APC AP95500 Datasheet

Online HelpStruxureWare CentralVersion 6.3.0

Initial setup requirementsThe following actions should have been performed during the StruxureWare Central serverinstallation.• The server was physic

3.In the User Group Memberships tab, select the local user groups to which you wantthe user to belong, if any.Note: If you select a user group with

1.In the Users and User Group Details section of the Users tab, select a listed remotegroup and click Edit, to access the "User Group Configur

Role DescriptionStruxureWare Central AdministratorFull access to all server, monitoring, andsurveillance functions for all device groups.Note: The

This tab lists all local user groups, allowing you to select the groups to which a local useris assigned. Three of those user groups are provided, by

Note: This users group is listed only when at least one authentication server has beenadded using the Authentication Servers tab.•The primary Stru

Monitoring Access DescriptionNo AccessNo monitoring access is provided.View Access - No CameraImagesA user with this access setting for a device group

Monitoring Access DescriptionConfigure NetBotz Appliance Alert Thresholds and SNMP andModbus Thresholds for device sensors in that group.Configure

Surveillance Access Descriptionconfigure the Surveillance Settings for all camera devices, and deletesurveillance clips."Modify Device Group Acc

Authentication Server" wizard, will be listed in the Groups and Users folders for theappropriate server or servers in the Authentication Serve

Element DescriptionServer PortIdentify the number of the port used forauthentication server communication ( 389is the default).Use SSLSelect to use th

a.Select Server Administration Settings > Server Access in the Systemmenu.b.Enable the SOCKS Server option in the SOCKS Proxy tab.7. Add a re

Reports menuProvides options used to generate Sensor History reports and Snapshot reports, andmanage the export configurations that are used to export

Reports perspectiveThis perspective provides access to predefined snapshot reports, and sensor history reportsyou create, about the devices monitored

data or summary data reports as .csv or .txt files, and graph reports as .bmp,.jpg, or.pngfiles.Note: You cannot save Snapshot Reports in the Sav

•Sensor Type: sensor type•Alarm State: current sensor status•Location: device location, if known•Device Status: current device status•Hostname: device

Graph-format reportsThis report format provides data, in the form of a graph and device sensor list, for up to1026 device sensors.Note: You can acces

Graph sectionProvides a graphic representation of the values reported by the device sensors included ina Sensor History Report or Custom Sensor H

You can use any auto-refresh setting when you create a graph with less than 50,000 datapoints. When you create a graph with 50,000 - 199,999 data poin

TimeThe date and time of the most recent sensorvalue change.ValueThe value measured at the identified date andtime.UnitThe unit of measurement for num

• Only a summary report includes the following information:Column DescriptionMinimum ValueThe lowest value recorded during thetime-frame of the report

hostname of a NetBotz Appliance for devicesmonitored by that appliance.SensorThe sensor name.LocationThe location of the sensor, if known.TimeThe date

b.Click Add to configure the alarm actions to add to the notification policy. ClickManage Actions to create alarm actions, or modify or remove exist

This report format provides sensor data, in the form of a table, that identifies all devicesensors that were included in the report, and summarizes th

•Save sensor table data as a *.csv (the default selection) or *.txt file ( Save ReportData and chevron icons).Note: You must use the chevron icon to

This view displays Snapshot Reports and allows you to export it.You can use the Go To arrow icons to browse through a multiple-page report, along wit

Icon DescriptionUse this Zoom Out icon to view the graphin less detail.Use this Summary Data icon to view asummary-format version of a selectedrepo

Icon Descriptiontable-format and summary-format reports toselect *.txt.Use this Edit Report Criteria icon to editthe time frame or sensors you want a

Element DescriptionListLists the export configurations for saved reports,and provides the following information abouteach:Saved Sensor Report: the nam

Username: the username used to accessthe server, if any.Add ExportClick to use the "Add Export" wizard to add anexport configuration action.

Note: You need to verify the test was successful. For example, for e-mail settings,verify the e-mail was received."Add Export" wizardUse th

Note: Verify an e-mail message actually wasreceived."FTP Export Settings" displayUse this display to add or edit an export action configura

Server Requires Authentication Activate the Username, Password, and VerifyPassword settings used for authenticated HTTPserver access.UsernameIdenti

Other support and feature setup requirementsOnce the minimum setup requirements are defined, you can begin to configure theStruxureWare Central server

Export NameDefine the name for the Windows export settings.Server Hostname or IPIdentify the hostname or IP address of theWindows share server.Usernam

Alarm Configuration OverviewThe Alarm Configuration perspective provides options used to configure how theStruxureWare Central server reports alarms a

•Find the device associated with the selected alarm in the Navigation view.• Expand the list when there is more than one device alarm in the selectio

Navigation ViewThis view in the Alarm Configuration perspective shows the device groups and devicesfor which thresholds and device alarms can be con

Icon DescriptionUse this Configure Navigation TreeLabels icon to identify up to three labels thatappear in the navigation tree. The devicetype and ho

•Current (Amps)•Dew Point•Energy (kWh)•Humidity•Other Numeric Sensors•Power (VA)•Power (kVA)•Power (Watts)•Power (Kilowatts)•Temperature•Voltage• Stat

selected are available when you use the right-click menu in the Navigation view, DeviceGroups, Device View, or Map View.1.Select the sensor type

option in the Device menu. Once the supplemental OIDs are defined, you can createthresholds on the sensors.Numeric alarm thresholdsNumeric alarm thre

Power (Watts) W and kWSettings for sensors thatmeasure power as total watts(W) or kilowatts (kW).Temperature °F (-40.0 - 122.0)/ °C (-40.0 -50.0)Sett

UPS Battery Sensors:• Battery Age• Battery RuntimeRemaining• Battery CapacityRemaining• Time Running onBatteryOther UPS Sensors:• UPS Age• Input Frequ

• Generate and manage graph or table-formatted reports for device sensors, usingthe Saved Reports view, or the right-click Generate Sensor History

Note: This threshold setting is useful for sensorsthat can report more than two states.Other state thresholdsThe Other State Sensors option allows y

"Select Sensors" displayUse this display to select the sensors on which you want to create an alarm threshold.When you access this display f

Note: Thresholds are enabled by default.SeveritySelect the severity you want associated with thethreshold: Information, Warning, Error,Critical, o

• Communication threshold•Communication statusAll types of thresholds allow you to do the following:• Edit thresholds at one time for multiple sensors

Return-to-Normal Requires User Input Select Yes to clear a threshold violation onlywhen a user with Administrator privilegesmarks the alarm conditio

The following information is provided for thelisted threshold.Threshold: the sensors that can beconfigured for the threshold selected.Current Value: t

•Right-click menu View Device Sensors in the navigation tree in the Navigationview of the Alarm Configuration perspective.•Right-click menu View De

•Right-click menu Remove Thresholds from Notification Policy in the ThresholdAlarm Configuration view.Show Notification Policy optionThis option allo

• Remove one or more thresholds from a notification policy for the selected device groupor device ( Remove Thresholds from Notification Policy option)

Note: You can filter the list to view only certain thresholds ( Filter Thresholds icon).You access the Delete Thresholds option from the right-click

Server Administration Settings (System menu)This menu option accesses "Server Administration Settings" display options used to accesssetting

Device Type: The type of deviceName: The name of the threshold.IP Address: The IP address of the device.Notification Policy: The name of thenotificati

• Enable or disable, modify the severity and recommended action, and add a customdescription on one or more alarms for the device group or device sele

You access the display from the right-click menu in the Device Alarm Configuration viewor the Navigation view in the Alarm Configuration perspectiv

"Filter Device Alarms" displayUse this display to select the types of device alarms to exclude from the Device AlarmConfiguration view.&quo

Note: A notification policy must include at least one threshold or device and one alarmaction before it can be used to generate alarm notifications.Y

Note: A notification policy must include at least one threshold or device and one alarmaction before it can be used to generate alarm notifications.T

Three menus and one button icon in the Alarm Configuration perspective provide accessto the Create New Notification Policy display:•Right-click menu

Element DescriptionListThe alarm actions on the StruxureWareCentral server.Manage ActionsAccesses the "Manage Alarm Actions" display tocrea

• Access the "Configure Navigation Tree Labels" display to select up to three labels tospecify how monitored devices appear in the navigatio

In the Notification Policies view of the Alarm Configuration perspective, you can selecta notification policy, and change the policy name, choose th

You access this display from the Server SSL Certificates option in ServerAdministration Settings, a System menu option.When you select NetBotz App

Manage Alarm Actions option (Alarm Configuration menu)This option allows you to create, modify, delete, and test the alarm actions that can beincluded

You must create at least one alarm action, and add it to a notification policy, before yourStruxureWare Central server can generate alarm notification

Note: You will need to verify the test was successful. For example, for a SendSNMPv1 Trap, verify the trap was received at the trap receiver; for a

InformationTypically used to set up an alarm action torespond to events considered to be unimportant,but important enough to require alert notificatio

E-mail tabElement DescriptionAddClick to add an e-mail address to the address list.RemoveClick to remove a selected e-mail address fromthe address lis

Advanced tabProvides elements that further define what an e-mail can include, as well as an AlarmAction Scheduling button that allows you to select w

Base FilenameIdentify the base filename to be used for storingthe data at the FTP server.Alarm data will be stored in a file with thisname, followed b

A name field, severity selections, and the "Alarm Action Scheduling" display that all alarmaction types share, are also available.Element De

Three basic types of macros can be used for Send Short Message E-mail and Send Datato FTP Server alarm action settings.Location macrosOne location m

Alarm macrosAlarm macros are available for use when defining alarm action settings on theStruxureWare Central server.Macro Definition Example${ALERTTY

of those devices are being monitored ( UsedNode Count).Add License KeyClick to add a license key to the list.License Key DetailsClick to view informat

the “yes” and “no” values andthe macro is translated, if thealert is still active the word"active" would appear and whenit has returned to n

${CURRENT_ALERT_NUM} The number of times the alarmaction has been repeated, from0 up to the Repeats value for thealarm action.0, 1, 2${RESOLVEUSERID}

Alert Settings optionProvides options used to configure how NetBotz Appliances report alarm conditions.NetBotz Appliance Alert Notifications overviewT

All alert actions are created using the same basic procedure.1.Select Alert Actions in the Alert Settings option in the NetBotz ApplianceConfigurat

3.In the "Select Next Action" display, select to modify an action, and click Next.4. In the "Select Devices" display, select the

"Select Alert Action" displayUse this display to select the alert action or actions you want to modify or delete, thenclick Next, to modify

"Alert Action Scheduling" display:Use this display to define the specific periods of time, for each day of the week, during whichan associat

•Include Threshold-specific Addresses is selected for this "generic_send_email"action.• The “generic_send_email” alert action is added to an

"Send SNMPv1 Trap" display:Use this display to define the settings for a Send SNMPv1 Trap alert action on a NetBotzAppliance.A name field,

Inform Port NumberIdentify the number of the port that the targetNMS identified in the Primary tab uses toreceive SNMPv3 informs.Encryption ProtocolS

HostnameIdentify the StruxureWare Central server'shostname.IP AddressIdentify the public network address of the server.SubnetIdentify the TCP/IP

Advanced tab:Provides elements that further define what an e-mail can include, as well as an Alert ActionScheduling button that allows you to select

Include Related Maps with the AlertSelect to include a related maps with the HTTPPOST.Include a Sound Clip with the AlertSelect to include related sou

Pictures include in the data will be stored infiles with this name, followed by the *.n.jpgfile extension, where n is the picture number(1, 2, 3, etc.

associated with the SMS-enabled device.For example:sms:5123334444 orsms:[email protected] to remove a selected destination from thelist.Inclu

Message Validity PeriodSelect how long a period of time the messageswill be valid, from 5 Minutes through 3 Days."Set Switch Output State"

${YEAR} The current year. 2009${MONTH} The current month (2-digitnumber, January=01).03${DAY} The current day of the month (2-digit number).27${TIME}

${GPSLOC} The current longitude andlatitude data when the alertoccurred (for units to which aGPS pod is connected)30° 18’ N / 97° 42’ WAlert macros:Al

within the thresholdconfiguration.${START_TIME} The time at which the alertcondition was initially detected.13:01:45${RESOLVE_TIME} The time at which

"Test Action" displayUse this display to test an alert action after it is created or modified.Note: You need to verify the test was success

• Select to have e-mails continuously sent to user 1 while the alarm remains active, orlimit the e-mails to a specific number, as well as how much tim

The first two parts of the four-part IPaddresses are defined by the IP Addressvalue, while the last two parts are initiallydefined by the Subnet Mas

Parent DescriptionNetBotz ApplianceAssociates the alert profile with the selectedNetBotz Appliance for use with its alertthresholds."Select Alert

Element DescriptionLabelIdentify a name for the sequence.Delay (minutes)Define how long the NetBotzAppliance will waitafter it becomes aware of a thre

•Dry Contact•Motion Sensor•Other State SensorsBoth types of thresholds allow you to do the following:• Create alert thresholds at one time for multipl

Air Flow <n> ft/minSettings for sensors thatmeasure air movement as feetper minute.Note: Sensors that use adifferent measurement, such ascubic

Below Value for Time ThresholdAn alarm occurs if the sensor's value is belowthe Minimum setting for longer than the TimeAllowed Below Minimum s

State threshold optionsThreshold Value DescriptionDoor Open or ClosedSettings for sensors thatdetermine whether a door isopen or closed.Door (Handle)

Handle Forced Entry ThresholdAn alert occurs when the handle is up while thelock is locked, enabled by default.Unscheduled Access ThresholdAn alert oc

• TemperatureOverride StatusOpen/Closed:• Input Contact• Output Relay• BypassOn/Off:• Switch• Outlet• Alarm Device• Test RelayOther Settings:• Etherne

6. In the "Select Thresholds" display, repeat steps 3 through 5, as needed, to edit or addthe settings for another Thresholds drop-down men

Remove SelectedClick to delete a selected alert threshold from thelist."Select Sensors" displayUse this display to select the sensor or sens

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Use this tab to define settings the StruxureWare Central server will use when discoveringSNMPv1 devices, or devices that use the APC DCal1 protocol,

Profile Select the Alert Profile you want to use fornotifications generated in response to violationsof the alert threshold.View Profile Click to vie

sms:sms_device_addresswhere sms_device_address is thetelephone number or e-mail addressassociated with the SMS-enabled device.For example:sms:5123334

The Advanced tab of each threshold's "Configure Settings" display, accessed from theAlert Threshold options in NetBotz Appliance Con

Network Management System Integration optionThis option allows you to specify trap receivers (Network Management System consoles)to which the Struxur

Element Descriptionseverity level indicates, see Alarm actionseverity settings.AddClick to access the "Add Trap Receiver"wizard.RemoveClick

"SNMPv3 Inform Settings" displayUse this display to define the SNMPv3 settings for a new trap receiver, or to edit the SNMPv3settings for an

Problem Recommended ActionsSystem console, and that the appropriateSNMP service is enabled at that console.NetworkMake sure the device was not turned

Remote Monitoring Service optionUse this option's elements to register the StruxureWare Central server for the RemoteMonitoring Service (RMS) su

Location. A Monitored column identifies whichdevices are monitored by RMS.Re-register DevicesClick to re-register the devices with RMS.Refresh Device

"Registration Settings" wizardThis wizard's displays step you through the process of registering an RMS customer forthe StruxureWare C

Use the top section of this tab to enable or disable HTTP and HTTPS web communicationand identify the IP port the StruxureWare Central server uses fo

SNMP Device Communication Settings (Device menu)Provides options used to configure the settings the StruxureWare Central server uses forFTP and SNMP

Element DescriptionFTP Port: The port used for FTP access toa device.SCP Port: The port used for SCP access toa device.Timeout: How long the server wi

TimeoutIdentify how long the server will wait before itconsiders that an attempt to access a device hasfailed ( 3000, by default).Retry LimitSelect th

Note: If both SNMPv1 and SNMPv3 devices are selected, the SNMP Settings section willnot appear in this display.Shared Element DescriptionHostnameWhe

Write CommunityEdit the community name that the server uses todefine itself as a trap receiver at a selectedSNMPv1 device.SNMPv3-specific SNMP Setting

Element DescriptionDevice Definition FilesLists the DDFs already installed at theStruxureWare Central server.RemoveClick to delete a selected DDF from

Element DescriptionCheck APC WebsiteClick to see if any new or updated DDF files areavailable from APC.Local FileClick to download a DDF file stored o

Note: Setting the scan interval below the defaultvalue of five minutes can adversely affectperformance when the StruxureWare Centralserver is managi

Note: To add a supplemental OID, access to the Management Information Base (MIB) thatdefines the OIDs available to the SNMP device.Element Descriptio

Modbus Device Communication Settings (Device menu)Provides options used to configure settings the StruxureWare Central server uses forcommunication w

4.In the "Update Certificate" display, click Finish to overwrite the default SSL certificatewith a new, self-signed SSL certificate created

Check APC WebsiteClick to see if any new or updated DDF files areavailable from APC.Local FileClick to download a DDF file stored on a localcomputer.B

You can edit the Notification Policy, Port,and Timeout settings, as well as settings notidentified in the list, by selecting one or more of the lis

Scan Interval (minutes)Select how much time will pass betweenStruxureWare Central server scans for statusinformation at a monitored modbus device, whe

NetBotz Appliance Communication Settings (Device menu)Provides options used to configure settings the StruxureWare Central server uses forcommunicati

xxx.xxx.12.6: assigns a credential to asingle IP address.xxx.xxx.10-13.20-80: assigns a credentialto a specific set of IP addresses (20 through80) at

NetBotz Appliance Configuration (Device menu)The configuration settings at the monitored NetBotz Appliances can be defined using theNetBotz Appliance

Note: For information about the possible status results, see the "Results" displaydescription."Select NetBotz Appliance" displayU

1. Use the "Select Backup or Restore" display to select whether you want to backup orrestore NetBotz Appliances.2.Use the "Select NetBo

Note: When a single camera device is selected, the "Camera Settings" display isaccessed directly; when no selected NetBotz Appliance has an

Normal Quality or lower is 10 frames persecond.For example, if you configure a Camera Pod120 to capture images in High Quality,the Maximum Rate for

•Add Certificate: replace the current SSL certificate with the SSL certificate acquiredusing the Create Certificate Signing Request (CSR) option.&quo

If the total number of pictures captured bythe camera (including both post-alertcaptures and pre-alert captures) is largerthan the Maximum Camera Pic

Note: This option is not available for use whenconfiguring Capture Settings for CCTV AdapterPods.Type of LightingUse this control to specify the col

camera to movement only in a certain area: for example, monitoring an entryway next to abusy corridor. Using a motion mask, you can block off the corr

Blockout Mask:Use this tab to configure a selected camera so that specified areas of the image cannot beseen, when that camera is monitored by a NetBo

Use Server TimeClick to use the StruxureWare Central server'stime and date settings at a selected appliance,when Enable NTP Server is not selec

• Camera pods, without individualsensorsNote: No listing is provided for outputrelay pods, or Ethernet link status.Location DataAllows you to select

A NetBotz 500 or 550 host can share pods with RackBotz and WallBotz 320, 350, 420, 450,500, and 550 NetBotz Appliances, as well as with legacy NetBotz

considers an attempt to communicate with aremote device has failed.Post Alert Data Settings optionUse this option's configuration display to iden

The "NetBotz Appliance Rack Access Settings" display appears the first time you accessthe Rack Access Settings option for a selected NetBot

Use this display to add cards and assign users to those cards, and configure access to rackdoors monitored by the Rack Access Pod 170 devices associat

SNMP Server tabUse this tab to enable or disable the use of an SNMP agent at your StruxureWareCentral server, to define the community names and port

or check mark one or more doors toschedule access for the card selected.Scheduled Access: Icons for each doorindicate whether access is scheduled 24ho

The Auto Lock Timeout determines how long the device will wait (10 - 60 seconds) untilit automatically locks the rack door after a card, a key, or a

Requires Authorization Card SwipeSpecify whether a swipe from an additional cardis required to authorize rack access."Edit Rack Access Card"

• Click a column title to enable or disable all of that day's cells.• Drag your mouse from one cell to another cell in a column, to enable or dis

Basic tabElement DescriptionSIM PINFor modems that use a SIM (subscriberidentification module), identify the PIN (personalidentification number) used

Use Default SMS SettingsSelect to use the default SMS values for yourSMS-capable modem.Note: To use custom settings, disable this optionand use Use

Element DescriptionUsersSelect the user accounts an NMS can use toconnect to the SNMPV3 Agent on a selectedNetBotz Appliance.Authentication Protocol S

information and action views. Also allows viewingthe Camera View, Graphs View, AlertsView, and About view.This Privilege Set does not permit acce

APC SNMP Device Configuration (Device menu)Use this option to select one or more of the monitored APC SNMP devices, including allthat are listed, and

3. Use the "Configure Device Settings" display to select, and edit, as needed, the settingsyou want to store in the template, and click Nex

•Full: all server data (configuration andrepository) will be saved in everybackup file.•Synchronized: only changes toserver data (configuration andrep

Use this version of the "Select Configuration Source" display to select the APC SNMPdevice you want to use to configure other APC SNMP devic

Element DescriptionFilterFilter the table to list only entries that includethe text you type, exactly as typed.ListSelect the template you want to ren

Element DescriptionFilterFilter the table to list only entries that includethe text you type, exactly as typed.ListSelect (check-mark) the devices you

"Configure Device Settings" displayUse this "APC SNMP Device Configuration" wizard display to select, edit, and apply thesettings

Element DescriptionConfiguration Name Edit the template's name ( Edit aTemplate action), if desired, or type in a newname ( Create a Template act

Element Descriptionidentified in the "Edit Device File TransferSettings" display).IP or IP Range: The IP address, or range ofaddresses, at w

ProtocolIdentify whether the transfer settings will use FTP( FTP only), SCP ( SCP only), or attempt to useSCP, but fall back to using FTP if SCP fails

The following error messages can be reported as the Status for a device while theconfiguration process is either ongoing, or completed.Note: No info

Message DescriptionMake sure the device has not been turnedoff or disconnected from the network.Correct any network connection problem.Note: If the p

Message Descriptionaccess settings needed to access thedevice, and that the Timeout value isappropriate for the network trafficrequirements.Correct a

4. In the appropriate settings display, do the following:a.Configure the Windows Share ("Windows Backup Share Settings" display) orNFS Shar

Surveillance Settings (Device menu)Use this option's display to configure how the StruxureWare Central server affects, andresponds to, its monit

Manage Custom Property Keys (Device menu)This option allows you to create, modify, and delete user-created property keys for devicesor sensors.You use

ION Enterprise™ Settings (System menu)This option allows you to configure settings to integrate ION Enterprise with theStruxureWare Central server.&qu

Three icons are specific to the ION Enterprise server; one icon, the ION Enterprise Settingsicon, is specific to StruxureWare Central.Icon Descriptio

Building Management Settings (System menu)Provides access to a separately-licensed feature you can use to configure theStruxureWare Central server&apo

Element DescriptionLocation, Device Type, or Model) to sortthe list.Note: All monitored devices are listed,unless filtered, but only a maximum of 2

Element DescriptionSelect/Deselect AllSelect (check-mark) or deselect all sensors.Modify Register Click to edit or delete the Register value fora sel

Element DescriptionOutput Module support when that file isimported.Copy Register MapClick to copy the register map, asconfigured, to one or more devic

InfraStruxure Manager Migration Utility OverviewThe InfraStruxure Manager Migration Utility is used to migrate settings and data fromInfraStruxure Ma

• Ensure the connection speed and the system running the StruxureWare Central clientmeet the minimum requirements necessary to perform the migration:

Configuration: each backup file will containall server configuration data, but norepository data.Test MountClick to test the Windows share settings.&q

Central server. When migration is complete, devices managed by the InfraStruxureManager will be managed by the StruxureWare Central server. When migr

Note: You select this option if you have a recent backup file for your StruxureWareCentral server, or if the StruxureWare Central server is new

Server SettingsSpecify whether to migrate SNMP, FTP, Users,Server Proxy, SOCKS proxy settings, or all, fromthe InfraStruxure Manager to the StruxureW

• Devices on the public or private LAN mustbe migrated in order to migrate the datalog.Note: If a device is already monitored bythe StruxureWare Cen

on the InfraStruxure Manager, NTP andTime Zone settings on InfraStruxureManager are available for migration.• When NTP is enabled on both theStruxureW

"Edit SMTP Settings" displayUse this display to modify InfraStruxure Manager SMTP email settings to meetStruxureWare Central server require

InfraStruxure Manager Migration Status viewAn InfraStruxure Manager migration status view is available using the InfraStruxureManager Migration Statu

Firmware Update: The StruxureWare Central server provides firmware updates for APCSNMP devices with Network Management Cards and NetBotz Appliances

SNMPv1 AgentConfigured as anSNMPv1agent by default.Can be configured as anSNMPv1 agent, disabled bydefault.SNMPv3Not supported SupportedSOCKS 5 Proxy

• Manage data export scheduling.Alarm History: Rather than the alarm history available in the InfraStruxure Manager EventLog, the Alarm History view

Using the "Restore from Backup" wizardUse this wizard to select the backup file, whether at an existing or new location, you wantto use to r

Apply timezone offset to privatedevices via DHCP.Modify read/write communitynames.Reset APC devices on reboot. Reset APC devices manually.Notification

Surveillance featureSurveillance is a license key-based upgrade designed for use with the StruxureWareCentral server. This feature enhances your abil

Enabling the license for the camerasThe license can be enabled and disabled (the default condition) for each camera.Note: You can use this procedure

Note: All surveillance functions can be performed from the Monitoring perspective, byadding the Thumbnails view to that perspective (select Thumbn

Note: Which thumbnails are displayed depends on which group is selected in the DeviceGroups view. In addition, an unlicensed camera will have a gray

Icon DescriptionClick the chevron associated with this iconto select to display small ( 160x120) or large( 320x240) thumbnails.Click this Toggle Extr

motion, it moves to the last position, Ymoves to the first position, and X moves tothe second.Note: This option, which is the defaultoption, is helpf

Icon DescriptionNote: Disabled when no audio is available.Click this Talk icon to send audio to beplayed at the device.Note: This feature is only a

• To listen to streaming audio from the currently selected Camera Pod (if available) clickthe button.Note: More than one client can listen to the au

•Select Surveillance Settings in the right-click menu for a selected camera'sthumbnail, when multiple thumbnails are selected in the Thumbnails

Option DescriptionExisting Backup LocationSelect to locate a backup file at a location thathas been used to save your StruxureWareCentral server data

Appliance, instead of at the StruxureWareCentral server.When selected, the Camera View, whichprovides a real-time feed, will continue tooperate prop

SSL OptionsSelect the method of verification to be used whenlicensed cameras attempt to connect to theserver using the SSL protocol.No Verification: r

Disabled: no surveillance data will beautomatically stored.Note: When using a post mode that requires acamera to be triggered by an alert, that camer

Note: An alert can result in a camera's surveillance data being continuously sent only whenthat alert is in response to an alert threshold which

you could create a record of people entering and leaving a facility between the hoursof 8:00PM and 6:00AM, for example, while ignoring entries and exi

Note: The settings that control the generation of alarm clips are controlled by the AlarmCapture Data option in the "Capture Settings" dis

Use this display to retrieve clips by date or tag/description, and to view, tag, export, anddelete existing surveillance clips.This display only retri

The End Date is the most recent date thatwill be checked for clips.Note: Both the Start Date and End Date defaultto the current date.Tag/Descripti

ExportClick to use the "Export Clip" display to export theclip selected in the list in an MPEG-1, AVI,Signed AVI, Current Image, or Audi

Audio icon ( )If there is audio associated with the current clip,this icon is displayed in black; if there is no audio,the icon is grayed out.Digital

Console featuresThe StruxureWare Central server creates a consolidated view of your network's physicalinfrastructure layer. Real-time device mon

Element DescriptionServer Hostname or IPIdentity the hostname or IP address of the NFSshare server.ShareIdentify the name of the NFS share.Subdirector

Note: Disabled when a clip consistsof a single frame.•AVI•Signed AVI (see below)•Current Image•AudioThe Signed AVI format is only available ifthe cl

Use this option's elements to identify the Repositories the StruxureWare Central servercan use, to define the Purge Settings for the data stor

Managing the remote repositoriesAt least one remote repository should be defined and used by the StruxureWare Centralserver, rather than the local re

Repository NameIdentify a name for the repository.Server Hostname or IPIdentity the hostname or IP address of theWindows share server.UsernameIdentify

NFS Share section:Configure the settings that identify where the NFS repository will reside.Element DescriptionRepository NameIdentify a name for the

Note: If an error condition occurs at a repository, an e-mail is sent to the StruxureWareCentral Administrators that include an e-mail address as

Note: If a disk array status changes to degraded, an e-mail is sent to the StruxureWareCentral Administrators that include an e-mail address as p

Server and Set NTP Time Manually areselected.Regional Settings elementsElement DescriptionServer LocaleSelect the language the StruxureWare Centrals

Client Preferences (File menu)Use this option's display to define settings that apply to your StruxureWare Central clientonly.Advanced View Sett

Browser SettingsUse this option to select the web browser your StruxureWare Central client will use toconnect to the web interface at a monitored dev

•Device View: lists the devices assigned to the group selected in the DeviceGroups view, provides information about those devices, and launch to mana

Use this option to select whether to show a popup option when a custom property is added,or to automatically add a column to the Device View for a ne

Monitored devicesThe StruxureWare Central server can monitor and manage APC, MGE, Modbus TCP,NetBotz, and third-party devices. Once these devices hav

•You can use Device Definition Files, an SNMP Device CommunicationSettings and Modbus Device Communications Settings option in the Devicemenu, to

Use this display to define how the StruxureWare Central server will use an Internet browserto communicate with the device or devices selected by Dev

Device and Map ViewsTwo views provide access to information about the monitored devices, one in a table format( Device View), and one as icons on a gr

Delete SensorsAllows you to remove a sensor with a sensorvalue of unplugged. This option is available forSNMP devices only.Note: When you delete a se

the web interface of devices that use basic authentication without being prompted forcredentials.Note: You cannot automatically login to the web inte

"Rack Access Control" displayUse this option's configuration display to control locks on rack doors monitored by theselected NetBotz Ra

•You can select a device, or devices, to filter the Active Alarms view to showonly the alarms for selected devices.Note: When a NetBotz Appliance is

•Access an option to lock or unlock rack doors using the Rack AccessControl option for a main NetBotz Appliance, or any of its associated RackAccess

•Notification Policies view: allows you to create and edit the policies used by theStruxureWare Central server to generate alarm notifications, and vi

Information columnsThe Device View columns provide information and status for listed devices.Note: A Configure Columns icon at the top of the view

Model The device model, if known. For example,Windows NT 4.0/2000, for a workstation, orSilcon DP310E, for an APC/MGE UPS.HostnameThe hostname, or IP

Icon DescriptionUse this Export Device List icon to save acopy of the device list as a *.csv (the defaultselection) or *.txt file.Use this Add Device

• Right-click options, and icons at the top of the view, allow you to perform functionsrelated to managing the Map View background and icons.•Reposit

• Create thresholds for a selected SNMP or Modbus device, or set of devices( Create Thresholds options).Note: For information about these options,

Icon DescriptionUse this Custom Label Settings icon toselect the identifier and sensor values to bedisplayed for the Map View devices.Creating a c

Selecting Map Label Settings for all devices in a mapYou can select an identifier and a sensor value for all devices to display in a Map View,howeve

Note: Sensors are not added to a map bydefault. They must be added manually from thisdisplay.Devices tabDisplays the devices, in every device group,

Icon Preview Shows the affect of applied Sizing andIdentifier definition on how icons will appear ina Map View.Note: Sensor values are always shown

Element DescriptionShow IdentifierCheck-mark to select the identifier to show for theselected device or set of devices.Display the value set in Map Se

Menu OptionsSNMP Device Communication Settings: accesses options used to configurevarious functions for how the StruxureWare Central server communica

Alarm viewsTwo views provide information about the alarms that occur at monitored devices, both ofwhich can be accessed from Alarms in the Windows men

Element DescriptionView PaneShows the content of the clip.Play ( )/Pause ( ) iconsClick the Play icon to start the clip; clickthe Pause icon t

Device Administrator users can add comments for alarms at devices in the device groupsto which they have access, and can remove only their own comment

Graph optionUse this option to view a graph for an alarm associated with a sensor.Note: This is available only for some of the alarms that list a sen

The view includes a search element that allows you to list only the alarms that match yourtyped text, and a table that provides information about thos

•Show the selected threshold or device alarm in the Threshold AlarmConfigurations view or the Device Alarm Configurations view in the AlarmConfigur

Set as Hidden Checkmark to hide the alarm in the ActiveAlarms view of any StruxureWare Centralclient logged in to the StruxureWare Centralserver.

Column DescriptionTime OccurredIdentifies when an alarm occurred.Time ResolvedIdentifies when an alarm was resolved, unless itis still active.Status I

•Export a copy of the list as a *.csv (the default selection) or *.txt file ( Export AlarmHistory ( ) icon).• Scroll between multiple pages using stan

Device discovery processesAPC, MGE, NetBotz Appliances, and third-party devices are added to the list of devicesthe StruxureWare Central server monit

Menu OptionsUpdatesProvides options used to update the StruxureWare Central server and its monitoredNetBotz Appliances and SNMP devices.Apply Firmwar

3.Write Community Name: the community name used to control an APCSNMP v1 device or register as a trap receiver at an APC SNMPv1 device.4.Port: the por

2.Select Device Type: lists the Modbus device types the StruxureWareCentral server supports.3.Slave Address: identifies the slave address of the Modb

1.IP Range: the IP addresses the discovery process will search.2.Username: the username used for with discovered SNMPv3 devices.3.Authentication Type/

How you use this wizard will depend, in part, on the type of devices you want to discover:SNMPv1, SNMPv3, NetBotz Appliances, or Modbus TCP."Choo

Retries: define how many times theStruxureWare Central server will attempt tocommunicate with a device at an IPaddress, after the initial failure, bef

Port: define the port number that the SNMPdevices use for communication ( 161, bydefault).Timeout: define how long theStruxureWare Central server will

Element DescriptionListLists the access settings the StruxureWareCentral server can use for FTP or SCPaccess to its monitored devices.Username: The u

Element DescriptionUsernameIdentify the name used for access to a device.PasswordIdentify the password used for access to adevice.Verify PasswordRetyp

NoneTry SSL, fall back to noneRequire SSL, no certificate validationRequire SSL, validate certificatesNote: When you select this option, you must fir

Option DescriptionEnable discovery schedulingSelect to schedule when a discovery process willrun automatically, by the day, or days, of theweek, and t

Status barReports information about the StruxureWare Central server. Each type of information canbe clicked to access a related view or display.Infor

Use this display to export information about the selected saved device discovery processesto a local file.Element DescriptionChoose FileSelect the loc

Discovery Entries file formatUse this file format to import SNMPv1 and NetBotz Appliance device discovery entries tothe Saved Discoveries view from a

Device firmware and server updatesThe Updates menu provides options you can use to update the StruxureWare Centralserver, or to download firmware up

Message DescriptionRecommended Action: Select to enablescheduling.Unable to schedule the specified updatecheck.An unexpected server error occurred.Rec

Importing the APC updates catalogYou can download a copy of the APC updates catalog (for SNMP devices and NetBotzAppliances) to your client, and then

StruxureWare Central server's monitoreddevices, when the server has internet access.ImportClick to import the APC updates catalog to theserver fr

Element Descriptionidentified in the "Edit Device File TransferSettings" display).IP or IP Range: The IP address, or range ofaddresses, at w

ProtocolIdentify whether the transfer settings will use FTP( FTP only), SCP ( SCP only), or attempt to useSCP, but fall back to using FTP if SCP fails

devices at a time. This button appears inthe Firmware Update Status view only,and only when more than 20 devices wereselected to be updated.For examp

Message DescriptionCorrect any network connection problem.If the problem persists, contact APCSupport ( http://www.apc.com/support ).Note: Once the

Note: The sides of the view which can actuallybe used to resize that view will be the onlyenabled options."Configure Columns" displayUse th

Message DescriptionNote: Once the problem is corrected,select Apply Firmware Updates in theUpdates menu to update the device.Failed to update device

Message DescriptionRecommended Action: NoneUpdate cancelled.The update was cancelled.Recommended Action: NoneUpdate completed successfully.The update

Message Descriptionincludes the correct IP Address, Port,Username, and Password settings.Correct any network connection problem.If the problem pers

Message DescriptionRecommended Action: NoneUpdate started...The update has started.Recommended Action: NoneWaiting for NetBotz Appliance to loadupdate

Device groups featureStruxureWare Central allows you to logically organize monitored devices into smaller devicegroups. For example, into all devices

•Delete a selected group, other than All Devices and Unassigned ( DeleteDevice Group option).•Access the Alarm History view for any selected group

2.Click Rename Device Group.3.Enter a name for the group or subgroup, and click Finish.Deleting a device group1.In the Device Groups view, right-cl

1.In the Device Groups view, select a device group to which the devices are currentlyassigned.2.In the Device View, highlight the devices you want t

Users and Device Group Access (System menu)Use the "Users and Device Group Access" option in this display to manage local and remoteuser acc

Column Descriptionaccess to all server features and functions( Yes or No).You use buttons or right-click options to add new local users or local user