2 INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION__________________________________________________11
2.1 I
2.2 B
2.3 E
NTRODUCTION
1.1.1 Connecting the UPS / STS to the Network ___________________________________________5
The Network Management Card:__________________________________________________________5
1.1.2 Protecting the computers / servers _________________________________________________6
1.1.3 Monitoring the UPSs over the network ______________________________________________6
RESENTATION OF THE NETWORK MANAGEMENT CARDS
RESENTATION OF THE ENVIRONMENT SENSOR SOLUTION
IRECT SENDING OF E-MAIL
ENDING TEXT MESSAGES
OMPATIBILITY WITH THE NETWORK MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
ECHNICAL DATA
4.1.1 Shutdown criteria managed by the Management Card_________________________________60
4.1.2 Specific set-up for long autonomy installation (> 30 mn) _______________________________61
HE DIFFERENT SERVER AND
4.2.1 Extended power outage, shutdown initiated by the Shutdown Timer ______________________62
4.2.2 Extended power outage, shutdown initiated by the “Low battery power” message ___________63
4.2.3 Extended power outage, shutdown initiated by the Shutdown Timer, but utility restoration before
the end of the Shutdown Duration ________________________________________________________64
◗provides information on events concerning the supply of power to the computers connected to your
computer network,
◗ carries out automatic shutdown of computer systems,
◗ monitors and controls all the UPSs connected to the network.
◗ monitors all the STS connected to the network,
As illustrated in the picture below, MGE Network Solution provides these 3 main functions:
◗ connecting the UPS / STS to the Network,
◗ protecting the computers powered by UPS,
◗ monitoring the UPSs / STSs over the Network
1.1.1 Connecting the UPS / STS to the Network
This function can be performed either through network Cards inserted in the UPS (Network Management
Card).
The Network Management Card:
◗manages communication with the UPS / STS,
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◗ periodically accesses the information concerning the UPS / STS,
◗ makes this information available to the connected applications (Network Shutdown Modules, Web
Browser, Network Management Systems, Enterprise Power Manager)
Operation may be in standard secure mode (the default mode) or in SSL secure mode (Secure Socket Layer
SSL).
1.1.2 Protecting the computers / servers
This function is performed by the Network Shutdown Module installed on each of the servers to be protected.
Note that the Shutdown Module is available on several Operating Systems.
The Network Shutdown module (only available for UPS, not for STS):
◗ Continuously waits for information from the Network Management Card connected to the MGE UPSs.
◗ warns administrators and users if AC power fails and proceeds with graceful system shutdown before the
end of battery backup power is reached.
1.1.3 Monitoring the UPSs over the network
Depending on your needs, you can either use:
◗ your Internet browser to monitor each UPS, as Management Card include a Web server.
◗ your company’s standard Network Management System (HP-Openview, CA Unicenter, HP Insight
Manager, IBM Tivoli Netview). To simplify integration of MGE UPSs with these NMS, you can use one of
the Network Management System Kits for MGE devices. These kits are available on Management Pac 2
CD-Rom. (ref 66923)
◗the MGE supervisor " Enterprise Power Manager "
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1.1.4 Connection
1.1.4.1 How to connect UPS / network :
◗ Insert the optional card in the UPS / STS and connect the device to the computer network.
◗ Start the MGE UPS / STS, then the computers.
1.1.4.2 Setting up the protection, for UPS only
◗ Set up the Network Management Card (see user manual).
◗ Install Network Shutdown Module on all machines that are to be protected by the UPS (supplied with UPS
battery backup power).
The software components for each platform and the user manuals are supplied free-of-charge on the SolutionPac 2 CD are available or for download on the www.apc.com Web site.
1.2 Presentation of the Network Management Cards (NMC)
MGE provides one form factors for its Network Management Cards :
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◗NMC Transverse for UPS, in UPS slot, like the MGE Galaxy PW, MGE Galaxy PW 1000, MGE Galaxy
◗NMC Transverse for STS, in STS slot, like the MGE Epsilon STS and MGE Upsilon STS
.
The Network Management Cards acquire information on the operation status of the UPS / STS systems and
provide remote control of these systems by means of an ETHERNET network from any SNMP administration
station or Web browser. They also supply alarms to the Network Shutdown Modules to trigger shutdown or
other automatic actions for protected servers.
A simple html browser is used for supervision and configuration.
Network Management Cards are compatible with :
1.3 Presentation of the Environment Sensor solution
The Environment Sensor solution comprises a box to be connected to the Card Settings port of the
Network Management Cards:
Environment Sensor enables measurement of temperature and humidity around the UPS, consideration of
external alarms via 2 dry contacts and notification of alarms according to pre-programmed thresholds.
1.4 Direct sending of E-mail
When a UPS / STS event occurs, the Network Management Card can directly notify up to 4 intranet or
extranet addressees by e-mail (see Email Notification and Email Message Settings).
1.5 Sending text messages (SMS)
SMS messages can be sent by specific configuration of the e-mail function via the internet access
providers making the e-mail / SMS transfer.
1.6 Compatibility with the Network Management Systems (NMS) – Trap sending
The Network Management Cards are compatible with the major Network Management Systems (IBM Tivoli,
CA Unicenter, HP Insight Manager ..),. The Management-Pac 2 offering includes the necessary SNMP
plug-in to allow an easy integration in the NMS. Events are notified by SNMP trap
◗ NMS can subscribe on page “Notified Application”
◗ SNMP sequences are described in chapter “Server protection”
The trap list can be looked over in the document “Agent's MIB description” available on apc.com.
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1.7 Technical data
1.7.1 Configuration
The user can configure the card with one of the following means:
◗ Web browser
◗ Local serial link
◗ Telnet console
◗ BOOTP/DHCP
◗ Mupgrade
1.7.2 Administration
◗ Up to 50 workstations protected
◗ Up to 15 browsers connected at the same time
◗ E-mail sending configurable according to UPS alarms and transmission of a periodical report
◗ Measurement of temperature and humidity, adjustable thresholds, possibility of sending e-mails and shutting
down the installation
◗ Control of UPS on/off switching via the HTML interface
◗ Adjustment and control Power via the HTML interface, sequential starting of the installation and
optimisation of backup time by shutting down non-priority systems
◗ Adjustment of date and time via NTP server - Daylight Saving Time management
◗ Protection by encrypted password.
◗ Protection by secured connection SSL and SSH
◗ Saving of logs in the non-volatile memory
◗ Automatic language detection according to browser configuration.
◗ Languages available: English / French / Spanish / German / Italian
◗ On-line help available for each page
◗ Card firmware updated via the network
◗ Card configuration deployment on your installed base through network utility (Mupgrade)
1.7.3 Network
◗ Fast ETHERNET 10/100 Mbits compatibility with auto-negotiation on the RJ45 outlet
◗ SNMP trap port modifiable (by default = 162)
1.7.4 MIB (Management Information Base)
◗ MIB IETF UPS (RFC1628) for UPS
◗ MIB MGE V1.7 AD, for UPS
◗ MIB MGE V2.2 AA, for STS
1.7.5 Environment sensor
◗ Temperature measurement from 0 to 70 °C with +/- 1° C accuracy
◗ Measurement of humidity from 0 to 100 % with +/- 6 % accuracy
◗ Min / max time-stamped function for temperature and humidity
◗ Choice of temperature readings in Celsius or Fahrenheit
◗ High and low thresholds, hysteresis and offset adjustable via Web interface
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◗ Possibility of notification of status changes by e-mail, SMS or SNMP traps
◗ Position detection of 2 dry contacts (maximum sensor/contact distance: 20 m)
◗ Name and status of each configurable contact
◗ Recording of events and measurements in the card log
◗ Possibility of shutting down the installation in the event of a threshold being exceeded or on opening /
closure of a dry contact
◗Connection to the card with straight CAT5 RJ45 network cables (maximum card/sensor distance: 20 m)
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2 Installation and Configuration
For the following sections, read the installation manual supplied with the card or available for download on the
www.apc.com web site in the “Download area” section .
2.1 Installation
2.1.1 Installing the card in the UPS / STS
2.1.2 Connecting the card to the IT network
2.1.3 Understanding front panel signals
2.2 Basic configuration
2.2.1 List of default parameters
2.2.2 Adjusting the network parameters
2.2.3 Rebooting the card
2.2.4 Restoring factory configuration
2.2.5 Lost password – restoring the default password
2.2.6 Checking that the card is working
2.3 Environment Sensor
Read the installation manual supplied with the box.
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3 Supervision / Administration via a Web browser
A JVM (Java Virtual Machine) is required to ensure correct display of information in HTML pages.
◗On a computer equipped with a Web browser (Internet Explorer or Netscape recommended), enter the
address initialised previously in the Installation chapter (e.g.: http://213.30.17.30.)
◗The “UPS properties” or “STS properties” home page is displayed.
3.1 Optimising the performance of your browser
◗To view status changes on the UPS in real time, the browser must be configured so that it automatically
refreshes all the objects on the current page.
Example on IE : Tools / Internet Options / General / Parameters menu, tick Every time this page is visited and validate.
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3.2 UPS / STS
3.2.1 “UPS properties” page
◗This page gives instant access to the essential information about your UPS.
This page is automatically refreshed every 10 seconds (by default).
To change this value, go to the “System” page.
3.2.1.1 UPS zone: general information on the UPS.
Indication of the picture and generic name of the UPS range
Computer room: Customised name of your system corresponding to the “upsIdentName” object of the UPS
MIB (RFC 1628)
You can change this name on the “System” page.
• Normal operation
•
• Alarm present. This icon links directly to
•
the alarm page
3.2.1.2 “UPS status” zone: essential information
◗The various icons showing the status of the UPS are:
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•
•
•
•
“Communication”: indicates the status of the communication between the card and the UPS
“Power source”: indicates whether the power comes from the utility or from the UPS battery
“Batteries”: indicates whether the battery is being charged or discharged
“Output load level”: indicates the power percentage used at UPS output
“Output”: indicates if the UPS output is protected, Powered or not Powered
• Battery operation
• Load powered by main AC
• Loss of communication with the UPS
• Battery fault
3.2.1.3 “Battery status” zone:
◗ “Bargraph”: Graph showing the remaining battery charge (in percent).
◗ “Battery charge level”: Remaining battery charge (in percent).
◗ “Remaining backup time”: Estimation of the maximum backup time remaining before UPS shutdown.
This time can be modified by the adjustments on the “Shutdown parameters” page
◗“Last periodical test”: Result of the last automatic battery test carried out by the UPS
Possible values are:
- OK: the test was completed correctly
– NOK: the battery needs to be checked
– Deactivated: the automatic battery test is not validated on the UPS
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3.2.2 “STS properties” page
◗This page gives instant access to the essential information about your STS.
This page is automatically refreshed every 10 seconds (by default).
To change this value, go to the “System” page.
3.2.2.1 STS zone: general information on the STS.
Indication of the picture and generic name of the UPS range
Computer room: Customised name of your system corresponding to the “upsIdentName” object of the UPS
MIB (RFC 1628)
You can change this name on the “System” page.
• Normal operation
•
• Alarm present. This icon links directly to
•
the alarm page
3.2.2.2 “STS status” zone: essential information
◗ The various icons showing the status of the UPS are:
•
• Loss of communication with the STS
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“Communication”: indicates the status of the communication between the card and the STS
“Output”: indicates whether the output is or not powered
“Output load level”: indicates the power percentage used at STS output
“Transfer”: indicates if it is possible to switch from one used source to the other.
3.2.2.3 “Sources status” zone:
◗ “Active source”: indicate which source is currently used.
Possible values are:
- 1: for source 1
- 2 : for source 2
– Unknow : if value unknown (intialization, lost of communication)
◗ “Prefered source”: indicate which source is used, if none source is faulty
Possible values are:
- 1: for source 1
- 2 : for source 2
– Unknow : if value unknown (intialization, lost of communication)
3.2.3 About
The “About your UPS” or “About your STS” zone provides information on the UPS / STS, in particular, the
name range and software version. Are also available, the current NMC firmware release.
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3.2.4 On-line help
On-line contextual help in English is available at the top of each page by clicking on the Help link, which is
always located on the top right corner.
The Help page always opens a new window. There is two help pages, dedicated to the device : one help for
UPS, other one for STS.
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Active power
–
Global an
d per phase
Apparente power
–
Global and per phase
Output current
Output voltage Phase / neutral
Frequency and power factor
Input current
Input voltage Phase / Phase
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3.2.5 UPS 3-Phase display
Click 3-phase display to access to the detailed monitoring page
This item is added to the menu for all single UPSs having a three-phase output.
The link on the gauge symbols gives access to the measurement page related to the function.
Function symbols are outlined in red when an alarm is present.
The red triangle, linked to the alarm page, appears when an alarm is present, otherwise a green
symbol is displayed.
This page is automatically refreshed every 10 seconds (by default).
To change this value, go to the “System” page.
Static ByPass
Inverter
Rectifier
Battery
3.2.5.1 Normal input measurements
Static switch operation
Battery
Maintenance position
Normal operation
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By Pass current
By Pass voltage Phase / Phase
Remaining backup time estimted by the UPS
Battery charge level
Battery vol
tage
Battery current
–
Negative when discharging
Battery temp.
–
Internal temperature probe
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3.2.5.2 Battery measurements
3.2.5.3 By Pass measurements
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3.2.6 STS 3-Phase display
Click 3-phase display to access to the detailed monitoring page
This item is added to the menu for all single UPSs having a three-phase output.
The link on the gauge symbols gives access to the measurement page related to the function.
Function symbols are outlined in red when an alarm is present.
The red triangle, linked to the alarm page, appears when an alarm is present, otherwise a green
symbol is displayed.
This page is automatically refreshed every 10 seconds (by default).
To change this value, go to the “System” page.
Output active power
Output apparent power
Output frequency
Output current
Output voltage Phase / Phase
Output power factor
Output crest factor
Source1 source2 dephasement
Maintenance position, on Source 2
Normal position, on Source 2
No Alarm – STS OK
Maintenance position, on Source 1
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3.2.6.1 Source 2 input measurement
Source 1 current
Source 1 voltage Phase / Phase
Source 1 frequency
Source 1 neutral current
3.2.6.2 Source 2 input measurement
Source 2 current
Source 2 voltage Phase / Phase
Source 2 frequency
Source 2 neutral current
3.2.7 UPS Control
Click on the “UPS Control” section in the menu.
If the UPS is not compatible with this function, a warning message is sent to the user.
UPS configuration may also prevent the commands from being properly run. Read the UPS manual for more
information.
This page enables triggering of startup and shutdown sequences for the UPS main output
The status of output is displayed by a symbol associated with the Off label (red symbol) or Powered (green
symbol).
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◗The shutdown sequences take into account the time required for the registered servers to shut down
without losing data (see shutdown parameters ). Once the sequence has started, the commands are
disabled until it ends.
◗After a startup sequence, the commands are disabled for 120 seconds to enable the servers to fully restart
The Check column proposes six different commands, and a command is only actually started after clicking on
'Execute':
“Safe power down”: a sequence to switch off output power is launched immediately. The symbol representing
the output flashes, indicating that the sequence is in progress. The systems supplied are shut down correctly
while the shutdown sequence is running, then the output is cut.
“Safe power down & reboot”: A sequence to switch off then restore output power is launched immediately.
The symbol representing the output flashes, indicating that the shutdown sequence is in progress. The
powered systems are shut down correctly during the shutdown sequence, then the output is switched off.
Finally, the restart sequence is launched at the end of the time delay specified in the “Toggle duration”
parameter. The output status is updated.
“Immediate On”: a sequence to switch on output power is launched immediately. The output is re-powered
and the systems supplied start up again correctly.
“Delayed, safe power down”: this is the same switch off sequence as for the “ Safe power down ” command,
but postponed by the number of seconds programmed in the “Off Delay” parameter.
“Delayed, safe power down & reboot:” this is the same switch off then on sequence as for the Safe power down & reboot ” command, but postponed by the number of seconds programmed in the “ Off Delay ”
parameter.
“Delayed On ”: this is the same switch on sequence as for the “ Immediate On ” command, but postponed by
the number of seconds programmed in the “ On Delay ” parameter.
The Save button saves the Off Delay, Toggle duration and On Delay parameters on the card .
Security: The administrator must click on Save and enter his login / password to save modifications or run
commands. The login and password by default are: MGEUPS.
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3.2.8 UPS weekly schedule programming
Click on the “Weekly schedule” section of the menu.
If the UPS is not compatible with this function, a warning message is sent to the user.
UPS configuration may also prevent the commands from being properly run. Read the UPS manual for more
information.
The weekly schedule enables the administrator to optimise power consumption or program a reboot of the
protected equipment at a set time.
In a shutdown sequence, the Network Shutdown Modules connected to the card are informed and ensure
that each machine is shut down correctly before the UPS output is switched off (dependant of the UPS settings
and UPS type).
Up to 7 UPS shutdown sequences (dependant of the UPS settings and UPS type) can be programmed in one
week, with a minimum shutdown delay of 30 minutes.
Security: the administrator clicks on “Save” and enters his/her login / password to save any edits. The login
and password by default are: MGEUPS.
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3.2.9 Shutdown parameters
◗Click on the “Shutdown parameters” section in the menu to see the list of parameters.
Important note:
For installations that do not use Network Shutdown Module (backup units, routers and other internetworking
equipment, automated systems, etc.) or in the event of long backup periods, the card will send a command to
the UPS (dependant of the UPS settings and UPS type) to shut off end of the programmed Shutdown After
time. To prevent this, the Shutdown After box must be not selected (default)
This page enables viewing and configuration of UPS operation parameters in battery mode and for power
restoration.
When you tick the Show advanced parameters option, extra parameters are displayed. These parameters
enable, in particular, adjustment of certain thresholds related to the percentage of remaining battery charge
level.
The Output column enables each output to be named (maximum 30 characters).
Note
For the output
◗Shutdown after is the operating time in minutes left for users after a switch to backup before starting
the shutdown sequences of the UPS and its equipment (from 0 to 1092).
◗If remaining time under (from 0 to 9999 seconds) and If Capacity under (from 0 to 100%) are two
extra conditions for remaining backup time and battery level that can trigger shutdown sequences
before the “Shutdown after” period runs out
◗Shutdown duration is the time required for complete shutdown of systems when a switch to backup
time is long enough to trigger the shutdown sequences. It is calculated automatically at the maximum
of Shutdown duration of subscribed clients but can be modified in the Advanced mode
◗Restart after is the minimum shutdown time before restarting the UPS after a shutdown sequence. It is
thus possible to limit repeated restarts that may be due to several successive utility failures.
◗If the Battery is charged for and If Capacity exceeds are two extra conditions for minimum battery
level and maximum recharge time to be reached before restarting the UPS after utility restoration
Security: The administrator has to click on Save and enter his login/password to save any modifications. The
default login and password are: MGEUPS
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