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Network Shutdown Module V3 – User Manual - APC # 990-3630 (MGE # 34 003 934 XU / AB) Page 9/66
2 Installation
Note: This user manual only applies to Network Shutdown Module V3. For previous versions of Network
Shutdown Module V2.x, please read the HTML on line manual.
2.1 Hardware Pre-requisites (Electrical and Network Connections)
Connection steps
Before connecting the UPS, you must first decide on a software and hardware architecture
.
Before installing the MGE Network Solution, the UPS must be set up as indicated in the steps below.
ω Shut down the computers to be protected by the UPS.
ω Connect the UPS to a wall outlet. (For UPSs above 3kVA, please refer to the UPS installation manual).
ω Connect the power cord of each computer to an outlet on the UPS. (For UPSs above 3kVA, please refer
to the UPS installation manual).
ω How to connect UPS / proxy or card / network:
> If the Mgt. Proxy is used, connect the serial or USB port on the computer and on the UPS.
> If a Network Management Card is used, insert the optional card in the UPS and connect the UPS to
the computer network.
ω Start the MGE UPS, then the computers.
ω Setting up the protection
> If the Mgt. Proxy is used install it on the one machine directly connected to the UPS.
> If a Network Management Card is used, it must be set up (see the Mgt. Card's user manual).
ω Install Network Shutdown Module on all the other machines that are to be protected by the UPS (supplied
with UPS battery backup power).
Note: The Mgt. Proxy manages protection of the machine on which it is installed.