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Chapter 6
MIB Files
This chapter describes the Management Information Base (MIB) files available with the card. A MIB is an
information repository residing on a device in a communication network. Network management software uses
a device's MIB to manage the device. Every manageable device on a network has a MIB consisting of one or
more files that list information about the device.
Use the facilities provided by your Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) management software to
access the individual MIB objects. The objects define the information available about your UPS.
You can configure a device so that it generates a trap if a certain condition occurs, such as an alarm clearing.
The trap is sent to the management station to inform it of the occurrence.
This chapter contains an overview of MIB definitions for each of the MIB files:
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Powerware UPS MIB
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RFC 1628 UPS MIB
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Eaton EMP MIB
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Eaton Traps MIB
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Eaton OID Assignments
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RFC 4133 Entity MIB
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RFC 4268 Entity State MIB
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RFC 4268 Entity State MIB Part 2
See the MIB files for detailed information about each MIB object.
Selecting a UPS MIB File
You can use the Standard UPS MIB, as described in RFC-1628, or the proprietary Powerware UPS MIB with
the client SNMP management software. Eaton recommends loading both MIBs. Table 6 lists the advantages
of both MIBs.
Table 6. UPS MIB Comparison
Standard UPS MIB
Powerware UPS MIB
Works with UPS SNMP agents from many vendors
Downward compatible with existing ConnectUPS cards or adapters
Includes some objects not found in Powerware UPS MIB:
upsBatteryStatus
upsConfigAudibleStatus
upsConfigInputFreq
upsConfigLowBattTime
upsConfigOutputVA
upsIdentAttachedDevices
upsIdentName
upsSecondsOnBattery
Includes some objects not found in Standard UPS MIB:
Environment Group (xupsEnvironment)
Receptacle Group (xupsRecep)
Topology Group (xupsTopology)
xupsBatteryAbmStatus
xupsBatteryLastReplacedDate
xupsConfigInstallDate
xupsControlToBypassDelay
xupsHeartbeatMinsInterval
xupsSendTrapType
Enhances the Test and Control groups
More trap types and trap descriptions
Simpler battery test procedure
