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THE UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER PROVIDER
Network Shutdown Module V3 – User Manual - APC # 990-3630 (MGE # 34 003 934 XU / AB) Page 6/66
1.3 Protecting the computers / servers
The Network Shutdown Module installed on each of the servers to be protected performs this function. Note
that the Shutdown Module is available on several Operating Systems.
The Shutdown modules:
ω continuously wait for information from the Mgt. Proxy or Mgt. Card connected to the MGE UPS.
ω warns administrators and users if AC power fails and proceeds with graceful system shutdown before the
end of battery backup power is reached.
New functions:
The latest version V3 the Network Shutdown Module:
ω offers a remote supervision interface through any web browser (with a secured SSL/HTTPS connection
enabled by default),
ω manages multi UPS redundant configurations (see “Multi-UPS systems” chapter )
> Several UPSs in parallel
> 2 UPSs in Hot standby (or serial) redundancy
> 2 redundant UPSs through Static Transfer Switch
> UPSs powering a server with multiple power supplies
3 UPSs in parallel powering several servers
ω manages switchable outlets
With this version you can trigger shutdown sequences with switchable outlets.
A UPS that powers servers with load-shedding function