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UPS SNMPWEBCARD
USER’S GUIDE
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200503172 93-2453 TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 1: Introduction__________________________________________________________________ 1 System Requirements_________________________________________________________________________ 1 Details - SNMPWEBCARD____________________________________________________________________ 2 Package Contents ____________________________________________________________________________ 3 Chapter 2: Configuration ________________________________________________
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Chapter 1 Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of your new SNMPWEBCARD. Your SNMPWEBCARD will connect your UPS to your LAN. This will allow you to monitor and control the UPS from any PC on the LAN, using either: • SNMP protocol and popular SNMP network management platforms such as HP OpenView, IBM NetView, etc., or • A Web browser. SNMPWEBCARD System Requirements • Tripp Lite UPS with a standard card slot. • Ethernet networking environment using the TCP/I
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SNMP Adapter User’s Guide SNMPWEBCARD Details 1 2 5 3 4 Figure 1-1: SNMPWEBCARD Item Description RJ45 Ethernet Connector 1 RJ45 Ethernet Connector with Link & Status LEDs 2 Configuration Port 3 ENVIROSENSE Connector 4 UPS Slot Connector 5 2
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SNMP Adapter User’s Guide Package Contents The following items should be included in your package. If any items are missing, contact your dealer immediately: • SNMPWEBCARD • Installation and Quick Start Guide • Configuration Cable • CD-ROM Including - MIBs - Owner’s Manual 3
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Chapter 2 Configuration Your SNMPWEBCARD can be configured for use with many different LAN setups and for many different applications. This chapter explains the procedures and settings used in SNMPWEBCARD configuration. Selecting an IP Address You must choose an IP address for your SNMPWEBCARD before connecting it to your network. The IP address must be unique to the SNMPWEBCARD, and it must be in the same address block subnet as the computer(s) it will communicate with
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Managing the UPS e. Save settings. The card will then reboot; depending on the selected configuration settings, it will take 2-5 minutes for the card to become initialized.* 5. Prepare SNMPWEBCARD for Operation a. Remove the cable connecting the SNMPWEBCARD to the computer. b. Test network configuration by pinging the IP address given to the SNMPWEBCARD. c. If test is successful, replace the UPS accessory slot plate and secure it with screws to hold the SNMPWEBCARD firmly in position.
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SNMP Adapter User’s Guide Chapter 3 SNMP Your SNMPWEBCARD allows a UPS to be managed by SNMP tools, using the UPS SNMP Agent and the UPS SNMP MIB. The UPS SNMP Agent is in the SNMPWEBCARD SNMP firmware. It responds to standard SNMP commands (get, get next and set) and will generate SNMP traps (messages) if configured to do so. The MIB (Management Information Base) determines what parameters can be monitored and controlled. MIB (Management Information Base) The UPS S
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Chapter 4 Browser Interface You may monitor and control a UPS system with an SNMPWEBCARD using an Internet browser. The card generates navigable HTML pages. These HTML pages are updated to match UPS status every 30 seconds; the browser will refresh the displayed information automatically. To update the information on a page sooner, reload the page. Establishing a Connection To connect to the SNMPWEBCARD: 1. Start your browser. 2. In the Address field, enter http://IP_
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SNMP Adapter User’s Guide Figure 4-1: Status Screen Menu Bar The buttons on the Menu Bar are headings. Clicking on a heading will take you the main page for that menu. If there are sub- menu options, buttons will appear in a frame on the left-hand side of the screen below the menu bar. Clicking on a sub-menu button will make it active. The button will change color to gray/blue, indicating that it is now the active page. Device Information The Device Information frame lists the ch
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Troubleshooting Alarm Status The Alarm Status frame monitors connected devices for normal or alarm conditions. This frame will appear at the bottom of every screen, providing a convenient means of notification when alarm conditions occur. (See Figure 4-2.). Figure 4-2: Alarm Status Frame Status—Indicates the severity of the alarm condition. If nothing is listed here, there are no current alarms and the device is operating within normal thresholds. Cause—Displays the reason for the alarm
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SNMP Adapter User’s Guide Loads The Loads Screen provides a graphical interface to turn on and off any controllable load segment or outlet on a UPS system that supports load management. For each controllable load segment, a representative on/off control will be displayed in the load table. If the UPS does not support individual load control, only one load segment will be displayed. This allows for input of information identifying the equipment that is connected to the UPS. (See Figure 4-4.)
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Troubleshooting Settings Menus Device This menu allows device settings to be customized for simplified remote management of the device via a web browser or a remote PowerAlert Console application. (See Figure 4-5.) Location—Provides an alphanumeric field to identify the specific location of the power device. Region—Provides an alphanumeric field to identify the general area where the power device is located. Device Name—Provides an alphanumeric field to identify the device. These fields
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SNMP Adapter User’s Guide Events The Events settings page allows you customize PowerAlert’s response to power events or abnormal conditions on the device. A sample list of events is shown below. Note: Available events vary by device. To select an event, click on it. The available actions for that event will appear on the right side of the screen. No check in the checkbox indicates that the action is turned off. Click on the box to enable the action, then click on the settings button to c
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Troubleshooting Adding an Email Contact—To configure an email address to use when events occur, click on the New button and fill in the information in the pop-up window. Once the SMTP server and at least one email contact have been added, you can send a test email to verify that the settings are correct. To send a test email, click on an email contact and then click the Send Test Email button. Note: In order for Events to send an email it is necessary to turn on email notification for each e
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SNMP Adapter User’s Guide Figure 4-8: Configuring SNMP Trap Destinations Network The Settings-Network Menu defines how the SNMPWEBCARD will operate on a network. Please contact you network administrator if there are any questions regarding these settings. (See Figure 4-9.) Figure 4-9: Network Settings Menu 14
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Troubleshooting TCP/IP Menu Mac Address—Unique physical address of the SNMPWEBCARD. Boot Mode—Defines how the card will obtain an IP address to run on the network. There are two options: Static: The card must be assigned an address manually. DHCP: The card will request an address from a DHCP server on the network. This is the default setting. If a DHCP server is not available or does not respond to the card’s DHCP request, the card will not be able to access the network. If no DHCP serve
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SNMP Adapter User’s Guide System Date/Time—The SNMPWEBCARD has a real-time clock with an onboard battery for backup when the card has been powered down. To set the date/time, enter the correct information and click the Save Change button to write the changes to the card. (See Figure 4-10.) Figure 4-10: Set Date/Time Security—The SNMPWEBCARD has two available levels of security: a guest level (user: guest) allowing read-only access to the card, and an administrator (user: admin) level.
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Troubleshooting Event Logs All events are logged to PowerAlert's log database. These event logs may be reviewed by date or by event/category. (See Figure 4-12.) Figure 4-12: Event Logs 17
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SNMP Adapter User’s Guide Chapter 5 Troubleshooting This chapter covers some common problems you may encounter during the configuration and normal operation of the SNMPWEBCARD. Whenever a problem is encountered: • Make sure that the SNMPWEBCARD is turned on. • Check all connections and make sure they are secure. • Refer to the following problems and implement any recommended solutions. • If, after trying the recommended steps, the problem persists, contact your dealer
