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THE UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER PROVIDER
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www.mgeups.com Network Management Cards User Manual Table of Contents 1 MGE NETWORK SOLUTION____________________________________________________________4 1.1 INTRODUCTION_____________________________________________________________________4 1.1.1 Connecting the UPS to the Network________________________________________________4 The Network Management Card or Proxy: __________________________________________________4 1.1.2 Protecting the computers / servers________________________________________
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www.mgeups.com Network Management Cards User Manual 3.5 CONFIGURATION __________________________________________________________________30 3.5.1 Network Settings _____________________________________________________________31 3.5.2 System _____________________________________________________________________33 3.5.3 Notified Applications ___________________________________________________________35 3.5.4 Central Shutdown Configuration__________________________________________________36 3.5.5 Acce
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www.mgeups.com Network Management Cards User Manual 1 MGE Network Solution 1.1 Introduction provides information on events concerning the supply of power to the computers connected to your computer network, carries out automatic shutdown of computer systems, monitors and controls all the UPSs connected to the network. As illustrated in the picture below, MGE Network Solution provides these 3 main functions: connecting the UPS to the Network, protecting the computers, monitoring the UP
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www.mgeups.com Network Management Cards User Manual makes this information available to the connected applications (Network Shutdown Modules, Web Browser, Network Management Systems, Enterprise Power Manager) Operation may be in standard secure mode (the default mode) or in SSL secure mode (Secure Socket Layer SSL). 1.1.2 Protecting the computers / servers This function is performed by the Network Shutdown Module installed on each of the servers to be protected. Note that the Shutdown Module
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www.mgeups.com Network Management Cards User Manual 1.1.4 Connection Before installing the MGE Network Solution, the UPS must be set up as indicated in the steps below. Shut down the computers to be protected by the UPS. Connect the UPS to a wall outlet. (For UPSs above 3kVA, please refer to the UPS installation manual) Connect the power cord of each computer to an outlet on the UPS. (For UPSs above 3kVA, please refer to the UPS installation manual) 1.1.4.1 How to connect UPS / agent / networ
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www.mgeups.com Network Management Cards User Manual 1.4 Direct sending of E-mail When a UPS event occurs, the Network Management Card can directly notify up to 4 intranet or extranet addressees by e-mail (see Email Notification and Email Message Settings). 1.5 Sending text messages (SMS) SMS messages can be sent by specific configuration of the e-mail function via the internet access providers making the e-mail / SMS transfer. 1.6 Compatibility with the Network Management Systems (NMS) – Trap se
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www.mgeups.com Network Management Cards User Manual 1.8 Technical data 1.8.1 Configuration The user can configure the card with one of the following means: Web browser Local serial link Telnet console BOOTP/DHCP Mupgrade 1.8.2 Administration Up to 50 workstations protected Up to 15 browsers connected at the same time E-mail sending configurable according to UPS alarms and transmission of a periodical report Measurement of temperature and humidity, adjustable thresholds, possibility
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www.mgeups.com Network Management Cards User Manual Recording of events and measurements in the card log Possibility of shutting down the installation in the event of a threshold being exceeded or on opening / closure of a dry contact Connection to the card with straight CAT5 RJ45 network cables (maximum card/sensor distance: 20 m) THE UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER PROVIDER Network Management Card – User Manual 34003676EN/GA Page 9/69
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www.mgeups.com Network Management Cards User Manual 2 Installation and Configuration For the following sections, read the installation manual supplied with the card or available for download on the www.mgeups.com web site in the “Download area – embedded Software” section 2.1 Installation 2.1.1 Installing the card in the UPS 2.1.2 Connecting the card to the IT network 2.1.3 Understanding front panel signals 2.2 Basic configuration 2.2.1 List of default parameters 2.2.2 Adjusting the network p
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www.mgeups.com Network Management Cards User Manual 3 Supervision / Administration via a Web browser A JVM (Java Virtual Machine) is required to ensure correct display of information in HTML pages. On a computer equipped with a Web browser (Internet Explorer or Netscape recommended), enter the address initialised previously in the Installation chapter (e.g.: http://213.30.17.30.) The “UPS properties” home page is displayed. 3.1.1 Optimising the performance of your browser To view status c
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www.mgeups.com Network Management Cards User Manual 3.2 UPS 3.2.1 “UPS properties” page This page gives instant access to the essential information about your UPS. This page is automatically refreshed every 10 seconds (by default). To change this value, go to the “System” page. 3.2.1.1 UPS zone: general information on the UPS. Indication of the picture and generic name of the UPS range Computer room: Customised name of your system corresponding to the “upsIdentName” object of the UPS MIB (RF
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www.mgeups.com Network Management Cards User Manual • Battery operation • • Loss of communication with the UPS • • Battery fault • • Outlet powered – Flashing when an • (green outlet) on/off sequence is in progress • Outlet not powered or not protected • (red outlet) “Communication”: indicates the status of the communication between the card and the UPS “Power source”: indicates whether the power comes from the utility or from the UPS battery “Batteries”: indicates whether the battery i
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www.mgeups.com Network Management Cards User Manual 3.2.2 On-line help On-line contextual help in English is available at the top of each page by clicking on the Help link, which is always located on the top right corner. The Help page always opens a new window. THE UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER PROVIDER Network Management Card – User Manual 34003676EN/GA Page 14/69
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www.mgeups.com Network Management Cards User Manual 3.2.3 3-Phase display Click 3-phase display to access to the detailed monitoring page This item is added to the menu for all single UPSs having a three-phase output. The link on the gauge symbols gives access to the measurement page related to the function. Function symbols are outlined in red when an alarm is present. The red triangle, linked to the alarm page, appears when an alarm is present, otherwise a green symbol is displayed. Thi
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www.mgeups.com Network Management Cards User Manual 3.2.3.2 Battery measurements Remaining backup time estimted by the UPS Battery charge level Battery voltage Battery current – Negative when discharging Battery temp. – Internal temperature probe 3.2.3.3 By Pass measurements By Pass current By Pass voltagePhase / Phase 3.2.4 UPS Control Click on the “UPS Control” section in the menu. If the UPS is not compatible with this function, a warning message is sent to the user. UPS configuration ma
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www.mgeups.com Network Management Cards User Manual The main outlet has priority over the auxiliary outlets. Shutdown of the main outlet causes the auxiliary outlets to shut down. Auxiliary outlets can only be started if the main outlet is powered The Check column proposes six different commands, and a command is only actually started after clicking on 'Execute': “Safe power down”: a sequence to switch off output power is launched immediately. The symbol representing the output flashes, indica
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www.mgeups.com Network Management Cards User Manual 3.2.5 UPS weekly schedule programming Click on the “Weekly schedule” section of the menu. If the UPS is not compatible with this function, a warning message is sent to the user. UPS configuration may also prevent the commands from being properly run. Read the UPS manual for more information. The weekly schedule enables the administrator to optimise power consumption or program a reboot of the protected equipment at a set time. In a shutdown
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www.mgeups.com Network Management Cards User Manual 3.2.6 Shutdown parameters Click on the “Shutdown parameters” section in the menu to see the list of parameters. Important note: For installations that do not use Network Shutdown Module (backup units, routers and other internetworking equipment, automated systems, etc.) or in the event of long backup periods, the card will send a command to the UPS to shut off end of the programmed Shutdown After time. To prevent this, the Shutdown After box
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www.mgeups.com Network Management Cards User Manual Restart after is the minimum shutdown time before restarting the UPS after a shutdown sequence. It is thus possible to limit repeated restarts that may be due to several successive utility failures. If the Battery is charged for and If Capacity exceeds are two extra conditions for minimum battery level and maximum recharge time to be reached before restarting the UPS after utility restoration For controlled outlets (group 1 or group 2 ), the
