Tripp Lite MT-SE-37-02 User Manual

SNMP Solo

Owner’s Manual

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SNMP Solo

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MT-SE-37/02

12-DEC-99

93-1469 (9909097) 12/99

Limited Warranty

Tripp Lite warrants that each product sold by Tripp Lite is compatible with existing commercially available computer operating environments and is free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use. This warranty is applicable only to the initial end user (END USER), and is not transferable. The duration of this warranty is one (1) year from the date of the first retail sale or the date of delivery to the PURCHASER, whichever occurs first, subject to the following conditions.

If the PURCHASER discovers within the duration of this warranty a failure of the product to perform compatibly with presently existing computer equipment or a defect in material or workmanship, the PURCHASER must promptly notify Tripp Lite in writing within the duration of the warranty. Tripp Lite’s obligation under this warranty is limited to the replacement or repair, subject to the conditions specified below, of such product returned intact to Tripp Lite which shall appear to Tripp Lite, upon inspection, to have been either incompatible or defective. Replacement or repair will be made at Tripp Lite’s Technical Support Center. Such repair or replacement shall be at Tripp Lite’s expense. This warranty does not cover any taxes which may be due in connection with replacement or repair, nor any installation, removal, transportation or postage costs. These expenses will be paid by PURCHASER. If Tripp Lite is unable to repair or replace the product to conform to this warranty after a reasonable number of attempts, Tripp Lite will refund the purchase price to the purchaser or dealer product was sold through. Remedies under this warranty are expressly limited to those specified above.

TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW, TRIPP LITE DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY. TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW, TRIPP LITE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOSS OF PROFITS, INJURIES TO PROPERTY, LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT OR ANY ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so that the above limitation on duration of implied warranties may not apply to you. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. You are advised to consult applicable state laws.

No warranty is made with respect to other products sold by Tripp Lite which do not bear the name Tripp Lite, and no recommendation of such other product shall imply or constitute any warranty with respect to them. The warranty does not apply to products which have been abused, mishandled, modified, damaged, by act of God or a source external to the product; repaired by others; or which have their serial numbers removed or altered.

Please register your unit by completing the Warranty Registration Card enclosed with your product. Should you need to make a claim, please contact your dealer or Tripp Lite; giving the serial number, date of purchase and details of the fault.

Governing Law

This statement shall be construed, interpreted, and governed by the laws of the State of Illinois.

YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ THIS AGREEMENT, UNDERSTAND IT AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY ITS TERMS AND CONDITIONS. YOU FURTHER AGREE THAT THIS IS THE SOLE AGREEMENT BETWEEN US AND SUPERSEDES ANY PROPOSAL OR AGREEMENT ORAL OR WRITTEN BETWEEN US RELATING TO THE SUBJECT MATTER.

(Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you.)

FCC Compliance

SNMP Solo has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.

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. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case users will be required to correct the interference at their own expense.

CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS TO THIS EQUIPMENT NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY THE MANUFACTURER COULD VOID YOUR AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.

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Unauthorized reproduction prohibited.

Trademarks

SNMP Solo is a trademark of Tripp Lite. IBM, IBM NetView/6000 are trademarks or registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corp. Hewlett-Packard, HP, HP Open View are trademarks or registered trademarks of Hewlett-Packard Company. Microsoft, MS, MS-DOS, XENIX are registered trademarks and Windows, Windows NT, LAN Manager, and Win32 are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. NT is a trademark of Northern Telecom Limited. Novell and NetWare are registered trademarks, and NLM is a trademark of Novell, Inc. SunConnect SunNet is a trademark or registered trademark of Sun Microsystems Computer Corporation. Xerox is a registered trademark of the Xerox Corporation.

Conventions Used In This Guide

This guide uses these conventions:

Bold italic print

names, menu items, or values in the SNMP Solo software agent.

Bold print

directories, or items that you must type exactly as they appear.

Italic print words or letters in braces { }

indicate values that you must supply. For example:

{drive}:\setup

Italic print words or letters in brackets < >

press. If two keys are separated by a + plus symbol, then the first key should be pressed and held down while pressing the second key. For example:

, as shown in this example, indicates field

, as shown in this example, indicates filenames,

indicate keys to

<alt+enter>.

Note: Notes contrast from the text to emphasize their importance.

Warning: These messages alert you to specific procedures or practices;

serious consequences may result including injury if you disregard them.

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Table of Contents

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

SNMP Solo Features ............................ 1

Example Network With SNMP Solo............... 2

SNMP Solo Package ....................... 3

SNMP Solo Package Contents .................... 3

The SNMP Solo Unit........................... 3

Status LEDs ................................ 4

DIP Switches ............................... 4

Serial Port ................................ 5

Two 3.5” Diskettes .......................... 5

Configuration Cable.......................... 5

Power Supply................................. 5

UPS Interface Cable.......................... 6

System Requirements ..................... 7

Initial Installation .................... 9

Verify The SNMP Solo Operation.............. 10

Configuration .......................... 11

Set IP And Gateway Addresses

And MIB System Group ...................... 12

Set Access Controls .......................... 15

Set Trap Receivers ........................... 16

Additional Setup Screen ...................... 18

Display Settings ............................. 18

Reset Configuration to Default ............... 20

To Save and Exit ............................. 20

Telnet Options ............................... 21

Upload Firmware .............................. 22

Exit Without Saving .......................... 22

Final Installation ..................... 23

Verify The SNMP Solo Operation ............... 23

Establish Network Communications ............. 24

Configuring the NMS .................... 25

General Network Management Stations .......... 25

HP OpenView Network Node Manager for HP-UX.. 25

Table of Contents

SNMP Solo

Appendix ............................... 30

Compile the Device MIB .................... 25

Add SNMP Solo Object to the Management Map.. 25

Poll the Device OIDs ...................... 26

Set the Device OIDs ....................... 26

Ping the SNMP Solo ........................ 26

Novell’s NetWare Management Station v.2.0... 26

Compile the Device MIB .................... 26

Add SNMP Solo Object to the Management Map 27

Poll the Device OIDs ...................... 27

Set the Device OIDs ....................... 27

Ping the SNMP Solo ........................ 27

SunConnect SunNet Manager................... 28

Compile the Device MIB .................... 28

Add SNMP Solo Object to the Management Map 28

Poll the Device OIDs ...................... 29

Set the device OIDs ....................... 29

Ping the SNMP Solo ........................ 29

Reference .................................... 30

Communities................................. 30

IP Addresses................................ 30

Subnetting and Subnet Masks................. 31

Gateways.................................... 32

Glossary ..................................... 33

Troubleshooting .............................. 35

Placing a Technical Support Call ............. 36

Reference Worksheet .................... 38

TABLE OF FIGURES

Figure 1 SNMP Solo Monitoring a UPS on EtherNet ................. 2

Figure 2 SNMP Solo Network Connection Panel....................... 3

Figure 3 SNMP Solo Serial Port Panel....................................... 4

Figure 4 Communication Screen (Windows)............................. 10

Figure 5 Main Menu.................................................................. 11

Figure 6 IP Address for the SNMP Solo and More .................. 12

Figure 7 Access Controls ......................................................... 15

Figure 8 Trap Receivers ........................................................... 17

Figure 9 Additional Setup Screen............................................. 18

Figure 10 Display All Current Settings ..................................... 19

Figure 11 Reset Values To Default ........................................... 20

Figure 12 Save and Exit Messages For Configuration.............. 20

Figure 13 Telnet Options........................................................... 21

Introduction

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Introduction

Your SNMP Solo monitors one UPS attached to an EtherNet network using a Network Management Station. The complete SNMP Solo package includes hardware and software, a UPS cable, a power supply, a UPS Management Information Base (MIB), and a manual.

SNMP Solo Features

The SNMP Solo hardware adapter runs an embedded Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) software agent. This agent responds to SNMP GETS and SETS and, also, forwards traps to designated recipients when critical conditions occur to the UPS—such as going on battery backup. The SNMP Solo features:

Compact Size

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work area. Dimensions are 4¾”x3½”(12 x 8½ cm).

One Serial Port

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single serial port to a configuration port for installation or to a communication port for normal operations.

Remote monitoring

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battery status for one UPS from a remote workstation (NMS).

Remote Control

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NMS sends the proper command.

NMSs To Receive UPS Alarms—

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messages) inform you about the power condition of your UPS.

Works with all major NMSs on EtherNet—

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works with the most widely used Network Management Systems: HP Open View, Novell NMS, Sun NetManager, IBM NetView, and many more.

—A small unit that takes less space on your

—A DIP switch changes the adapter’s

—Monitors utility power and low

—Turns the UPS inverter off when the

These traps (unsolicited

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Introduction 1

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Example Network With SNMP Solo

A typical installation of SNMP Solo monitoring a UPS on an EtherNet network follows in the illustration below. The SNMP Solo adapter communicates with the UPS to inform you of your system’s power condition.

SNMP Solo

Figure 1 SNMP Solo Monitoring a UPS on EtherNet

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SNMP Solo Package

The standard SNMP Solo package contains a NetMon Unit with supporting hardware and software.

SNMP Solo Package Contents

The components of your package are:

SNMP Solo Unit

Two 3.5“ Diskettes

Power Supply

SNMP Solo Manual

Configuration Cable labeled SM-SER-117A

UPS Interface cable

Worksheet included in the

The SNMP Solo Unit

Figures 2 and 3 show the SNMP Solo’s panels and top. The network connection panel illustrates the following:

Manual

Figure 2 SNMP Solo Network Connection Panel

SNMP Solo Package 3

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Network connection ports

connector for 10Base-2 connection and a UTP (RJ-45) connector for 10Base-T networks.

Power connection port

a 9VDC power supply.

The following illustration shows the serial port and the DIP switch. The serial port serves two purposes—adapter configuration and UPS communication.

—SNMP Solo provides a BNC

–SNMP Solo provides a connector for

Figure 3 SNMP Solo Serial Port Panel

Status LEDs

The LED indicators inform you of network activity, which is the green LNK light, and the UPS status, which is the red ERR light.

DIP Switches

Use the DIP switch to configure with a dumb terminal or to communicate with the UPS for status monitoring.

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Serial Port

The SNMP Solo uses this port for configuration during installation or for communications during normal operations.

Two 3.5” Diskettes

Your package contains two 3.5” MIB diskettes—one in DOS format and one in TAR format. These diskettes contain the UPS MIB file. Copy the MIB file to the appropriate

NMS MIB

directory for the UPS connected to your SNMP Solo.

The DOS disk also contains a copy of the programmed image file and the downloaded .

Firmware

Configuration Cable

section for further explanation of these files.

program. See the

exe

Upload

Your package contains a cable labeled SM-SER-117A, femaleto-female. Use this cable to connect the SNMP Solo serial port and a dumb terminal or PC for configuration. When you configure the SNMP Solo, be sure to set the DIP switch to the proper setting. Any dumb terminal or terminal emulation package, such as Microsoft Windows’ Terminal will work fine.

Power Supply

The two types of power supplies offered are:

Power Supply Type

Wall Cube

Universal

WARNING: If you are using a power supply other than the one supplied

Input

120 VAC, 60 Hz 230 VAC, 50 Hz

Output

9 VDC, 1 amp 9 VDC, 1 amp

with the SNMP Solo, be sure that the polarity of the new power supply is correct. If the polarity of the new power supply is incorrect, you may run the risk of damaging the adapter.

SNMP Solo Package 5

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UPS Interface Cable

The manufacture-specific interface cable connects the UPS to the SNMP Solo unit. The table below defines the basic UPS device port configuration:

Low Battery

Not Connected

Set to Voltage Low (-12 V)

Inverter Shutoff

Ground

Not connected

Set to Voltage High (+12V)

Power Fail

Not connected

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System Requirements

SNMP Solo requires a terminal for configuration and a network connection with an NMS for operation. The following is a description of all required components and a list of the most widely used NMSs.

The components of your standard SNMP Solo package

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Connection to an EtherNet network

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An SNMP-based management station

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Some NMSs that support the SNMP Solo are:

HP OpenView for UNIX HP OpenView for Microsoft Windows Novell NMS SunConnect SunNet Manager IBM NetView/6000

A dumb terminal or a PC with an emulation package to

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configure the SNMP Solo SNMP Agent

An RS232 communication port on your PC or terminal

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A UPS—any UPS type

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You can interface any contact closure UPS with SNMP Solo if you have the manufacture’s specific cable supplied with your kit.

Network identification values for the SNMP Solo:

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IP Address Net Mask IP Addresses for the NMS Definitions of Communities IP Address of the Gateway/Router

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