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Dell UPS Local Node Manager
USER'S GUIDE EXTENSION FOR MICROSOFT VIRTUAL ARCHITECTURES
Dellups.com
Microsoft virtual architecture:
Hyper-V 6.0 Manager
Hyper-V Server (R1 & R2)
Hyper-V Manager Dell UPS Local Node
Hyper-V Server R1, Manager
R2
Main Operating System: 2008Enterprise R2 x64 (hosting Hyper-V)
Dell ULNM - User guide extension - HyperV
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Dell UPS Local Node Manager USER'S GUIDE EXTENSION FOR MICROSOFT VIRTUAL ARCHITECTURES Dellups.com TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction .................................................................................................................................................... 3 2. Installation ...................................................................................................................................................... 4 2.1. Installation Prerequisites .....
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Dell UPS Local Node Manager USER'S GUIDE EXTENSION FOR MICROSOFT VIRTUAL ARCHITECTURES Dellups.com 1. INTRODUCTION Dell is a world class supplier of hardware and software optimizing business continuity on your Microsoft virtual platforms worldwide. The system includes controlling proper boot and graceful shutdown of: The virtual machines hosted on a same physical machine. The main operating system hosting Microsoft Hyper-V or Hyper-V Server. Dell UPS Local Node Manager is Dell
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Dell UPS Local Node Manager USER'S GUIDE EXTENSION FOR MICROSOFT VIRTUAL ARCHITECTURES Dellups.com 2. INSTALLATION This section will guide the user through the installation process of Dell UPS Local Node Manager on Microsoft Hyper-V architecture. Use of Dell UPS Local Node Manager will allow continuity of the electrical power supply to the end user’s internal power system. 2.1. INSTALLATION PREREQUISITES 2.1.1. TEST CONFIGURATION WITH HYPER-V MANAGER This procedure was validated
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Dell UPS Local Node Manager USER'S GUIDE EXTENSION FOR MICROSOFT VIRTUAL ARCHITECTURES Dellups.com 2.2. MICROSOFT HYPER-V MANAGER / HYPER-V SERVER R1 & R2 CONFIGURATION For the automatic OS boot on start-up, the user must configure the physical machine to allow automatic OS boot on start-up. This is found in the machine’s BIOS. For further information, see specific documentation of the physical hardware. Note: It may be required to activate Virtualization Technology Enabled (in th
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Dell UPS Local Node Manager USER'S GUIDE EXTENSION FOR MICROSOFT VIRTUAL ARCHITECTURES Dellups.com This configuration is illustrated on the following screenshot: Dell ULNM - User guide extension - HyperV R1 & R2 6 rev0.01 CHAPTER: Installation
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Dell UPS Local Node Manager USER'S GUIDE EXTENSION FOR MICROSOFT VIRTUAL ARCHITECTURES Dellups.com To ensure an automatic boot of each virtual machine when Microsoft Hyper-V starts-up, use the following procedure: From the “Hyper-V” manager: o Select the virtual Machine list o Select the “Virtual Machine” o Select Parameters Manage Automatic Start Action o Choose the appropriate parameters for the virtual machine that coincide with the start rules of the specific application.
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Dell UPS Local Node Manager USER'S GUIDE EXTENSION FOR MICROSOFT VIRTUAL ARCHITECTURES Dellups.com Follow this procedure to ensure an automatic graceful shutdown of each virtual machine when Microsoft Hyper-V stops: From the “Hyper-V” manager: o Select the virtual Machine list, o Select the “Virtual Machine” o Select Parameters Management Automatic Stop Actions, o Choose the appropriate parameters for the virtual machine, to fit with shutdown rules of the specific application
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Dell UPS Local Node Manager USER'S GUIDE EXTENSION FOR MICROSOFT VIRTUAL ARCHITECTURES Dellups.com Note: With Windows Hyper-V Server, this configuration will be done remotely. MMC Microsoft console is installed on a remote computer running Windows 2008 Server or Vista SP1. Dell ULNM - User guide extension - HyperV R1 & R2 9 rev0.01 CHAPTER: Installation
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Dell UPS Local Node Manager USER'S GUIDE EXTENSION FOR MICROSOFT VIRTUAL ARCHITECTURES Dellups.com 2.3. DELL HARDWARE ARCHITECTURE The prerequisites for Dell UPS Local Node Manager installation are described in the "Dell UPS Local Node Manager – User Guide" chapter: “Installation Prerequisites“. (http://www.dellups.com/) For UPS systems compatibility, please refer to the chapter “Appendix -> Compatibility List” 2.4. NETWORK ARCHITECTURE All hardware elements must have an operat
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Dell UPS Local Node Manager USER'S GUIDE EXTENSION FOR MICROSOFT VIRTUAL ARCHITECTURES Dellups.com To start the installer in graphical mode, type: ulnm_win_x_xx_xxx.exe –install To start ULNM, type: ulnm_win_x_xx_xxx.exe To start the installer in silent mode, type: ulnm_win_x_xx_xxx.exe –install –silent Dell ULNM - User guide extension - HyperV R1 & R2 11 rev0.01 CHAPTER: Installation
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Dell UPS Local Node Manager USER'S GUIDE EXTENSION FOR MICROSOFT VIRTUAL ARCHITECTURES Dellups.com At the end of the installation it is possible to access to the Dell ULNM web interface. 2.6. UNINSTALLING DELL ULNM To uninstall Dell ULNM from the DOS Window, go to the directory where you have installed the Dell USP Local Node Manager. (Default installation path is C:\Program Files\Dell\UPSLocalNodeManager) To uninstall in graphical mode, type: ulnm_win_x_xx_xxx.exe –uninstall
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Dell UPS Local Node Manager USER'S GUIDE EXTENSION FOR MICROSOFT VIRTUAL ARCHITECTURES Dellups.com 2.8. ALARMS RECEPTION When there is a UPS status change, a notification window displays the alarms: 2.9. USING DELL ULNM WITH HYPER-V SERVER R1 & R2 OR HYPER-V MANAGER After DELL ULNM installation, follow these 3 steps to use DELL ULNM or refer to the DELL ULNM User Guide. 2.9.1. STEP 1 (ACCESS) Local access (for Hyper-V Manager on Windows 2008) From the system where
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Dell UPS Local Node Manager USER'S GUIDE EXTENSION FOR MICROSOFT VIRTUAL ARCHITECTURES Dellups.com 2.9.2. STEP 2 (CONFIGURATION) When started, the application automatically performs a Quick scan. Using the Quick scan operation, you will discover: =>Serial line connected UPSs (RS232 or USB) The discovered UPS connected through (RS232 or USB) is automatically assigned as the Power source (the Status icon is Green ) => Networked UPSs through broadcast within a few sec
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Dell UPS Local Node Manager USER'S GUIDE EXTENSION FOR MICROSOFT VIRTUAL ARCHITECTURES Dellups.com 2.9.3. STEP 3 (OPERATION) The Views Power Source menu item (optional) allows you to supervise the current state of the UPS that powers the server running Dell UPS Local Node Manager. The Events Event List view allows you to view the device events. Dell ULNM - User guide extension - HyperV R1 & R2 15 rev0.01 CHAPTER: Installation
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Dell UPS Local Node Manager USER'S GUIDE EXTENSION FOR MICROSOFT VIRTUAL ARCHITECTURES Dellups.com 3. APPENDIX 3.1. REFERENCES USP Local Node Manager USER GUIDE: o http://www.dellups.com Dell software download page: o http://www.dellups.com Microsoft Hyper-V reference documents: o http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2008/en/us/hyperv.aspx Dell ULNM - User guide extension - HyperV R1 & R2 16 rev0.01 CHAPTER: Appendix
