Powerware ConnectUPS BD, ConnectUPS X User Manual

ConnectUPS

WEB/SNMP Card

User’s Guide

X and BD Models

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Class B EMC Statements

FCC Part 15

NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital

device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

ICES-003

This Class B Interference Causing Equipment meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement sur le matériel

brouilleur du Canada.

Powerware is a registered trademark and ConnectUPS, X-Slot, BestDock, and Status@aGlance are trademarks of Powerware Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Netscape is a trademark of Netscape Communications Corporation. HyperTerminal is a registered trademark of Hilgraeve. Novell, and NetWare are registered trademarks of Novell, Inc. UNIX is a registered trademark of The Open Group. Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds. OpenView is a trademark of Hewlett-Packard Company. IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.

Requesting a Declaration of Conformity

Units that are labeled with a CE mark comply with the following harmonized standards and EU directives:

Harmonized Standards: EN 50091-1-1 and EN 50091-2; IEC 950 Second Edition,

EU Directives: 73/23/EEC, Council Directive on equipment designed for use within certain

The EC Declaration of Conformity is available upon request for products with a CE mark. For copies of the EC Declaration of Conformity, contact:

Powerware Corporation Koskelontie 13 FIN-02920 Espoo Finland Phone: +358-9-452 661 Fax: +358-9-452 665 68

Amendments A1, A2, A3, and A4

voltage limits 93/68/EEC, Amending Directive 73/23/EEC 89/336/EEC, Council Directive relating to electromagnetic compatibility 92/31/EEC, Amending Directive 89/336/EEC relating to EMC

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 Introduction 1......................................

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

2 Installation 5.......................................

ConnectUPS Web/SNMP Card Front Panels 6...........................

LED Description 7............................................

Configuration 7................................................

Configuring the Card Locally 7...................................

Configuring the Card Remotely 8.................................

3 Local Configuration 9................................

Before You Start 9..............................................

Connecting the Card 9...........................................

Configuring the Card 11...........................................

Set the IP Address, Gateway Addressand MIB System Group 14............

Set Web/SNMP Card Control Group 14..............................

Set Write Access Managers 15...................................

Set Trap Receivers 15..........................................

Set IP Addresses of Primary and SecondaryDate Server 15................

UPS Event Actions 15..........................................

Set UPS Information 16.........................................

Set Superuser Name and Password 16..............................

Email Notification 16..........................................

Set Website Links 16..........................................

Back to Main Menu 16.........................................

4 Remote Configuration 17..............................

Add a Routing Condition in the Computer 17............................

Running the Web Browser 18.......................................

Setup Network Configuration 19.....................................

5 UPS Power Management 21............................

UPS Management from a Web Browser 21.............................

Viewing Status@aGlance 21.....................................

ConnectUPS MultiView Software 22................................

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Becoming a Superuser 22.......................................

Turning the UPS On and Off 23....................................

Forcing the UPS to Shut Down 23..................................

Planning a Scheduled UPS Shutdown and Restart 24....................

Configuring E-mail Notification 25.................................

Performing a Manual UPS Battery Test 27............................

Viewing the UPS History Logs 27..................................

UPS Management from an SNMP NMS 27.............................

Viewing UPS Monitoring Parameters 28.............................

Forcing the UPS to Shut Down 28..................................

Receiving Event Traps 28........................................

Automatic Shutdown of UPS-Protected Computers 29......................

Appendix 31........................................

DIP Switch Description 32.........................................

Jumper 1 (JP1) Settings 32.........................................

Upgrading the Card Firmware 33.....................................

Service and Support 34...........................................

Two-Year Limited Warranty (US and Canada Only) 35......................

International Limited Warranty 36....................................

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CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

The ConnectUPSZWeb/SNMP Card is a network card for your uninterruptible power system (UPS) that provides both SNMP and HTTP compatibility. You can install the card in any Powerware

The ConnectUPS Web/SNMP Card is available in two models: the ConnectUPS-X for X-Slot UPSs and the ConnectUPS-BD for UPSs with a BestDock slot. Both models can connect to a twisted-pair Ethernet (10/100BaseT) network using an RJ-45 connector.

The ConnectUPS-X has a built-in switching hub that allows three additional network devices to be connected to the network without the requirement of additional network drops.

With the ConnectUPS Web/SNMP Card, you can monitor the UPS several different ways:

using a Web browser such as Microsoft

or NetscapeZto monitor and manage the connected UPS. using your Internet-ready cell phone or PDA (personal

digital assistant). SNMP-compatible network management software

(user-supplied) monitors the UPS in a method similar to that of other network devices.

The card also supports remote monitoring and shutdown from UPS-protected computer systems. NetWatch client software for use with a ConnectUPS Web/SNMP Card is supplied on the Powerware Software Suite CD or on the Web at www.powerware.com. Client software is available for Microsoft Windows NetWare9and various versions of UNIX9including Linux These programs communicate through TCP/IP with the ConnectUPS Web/SNMP Card and automatically shutdown the protected system during extended power outages.

UPS that has an X-SlotZor a BestDockZslot.

Internet Explorer

9

95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP, Novell

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In addition, the ConnectUPS Web/SNMP Card has the following features:

Hot-swappable feature simplifies installation by allowing

you to install the card safely without powering down the critical UPS load.

Configuration from serial port, Telnet, or HTTP Web

browser. Management from HTTP Web browser, Internet-ready cell

phone or PDA, or SNMP management software. E-mail notification of changes in the UPS status through

SMTP (simple mail transport protocol) via e-mail client software, a PCS (personal communication services) phone, or alphanumeric pager.

Supports Powerware (XUPS.MIB) and RFC-1628 Standard

UPS (STDUPSV1.MIB) management information bases. Firmware upgradable from a Microsoft Windows utility via

a network connection. Scheduling function to control UPS shutdowns and

startups. History log files (data and events) for recording power

problems. UPS status information available to registered NetWatch

clients for automatic shutdown of Microsoft Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP, Novell NetWare, and UNIX (including Linux).

With a special Status@aGlanceZpage, a color-coded

background on your Web browser provides quick visibility of the UPS status.

Multiple ConnectUPS Web/SNMP Cards can be monitored

simply using free ConnectUPS MultiView software.

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System Application

The following diagram shows how the ConnectUPS Web/SNMP Card can be used in a network application.

Management

Station or

Terminal

RS-232

UPS

ConnectUPS-X

ConnectUPS-BD

Introduction

NMS Station

Web Browser

Additional network connections

with ConnectUPS-X

Power Line

NetWatch Client NetWatch Client NetWatch Client

Microsoft Windows

95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP

UNIX/Linux

NetWare

Figure 1. ConnectUPSWeb/SNMP Card SystemApplication Diagram

Ethernet

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CHAPTER 2

INSTALLATION

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

To install the ConnectUPS Web/SNMP Card, perform the following steps:

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

0 (off) position.

the

2. Remove the X-Slot or BestDock cover on the UPS rear

panel. Retain the screws.

NOTE If there is another card already installed with an attached communication cable, disconnect the cable and then remove the card.

3. To prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD), place one

hand on a metal surface such as the UPS rear panel. Slide the ConnectUPS Web/SNMP Card into the open

slot and secure with the screws removed in Step 2.

0 1

4. Connect an active 10/100BaseT cable to the Uplink

Ethernet connector on the ConnectUPS-X or to the network connector on the ConnectUPS-BD.

NOTE Three additional 10/100 Mb Ethernet connectors are available on the ConnectUPS-X and are served by an internal switching hub. If you frequently move devices between these connectors or make configuration changes, it may be necessary to clear the cache by pressing the Reset button on the card front panel.

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ConnectUPS Web/SNMP Card Front Panels

The card panel details are shown in Figure 2 and Figure 3.

Uplink Ethernet Connector

10 Mb Network LEDs (yellow)

100 Mb Network LEDs (green)

Additional Ethernet Connectors

Figure 2. ConnectUPS-XPanel Details

DIP Switch

Off

Power LED (green)

COM Port

Ethernet Connector

COM NETWORK

Status LED (yellow)

Off

Reset Button

100 Mb Network LED (green)

DIP Switch

Reset Button

Status LED (yellow)

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10 Mb Network LED (yellow)

LED Description

The functions of the ConnectUPS Web/SNMP Card are indicated by the Status and either the 10 Mb or 100 Mb LEDs, as listed in Table 1.

Table 1. LED Definitions

Status LED 10 Mb or

Flickering On/Flickering Normal operation with Ethernet traffic

Configuration

You must configure the ConnectUPS Web/SNMP Card before you can use it. There are two ways to configure the card:

locally through the serial communication port

remotely using a Web browser or Telnet utility

Installation

Card Function Description

100 Mb LED

On On ConnectUPS Web/SNMP Card error Off Off UPS power low (no power to the

ConnectUPS Web/SNMP Card)

Flashing Flashing No connection to UPS (alternate flashing as

the ConnectUPS Web/SNMP Card restarts)

Configuring the Card Locally

The card has a configuration program that you can access by using the supplied serial cable to connect the card to a terminal or a computer with a terminal emulation program.

If you choose to configure your card locally, see “Local

Configuration” on page 9.

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