Minuteman SNMP-NET User Manual

SNMP-NET

UPS SNMP Card

(Web-Based monitoring SNMP Card)

User’s Manual

PN: 34000281 R1

SNMP-NET

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction ....................................................................................................3

Features...............................................................................................................................3

System Application ..............................................................................................................3

Chapter 2 Installation ......................................................................................................4

Chapter 3 Configuration..................................................................................................5

Configuring the SNMP-NET by EzSetting ...........................................................................5

Configuring the SNMP-NET through COM Port ..................................................................6

Configuring the SNMP-NET through Telnet.........................................................................7

Configuration by Text Mode .................................................................................................7

User Manager ......................................................................................................................8

System Configuration ..........................................................................................................8

SNMP Access Control .........................................................................................................9

SNMP Trap ..........................................................................................................................10

Time Server .........................................................................................................................10

Wake On LAN......................................................................................................................11

Upgrade Firmware ...............................................................................................................11

Soft Restart..........................................................................................................................11

Reset All to Default ..............................................................................................................11

Exit without Save .................................................................................................................11

Save and Exit.......................................................................................................................11

Chapter 4 Managing SNMP-NET.....................................................................................12

Running the Web Browser (Internet Explorer).....................................................................12

Smart Shutdown ..................................................................................................................12

External Battery Pack ..........................................................................................................12

UPS Shutdown Schedule ....................................................................................................12

UPS Shutdown during Power Crisis ....................................................................................13

Wake Computer Up .............................................................................................................13

Email Notification .................................................................................................................13

SNMP Access Control Setting .............................................................................................14

Power Fail/Restore Simulation ............................................................................................14

Updating SNMP-NET Firmware from Windows...................................................................14

Chapter 5 Shutdown Software........................................................................................15

Installation Of SNMP-NET Client in Windows .....................................................................15

Installation of SNMP Shutdown Agent in Windows .............................................................15

Chapter 6 Specification...................................................................................................16

Technical Specification ........................................................................................................16

Dipswitch Definition .............................................................................................................16

LED Indicator .......................................................................................................................16

Chapter 7 Appendix.........................................................................................................17

Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................................17

Glossary...............................................................................................................................19

Obtaining Technical Assistance ...........................................................................................20

Limited Product Warranty ....................................................................................................21

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Chapter 1 Introduction

Features

• Network connection through RJ45 connector

Allows connection of the UPS directly to the Ethernet network through a RJ45 connector without
using RS232 ports on the computer and without loading any individual UPS management
software on the network server.

• Network UPS management

Allows remote management of the UPS from any workstation through Internet or Intranet.

• Remote UPS monitoring via SNMP, HTTP

Allows monitoring of the UPS using the MIB (Management Information Base), or an Internet
Browser.

• Configure UPS and system functions from any client (password protected)

Configure the UPS and the system parameters from any SNMP management station or through
an Internet Browsers using HTTP forms and objects.

• Event logs & Metering data stored in the EEPROM

Provides historical data of UPS’ power events, power quality, current status and battery
condition.

• Multiple server shutdown

The shutdown software included provides an automatic shutdown either pre-programmed by
administrator or when critical power events occur.

• Notification of users via SNMP Traps and e-mail through SMTP

• Network Time Protocol supported

• Telnet support for configuration

• BOOTP/DHCP supported

• NetBIOS Name Service supported

• MD5 HTTP security

System Application

SNMP-NET is an interface between the UPS and the network. It can obtain the status from a
UPS and issue commands to it. SNMP-NET supports two kinds of protocol – SNMP and HTTP
for user access. Through the SNMP NMS and Web Browser, the user can obtain the UPS
status; issue commands to UPS and set-up the SNMP-NET through the network.

SNMP-NET also provides shutdown software for various OS’. The shutdown software that
runs under various OS can link to the SNMP-NET automatically through the network and
communicate with SNMP-NET via SNMP protocol. The shutdown software retrieves UPS
information from SNMP-NET. The Shutdown software will then proceed to the shutdown
process in order to prevent the abnormal shutoff of host or server due to power events.

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UPS

SNMP-NET

SNMP Card

NMS Station or

Web Browser

Power Line

Ethernet

Shutdown S/W Shutdown S/W Shutdown S/W

Operating

System 1

Operating

System 2

Operating

System N.

Figure 1-1 System Application Diagram

Ethernet Connection

Reset Button

Dip Switches

Console / ENV Connection

Figure 1-2 SNMP-NET Card

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Chapter 2 Installation

Note: The SNMP-NET cards are designed to be Hot Swappable, but there is a remote chance

that when Hot-Swapping the SNMP-NET card that the UPS will shutdown. MINUTEMAN
recommends following steps 1 through 8 when installing the SNMP-NET card, but to hot-swap,
skip to step number 3 and omit steps 6, 7.

1. Turn off all the equipment that is plugged into the UPS.

2. Turn off the UPS and unplug the UPS’s power cord from the AC wall outlet.

3. Remove the Option Slot cover plate from the rear panel of the UPS.

4. Insert the SNMP-NET in to the option slot and secure with the retaining screws.

5. Connect the SNMP-NET device to your LAN.

6. Open the Internet browser and link to the SNMP-NET device by typing the default host name
“SNMP-NET” in the address box.

7. Login as administrator with “admin” for the user and “password” for the default password.

8. Open the “User Manager” page to manage your accounts and passwords.

9. Switch to the “System Configuration” page and change the default Host Name.

10. Configure the IP address, Subnet Mask, Gateway IP for SNMP-NET device. If there is no
DNS server then you need to assign an IP address for the mail server if you want to be
notified e-mail.

11. We recommended disabling the BOOTP/DHCP option and assign a valid static IP address.

12. Open the “Time Server” page to synchronize the SNMP-NET device and the Time Server.
Please refer to next section on how to construct your SNTP server.

Note: If you do not have a BOOTP/DHCP server in your LAN then follow below:

13. Make sure both of the SNMP-NET device and your workstation are in the same LAN.

14. Open EzSetting from the CD, and refer to next chapter for configuring SNMP-NET by
EzSetting.

15. Change the Host Name, and the IP Address.

16. Disable the BOOTP/DHCP option in the System Configuration group.

17. Please refer to next Chapter “Configuring the SNMP-NET by EzSetting” section for more
detail information on configuring the SNMP-NET.

Chapter 3 Configuration

The easiest way to configure the SNMP-NET is by running the EzSetting program. You can
find the program on the CD. Please see the sub-section below for more information.

If you have configured the essential network parameters successfully, you can launch the
Internet browser or telnet to the device. The first thing is to open the User Manager page and
change your account and password.

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Configuring the SNMP-NET by EzSetting

1. Prepare a workstation (Microsoft Windows 9x, Me, NT4.0, 2000, 2003, XP or later).

2. Make sure both the DIP-switches of SNMP-NET are set to OFF position (default: normal
mode) to enable network transmission.

3. Make sure the workstation and SNMP-NET device are in the same LAN.

4. Put the CD (provided) in the CD-ROM drive and find the SNMP-NET EzSetting program then
launch it.

5. Press the Discover button to search for all of the UPS’ in the LAN. All of the UPS SNMP
DEVICE will be listed in the Device List. (See 2-1)

Figure 2-1 EzSetting screen.

6. If the SNMP-NET device cannot be found, check the networking port UDP 3456 in the OS.
Open it if it is blocked.

7. Select the device in the device list to configure the network parameters then press the Modify
button to provide your account and password. The default account and password are

admin and password. (See 2-2)

Figure 2-2

Provide the account and password.

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8. Click on the Configuration button and setup the essential network parameters. (See 2-3)

Figure 2-3 Configure the system parameters.

Configuring the SNMP-NET through the COM Port

1. Prepare a workstation (Microsoft Windows 9x, Me, NT4.0, 2000, 2003, XP or later).

2. Use the RJ45 to DB9 serial cable (provided) to connect between the SNMP-NET Console
port and the COM port on the workstation.

3. Set both the DIP-switches of the SNMP-NET to OFF position (normal mode).

4. From the workstation running Microsoft Windows (9x, Me, NT4.0, 2000, 2003, XP or later),
click on the HyperTerminal icon of the accessory programs group.

5. Enter a name and choose an icon for the connection.

6. Select direct COM port connection.

7. Setup the COM port parameters - 2400 bps, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit and no flow
control.

8. Set both the DIP-switches of the SNMP-NET to ON position (configuration mode).
Messages will be displayed on the screen. Key in the administrator account (default
account is admin) and password (default password is password). The SNMP-NET
configuration utility main menu will be displayed on the screen. Please refer to the Text
Mode Configuration section for more information.

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