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UPS Integration
As of firmware version 1.3, your EnergySwitch PDU features UPS integration functionality.
This enables the EnergySwitch to receive vital battery information from a connected UPS and
perform actions when set parameters and rules are met.
In order to use the full capabilities of the functionality, 2 components need to be installed and
configured correctly:
UPS Integration
The link with the UPS in the rack, as explained in this chapter.
Agent Communication
Communication with the Agent service on connected servers (for more details see the
Agent Communication chapter).
Configuration
Compatible Devices
The following UPS models can be linked to your EnergySwitch PDU:
Most APC Smart-UPS® models (except Microlink enabled devices)
Connecting the UPS
The EnergySwitch and the UPS are connected using the following cable configuration:
On the side of the
EnergySwitch
: a standard RJ45 plug (with the pin layout as described
in the
Compatibility
The following brands/devices can be connected directly to the RS232 ports of the
EnergySwitch using a standard straight-through RJ45 patch cable (unless noted
otherwise):
Cisco
Cisco devices that have a Console which uses the pin lay-out of the 72-3383-01
Management cable (RJ45 - DB9)
Hewlett-Packard
HP devices that have a Console which uses the pin lay-out of the 5188-3836 Console
cable (RJ45 - DB9) require that Pin3 (RxD) and Pin6 (TxD) are switched
Fortinet
Fortinet devices require that Pin3 (RxD) and Pin6 (TxD) are switched
