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Minuteman SNMP-NV6 User Manual

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UPS SNMP Card
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  • Page 1 SNMP-NV6 UPS SNMP Card (Web-Based monitoring SNMP Card) User’s Manual...

  • Page 2: About This Manual

    SNMP-NV6 About this manual This manual contains information about the installation and the operation of the SNMP-NV6 SNMP card. Save this Manual This manual contains instructions and warnings that should be followed during the installation, operation and storage of this product. Failure to heed these instructions and warnings will void the product warranty.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    SNMP-NV6 Table of Contents 1. Overview ......................5 1.1 Features ..................... 5 1.2 Package Contents ..................6 2. Description ....................... 6 2.1 Ports ......................6 2.1.1 LED Indicators ................ 7 2.1.2 Dipswitch Settings ..............7 3. Installation ......................7 4. Configuration Methods..................8 4.1 Configure the SNMP-NV6 card by EzSetting ..........
  • Page 4 SNMP-NV6 5.3.2.5 Power Fail/Restore Simulation ............21 5.3.3 Weekly Schedule................... 21 5.3.4 Specific Schedule .................. 22 5.4 Administration................... 22 5.4.1 User Manager..................22 5.4.2 TCP/IP ....................23 5.4.2.1 IPv4 ....................23 5.4.2.2 IPv6 ....................23 5.4.2.3 System....................23 5.4.3 Web ....................... 24 5.4.3.1 Web ....................

  • Page 5: Overview

    SNMP-NV6 1. Overview SNMP-NV6 card is an interface between the UPS and the network. It can obtain the information from a UPS and issue commands to it. SNMP-NV6 card supports two kinds of protocols – SNMP and HTTP for user access. Through the SNMP NMS and Web Browser, the user can setup the SNMP-NV6 card obtain information from the UPS and issue commands to UPS.

  • Page 6: Package Contents

    SNMP-NV6 1.2 Package Contents The SNMP-NV6 card package contains the following items. Quantity Item SNMP-NV6 SNMP Card RJ45 to DB9 serial cable Quick Install Product Warranty Card 2. Description The SNMP-NV6 card’s components are described as below. Network Port LED Indicators Console Port Reset Button Dipswitch...

  • Page 7: Led Indicators

    SNMP-NV6 2.1.1 LED Indicators Yellow LED Green LED Description Hardware or network error Flashing (1sec) UPS is disconnected Without Temp/Humidity probe Flashing (50 ms) Normal operation With Temp/Humidity probe Flashing (50 ms) Flashing (50 ms) Normal operation Flashing (50 ms) Temp/Humidity probe is disconnected 2.1.2 Dipswitch Settings...

  • Page 8: Configuration Methods

    SNMP-NV6 4. Configuration Methods The easiest way to configure the SNMP-NV6 card is to run the EzSetting program, which you can find on the provided CD. Once you have configured the essential network parameters successfully, you can launch a Web Browser or telnet to the SNMP-NV6 card to execute more detailed configuration.

  • Page 9: Configure The Snmp-Nv6 Card Through Com Port

    SNMP-NV6 9. Select the SNMP-NV6 card in the Device List and then click on the Modify button. Enter the account and password. The default account and password are admin and password respectively. 10. Click on the Configuration button and then configure the essential network parameters.

  • Page 10: Configure The Snmp-Nv6 Card Through Telnet

    SNMP-NV6 6. Set both of the dipswitches of the SNMP-NV6 card to ON position (configuration mode). After the message appears on the screen, key in the account (default account is admin’) and password (default password is password). Then the SNMP-NV6 card’s Main Menu will appear on the screen. Refer to section 4.4 Configure the SNMP-NV6 card via Text Mode for more information.

  • Page 11: User Manager

    SNMP-NV6 4.4.1.1 User Manager +========================+ User Manager +========================+ RADIUS [1]. RADIUS Auth: Disable [2]. Server: [3]. Secret: [4]. Port: 1812 ---------------- Local Auth Administrator [5]. Account: admin [6]. Password: ******** [7]. Limitation: Only in This LAN Device Manager [8]. Account: device [9].

  • Page 12: Tcp/Ip Setting

    SNMP-NV6 4.4.1.2 TCP/IP Setting +========================+ TCP/IP Setting +========================+ [1]. IPv4 Address: 192.168.001.100 [2]. IPv4 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.000 [3]. IPv4 Gateway IP: 192.168.001.254 [4]. IPv4 DNS or WINS IP: 192.168.001.001 [5]. DHCPv4 Client: Enable [6]. IPv6 Address: fe80::230:abff:fe25:900 [7]. IPv6 Prefix Length: 64 [8].

  • Page 13: Network Parameter

    SNMP-NV6 4.4.1.3 Network Parameter +========================+ | Network Parameter +========================+ [1]. HTTP Server: Enable [2]. HTTPS Server: Enable [3]. Telnet Server: Enable [4]. SSH/SFTP Server: Enable [5]. FTP Server: Enable [6]. Syslog: Enable [7]. HTTP Server Port: 80 [8]. HTTPS Server Port: 443 [9].

  • Page 14: Time Server

    SNMP-NV6 4.4.1.4 Time Server There are two ways to set the SNMP-NV6 card’s current time and date. One is to set the system time manually, but this is not the best way. The ideal way is to set up a timeserver. The SNMP-NV6 card does support SNTP, which is supported by Windows XP.

  • Page 15: Web Interface

    SNMP-NV6 5. Web Interface 5.1 Run a Web Browser 1. Make sure that you have a TCP/IP network already installed. 2. Start your Web Browser. Enter http://host_name or http://ip_address in the address plain transmission https://host_name https://ip_address for the encrypted web transmission. The SNMP-NV6 card will then ask for your user name and password.

  • Page 16: Ups Properties

    SNMP-NV6 5.2.1 UPS Properties This page gives a snapshot of all the principal UPS parameters. The values will update automatically. To set the refresh time, select the menu Administration – Web – Web Refresh Period. 5.2.2 Battery Parameters This page displays a list of the UPS battery parameters. Page 16...

  • Page 17: In/Out Parameters

    SNMP-NV6 5.2.3 In/Out Parameters Select In/Out Parameters from the UPS Information on the main menu to get a list of the UPS input, and output parameters. 5.2.4 Identification Select Identification from the UPS Information menu to get a list of the UPS information. Page 17...

  • Page 18: Status Indication

    SNMP-NV6 5.2.5 Status Indication This page lists the UPS events and indicates which event has occurred by turning the button on or off. 5.3 UPS Management Because different UPSs provide different functions, the UPS you have may not support the same configuration or control items.

  • Page 19: Auto Restart

    SNMP-NV6 5.3.1.1 Auto Restart Sends the command to the UPS to configure the auto restart function. 5.3.1.2 UPS Buzzer Sends the command to the UPS to configure the buzzer function. 5.3.1.3 Low Battery The set value is compared to the received value from the UPS. If the received battery level is lower than the assigned value then the card sends the Low Battery Warning.

  • Page 20: Control

    SNMP-NV6 5.3.2 Control This menu allows you to send the control commands to the UPS. 5.3.2.1 Battery Test Sends the command to the UPS to perform a battery test. 5.3.2.2 Shutdown & Restart UPS Only Sends the command to the UPS to perform the Shutdown and/or Restart function. If you only want to shutdown the UPS mark the UPS Shutdown Delay check box and fill in the delay time.

  • Page 21: Outlet Control

    SNMP-NV6 5.3.2.4 Outlet Control Press the Switch Bank button to control the UPS output relay to turn on or off individual output banks. 5.3.2.5 Power Fail/Restore Simulation Pressing one of the buttons causes the card to simulate the UPS power fail or power restore event.

  • Page 22: Specific Schedule

    SNMP-NV6 5.3.4 Specific Schedule This menu allows you to modify the parameters of the shutdown/restart/test events associated with certain days of the year. 5.4 Administration 5.4.1 User Manager The SNMP-NV6 card supports RADIUS. You can assign your RADIUS server to the card for the login authentication through HTTP, Telnet, SSH, FTP, SFTP and EzSetting.

  • Page 23: Tcp/Ip

    SNMP-NV6 5.4.2 TCP/IP This menu allows the administrator to set the local network configuration parameters in SNMP-NV6 card. 5.4.2.1 IPv4 DHCP Client: Enable/Disable DHCP to get the IP address from DHCP server. IP Address: The IP address of the card (e.g. 192.168.1.100). Subnet Mask: The Subnet Mask for your network (e.g.

  • Page 24: Web

    SNMP-NV6 5.4.3 Web This menu allows the administrator to enable or disable the HTTP/HTTPS communication protocols available in the SNMP-NV6 card. 5.4.3.1 Web HTTP: Enabling or disabling the HTTP connection with the SNMP-NV6 card. HTTPS: Enabling or disabling the HTTPS connection with the SNMP-NV6 card. HTTP Port: The user may configure HTTP protocol to use a port number other than standard HTTP port (80).

  • Page 25: Console

    SNMP-NV6 5.4.4 Console This menu allows the administrator to enable or disable the Telnet/SSH communication protocols available in the SNMP-NV6 card. 5.4.4.1 Console Telnet: Enabling or disabling the Telnet connection with the SNMP-NV6 card. SSH/SFTP: Enabling or disabling the SSH/SFTP connection with the SNMP-NV6 card. Telnet Port: The user may configure Telnet protocol to use a port number other than standard Telnet port (23).

  • Page 26: Ftp

    SNMP-NV6 5.4.5 FTP This menu allows the administrator to enable or disable the FTP communication protocols available in the SNMP-NV6 card. 5.4.5.1 FTP FTP: Enabling or disabling the FTP connection with the SNMP-NV6 card. FTP Port: The user may configure FTP protocol to use a port number other than standard FTP port (21).

  • Page 27: Simple Network Time Server

    SNMP-NV6 5.4.6.1 Simple Network Time Server Time Zone: Select the time zone where the SNMP-NV6 card is installed. Primary/Secondary Time Server: The SNMP-NV6 card searches both of the Time Servers and follows the first reply server’s time. The card synchronizes with the Time Server every hour.

  • Page 28: Upgrade

    SNMP-NV6 5.4.9 Upgrade The easiest way to upgrade the SNMP-NV6 card’s firmware is through the web interface. The administrator just needs to assign the firmware file from your local disk then press the Upload button to transmit the firmware file to the SNMP card for upgrading. Note: The SNMP-NV6 card can also be upgraded using the EzSetting program.

  • Page 29: Notification

    SNMP-NV6 5.5 Notification 5.5.1 Event Level Each individual event can be configured for Information, Warning or Alarm. You can change the event for e-mail or SNMP trap by modifying the event level. 5.5.2 SNMP Access The SNMP-NV6 card supports the SNMP protocol. You can use an NMS to manage a UPS through a network.

  • Page 30: Snmpv3 Usm (User Based Management)

    SNMP-NV6 If you use a workstation with SNMP Manager installed, or if you set more restrictive SNMP access, you can use the SNMP Access to add the IP address of the PC, which you use to modify the access permission. If the IP address is set as 0.0.0.0, it means the IP address will be ignored.

  • Page 31: Snmp Trap

    SNMP-NV6 5.5.3 SNMP Trap If you use a PC and perform the SNMP Manager Trap function to manage an UPS through the SNMP-NV6 card, you must add the IP address of the PC to the SNMP Trap list. The maximum number of SNMP trap targets is 256. The Event Level field is used to decide what kind of power event notification should be sent to the target address.

  • Page 32: Mail Server

    SNMP-NV6 5.5.4 Mail Server The administrator can set up the SMTP Mail Server and the e-mail receiver so the designated recipient can receive the e-mail notification from the SNMP-NV6 card whenever a power event occurs. The maximum number of e-mail users is 256. SMTP Server Name or IP: This is the hostname of a SMTP Mail Server used to send the email message from the SNMP-NV6 card.

  • Page 33: Wake On Lan

    SNMP-NV6 5.5.5 Wake On LAN The Wake On LAN function can start up the client PC from the network by the MAC address. From this page, you can set 256 MAC addresses of the clients to be restarted after the power is restored or when the SNMP-NV6 card starts up.

  • Page 34: Data Log

    SNMP-NV6 5.6.2 Data Log This table lists all of the saved UPS data. The existing values are over written when the maximum number of entries has been reached. You can also download the data log to your computer. 5.6.3 History Configure This page allows you to clear the event log, the data log and assign the time interval to record the data.

  • Page 35: Environment

    SNMP-NV6 5.7 Environment 5.7.1 Information The ENV Probe is an option for the SNMP-NV6 card that supports temperature and humidity and has 4 contact closure inputs for monitoring environmental status such as smoke, fire, water, and security alarms. See the ENV PROBE User’s Manual for installation. Features: •...

  • Page 36: Configuration

    SNMP-NV6 5.7.2 Configuration This page allows you to change the values in the Temperature Warning and Alarm Thresholds and Humidity Warning and Alarm Thresholds, and then click on the Submit button to update the changes. If the temperature or humidity exceeds the alarm threshold, the event will be displayed in red on the Event log page.

  • Page 37: Upgrade

    SNMP-NV6 6. Upgrade The EzSetting program can be used to perform the firmware upgrade. The EzSetting program is compatible with the Windows operating system. Note: The firmware can also be upgraded by using the upgrade function in the web interface. 1.
  • Page 38 SNMP-NV6 4. On the main screen press the Upgrade button. When the upgrade dialog box appears press the Browse button to locate the new firmware file. Verify the firmware version is the new file, which is listed in the File Information field then press the Upgrade Now button. 5.

  • Page 39: Specifications

    SNMP-NV6 7. Specifications 7.1 Technical Specifications Network Connection RJ-45 connector Operating Temperature 0 ~ 40° C Operating Humidity 10 ~ 80 % Power Input 9~24V DC Power Consumption 2 Watt Maximum Size 130 mm x 60 mm (L x W) Weight 7.2 DIP Switch Settings Dip1...

  • Page 40: Troubleshooting

    SNMP-NV6 8. Troubleshooting How do I setup a SNTP (Simple Network Time Protocol) server? Answer: In the Windows XP operating system, click Start select Control Panel choose Add/Remove Programs click the Add/Remove Windows Components button click Networking Services select the Simple TCP/IP Services check box and then click ‘OK’...
  • Page 41 SNMP-NV6 − Use the Terminal Mode to reset the SNMP-NV6 card's IP address. − Change your PC's IP address to allow connection via the LAN. I am unable to perform the SNMP Get operation? Answer: Check the SNMP settings stored in the SNMP-NV6 card. The IP address of the PC you are using must be entered in one of the SNMP Access Control NMS IP fields, with Read or Read/Write permission.
  • Page 42 SNMP-NV6 How do I generate a private SSL certificate file (PEM format) for HTTPS? Answer: 1) Download the openssl from http://www.openssl.org and install it on the Linux machine. 2) Open the command shell and enter the following command to create your own certificate file: Openssl req –x509 –nodes –days 3650 –newkey rsa:1024 –keyout cert.pem –out cert.pem 3) Once it is complete the cert.pem will be created in the current working...

  • Page 43: Limited Product Warranty

    SNMP-NV6 9. Limited Product Warranty Para Systems Inc. (Para Systems) warrants this equipment, when properly applied and operated within specified conditions, against faulty materials or workmanship for a period of three years from the date of original purchase by the end user. For equipment sites within the United States and Canada, this warranty covers repair or replacement of defective equipment at the discretion of Para Systems.

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