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PowerChute plus for OS/2
PowerChute? plus, the leading UPS Power Management software for network administrators in OS/2 environments.
PowerChute gracefully shuts down OS/2 servers during extended power outages. Receive power alerts immediately (including proactive battery replacement notification). Quickly diagnose problems using power event and data logs. Monitor power through standard web browsers (using PowerChute Web Device Manager option).



General Information


Current Version

PowerChute plus v4.2.3 for OS/2


Hardware Requirements

UPS Model APC Back-UPS Pro, Smart-UPS, Matrix-UPS, and Symmetra Power Array
For information regarding use of this software with APC Back-UPS products see PowerChute plus for Back-UPS.

Server Dedicated RS-232 serial port

Communications Cable APC part # 940-0024C (smart signaling)
APC part # 940-0020B (simple signaling)


Software Requirements

Server Operating System OS/2 Warp v3.0, 4.0; LAN Server v4.0


Availability

Resellers APC part # AP9002

기술적인 사양

User Interface

PowerChute plus (standard) Full-featured UPS management

Web-based monitoring (optional) Monitor APC UPS and MasterSwitch products from any web browser. See PC Web Device Manager for more information.


UPS Administration

Task Scheduling Schedule periodic server shutdown/restart, UPS self-test and UPS runtime calibration

UPS Operating Parameters Full control over UPS transfer settings and sensitivity to power fluctuations.

UPS Audible Alarm Configure UPS alarm to beep on power failure, power failure + 30 seconds, at low battery condition, or never beep.


Diagnostics

UPS Self-test Initiate self test of local or remote UPS to maximize UPS uptime

UPS Runtime Calibration Initiate runtime calibration of local and remote UPS to maintain accurate runtime values.

Predictive failure analysis The UPS conducts regular internal self-tests. When a potential problem is detected, like the need for a replacement battery, a notification is sent to the relevant administrators and users before the problem arises.

Data Log Quickly pinpoint power problems by tracking power data such as min/max utility line voltage, battery voltage, line frequency, load capacity. Also tracks ambient temperature and humidity (requires Measure-UPS accessory). See Measure-UPS product page for more information.

Event Log Records selected power events with a description and time/date stamp to enable diagnosis of UPS/power problems.


Event Handling

Over 35 Power Events For each power or environmental event, choose as many as seven different response actions (i.e. page, email, log event, broadcast, run command file, and shutdown).

Paging Receive timely pages for power and environmental events

Email Receive timely email alerts for power and environmental events. Supports MHS.

Broadcast Receive timely broadcasts for power and environmental events

Command File Run a command file to shutdown applications before OS shutdown is initiated


Shutdown

Operating System Shutdown Gracefully shutdown operating system in the event of an extended power failure

Application Shutdown Gracefully shuts down Lotus Notes. Create customized shutdown scripts for any application using PowerChute Command File option.

Multi-server Shutdown Via serial cable. See Interface Expander accessory for more information.

Administrative Shutdown Immediate, graceful shutdown/restart of servers

Shutdown Parameters Set and modify the shutdown parameters to best suit the needs of the server being protected. Required operating system shutdown time.

Power Return Parameters Enable automatic server reboot on return of AC Power. Ensure batteries are sufficiently charged before returning power to the server to quard against successive power outages.


Recommended Applications

OS/2 workstations and servers.