the
cited documents are THE ONLY CONDITION to avoid any dangerous situations during installation,
operation, maintenance work, and to preserve the maximum reliability of the UPS system.
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2 CONSOLE INTERFACE
2.1 INTRODUCTION
The console interface provides a simple way to configure the SNMP/Web adapters through a commandline interface. Actually, the console interface provides a full set of commands, extending far beyond the
adapter initial configuration and allowing access to all advanced functionalities. Nevertheless, access
using the console interface (by means of a local serial connection) is normally needed only for initial
configuration, when no DHCP server is available or the IP-address is not known.
The console interface can be accessed locally (serial connection) or remotely (Telnet, SSH).
2.1.1 Local connection
Local access requires a local computer connected to the adapter serial port using a straight serial
cable:
• Connect the SNMP adapter to a computer using a standard 1:1 serial communication cable.
• Run a terminal simulator (e.g. HyperTerminal on a PC running Windows)
• Configure the terminal simulator as follows:
115,200bps, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, parity none, flow control none
terminal emulation VT-100
• Establish the connection and press <enter>
• The default username (login) and password are ge and ge
• A command-line configuration interface is entered
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2.1.2 Remote connection
The console interface can also be accessed remotely from any computer on the same subnet using
either Telnet or SSH (under the hypothesis that the relevant service is running and enabled for the
selected user).
TELNET
Telnet provides basic user authentication. The SNMP/Web adapter uses the standard telnet port.
To start a Telnet session and connect to the adapter:
• Launch a telnet client (e.g. on a PC running Windows, select Run from the Start menu and type
telnet <IP>)
• The default username (login) and password are ge and ge
• A command-line configuration interface is entered
SSH
SSH (Secure SHell) combines user authentication with encryption, to provide a higher degree of
communication security. In any case, the user access rights are the same regardless of the
service/interface used.
Below is a sample SSH session using a popular SSH client (putty):
• Start the SSH client application (putty.exe)
o In the Host Name section specify the card hostname or the IP address
o In the Connection Type section select SSH
o Select Open to launch the SSH session
NOTES The SNMP/Web adapters use the standard SSH port
The SNMP/Web adapters support both SSH v1 and SSH v2
Normally, no further settings are required. In any case, SSH protocol and version settings
are accessible on putty on the SSH category on the left-hand side menu
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• Most SSH clients display the host key fingerprint at the start of the session. Make sure the
fingerprint shown matches the SNMP/Web adapter fingerprint (see Encryption section for details
on figuring out the SSH fingerprint)
• A login window should then be available in a few seconds. The default username (login) and
password are ge and ge
2.1.3 Log-on
User authentication requires inputting the username and password. Remember that:
• Both username and password are case-sensitive, and are always specified in lower case
• By default, only one user is defined, with username and password set to ge and ge
• Depending on the user class, not all commands and settings may be available
2.1.4 Saving the settings
Apart from some network parameters, most setting are immediately active. However, the adapter will
revert to the last save settings at reboot. Therefore, in order to permanently modify the SNMP/Web
adapter setting, remember to save the configuration after every change.
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2.2 COMMAND LIST
The various commands are split in different groups, depending on the involved functionality, and are
listed here in accordance with their group classification.
The command-line interface includes a command auto-completion feature. Normally, typing a
command without any parameter displays usage information on the command. A help command is also
available.
Note that all commands are case-sensitive.
2.2.1 General command group
The general command group consists of the following commands:
Command Parameters Description
help
general | network | dns |
user | service |
time | smtp | snmp |
trap | ups | rccmd |
events | log
Show help information
general shows all general commands
network shows all network commands
etc …
list List all available commands
version Display the board FW version
logout
User logout
NOTE: Auto-logout after 10 min inactivity
exit User logout
passwd
Change current user password
NOTE: Password length is limited to 8 chars.
The command line interface may accept longer passwords,
although only the first 8 characters are significant.
ping [hostname] | [X.X.X.X]
Ping IP address or hostname
hostname fully qualified hostname
X.X.X.X IP-address
nvdefault Reset the configuration to factory default
nvsave Save changes to non-volatile memory
nvdump Dump configuration file (gedeups.cfg) to FTP area
nvupdate
Update the SNMP/Web configuration with the gedeups.cfg file from
the FTP area
NOTE: The adapter performs no checks on the received file. Make
sure the file format is correct - unexpected behaviour may occur.
upgrade
Start the upgrade with the uploaded firmware
NOTE: FW file to be uploaded via FTP
kernel_upgrade
Start the kernel upgrade.
NOTE: Kernel upgrade should only be performed when instructed to
do so by GE personnel. Unnecessary upgrades should be avoided.
reboot
System restart (soft-reset)
NOTE: All unsaved changes will be lost
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2.2.2 Network command group
The network command group allows to configure the board for communication over the network.
Command Parameters Description
showip Show the current network settings
arp Show ARP table
boot-method manual | dhcp | bootp
Define the network settings at boot-up (*)
manual static IP configuration, the device configuration
(ref. setip) is used
dhcp network settings retrieved from DHCP server
bootp network settings retrieved from BOOTP server
setip
[address]
[netmask]
[gateway]
Set static IP/mask/default gateway
[address] IP-address
[netmask] Subnet mask
[gateway] Default gateway IP-address
NOTE: network settings can be specified manually only when
boot-method is set to manual
hostname [hostname]
Define the full qualified domain name
[hostname] Full qualified domain name
dhcphost on | off
Get the hostname from DHCP server
NOTE: This functionality is disabled (off) by default
mii-tool recheck
As most network devices, SNMP/Web adapters use an autonegotiation protocol to communicate what media
technologies they support, and then select the fastest
mutually supported media technology.
Running this command shows the negotiated media.
speedduplex
auto |
100baseTx-FD |
100baseTx-HD |
10baseT-FD |
10baseT-HD
As most network devices, SNMP/Web adapters use an autonegotiation protocol to communicate what media
technologies they support, and then select the fastest
mutually supported media technology.
Some passive devices, such as single-speed hubs, are
unable to auto-negotiate. To handle such devices, the
SNMP/Web adapter can be forced to operate in one mode,
instead of auto-negotiating.
menu
Quick network configuration menu
Running this command lunches an interactive menu –
follow the on-screen instructions
(*) NOTE: Network settings become effective only after a reboot. Therefore, if these settings must be
modified, the following actions shall be performed in sequence:
• Update the settings, using the applicable command
• Save the settings – nvsave command. Always remember that unsaved setting are lost in case of
reset / reboot
• Reboot the card – reboot command
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Setting the boot-method to manual has the side effect that manual-dns is also set to ON. Mind that the
reverse is not true (setting boot-method to DHCP does not forced manual-dns to OFF). However, if the
boot method is set through the quick network configuration menu, setting the boot-method to DHCP will
also force manual-dns to OFF.
Unlike network settings, the DNS settings may become immediately active.
2.2.3 DNS command group
The dns command group allows to configure the setting for hostname address resolution.
Command Parameters Description
showdns Show detailed DNS settings
manual-dns on | off
Define DNS configuration
on Use DNS server address specified manually
off Obtain DNS server address automatically
adddnssrv [X.X.X.X]
Add a DNS Server
[X.X.X.X] DNS server IP-address
NOTE: In order to replace a DNS server address, remove the
DNS server first and then add the new one.
deldnssrv [X.X.X.X]
Delete a DNS Server
[X.X.X.X] DNS server IP-address
nslookup [host] [server]
Test DNS settings address resolution
[host] hostname
[server] DNS server IP-address (optional)
RESULT:
Successful
Server: [DNS server hostname]
Address: [DNS server IP address]
Name: [host]
Address: [Resolved IP address for the host]
Unsuccessful
[host]: No address associated with the name
Or
[host]: Hostname lookup failure
NOTE: DNS settings may be critical for the SNMP/Web adapter operation. Incorrect DNS configuration
may compromise the functionality of other network services. Therefore make sure the DNS is correctly
configured, especially when a manual configuration is selected.
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2.2.4 User command group
The user command group is available only to the supervisor user, the only user who can perform user
management.
Command Parameters Description
supername [name]
Change supervisor login name
[name] New supervisor username
NOTE: By default, the superuser is the only configured user
with username and password set to ge and ge.
showuser Show user settings
adduser
[user]
[http]
[telnet]
[ftp]
[access]
Add a user
[user] username for the new user
[telnet] 1 – access allowed / 0 – not allowed
[http] 1 – access allowed / 0 – not allowed
[ftp] 1 – access allowed / 0 – not allowed
[access] ‘ro’ – read-only / ‘rw’ – read/write
NOTE: After entering the command, the console prompts for
the password, which needs to be re-confirmed.
Mind that the password length is limited to 8 chars.
The command line interface may accept longer passwords,
although only the first 8 characters are significant.
deluser [name]
Delete a user
[name] User to be deleted
moduser
[user]
[http]
[telnet]
[ftp]
[access]
Modify services and access rights for a user
[user] username for the new user
[telnet] 1 – access allowed / 0 – not allowed
[http] 1 – access allowed / 0 – not allowed
[ftp] 1 – access allowed / 0 – not allowed
[access] ‘ro’ – read-only / ‘rw’ – read/write
NOTE: The indicated services refer to the following access methods:
http
Web interface Controls access with both HTTP and HTTPS protocols
telnet
Remote console interface Controls access with both Telnet and SSH (Secure SHell)
protocols plus SFTP (Secure FTP)
ftp
File transfer Controls access with FTP
NOTE: Both username and passwords are case sensitive. It is recommended to always use lower case
for both.
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2.2.5 Service command group
The service command group allows to enable/disable different services. Note that the local (serial)
connection cannot be disabled.
Command Parameters Description
http-server on | off
Enable/disable HTTP server (port:80)
on Web server enabled
off Web server disabled
https-server on | off
Enable/disable HTTPS server (port:443)
on Secure web server enabled
off Secure web server disabled
ssh-server on | off
Enable/disable SSH encryption (port:22)
on SSH encryption enabled
off SSH encryption disabled
NOTE: SSH encryption enables / disables both SSH (Secure
SHell) and SFTP (Secure FTP)
ftp-server on | off
Enable/disable FTP server (port:21)
on FTP server enabled
off FTP server disabled
telnet-server on | off
Enable/disable Telnet server (port:23)
on Telnet server enabled
off Telnet server disabled
makecert sitename
Create new digital certificate for the HTTPS server (*)
sitename The DNS name / IP address of the adapter
ssh-fingerprint Show the SSH key fingerprint (*)
ssl-fingerprint
Show the web server digital certificate fingerprint (also
known as thumbnail) (*)
ca-fingerprint
Show the digital certificate fingerprint (also known as
thumbnail) for the CA Root Certificate (*)
showftp Show FTP server info and connections
showlogin Show detailed telnet/ssh login information
(*) Refer to the Encryption section for details.
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2.2.6 Time command group
The time command group allows to enable/disable different services. Note that the local (serial)
connection cannot be disabled.
Command Parameters Description
showtime Show all configured time settings
ntponoff on | off
Enable/disable NTP client
on NTP client enabled
off NTP client disabled
ntp-server [hostname]
Define NTP server
[hostname] hostname or IP-address of the NTP server
NOTE: using hostnames requires DNS connection.
ntpdate Force clock synchronisation with NTP server
tmzone (*)
Set the time-zone.
NOTE: the time-zone controls both the time difference with
respect to GMT and the daylight-saving settings. As the
time-zone is specified as a Region/Country pair, selecting
the correct time-zone will ensure that the adapter
computes the correct time.
settime MMDDhhmm[[CC]YY][.ss]
Set the date & time
MM month
DD day
hh hour
mm minute
[CC]YY year
ss seconds
(*) By running the tmzone command, an interactive menu is launched – follow the on-screen
instructions.
NOTE: When using the local serial connection, make sure that the terminal emulation is set to VT-100,
otherwise the interactive menu may not be rendered correctly.
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2.2.7 Smtp command group
The smtp command group allows to configure the e-mail sending functionality for e-mail notification of
UPS events and alarms:
Command Parameters Description
showsmtp Show detailed e-mail settings
email-alert on | off
Enable/disable email functionality
on E-mail alert enabled
off E-mail alert disabled
smtp-timeout [seconds]
Set timeout for TCP communication with SMTP server
[seconds] Timeout in seconds (range 5-60 seconds)
smtp-server [hostname]
Set SMTP server address
[hostname] hostname/IP-address of the SMTP server
NOTE: using hostnames requires DNS connection.
email-authen on | off
Enable/disable authentication for email server
on E-mail server requires authentication
off E-mail server does not require authentication
email-account [user]
Set email server account
[user] Username for e-mail server authentication
email-passwd [pwd]
Set email server password
[pwd] Password for e-mail server authentication
smtp-sendername [sender]
Set the 'mail from:' header
[sender] E-mail address (63 chars max)
NOTE: This may be a critical parameter, as some SMTP
servers require a valid sender address within a specified
domain. Confirm the exact requirement with your service
provider or IT function.
addrcpt [e-mail]
Add a recipient address
[e-mail] E-mail address (63 chars max)
NOTE: Maximum 8 recipients can be defined.
delrcpt [e-mail]
Delete a recipient address
[e-mail] E-mail address (63 chars max)
sendemail [msg]
Send a test mail
[msg] Test message to be send
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2.2.8 Snmp command group
The snmp command group allows to configure the SNMP Agent for UPS monitoring via SNMP and trap
notification of UPS events and alarms:
Command Parameters Description
showsnmp Show detailed system information
snmpport [port]
Set SNMP server listening port (*)
[port] SNMP port
NOTE: Default SNMP port is 161.
snmp-server on | off
Enable/disable SNMP Agent
on SNMP Agent enabled
off SNMP Agent disabled
syscontact [contact] (**)
Set the system contact
[contact] contact person
NOTE: The syscontact parameter is the identification of
the contact person for the managed node.
syslocation [location] (**)
Set the system location
[location] location name
NOTE: The syslocation parameter is the identification of
the physical location of the managed node.
getcommunity [community]
Defines the community name for receiving SNMP
information (GET).
[community] community name
NOTE: The get community name controls access to the
SNMP Agent – the community in the request must match
the getcommunity parameter.
The default value is public.
setcommunity [community]
Defines the community name for writing SNMP
information (SET).
[community] community name
NOTE: The set community name controls access to the
SNMP Agent – the community in the request must match
the setcommunity parameter.
The default value is private.
(*) Changing the port causes the SNMP Agent to restart. This might have a temporary effect also on trap
notification.
(**) Both parameters have a maximum length of 63 chars. If these parameters contain blanks or special
characters they shall be specified in between double quotation marks (“...”) .
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2.2.9 Trap command group
The trap command group allows to configure the trap sending functionality. With SNMP traps various
systems can be notified in case of UPS events and alarms.
Command Parameters Description
showtrap Show detailed trap configuration
sendtrap on | off
Enable/disable send trap [RFC1628] function
on Trap sending enabled
off Trap sending disabled
sendgetrap on | off
Enable/disable send trap [GE-MIB] function
on Trap sending enabled
off Trap sending disabled
NOTE: 3-ph version ONLY
addtraptgt
[X.X.X.X]
v1 | v2
[community]
[port]
Add a trap address
[X.X.X.X] IP-address of the trap target
v1 | v2 SNMP version
(optional – default: v1)
[community] community name
(optional – default: public)
[port] port to which the trap will be sent
(optional – default 162)
NOTE: Maximum 20 recipients can be defined.
deltraptgt [X.X.X.X]
Delete a trap address
[X.X.X.X] IP-address of the trap target
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2.2.10 UPS command group
The UPS command group allows monitoring and configuration of the managed UPS system.
Command Parameters Description
upsinfo (*) Show detailed UPS information
upstest (*) Start/Stop UPS tests
upscontrol (*) Control the UPS (1-ph/SP versions ONLY)
upsconfig (*) Configure UPS parameters
attacheddevice [device]
Set UPS attached device
[device] Device which is powered/protected by the UPS
NOTE: Maximum length 63 chars. If this parameter contain
blanks or special characters it shall be specified in between
double quotation marks (“...”)
alarmdelay [time]
Set alarm delay time (1-ph/SP version ONLY)
[time] Time in seconds before alarm notification
NOTE: This parameters is factory set to its ideal value and
shall not be changed unless instructed to do so
retrydelay [time]
Set retry delay time (1-ph/SP version ONLY)
[time] Time in seconds between re-connection attempts
NOTE: This parameters is factory set to its ideal value and
shall not be changed unless instructed to do so
retrycount [count]
Set retry count (1-ph/SP version ONLY)
[count] Number of re-connection attempts
NOTE: This parameters is factory set to its ideal value and
shall not be changed unless instructed to do so
serialbypass on | off
Enable/disable the serialbypass functionality
NOTE: This command is offered for UPS service access ONLY.
It use outside of this scope is not recommended (enabling
this functionality stops the UPS monitoring
cardaddress [address]
Show/Set card address on the IMV bus
[address] Card address in the range 0, 54-57
NOTE: 3-ph version ONLY
This setting may overrides the HW setting through the dipswitches on the card. Setting this parameter to 0 reverts to
the HW settings.
This setting becomes active only after reboot (save the
settings!)
ntp-ups on | off
Enable/disable the synchronization of the UPS time with an
external reference via NTP protocol.
NOTE: 3-ph version ONLY
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Command Parameters Description
readonlymode [on | off]
Enable/disable write commands to the UPS
Setting readonlymode to on will stop any write operation
towards the UPS (the SNMP/Web adapter will effectively
switch to read-only mode). The UPS Test, Control and Config
web pages will not be shown in the navigator bar.
Caution! Once enabled, this setting may not be reverted.
NOTE: 1-ph/SP versions ONLY
(*) By running these commands, an interactive menu is launched – follow the on-screen instructions.
The menu also provide a complete on-line help section.
NOTE: When using the local serial connection, make sure that the terminal emulation is set to VT-100,
otherwise the interactive menu may not be rendered correctly.
Caution! Some of these commands (particularly upscontrol and upsconfig) may inject commands
and/or alter the UPS configuration with consequences on the UPS operation that may affect the load.
Make sure you fully understand the effect on the UPS and on the load before injecting any of these
commands. Make sure that it is safe to perform the desired operation for both the UPS and the load.
2.2.11 Rccmd command group
The rccmd command group allows to configure the RCCMD Server embedded in the SNMP/Web
adapter.
Command Sub-command Parameters Description
showrccmd
Shows the current RCCMD Server
configuration
on|off
Enable/disable Network Shutdown function
on Network Shutdown enabled
off Network Shutdown disabled)
add
[ip]
[port]
[cond]
Add an RCCMD Client
[ip] IP-address of the trap target
[port] Port on which the client is listening
[cond] Shutdown condition:
aXX after XX minutes on battery
bXX at XX min remain batt time
test [num]
Send an RCCMD test message to a specific
RCCMD client
[row] RCCMD client reference
rccmd
del [num]
Delete an RCCMD Client
[row] RCCMD client reference
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2.2.12 Modbus command group
The modbus command group controls the Modbus TCP slave functionality.
Command Parameters Description
modbus_key [key]
Enter the license key to enable Modbus TCP feature
[key] License key in GUID format
Note: Modbus TCP support requires a license key.
Refer to the Modbus section of this manual for details
mb_tcp_enable on|off
Enable Modbus TCP slave
on Modbus TCP slave enabled
off Modbus TCP slave disabled
mb_slave_id [id]
Set Modbus TCP Slave ID
[id] 1..247 = Set Modbus TCP Slave ID
255 = Disables Slave ID check
mb_tcp_port [port]
Set the Modbus TCP Port to be used
[port] TCP port to be used for Modbus TCP
Note: Default port for Modbus TCP is 502
mb_float_enable on|off
Enable floating-point handling
on Floating-point handling enabled
off Floating point handling disabled
Note: A non-standard floating-point representation is
used – refer to the Modbus section of this manual for
details.
2.2.13 Events command group
The events command group controls the alarm notification via traps and/or e-mail.
Command Parameters Description
showevents Show the alarm notification configuration
event [row] [e-mail] [trap] [en]
Configure the alarm notification for a specific event
[row] Alarm ID
[e-mail] 0 = no e-mail notification for this alarm
1 = send e-mail on alarm (de)activation
[trap] 0 = no trap sent for this alarm
1 = send trap on alarm (de)activation
[en] 0 = alarm handling disabled
1 = alarm handling enabled
NOTE: When the specific alarm handling is disabled, the alarm occurrence will be totally filtered – the
alarm will never appear active, it will not be reported by any mean and it will not be logged.
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2.2.14 Log command group
The log command group allows to access the logs maintained by the SNMP/Web adapters.
Command Parameters Description
syslog Dump the System log to the console
upslog Dump the UPS log to the console
logdump Dump the System and UPS log to the FTP area
clearlog Clear the UPS event log
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3 WEB INTERFACE
3.1 INTRODUCTION
The SNMP/Web adapters provide a web interface by implementing an embedded web server. This
interface allows to configure the adapter in order to monitor and manage the UPS.
3.1.1 Supported browsers
The use of non-standard / deprecated HTML tags has been avoided in order to guarantee compatibility
with the most commonly used browsers. Although the web page rendering may not be identical in
different browsers, it should always be visually consistent.
The web interface has been tested using the following browsers:
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0, 7.0
• Mozilla Firefox 1.5
• Opera 9.01
• Netscape browser 8.1
3.1.2 Initial web access
Enter the SNMP/Web adapter address in the web browser URL field to access the web interface. Either
the adapter IP address or the hostname can be used (DNS resolution of the hostname must be ensured
in the latter case). You will be presented with the web server initial page.
Note that authentication (username / password pair) can be required. The only user configured by
default is the supervisor with username /password set to ge and ge.
In case any problem is encountered during web access refer to the Troubleshooting section.
3.1.3 Sample page
A sample web page is shown in the following picture:
Each page features a top navigation bar that directs to the main functionalities of the adapter.
Additionally, there can be a side navigation menu that allows accessing different pages dealing with a
specific functionality.
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3.1.4 Saving the settings
Apart from some network parameters, most setting are immediately active. However, the adapter will
revert to the last save settings at reboot. Therefore, in order to permanently modify the SNMP/Web
adapter setting, remember to save the configuration after every change.
3.2 NAVIGATION BAR
The top navigation bar features the following items:
• Home: is the web server home page, showing basic information on the system and the network
settings
• UPS: access to the UPS section, for UPS monitor, control and configuration
• IEMi / eBoost: high-efficiency operation option, available on 3-ph UPS only
• System: adapter configuration (network settings, time management, etc.)
• SMTP: configuration and control of the e-mail notification functionality
• SNMP: configuration of the SNMP Agent and trap notification
• Log: UPS log and System log
• Utility: various utility applications (e.g. DNS lookup, media technology selection and verification)
and service enable page
• Save: save the current settings and/or force a reboot
• User: user management
The following paragraphs will detail each single section
3.3 UPS SECTION
The UPS pages can be split in two different sections: UPS monitoring and UPS control.
The Identification, Battery, Status, Alarms and PMAD pages are part of the UPS monitoring section. These
pages allow to remotely access the UPS status and measurements. Please note that each specific UPS
model may implement a subset of the available measurement – data not available for the specific UPS
is marked as N/A.
The Test, Control and Config pages are part of the UPS control sections. Once again, the supported
command and configuration options depend on the specific UPS model. Unsupported option are
marked as N/A and cannot be set. It must be stressed that some of the command will affect the UPS
and may cause alarms or UPS malfunction and eventually switch off the UPS (as is the case with the
shutdown command).
Caution! Make sure you fully understand the effect on the UPS and on the load before injecting any
command or altering any configuration parameter.
In a 3-ph parallel UPS system, the SNMP/Web adapter presents the readings from every single UPS and
from the overall system.
3.3.1 UPS Identification page
The UPS Identification page shows the following information:
• UPS Manufacturer
• UPS Model
• Serial Number
• Software Version – the version of the main UPS control board firmware
• Protocol Version – the version of the serial protocol used to communicate with the UPS
• UPS Attached Devices – identification of the devices attached to the UPS output (as set by the
administrator).
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3.3.2 Battery page
The Battery page shows the following information.
Parameter Name Description
Battery Status The current status of the battery:
1 – unknown
2 – normal The remaining run-time on batteries is greater than
the UPS low battery time (ref. UPS Config page)
3 – low The remaining run-time is less than or equal the UPS low
battery time (ref. UPS Config page)
4 – depleted The battery would be unable to sustain the load, if mains
power is lost
Seconds On Battery The time elapsed since the UPS switched to battery power (in seconds)
Estimated Minutes Remaining An estimate of the remaining run-time on batteries, under present load
conditions (in minutes)
Estimated Charge Remaining An estimate of the remaining battery charge (in percentage – 100% is full
charge)
Battery Voltage The present battery voltage (in Volts)
Battery Current The battery flowing from/to the battery (in Amperes)
Battery Temperature The ambient temperature of the UPS batteries (in °C)
Battery Ripple The RSM ripple on the DC link (in Vrms)
3.3.3 UPS Status page
The UPS status page shows the following information for each of the input / output / bypass lines.
Parameter Name Description
Frequency Line frequency (in Hertz)
Voltage Line RMS voltage (in Volts)
Current Line RMS current (in Amperes)
Power / True Power Line True Power (in Watt)
Load % The power capacity presently being used (percentage) [Output only]
Volt min Lowest input voltage in the present time-period (in Volts) [Input only]
Volt max Lowest input voltage in the present time-period (in Volts) [Input only]
Also the following information is presented:
Parameter Name Description
Input Line Bads Number of times the mains input went out-of-tolerance since UPS start-up
Output Source The present source of the output power
Note: none means there is no output power
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Finally, a 3-ph system featuring the PMAD functionality will also show the following:
Parameter Name Description
Power factor The present output power factor. A positive value indicates an inductive load;
while a negative value indicateS a capacitive load.
Note: the power factor cannot be reliably determined in low load conditions. In
this case, the value will not be available (N/A)
Peak current The output peak current
Share current In a parallel system ideally all the UPS are requested to contribute to the load
with the same amount of current, i.e. with no current share. The current share
occurs when an UPS exchanges some current with another UPS, so that this
current component doesn't feed the load.
The PMAD functionality detects the amount of share currents in a parallel
system. Obviously, single system do not provide this functionality and will show
this value as not available (N/A).
3.3.4 UPS Alarm page
This page presents the UPS active alarms (if any) with an indication of the time elapsed since the
activation (in seconds). Once again, the supported alarms depend on the specific UPS model.
For the meaning of each specific alarm refer to the relevant UPS documentation.
3.3.5 UPS PMAD page (3-ph version ONLY)
This page presents diagnostic related readings from UPSs implementing the PMAD (Preventive
Maintenance and Advanced Diagnostic) functionality. These include the following:
Parameter Name Description
Life Time The remaining time before a check of the specific devices / system is required
Mains Statistics Count of failures and transients on mains input and bypass
Bus Communication Qty of UPSs: Number of UPSs as currently seen in the parallel system.
(The reset button forces a refresh of the count and the display)
Channel table: The table shows the actual communication status over the two
redundant buses between the unit currently selected (in green bold) and other
units.
3.3.6 UPS Test page
This page presents allows to initiate a specific UPS test, and reports the status of the last performed test
(if any). The page includes a table with clear explanation of the test result reading.
For an explanation of the various test procedures please refer to the applicable UPS documentation.
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3.3.7 UPS Control page (1-ph/SP units ONLY)
The UPS control page mainly controls UPS shutdown and reboot behaviour. As previously stated, these
commands will impact the UPS and may have effect on any load applied to the UPS. It is therefore
important to fully understand the consequences of any settings performed through this page.
Parameter Name Description
Shutdown type The action to be taken when the UPS is commanded to shutdown
1 – output The output of the UPS is switched off
2 – system The entire UPS system is switched off
Shutdown after delay Specifies a time (in seconds) after which the UPS will shutdown
-1 disables the procedure
0 immediate shutdown
Startup after delay Specifies a time (in seconds) after which the UPS will start-up
-1 disables the procedure
0 immediate start-up
Reboot The UPS will shutdown immediately, and will remain off for the specified time (in
seconds), after which the UPS will restart
-1 disables the procedure
Auto-Restart On – the UPS will restart right after the shutdown
Off – the UPS will not restart after the shutdown
Caution! These commands may switch off the UPS output, therefore leaving the load with no power.
Make sure you fully understand the effect on the UPS and on the load before injecting any of these
commands. Make sure that it is safe to perform the described operation for both the UPS and the load.
3.3.8 UPS Config page
The page lists the main UPS configuration parameters. Normally, these parameters are pre-configured
at the factory and there is no need to change them. Furethermore, forcing an incorrect configuration
may impair the UPS functionalities and severly affect the load. It is therefore recommended not to alter
any configuration settings unless informed and instructed to do so.
3.3.9 UPS Service page (3-ph version ONLY)
The page lists UPS diagnostic information. This information is intended for diagnostic analysis by GE
Service Engineers – the data provided is not expected to be meaningful for the end user.
The diagnostic information can be exported by pressing the Highlight button and copying the selected
text (e.g. CTRL+C) to a separate application in order to be sent to a GE Customer Service Centre.
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3.4 IEMI / EBOOST SECTION (3-PH VERSION ONY)
High-efficiency operation is available as an option on some 3-ph UPS. Particularly, two operating modes
may be available:
• IEMi (Intelligent Energy Management integrated), available on parallel systems. The UPS control
logic implements an efficiency optimization algorithm that dynamically controls the number of
on-line UPS to maximize system efficiency;
• eBoost, available on both single units and parallel systems. The UPS feeds the critical load via the
static bypass path (as long as the utility remains within given tolerances), thereby reducing
losses and improving efficiency.
When the UPS system includes one of these high-efficiency options, an additional section is available on
the top navigation bar.
NOTE: Both IEMi and eBoost options are available ONLY if enabled at the factory or by a GE Service
Engineer.
3.4.1 Operation page
This page lists the UPS operating conditions with reference to high-efficiency operation. The feature
status can be mapped to three conditions:
• Active: the UPS system is operating in high-efficiency mode
• Enabled/Inactive: the high-efficiency mode is enabled but currently inactive following scheduled
activation and/or user control
• Disabled: high-efficiency mode is disabled
Additionally, the system load, the status of each module in the system and its operating times are also
shown.
3.4.2 Configuration page
Both IEMi and eBoost can be configured for scheduled activation. Particularly, the user may define time
intervals when the system will operate in high-efficiency mode for weekdays (Saturday to Friday). These
intervals are defined by:
• Start Time: The hour of the day after which high-efficiency operation is enabled.
High-efficiency operation is enabled until the following Stop Time is reached (the Stop Time of
the same day if this is later than the Start Time, the Stop Time of the following day otherwise).
• Stop Time: The hour of the day before which the high-efficiency operation is enabled.
High-efficiency operation is enabled starting from the preceding Start Time (the Start Time of the
same day if this is earlier than the Stop Time, the Start Time of the previous day otherwise).
Both Start Time and Stop Time are specified in 24-hour format.
In order to check the correct operation of the inverter feed path on all modules, at least 1 minute of
normal operation must be programmed during the week. The system will reject/disable the
configuration if this condition is not satisfied.
Please refer to the UPS User Manual for additional details and examples of configuration.
NOTE: the configuration of the activation schedule can only be updated when high-efficiency operation
is disabled.
Once the configuration has been updated, it can be downloaded to the UPS system. This operation will
also enable high-efficiency operation. In case of Parallel System, the configuration will be propagated to
all modules in the system.
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3.5 SYSTEM SECTION
3.5.1 Network page
Network configuration of the card – refer to the NETWORK CONFIGURATION chapter within this manual.
Note that the settings on this page will only take effect after a reboot of the card.
3.5.2 Date&Time page
Through this page it is possible to configure the adapter date and time settings. The SNMP/Web adapter
features an internal real-time-clock, and provides different ways to synchronise its clock with the actual
time:
• NTP server: the card will periodically re-synch its internal date and time with the NTP server
• Manual: the card date and time are set by the user
• Browser: the card date and time will synch with the browser time
Regardless of the chosen configuration, make sure the correct timezone is selected. The timezone
setting also affects autocorrection for the daylight saving time.
On 3-ph UPS it is also possible to synchronise the UPS internal clock to an external reference via NTP
protocol.
3.5.3 RCCMD page
This page shows the current configuration for the Network Shutdown (RCCMD) functionality. The various
RCCMD clients are listed, with three action buttons:
• Edit: edit the RCCMD Client configuration
• Test: send an RCCMD Test Message to the Client
• Del: delete the RCCMD Client
New RCCMD Clients can be added with the Add button.
The page to Add/Edit RCCMD clients requires to specify the following information:
• Client: RCCMD Client IP Address or hostname
• Port: RCCMD Port on the Client, default is 6003
• Condition: three different shutdown conditions can be chosen:
o After X minutes on battery
o At X minutes remaining of battery autonomy
o When the UPS signals a Low Battery condition
NOTE: Although the web interface accepts hostnames to identify RCCMD Clients, it is strongly
recommended to identify the clients with their IP address. Using symbolic hostnames may cause the
network shutdown to fail in case the DNS server is not available, unreachable or mis-configured
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3.5.4 Modbus page
This page controls the Modbus TCP slave operation. Particularly, the user can:
• Enable Modbus TCP slave service
• Select the TCP port on which the Modbus slave will be listening
• Select the Modbus Slave ID (setting this value to 255 effectively disables slave address check)
• Enable floating-point handling (note that a non-standard floating point representation is used)
Please refer to the Modbus section of this manual for further details.
NOTE: The Modbus TCP slave service is subject to a specific license. In the default configuration, Modbus
TCP is unlicensed. In this condition, the Modbus page will not be available in the web interface.
3.5.5 Password page
This page allows the currently connected user to modify its password. Clearly, this page only allows
modification to the current users. The account of other users can be managed only by the uspervisor
users in the User section.
NOTE: The password length is limited to 8 chars.
3.5.6 Configuration page
In this page, the SNMP/Web adapter configuration file is shown in a text area. The configuration file can
be exported by pressing the Highlight button and copying the selected text (e.g. CTRL+C) to a separate
application.
3.5.7 Upgrade page
This page shall only be accessed when the SNMP/Web adapter SW is to be upgraded. Refer to the
section for details on the SW upgrade process.
NOTE: Use only GE officially released SW. Only perform the SW upgrade when requested to do so by GE.
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3.6 SNMP SECTION
The SNMP section deals with SNMP and trap configuration.
3.6.1 SNMP settings page
The most relevant SNMP settings are the following:
Parameter Name Description
Port Number Set SNMP server listening port. Default port is 161.
Get Community Defines the community name for receiving SNMP information (GET). The get
community name controls access to the SNMP Agent – the community in the
request must match the getcommunity parameter.
The default value is public.
Set Community Defines the community name for writing SNMP information (SET). The set
community name controls access to the SNMP Agent – the community in the
request must match the setcommunity parameter. The default value is private.
3.6.2 Trap settings page
This page allows to configure up to 20 recipients of SNMP traps. The most relevant settings are the
following:
Parameter Name Description
Trap destination IP-address of the trap target
Community
Community name (optional – default is public)
V2 Controls SNMP trap version:
If unchecked, v1 traps are sent (default)
If checked, V2 traps are sent
Port
Port to which the trap will be sent (optional – default 162)
3.6.3 Alarm notification page
This page is used to configure the alarm notification via trap and/or e-mail. Every alarm is listed, and the
user may enable the notification via trap and/or e-mail upon alarm (de)activation.
Further to this, alarm handling can be enabled/disabled through the Enable checkbox. When disabled,
an alarm occurrence is totally filtered – the alarm will never appear active, it will not be reported by any
mean and it will not be logged.
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3.7 SMTP SECTION
The SMTP page controls the e-mail notification functionality.
3.7.1 SMTP configuration page
The basic SMTP settings are the following:
Parameter Name Description
SMTP Server Hostname or IP-address of the SMTP server
Sender name The MAIL FROM field of the mail message
Recipent e-mail address The RCPT TO field of the mail message
If the SMTP server requires authentication, the following sections shall also be defined.
Parameter Name Description
Account Username for SMTP server authentication
Password Password for SMTP server authentication
3.7.2 Alarm notification page
This page is used to configure the alarm notification via trap and/or e-mail. Every alarm is listed, and the
user may enable the notification via trap and/or e-mail upon alarm (de)activation.
Further to this, alarm handling can be enabled/disabled through the Enable checkbox. When disabled,
an alarm occurrence is totally filtered – the alarm will never appear active, it will not be reported by any
mean and it will not be logged.
3.8 LOG SECTION
This section offers access to the System and the UPS log. The System log collects information on user
activity, while the UPS log lists UPS alarms. Both the logs can be exported by copying the relevant text
from the page (Highlight button gollowed by CTRL+C).
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3.9 UTILITY SECTION
This section includes some useful tools for troubleshooting and configuration:
• DNS lookup: a tool for verifying DNS server configuration, useful for troubleshooting DNS
problems
• Mii-tool: shows the media technology currently selected / negotiated
• Speed/Duplex: set the media technology to be used / advertised.
As most network devices, SNMP/Web adapters use an auto-negotiation protocol (Auto setting)
to communicate what media technologies they support, and then select the fastest mutually
supported media technology.
Some passive devices, such as single-speed hubs, are unable to auto-negotiate. To handle
such devices, the SNMP/Web adapter can be forced to operate in one of the following modes:
100baseTx-FD, 100baseTx-HD, 10baseT-FD and 10baseT-HD.
• Service: enable / disable the various service interfaces provided over the network
• CA Root Certificate: link to the Certification Authority root certificate for download an installation
in the Trusted CA repository on the selected browser. Refer to the Encryption section for details.
3.10 SAVE SECTION
This section allows to save the current settings to non-volatile memory (Save) and/or to reboot the
adapter (Reboot). Remember that the SNMP/Web adapter will revert to the last saved settings at reboot.
Therefore, in order to permanently modify the settings the configuration must be saved.
3.11 USER SECTION
This section offers access to the user management web page. Note that this page becomes operative
only for the supervisor user (the only user enabled to perform user management).
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4 SNMP AGENT
The SNMP/Web adapters implement an SNMP Agent providing access to OIDs according to the MIB
structure, and may generate traps at the occurrence of specific events. This allows one or more NMSs
(Network Management Systems) to monitor, manage and control the UPS.
The SNMP Agent complies with the standard UPS-MIB as specified in RFC1628. Limited to the 3-ph
SNMP/Web plug-in adapter, additional information is available with the GESingle and GEParallel MIBs.
The SNMP/Web adapter implements both SNMP v1 and SNMP v2 protocols. Always remember that with
these protocols the information travel on the network in plain text. It is therefore recommended to
disable the SNMP Agent when this functionality is not used. Refer to the “Security” section of this manual
for further details.
4.1 MIB STRUCTURE
iso(1).org(3).dod(6).internet(1)
mgmt(2)
mib-2(1)
upsMIB(33)
private(4)
enterprises(1)
imv(818)
geHardware(1)
geUPS(1)
iso(1).org(3).dod(6).internet(1)
mgmt(2)
mib-2(1)
upsMIB(33)
private(4)
enterprises(1)
imv(818)
geHardware(1)
geUPS(1)
RFC1628 MIB is available in the upsMIB group.
Additional UPS information is available in the GE MIB under the geUPS group (limited to the 3-ph
SNMP/Web plug-in adapter).
4.2 RFC1628 MIB OBJECTS
The SNMP/Web adapters support the following RFC1628 Objects:
OIDs TRAPS & ALARMS
==== upsIdent Group ====
upsIdentManufacturer
upsIdentModel
upsIdentUPSSoftwareVersion
upsIdentAgentSoftwareVersion
upsIdentName
upsIdentAttachedDevices
==== uspBattery Group ====
upsBatteryStatus
upsSecondsOnBattery
upsEstimatedMinutesRemaining
upsEstimatedChargeRemaining
upsBatteryVoltage
upsBatteryCurrent
upsBatteryTemperature
==== upsTrap Group ====
UpsTrapOnBattery
UpsTrapTestCompleted
UpsTrapAlarmEntryAdded
UpsTrapAlarmEntryRemoved
==== upsWellKnownAlarms group ====
UpsAlarmBatteryBad
UpsAlarmOnBattery
UpsAlarmLowBattery
UpsAlarmDepletedBattery
UpsAlarmTempBad
UpsAlarmInputBad
UpsAlarmOutputBad
UpsAlarmOutputOverload
UpsAlarmOnBypass
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OIDs TRAPS & ALARMS
==== upsInput Group ====
upsInputLineBads
upsInputNumLines
upsInputFrequency
upsInputVoltage
upsInputCurrent
upsInputTruePower
==== upsOutput Group ====
upsOutputSource
upsOutputFrequecny
upsOutputNumLines
upsOutputVoltage
upsOutputCurrent
upsOutputPower
upsOutputPercentLoad
==== upsBypass Group ====
upsBypassFrequency
upsBypassNumLines
upsBypassLineIndex
upsBypassVoltage
upsBypassCurrent
upsBypassPower
==== upsAlarm Group ====
upsAlarmsPresent
==== upsTest Group ====
upsTestID
upsTestSpinLock
upsTestResultSummary
upsTestResultsDetails
upsTestStartTime
upsTestElapsedTime
==== upsControl Group ====
upsShutdownType
upsShutdownAfterDelay
upsStartUpAfterDelay
upsRebootWithDuration
upsAutoRestart
UpsAlarmBypassBad
UpsAlarmOutputOffAsRequested
UpsAlarmUpsOffAsRequested
UpsAlarmChargerFailed
UpsAlarmUpsOutputOff
UpsAlarmUpsSystemOff
UpsAlarmFanFailure
UpsAlarmFuseFailure
UpsAlarmGeneralFault
UpsAlarmDiagnosticTestFailed
UpsAlarmCommunicationsLost
UpsAlarmAwaitingPower
UpsAlarmShutdownPending
UpsAlarmShutdownImminent
UpsAlarmTestInProgress
UpsAlarmReceptacleOff
Note that although the SNMP/Web adapter does support these RFC1628 Objects, any specific UPS
model may implement only a subset of the above list. As an example, the upsBypass group object will
not be available in units where a bypass line is not available.
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4.3 GE MIB OBJECTS
GE provides private MIBs, which enhance the UPS information available over SNMP interface.
These MIBs are only supported on 3-ph SNMP/Web plug-in adapter.
Two different version of the GE private MIB exist:
• GE Single MIB
: to be used for monitoring of a 3-ph UPS is single unit configuration
• GE Parallel MIB
: to be used for monitoring of a 3-ph parallel UPS system
The MIB structure is shown in the following picture. The geGenericUPS group provides information on
the unit in stand-alone configuration or on the overall system in a parallel configuration. The geFirstUPS
… geEightUPS groups provide information on the units that are part of a parallel configuration.
geUPS (1.3.6.1.4.1.818.1.1)
geGenericUPS(10)
geFirstUPS(11)
geSecondUPS(12)
…
geEigthUPS(18)
Parallel
system
only
geUPS (1.3.6.1.4.1.818.1.1)
geGenericUPS(10)
geFirstUPS(11)
geSecondUPS(12)
…
geEigthUPS(18)
Parallel
system
only
For each of these groups the 3-ph SNMP/Web plug-in adapter supports the following objects.
(Objects marked with [*] do not have a RFC1628 correspondence)
OIDs TRAPS & ALARMS
==== upsIdent Group ====
upsIdentManufacturer
upsIdentModel
upsIdentUPSSoftwareVersion
upsIdentAgentSoftwareVersion
upsIdentName
upsIdentAttachedDevices
upsIdentsUPSSerialNumber [*]
upsIdentComProtVersion [*]
upsIdentOperatingTime [*]
==== uspBattery Group ====
upsBatteryStatus
upsSecondsOnBattery
upsEstimatedMinutesRemaining
upsEstimatedChargeRemaining
upsBatteryVoltage
upsBatteryCurrent
upsBatteryTemperature
upsBatteryRipple [*]
==== upsInput Group ====
upsInputLineBads
upsInputNumLines
upsInputFrequency
==== geUPSTraps & upsWellKnownAlarms group
====
upsAlarmBatteryBad
upsAlarmOnBattery
upsAlarmLowBattery
upsAlarmDepletedBattery
upsAlarmTempBad
upsAlarmInputBad
upsAlarmOutputBad
upsAlarmOutputOverload
upsAlarmOnBypass
upsAlarmBypassBad
upsAlarmOutputOffAsRequested
upsAlarmUpsOffAsRequested
upsAlarmChargerFailed
upsAlarmUpsOutputOff
upsAlarmUpsSystemOff
upsAlarmFanFailure
upsAlarmFuseFailure
upsAlarmGeneralFault
upsAlarmDiagnosticTestFailed
upsAlarmCommunicationsLost
upsAlarmAwaitingPower
upsAlarmShutdownPending
upsAlarmShutdownImminent
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upsInputVoltage
upsInputCurrent
upsInputTruePower
upsInputVoltageMin [*]
upsInputVoltageMax [*]
==== upsOutput Group ====
upsOutputSource
upsOutputFrequecny
upsOutputNumLines
upsOutputVoltage
upsOutputCurrent
upsOutputPower
upsOutputPercentLoad
upsOutputPowerFactor [*]
upsOutputPeakCurrent [*]
upsOutputShareCurrent [*]
==== upsBypass Group ====
upsBypassFrequency
upsBypassNumLines
upsBypassLineIndex
upsBypassVoltage
upsBypassCurrent
upsBypassPower
==== upsAlarm Group ====
upsAlarmsPresent
upsAlarmMaskA [*]
==== upsTest Group ====
upsTestID
upsTestSpinLock
upsTestResultSummary
upsTestResultsDetails
upsTestStartTime
upsTestElapsedTime
upsAlarmTestInProgress
upsAlarmReceptacleOff
upsAlarmHighSpeedBusFailure [*]
upsAlarmHighSpeedBusJACRCFailure [*]
upsAlarmConnectivityBusFailure [*]
upsAlarmHighSpeedBusJBCRCFailure [*]
upsAlarmCurrentSharing [*]
upsAlarmDCRipple [*]
Once again, some objects may not be available over the full-range of 3-ph UPSs as these will depend on
the UPS model, configuration, enabled features, etc.
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5 NETWORK CONFIGURATION
The SNMP/Web adapter network interface is very flexible and can be configured for operation in various
environments. This section details all possible network configuration combinations, while it is
recommended to refer to Console/Web interface sections for the specific configuration commands /
menus.
5.1 ETHERNET CONNECTION
As most advanced network devices, SNMP/Web adapters use an autonegotiation protocol to
communicate what media technologies are supported, and then select the fastest mutually supported
media technology.
In this context, media refers to a 10baseT/100baseTx Ethernet connection in Half-Duplex (HD) or FullDuplex (FD) mode. The SNMP/Web adapters advertise and support the following media:
• 100baseTx-FD
• 100baseTx-HD
• 10baseT-FD
• 10baseT-HD
This autonegotiation feature is enabled by default. However, some passive devices, such as singlespeed hubs, are unable to autonegotiate. To handle such devices, the SNMP/Web adapter can be forced
to operate in one specific mode, instead of autonegotiating.
5.2 TCP/IP CONFIGURATION
TCP/IP configuration refers to the settings needed by an SNMP/Web adapter to operate in a TCP/IP
network. The selection of the boot method is critical for successful SNMP/Web adapter configuration.
The SNMP/Web adapters support the following boot methods:
• Static IP
• BOOTP
• DHCP
The default configuration is DHCP support.
5.2.1 Static IP address
In this case, the TCP/IP settings are manually configured on the adapter, and stored in non-volatile
memory. Particularly, the following need to be specified:
• IP address: IP address of the SNMP/Web adapter
• Subnet Mask
• Default gateway: IP address of the default gateway
NOTE: These settings are only available when the boot method is set to Static IP.
5.2.2 BOOTP / DHCP
In this case, the SNMP/Web adapter automatically obtains the TCP/IP settings respectively from a
BOOTP or a DHCP server.
The default configuration for the SNMP/Web adapters is DHCP support.
If the adapter IP-address is used by other network nodes for accessing UPS information (e.g. NMS
systems), make sure the DHCP server assigns a fixed IP to the SNMP adapter.
NOTE: For details on BOOTP and DHCP protocol refer respectively to RFC951 and RFC2131.
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5.3 DNS CONFIGURATION
DNS configuration affects the SNMP/Web adapter ability to resolve symbolic hostnames to IP addresses,
and may impact other functionality (such as e-mail sending, for example):
The SNMP/Web adapters can be configured to automatically obtain DNS server address (e.g. Primary
and Secondary DNS server as specified in the DHCP response). This is the defaults setting.
Alternatively, the IP address of the DNS servers may be specified manually.
The adapters also offer a DNS lookup feature, which allows verification of the DNS setting by sending a
DNS query.
NOTE: DNS settings may be critical for the SNMP/Web adapter operation. Incorrect DNS configuration
may compromise the functionality of other network services (as an example, some services may require
reverse DNS). Therefore make sure the DNS is correctly configured, especially when a manual
configuration is selected.
5.4 HOSTNAME
The SNMP/Web adapter is configured with a hostname: a fully qualified domain name for the adapter.
The adapter will always include this information in the relevant communication to the DHCP server
(option 12 – host name field). The DHCP server may use this information to update the DNS server, so
that the adapter will be accessible using its domain name.
The adapter can also be configured to use the hostname as received from the DHCP server. This is NOT
the default behaviour and must be explicitly enabled through the console interface using the dhcphost
command.
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6 MULTI-SERVER NETWORK SHUTDOWN (RCCMD)
The SNMP/Web adapters include a module for Multi-Server Network Shutdown. This module allows the
configuration of a shutdown strategy for several servers powered by the UPS when the batteries are
running low following a prolonged mains failure.
6.1 NETWORK SHUTDOWN WITH RCCMD
RCCMD (Remote Console Command) is a mechanism that allows the execution of commands on remote
systems. With the SNMP/Web adapters this mechanism is used to shutdown servers powered by the
UPS. The SNMP/Web adapter acts like the master (RCCMD Sender) while the servers and remote systems
act as slaves (RCCMD Listener).
RCCMD is based on standard TCP/IP network protocols, therefore allowing the shutdown of servers
running different operating systems and operating in a heterogeneous network.
RCCMD does not include the command that is to be executed in the sending process but instead
deposits the command with the receiving process. This provides additional security, as the receiving
process may check which network node sent the RCCMD-signal and determine whether to process it.
Both the SNMP/Web adapters and the servers need to be correctly configured in order to use the
Network Shutdown functionality.
6.1.1 Set-up and Configuration of controlled Servers
The installation on the controller servers of the RCCMD SW (known as RCCMD Listener or RCCMD Client
module) is clearly a prerequisite. A detailed description of the installation and configuration steps is out
of the scope of this document – for details please refer to the applicable product documentation (User
Manual). However, there are a few general recommendations.
First of all, the RCCMD Client software is a licensed software. A license code can be used for only one
installation. If more servers are to be included in the shutdown process, more licenses are needed.
For increased safety, a list of trusted RCCMD Servers can be defined in the RCCMD Client. This way, the
RCCMD Client will accept only messages coming from the trusted Servers, and will discard any other
RCCMD message. If such functionality is used, the SNMP/Web adapter IP address must be added to the
list of trusted RCCMD Servers.
Finally, a shutdown routine needs to be defined in each remote system. This may be a batch file, a shell
script or other. It shall include all commands for a graceful shutdown of the system.
6.1.2 Configuration of the SNMP/Web adapter
The SNMP/Web adapter can be configured using the web interface or the command-line console.
First of all, in order to use the RCCMD Sender embedded in the SNMP/Web adapter the Network
Shutdown functionality must be enabled.
Then, the various servers must be added to the list of RCCMD Clients on the SNMP/Web adapter. For
each client, the Hostname or IP Address and the port on which the RCCMD process will be listening need
to be specified (the standard RCCMD port is 6003).
NOTE: Although it is possible to identify the servers with their hostname, it is strongly recommended to
specify their IP addresses. Using symbolic hostnames may cause the network shutdown to fail in case
the DNS server is not available, unreachable or mis-configured.
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Finally, it is possible to configure the actual condition that triggers the RCCMD Shutdown command:
• After X minutes that the UPS is running on battery
• At X minutes of estimated minutes remaining of battery autonomy
• When the UPS signals a low battery condition
Note that a low battery condition will force the shutdown of the configured RCCMD Clients regardless of
the chosen shutdown condition.
The configuration of the clients can be tested – the SNMP/Web adapter includes a Test function. This
allows to send either a test message to the Client, or to force a shutdown. It is important to monitor both
the messages returned from the SNMP/Web adapter and the actual result on the Client. Depending on
the configuration, the SNMP/Web adapter may successfully send the message, but this can be ignored
by the RCCMD Client.
6.1.3 Network configuration
The RCCMD Shutdown command travels across the network using standard TCP/IP protocols. Therefore,
the network configuration may affect the Shutdown process. Particularly:
• As stated above, the RCCMD Clients allow the definition of a list of trusted RCCMD Servers (that
is, RCCMD Servers allowed to send a shutdown command). When this safety feature is used, the
SNMP/Web adapter IP address must be added to the list of trusted RCCMD Servers for each
RCCMD Client. Therefore, the SNMP/Web adapter should be assigned a static IP address when
possible. If a DHCP Server is used, it should be configured so that the SNMP/Web adapter is
always assigned the same address.
• The various servers to be shutdown must be added to the list of RCCMD clients on the
SNMP/Web adapter. Although it is possible to identify the servers with their hostname, it is
strongly recommended to specify their IP addresses even if DNS hostname resolution is
configured. The network shutdown may fail if the DNS server is not available or unreachable.
• The entire network infrastructure, including routers, switches, hubs, etc. must be powered by the
UPS. Otherwise it may not be possible to reach all clients during Network Shutdown.
6.1.4 RCCMD Shutdown
When the configured condition is met, the SNMP/Web adapter will send an RCCMD Shutdown command
to the configured RCCMD Clients. This will launch the shutdown routine as configured in the Client.
In case of problems with the network communication, the SNMP/Web adapter will attempt to issue the
RCCMD Shutdown command multiple times. However, after 30s the SNMP/Web adapter will assume a
successful RCCMD Shutdown and further communication to the RCCMD Client will stop.
6.1.5 Alive Check functionality
The SNMP/Web adapters support the ‘UPSMAN Alive checking’ functionality provided with RCCMD client
software. The RCCMD Client will periodically send network messages to the SNMP/Web adapter to make
sure the adapter is up and running, and that the network connection is OK. If the communication fails,
the RCCMD Clients will warn the user about the loss of connectivity. It is recommended to enable this
feature on the RCCMD client software (refer to the specific product documentation for details).
The ‘Alive Check’ network communication will target the TCP port 5769 on the SNMP/Web adapter. This
port is neither configurable nor negotiable. When using this feature make sure that traffic towards this
port is enabled in your network.
NOTE: The SNMP/Web adapter will only reply to ‘Alive Check’ messages if the Network Shutdown is
enabled on the adapter.
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6.2 RCCMD CLIENT RELAY
The maximum number of RCCMD Clients that can be managed by the SNMP/Web adapter is limited.
In order to reach a higher number of RCCMD Clients, one or more of these clients can be configured to
operate as relays. Basically, the RCCMD Client needs to be configured so that it will execute a batch or
script file that issues more RCCMD Shutdown commands.
The following sample batch file lets the RCCMD Client acts as a relay station:
@ECHO OFF
SET PATH=C:\RCCMD\
# RCCMD Relay
# This batch sends RCCMD Shutdown commands to the following IP addresses
rccmd –s –a 191.168.200.5
rccmd –s –a 191.168.200.6
# … the list can be continued …
# At last, force shutdown of the local machine
ExitWin.exe shutdown force
@CLS
This procedure can also be used for a low number of RCCMD servers, as it may be easier to configure
the Network Shutdown this way rather than through the SNMP/Web adapter, especially when a number
of servers need to be shutdown simultaneously.
Clearly, the RCCMD Client acting as Relay becomes an important link in the Network Shutdown process,
as it both receives and sends RCCMD Shutdown commands. This node and related network connectivity
(routers, switches and hubs) shall therefore be protected by the UPS.
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7 MODBUS TCP (LICENSE REQUIRED)
The SNMP/Web adapters embed a Modbus TCP Slave implementation, offering the following features:
• UPS alarm monitoring
• UPS status monitoring (3-ph version only)
• Input /Output / Bypass / Battery measurement monitoring
• Monitoring ONLY interface – the Modbus interface does not provide any control option
For 3-ph parallel systems, it is possible to monitor each single UPS and obtain similar information for the
parallel system as a whole.
NOTE: A License Key is needed to activate the Modbus TCP functionality on the SNMP/Web adapters.
Please contact your local GE distributor to obtain a valid License Key.
7.1 MODBUS TCP CONFIGURATION
7.1.1 Licensing
As stated, a License Key is needed to activate the Modbus TCP functionality. Once a valid License Key is
obtained, it shall be entered into the SNMP/Web adapter using the console interface, either local (serial
connection) or remote (Telnet, SSH).
The License Key comes in a GUID format (e.g. xxxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx). To enter the License
Key, type in the modbus_key command followed by the License Key. See the following example:
GEDE> modbus_key CECFD05B-750E-FF51-2E2F-3848772E6842
Key accepted, Modbus TCP authorised
Enter 'nvsave' cmd to save the configuration
It is recommended to promptly save the configuration. If the configuration is not saved, at reboot the
adapter will revert to the last saved configuration and Modbus TCP will be disabled – to re-enable, enter
the License Key once again.
Once a valid License Key is entered the Modbus TCP functionality is unlocked and all applicable console
commands and web pages will be made available to the user.
NOTE: The License Key is linked to the SNMP/Web adapter MAC address – make sure you are using the
right License Key for your adapter.
7.1.2 Configuration
Once a valid License Key has been entered, the Modbus TCP slave can be configured. The configuration
can be accomplished via the console interface, and even more easily by using the web interface (System
section). The following parameters will be controlling the Modbus TCP slave operation:
• Modbus TCP Enable
The Modbus TCP service can be disabled, in which case the applicable TCP port will be closed.
• Modbus TCP Port
This configures the TCP Port on which the Modbus Slave will be listening.
The default port for Modbus TCP is 502.
• Modbus Slave Id
With Modbus TCP there is no real need to identify the Modbus slaves with specific IDs, as the IP
address will force the selection. However it is possible to configure the Slave Id when needed.
The other option is to force a value of 255 – this disables any slave address check, and all
requests are accepted.
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• Floating-point handling
The Modbus TCP Slave embedded in the SNMP/Web adapter can provide the UPS
measurements using a floating-point representation for better precision. However, the floatingpoint representation used is non-standard – see the following section on Data Types for details.
By disabling floating-point handling all Float type measurement will be handled as signed
integers.
When the configuration is updated, it is recommended to save the new settings and reboot the adapter
to make sure the configuration is reloaded and the new settings applied.
7.2 MODBUS REGISTER MAP
The following tables give the Modbus register map for GE UPS. Note that the actual values that are
available on a specific UPS will depend on the UPS type, model and rating. Refer to the Data Types
section for the value encoding corresponding to the ‘not available’ case.
Input Registers (3xxxx) – Function code 04: Read Input Register
Address
Word 1 Word 2
Type Description Notes
30X01 - BYTE Number of Input Lines The number of UPS input lines [1..3].
This value implicitly indicates the input measures that
can be read from the Modbus Registers
30X02 - BYTE Number of Output Lines The number of UPS output lines [1..3].
This value implicitly indicates the output measures
that can be read from the Modbus Registers
30X03 - BYTE Number of Bypass lines The number of UPS bypass lines [1..3].
This value implicitly indicates the output measures
that can be read from the Modbus Registers
30X04 - BYTE Output Source The actual source of the Output Power:
1: other
2: none
3: normal
4: bypass
5: battery
6: booster
7: reducer
The enumeration none(2) indicates that there is no
source of output power (and therefore no output
power)
30X05 - BYTE Battery Status The indication of the capacity remaining in the UPS
system's batteries:
1: unknown
2: batteryNormal
Indicates that the remaining run-time is greater than
the configured upsConfigLowBattTime
3: batteryLow
Indicates that the remaining battery run-time is less
than or equal to upsConfigLowBattTime
4: batteryDepleted
Indicates that the UPS will be unable to sustain the
present load when and if the utility power is lost
(including the possibility that the utility power is
currently absent and the UPS is unable to sustain the
output).
30X06 30X07 LONG Input Lines Bad A count of the number of times the input entered an
out-of-tolerance condition.
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Address
Word 1 Word 2
Type Description Notes
30X08 30X09 FLOAT Input Frequency L1 The present input frequency. Units: Hertz
30X10 30X11 FLOAT Input Voltage L1 The present input voltage, RMS value. Units: Volts
30X12 30X13 FLOAT Input Current L1 The present input current, RMS value. Units: Amp
30X14 30X15 FLOAT Input True Power L1 The present input true power. Units: Watts
30X16 30X17 FLOAT Input Frequency L2 The present input frequency. Units: Hertz
30X18 30X19 FLOAT Input Voltage L2 The present input voltage, RMS value. Units: Volts
30X20 30X21 FLOAT Input Current L2 The present input current, RMS value. Units: Amp
30X22 30X23 FLOAT Input True Power L2 The present input true power. Units: Watts
30X24 30X25 FLOAT Input Frequency L3 The present input frequency. Units: Hertz
30X26 30X27 FLOAT Input Voltage L3 The present input voltage, RMS value. Units: Volts
30X28 30X29 FLOAT Input Current L3 The present input current, RMS value. Units: Amp
30X30 30X31 FLOAT Input True Power L3 The present input true power. Units: Watts
30X32 30X33 FLOAT Output Frequency The present output frequency. Units: Hertz
30X34 30X35 FLOAT Output Voltage L1 The present output voltage, RMS value. Units: Volts
30X36 30X37 FLOAT Output Current L1 The present output current, RMS value. Units: Amp
30X38 30X39 FLOAT Output Power L1 The present output true power. Units: Watts
30X40 30X41 FLOAT Output Percent Load L1 The percentage of the UPS power capacity presently
being used on this output line, i.e., the greater of the
percent load of true power capacity and the percent
load of VA.
30X42 30X43 FLOAT Output Voltage L2 The present output voltage, RMS value. Units: Volts
30X44 30X45 FLOAT Output Current L2 The present output current, RMS value. Units: Amp
30X46 30X47 FLOAT Output Power L2 The present output true power. Units: Watts
30X48 30X49 FLOAT Output Percent Load L2 The percentage of the UPS power capacity presently
being used on this output line, i.e., the greater of the
percent load of true power capacity and the percent
load of VA.
30X50 30X51 FLOAT Output Voltage L3 The present output voltage, RMS value. Units: Volts
30X52 30X53 FLOAT Output Current L3 The present output current, RMS value. Units: Amp
30X54 30X55 FLOAT Output Power L3 The present output true power. Units: Watts
30X56 30X57 FLOAT Output Percent Load L3 The percentage of the UPS power capacity presently
being used on this output line, i.e., the greater of the
percent load of true power capacity and the percent
load of VA.
30X58 30X59 FLOAT Bypass Frequency The present bypass frequency. Units: Hertz
30X60 30X61 FLOAT Bypass Voltage L1 The present bypass voltage, RMS value. Units: Volts
30X62 30X63 FLOAT Bypass Current L1 The present bypass current, RMS value. Units: Amp
30X64 30X65 FLOAT Bypass Power L1 The present bypass true power. Units: Watts
30X66 30X67 FLOAT Bypass Voltage L2 The present bypass voltage, RMS value. Units: Volts
30X68 30X69 FLOAT Bypass Current L2 The present bypass current, RMS value. Units: Amp
30X70 30X71 FLOAT Bypass Power L2 The present bypass true power. Units: Watts
30X72 30X73 FLOAT Bypass Voltage L3 The present bypass voltage, RMS value. Units: Volts
30X74 30X75 FLOAT Bypass Current L3 The present bypass current, RMS value. Units: Amp
30X76 30X77 FLOAT Bypass Power L3 The present bypass true power. Units: Watts
30X78 30X79 FLOAT Est. Minute Remaining An estimate of the time to battery charge depletion
under the present load conditions if the utility power is
off and remains off, or if it were to be lost and remain
off. Units: Minutes
30X80 30X81 FLOAT Est. Charge Remaining An estimate of the battery charge remaining
expressed as a percent of full charge.
30X82 30X83 FLOAT Battery Voltage The present battery voltage. Units: Volts
30X84 30X85 FLOAT Battery Current The present battery current (into battery). Units: Amp.
Positive values for currents going into the battery.
30X86 30X87 FLOAT Battery Temperature The ambient temperature at or near the UPS Battery
casing. Units: degrees centigrade (°C)
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Discrete Inputs (1xxxx) – Function code 02: Read Discrete Input
Address Description Notes
10X01 upsAlarmBatteryBad One or more batteries have been determined to require
replacement.
10X02 upsAlarmOnBattery The UPS is drawing power from the batteries.
10X03 upsAlarmLowBattery The remaining battery run-time is less than or equal to
upsConfigLowBattTime.
10X04 upsAlarmDepletedBattery The UPS will be unable to sustain the present load when
and if the utility power is lost.
10X05 upsAlarmTempBad A temperature is out of tolerance.
10X06 upsAlarmInputBad An input condition is out of tolerance.
10X07 upsAlarmOutputBad An output condition (other than OutputOverload) is out of
tolerance.
10X08 upsAlarmOutputOverload The output load exceeds the UPS output capacity.
10X09 upsAlarmOnBypass The Bypass is presently engaged on the UPS.
10X10 upsAlarmBypassBad The Bypass is out of tolerance.
10X11 upsAlarmOutputOffAsRequested The UPS has shutdown as requested, i.e., the output is off.
10X12 upsAlarmUpsOffAsRequested The entire UPS has shutdown as commanded.
10X13 upsAlarmChargerFailed An uncorrected problem has been detected within the UPS
charger subsystem.
10X14 upsAlarmUpsOutputOff The output of the UPS is in the off state.
10X15 upsAlarmUpsSystemOff The UPS system is in the off state.
10X16 upsAlarmFanFailure The failure of one or more UPS fans has been detected.
10X17 upsAlarmFuseFailure The failure of one or more fuses has been detected.
10X18 upsAlarmGeneralFault A general fault in the UPS has been detected.
10X19 upsAlarmDiagnosticTestFailed The result of the last diagnostic test indicates a failure.
10X20 upsAlarmCommunicationsLost A problem has been encountered in the communications
between the agent and the UPS.
10X21 upsAlarmAwaitingPower The UPS output is off and the UPS is awaiting the return of
input power.
10X22 upsAlarmShutdownPending A Shutdown countdown is underway.
10X23 upsAlarmShutdownImminent The UPS will turn off power to the load in less than 5
seconds; this may be either a timed shutdown or a low
battery shutdown.
10X24 upsAlarmTestInProgress A test is in progress.
10X25 upsAlarmReceptacleOff One or more receptacles are switched off.
10X26 VoltageOnOutput (1-ph only)
upsAlarmHighSpeedBusFailure
(3-ph only)
A voltage has been detected on output in a unforeseen
situation
A problem on the High Speed Bus communication is
detected
10X27 DCLinkVoltageBad (1-ph only)
upsAlarmHighSpeedBusJACRCFailure
(3-ph only)
The DC Link Voltage reached a high level.
A CRC problem on the Highspeed Bus JA is detected.
10X28 InputCircuitFailure (1-ph only)
upsAlarmConnectivityBusFailure
(3-ph only)
ByBf micro processor, IC converter, BF relay or charger is
defect.
A problem on the Connectivity Bus communication is
detected
10X29 ChargeConverterError (1-ph only)
upsAlarmHighSpeedBusJBCRCFailure
(3-ph only)
Charge converter or DC Capacitors are defect.
A CRC problem on the Highspeed Bus JB is detected.
10X30 BypassDefect (1-ph only)
UpsAlarmCurrentSharing (3-ph only)
Bypass is not able to hold Output Voltage.
The System detects an high current sharing on the parallel
system.
10X31 PhaseNeutralReversal (1-ph only)
UpsAlarmDCRipple (3-ph only)
There is a voltage between ground and neutral (input
reversed).
The System detects an high ripple voltage on one DC link.
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Address Description Notes
10X32 - Not Used (Reserved)
10X33 upsStatusEcomodeIsOn Ecomode is ON.
10X34 upsStatusBatteryIsCharging Battery is being charged.
10X35 upsStatusBatteryIsDischarging The UPS is drawing power from the batteries. Identical to
upsAlarmOnBattery.
10X36 upsStatusAlarmIsActive UPS has a general fault. Identical to upsAlarmGeneralFault.
10X37 upsStatusRectifierIsOn Rectified is ON.
10X38 upsStatusStopOperation The remaining battery run time is less than or equal to
upsConfigLowBattTime or any other condition exist, such
that the output will be disconnected in a short time.
10X39 upsStatusOnBypass The Bypass is presently engaged on the UPS. Identical to
upsAlarmOnBypass.
10X40 upsStatusMainsBypassOK All input conditions on the Bypass are OK. Reciprocal to
upsAlarmBypassBad.
10X41 upsStatusMainsRectifierOK All input conditions on the rectifier are OK. Reciprocal to
upsAlarmInputBad.
10X42 upsStatusDetourIsOn The manual deviation is on.
10X43 upsStatusAcousticAlarmIsOn The acoustic alarm is on, as a consequence of a new fault.
10X44 upsStatusServiceCheck A general maintenance or a specific UPS component check
is required.
10X45 upsStatusInverterIsOn The Inverter is switched on.
10X46 upsStatusNotInParallel The UPS belongs to a parallel system but does not supply
the load (disconnected).
10X47 upsStatusResetLoadOff The load is not supplied and special action has to be
performed prior to be able to restart.
10X48 upsStatusLoadOff The load is not supplied
10X49 upsStatusBoostMode Boost mode
10X50 upsStatusBuckMode Buck mode
10X51 upsStatusIemModeIsOn IEM (Intelligent Energy Management) mode is active
10X52 upsStatus5thFilterIsOn 5th order harmonic filter is inserted
(SCR-based rectifier only)
10X53 upsStatus11thFilterIsOn 11th order harmonic filter is inserted
(SCR-based rectifier only)
10X54 upsStatus2ndRectifierBridgeIsOn For units featuring two separate rectifier bridges (typically
large 3-ph UPSs), the 2
nd
rectifier bridge is on.
10X55 - Reserved for future enhancements
10X56 - Reserved for future enhancements
10X57 - Reserved for future enhancements
10X58 - Reserved for future enhancements
10X59 - Reserved for future enhancements
10X60 - Reserved for future enhancements
10X61 upsGlobalParallelValues The set of registers pertains to the whole parallel system
rather than specific UPS in the system.
10X62 - Reserved for future enhancements
10X63 - Reserved for future enhancements
10X64 - Reserved for future enhancements
NOTE: Registers 10X26 – 10X31 hold different contents in 1-ph and 3-ph UPS.
Registers 10X33 – 10X64 are only available on 3-ph UPS.
NOTE: GT Series 5-10kVA UL UPSs are 2-ph systems.
In this case, the L-L voltage is mapped to Line3 Voltage registers.
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7.2.1 Register addressing
In a parallel 3-ph UPS system, the various UPS in the system can be addressed by using a particular
register address encoding yyXyy, where X represents the UPS ID in the system:
0 - UPS1; 1 - UPS2; 2 - UPS3; 3 - UPS4; 4 - UPS5; 5 - UPS6; 6 - UPS7; 7 - UPS8; 8 - System
The System UPS is a virtual UPS that reports alarms, status and measures for the entire UPS system.
For stand-alone 3-ph UPS and for 1-ph UPS only one set is available, that is 0 – UPS 1.
7.2.2 Data Types
The UPS status and measures are available in different data types. Data types exceeding the 16-bit
register length are implemented by combining subsequent registers.
Bit
Discrete Input registers (UPS alarms and status) are single Bit.
If a specific bit is set the corresponding alarm/status is active.
Byte
8-bit [0..255].
The 8-bit data is always stored in the lower byte of the 16bit Input Register – the higher byte is
Zero padded.
Long
Long Integer, 32 bit [-231 .. +(231-1)]
Float
Floating-point, 32 bit: 8-bit exponent [2
[-128 .. +127]
] and 24 bit mantissa [-231 .. +(231-1)]
The exponent occupies the uppermost 8 bits (MSB's) and is expressed as 2.complement. The
valid range is [-127;+127]. It is transmitted first.
The mantissa occupies the rightmost 24 bits (LSB's) and is also expressed as 2.complement. The
range is [-2
23
; +(223-1)]. The floating point is implicitly assumed to be placed after the LSB.
Integers value in this range can simply be expressed leaving the exponent=0.
Fractional numbers in the range [-32768..32768] can be expressed multiplying the value by 2
8
and defining the exponent=2
-8
. The resolution is 2-8, corresponding to 3.9x10-3.
As a special case, a value which is not available
returns the value 80'FF'FF'FFh (exponent = -
128).
MSB LSB
±
±
exponent mantissa
NOTE: When floating-point handling is disabled all Float type measurement will be handled as
signed long integers [-2
31
.. +(231-1)]. Note that the not available value encoding remains the
same.
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The floating-point representation used is non-standard. For clarity, below are some examples on the
actual float values encoding / decoding.
Input Voltage 355.16 V: exponent –8 (F8h), mantissa 90’290 (01 62 28h), coded value F8 01 63 28
F8 01 63 28
01 63 28 h =
90920mantissa
F8 h =
-8exponent
1
90920 x 2
-8
=
355.16
1
The exponent is expressed as 2-complement
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Output Frequency 50.0 Hertz: exponent –8 (F8h), mantissa 12’800 (00 32 00h), coded value F8 00 32 00
F8 00 32 00
00 32 00 h =
12800mantissa
F8 h =
-8exponent2
12800 x 2
-8
=
50.0
Output Power 1370 Watts: exponent 0 (integer value), mantissa 1’370 (05 5Ah), coded value 00 00 05 5A
00 00 05 5A
00 05 5A h =
1370 mantissa
00 h =
0
exponent
1370 x 2
0
=
1370
2
The exponent is expressed as 2-complement
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8 SECURITY
As any other device connected to a network, the adapters are exposed to security threats. This section
details the advanced security features provided by the SNMP/Web adapters. Users should use the
information provided in this section to correctly configure the cards and implement all security features
deemed appropriate to the installation environment.
8.1 USER AUTHENTICATION & AUTHORISATION
In this context, authentication means establishing the digital identity of anyone attempting to access
the adapters though one of the available interfaces. Most of the supported protocols implement a
username/password pair as a mean for user identification.
This is different from authorisation, which means verifying whether a user is allowed to have access to
data or specific services.
The SNMP/Web adapters allow making full use of both protection mechanisms.
8.1.1 User Management
The adapters come with a predefined supervisor user, whose default username and password are ge
and ge. New users can then be created using either the console or the web interface.
NOTE Only the supervisor user can create new users.
To create a new user, the following information shall be specified:
• Username / password
• User class (access rights)
• Available services
8.1.2 User class
Users are divided in three separate classes based on access rights.
Supervisor
Predefined user; it can be renamed but not deleted; it cannot be created
(only one supervisor user is allowed).
This user has all access rights. It is the only user who can perform user
management (creation/deletion of users).
Read/write access
(rw)
Access with read/write rights. Can access and modify all setting with the
exception of user management.
These access rights should be restricted to professional users (e.g. Network
Administrators).
Read-only access
(ro)
Access only for reading. Can access most settings but cannot modify them.
Most users are expected to be created with this profile.
8.1.3 Selective service activation
The SNMP/Web adapters allow selective service activation – that is, the various interfaces can be
enabled on a user basis. For each user, access to the following services can be enabled:
http
Web interface Controls access with HTTP and HTTPS protocols
telnet
Remote console interface Controls access with Telnet and SSH (Secure SHell) protocols
ftp
File transfer Controls access with FTP and SFTP (Secure FTP) protocols
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8.2 SERVICES (ACCESS METHODS)
The table below lists the available services (access methods), highlighting the major security features for
each interface.
Interface Access methods Security features
Local console interface Serial cable Authentication via user/pwd pair
Telnet Authentication via user/pwd pair
Plain text
Remote console interface
SSH (Secure SHell) Authentication via user/pwd pair
Encrypted communication
SNMP Agent SNMP Community Name
Plain text
FTP Authentication via user/pwd pair
Plain text
File transfer
SFTP (SSH FTP) Authentication via user/pwd pair
Encrypted communication
HTTP Authentication via user/pwd pair
Plain text
Web interface
HTTPS (SSL) Authentication via user/pwd pair
Encrypted communication
8.3 ENCRYPTION
As stated above, the SNMP/Web adapter offers interfaces providing encryption for protecting data
confidentiality and integrity, and particularly the following:
• SSH (Secure Shell)
• SFTP (SSH File Transfer Protocol)
• HTTPS
In this context, encryption is based on public-key cryptography schemes. Normally, the SNMP/Web
adapters will be delivered already configured with all applicable keys and certificates – should the
adapter miss these information it will generate them at first start-up (this operation may take some
time). The length of the keys used for encryption is 1024 bits, providing complex encryption and a higher
level of security.
8.3.1 SSH and SFTP
SSH allows running terminal sessions to the SNMP/Web adapter over a secure channel. SSH uses public-
key cryptography. The SSH server is authenticated using a host key as identification. Most SSH clients
display the host key fingerprint at the start of the SSH session. Below is an example from a popular SSH
client (putty):
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The fingerprint may be checked against the information provided by the SNMP/Web adapter to confirm
to SSH server identity. On the console interface inject the ssh-fingerprint command. Below is a sample
output of the ssh-fingerprint command:
GEDE> ssh-fingerprint
1024 6e:07:31:58:16:91:ae:2e:43:6f:03:64:94:57:55:6d ssh_host_rsa_key.pub
1024 06:97:69:97:cd:93:1b:b6:29:ca:34:e5:8c:35:7c:6e ssh_host_dsa_key.pub
1024 d1:9b:50:13:b3:e3:98:8e:8c:76:49:14:be:21:ed:b3 ssh_host_key.pub
The output can be interpreted as follows:
Key SSH version Cryptography algorithm
ssh_host_rsa_key.pub v2 RSA
ssh_host_dsa_key.pub v2 DSA
ssh_host_key.pub v1 RSA
It can be seen in the above example that the fingerprint shown by SSH matches the RSA key for SSH v2
on the ssh-fingerprint output.
The SNMP/Web adapter supports both version 1 and version 2 of the SSH protocol. It is recommended
to use SSH v2 (if possible), as SSH v1 is generally considered obsolete.
On the other hand, SFTP is a file transfer protocol providing secure transfer. It is used in conjunction with
the SSH protocol, as SFTP does not provide security by itself but expects the underlying protocol to
provide that. Therefore, the key fingerprint can be verified exactly in the same way as with SSH. Below is
a sample from a popular SFTP client (sftp):
It can be seen that the key fingerprint is exactly the same.
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8.3.2 SSL Certificates
HTTPS is not a protocol itself, but it actually refers to HTTP communication over SSL (Secure Sockets
Layer) connection. HTTPS uses public-key cryptography to protect the communication. With HTTPS, the
server sends back its identification in the form of a digital certificate. The certificate usually contains
the server name, the trusted certificate authority (CA), and the server's public encryption key.
The server certificate includes a digital signature from a certification authority. Each browser is normally
equipped with a set of CA root certificates of commercial authorities. The web browsers perform a set of
verifications over the digital certificate in order to validate the certificate and start the HTTPS
communication. The main checks are substantially the following:
• The client verifies that the issuing Certificate Authority (CA) is on its list of trusted CAs.
• The client checks the server's certificate validity period
Further to this, the client may compare the actual DNS name of the server to the DNS name on the
certificate (though this last point may be browser dependent).
Below is a sample of the results of these checks, when browser attempts to establish an HTTP
connection to the web server embedded in the SNMP/Web adapter (the sample is take from Internet
Explorer, but similar indications can be obtained with the most common browsers):
First of all, in order to verify the actual certificate, its fingerprint (sometimes also knows as thumbprint)
can be checked against the one provided by the SNMP/Web adapter. Particularly, select View Certificate
and look for the fingerprint/thumbprint:
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On the console interface inject the ssl-fingerprint command. Below is a sample output of the sslfingerprint command:
GEDE> ssl-fingerprint
MD5 Fingerprint=8F:A1:CE:8B:B3:04:E7:07:90:6D:02:77:6F:EE:9E:22
SHA1 Fingerprint=F5:D2:CA:27:BF:DA:98:31:39:6F:18:8C:C5:9C:BC:6C:D3:62:15:AC
It can be seen that the thumbprint shown by the web browser (with thumbprint algorithm shown as
sha1) matches the SHA1 fingerprint as shown by the ssl-fingerprint command.
Furthermore, the SNMP/Web adapters are provided with two different certificates: the server certificate
and the CA Root Certificate (the latter has been used to sign the server certificate). The server certificate
does not have the digital signature of a commercial CA, trusted by the browser. By installing the CA Root
Certificate in the trusted CA repository, the web browser will not show the security warning about
trusting the Certificate Authority.
The CA Root Certificate can be downloaded from the embedded web server (in the Utility section), and
then it can be installed in the trusted CA repository.
NOTE: It is not mandatory to install the CA Root Certificate – installing it will prevent the browser from
generating a security warning message.
Finally, the server certificate’s common name will not match the DNS name or the IP address of the
SNMP/Web adapter. Although the communication is secure, with the adapter controlling the access to
the web interface and the client being able to verify the fingerprint/thumbprint of the certificate, the
browser may still issue a warning.
In order to clear this final warning the user may generate a new server certificate so that the common
name matches the DNS name / IP address of the SNMP/Web adapter. The server certificate is generated
by injecting the makecert <sitename> command over the console interface (this command is available
only to the supervisor), when the <sitename> parameter must obviously match the DNS name / IP
address of the adapter. In order to start using the new certificate the SNMP/Web adapter must be
rebooted.
NOTE: The new certificate will overwrite the existing one. This operation is not reversible.
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8.4 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITY
As shown above, the SNMP/Web adapters implement advanced security features. Nevertheless,
achieving complete security protection requires the introduction of a comprehensive security program.
This section lists some good practices in network security that customers are recommended to adopt.
8.4.1 Physical security
Most of the security features would prove useless if physical access to the equipment is uncontrolled. In
fact, physical access is probably the major security hazard for a site.
This problem may be efficiently tackled by installing the equipment in a secure area and by
implementing access control policies.
8.4.2 Changing default configuration
It is recommended that users change the adapter default configuration at their very first access.
Particularly, it is recommended to focus on the following settings:
• The default username and password for the superuser are ge and ge. It is recommended to
change default username and password (by configuring new and unique ones) at the initial card
configuration
• Any service is associated with a specific port. The default configuration uses the standard port
for each protocol (e.g. 161 for SNMP). If the user specifies a non-standard port for a service this
increases security by hiding the relevant interface to malicious users.
• Further to this, SNMP access is controlled by read and set community settings. These
respectively default to public and private. Once again, changing these settings may help in
increasing security.
It is clear that username, password and service configuration must remain secret in order to provide an
efficient security protection. If this information becomes public the entire authentication method loses
effectiveness.
8.4.3 User & Service management
As shown above, the SNMP/Web adapters offer advanced user management features, by offering
different access rights and allowing selective activation of services.
It must be noted that every running service exposes the system to a possible attack. Minimising the
number of running services may increase overall protection. It is therefore recommended to disable
unused services.
8.4.4 Encryption
In most network protocols, sensitive information (e.g. username/password pairs) is transmitted over the
network as plain text. This may not be a problem in most installations, but it may become critical when
malicious users can gain access to the network traffic.
The introduction of encryption provides and higher degree of security by ensuring that exchanged data
cannot be intercepted. The SNMP/Web adapters provide an encryption-protected alternative for the
main access methods:
• Web interface: use HTTPS (SSL – Secure Socket Layer) protocol
• Remote console interface: use SSH (Secure Shell) protocol
• File transfer: use SFTP (Secure FTP)
8.4.5 Firewalls
It should be now clear that although some protocols and some access methods might provide a higher
degree of security, every customer is encouraged to implement a comprehensive security scheme, of
which the SNMP/Web adapters are only a single node.
The partition of the network in sub-networks and the introduction of firewalls with stringent rules are a
critical component in the global security program.
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9 OTHER FUNCTIONALITIES
9.1 SYSTEM TIME
The SNMP/Web adapter provides means to maintain the system time. Particularly, the adapter will
maintain an internal clock when powered-up, while an RTC with battery back-up will hold date/time
information when off (or during power-cycles). This system offers a sufficient accuracy in the short term.
However, in the longer term the time drift may become significant.
For best results it is recommended to configure the adapter for communication with an NTP server. This
forces the system time to be synchronised with an external source, and it will ensure long-term
date/time accuracy.
9.2 SERIAL BY-PASS (1-PH/SP VERSION ONLY)
The SNMP/Web adapter offers some diagnostic and UPS Service functionalities. These features are not
targeted to the end user. The serial bypass is one of these features, and it is introduced here only for
completeness.
With the serial bypass functionality the SNMP/Web adapter are configured in transparent mode. That is,
the adapter acts as a relay between its serial port (DB9F local console port) and the serial connection to
the UPS control board. This functionality is activated by injecting a serialbypass on command through
the console interface (either local or remote).
This functionality is only meant to be used for obtaining service access to the UPS, and as such is
subject to some limitations. Particularly, it is recommended that the end user does not activate it, as the
adapter will signal a Communication Lost alarm.
In case the serial bypass is accidentally enabled, it can be disabled (with full adapter operation restored)
by injecting a serialbypass off command through the console interface – obviously, only through remote
connection, as the local console is not offering console interface access.
At start-up the adapter will always configure its local console interface for normal operation.
This means that if the adapter is reset (or reboots) it will exit the serial bypass functionality.
9.3 HTTP BASED MONITORING (1-PH/SP VERSION ONLY)
The 1-ph/SP SNMP/Web adapters offer an additional method to monitor the UPS operation. The web
interface offers a dynamic page (that is, generated on the fly upon request) picturing the current UPS
status. The page is available as a single-line text page, no HTML, no authentication required.
The page location is http://<IP or Hostname>/ge_alarm.asp
.
The single-line text has the following format:
[Date / Time];[Keyword];[Alarm Text]
where:
[Date / Time] is the date and time of the instant the web page was created
[Keyword] is NORMAL, INFORMATION, WARNING or CRITICAL, indicating increasing severity of the
UPS condition.
[Alarm Text] is a comma separated value (no blanks) of all active alarm conditions
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9.3.1 UPS Load Alert
The SNMP/Web adapter monitors the UPS Output Percent Load and reports a UpsLoadAlert when the
load drops of a defined percentage (the actual load step detected is also saved in the UPS log).
This functionality warns the user that there has been a drop in the UPS load. This could indicate
potential issues with the UPS load (fuse blown, breaker tripped, unit off, etc.). Per current
implementation, the alert is only available for HTTP based monitoring.
The following commands (available over the command-line interface – local console or telnet) have
been introduced to control this functionality.
Command Parameters Description
load_alert_thres [-1 | 5..100]
This command controls the UPS Load Alert. The UPS output
percent load is monitored, and when the drops is above
the specified threshold is will report a UpsLoadAlert
condition.
The parameter is expressed in percentage of the UPS
rating: the threshold can be set to a value between 5%
and 100%.
Setting it to –1 disables the functionality.
Default value: 15%
load_alert_time [-1 | 1..500]
This command controls the time that the SNMP/Web
adapter will maintain active the UpsLoadAlert notification.
Once the configured time is expired the notification is
reset.
The parameter is expressed in minutes: it can be set to a
value between 1 and 500 minutes.
Setting it to –1 means that the notification will never be
reset.
Default value: 15 minutes
Note: when this value is set, the UpsLoadAlert is reset if
active.
load_alert_filter [1..5]
This command controls a filtering and averaging
mechanism applied on the UPS output percent load
measurement. This mechanism aims to prevent reporting
false conditions following transient conditions.
The parameter can be set to a value between 1 and 5,
where 1 is no filtering/averaging and 5 is highest filtering.
Default value: 3
Note: it is not recommended to change this setting.
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10 MAINTENANCE
10.1 SOFTWARE UPGRADE
The application software in the SNMP/Web adapter may be upgraded (please note that the upgrade
procedure can be performed only by the supervisor and by rw users). The procedure to upgrade the
software is described below:
• Transfer the new software (gedeappXXX.bin) to the device using ftp or sftp
• Start the upgrade by injecting the upgrade command at the console or by pressing the upgrade
button in the Upgrade web page (System section)
• Reboot the system to complete the upgrade procedure
NOTE: Make sure to use binary transfer to upload the file (binary transfer is selected with the binary FTP
command). Particularly, the FTP client on Windows defaults to ascii transfer – ascii transfer corrupts the
binary file during upload, and the upgrade procedure fails.
Although the procedure itself may seem trivial, there is a set of advices to be considered. First of all, the
upgrade procedure has been tested to be safe. However, any interruption to the procedure (even
accidental) may cause an abnormal termination. This means that any access to the adapter may be lost
if the upgrade procedure is not completed successfully – at that stage, the only recovery mechanism is
the adapter replacement. Therefore:
• Never power off or un-plug the device during upgrade
• Use only GE officially released software
• Avoid unnecessary upgrades (in line of practice, only perform upgrades when recommended to
do so by GE)
10.1.1 OS Kernel upgrade
The SNMP/Web adapters also provide a kernel upgrade facility for upgrading the OS kernel. This
procedure works similarly to the application SW upgrade, however there are a few differences:
• Kernel binary file is to be transferred using binary FTP transfer. The actual upgrade is started by
injecting the kernel_upgrade command over the console interface.
• In case of failures during the upgrade, the effects on the SNMP/Web adapter interface may be
even more severe. Access to the adapter may be lost, and the only recovery mechanism will be
adapter replacement
• Once upgraded to a newer kernel version DO NOT downgrade the application SW to an earlier
SW version. This operation could cause the loss of network connectivity, and the only recovery
mechanism will be adapter replacement.
10.2 CONFIGURATION FILE
The SNMP/Web adapter settings are stored in non-volatile memory. It is possible to store the settings in
a file, download it, or even upload a new configuration file.
To store the settings in a file, inject the nvdump command at the console. This will create a gedeups.cfg
file in the FTP area. The file can then be downloaded via ftp or sftp.
Also the web interface offers access to the SNMP/Web adapter configuration: Configuration page in the
System section. The configuration is shown in a text area and it can be selected and copied to any textbased editor.
Finally, it is also possible to upload a new configuration file. This procedure can be performed only by
the supervisor or rw users. Mind that this is not the recommended procedure to change the adapter
settings, as the device will not perform any check on the downloaded file – operation of the SNMP/Web
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adapter may be severely affected by a corrupted configuration file. In any case the procedure is
described below:
• Transfer the new configuration file (gedeups.cfg) to the device using ftp or sftp
• Update the configuration by injecting the nvupdate command at the console
• Reboot the system to begin using the new configuration
10.3 LOGS
The SNMP/Web adapters maintain a log of the user activity (System log) and a log of UPS alarms (UPS
log). The logs can be accessed over the web interface (Log section) or over the console interface (syslog
and upslog commands). The logs can also be stored in a file and downloaded from the adapter. In order
to download the log files, inject the logdump command at the console. This will create ups.log and
sys.log in the FTP area. The files can then be downloaded via ftp or sftp.
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11 TROUBLESHOOTING
11.1 TROUBLESHOOTING UPS CONNECTION
The SNMP/Web adapter front panel features a LED marked ‘UPS’. This LED should be OFF in normal
conditions. If the LED is ON then there is a problem in the communication with the UPS.
NOTE: It may take up to one minute for the adapter to synchronise the communication with the UPS.
Also, the SNMP/Web adapter will signal a Communication Lost alarm if communication with the UPS is
lost and cannot be re-established.
11.1.1 3-ph SNMP/Web plug-in adapter
The 3-ph plug-in adapter features a dip-switch to configure the card logical address. This setting is
critical when two or more cards are installed in the same UPS system. The address of each card MUST
be unique – refer to the Installation section of the Installation Guide for details.
NOTE: In case of address collision with other SNMP/Web adapters the UPS alarm web page will show
the following notice: “Address collision. Check adapter configuration”
11.1.2 1-ph SNMP/Web external adapter
The 1-ph external adapter connects to the UPS through cables. In case of problems in the
communication with the UPS check the cabling.
The cable for connecting the adapter to the UPS is normally provided with the UPS. Note that two types
of communication are possible:
• Intelligent (serial) communication: use VIC-23 or IMV-I cable or straight 1:1 serial cable
• Contact interface communication: use VIC-25 or IMV-C serial cable
The actual cable to be used will depend on the actual UPS make and model – refer to applicable UPS
documentation and accessories. In any case, make sure the proper cable is used.
11.2 TROUBLESHOOTING LOCAL CONNECTION
For troubleshooting problems in local (serial) console connection to the adapter refer to the following
table.
Problem Recommended resolution
Port already in use – e.g. Windows HyperTerminal
reports the following problem:
Close all applications and services that are
currently using the port selected for the
connection to the device.
Attempt a new connection.
Cannot connect to the adapter Check the serial cable (a straight 1:1 serial cable
is required) and its connection.
Check the settings of the terminal application:
115,200bps, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit,
parity none, flow control none
Cannot login to the local console Verify username and password used.
Verify that the user has been correctly defined
and configured by the administrator.
Cannot use interactive menus Check the settings of the terminal application:
Terminal emulation VT-100
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11.3 TROUBLESHOOTING NETWORK CONNECTION
When experiencing difficulties in the network access to the card follow the flowchart below to identify
the root-cause of the problem and implement proper corrective actions.
Y
Y
N
Network interface
Network I/f OK
Check LAN LED
LED OFF ?
Verify connection to
the network
Y
N
OK
Y
N
Ping card from a
network PC
Ping OK ?
Y
Ping network node
from adapter
Ping OK ?
Verify TCP/IP settings
(*)
N
Verify if required
service is running
Service running ?
N
Verify user
credentials
and rights (**)
Request admin to
enable / start the
required service
Credentials /
service OK ?
Restart Card
N
Y
Request admin
to amend user
configuration
Problem Fixed ?
Y
N
OK
Contact support
Y
Y
N
Network interface
Network I/f OK
Check LAN LED
LED OFF ?
Verify connection to
the network
Y
N
OK
Y
N
Ping card from a
network PC
Ping OK ?
Y
Ping network node
from adapter
Ping OK ?
Verify TCP/IP settings
(*)
N
Verify if required
service is running
Service running ?
N
Verify user
credentials
and rights (**)
Request admin to
enable / start the
required service
Credentials /
service OK ?
Restart Card
N
Y
Request admin
to amend user
configuration
Problem Fixed ?
Y
N
OK
Contact support
(*) If the adapter and the relevant network node belong to different subnets check the gateway settings.
(**) Credentials are not limited to username and password, but – for example – also include SNMP
community name, port, etc. Also, make sure the relevant user configuration allows access to the
adapter using the selected interface.
Should you consider contacting your support interface for addressing network connection issues pls.
attach a of log the network communication (i.e. capture network traffic with a network protocol
analyser).
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11.4 TROUBLESHOOTING WEB ACCESS
Refer to the following table for troubleshooting most common problems in accessing the embedded
web interface. Please note that proper browser configuration is responsibility of the user – this section
aims to give guidance to understanding the common access problems and browser errors.
Problem Recommended resolution
Browser error:
”Connection refused”
”No page to display”
”Could not connect to server”
”The page cannot be displayed”
”Cannot find server”
Check the correctness of the specified URL. The
URL should specify either the adapter IP address
or the hostname:
• Plain HTTP access, example
http://192.168.10.10 or http://SnmpAdapter
• HTTPS (SSL) access, example
https://192.168.10.10 or https://SnmpAdapter
Check that the web interface service has been
enabled on the SNMP/Web adapter. If using
HTTPS, verify it has been enabled on the adapter.
Browser error:
”Unauthorized”
Verify username and password used.
Check that the user has been correctly defined
and configured by the administrator – that is,
web interface access is allowed.
Security alert When accessing the web interface using HTTPS,
the browser verifies that:
• The issuing Certificate Authority (CA) is on its
list of trusted CAs.
• The server's certificate is valid
• The adapter IP-Address/DNS-name matches
the name on the certificate
If one of these checks fails the browser will issue
a security alert. The Encryption section explains
out to download the CA Root Certificate for
installation in the browser trusted CA repository.
11.5 TROUBLESHOOTING DATE&TIME (NTP)
When NTP server connection is configured and enabled, the SNMP/Web adapter will periodically resynch its internal date and time settings with the NTP server. Should you experience problems with this
functionality, perform the following checks:
• Verify that the NTP server is correctly working in the specified node
• Force a date/time update either by running an ntpdate command through the command line
interface or pressing the ‘Update Now’ button on the Date&Time web page. If unsuccessful,
there is a communication problem between the adapter and the NTP server:
o Verify that the NTP server can be reached from the adapter. This can be easily verified by
running a ping command through the command-line interface
o If a symbolic name is used in place of an IP address for the NTP server, verify that the name
is resolved in the correct IP address through DNS connection. This can be easily verified by
running a nslookup command, either through the command-line interface or the web
interface.
• If the update is successful, but the actual time does not correspond to the expected value, verify
that time-zone setting. Note that the time-zone setting also controls the daylight saving setting.
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11.6 TROUBLESHOOTING E-MAIL NOTIFICATION (SMTP)
When e-mail notification via SMTP is configured and enabled, the SNMP/Web adapter will notify the
selected recipients upon UPS alarm activation / deactivation. If problems are experienced with this
functionality, follow the flowchart below to identify the root-cause of the problem and implement proper
corrective actions.
Please note that proper configuration of the SNMP/Web adapter and the SMTP server set-up and
configuration are responsibility of the user. This section aims to give basic troubleshooting guidance.
For details on SMTP protocol refer to RFC 821, RFC 1123 and RFC 2821.
N
N
E-mail notification
E-mail OK
Check SMTP server operation
telnet my.smtp.server smtp
Server OK ?
Resolve SMTP
server issues
Y
N
OK
Y
N
Ping SMTP server
from the adapter
Ping OK ?
Y
Send test e-mail
GEDE>sendemail test
Email OK ?
Verify TCP/IP settings
(*)
Y
Check adapter /
SNMP server
configuration (**)
OK
N
N
E-mail notification
E-mail OK
Check SMTP server operation
telnet my.smtp.server smtp
Server OK ?
Resolve SMTP
server issues
Y
N
OK
Y
N
Ping SMTP server
from the adapter
Ping OK ?
Y
Send test e-mail
GEDE>sendemail test
Email OK ?
Verify TCP/IP settings
(*)
Y
Check adapter /
SNMP server
configuration (**)
OK
(*)If the adapter and the SMTP server belong to different subnets check the gateway settings.
(**) Particularly:
• If the SMTP server supports logging, enable the log functionality. Server error messages may
give useful hints on the nature of the problem
• Check the SNMP/Web adapter hostname (must be a valid domain name), SMTP sender-name
and e-mail recipient (both must be valid e-mail addresses)
• If the SMTP server requires authentication, verify the account settings on the SNMP/Web
adapter.
With reference to Authentication, the embedded e-mail client only supports the CRAM-MD5 and LOGIN
mechanisms. Make sure the e-mail server supports at least one of these mechanisms.
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11.7 TROUBLESHOOTING NETWORK SHUTDOWN
When experiencing difficulties with the Network Shutdown functionality (RCCMD), there are a few
diagnostic tools that can be used.
The first step is to ensure that the SNMP/Web adapter can reach the RCCMD Client. The actual network
connectivity between the two nodes can be checked with the usual ping command. However, the actual
RCCMD communication and related configuration can also be tested. The SNMP/Web adapter includes
a Test function that sends a test message to the Client. It is important to monitor both the messages
returned from the SNMP/Web adapter and the actual result on the Client. Depending on the
configuration, the SNMP/Web adapter may successfully send the test message, but this can be ignored
by the RCCMD Client.
The network configuration of the devices can be critical. It is highly recommended to assign static IP
addresses to the involved devices (SNMP/Web adapter and RCCMD Clients). In a DHCP environment, the
DHCP Server should be configured to always assign the same address to these devices. It is also
recommended to identify the nodes with their IP address rather than their hostname – otherwise, the
Network Shutdown may fail when the DNS server is unavailable or unreachable.
As the RCCMD Shutdown command is a TCP/IP network message, it is vital that network connectivity
devices (such as routers, switches and hubs) are protected by the UPS.
Finally, both the SNMP/Web adapter and the RCCMD Clients log their RCCMD activity. The analysis of the
logfiles may provide useful hints on the actual RCCMD communication and the eventual root cause of
the problem.
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12 CUSTOMER SUPPORT
12.1 FIRST LINE SUPPORT
Please contact your local GE distributor for problems with the installation of the product or its use.
12.2 INTERNET
On-line support available on request (Internet access required).
12.3 WWW SERVER
We have a WWW server running at
www.gedigitalenergy.com
With your favourite web browser you can access the latest information from GE, and download updates
and manuals for this product.
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