Communications Port; Ups Power Management Software - Compaq T2200 XR Operation And Reference Manual

Communications Port

The UPS T2200 XR models include a communications port for data exchange
with the host computer. The UPS power management software supplied by
Compaq enables the user to access status reporting and power management
features.
CAUTION: Use only specific Compaq cables supplied with your T2200 UPS kit
to connect the communications port to the host computer.

UPS Power Management Software

With each UPS, Compaq supplies a CD containing several power management
software applications, to address a variety of installations. The power
management software allows system administrators to monitor and manage the
power being supplied to an entire network of servers and workstations.
Software capabilities include:
Monitoring utility power, and the power supplied by the UPS
Logging events, such as utility power blackouts and brownouts
Prioritizing shutdown and start up of protected devices
For example, if the power management software detects an extended utility
power blackout, it will initiate the prioritized shutdown sequence specified by
the system administrator.
This sequence might include:
Saving work-in-progress throughout the network
Powering down non-critical devices, to extend the battery power
available to other devices
After saving the necessary information, completing the orderly device
shutdown
Restarting when utility power returns
For more information on using UPS power management software, refer to the
Compaq Power Products Software Reference Guide section of the Power
Products Documentation CD (included with the UPS kit).
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