Configuring the Card
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4.
To enable NetWatch to shut down clients during a power outage, select the
Notify client OS to
shutdown on an AC failure
check box.
5.
Set the appropriate
Number of seconds the AC failure must last before client is notified to start OS
shutdown
to ensure that the NetWatch clients shut down only when there is an extended power outage.
To modify, enter a value between 1 and 21600 seconds (1 second to 6 hours). The default is 600 seconds
(10 minutes).
6.
To turn off power to the UPS output receptacles following the client shutdown:
a.
Select the
Load segment to turn off following OS Shutdown
check box.
If the
Load segment to turn off following OS Shutdown
check box is not selected, the power will
remain available to the UPS output receptacles until the UPS battery power is exhausted.
b.
Set the appropriate number of seconds for the
Delay before segment turns off
to ensure that any
NetWatch clients and their respective operating systems have enough time to complete their
shutdown. The default is 180 seconds (2 minutes), but you may want to increase or decrease this
value as appropriate for your system and available battery runtime. To modify, enter a value between
30 and 3600 seconds (30 seconds to 1 hour).
7.
To reboot the UPS and the associated load:
a.
Select the
Load segment to restart following the return of AC line
check box.
If the
Load segment to restart following the return of AC line
check box is not selected, the UPS
will stay off (requiring local interaction to turn it back on) when utility power returns.
b.
Set the time for
Delay Before Segment Restart
to a valid delay value to allow the UPS enough time
to restart after the specified delay. To modify, enter a value between 10 and 3600 seconds
(10 seconds to 1 hour). The default is 30 seconds.
To stagger the load segment restarts (for sequencing, or to avoid a power surge), enter a different
delay time for each load segment.
8.
Click
Apply
and then
OK
to save the settings.
Shutdown Clients
The Registered Shutdown Clients area displays the IP addresses of the clients that have registered for the
shutdown service. Eaton recommends that each client test the shutdown feature by clicking
Shutdown Test
.
Note:
The
Shutdown Test
command shuts down the client operating system.
UPS Power Management
The PXGX UPS Card supports the ability to remotely turn off the UPS and its supported load. You can also
reboot the UPS (cycling output power off and then back on) and schedule shutdowns and startups on a
predetermined basis.
In addition, you may initiate a battery or system test.
Note:
Buttons on the UPS Test and Control page are not available (dimmed) if the UPS does not support
that function.
Testing the UPS Battery
To test the battery:
1.
Expand the UPS folder on the Configuration menu and select
Test and Control
. The UPS Test and Control
page displays. The results from the previous battery test display on the left of the
Start Battery test
button.
2.
Select
Start battery test
and click
OK
to confirm.
A failed response indicates that the battery should be replaced. Contact your service representative to
order new batteries.
