Summary of Contents for Powerware BestLink IPK-0319
- Page 1 SNMP/WEB Adapter User’s Guide For use with IPK-0318, IPK-0319, and IPK-0320 www.powerware.com...
- Page 2 Open Group. OpenView is a trademark of Hewlett-Packard Company. NetView is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. Copyright 2001 Powerware Corporation, Raleigh, NC, USA. All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced in any way without the express written approval of Powerware Corporation.
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Page 3: Important Notice
Important Notice Please read this notice if you are using an external BestLink Adapter with a Unity/I Three-Phase UPS If you are using an external BestLink Adapter, part numbers IPK-0318 or IPK-0319, please contact the Help Desk (see page 33) to receive a DB-9 to DB-25 adapter (INT-0012) at no charge. Connect the DB-9 to DB-25 adapter (INT-0012) to the X003 port on the Unity/I Three-Phase communications interface board. -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
ABLE OF 1 Introduction ........... . System Application . - Page 6 Table of Contents Forcing the UPS to Shut Down ..........Planning a Scheduled UPS Shutdown and Restart Configuring E-mail Notification .
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Page 7: Introduction
UPS-protected computer systems. NetWatch client software for use with a BestLink Adapter is supplied on the Invensys Software Suite CD or on the web at www.powerware.com. Client software is available for Windows 95/98/NT/2000, Novell NetWare and various versions of UNIX These programs communicate through TCP/IP with the BestLink Adapter and automatically shutdown the protected system during extended power outages. -
Page 8: System Application
Introduction System Application The following diagram shows how the BestLink Adapter can be used in a network application. Management Station or Terminal NetWatch Client Windows 95/98/NT/2000 Figure 1. BestLink SNMP/WEB Adapter System Application Diagram RS-232 BestLink Adapter Power Line NetWatch Client NetWatch Client UNIX BestLink SNMP/WEB Adapter User’s Guide... -
Page 9: Installation
C H A P T E R 2 NSTALLATION Installing the Internal BestLink Adapter Before installing or removing the BestLink SNMP/WEB Adapter, the UPS MUST be turned off. Hot-swapping is prohibited. To install the internal BestLink SNMP/WEB Adapter, perform the following steps: 1. -
Page 10: Installing The External Bestlink Adapter
5. Connect an active 10BaseT cable to the network connector on the BestLink Adapter. NOTE For an internal BestLink Adapter in a FERRUPS 0800, Axxium Pro, or Powerware 9170 UPS, you MUST change the Config BestDock parameter for that UPS to BestDock 1 or 2 as applicable. - Page 11 4. Connect an active 10BaseT cable to the network connector on the BestLink Adapter. 5. Insert the power adapter DC power plug into the power connector on the back of the BestLink Adapter (labeled 12 VDC). 6. Plug the power adapter into a UPS output receptacle. 7.
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Page 12: Configuration
Installation Configuration You must configure the BestLink SNMP/WEB Adapter before you can use it. There are two ways to configure the adapter: locally through the serial communication port remotely using a web browser or telnet utility Configuring the Adapter Locally The adapter has a configuration program that you can access by using a serial cable to connect the adapter to a terminal or a computer with a terminal emulation program. -
Page 13: Local Configuration
C H A P T E R 3 OCAL ONFIGURATION Use the following procedure to use the adapter’s configuration program through a serial port. Before You Start To use the configuration screens for the adapter, you need: The serial configuration cable included in the adapter package. A terminal with a serial communication port, or a PC with a terminal emulation program such as HyperTerminal The serial line should be set to 9600 baud, No parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit,... -
Page 14: Connecting The Bestlink Snmp/Web Adapter
Local Configuration Connecting the BestLink SNMP/WEB Adapter To connect the adapter to the terminal and start the configuration program: 1. If configuring an external BestLink Adapter, connect the supplied serial cable labeled “PC” to the PC port on the BestLink Adapter (see Figure 4). - Page 15 4. Turn on the UPS. After a few seconds the PC displays a message indicating that the adapter is ready. 5. Press [Enter]. The Password screen appears (see Figure 6). If the Password screen does not appear, press [Enter] again. If you still do not see the Password screen, check the following conditions: The communication settings of the terminal should be 9600 baud,...
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Page 16: Configuring The Adapter
Local Configuration Configuring the Adapter To configure the adapter: 1. Type to enter the SNMP/WEB Adapter Settings screen (see Figure 7). +============================================================================+ [ BestLink SNMP/WEB Adapter Configuration Utility ] +============================================================================+ 1. SNMP/WEB Card Settings 2. Reset Configuration to default 3. Restart SNMP/WEB Card 0. - Page 17 Superuser access only. NOTE For an Internal BestLink Adapter – In a FERRUPS 0800, Axxium Pro, or Powerware 9170 UPS, you MUST change the Config BestDock parameter for that UPS back to NO or UPS as applicable.
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Page 18: Set The Ip Address, Gateway Address And Mib System Group
(option ) to set the IP address, the gateway address, or the Example/Remark 192.72.173.188 192.72.173.254 255.255.255.0 Powerware BestLink SNMP/WEB Adapter TEST LAB Information only Information only BestLink SNMP/WEB Adapter User’s Guide LTM-1343 B Draft 10/03/2001... -
Page 19: Set Trap Receivers
Set Trap Receivers For those users who intend to use an SNMP-compatible NMS to manage the BestLink Adapter, the IP address of the machine intended to be the trap receiver must be added in the list on the BestLink Adapter. Use this function to add or delete the IP address of the trap receivers (option Set IP Addresses of Primary and Secondary Date Server Use this function to set the IP addresses of the primary and secondary date... -
Page 20: Set Superuser Name And Password
Local Configuration Set Superuser Name and Password Use this function to set or change the user name and password of the administrators who will use a web browser to configure the BestLink SNMP/WEB Adapter (option E-mail Notification Use this function to inform selected e-mail accounts of events and changes in the status as they occur in the UPS or to provide a daily status message at a predetermined time (option Back to Main Menu... -
Page 21: Remote Configuration
C H A P T E R 4 EMOTE ONFIGURATION Use the following procedure to use the adapter’s configuration program through a web browser. NOTE Verify that an active 10BaseT cable is connected to the adapter’s network connector. Add a Routing Condition in the PC If the IP address of the PC is on the same network with the BestLink Adapter, you may just run the web browser directly. -
Page 22: Running The Web Browser
Remote Configuration Running the Web Browser Locate a computer (PC, host, or server) that has a web browser (Netscape or Internet Explorer recommended) and is connected to a network. 1. Run the web browser and connect to the BestLink Adapter IP address (the default is 192.168.7.18). -
Page 23: Setup Network Configuration
Setup Network Configuration 1. Select Configuration SNMP/WEB Adapter Configuration parameters (see Figure 10). 2. Click Become Superuser (the default user name and password is admin). 3. Select and edit the 4. Select and edit the 5. Select and edit the 6. - Page 24 Remote Configuration BestLink SNMP/WEB Adapter User’s Guide LTM-1343 B Draft 10/03/2001...
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Page 25: Ups Power Management
C H A P T E R 5 UPS P OWER ANAGEMENT You can manage the UPS from a web browser or from an SNMP network management system. UPS Management from a Web Browser When using a web browser to access the BestLink SNMP/WEB Adapter, the majority of UPS-related information is available by selecting any of the following menu options: Identification... -
Page 26: Turning The Ups On And Off
UPS Power Management Turning the UPS On and Off The BestLink SNMP/WEB Adapter supports the ability to remotely turn off the UPS and its supported load. It also supports the ability to reboot the UPS (cycling output power off and then back on), as well as the ability to schedule shutdowns and restarts on a predetermined basis. -
Page 27: Planning A Scheduled Ups Shutdown And Restart
Selecting Turn UPS Off turns off the output of the UPS. Any equipment powered by the UPS shuts down, as well as the external BestLink Adapter. Prepare the protected equipment for the shutdown. If you select Turn UPS Off with Restart UPS once AC Power Returns set to , you will have to manually restart the UPS after the shutdown occurs. -
Page 28: Performing A Manual Ups Battery Test
UPS Power Management 3. If you entered a host name for the address of your network DNS Server in the 4. To receive a daily status report, enter the time of day to send the e-mail (in 24-hour format). 5. Enter the for each recipient. -
Page 29: Viewing The Ups History Logs
Viewing the UPS History Logs Selecting UPS History choose the current numerical data logged once a minute from the UPS. The event log contains text messages regarding the status of the UPS and the BestLink Adapter. Past data and event logs are also accessible, as well as a data log applet that displays the data in a graphical format. -
Page 30: Viewing Ups Monitoring Parameters
UPS Power Management Viewing UPS Monitoring Parameters The BestLink SNMP/WEB Adapter supports several MIB groups that separate specific UPS parameters into related areas. The groups used in the MIB for the BestLink Adapter include: Ident Battery Input Output Config Control Test Alarms Forcing the UPS to Shut Down... -
Page 31: Automatic Shutdown Of Ups-Protected Computers
Automatic Shutdown of UPS-Protected Computers NetWatch client software supports remote UPS monitoring and automatic shutdown of UPS-protected computer systems and is available on the Invensys Software Suite CD-ROM or from www.powerware.com. Clients are available for the following operating systems: Windows 95/98/NT/2000... - Page 32 UPS Power Management BestLink SNMP/WEB Adapter User’s Guide LTM-1343 B Draft 10/03/2001...
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Page 33: Appendix
512k x 8 Static RAM 512k x 8 Flash ROM LAN Controller DAVICOM Network Connection 10BaseT RJ-45 network connector UPS Protocol Powerware-supplied UPS communication device driver Network Protocol HTTP over TCP/IP SNMP over UDP/IP SMTP, ARP, RARP, and TFTP DHCP Supported MIB MIB_II and BestLink_MIB (bestpwr2.mib) -
Page 34: Adapter Components
Appendix Adapter Components The adapter front and rear panel details are shown in the following figures. Figure 11. External BestLink Adapter Rear Panel Network Connector Figure 12. External BestLink Adapter Rear Panel DIP Switch Figure 13. Internal BestLink Adapter Front Panel Network LED Status LED DIP Switch... -
Page 35: Led Description
LED Description The functions of the BestLink Adapter are indicated by the Status and Activity LEDs, as listed in Table 3. Table 3. LED Definitions Status LED Network LED Flashing Flashing Flashing Flashing Flashing DIP Switch Description DIP switch definitions for both types of the BestLink Adapters are listed in Table 4. -
Page 36: Pin Assignments
Appendix Pin Assignments PCB Edge Connector Figure 14. Internal BestLink Adapter Component Layout Table 5. PCB Edge Connector Pin Assignments Bottom Side Pin Number 11-25 Component Side Function Pin Number Function 9 Vdc TxD_UPS RxD_UPS TxD_PC RxD_PC Short to Pin 10 Short to Pin 8 12-26 BestLink SNMP/WEB Adapter User’s Guide... -
Page 37: Serial Cable Definition
Serial Cable Definition Table 6. External BestLink Adapter to UPS Serial Connection Function Description Ready to Send Data Terminal Ready Transmitted Data Signal Ground Chassis Ground Received Data Data Set Ready Clear to Send Table 7. External BestLink Adapter to PC Serial Connection Function Description Ready to Send Data Terminal Ready... -
Page 38: Upgrading The Bestlink Adapter Firmware
Appendix Upgrading the BestLink Adapter Firmware During the upgrade process, the BestLink Adapter is inaccessible, but restarts automatically within a minute after completing the upgrade. To upgrade the firmware, use the following steps: 1. Locate a networked PC with Windows 95, 98, NT, or 2000. 2. -
Page 39: Service And Support
Service and Support If you have any questions or problems with the UPS, call your or the at one of the following telephone numbers and ask for a UPS Help Desk technical representative. In the United States: Europe, Middle East, Africa: Asia: Australia: Please have the following information ready when you call the Help Desk:... -
Page 40: Two-Year Limited Warranty (Us And Canada Only)
Powerware Corporation warrants the electronics of the BestLink SNMP/WEB Adapter to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of two years from Date of Purchase. If, in Powerware Corporation’s opinion, the electronics fails to meet its published specifications due to a defect in material and workmanship covered by this warranty, Powerware Corporation will repair or replace the warranted Unit at no cost to the customer for parts and labor. -
Page 41: International Limited Warranty
Powerware Corporation prompt notice thereof and if requested by Powerware Corporation, the user shall return the warranted Unit or parts thereof to the plant or service station designated by Powerware Corporation for inspection by Powerware Corporation. Any Unit which may require repair and/or replacement of parts as the result of defects in workmanship or material within the stated warranty period, will be replaced or repaired at Powerware Corporation’s option without charge for replacement parts. - Page 42 Appendix BestLink SNMP/WEB Adapter User’s Guide LTM-1343 B Draft 10/03/2001...
- Page 44 (! LTM-1343 B BestLink SNMP/WEB Adapter User’s Guide LTM-1343 B Draft 10/03/2001...