ConnectUPS™ Web/SNMP product family
With the growth in distributed computing, comput-
ing and communication resources reside in multiple
remote locations—and so do the uninterruptible
power systems (UPSs) that protect them.
Powerware ConnectUPS Web/SNMP Cards enable
you to monitor and control remote UPSs from a
Web browsers or industry standard network man-
agement systems. A complete family addresses a
broad range of Powerware UPS models, installation
options (internal, external), communications (Web,
SNMP, or both), and network rates (10Mbps,
100Mbps, or both):
ConnectUPS-X connects to the X-slot on a
Powerware UPS, supports real-time Web and
SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol)
communication over 10/100BaseT Ethernet
connections, and serves as a power-protected
switching hub to support three additional
10/100BaseT links
ConnectUPS-BD supports Powerware UPSs that
have BestDock ports, and provides real-time,
Web-based and SNMP-based monitoring and
control over 10/100BaseT Ethernet connections
ConnectUPS-E provides equivalent real-time
capabilities in an external device, specifically
designed for Powerware 9150 and 9305 UPSs.
ConnectUPS BestLink is an external module
specifically designed for monitoring and control-
ling Powerware Ferrups UPSs
Features
Supports real-time monitoring and
control of UPSs across the network
Enables monitoring and control via
Web browsers, *SNMP-compliant
network management systems or
power management software
Delivers alarm notifications through
email, to mobile phones, pagers, or
SNMP traps
Enables rapid identification and
analysis of critical power conditions
Logs and graphs detailed historical
data to analyze trends
Uses standard communication
protocols on 10Mb and 100Mb
Ethernet networks
Performs as a switching hub for
three 10/100Mbps connections
(ConnectUPS-X)
Enables orderly shutdown and restart
of remote UPSs
Supports orderly shutdown of
protected operating systems
during power outages
Interworks with optional Powerware
probe to monitor environmental
conditions at remote sites
Supports in-service installation and
upgrades without interrupting critical
loads (most models)
*Features may vary depending on the
ConnectUPS model
NEW!
ConnectUPS-E
ConnectUPS-BD
ConnectUPS-X
Simply point your Web browser to the IP address
of the ConnectUPS Web/SNMP card for a display
of current status. You can access this information
from a PC, Internet-ready wireless device, or
SNMP management software.
Snapshot
Real-time monitoring
Gain up-to-the-minute assurance that comput-
ing and communication systems are receiving
the continuous, clean power they demand.
Through easily navigable Web pages, network
administrators can check system status and view
critical meter information, such as input and
output voltage, UPS load, battery voltage and
condition, at any time.
Visibility via the Web
ConnectUPS-X, ConnectUPS-BD, ConnectUPS-E
and BestLink options support standard Web
browsers, such as Internet Explorer or Netscape.
Displays have been designed also for simplified
viewing using mobile phone or PDA (personal
digital assistant) browsers - enabling systems
managers to stay informed even when away from
their mission-critical workstations and servers.
Type: Ethernet, Internet
connectivity device
Installation: Hot-pluggable
Web Browser support: Internet Explorer
Software support: LanSafe, NetWatch,
PowerVision
Additional features: 3-port switching hub
(ConnectUPS-X) & optional
environmental monitoring
View critical power parameters over the Web
from your PC, mobile phone, or PDA.
Orderly shutdown of remote operating
systems
When alarm conditions persist for a specified peri-
od, from 1 to 600 seconds, the ConnectUPS initiates
orderly shutdown of affected equipment. Using
NetWatch software (which is included with
ConnectUPS products and loaded on the protected
computers), up to 255 Windows, Novell, Macintosh,
and UNIX/Linux computers can be gracefully shut
down without operator intervention. This capability
ensures data integrity during a power outage that
exceeds UPS backup time.
The system manager automatically receives warning
messages when (A) the UPS has shifted to battery
power, (B) battery power is getting low, or (C)
orderly shut-down procedures are being initiated.
You define exactly how to manage this shutdown -
such as how long after going to battery power to
begin shutdown, and how to stage the shutdown of
servers by importance.
Integration with standard SNMP
management software
You can use an industry-standard network manage-
ment system (NMS) - such as HP OpenView, IBM
Director, Tivoli, or CiscoWorks 2000 - to monitor
power conditions across the enterprise and to
manage remote UPS systems and the operating
systems they protect.
Integrate power protection into your existing SNMP
network management system
Rapid notification via email speeds corrective action
Automatic notification of alarm
conditions
ConnectUPS options send real-time alert notifications
to four designated recipients via email, PCS mobile
phone, or pager, and via SNMP traps to an NMS or
network messaging to Powerware NetWatch software.
Each recipient has the option of receiving real-time
event messages, daily status reports based on critical-
ity, containing data and event log files, ora combina-
tion of routine reports and event notifications.
Remote administration of UPSs
From a Web browser or NMS, which may be
hundreds or thousands of miles away, a system
administrator can shut down or reboot a remote
UPS, perform remote UPS battery tests, and set up
scheduled shutdowns of UPSs and associated servers.
The ability to shut down or restart systems without a
site visit dramatically reduces field service expense
and response time. Scheduled shutdowns can be
devised to conserve power or tighten security during
specific time periods, such as evenings or weekends.
Configuration of control settings is fast,
easy and password-protected
Full support for UPS MIB and beyond
For monitoring and managing remote UPSs through an
NMS, ConnectUPS options support not only the stan-
dard UPS MIB (management information base) SNMP
structure, but also Powerware’s unique extensions to
that MIB structure, which enable advanced functions
that are not addressed in the RFC-1628 standard.
If the UPS supports individual control of "load seg-
ments" (groups of outlets), the ConnectUPS detects
these load segments and provides the appropriate
level of service to each, as configured by the system
administrator.
Track and record detailed historical
data ConnectUPS-X, ConnectUPS-BD, BestLink, and
ConnectUPS-E modules have built-in data and event
logs that track and record specific power-related
occurrences over time, at user-defined increments
as fine as one-minute intervals.
Track key parameters with the ConnectUPS
data log
Graph historical trends for rapid
analysis
A JAVA applet on these four ConnectUPS options
graphs data and event log values over time, making
it easy to analyze chronic power problems and iden-
tify trends and cause-and-effect relationships. Zoom
and data-masking functions pinpoint specific anom-
alies for further investigation. Text-based event logs
contain easy-to-understand event descriptions with
corresponding date and time stamp.
Analyze trends with powerful visualization tools.
To find out more, visit our Web site at
www.powerware.com, or contact us at
1-800-753-9433.
Integrated switching hub capability
The ConnectUPS-X module serves double duty
as a switching hub for three additional power-
protected 10/100BaseT Ethernet connections,
thereby eliminating the expense of buying a
separate switching hub and a UPS to protect it.
Monitoring remote environmental
conditions
ConnectUPS modules interwork with the
Powerware Environmental Monitoring Probe
(EMP) to remotely monitor the ambient tem-
perature and humidity of the remote environ-
ment, as well as the status of two additional
contact devices, such as a smoke detector or
open-door sensor. This information can be
used to trigger alarm notifications and automat-
ed shutdown.
In-service installation and upgrades
ConnectUPS modules can be installed without
interrupting critical loads, and can be easily
updated over network connections. A simple
network-based utility is used to discover and
update multiple ConnectUPS modules on the
network. For detail about features by model—
and which ConnectUPS models are right for
your Powerware UPSs—refer to the chart on
the next page.
Custom-configure shutdown procedures with
easy-to-use screens
MODEL CONNECTUPS-X CONNECTUPS-BD CONNECTUPS-E BESTLINK
Description Card providing remote monitoring and control of Powerware UPSs
Protocol Support
HTTP, SNMP, TFTP, Telnet, BootP, DHCP, WAP, ARP, RARP
UPS Slot Type
X-slot BestDock External External
Network Support
Ethernet 10/100BaseT
Switching hub
Yes (Three 10/100BaseT Connections) No
Temp & Humidity Monitoring Yes
UPS Compatibility
see chart below
Supported MIB
UPS standard MIB RFC-1628, Powerware MIB, MIB II BestLink MIB
O/S Supported
Microsoft Windows 9X, ME, 2000/NT and XP, Various UNIX (including Linux) versions,
for Shutdown*
Novell NetWare, Macintosh
Operating Temperature
0 to 40º C
Operating Humidity
10 – 80%, non-condensing
Power Input
9VDC unregulated
12V unregulated
Power Consumption
3.5 Watts
Dimensions (inches)
4.7x4.5x1.5 5.3x3.2x1.3 5.3x3.4x1.1 5.3x3.4x1.1
(mm)
120x114x39 134x81x33 134x86x27 134x86x27
Weight 6oz. 4oz. 6oz. 6oz.
Regulatory
FCC Class B FCC Class A
Technical Specifications
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Revision 10/03
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ConnectUPS/Powerware UPS Compatibility
Model Part Number Powerware UPSs Environmental Monitoring Probe
X-slot ConnectUPS-X 103002974-5501 5115 RM, 5125, 9125, 9320, 9330, 9335 and 9340 Yes
via Expansion Chassis: 9120, 9170+, 9315
Best Dock ConnectUPS-BD 103002973-5501 9120 and 9170+ Yes
ConnectUPS-E 103003535-5501 9150 and 9305 Yes
BestLink Web/SNMP IPK-0318 FERRUPS
Legacy ConnectUPS:
ConnectUPS-M 05146288-5501 5115 RM, 5125, 9125, 9320, 9330, 9335 and 9340
via Expansion Chassis: 9120, 9170+, 9315
ConnectUPS-Ethernet Twisted Pair 101690002-002 9115
Typical Networked UPS Solution Using ConnectUPS Products
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