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Network Management Card
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1.1.1 Connecting the UPS to the Ethernet network
This function can be performed through network Cards inserted in the UPS (Network Management Card).
Also a software "agent" running on a nearby PC that is called the IPP Shutdown controller feature can be used.
IPP Shutdown controller feature allows USB or Serial connected UPS to be seen on the network through the PC.
The Network Management Card or Shutdown Controller:
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Manages communication with the UPS (as well as local protection of the machine on which Proxy is
installed).
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Periodically accesses the information concerning the UPS.
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Makes this information available to the connected applications (Intelligent Power Protector, Web
Browser, Network Management Systems, Intelligent Power Manager).
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Sends notifications on certain events.
Operation may be in standard secure mode (the default mode) or in SSL secured mode (Secure Socket Layer
SSL).
1.1.2 Protection of the computers/servers
This function is performed by
Intelligent Power Protector
installed on each of the computers to be protected.
Note that Intelligent Power Protector are available on several Operating Systems.
Protection applications:
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Continuously gets information from the
Network Management Card
/Proxy connected to the UPS.
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Warns administrators and users if AC power fails and proceeds to a graceful system shutdown before
the end of battery backup power is reached.