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6.0 UPS monitoring

6.1 Overview

A UPS system alone provides excellent protection from brief power problems. However,

during an extended power outage an unattended computer system will eventually shut

down due to battery capacity exhaustion. To prevent data corruption when the UPS shuts

down, the computer must be informed by the UPS of

impending

shut down and take

appropriate file-saving measures. This important function is called “UPS monitoring.”

The UPS’s computer interface port is the means by which your UPS communicates with

a computer system.

Some computer operating systems have built-in UPS monitoring. These systems require

various hardware interfaces. Interface kits for all operating systems that support UPS

monitoring are available from your dealer. In addition, your dealer also offers Power-

Chute software which enhances such built-in UPS monitoring. Versions of PowerChute

are available which add the UPS monitoring function to the many operating systems

which do not inherently provide UPS monitoring.

6.2 PowerChute Software (600 VA only)

PowerChute software provides complete data protection for most operating systems. This

software is a background process that monitors the UPS through a RS-232 serial port on

the host. PowerChute offers user notification of impending shutdown, power event

logging, auto-restart upon power return and UPS battery conservation

features.PowerChute is available for many platforms including Novell, LAN Manager,

AppleShare, most UNIX-based operating systems, and DEC VAX/VMS. Please visit

APC's Web site at http://www.apcc.com for further information.

Caution:

Use only factory supplied or authorized UPS monitoring cables!

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