Mge network solution, Ntroduction, Connecting the ups to the network – MGE UPS Systems 66074 User Manual
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1 MGE Network Solution
1.1 Introduction
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provides information on events concerning the supply of power to the computers connected to your
computer network,
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carries out automatic shutdown of computer systems,
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monitors and controls all the UPSs connected to the network.
As illustrated in the picture below, MGE Network Solution provides these 3 main functions:
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connecting the UPS to the Network,
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protecting the computers,
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monitoring the UPSs over the Network
1.1.1 Connecting the UPS to the Network
This function can be performed either through network Cards inserted in the UPS (Network Management
Card) or through a software “agent” running on a nearby PC that is called the Network Management Proxy.
The Network Management Card or Proxy:
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manages communication with the UPS (as well as local protection of the machine on which Proxy is
installed),
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periodically accesses the information concerning the UPS,