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EATON
Powerware
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Environmental Rack Monitor (ERM) User’s Guide
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164201673 Rev 1
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Chapter 1
Introduction
The Powerware
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Environmental Rack Monitor (ERM) is designed to
remotely monitor the temperature, humidity, and status of two contact
devices via a standard Web browser, providing greater management
control and flexible monitoring.
To install the ERM on a network and change its default configuration,
you need a workstation running Microsoft
®
Windows
®
(9x, Me, NT4.0,
2000, XP or later). If your network dynamically configures IP address, all
you need is a workstation with a Web browser.
The ERM’s unique benefits include the following:
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Hot-swappable TH-Module, simplifying installation by allowing you to
install the TH-Module safely without powering down the ERM.
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Monitoring of temperature and humidity information for any desired
environment to protect your critical equipment.
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Monitoring the status of two user-provided contact devices to protect
your critical equipment.
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Configuration from HTTP Web browser or SNMP management
software.
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E-mail notification through SMTP (simple mail transport protocol) via
e-mail client software, a PCS (personal communication services)
phone, or alphanumeric pager when acceptable alarm limits are
exceeded or contact status changes.
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History log files (data and events) for recording temperature and
humidity problems. Changes in contact closure status are logged in
the ERM’s Event History Log.
For more detailed information that is not included in this manual, first
register your product at warranty.powerware.com, then visit our Web
site: www.powerware.com/rackmonitor. You can also download
firmware upgrades, the latest manuals, and other documentation.