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| PowerChute
Integration with HP TopTools Integration with HP TopTools to enhance remote management of multiple APC UPSs in HP server environments Comprehensive power management from TopTools web-based management console. TopTools automatically discovers all APC UPSs (if equipped with a Web/SNMP Management Card) and APC MasterSwitch devices. View over 20 APC power and environmental alarms from TopTools Event Log. View time-saving troubleshooting tips for every APC alarm. |
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General Information |
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| Included with PowerChute plus for Windows NT | |
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| Managed Server | Dedicated RS-232 serial port |
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| APC UPS Model | APC Smart-UPS, Matrix-UPS, and Symmetra Power Array |
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| APC Accessories | Web/SNMP
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| Communications Cable | APC part # 940-0024C (smart signaling) |
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| Software Requirements | |
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| Managed Server | Windows NT v3.51, 4.0 HP TopTools Agent PowerChute plus for Windows NT and SNMP Agent |
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| Device Manager | Please refer to HP TopTools installation guide. No APC software is required. |
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| Management Console | Microsoft Internet Explorer v4.0 and above |
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| Download from APC | See APC's software download section. |
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| Included with APC UPS models | Smart-UPS, Matrix-UPS, and Symmetra Power Array |
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Features & Benefits |
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| User Interface | |
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| HP TopTools Device List | Automatically discovers all APC UPS’s that are equipped with Web/SNMP Management Card. |
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| Web-based Power Management | Full-featured power and UPS management via Web/SNMP Management Card. See Web/SNMP Management Card for more information. |
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| UPS Administration | |
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| UPS Operating Parameters | Full control over UPS transfer settings and sensitivity to power fluctuations. |
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| UPS Audible Alarm | Configure UPS alarm to beep on power failure, power failure + 30 seconds, at low battery condition, or never beep. |
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| Diagnostics | |
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| HP TopTools Event Log | Monitor over 20 power events and view helpful trouble shooting information from HP TopTools Event Log. |
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| UPS Self-test | Initiate self test of local or remote UPS to maximize UPS uptime |
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| UPS Runtime Calibration | Initiate runtime calibration of local and remote UPS to maintain accurate runtime values. |
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| Predictive failure analysis | The UPS conducts regular internal self-tests. When a potential problem is detected, like the need for a replacement battery, a notification is sent to the HP TopTools Event Log. |
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| Event Handling | |
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| HP TopTools Event Actions | For over 20 power and environmental events, the administrator can configure HP TopTools to e-mail or page or take other necessary actions. |
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| Shutdown/Reboot | |
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| Operating System Shutdown | Gracefully shutdown operating system in the event of an extended power failure |
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| Application Shutdown | Gracefully shuts down Lotus Notes. Create customized shutdown scripts for any application using PowerChute Command File option. |
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| Administrative Shutdown | Immediate, graceful shutdown/restart of servers |
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| Recommended Applications | |
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| HP NetServers | |
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