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6.17 UPS MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE
The UPS-Management software is basically the software required for the shutdown of the
server connected to the UPS. It is provided with a single license key, that is valid for using
the UPS service on one server with one UPS and an unlimited number of connected
UPSMON-WINDOWS workstations. For operation on several servers a license for every
new server is required, disregarding the fact if UPS service runs at that location or if the
server is halted by a UPS service via remote command RCCMD.
The PC must be connected to the UPS through a direct RS232 connection having a
maximum length of 5-6 meters; the UPS can also be connected to the network by a SNMP
adapter (see paragraph 6.20) in case the PC is located far from it and the direct
connection via RS232 is not possible.
The CD-ROM allows the installation of only one UPSMAN software. Additional licenses
can be requested for several multi-server shutdown installations (see next paragraph).
6.18 ADDITIONAL LICENSES FOR UPS MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE
The additional licenses allow the installation of the RCCMD (Remote Console CoMmanD)
service in the servers where the shutdown is required. This service enable the servers to
“listen” to the RCCMD commands sent through the network by the UPSMAN (that is the
PC where the management software is installed), thus commanding a shutdown when
requested by the user.
6.19 SNMP (SIMPLE NETWORK MANAGEMENT PROTOCOL) ADAPTER
The SNMP adapter converts the UPS protocol into Internet protocol (TCP/IP), so that all
the operating variables are available in the network. The SNMP adapter can be associated
with the UPS management software, which provides a monitoring tool and a shutdown
utility for the server connected to the UPS.
6.20 JBUS/MODBUS
INTERFACE
The JBUS adapter converts the data-stream coming from the UPS into a J-BUS protocol,
which is a subset of the MODBUS protocol.
The connection to the UPS is done by a special cable between the COM1 and the RS-232
interface of the UPS.
The connection to the MODBUS-Master is done by either using the RS-232 (COMA) or the
RS-485. On the rear plate the configured interface is marked.