Date: 2021-08-17
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Technical feature SITEMANAGER 6 / SITEMONITOR 6:
The SITEMANAGER 6 uses a Mini-Din connection as UPS
connection COM1. As a result, the pipe-through function is
generally supported, but for technical reasons SITEMANAGER
6 can only be used as the last device in the pipe-through chain.
Complex network structures
In this example, VLAN 1 and VLAN 2 were logically linked by a router to allow one CS141 sending RCCMD commands to all
servers inside of VLAN 1 and VLAN2. At the same time, the Pipe Through function allows the same signal coming from the UPS
to a third CS141 physically installed inside LAN3. Due to this fact, the CS141 can completely control LAN3 and ensure a
shutdown routine using RCCMD. LAN 4 is connected to the UPSMan software via the RS232 interface and the server itself can
act like a CS141 including full RCCMD functionality. This example demonstrates a complex system:
- two complete separated networks
- two logical linked networks
- on central UPS solution to provide auxiliary power in case of main power is down.
Each CS141 or UPSMan is completely informed about the current UPS alarm state. Furthermore, each network can be
managed for its own without harming others.
Note.
The UPSMAN software also handles communication via USB - If your UPS supports parallel operation, it is possible to combine
USB, Slot and RS232.
The examples shown above illustrate how flexible the CS141 can be adapted to nearly any network structure. Please note that
both devices- the SITEMANAGER and the SITEMONITOR - require an RS232 interface for native UPS operation. If this is not
possible, there are options to avoid running without a UPS state:
the RFC 1628 UPS interface in companion with well-defined routing:
It is possible to query a UPS over the LAN in parallel to a CS141 and set configurations accordingly - the behaviour is similar to
that of a direct connection to the UPS.
