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Uninterruptible power supplies (UPSs) are used as backup 
systems in case of a power failure to prevent downtime.
This type of protection is essential, but is only fully effective if 
the user is in control of the situation. With Eaton´s Power
Management Solutions, the user is notified immediately of the 
status of the power quality and distribution system and
can initiate automatic actions depending on the events, control 
the system remotely and manage it more effectively.

The Web/SNMP Proxy is a more economical solution for small
UPS systems. It allows a UPS to be controlled over the network
without adding to the basic cost of the UPS. The proxy software
agent is installed on the system to which the UPS is connected
via a USB or RS232 port. The Web/SNMP Proxy agent is used to
manage a UPS remotely using a standard browser or network
management system.

A Network Management Card enables UPS management using
a standard web browser. The web interface provides details of all
UPS parameters, measurements and settings, from any point in
the network, by using the IP address of each UPS.

SNMP protocol is the standard way of monitoring networked
devices such as servers, switches, routers, disks and also UPSs,
among other devices. Eaton Network Management Cards
communicate with leading NMSs, for example HP OpenView,
BM Tivoli and CA Unicenter, using SNMP. Network 
administrators can use the same familiar tools and alarm 
management methods for UPS monitoring as for any other piece 
of IT equipment. Eaton provides SNMP MIBs (Management 
Information Base) which cover all the Eaton product-specific 
functions and data. They can be easily incorporated into NMSs 
or server management software.

Intelligent Power® Manager is a software tool for managing 
networked UPS and PDU systems more easily and at lower 
cost than the major NMS platforms, and is a dedicated tool for 
power management functions. Administrators have an overall, 
consolidated view of the main operating parameters of all UPS 
systems. The web-based interface is intuitive and easy to use 
while also having high configurability and powerful features. 
Devices can be grouped by function or location and sorted 
according to parameters like status description, type and location. 
Device icons can be freely placed on background images such as 
maps or floor plans to aid identification.

There are two ways of connecting a UPS to an IP network:

Web/SNMP cards are recommended for central UPS systems 
that protect a complete network or for UPS systems providing 
backup for critical equipment. When the card is fitted, the UPS 
has its own IP address with local intelligence to:

Real-time notification makes it easy to prevent or analyse 

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possible failures immediately
Helps to prevent data losses by enabling controlled shutdown 

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of servers and PC operating systems 
View and analyse power events and measured values from 

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recorded logs
Save time and money with remote equipment control, 

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which removes the need for additional site visits to restart 
equipment. It also enables prolonged runtime of essential 
equipment during power outages by allowing orderly remote 
shutdown of non-critical systems and processes

adding a Web/SNMP card to the UPS, which becomes the 

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interface to the network;
using a nearby PC or server connected to the network as a 

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proxy 

serve web pages with reports, settings and alarms

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plug in to SNMP-based network management systems such 

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as Openview, IBM, Tivoli Netview and Computer Associates 
Unicenter
 communicate with shutdown software installed on the servers 

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to be protected

Power Management Solutions