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Intelligent Communications
The intelligent communications capability of the Powerware 9910 UPS means improved reliability, easier network power management and expanded network
communications. With both hardware and software communications options, Powerware provides the right communications solutions for your specific application.
Powerware Extensions for IBM Director
Powerware Extensions for IBM Director provide seamless integration of Powerware UPSs into the Director management system. The Extensions for IBM Director
simplify network management tasks for critical elements of server power protection. System administrators can easily monitor, diagnose, configure, set alarms,
schedule self-tests, check battery, gather inventory information, and control Powerware UPSs network wide from a single console within IBM Director.
LanSafe
LanSafe version 5 delivers comprehensive support including graceful, remote shutdown of UPS systems and network monitoring tools via serial US, and network
connectivity options. LanSafe’s exclusive SafetyNet Technology provides Network Shutdown functionality and enables network administrators to shut down the most
critical equipment last.
NetWatch
NetWatch is a shutdown client for ConnectUPS Web/SNMP adapters. NetWatch features powerful and flexible local configuration possibilities, including custom
messages to the user, possibility to run user-defined commands prior to shutdown for example to close special applications. Shutdown control settings, email and
SNMP notifications and other system wide function reside on the Web card, thus simplifying the the use of NetWatch and limiting the configuration option to those
that affect the particular computer only.
ConnectUPS Adapters
Powerware’s ConnectUPS-X and communications adapters provide a self-contained link between the UPS and the Ethernet LAN/WAN. Using HTTP, Telnet or SNMP,
you can easily monitor, manage, and shut down or reboot remote UPS-protected servers, routers, hubs and other key network devices in a controlled manner.
These adapters are also compatible with manu third-party network management software packages.
Software Application
Application LanSafe NetWatch Powerware Extensions for IBM Director
Single pSeries (serial/TTY) non-LPAR ◆
Single pSeries (network) non-LPAR ◆* ◆*
Single pSeries (LPAR) ◆*
Multiple pSeries (non-LPAR) ◆◆*
Multiple pSeries (LPAR) ◆*
IBM Director Network Device ◆*
*Co-requisite FC 2934 or 2935 ConnectUPS Web/SNMP network card.
Note: UPS for iSeries applications utilize OS/400 UPS monitoring functions.
Software Comparison
SSL/SSH
1
Ambient
Application Monitoring Shutdown GUI Email/SMTP Security Temperature Humidity
LanSafe Yes Yes Yes Yes/Yes No/No No/No
NetWatch - Yes - No/No No/No No/No
ConnectUPS Web/ Yes
2
Yes
3
Yes Yes/Yes Yes/Yes Yes/Yes
4
SNMP Card
1. SSL = Secure Sockets Layer. SSH = Secure Shell. 2. Via Web Browser, LanSafe or Network Management System (e.g. IBM Director, Tivoli). 3. In conjunction with NetWatch software. 4. With optional FC 2938 EMP
(Environmental Monitoring Probe) device attached.
Software
Connectivity
Service
Powerware Software CD
Suite includes:
> LanSafe v.5
> Powervision 30-day trial
> Foreseer demonstration
> Expansion Chassis
> Connectivity Cards:
Web/SNMP/xHub,
ConnectUPS-M, USB, Relay Cord
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To find out more, visit us at www.oem.powerware.com/ibm-ups or contact us at 1-800-925-4426.