HP R7000 manual Power management, Power Protector software

Power management

Power Protector software

HP Power Protector software ensures maximum power reliability of computer systems through comprehensive control of UPSs. The easy-to-use browser interface enables novice users to configure and manage power protection settings. To download the latest version of HP Power Protector software, see the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/rackandpower).

NOTE: To install and configure the software, see the software user guide. The software user guide is available for download from the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/rackandpower).

HP Power Protector:

•Does not require complex management systems, which simplifies deployment, configuration, and management of UPS-protected environments.

•Manages a graceful shutdown of attached devices during utility power failures.

•Prioritize the shutdown timing of attached computers.

•Customizes alert generation with modifiable dialog boxes, command execution, and email and broadcast messages.

•Monitors the status of the UPS and reports alarms.

•Displays a power log for analysis.

•Manages independent UPS load segments to provide separate power control of attached load devices.

The HP UPS Network Module (P/N AF465A) is a Minislot with an easy-to-use browser interface, which gives you comprehensive control of the UPS and enables you to monitor and effectively manage power environments. The UPS Network Module supports either a single UPS configuration or a dual redundant UPS configuration for no single-point-of-failure.

The UPS Network Module can be configured to send alert traps to HP Systems Insight Manager and other SNMP management programs or used as a stand-alone management system. This flexibility enables you to monitor and manage UPSs through the network. To facilitate day-by-day maintenance tasks, the embedded management software provides detailed system logs.

The UPS Network Module provides remote management of a UPS by connecting the UPS directly to the network. Configuration and management of the UPS from anywhere and at any time through a standard web browser.

The UPS Network Module (Minislot) is ideal for:

•Small to enterprise-sized customers that will benefit from remotely managing their UPS.

•Adding protection via the redundant UPS configuration.

•Gracefully performing scheduled shut-downs of attached equipment.

•Notifying administrative personnel in the event of a power failure.

•Prioritizes the timing of attached load device shutdowns.

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