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Network Management Card
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5 Server protection
5.1 Set-up of the shutdown parameters
The protection application: Intelligent Power Protector, on protected server boot, subscribes itself automatically to
notified applications
list and sends its essential data:
•
IP Address or hostname of the server on which it is installed: So that the card can inform it of power
events.
•
Time required to shutdown the server (Shutdown Duration, configurable in the "Set-up" menu of each
IPP): The card takes into account the longest shutdown time of all the Intelligent Power Protector
subscribed (This is the Shutdown duration of the
Shutdown parameters
) page to manage UPS
shutdowns without affecting any of IPP connected.
During normal operation, the protection application periodically checks its connection with the card.
In case of a major power event, the card sends information to the protection application which reacts according to
the situation. (shutdown order, programmed actions, messages to the administrator and to users via the network)
When the server shuts down, the protection application unsubscribes itself from the
notified applications
.
5.1.1 Shutdown criteria managed by the Network Management Card
During an extended power failure, three criteria may cause the server shutdown procedure to be initiated. If
several criteria are selected, (See page
Shutdown parameters
), the first criterion encountered will launch the
shutdown procedure.
At the end of the shutdown procedure, when all servers have been shut down, the UPS may shut down to avoid
unnecessary discharge of its batteries, depending on its configuration.
