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bestlink
SNMP/WEB Adapter
User’s Guide
For use with IPK-0318, IPK-0319, and IPK-0320
www.powerware.com
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Requesting a Declaration of Conformity Units that are labeled with a CE mark comply with the following harmonized standards and EU directives: : Harmonized Standards: EN 50091-1-1 and EN 50091-2; IEC 950 Second Edition, Amendments A1, A2, A3, and A4 : EU Directives: 73/23/EEC, Council Directive on equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits 93/68/EEC, Amending Directive 73/23/EEC 89/336/EEC, Council Directive relating to electromagnetic compatibility 92/31/EEC, Amending Directive 89
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Important Notice Please read this notice if you are using an external BestLink Adapter with a Unity/I Three-Phase UPS If you are using an external BestLink Adapter, part numbers IPK-0318 or IPK-0319, please contact the Help Desk (see page 33) to receive a DB-9 to DB-25 adapter (INT-0012) at no charge. Connect the DB-9 to DB-25 adapter (INT-0012) to the X003 port on the Unity/I Three-Phase communications interface board. After you have completed the configuration of the BestLink Adapter using the
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Introduction .................................................... 1 System Application ............................................................ 2 2 Installation ..................................................... 3 Installing the Internal BestLink Adapter .............................................. 3 Installing the External BestLink Adapter.............................................. 4 Configuration ................................................................ 6
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Table of Contents Forcing the UPS to Shut Down .................................................. 20 Planning a Scheduled UPS Shutdown and Restart .................................... 21 Configuring E-mail Notification ................................................. 21 Performing a Manual UPS Battery Test ............................................ 22 Scheduling a UPS Battery Test .................................................. 22 Viewing the UPS History Logs ..............................
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CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION The BestLink SNMP/WEB Adapter is a network adapter for your uninterruptible power system (UPS) that provides both SNMP and HTTP compatibility, as well as advanced communication with true RS-232. The BestLink SNMP/WEB Adapter is available in two models: and internal for UPSs with a BestDock slot and external for connection to the UPS serial port. Both models can connect to a twisted-pair Ethernet (10baseT) network using an RJ-45 connector. SNMP-compatible network management
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Introduction System Application The following diagram shows how the BestLink Adapter can be used in a network application. UPS Management NMS Station Station or or Terminal Web Browser RS-232 BestLink Adapter Power Line Ethernet NetWatch Client NetWatch Client NetWatch Client Windows UNIX NetWare 95/98/NT/2000 Figure 1. BestLink SNMP/WEB Adapter System Application Diagram 2 BestLink SNMP/WEB Adapter User’s Guide : LTM-1343 B Draft 10/03/2001
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CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION Installing the Internal BestLink Adapter CAUTION Before installing or removing the BestLink SNMP/WEB Adapter, the UPS MUST be turned off. Hot-swapping is prohibited. To install the internal BestLink SNMP/WEB Adapter, perform the following steps: 1. Remove the BestDock cover on the UPS rear panel. Retain the screws. 2. Install one of the mounting plates on the BestLink Adapter according to your UPS model. Use the supplied screw to secure the mounting plate to the adapter. A
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Installation Slide the adapter into the UPS BestDock 1 0 Set both DIP switches to the 0 (off) position Figure 2. Installing the Internal BestLink Adapter 4. Set both DIP switches on the adapter to the 0 (off) position. 5. Connect an active 10BaseT cable to the network connector on the BestLink Adapter. NOTE For an internal BestLink Adapter in a FERRUPS 0800, Axxium Pro, or Powerware 9170 UPS, you MUST change the Config BestDock parameter for that UPS to BestDock 1 or 2 as applicable. Refer to th
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Installation 4. Connect an active 10BaseT cable to the network connector on the BestLink Adapter. 5. Insert the power adapter DC power plug into the power connector on the back of the BestLink Adapter (labeled 12 VDC). 6. Plug the power adapter into a UPS output receptacle. 7. Continue to the following section “Configuration.” Set both DIP switches Cable labeled “UPS” to to the 0 (off) position UPS serial port and BestLink Adapter UPS port 1 0 Power cable to BestLink Adapter power inlet and UPS
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Installation Configuration You must configure the BestLink SNMP/WEB Adapter before you can use it. There are two ways to configure the adapter: : locally through the serial communication port : remotely using a web browser or telnet utility Configuring the Adapter Locally The adapter has a configuration program that you can access by using a serial cable to connect the adapter to a terminal or a computer with a terminal emulation program. If you choose to configure your adapter locally, see “Loc
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CHAPTER 3 LOCAL CONFIGURATION Use the following procedure to use the adapter’s configuration program through a serial port. Before You Start To use the configuration screens for the adapter, you need: : The serial configuration cable included in the adapter package. : A terminal with a serial communication port, or a PC with a terminal 9 emulation program such as HyperTerminal. The serial line should be set to 9600 baud, No parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, and no flow control. BestLink SNMP/WEB
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Local Configuration Connecting the BestLink SNMP/WEB Adapter To connect the adapter to the terminal and start the configuration program: 1. If configuring an external BestLink Adapter, connect the supplied serial cable labeled “PC” to the PC port on the BestLink Adapter (see Figure 4). If configuring an internal BestLink Adapter, connect the serial cable supplied with the UPS (INT-0062) to the communication port on the UPS (see Figure 5). External BestLink Adapter Serial cable labeled “PC” to CO
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Local Configuration 4. Turn on the UPS. After a few seconds the PC displays a message indicating that the adapter is ready. 5. Press [Enter]. The Password screen appears (see Figure 6). If the Password screen does not appear, press [Enter] again. If you still do not see the Password screen, check the following conditions: : The communication settings of the terminal should be 9600 baud, No parity, 8 bits, and 1 stop bit. : If the serial configuration is correct, check the cabling to verify all c
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Local Configuration Configuring the Adapter To configure the adapter: 1. Type 1 to enter the SNMP/WEB Adapter Settings screen (see Figure 7). +============================================================================+ | [ BestLink SNMP/WEB Adapter Configuration Utility ] | +============================================================================+ 1. SNMP/WEB Card Settings 2. Reset Configuration to default 3. Restart SNMP/WEB Card 0. Exit Please Enter Your Choice =>1 +=====================
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Local Configuration 5. Type 0 to exit the BestLink Adapter configuration. The BestLink Adapter automatically reboots and saves all settings after exiting the configuration function (see Figure 8). NOTE The BestLink Adapter may take up to two minutes to reboot. Please wait before attempting communication with the adapter from a web browser or NMS. NOTE Telnet Operation – Once the adapter is reachable on the network, you can use a telnet utility to adjust any of the configuration settings. The men
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Local Configuration Set the IP Address, Gateway Address and MIB System Group Use this function (option 1) to set the IP address, the gateway address, or the management information base (MIB) parameters of the adapter, as listed in Table 1. Table 1. IP Address, Gateway Address, and MIB System Group Parameters No. Function Description Example/Remark 1 IP Address IP address of the adapter 192.72.173.188 2 Gateway Address Default IP address of the network gateway 192.72.173.254 3 Network Mask Subnet
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Local Configuration Set Trap Receivers For those users who intend to use an SNMP-compatible NMS to manage the BestLink Adapter, the IP address of the machine intended to be the trap receiver must be added in the list on the BestLink Adapter. Use this function to add or delete the IP address of the trap receivers (option 4). Set IP Addresses of Primary and Secondary Date Server Use this function to set the IP addresses of the primary and secondary date servers (option 5). Making changes to these
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Local Configuration Set Superuser Name and Password Use this function to set or change the user name and password of the administrators who will use a web browser to configure the BestLink SNMP/WEB Adapter (option 8). E-mail Notification Use this function to inform selected e-mail accounts of events and changes in the status as they occur in the UPS or to provide a daily status message at a predetermined time (option 9). Back to Main Menu Type 0 to return to the Main Menu screen (see Figure 8).
