Liebert OpenComms user manual

OpenComms Web Card

User Manual

English

Table Of Contents

CONTENTS

ABOUT THIS USER MANUAL
QUICK START GUIDE
INTRODUCTION
INSTALLATION

Installing the Card
Connecting the Card to the Network
Configuring the Card

SERVICE TERMINAL
Opening a Service Terminal Connection
Main Menu
System Information Menu
Network Interface Menu
SNMP Communication Menu
Web Server Menu
Firmware Updates Menu
Factory Settings Menu

WEB
Opening a Web Connection
Connected Device Information
Security
Before Clicking Save and Reboot
After Clicking Save and Reboot
Monitor Tab
Control Tab
Configure Tab
Support Tab

SNMP
APPENDIX

Appendix A: MultiLink™ Configuration
SUPPORT AND CONTACT INFORMATION

Introduction

ABOUT THIS USER MANUAL

Welcome to the User Manual for the OpenComms Web Card. This man­ual is available from Liebert's web site at www.liebert.com. The most
recent version is always located online and you should consult the Web if
you feel you have an older copy.

ABOUT THE QUICK START GUIDE

On the next two pages you will find a copy of the Quick Start Guide. The
Quick Start Guide ships in the box with the OpenComms Web Card and
provides the most important information you need to install and configure
of the card. It is included in this manual for your reference.

INTRODUCTION

The OpenComms Web Card delivers SNMP (Simple Network Manage­ment Protocol) and Web support to the UPS in which it is installed. The
card is designed for use in a Liebert UPS with an Intellislot bay. This
include the PowerSure Interactive, UPStation GXT, UPStation GXT2U,
and Nfinity.

The OpenComms Web Card requires an Ethernet network connection
and supports both 10Mbit and 100Mbit communication speeds and either
half or full duplex.

The OpenComms Web Card enables in-band communication via the Web
from computers running web browser software.

The OpenComms Web Card enables in-band communication with net­work management systems (NMS) via SNMP.

The OpenComms Web Card integrates with Liebert's MultiLink™ soft­ware to provide notification for unattended, graceful operating system
shutdown of PCs, servers, and workstations. MultiLink is available for
most operating systems. For more information on MultiLink and a down­loadable version of MultiLink software please visit www.liebert.com.

INSTALL

· Locate the Intellislot bay on the back of your
Liebert PowerSure Interactive, UPStation GXT, or
Nfinity UPS (Use the Intellislot labeled COM1).

· Remove the plastic Intellislot cover.

· Insert the OpenComms Web Card into the

Intellislot bay.

· Secure the card with the previously removed
screws.

· Connect Ethernet cable.

DHCP: The card ships with DHCP service enabled. The MAC
address is printed on a sticker affixed to the top of the card.

OR

Static IP: To assign a static IP address, you will need to use the

Service Terminal

to configure the card. Proceed to steps 2 & 3.

CONNECT CABLE

· Locate the blue serial configuration cable (null

modem) that shipped with the card.

· Connect one end of the configuration cable to the

DB-9 port on the card.

· Connect the other end of the configuration cable

to a COM port on your PC.

CONFIGURE

! Using a terminal emulation software package, like HyperTerminal™,

open a direct connection to the card.

BAUD RATE: 9600
DATA BITS: 8
PARITY: None
STOP BITS: 1
FLOW CONTROL: None

! Press “ENTER” for the Main Menu.
! Select option “2” and follow the instructions to enter an IP

ADDRESS, NETMASK, and GATEWAY.

! Return to the Main Menu and select option “x” to exit and save

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User Manual

This Quick Start Guide is designed to
give you all of the information you need
to install and configure the OpenComms
Web Card. A full User Manual is
available online at and
covers configuration and integration
topics in further detail. It is highly
recommended that new users consult
the User Manual, which shows how to
take full advantage of the extensive
features offered by the OpenComms
Web Card.

SNMP Support

The OpenComms Web Card enables
SNMP management of the Liebert UPS
in which it is installed. To integrate the
card into your SNMP implementation,
you will need to compile the Liebert
Global Products MIB on your network
management station (NMS). The
Liebert Global Products MIB is included
in this package on CD-ROM and
supports both Windows and Unix file
formats. Please consult the readme.txt
file on the CD-ROM and the User
Manual for more on SNMP.

www.liebert.com

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1-800 222-5877
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www.liebert.com

MultiLink™ Support

The OpenComms Web Card works with
MultiLink software to provide
unattended graceful operating system
shutdown. The card can be monitored
by MultiLink over the network,
eliminating the need for serial cables.
Downloadable versions of MultiLink and
information about installing and
configuring MultiLink software is
available online at .

Web Support

WARNING: CHANGE THE
USERNAME AND PASSWORD
TODAY.

T

he OpenComms Web Card delivers
Web management and control to the
Liebert UPS in which it is installed. All
users on your network will be able to
view UPS STATUS information.
CONTROL and CONFIGURATION
capabilities are protected by a well
known username and password
combination. The default username is
“Liebert” and the default password is
also “Liebert”. You can change the
password from the Web or from the

Service Terminal

www.liebert.com

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INSTALLATION

Installing the Card

The OpenComms Web Card is hot swappable and user-serviceable.
Although you do not need to turn off the UPS, disconnect any loads, or
restart the UPS to install or remove the card, discretion should be used.

CAUTION: The Intellislot Bay is located in close proximity to the UPS'
output and the UPS' electrical receptacles. Whenever possible, you
should turn the UPS OFF when installing the card.

To install the card:

1.Locate the Intellislot bay on the back of the UPS. For Nfinity, use the
Intellislot labeled "1".

2.Remove the plastic Intellislot cover and save the screws for Step 4.

3.Insert the OpenComms Web Card into the Intellislot bay.

4.Secure the card with the screws you removed in Step 2.
NOTE: The card is powered by the UPS during both normal and on bat-

tery operation. If the UPS is ON, the card will operate normally after a
brief boot up period.

Connecting the Card to the Network

To connect the card to the network, simply plug an Ethernet cable to the
RJ-45 connector on the card.

The card support 10Mbit and 100Mbit communication speeds at either
half or full duplex. The card ships from the factory in an auto-sensing
mode. In this mode, the card works to negotiate the optimal setting for
your network environment. To turn off the auto-sensing mode and force
the card's communication speed or duplex setting, you will need to open a
Service Terminal connection to the card. Please refer to the Service Ter­minal section.

Configuring the Card

The card ships from the factory with DHCP service enabled. The MAC
address is located on a sticker affixed to the top of card. To give the card
a Static IP address, you will need to open a Service Terminal Connection
to the card. Refer to the Service Terminal section for more details.

Service Terminal

Opening a Service Terminal Connection
This section covers the Service Terminal in detail. From the Service Ter-

minal, you can configure all settings of the card.
NOTE: You can also configure many of the setting discussed in this sec-

tion from the Web. To specify that the card communicate at either 10Mbit
or 100Mbit instead of it trying to auto-negotiate, you must use the Service
Terminal

You access the Service Terminal by opening a direct serial connection to
the OpenComms Web Card.

1.Locate the blue serial configuration cable that shipped with the card.
NOTE: If you have misplaced the cable provided, you can use a standard

null modem cable with a DB-9F connector at both ends.

2.Connect one end of the blue serial configuration cable to the DB-9M
serial port on the OpenComms Web Card.

3.Connect the other end of the blue serial configuration cable to a termi­nal or a PC running terminal emulator software, like HyperTerminal ™ or
ProComm ™.

4.Use the following communication settings:
BAUD RATE:9600

DATA BITS:8
PARITY:NONE
STOP BITS:1
FLOW CONTROL:NONE

5. Press "Enter" to see the Main Menu.
If you do not see the Main Menu, press "Enter" again several times. If the

Main Menu fails to appear, confirm that the blue configuration cable is
installed properly, that your PC or terminal COM port is active, and that
you are using the correct communication settings. If, after verifying the
cable and your communication settings are correct you still do not see the
Main Menu, reinstall the card in the Intellislot Bay.

NOTE: The card is powered by the UPS. If the UPS is ON, the card will
operate automatically. If you have the cable connected while inserting
the card, you will see initialization text scroll on your screen. If the card
has already been powered, you will not see this information.

Main Menu

From the Main Menu screen, you will find configuration information func­tionally grouped.

Liebert Network Interface Card

Main Menu

---------­1: System Information
2: Network Interface
3: SNMP Communications
4: Web Server
5: Firmware Updates
6: Factory Settings

q: Quit and abort changes
x: Exit and save

Please select a key ?>
Changes you make using the Service Terminal will only take effect after

the card reboots.
Accordingly, always return to the Main Menu screen after making a

change or changes and then select either option "q" or "x". If you select
option "q" your changes will be aborted and the card will retain its previ­ous settings. When you select option "x" the card will reboot and restart
with your changes.

Selecting Option "1" from the Main Menu opens the System Information
Menu.

Liebert Network Interface Card
System Information Menu

-----------------------­1: Name Data Room UPS
2: Contact Network Services x100
3: Location Building 2, Floor 4
4: Description Supporting Main Server

<ESC>: Cancel menu level
Please select a key ?>
The System Information Menu contains four user-defined data fields. The

Service Terminal will report Uninitialized where you have not entered per­sonalized data. The System Information Menu allows you to enter useful
location and contact information. The data in these fields is available via
SNMP and is presented in the support tab on the Web page.

A typical configuration includes:
Selecting option "1" to assign a name to the UPS.

Selecting option "2" to assign an administrative contact
Selecting option "3" to assign location information.
Selecting option "4" to assign a description.

The Name field can be up to 255 characters in length. The Contact,
Location, and Description fields can be up to 64 characters in length.

If you have made changes, you need to press "Esc" to return to the Main
Menu and then press "x" to exit and save changes.

Network Interface Menu

Selecting Option "2" from the Main Menu opens the Network Interface
Menu.

Network Interface Menu

----------------------­1: Speed/Duplex Auto
2: Boot mode DHCP
IP Address 0.0.0.0
Netmask 0.0.0.0

<ESC>: Cancel menu level
Please select a key ?>

From the Network Interface Menu you can configure the Network setting
for the card

Select option "1" to change the communication speed of the card or the
duplex setting.

Please select a key ?> 1
Valid Selections:

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1. Auto

2. 10Mbs/Half Duplex

3. 10Mbs/Full Duplex

4. 100Mbs/Half Duplex

5. 100Mbs/Full Duplex
Select Speed and Duplex Setting:

The Speed/Duplex default setting is Auto and the card attempts to negoti­ate the optimal setting for your network environment. You can select a
fixed setting for either 10Mbit or 100Mbit speed, at either full or half
duplex.