Powerware BestLink IPK-0319 - Manual (Page 7)

1 BestLink SNMP/WEB Adapter User’s Guide
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LTM-1343 B Draft 10/03/2001
C H A P T E R 1
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NTRODUCTION
The BestLink SNMP/WEB Adapter is a network adapter for your
uninterruptible power system (UPS) that provides both SNMP and HTTP
compatibility, as well as advanced communication with true RS-232.
The BestLink SNMP/WEB Adapter is available in two models: and internal
for UPSs with a BestDock slot and external for connection to the UPS serial
port. Both models can connect to a twisted-pair Ethernet (10baseT) network
using an RJ-45 connector.
SNMP-compatible network management software (user-supplied) may be
used to monitor the UPS in a method similar to that of other network devices.
Others may wish to use a web browser such as Netscape
Z or Microsoft
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Internet Explorer to monitor and manage the connected UPS.
The adapter also supports remote monitoring and shutdown from
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
9 95/98/NT/2000, Novell 9 NetWare 9 and various versions of UNIX 9
These programs communicate through TCP/IP with the BestLink Adapter and
automatically shutdown the protected system during extended power outages.
In addition, the BestLink SNMP/WEB Adapter has the following features:
: Configuration from serial port, telnet, or HTTP web browser.
: Management from HTTP web browser or SNMP management software.
: Supports MIB_II and BestLink MIB (bestpwr2.mib) management
information bases.
: Firmware upgradable from a Windows utility via a network connection.
: Scheduling function to control UPS shutdowns and startups.
: History log files (data and events) for recording power problems.
: UPS status information available to registered NetWatch clients for
automatic shutdown of Windows 95/98/NT/2000, Novell NetWare, and
UNIX.
: E-mail notification of changes in the UPS status.
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