APC AP9617 User Manual

®USER’S GUIDEnetwork management cardContentsiIntroduction--1Product Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

®USER’S GUIDEnetwork management card8Control ConsoleHow To Log OnOverviewYou can use either a local (serial) connection, or a remote (Telnet) connecti

®USER’S GUIDEnetwork management card98PPaging by using e-mail 78Passwordsdefault for Administrator account 20default for Device Manager account

®USER’S GUIDEnetwork management card99Access Type setting 34Authentication Traps 75Community Name setting 33enabling and disabling 33NMS IP se

®USER’S GUIDEnetwork management card100inability to receive traps 87proxy server problems 19SNMP problems 87Traps, not identified 87verificati

®USER’S GUIDEnetwork management card101APC Worldwide Customer SupportCustomer support for this or any other APC product is available at no charge in a

®USER’S GUIDEnetwork management card102CopyrightEntire contents copyright © 2004 American Power Conversion. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole

®USER’S GUIDEnetwork management card9Local access to the control consoleYou can use a local computer that connects to the Management Card through the

®USER’S GUIDEnetwork management card10To connect Type 2 equipment: 1. Select a serial port at the local computer, and disable any service that uses th

®USER’S GUIDEnetwork management card11How to Recover from a Lost PasswordYou can use a local computer that connects to the Management Card through the

®USER’S GUIDEnetwork management card12Main ScreenExample main screenThe following is an example of the screen that appears when you log onto the contr

®USER’S GUIDEnetwork management card13Information and status fieldsMain screen information fields. • Two fields identify the APC operating system (AOS

®USER’S GUIDEnetwork management card14Main screen status fields. •A Stat field reports the Management Card status.Stat : P+ N+ A+•A DC model and name

®USER’S GUIDEnetwork management card15Control Console MenusOverviewThe control console dynamically expands to provide options that you use to manage a

®USER’S GUIDEnetwork management card16Menu structureThe menus in the control console list options by number and name. To use an option, type the optio

®USER’S GUIDEnetwork management card17Network optionTo do any of the following tasks, see Network Menu:• Configure the Management Card’s TCP/IP settin

®USER’S GUIDEnetwork management cardiiEvent-Related Menus--66Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

®USER’S GUIDEnetwork management card18Web InterfaceIntroductionOverviewThe Web interface provides options that you use to manage a Management Card and

®USER’S GUIDEnetwork management card19Supported Web browsersAs your browser, you can use Microsoft® Internet Explorer (IE) 5.0 (and higher) or Netscap

®USER’S GUIDEnetwork management card20How to Log OnOverviewYou can use a Management Card’s DNS name or System IP address for the URL address of the We

®USER’S GUIDEnetwork management card21URL address formatsType the Management Card’s DNS name or IP address in the Web browser’s URL address field and

®USER’S GUIDEnetwork management card22Summary PageExample Web page The following is an example of the navigation menu (see Navigation Menu) and Summar

®USER’S GUIDEnetwork management card23Summary page fieldsThe Summary page has two sections:•The DC section reports the status of a connected DC Power

®USER’S GUIDEnetwork management card24Navigation MenuOverviewWhen you log onto the Web interface, the navigation menu (left frame) includes the follow

®USER’S GUIDEnetwork management card25Selecting a menu to perform a taskUse the menus to perform tasks as follows:• To manage a DC Power Plant, see DC

®USER’S GUIDEnetwork management card26• To do the following, see System Menu.– Control Administrator and Device Manager access– Define the system Name

®USER’S GUIDEnetwork management card27Links menuProvides three user-definable URL link options. By default, these links access the following APC Web p

®USER’S GUIDEnetwork management card1IntroductionProduct DescriptionFeaturesThe APC AP9617 Network Management Card EX is a web-based management produc

®USER’S GUIDEnetwork management card28Network MenuIntroductionOverviewThe Network menu has the options that you use to do the following tasks:• Define

®USER’S GUIDEnetwork management card29Option SettingsTCP/IPUse this option to enable or disable BOOTP, and when BOOTP is disabled, to define the three

®USER’S GUIDEnetwork management card30DNSThis control console option is part of the TCP/IP & DNS option in the Web interface.Configure Domain Name

®USER’S GUIDEnetwork management card31Ping utility (control console)Select this option, available only in the control console, to check the Management

®USER’S GUIDEnetwork management card32FTP Server, and Telnet & Web optionsEach of these options has a setting which enables (by default) or disabl

®USER’S GUIDEnetwork management card33SNMPAn Access option (the Settings option in the control console) enables (by default) or disables SNMP. When SN

®USER’S GUIDEnetwork management card34EmailUse this option to define two SMTP settings (SMTP Server and From Address) used by the Management Card’s e-

®USER’S GUIDEnetwork management card35System MenuIntroductionOverviewThe System menu has the options that you use to do the following tasks:• Configur

®USER’S GUIDEnetwork management card36Menu optionsUnless noted, the following menu options are available in the control console and Web interface:• Us

®USER’S GUIDEnetwork management card37Option SettingsUser ManagerUse this option to define the access values shared by the control console and the Web

®USER’S GUIDEnetwork management card2Network management featuresThe Management Card can perform a variety of tasks. The figure that follows identifies

®USER’S GUIDEnetwork management card38Date & TimeUse this option to set the time and date used by the Management Card. The option displays the cur

®USER’S GUIDEnetwork management card39ToolsUse this option to reboot the Management Card or to reset some or all of its configuration settings to thei

®USER’S GUIDEnetwork management card40Links (Web interface)Use this option to modify the links to APC Web pages.About SystemThis option identifies har

®USER’S GUIDEnetwork management card41DC Power Plant & Device Manager MenusStatus OptionsSystem and battery statusTo display system and battery st

®USER’S GUIDEnetwork management card42Web interface. The Web interface displays the DC Power Plant page.

®USER’S GUIDEnetwork management card43Control Console. The DC Power Plant screen displays the same status information as the DC Power Plant page of th

®USER’S GUIDEnetwork management card44Management OptionsDC Power Plant optionsControl Console and Web Interface. To access the following menu options

®USER’S GUIDEnetwork management card45DC System: DC System Parameters & OEM ParametersWeb Interface. DC System Parameters are displayed at the bot

®USER’S GUIDEnetwork management card46Control Console. From Device Manager, type 1 to select DC Power Plant, then type 1 again to select DC System. Th

®USER’S GUIDEnetwork management card47From the DC System menu, type 2 to select OEM Parameters, which displays the following calibration parameters, w

®USER’S GUIDEnetwork management card3Internal Management FeaturesOverviewThe Management Card has two internal interfaces (control console and Web inte

®USER’S GUIDEnetwork management card48Power Modules: Rectifiers and ConvertersFrom the Device Manager menu, type 1 to select DC Power Plant. Then type

®USER’S GUIDEnetwork management card49From the Rectifiers sub-menu, type 2 for configurable Rectifier Alarms:Rectifier Alarms Description1- High Volta

®USER’S GUIDEnetwork management card508- Current Limit AlarmThe alarm action that occurs if one or more rectifiers have been forced into the “current

®USER’S GUIDEnetwork management card51From the Rectifiers sub-menu, type 3 for Rectifier Status. Then at the prompt, enter the number of a rectifier f

®USER’S GUIDEnetwork management card52Converters. From the Converters sub-menu, type 1 for configurable Converter Parameters.Converter Parameters Desc

®USER’S GUIDEnetwork management card53From the Converters sub-menu, type 2 for configurable Converter Alarms.Converter Alarms Description1- High Volta

®USER’S GUIDEnetwork management card548- Current Limit AlarmThe alarm action that occurs if one or more converters have been forced into the “current

®USER’S GUIDEnetwork management card55From the Converters sub-menu, type 3 for Converter Status. Then at the prompt, enter the number of a converter f

®USER’S GUIDEnetwork management card56Distribution: Breakers and FusesFrom Device Manager, type 1 to select DC Power Plant. Then type 3 to select Dist

®USER’S GUIDEnetwork management card57Batteries: Status, Thresholds and AlarmsFrom Device Manager, type 1 to select DC Power Plant. Then type 4 to sel

®USER’S GUIDEnetwork management card4Types of user accountsThe Management Card has two levels of access (Administrator and Device Manager), both of wh

®USER’S GUIDEnetwork management card58Battery Thresholds. From the Batteries sub-menu, type 2 to display and configure Battery Thresholds:Menu Item De

®USER’S GUIDEnetwork management card598- Amp Hours (AHr) The battery amp-hour size, in amp-hours.9- Compensation Method On enables and Off disables ba

®USER’S GUIDEnetwork management card60Battery Alarms. From the Batteries sub-menu, type 3 to display and configure Battery Alarms:Menu Item Descriptio

®USER’S GUIDEnetwork management card618- Accept ChangesUse this option to save your changes.Menu Item Descriptiona Standard alarm selections:• Major a

®USER’S GUIDEnetwork management card62Relays: Output Relays and Input RelaysFrom Device Manager, type 1 to select DC Power Plant. Then type 5 to selec

®USER’S GUIDEnetwork management card63LVD (Low Voltage Disconnect)From Device Manager, type 1 to select DC Power Plant. Then type 6 to select LVD.At t

®USER’S GUIDEnetwork management card64Power Plant Alarms/Internal LogFrom Device Manager, type 1 to select DC Power Plant. Then type 7 to select Power

®USER’S GUIDEnetwork management card65Power Plant Internal Log. From the Power Plant Alarms/Internal Log sub-menu, type 2 to display, on the first scr

®USER’S GUIDEnetwork management card66Event-Related MenusIntroductionOverviewThe Events menu provides access to the options that you use to do the fol

®USER’S GUIDEnetwork management card67Menu optionsIn the Web interface, all of the events options are accessed through the Events menu. In the control

®USER’S GUIDEnetwork management card5Front PanelIntroductionThe front-panel features of the Network Management Card (AP9617) include Status LEDs, a Re

®USER’S GUIDEnetwork management card68Event LogOverviewThe DC Power Plant supports an event-logging capability for all DC Power Plant application firm

®USER’S GUIDEnetwork management card69Web interface The Log option in the Events menu accesses the Event Log. This log displays all of the events that

®USER’S GUIDEnetwork management card70How to use FTP to retrieve log filesYou can use FTP to retrieve a tab-delineated Event Log (event.txt) or Data L

®USER’S GUIDEnetwork management card712. Use the case-sensitive User Name and Password for either an Administrator or a Device Manager User to log on.

®USER’S GUIDEnetwork management card72Event Actions (Web Interface only)OverviewThe Actions option is available only in the Web interface’s Events men

®USER’S GUIDEnetwork management card73Severity levelsWith the exception of some System (Management Card) events that do not have a severity level assi

®USER’S GUIDEnetwork management card74Email actionBy default, the Email action is enabled for all events that have a severity level assigned. However,

®USER’S GUIDEnetwork management card75Event RecipientsOverviewThe Web interface and control console both have options that allow you to define up to f

®USER’S GUIDEnetwork management card76E-mail FeatureOverviewYou can use the Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) to send e-mail to a maximum of four r

®USER’S GUIDEnetwork management card77SMTP settingsThe Email option in the Network menu accesses the following settings:Email RecipientsWeb interface.

®USER’S GUIDEnetwork management card6Link-RX/TX (10/100) LEDThis LED indicates the network status.Status LEDsThese LEDs indicate the Management Card’s

®USER’S GUIDEnetwork management card78Control console. The Email option in the Network Menu, accesses the e-mail recipient settings.Setting Descriptio

®USER’S GUIDEnetwork management card79Format Selects the format used for e-mail messages:Short: Identifies only the event that occurred. For example:D

®USER’S GUIDEnetwork management card80How to Configure Individual Events“Event List” pageThe Actions option in the Events menu opens the “Event Action

®USER’S GUIDEnetwork management card81Data Menu (Web Interface Only)Log OptionUse this option to access a log that stores information about the DC Pow

®USER’S GUIDEnetwork management card82Configuration OptionUse this option to access the “Data Log Configuration” page. This page reports how much data

®USER’S GUIDEnetwork management card83SecuritySecurity FeaturesPlanning and implementing security featuresAs a network device that passes information

®USER’S GUIDEnetwork management card84Summary of access methodsInterface Security Access NotesSerial Control ConsoleAccess is by user name and passwor

®USER’S GUIDEnetwork management card85AuthenticationAuthentication versus encryptionThe Network Management Card controls access by providing basic aut

®USER’S GUIDEnetwork management card86TroubleshootingManagement CardManagement Card access problemsFor problems that are not described in the followin

®USER’S GUIDEnetwork management card87SNMP issuesProblem SolutionUnable to perform a GET • Verify the read (GET) community name.• Use the control cons

®USER’S GUIDEnetwork management card7Watchdog FeaturesOverviewTo detect internal problems and recover from unanticipated inputs, the Management Card u

®USER’S GUIDEnetwork management card88Product InformationWarranty and ServiceLimited warrantyAPC warrants the Network Management Card to be free from

®USER’S GUIDEnetwork management card89Specifically, APC is not liable for any costs, such as lost profits or revenue, loss of equipment, loss of use o

®USER’S GUIDEnetwork management card90Life-Support PolicyGeneral policyAmerican Power Conversion (APC) does not recommend the use of any of its produc

®USER’S GUIDEnetwork management card91CautionTHE NETWORK MANAGEMENT CARD IS SENSITIVE TO STATIC ELECTRICITY. WHEN HANDLING THE MANAGEMENT CARD, TOUCH

®USER’S GUIDEnetwork management card92SpecificationsElectrical PhysicalItem SpecificationAcceptable input voltage 19-30 VDCMaximum total current draw

®USER’S GUIDEnetwork management card93IndexNumerics1 of N alarmconverters 53rectifiers 492 of N alarmconverters 53rectifiers 49AAbout DC Power

®USER’S GUIDEnetwork management card94Compensation Methodconfiguring in control console 59Compensation Temperature Coefficientconfiguring in control

®USER’S GUIDEnetwork management card95EElectrical specifications 92E-mailconfiguring 76enabled by default for severe events 74enabling and disab

®USER’S GUIDEnetwork management card96GGeneration 78GET commands, troubleshooting 87HHardware Current Alarm (battery) 60Hardware Temperature Ala

®USER’S GUIDEnetwork management card97Low Voltage Alarmbattery 60converters 53rectifiers 49Low Voltage Thresholdbattery 58converters 52recti