Ups Bus

	5. Appendices
MultiSlot	MGE UPS SYSTEMS module offering a number of functions:
	- connection of additional cards,
	- use of other communication protocols,
	- data concentrator for parallel-connected UPSs.
NMS	A platform used to manage SNMP devices connected to the TCP/IP network.
(Network Management System)	This platform is also called a Manager.
SNMP	Application-level protocol providing network-management services based on the TCP/IP
(Simple Network	protocol. It enables dialogue between a manger and an agent, based on three types of
Management Protocol)	action:
	- reading objects contained in the MIB (GET and GETNEXT queries from managers to
	the agent),
	- writing objects contained in the MIB (SET query from managers to the agent),
	- spontaneous event notification (TRAP queries sent by the agent to managers).
	SNMP V1 is defined by RFC 1157. To enhance the reliability of communication, MGE
	UPS SYSTEMS developed a secure acknowledgement mode for traps.
Solution-Pac	CD-ROM provided by MGE UPS SYSTEMS and containing primarily a set of software
	products for the protection of computer systems. Two product families are available,
	Personal Solution-Pacand Solution-PacWAN. Certain parts of the CD or updates are
	available on the web site www.mgeups.com/download/.
UPS BUS	MGE UPS SYSTEMS communication bus.

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