제품개요

UPS network interface card for network administrators that provides standards-based management of UPSs in rack, computer room, and datacenter environments.

APC Web/SNMP Management Card is the only web based UPS Management product to provide full management of UPSs via multiple open standards like Telnet, HTTP, and SNMP. It is a full-featured, robust power management product that is certified for and tightly integrated with Enterprise Management products. Through the Web/SNMP Management Card, you can monitor and configure their APC UPSs to shut down and reboot your computer systems.



General Information


Current Version

APC Web/SNMP Management Card v.1.0.1 10 BaseT Ethernet
APC SNMP Management Card v. 3.0.1 Token Ring (no web server)


Hardware Requirements

UPS Model APC Smart-UPS, Matrix-UPS, and Symmetra Power Array

Communications Type RS-232 via APC UPSs SmartSlot


Software Requirements

Client software Standard Web browser like MS IIS & NetScape Navigator v.3.0 & 4.x or SNMP based Management Platform with APC PowerNet or Telnet console software


Availability

Standard distribution channels AP9606, Web/SNMP Management Card for 10 BaseT Ethernet
AP9603, SNMP Management Card for Token Ring (no web server)

기술적인 사양

User Interface

APC Web/SNMP Management Card (standard)
(10 BaseT Ethernet only) Full-featured UPS management via a Web Browser

SNMP-based Management Comprehensive power management from all major Network Management Systems via PowerNet. See Management Platform Integration for more information.

Telnet Full-featured UPS management via a Telnet Console


UPS Administration

BootP Enabled Card ships BootP enabled so that a BootP server assigns an IP address, Subnet Mask and Gateway to card

Configuration utility (10 BaseT Ethernet only) Cards ship with configuration utility that allows administrator to save standard configuration file. This file can then be downloaded over the network to mass configure hundreds of Web/SNMP Cards

Security (10 BaseT Ethernet only) User name and password in basic mode Enhanced mode employs advanced authentication scheme using MD5 Algorithm

Task Scheduling Schedule periodic UPS self-tests

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

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. This allows an administrator to be proactive in maintenance.

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

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

SNMP trap based events logged in NMS event console Records power events with a description to enable diagnosis of UPS/power problems.


Event Handling

Over 70 SNMP trap based events reported For each of the over 70 power or environmental events, the administrator can configure the NMS to e-mail or page or take other necessary actions


Shutdown/Reboot

Operating System Shutdown Gracefully shutdown operating system (requires PowerChute plus on server)

Multi-server Shutdown Via network. See PowerChute network shutdown 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 guard against successive power outages.

Turn off UPS Shuts off power to connected equipment. Excellent for situations where construction or maintenance is scheduled in a facility


Recommended Applications

Any APC UPS protecting mission critical file server or networking equipment. Also useful in datacenter environments.