1.1.1 Connecting the UPS to the Ethernet network
This function can be performed through network Cards inserted in the UPS (Network Management Card). Also a software "agent" running on a nearby PC that is called the Network Management Proxy can be used.
The Network Management Card or Proxy:
-manages communication with the UPS (as well as local protection of the machine on which Proxy is installed)
-periodically accesses the information concerning the UPS
-makes this information available to the connected applications (Network Shutdown Modules, Netwatch, Web Browser, Network Management Systems, Enterprise Power Manager)
-sends notifications on certain events.
Operation may be in standard secure mode (the default mode) or in SSL secure mode (Secure Socket Layer SSL).
1.1.2 Protection of the computers/servers
This function is performed by :
-Network Shutdown Module for MGE Office Protection Systems UPS
-Netwatch for Powerware UPS
installed on each of the servers to be protected.
Note that Network Shutdown Module and Netwatch are available on several Operating Systems.
Both protection applications:
Continuously waits for information from the Network Management Card/Proxy connected to the UPS.
Warns administrators and users if AC power fails and proceeds with graceful system shutdown before the end of battery backup power is reached.
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