A3346302IT74-GB
53
9.5 POWER MODULAR CONCEPT-SOFTWARE SHUTDOWN AND MANAGEMENT
SOFTWARE
9.5.1 Why is UPS Management important?
By combining a UPS with network management products, such as an SNMP protocol,
System-administrators are guaranteed their data and their system will constantly be protected
from corruption or data loss even in the event of an extended power failure or when batteries
reach a critical low state. In the event of a power disturbance system administrators can also
monitor their network from a central location, allowing an early detection of problems. In fact
utility power is unreliable at times, ensuring that all network systems have constant power can
be a difficult task. The situation becomes even more complex if systems are managed across
a Local Area Network (LAN) or Wide Area Network (WAN) around the world.
When a power failure occurs action can be taken to protect the system and its valuable data. If
no action is initiated by the operator, this event can seriously damage the system. The UPS
software will react automatically in such a case and shutdown the operating system. RITTAL
has found it important to have a complete solution for its UPS and is able to offer a wide range
of monitoring/remote controls for assuring the maximum protection degree to the RITTAL
customers.
9.5.2 Power Modular Concept-Software Shutdown and Monitoring Software
Power Modular Concept PMC-Software
is an external monitoring and shutdown software which
was designed to operate with all RITTAL UPS products, both with the DRY PORT (Relays) JD2
and SMART PORT (RS232) JD1.
The software packet consists of a CD ROM for most diffused operating systems (Windows,
Unix, OS/2, DEC VMS, Novell, Apple), a standard connection and a user manual.
The 25 pin port with voltage-free contacts may also be used for automatic shutdown in
connection with
PMC-Software
. It is necessary to provide a special cable to connect the 25
pin port of the UPS and the serial port of the server.
Figure 9.5. Monitoring image.
The main characteristics of
PMC-Software
are:
•
Automatic unattended master/slave shutdown in heterogeneous networks
•
On-screen autonomy time / battery time countdown
•
On-screen server log off and shutdown procedure
•
Extensive logging of all UPS activity and power quality data, with timestamp
•
Scheduled UPS economy mode, service mode, other systems status
•
Graphical user interface for Windows compatible platforms
•
Automatic unattended local shutdown