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1. What are Powerware Extensions for IBM
Director?
Powerware Extensions for IBM Director provide seamless integration of
Powerware uninterruptible power systems (UPSs) into the Director
management system. As a part of Powerware’s comprehensive family of
power management applications, 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.
With Powerware Extensions, users can simply double-click the
icons for UPSs
integrated into the Director interface, and launch Powerware’s
LanSafe or ConnectUPS Web/SNMP Card applications. All the powerful
features and functions of these Powerware award-winning applications
are now just a click away through IBM Director.
2. How can I obtain a copy of the Powerware
Extensions for IBM Director software?
Download Powerware Extensions for IBM Director software
To download fill in your registration
information and continue to the actual download area.
After downloading, follow the installation and configuration
instructions in the User Guide.
3. What versions of IBM
Director are supported?
Powerware Extensions for IBM Director software is
available for both IBM Director 3.1 and IBM Director 4.1. The
two software products are not interchangeable.
4. What
will I need to run this software? What are
the system requirements?
IBM Director 3.1 or above must be installed in accordance with IBM
requirements and procedures.
Requirements for the Director Server Computer
- Microsoft SNMP Service installed and running.
- Microsoft SNMP Trap Service stopped.
- Microsoft SNMP Trap Service set to Disabled or Manual.
- Computer is configured to discover SNMP devices.
- To monitor LanSafe systems, LanSafe must be installed.
Requirements for the Director Console Computer
- Microsoft SNMP Service installed and running.
- To monitor LanSafe systems, LanSafe must be installed.
Requirements for LanSafe Systems
- For LanSafe III, v. 4.17 3a or higher is recommended.
- Configure system to forward SNMP traps to the Director
Server.
Requirements for ConnectUPS Web/SNMP Card Systems
Configure the ConnectUPS-X Web/SNMP card for read/write access and
trap forwarding as follows:
- Set ”Write Access Managers” to include the Director
Server.
- Set ”Trap Receivers” to include the Director Server.
| Supported Operating Systems |
| IBM Director Server |
Powerware Extensions for IBM Director 3.1 |
Powerware Extensions for IBM Director 4.1 |
| Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Server |
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| Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Enterprise |
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| Microsoft Windows 2000 Server |
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| Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server |
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| IBM Director Console |
Powerware Extensions for IBM Director 3.1 |
Powerware Extensions for IBM Director 4.1 |
| Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Server |
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| Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Enterprise |
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| Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Workstation |
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| Microsoft Windows 98 |
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| Microsoft Windows 98 SE |
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| Microsoft Windows XP Professional |
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| Microsoft Windows 2000 Server |
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| Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional |
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| Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server |
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5. What are the features and benefits of this
product?
| Features and Benefits |
| Feature |
Benefit |
| Seamless integration of
UPSs into the IBM Director Management Console |
- Allows administrators to monitor UPSs in the network, in
real-time and obtain advance notice on critical elements of
server power management, such as UPS battery status, load
level, temperature and alarms for battery replacement.
- Launch LanSafe and Web/SNMP Card UPS applications from within Director.
- Enables maximum systems availability through the IBM
Director User Interface.
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| UPS
Inventory
management |
- Perform UPS inventory queries network wide.
- Create custom reports on UPS locations, models, serial
numbers, firmware versions, equipment attached to UPSs and
other details.
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| UPS event and alarm
management |
- Start programs, send email and messages
to pagers, log to file, send to newsgroup, and initiate SNMP
traps triggered by UPS event changes
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UPS Load Segment control |
- Control UPS Load
Segments – individual receptacle
groups.
- Increase run time by up to 50% on mission critical loads.
Switch different UPS loads on and off at predefined times or
power failure situations.
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| UPS reboot and scheduled
shutdown |
- Command UPSs to reboot specific computer systems
or internetworking devices either locally or remotely over
the network.
- Initiate scheduled shutdown/reboot tasks with integrated
UPS applications.
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| Network
wide UPS battery test |
- Test
battery health for all UPSs throughout the network.
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| Standard RFC1628.MIB and
PowerMIB XUPS.MIB support |
- Compatible with the industry standard RFC1628 UPS
MIB.
- Powerware proprietary XUPS.MIB is provided
for extra functionality like e.g. load segment
control.
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| SNMP
“GET” and “SET” commands support |
- Control and manage the UPSs on the network via SNMP with
the SNMP “GET” and “SET” commands.
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| SNMP Trap forwarding
support |
- Forward SNMP Traps from IBM Director to other Network
Management Systems.
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| Central
log for UPS events |
- Log all or only predefined UPS events network-wide in a
central IBM Director log.
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| IBM Director Upward
Integration |
- Enables Director tools and agents to integrate with
Tivoli®, HP OpenView, Microsoft® SMS, CA Unicenter, BMC,
NetIQ® and Intel LANDesk® management systems.
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| IBM
Server Proven Certified solution |
- Fulfills IBM Certification criteria.
- Ensures compatibility with IBM Director solutions.
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6. What does the
User Interface look like for
this product?
IBM Director Console(4.1)
with Powerware Extensions
installed. LanSafe v. 5 also shown.
IBM Director Event Log displays events that have occurred on all
the UPSs on the network.
7. How much does this software cost?
Powerware Extensions for IBM Director is a free-of-charge software
solution.
8. Where can I get more information on this
software?
The User Guide for this software is the best source
for additional information. It can be easily located on
Powerware's Web site by clicking the 'Product
Literature' link at the top right of this page.
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