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6.0 UPS Monitoring

6.1 Overview

A UPS system alone provides excellent protection from brief power prob-

lems. During an extended power outage, an unattended computer system

will eventually shut down because of battery capacity exhaustion. To

prevent data corruption when the UPS shuts down, the UPS must inform

the computer of impending shut down so the computer can take appropriate

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

The UPS’s computer interface port allows it to communicates with the

computer system.

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

systems require only a hardware interfaces for the UPS. PowerChute

software is available to enhance built-in UPS monitoring, or to add the UPS

monitoring function to operating systems that do not provide it.

6.2 Interface Kits

Hardware interface kits are available for operating systems that provide

UPS monitoring. Each kit includes an interface cable for converting status

signals from the UPS into signals the operating system recognizes. Systems

for which interface kits are offered include Novell, LAN Manager, LAN

Server, LANtastic, Banyan VINES, Windows NT, and IBM AS/400.

6.3 PowerChute Software

PowerChute software provides complete data protection for most operat-

ing systems. This software is a background process that monitors the UPS

through a RS-232 serial port on the host. PowerChute offers user notifica-

tion of impending shutdown, power event logging, auto-restart upon

power return, and UPS battery conservation features. For selected operat-

ing systems, PowerChute offers sophisticated power diagnostic and

network power management features including interactive battery testing;

scheduled server shutdowns, reboots, and battery testing; detailed power

quality logging; and a remote, real-time, graphic power status display that

show UPS loading and battery conditions. PowerChute is available for

platforms including Novell, OS/2, Windows NT, AppleShare, XENIX, most

UNIX-based operating systems, and DEC VAX/VMS.

Caution: Use only factory supplied or authorized UPS monitoring cables.

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