Legacy ConnectUPS SNMP ConnectUPS™ SNMP Adapter | ConnectUPS™ SL SNMP Adapter | ConnectUPS™ M SNMP Adapter       ConnectUPS SNMP Adapter Using the ConnectUPS™ Adapter for communication with UPS on Ethernet or Token Ring networks running OnliNetŪ or SNMP- compatible network management software, you can quickly determine if there is a power-related problem anywhere on the network. This virtually eliminates costly downtime due to unexpected power outages or surges, and reduces day-to-day network management annoyances such as spontaneous rebooting, lost files and corrupted data that can result from inconsistent power. The ConnectUPS Adapter allows the monitoring of UPSs without having to run power management software on a server and it allows the monitoring of network devices, such as hubs and routers, where running power management software is not an option.

ConnectUPS™ Adapters Specifications

• Integrates easily with software: OnliNet or SNMP network management software (e.g., NetView for AIX, HP OpenView, SunNet Manager, Novell NetWare Management System)
• Connects directly to the UPS's serial port
• Supports Powerware's PowerMIB and the UPS standard MIB (RFC 1628)
• Is configurable over the network from a remote location using BOOTP
• Has a second serial port that allows local configuration even if the adapter is connected to a UPS
• Notifies SNMP network management software of power conditions through SNMP traps
• Supports Token Ring and twisted pair and thinwire Ethernet network connections
• Is compatible with the Powerware Prestige, Powerware 9150 and Powerware Plus. ConnectUPS purchased after May 28, 1997 also are compatible with Powerware 5119.

Network Managers can use the ConnectUPS Adapter for communication with UPS in networks where SNMP-based network management software has been installed. Network Managers just load the PowerMIB, the Standard MIB or both MIBs and that allows each UPS on the network to be controlled and monitored through the ConnectUPS. Network Managers can perform basic SNMP functions such as gets to determine specific power information, battery capacity or output load and sets for implementing advanced network functions, such as "test battery", or "turn UPS off". The ConnectUPS Adapter will also communicate power conditions through SNMP traps, such as "UPS on battery" or "utility power restored".

The ConnectUPS is only needed when connecting a UPS directly to the network. Therefore, there is no need for it in a standalone (one UPS/one computer) situation. If you need SNMP traps, there are two ways to do this:
-The first is using OnliNet v3.1 (no ConnectUPS necessary)
-The second is by using a ConnectUPS with a UPS directly connected to the network.

When using OnliNet v3.0 a ConnectUPS is necessary to generate traps.

The difference between the standard ConnectUPS and the M model is that the M version allows the user to connect an external modem directly to the unit. While communicating to the network with both UDP/IP and SNMP protocols, the ConnectUPS-M can now handle also the modem communications simultaneously.

In the event of a UPS alarm condition, the ConnectUPS-M enables the attached, external modem to place an outgoing call to up to six pager numbers which can be preprogrammed into the unit. If the pager supports text capability, the ConnectUPS-M is capable of providing alarm/event text on the pager's LCD display.

When the ConnectUPS-M calls a personal computer, a communications link is established between the ConnectUPS-M and a remote computer running the appropriate communications software. The ConnectUPS-M will continue to retry the call until it successfully connects to the remote computer's modem.

The ConnectUPS-M package includes two pieces of software (not necessary for calling a pager/computer directly from the ConnectUPS-M): DialUPS for UPS monitoring and UPSdial for remote alarm routing. DialUPS uses the PC to monitor the status of the remote UPSs. Critical parameters, such as alarms, load, battery time remaining or battery capacity are scrutinized. Active alarms are displayed and recorded into an alarm history file. A real-time map of the UPS input, output and battery is also included within this application.

When a UPS with a ConnectUPS-M adapter calls, UPSdial answers and performs the following actions:

• Acquires basic data from the UPS and stores it in a unique UPS data file.

• Displays the identifiers codes of UPSs and the abnormal UPS status on the Status screen.

• If configured, calls a pager with a unique error code for each UPS.

• Updates the log file.

The ConnectUPS-M is available in two models: Ethernet (twisted pair) and Token Ring. It communicates via OnliNet Centro or Vista software. If also communicates via network management software packages such as HP OpenView or IBM's NetView for AIX.