CyberPower PowerPanel Business Edition User manual

PowerPanel® Business Edition
User’s Manual
Rev. 20
2015/08/18
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Table of Contents
Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................... 7
Agent ............................................................................................................................................................. 8
Client.............................................................................................................................................................. 8
Center ............................................................................................................................................................ 8
Getting Started ................................................................................................................................................. 9
Prerequisites .................................................................................................................................................. 9
Hardware Limitation .................................................................................................................................. 9
Operating System ...................................................................................................................................... 9
Web Browser ............................................................................................................................................. 9
Installation ..................................................................................................................................................... 8
Installation on Windows ............................................................................................................................. 8
Installation on Linux ................................................................................................................................. 11
Installation on VMware ESXi and ESX .................................................................................................... 14
Virtual Appliance Deployment on ESXi ................................................................................................... 15
Installation on XenServer ........................................................................................................................ 19
Installation on Hyper-V Server ................................................................................................................ 19
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Accessing PowerPanel Business Edition .................................................................................................. 20
Login ........................................................................................................................................................ 21
Essential Setup ............................................................................................................................................ 21
Agent ....................................................................................................................................................... 22
Client ....................................................................................................................................................... 22
Center ...................................................................................................................................................... 22
Using PowerPanel Business Edition Agent and Client ............................................................................. 22
System ......................................................................................................................................................... 22
Summary ................................................................................................................................................. 22
Information............................................................................................................................................... 23
UPS ............................................................................................................................................................. 24
Status ...................................................................................................................................................... 24
Information............................................................................................................................................... 29
Configuration ........................................................................................................................................... 30
Diagnostics .............................................................................................................................................. 35
Load ......................................................................................................................................................... 37
EnergyWise ............................................................................................................................................. 40
Power........................................................................................................................................................... 42
Information............................................................................................................................................... 42
Configuration ........................................................................................................................................... 44
Event Action ................................................................................................................................................ 48
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Events ...................................................................................................................................................... 48
Notification Recipient ............................................................................................................................... 56
Action Settings......................................................................................................................................... 57
Logs ............................................................................................................................................................. 63
Event Logs ............................................................................................................................................... 63
Status Records ........................................................................................................................................ 65
Settings .................................................................................................................................................... 67
Schedule ...................................................................................................................................................... 68
Shutdown................................................................................................................................................. 68
Security ........................................................................................................................................................ 70
Login ........................................................................................................................................................ 70
Authentication .......................................................................................................................................... 72
Network ................................................................................................................................................... 75
Preferences ................................................................................................................................................. 80
User Experience ...................................................................................................................................... 80
Power Equipment .................................................................................................................................... 81
Profile ...................................................................................................................................................... 82
Help ............................................................................................................................................................. 84
Content .................................................................................................................................................... 84
About ....................................................................................................................................................... 84
Logout .......................................................................................................................................................... 84
Using PowerPanel Business Edition Center .............................................................................................. 85
Management ................................................................................................................................................ 85
Power Equipment .................................................................................................................................... 85
IT Equipment ......................................................................................................................................... 101
Service Infrastructure ............................................................................................................................ 107
Energy Consumption ................................................................................................................................. 112
Statistics ................................................................................................................................................ 112
Settings .................................................................................................................................................. 113
Event Action .............................................................................................................................................. 114
Events .................................................................................................................................................... 114
Notification Recipient ............................................................................................................................. 116
Settings .................................................................................................................................................. 116
Logs ........................................................................................................................................................... 116
System Logs .......................................................................................................................................... 116
Event Logs ............................................................................................................................................. 117
Settings .................................................................................................................................................. 119
Security ...................................................................................................................................................... 119
Login ...................................................................................................................................................... 119
Authentication ........................................................................................................................................ 119
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Network ................................................................................................................................................. 120
Help ........................................................................................................................................................... 120
Content .................................................................................................................................................. 121
About ..................................................................................................................................................... 121
Logout ........................................................................................................................................................ 121
Technical Support ....................................................................................................................................... 121
Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................................... 121
FAQ ........................................................................................................................................................... 126
Glossary ....................................................................................................................................................... 134
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Introduction
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This is a new statement. PowerPanel Business Edition (PPBE) software provides comprehensive
advanced power management for UPS/PDU/ATS systems. It controls unattended shutdowns, scheduled
shutdowns, and notifications for computers powered by the UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) PDU (Power
Distribution Unit) or the ATS (Automatic Transfer Switch).
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PowerPanel Business Edition software consists of Agent, Client and Center. The Agent monitors and
configures the UPS through the USB or serial connection. It logs the UPS status and power events, and
generates action in response to events. The Client establishes communication with the Agent, UPS
RMCARD and PDU, and generates actions according to notifications from the UPS/PDU/ATS when a power
event occurs. The Center simultaneously monitors and controls multiple UPS/PDU/ATSs and computers
which have Agent or Client installed via the local network. It also logs events and results about commands
for power management.
The Agent should be installed on a single computer connected to the UPS with a USB or serial connection.
The Agent controls the UPS and establishes communication with the Client if the UPS has no remote
management card. The Agent relays the UPS state to each Client and the Client performs actions based on
the notifications. Each computer powered by the UPS can be protected and controlled using the Client. In
the event of power failure, the Agent will shut down the hosted computer and request the Client computers to
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shut down prior to the UPS shutting down. Refer to Configuration A of the PowerPanel Business Edition
structure illustration.
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PowerPanel Business Edition structure
A UPS with a remote management card has the ability to communicate with multiple computers which
have Client installed and are on the same network and relay the UPS status to each Client. In the event of a
power failure, each Client will request the hosted computer to shut down following notifications from the UPS.
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Refer to Configuration B of the PowerPanel Business Edition structure illustration.
The Client also has the ability to communicate with a PDU. Each computer powered by a PDU can utilize the
Client for protection and control. When a PDU outlet supplying power to a computer running Client is going to
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be switched off, the Client will perform a shutdown prior to switching off the power. Refer to Configuration C
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of the PowerPanel Business Edition structure illustration.
Agent
Aside from the primary function of shutting systems down in the event of an outage, the Agent also provides
the following functions:
 Unattended shutdown in response to various power conditions.
 User notification of power conditions.
 Flexible configuration of actions for each event and notifications via E-mail, Instant Message, and SMS.
 Run command files for custom applications.
 Historical logs of events and power conditions.
 Detailed load management for all powered equipment.
 Scheduled shutdown and restart.
 Status monitoring of the UPS and utility power.
 UPS configuration.
 Quick view system summary.
Client
The Client provides unattended shutdown for the hosted computer following a notification from the
UPS/PDU/ATS. The Client also provides the following functions:
 Unattended shutdown in response to various power conditions.
 User notification of power conditions.
 Flexible configuration of actions for each specific event and notifications via E-mail, Instant Message,
and SMS.
 Historical logs of power events.
 Quick view system summary.
Center
The Center provides users the following functions for multiple:
 Simultaneous monitoring of multiple UPS/PDU/ATSs, equipment and computers which have Agent or
Client installed.
 Control access to all monitored UPS, PDU, computers and equipment.
 Detailed load management between UPS/PDU/ATS and all powered computers/equipment.
 Equipment groups for easy monitoring or individual access.
 Viewing additional information and status of monitored UPS, PDU, computers and equipment.
 Historical logs for events and results about demands to power management.
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Getting Started
Prerequisites
Hardware Limitation
 733 MHz or higher Pentium-compatible CPU.
 256 megabytes (MB) of RAM recommended minimum; more memory generally improves
responsiveness.
 Minimum of 150 MB of free space of hard disk.
 Serial port or USB port. (Required by the Agent)
 Network interface.
Operating System
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PowerPanel Business Edition software can be installed on the following operation systems:
 32-Bit Versions:
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Windows 10
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Windows XP
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Windows 8
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Windows 2000
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Windows 7
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Citrix XenServer 5 or later
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Windows Server 2008
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Red Hat Enterprise 5.1
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Windows Server 2008 R2
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Fedora 7 or later
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Windows Vista
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SUSE 10.1 or later
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Windows Server 2003
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Debian 5.1 or later
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Windows Server 2003 R2
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Ubuntu 9.10 or later
 64-Bit Versions:
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Windows Server 2012
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Windows Server 2008 R2
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Windows Server 2012 R2
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Windows Vista
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Windows Hyper-V Server 2012
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Windows Server 2003
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Windows Hyper-V Server 2012 R2
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Windows Server 2003 R2
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Windows 10
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Windows XP
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Windows 8
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Ubuntu 11.04 or later
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Windows 7
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Open SUSE 11.4 or later
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Windows Server 2008
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VMware ESX/ESXi 4 or later
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Note: Because of the abundance of different Linux builds, not all builds are tested with PowerPanel Business Edition
but most builds will be able to run the program.
Web Browser
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PowerPanel Business Edition software is accessed using a web browser and is compatible with the following
browsers:
 Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 or above
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 Firefox 2.0 or above
 Google Chrome
 Konqueror
Installation
Installation on Windows
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A pop-up window will be displayed automatically when inserting the PowerPanel Business Edition installation CD.
Users can click the Install PowerPanel Business Edition shortcut on the pop-up window to initiate the installation
procedure. If the pop-up window is not displayed when inserting the CD, browse to the CD drive and open the folder
which locates at /Software/Windows, and then double click the file named Setup.exe to start the installation
procedure.
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Use the PowerPanel Business Edition installation CD to complete the installation on the target computer. To install
follow these steps:
 Click the Next button to start an installation.
 Accept the license agreement.
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 Choose the component. If one single computer is connected to the UPS directly via a USB or serial connection,
Agent should be installed. If the computer is powered by a UPS already connected to an Agent, has a remote
management card installed or is connected to a PDU, Client should be installed. If the administrator requires
simultaneous monitoring and access to multiple UPS/PDU/ATSs, equipment and computers on a local network,
Center should be installed.
Note: Agent, Client and Center cannot be installed on the same computer.
 Choose the destination directory.
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 Choose the start menu directory.
 Click the Finish button to complete the installation.
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Installation on Linux
The installer is used to install the software and requires root permission. The installation wizard will guide users in
completing the installation. Browse to the CD drive and find the installer in the /Software/Linux folder. Initiate the
wizard by running the ./ppbe-linux-x86.sh command or double clicking ppbe-linux-x86.sh on 32-bit systems or by
running the ./ppbe-linux-x86_64.sh command or double clicking ppbe-linux-x86_64.sh on 64-bit systems.
Note: On Linux systems, users may mount the CD by using the mount command. Run mount –t iso9660 /dev/cdrom
/mnt/cdrom as a root user. /dev/cdrom is the CD drive and /mnt/cdrom will be the mount point.
To install follow these steps:
 Click the Next button to start an installation.
 Accept the license agreement.
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 Choose the component. If one single computer is connected to the UPS directly via a USB or serial connection,
Agent should be installed. If the computer is powered by a UPS already connected to an Agent, has a remote
management card installed or is connected to a PDU, Client should be installed. If the administrator requires
simultaneous monitoring and access to multiple UPS/PDU/ATSs, equipment and computers on a local network,
Center should be installed.
Note: Agent and Client cannot be installed on the same computer.
 Choose the destination directory.
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 Click the Finish button to complete the installation.
Installation on Text Mode
When the system does not support graphic mode, the Linux installation needs to be initiated in the terminal by using
the ./ppbe-linux-x86.sh -c command on 32-bit systems or use ./ppbe-linux-x86_64.sh -c command on 64-bit
systems.
The installation procedure will be initiated as following steps:
 Press Enter to start an installation.
 Accept the license agreement.
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 Choose the component. If one single computer is connected to the UPS directly via a USB or serial connection,
Agent should be installed. If the computer is powered by a UPS already connected to an Agent, has a remote
management card installed or is connected to a PDU, Client should be installed. If the administrator requires
simultaneous monitoring and access to multiple UPS/PDU/ATSs, equipment and computers on a local network,
Center should be installed.
Note: Agent and Client cannot be installed on the same computer.
 Choose the destination location.
 Installation procedure starts to process until the installation is complete.
Installation on VMware ESXi and ESX
Installation on ESXi
Installation must be launched in the vMA (vSphere Management Assistant) which is also a virtual machine on the
ESXi host; Agent should be installed on the vMA of ESXi 4.1 or later versions. In order to deploy vMA on the ESXi
host and install PPBE in the vMA, users must install the vSphere Client tool on another remote computer first. To
download the vSphere Client installer, users can enter the ESXi host IP address to access the web page. Users can
visit VMware website for vSphere Management Assistant Guide document about vMA deployment on VMware
ESXi.
The installer will guide users in completing the installation. Refer to Installation on Text Mode section to follow the
same steps to complete installation. The installer requires root permission to initiate the installation procedure. Mount
CD by running mount –t iso9660 /dev/cdrom /mnt/cdrom as a root user.(/dev/cdrom is the CD drive and
/mnt/cdrom will be the mount point.). Browse the CD drive and find the installer in the /Software/Linux folder. Initiate
an installation procedure by running the ./ppbe-linux-x86_64.sh command.
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Before installing Agent with the USB or serial connection, make sure that the platform running the Agent supports
USB or serial connection. VMware ESXi 4.1 and later versions support a USB device to be passed through from an
ESXi host to vMA.
Note: In order to make sure that Agent on vMA of the ESXi host can establish communication with UPS through USB
connection, you should upgrade virtual hardware to the latest version. Refer to How do I upgrade virtual hardware
version of vMA of FAQ chapter from PowerPanel Business Edition User Manual to know how to upgrade.
Note: In order to allow the interactions between physical and virtual machines, VMware tools have to be installed on
each virtual machine. Refer to VMware ESXi Server documentation for further information about VMware Tools.
Installation on ESX
Installation must be launched in the Service Console (aka Console Operation System). To initiate the installation
procedure on VMware ESX also requires root permission. Use the same command to mount CD and initiate the
installation procedure.
Before installing Agent with the USB connection, make sure the host supports USB connection. ESX 4.1 does support
USB devices. Refer to Installation on Text Mode section to complete the installation.
Virtual Appliance Deployment on ESXi
A virtual appliance (VA) is a prebuilt software solution, comprised of one or more virtual machines that is packaged,
maintained, updated and managed as a unit. It is fundamentally changing how software is developed, distributed,
deployed and managed.
Download the PPBE virtual appliance which is pre-installed Agent and Client from CyberPower. In order to deploy the
PPBE virtual appliance on VMware ESXi host, users must install vSphere Client tool on another remote computer
first. To download vSphere Client tool, users can enter the ESXi host IP address to access web page of ESXi host.
The deployment procedure will be initiated as below steps:
 Launch the vShpere Client. Open the Deploy OVF Template window from File > Deploy OVF Template… item.
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 Click Browse to import the ppbeXXX_centos.ovf extracted from the downloaded zip file. Click Next to start a
deployment task.
 The OVF template detail is displayed. Click Next to continue.
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 Enter the name for the deployed virtual appliance. This name should be unique within the inventory.
 Select the virtual disk format for the PPBE virtual appliance. The default option is Thin Provision. Refer to About
Virtual Disk Provision Disk Policies for further information about how to select virtual disk format.
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 A deployment detail is displayed. Click Finish to start the deployment task.
 After the deployment task is complete, the PPBE virtual appliance will be added into the inventory.
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 Click Power on the virtual machine to power on the virtual appliance.
 Login the virtual appliance. The default username and password are admin. In order to perform shutdown
accurately, you must change the time zone settings of the virtual appliance.
This can be a direct copy of the time zone file from the /usr/share/zoneinfo folder. We assume that the host is
located under the Chicago CST zone in Chicago, and the time zone can be changed by running the command cp
/usr/share/zoneinfo/America/Chicago /etc/localtime.
Installation on XenServer
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The installer requires root permission to install the PowerPanel Business Edition. Mount CD by running mount –t
iso9660 /dev/cdrom /mnt/cdrom as a root user (/dev/cdrom is the CD drive and /mnt/cdrom will be the mount
point.). Browse the CD drive and run ./ppbe-linux-x86.sh command to initiate an installation procedure.
Installation must be launched on the Dom0. Refer to Installation on Text Mode section to complete the installation.
Agent should be installed on the Dom 0 of XenServer 5 or later versions. Citrix XenServer 5.0 and later versions
support USB device. Before installing Agent with the USB or serial connection, make sure that the platform running
the Agent supports USB or serial connection.
Installation on Hyper-V Server
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Use the PowerPanel Business Edition installation CD to complete the installation on the target computer. Run the
<CD_Drive>\Software\Windows\setup.exe of the command prompt such as below illustration to start the installation
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procedure (CD_Drive is a CD drive formatted as D: or E:). A popup window will be displayed when the installation is
launched. Refer to Installation on Windows section to follow the same steps to complete installation.
Accessing PowerPanel ® Business Edition
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The PowerPanel Business Edition web interface can be accessed following the directions below. To access the web
interface on a local computer, select Start > All Programs > CyberPower PowerPanel Business Edition >
PowerPanel Business Edition Agent, PowerPanel Business Edition Client or PowerPanel Business Edition
Center in the Windows Desktop or enter the http://localhost:3052 as the URL in the browser.
Launching PowerPanel® Business Edition software on a local computer
On Linux, users can enter http://localhost:3052/ in the address of the web browser to access the interface. Users
can also enter the URL, http://localhost:3052/ in the local computer or http://hosted_computer_ip_address:3052/
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in the remote computer, to the address field of the web browser to access the PowerPanel Business Edition software
web interface. hosted_computer_ip_address is the IP address of the computer which has the PowerPanel
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Business Edition software installed. For vMA on the ESX or ESXi, hosted_computer_ip_address is the IP address
of the vMA (Note: hosted_computer_ip_address is the IP address of the host computer on ESX).
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PowerPanel Business Edition supports multiple-language function and allows users to change language. It will
choose the suitable language as the default one to display at the initial access. Users can change the language from
the banner. After the language is changed, the page will refresh automatically and choose the assigned language as
the default one to display.
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Change language
Login
The default username is admin and the password is admin. For security, it is recommended to change the username
and password on the Security/Login page after the initial login.
The local and remote login pages are the same.
Selecting the Remember me on this computer option on the login page allows the credentials to be remembered for
automatic logon at the next session. To terminate the session, click the Logout button on the Logout page. The
session will timeout and you will be logged out if no activity takes place during the time of Session Timeout. The
Session Timeout can be configured on the Security/Login page.
Essential Setup
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In order to ensure the PowerPanel Business Edition software functions properly, make sure that the Agent, Client
and Center have been configured correctly.
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Agent
 Make sure a USB or serial cable is connected between the Agent computer and the UPS. If Agent is installed on a
vMA running on an ESXi host, refer to FAQ chapter for further details how to add USB connection. If Agent is
installed on a vMA running on ESXi 5.x, refer to FAQ chapter to upgrade virtual hardware in order to add the USB
device of target UPS.
 NCL (Non-Critical Load) outlets on specific models are designed to shut off under certain circumstances to save
battery power and maximize the runtime on the remaining outlets. The Agent computer should not be connected
to NCL outlets. Refer to PPBE Installation Guide for UPS without RMCARD for detailed information about how
to plug the Agent computer into the correct outlets.
 Configure the Necessary shutdown time option properly on the Event Action/Settings page based off of how long
it takes for that computer to turn off completely after a shutdown has been initiated.
 Perform a battery test to verify the UPS can supply battery power to the connected equipment and the equipment
operates properly. See the UPS/Diagnostics section for more details.
Client
 Setup the SNMP community the same as in the remote management card of the UPS/PDU/ATS, or the Secret
Phrase used by the Agent on the Security/Authentication page.
 Set the port used by Client on the Security/Network page to match the port used by the Agent’s port.
 Assign the network address of the remote management card of the UPS, PDU or Agent, and assigning the
connected outlet on the Power/Configuration page.
 Configure the Necessary shutdown time option on the Event Action/Settings page based off of how long it takes
for that computer to turn off completely after a shutdown has been initiated.
Center
 In order to establish communication with the UPS, PDU, Agent or Client. Set the SNMP Community to the same
one used in the UPS/PDU/ATS, or the Secret Phrase used by the remote card of UPS, PDU, Agent or Client on
the Security/Authentication page.
 Setup that the port used by the Center on the Security/Network page to match the port used by the Agent or
Client.
Using PowerPanel Business Edition Agent and Client
System
Summary
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System/Summary page in Agent
In Agent, the System/Summary page provides an overview of the system operation. This includes the utility power
status, operating status of the UPS, issues with the system and items requiring user attention.
In Client, the System/Summary page provides an overview of the system, including the communication status with
the UPS/PDU/ATS, issues with the system and items requiring user attention.
Information
(The content in this section is only applicable to the Client.)
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System/Information page
The System/Information page shows detailed information about the Client as follows.
 Name: The name of the hosted computer, e.g. Web Server or Bill's Computer.
 Location: Where the hosted computer is located, e.g. Server room or Rack A.
 Contact: Who to contact about this hosted computer, e.g. someone's name, E-mail or phone number.
UPS
(The content in this section is only applicable to the Agent.)
Status
The UPS/Status page displays detailed status on the UPS power conditions, batteries, and system.
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UPS/Status page of a PR1000LCDRTXL2Ua
Input
 Status: Displays the present status of the utility power supplied to the UPS.
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Normal: The voltage and frequency of the utility power is normal.
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Blackout: There is no utility power being supplied to the UPS and it is supplying battery power to connected
equipment.
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Over Voltage: The utility voltage is higher than the high voltage threshold and the UPS is using the battery to
supply power.
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Under Voltage: The utility voltage is lower than the low voltage threshold and the UPS is using the battery to
supply power.
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Frequency Failure: The frequency of the utility power is out of tolerance and the UPS is supplying battery
power with a fixed frequency.
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Wiring Fault: The UPS has detected a wiring fault in the outlet it is plugged into.
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No Neutral: The neutral wire is not connected well.
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Generator Detected: UPS is being supplying power by generator.
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Power Failure: The utility power being supplied to the UPS is not qualify due to other power noise and
distorted conditions.
 Voltage: The voltage of the utility power supplied to the UPS.
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Frequency: The frequency of the utility power supplied to the UPS.
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 Current: The current of the utility power supplied to the UPS.
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Power Factor: The radio of the real power flowing to the UPS, to the apparent power of utility power. In an UPS
system, a UPS with a low power factor draws more current than a UPS with a high power factor for the same
amount of useful power transferred.
Bypass
 Status: Displays the present status of bypass circuit. In bypass mode, the UPS will provide the power from bypass
input to the connected equipment directly.
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Normal: The power quality of bypass circuit is normal.
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Blackout: There is no input power being supplied in bypass circuit.
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Over Voltage: The input voltage of bypass is higher than an acceptable threshold.
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Under Voltage: The input voltage of bypass is lower than an acceptable threshold.
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Frequency Failure: The frequency of bypass is out of tolerance.
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Power Failure: The power of bypass is not qualify due to other power noise and distorted conditions.
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Wrong Phase Sequence: The sequence of phases in bypass is different than utility input.
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Overload: Output power consumption exceeds the power rating of UPS.
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Extended Overload: The duration of overload has expired.
 Voltage: The voltage of the bypass supplied to the UPS.
 Current: The current of the bypass supplied to the UPS.
 Frequency: The frequency of the bypass supplied to the UPS.
 Power Factor: The radio of the real power flowing to the bypass, to the apparent power of bypass. In an UPS
system, a load with a low power factor draws more current than a load with a high power factor for the same
amount of useful power transferred.
Output
 Status: Displays the present status of the output power the UPS is supplying to connected equipment.
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Normal: The output power is normal.
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Bypass: The UPS has switched to bypass mode and the utility power is being supplied directly to the
connected equipment bypassing the UPS circuitry.
Note: Bypass mode is only applicable in Online Series UPS units.
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No Output: There is no output from the UPS. The UPS is switched off.
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Short Circuit: There is a short circuit on the UPS output. This causes the UPS to stop supplying output power.
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Boost: The utility voltage is below the regular voltage range. The UPS is increasing the output voltage closer
to normal.
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Buck: The utility voltage is beyond the regular voltage range. The UPS is decreasing the output voltage
closer to normal.
Note: The Boost and Buck function are only available on a UPS with AVR; only high-end units with AVR have
a Buck feature. The UPS uses the AVR function to improve the utility voltage and supplies the power to its
connected equipment within a narrow range.
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Overload: The present load exceeds the load threshold of the UPS. Remove some equipment from the UPS
to reduce the load.
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ECO Mode: On-line UPS enters Economy mode. The UPS will enter bypass mode according to thresholds for
input voltage. Once the utility voltage exceeds thresholds, the UPS will supply battery power to its loads.
Users can configure exclusive days and exclusive time to for UPS when to not enter ECO mode.
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Manual Bypass: The Online UPS enters Manual Bypass mode due the Manual option being enabled. The
UPS will be forced to provide utility power to its equipment.
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Insufficient Inverter Power: There is no enough capacity of the inverter’s power. UPS cannot back to line
mode from bypass mode.
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Redundancy Lost：The quantity of UPS modules has no enough power to be complete redundancy; UPS
has no complete fault-tolerant ability.
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EPO: The function of EPO (Emergency Power Off) has been activated; UPS output power was turned off.
 Voltage: The output voltage that the UPS is supplying to the connected equipment.
 Frequency: The output frequency that the UPS is supplying to the connected equipment.
 Load: The power draw of the connected equipment expressed as a percentage of the total load capacity. This is
displayed as watts on some UPS models.
 Current: The output current of the UPS which is supplying to connected equipment.
 Active Power: The capacity of the circuit for performing work in a particular time.
 Reactive Power: Reactive power is needed in an alternating-current transmission system to support the transfer
of real power over the network. In alternating current circuits, energy is stored temporarily in inductive and
capacitive elements, which can result in the periodic reversal of the direction of energy flow. The portion of power
flow remaining, after being averaged over a complete AC waveform, is the real power; that is, energy that can be
used to do work. On the other hand, the portion of power flow that is temporarily stored in the form of magnetic or
electric fields, due to inductive and capacitive network elements, and then returned to source, is known as reactive
power.
 Apparent Power: The product of the current and voltage of the circuit.
 Power Factor: The radio of the active power flowing to the load, to the apparent power in the circuit. In an electric
power systems, a load with a low power factor draws more current than a load with a high power factor for the
same amount of useful power transferred.
 NCL Outlet: Displays the present status of the NCL outlet.
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On: This outlet is turned on and supplying power to the connected equipment.
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Off: This outlet is turned off and is not supplying power to the connected equipment.
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Pending On: This outlet is going to turn on following an action such as a scheduled turn on.
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Pending Off: This outlet is going to turn off following an action such as a scheduled turn off.
Battery
 Status: Displays the present status of the battery packs.
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Fully Charged: The batteries are at 100% capacity.
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Discharging: The UPS is supplying battery power to support the load. This is caused by a utility power failure
or battery test.
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Charging: The batteries are charging.
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Boost Charging: Boost charging involves a high current for a short period of time to charge the battery.
Boost charger enables the quick charging of depleted batteries.
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Float Charging: The float charger starts charging the battery by exerting a charging voltage. As the battery is
charged, its charging current reduces gradually. The float charger senses the reduction in charging current
and reduces the charging voltage.
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Exhausted: Batteries are exhausted; UPS stops the output power.
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Reversed Connection：Connection between UPS and batteries is wrong on electrical polarity.
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Capacity Critically Low: The battery capacity is too low and the UPS may shut down immediately.
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Not Present: There are no batteries present in the UPS.
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Testing: The UPS is performing a battery diagnostic test. See the UPS/Diagnostics page for more details
about the test results.
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Normal: The batteries are working normally.
 Voltage: The present voltage supplied by the batteries.
 Remaining Runtime: The amount of time that the UPS can supply power to its load.
 Remaining Charge Time: The remaining time the batteries required to be fully charged.
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Capacity: The present capacity of the batteries expressed as a percentage of full charge.
System
 Status: Displays the present operating status of the UPS.
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Normal: The operating status is normal.
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Fault: The UPS is in fault state due to an internal malfunction.
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Overheat: The temperature exceeds the normal temperature threshold.
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Bypass Fault: The bypass module of UPS has been malfunctioned.
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Bypass Fan Fault: The fan of the bypass module has been malfunctioned.
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Module Failure: One of UPS modules is no more normal and offline.
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Unable Recover: UPS fails to recover to line mode from bypass on occurred overload condition in past one
hour.
 Temperature: The present internal temperature of the UPS. It is displayed in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit
(°F).
 Maintenance Break: Displays the present operating status of maintenance break.
Note: When the UPS needs maintenance or repair, the load can be transferred to maintenance bypass without
interruption and the power module can be removed for maintenance.
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Opened: The UPS is in maintenance bypass mode.
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Closed: The UPS is not in maintenance bypass mode.
 Module Status: Displays the present operating status of each UPS module.
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Normal: The module is operating normally.
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Offline: The module is not installed.
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Rectifier Fault: The module rectifier is faulty and stops output power.
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Inverter Fault: The module inverter is faulty and stops output power.
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Inverter Protected: The module inverter has been protected and stops operating.
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Rectifier Overheat: The internal temperature of module rectifier exceeds the normal rating.
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Inverter Overheat: The internal temperature of module inverter exceeds the normal rating.
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Inverter Overload: The module inverter is overloaded.
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Inverter Extended Overload: The module’s inverter has been overloaded for intolerable duration; the UPS
will stop output power soon.
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Fan Fault: The module fan is faulty. It may cause overheat in module.
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Shutdown: The module has been shutdown and stopped its output power.
Note: Not all models provide the same information. The information displayed will vary by model.
Information
UPS/Information page of a PR1000LCDRTXL2Ua
The UPS/Information page shows information about the UPS:
 Model: The model name of the UPS.
 Firmware Version: The firmware version of the UPS.
 Serial Number: The serial number of the UPS.
 UPS Type: The type of the UPS. e.g. On-Line, Line Interactive or Sinewave Line Interactive.
 Power Rating: The Volt-Amp rating and power rating (Watts) of the UPS.
 Current Rating: The output current rating (Amps) of the UPS.
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 Voltage Rating: The input voltage range (Volts) of the UPS.
 Frequency Rating: The input frequency range (Hz) of the UPS.
 Battery Replacement Date: The date that the batteries were last replaced. This can only be set at the time of
battery replacement. This date should be set after the battery replacement. If this date has not been set, it is
recommended that this date should be set immediately. The battery lifetime varies by UPS models. Once set, the
software will alert the customer when the battery age has reached the lifetime.
 NCL Outlet: The amount of the Non-Critical Load outlets.
 LCD Firmware Version: The firmware version of the LCD screen on the UPS.
 USB Version: The version of the USB chipset on the UPS.
 Extended Battery Pack: The amount of extended battery packs connected to the UPS.
 Installation Place: Clicking the Find it button will ask alarm to beep or indicators to blind in order to inform users
of the location. This helps users to identify the specific UPS at installation sites with multiple UPS units.
Note: Not all models provide the same information. The information displayed will vary by model.
Configuration
The UPS/Configuration page allows for customized UPS configurations to meet specific operational requirements.
UPS/Configuration page of a PR1000LCDRTXL2Ua
Supplied Power
 Voltage: Sets the output voltage which is supplied to the connected equipment.
Note: On some models belonging to the Paragon Tower series, this setting becomes configurable in bypass
mode and the changes require a restart to activate.
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 Frequency Working Mode: Smart App Online series supports two frequency modes: Follow-up and Fixed. In
the Follow-up mode, the UPS supplies power based off of the utility frequency. If utility frequency varies and is out
of tolerance, the UPS supplies battery power with a fixed frequency to avoid supplying the connected equipment
an improper frequency. The fixed frequency depends on the utility frequency detected as the UPS is powering up.
In Fixed mode, the UPS supplies power at a fixed frequency with no regard to utility frequency. When the input
frequency is unstable such as with power supplied by generators, set the UPS to fixed mode to supply power with
a stable frequency.
The UPS can be set to fixed mode if the equipment needs a different frequency from the utility power. For
example, the equipment is rated at 50 Hz but utility frequency is at 60 Hz.
 Follow-up Tolerance: Sets the acceptable range of the output frequency on the Follow-up mode.
 Fixed Frequency: Sets the fixed value of the output frequency on the Fixed mode.
Caution: The wrong frequency settings may damage the connected equipment. Make sure the selected frequency
is correct for the connected equipment. An alert warning message will remind you of the following conditions:
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The frequency mode has changed from the Follow-up mode to the Fixed mode, and the fixed frequency is
not equal to the utility frequency.
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The frequency mode is Fixed mode and the fixed frequency is going to be changed.
 ECO Mode: The UPS will enter bypass mode according to the utility voltage if it is in range of thresholds or the
utility frequency is within 3Hz of the utility frequency. If the utility voltage or the utility frequency exceeds
thresholds, the UPS will supply battery power to its loads.
If this threshold is set to 10% and the current utility voltage is 120 V, the UPS will enter bypass mode as long as
the utility voltage within the range of 108 V ~ 132 V. Once the voltage threshold is exceeded, the UPS will supply
battery power to its loads.
Caution: Once the UPS is allowed to enter the Fixed mode, Generator Mode or Manual Bypass when the UPS is
in the ECO mode, the UPS will leave ECO mode.
Users can configure exclusive days and exclusive time to for UPS when to not enter ECO mode.
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Exclusive Days: Sets the days for UPS not to enter ECO mode.
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Exclusive Time: Sets the time period for UPS not to enter ECO mode.
Power Failure Condition
When the utility power exceeds specific thresholds, the UPS will supply battery power to the connected equipment.
 Utility Voltage Upper/Lower Bound: Before utility power is provided to the UPS, the UPS will detect whether
utility voltage exceeds the threshold. If utility voltage exceeds the threshold, the UPS will supply battery power to
the connected equipment.
 Output Voltage Upper/Lower Bound: Before the UPS uses utility power as its output power, the UPS will detect
whether utility voltage exceeds the threshold. If the utility voltage exceeds the threshold, the UPS will supply
battery power to connected equipment.
Note: High/Low Utility Voltage Threshold & High/Low Output Voltage Threshold settings only come into
effect after a restart of the UPS.
 Frequency Upper/Lower Bound: When the utility frequency exceeds the threshold, the UPS will supply battery
power at a fixed frequency to the connected equipment.
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 Detected Sensitivity: When the UPS detects that utility voltage is out of range, the UPS will switch to battery
mode to protect the equipment plugged into the UPS. Low sensitivity has a wider voltage range and the supplied
power may vary more. The UPS switches to battery mode rarely and also saves more battery power. The power
from a fuel generator may cause the UPS to switch to battery mode more frequently, and low sensitivity is
recommended. High sensitivity allows the UPS to supply more stable power to equipment but switches to battery
mode frequently.
Power Restore
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When a utility power failure occurs, PowerPanel Business Edition software may order the computer to shut down and
power off after the specified remaining runtime is met or if the battery capacity is low. After the utility power is restored
the UPS turns on automatically and supplies power to the computer. If the computer BIOS is set to boot when power
is restored the computer will automatically restart.
The following settings are used to configure the UPS restore behavior:
 Automatic Restore: When this option is enabled, the UPS will restore output immediately when the utility power
is restored. When this option is disabled, the UPS will not restore output at that moment and users have to turn it
on manually.
 Mandatory Power Cycle: When a shutdown sequence is initiated due to a power failure, the connected
computers may be ordered to shut down and the UPS will be also ordered to turn off after a time delay. If the utility
power is restored prior to the UPS shutting off, the UPS will still turn itself off. In this circumstance, the utility power
has restored, but the connected computers have shut down and the UPS has turned off.
If the Mandatory Power Cycle option is enabled, the UPS will also turn off after a time delay, but it will turn on
again about 10 seconds later. The UPS has restarted and then all connected computers will boot.
Note: Most computers have the ability to boot when utility power is restored. Make sure this function is supported
and enabled in the system BIOS.
 Recharged Delay: When the utility power is restored, the UPS will start to recharge until the specified delay is
expired before restoring output power.
 Recharged Capacity: When the utility power is restored, the UPS will start to recharge until the specified battery
capacity is met before restoring output power.
 Startup Delay: When the utility power is restored, the UPS will delay the restoration of output power. This option
can be used to stagger the startup time of multiple UPS to avoid overloading the utility power circuit or power
source. The Startup Delay option will take effect every time when the UPS is about to restore power. This also
includes the scheduling task.
 Stable Utility Delay: When the utility power is restored, the UPS will delay switching to normal operation from
using battery power. If the battery capacity is lower than the Low Battery Threshold as power is restored, the UPS
will switch to normal operation immediately. This option can be used to prevent frequent outage due to unstable
utility power.
 Restore Action: Sets the operating mode after utility power restores. If the Bypass option is selected, the UPS
will enter to bypass mode and supply power from the bypass module to connected equipment when utility power
restores. If the Online option is selected, the UPS will supply power from the UPS modules to connected
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equipment when utility power restores. If the Standby option is selected, the UPS will be off when utility power
restores.
Bypass Condition
The Online UPS series supports the bypass function. When the UPS is in bypass mode, the utility power is supplied
directly to the connected equipment. To configure whether the UPS is allowed to enter or remain in bypass mode in
select from the following:
 Qualification: This configures the qualifications the UPS uses to determine if it will enter bypass mode when a UPS fault or
overload occurs.
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Valid Volt. & Freq.: If the utility voltage is in range of the voltage thresholds and the utility frequency is in
range of the frequency tolerance, the UPS will enter bypass mode. Otherwise the UPS will stop supplying
output power.
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Valid Voltage: If the utility voltage is in range of the voltage thresholds, the UPS will enter bypass mode.
Otherwise the UPS will stop supplying output power.
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Never Bypass: If this option is selected, the UPS will not enter bypass mode and will stop supplying output
power.
 Mandatory: If this option is enabled, the UPS always enters bypass mode, due to a fault or overload, even the
utility voltage is outside of the normal range. Otherwise the UPS will stop supplying output power.
Caution: Bad utility voltage while in bypass mode may damage the connected equipment.
 Manually Execution: Determines whether to allow the UPS to enter Manual Bypass mode. If this Start option is
selected, the UPS will be forced to enter bypass mode.
Caution: Make sure that the UPS is not using generator power or converted power. When the UPS enters bypass
mode, the UPS will use input power to supply to equipment. The unstable frequency of the input power may
damage connected equipment.
Caution: If this option is enabled, the UPS can’t function in the Generator mode.
 Voltage Upper/Lower Bound: When a UPS fault or overload occurs, UPS will determine whether to enter
bypass mode according to range of thresholds from utility power. If the utility voltage exceeds thresholds, UPS will
be forbidden to enter bypass mode and will stop supplying output power.
 Overload: This configures the ability of the UPS to switch to bypass mode and supply utility power when the
output is overloaded. Without this enabled the UPS will stop supplying power when overloaded.
 Bypass at Power Off: This determines whether the UPS will switch to bypass mode and supply utility power
when the UPS is switched off.
 Bypass Frequency Tolerance: UPS enters bypass mode due to overload or fault and UPS will detects the
bypass frequency. If the frequency is out of range, UPS will stop supplying output power.
Battery
 Prevent Excessive Discharge: When the UPS uses the battery to supply power for output, a deep discharge with
a low load can shorten the battery life. If this option is enabled, the UPS will stop supplying power after
discharging for 4 hours to avoid a deep battery discharge.
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 Energy Saving: When the utility power fails, the batteries will start discharging. If this option is enabled and there
is no output load, the UPS, will shut down to save battery power after discharging for 5 minutes. The UPS will
restart automatically and restore output after the utility power is restored.
 Low Battery Threshold: When the UPS supplies battery power and the remaining capacity are lower than this
threshold, the UPS will sound an alarm.
 Battery Pack Type: Sets the type of extended battery packs. When the UPS is installed the standard battery
packs, Agent has capability of measurement the runtime according to the capacity of the battery packs. The option
should be set Standard. When the UPS is installed the customized battery packs, the option should be set
Customization.
 Periodical Battery Test: The UPS will periodically perform the battery test to ensure the batteries are fully
functional.
Note: Only online UPS models supports the SBM (Smart Battery Management) function. After batteries are fully
charged, the SBM function will invoke a battery test to verify the batteries are healthy.
 Extended Battery Pack: Sets the amount of extended battery packs. This allows for an accurate runtime estimate
based upon the total number of batteries.
 Boost Charge Period: Sets the period for UPS batteries being boost charged automatically and periodically.
 Discharge Duration Limit: Sets the duration to limit the battery discharging to avoid a deep discharge
excessively.
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 Cold Start: Sets the ability of the UPS to start in the absence of input power. When this option is enabled the UPS
can be turned on without having input power.
 Short Circuit Recovery Detect: When the output of the UPS causes a short circuit, the output will turn off
immediately. If this option is enabled, the UPS will inspect the circumstance of the short circuit 3 times in 30
seconds. If the short circuit is no longer present, the UPS will restore power. If the circumstance of the short circuit
still remains, the UPS will not supply power.
 Utility Power Failure Alarm: If this option is enabled, the UPS will issue an audible alarm when the utility power
fails.
 Overload Alarm Threshold: When the output load exceeds this threshold, the UPS will issue an audible alarm.
 Generator Mode: If the UPS is using a generator for its input power, this option should be enabled for UPS to
function normally. If this option is enabled, the UPS will be forbidden to enter bypass mode to protect the powered
equipment.
Caution: If this option is enabled, the UPS can’t function in the Manual Bypass mode.
 LCD Back-light Saving: When no UPS button is pressed or no power event occurs during this delay, the LCD
screen will be turned off.
 Wiring Fault Detecting: If this option is enabled, the UPS will detect if the UPS wiring is not grounded or reversed.
It is recommended to assure the UPS wiring has ground connection first. This option should be enabled if the UPS
wiring has ground connection.
 Dry Relay Function: This configures the power condition for the UPS dry relay to function when the selected
condition occurs. Refer to UPS manual for further information about advanced UPS dry relay utilization. The Dry
Relay Function provides the following power conditions:
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Utility Failure: The utility power fails and the UPS is using the battery power.
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Low Battery: The battery capacity is low and cannot support the connected computers if they require a
shutdown.
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Alarm: The UPS is issuing an audible alarm due to a warning event, such as Overload
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Bypass: The UPS has switched to bypass mode due to an overload or UPS fault.
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UPS Fault: The UPS may be malfunctioning due to an internal problem, such as an inverter fault, bus fault or
overheating.
 Redundant Quantity: Sets the quantity of UPS modules to be power redundancy. This power redundancy can
provide the fault-tolerant protection against failures of equivalent UPS modules. UPS should avoid exceeding
output load from whom deducted the power redundancy; otherwise UPS cannot afford the equivalent fault-tolerant
protection as user’s desire.
NCL Outlet
NCL stands for Non-Critical Load. Under the following conditions, the UPS will turn off the NCL outlet to conserve
battery power and maximize battery runtime for the remaining outlets:
 Turn Off Threshold: When supplying battery power, the UPS will power off this NCL outlet if the remaining
battery capacity is lower than this threshold.
 Turn Off Delay: When supplying battery power, the UPS will power off this NCL outlet after this delay time is met.
 Turn On Delay: When the utility power is restored, the UPS will restore the output of this NCL outlet after the
delay time is met. This prevents excessive power consumption caused by all the connected equipment starting at
the same time.
Note: Not all models provide the same configurations. These configurations will vary by model.
Diagnostics
The UPS/Diagnostics page provides the ability to verify that the UPS can supply adequate battery runtime for the
connected computers to shutdown properly. Perform a complete runtime calibration to ensure an accurate estimate of
the runtime for the connected load. The buzzer can be tested to ensure that the UPS can issue an alarm and that the
indicator lights will display properly if requested by the UPS.
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UPS/Diagnostics page
Battery Test
The Battery Test performs a battery test to verify that the batteries are good, and shows information including the
result and the date of the last battery test. Click the Initiate button to begin a battery test. Performing a battery test is
prohibited when the Frequency Working Mode option is set to fixed.
The results will be reported after a battery test completes:
 Last Test Date: The date the last battery test was performed.
 Last Test Result: The result of the last battery test:
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Passed: The battery performed normally during the test.
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None: The UPS has never performed the battery test.
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Failed: The battery test resulted in failure.
Follow the below steps if the battery test fails:
 Repeat the battery test and replace the batteries if the test fails again.
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Contact CyberPower for assistance if the battery test fails after the batteries have been replaced.
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Runtime Calibration
The Runtime Calibration ensures the runtime estimate is accurate with the current load. The results show the
runtime, the result, and the date of the last calibration. When a runtime calibration is initiated, the connected
equipment will be run on battery power until the batteries are completely discharged. The batteries will be then
automatically recharged following the calibration.
Users can click the Start button to initiate a runtime calibration. Click the Cancel button to interrupt the runtime
calibration. The result will be reported after a calibration is finished or canceled:
 Estimated Runtime: The estimated runtime of the batteries.
 Last Calibration Result: The result of the last runtime calibration.
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Passed: The runtime calibration completed and the batteries are good.
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None: The UPS has never performed a runtime calibration.
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Failed: The UPS failed during the runtime calibration.
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Canceled: The calibration was interrupted.
 Last Calibration Date: The date the last runtime calibration was performed.
Note: It is recommended to perform at least one calibration every 3 months.
Note: A complete calibration causes the battery capacity to deplete, Ensure the UPS is recharged completely after
performing a calibration.
Alarm Test
The Alarm Test allows users to verify that the alarm can beep normally and shows the date of the last test. Click the
Initiate button to begin an alarm test.
The details will be reported after an alarm test is complete:
 Last Processing Date: The date the last alarm test was performed.
Indicator Test
Indicators on the front panel or on the LCD screen are used to present the UPS status. Once the indicators are
malfunctioning, users won’t know the current UPS status. The Indicator Test allows users to ensure whether
indicators blink normally. Click Initiate button to begin an indicator test.
The details will be reported after an indicator test is complete:
 Last Processing Date: The date the last indicator test was performed.
Load
The UPS supplies power to generic equipment and shutdown-protected computers that connect to native outlet
sockets of UPS or extended PDU. The UPS/Load page provides detailed information about connected loads and the
extended PDU.
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UPS/Load page
Manage Loads
Users can manage connected loads that include generic equipment and computers from the Load Management page.
A UPS and named PDU tabs whose lists contain connected loads. All connected loads can be listed with detailed
information including the name, location, contact, and what type of outlet the equipment is plugged in from the list.
 Plug a load on UPS or PDU. Select the UPS or one named PDU tab, click the target outlet from the list, and
ensure whether the outlet from the Outlet Preview is correct. If you want to plug a computer that has been
installed PowerPanel Business Edition Client software for shutdown protection in a UPS or PDU, click Yes on
the Shutdown Protected option, enter the IP address of computer and then click the Apply button to complete; If
you want to plug generic equipment that have not been installed or cannot install PowerPanel Business Edition
Client software for shutdown protection in a UPS or PDU, click No on the Shutdown Protected option, enter the
name and optional information for the equipment and then click the Apply to complete.
Clicking the reversed triangle icon helps to input IP address of computer easily and quickly. A drop-down list
shows the search result of available computers that have been installed PowerPanel Business Edition Client
software. Clicking the rotating arrow will start a new search to update the search result. .
 Change the load information. Click the target load you wish to change from the list. Update the data in editable
fields and then click Apply to complete.
 Move load’s plug to another outlet. Click the target load you want to move from the list. If you want to move the
load’s plug from one outlet to another one, assign the target outlet in the Outlet option; if you want to move the
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load’s plug from UPS to PDU, from PDU to UPS or between PDUs, assign the target UPS or PDU in the Device
option, and then click Apply to complete.
 Unplug the load from UPS or PDU. Click the target load you wish to unplug from the list. Click No on the
Enabled option and then click Apply to complete.
The PowerPanel Business Edition Client software can be installed on computers to benefit shutdown protection in
order to ensure a proper shutdown in the extended power outage event and control demands in UPS and extended
PDU.
Assigning a correct outlet is important. The Outlet option must be configured to match the actual equipment plugged
into the UPS outlet. Depending on the UPS configuration of specific models with NCL outlets, these outlets will lose
power before the entire UPS is shutdown. The Agent will request Client computers powered by these outlets to
perform a shutdown to avoid data loss because of the power outage.
Note: The Client computer name will be displayed in gray if communication with the Client computer is not established.
Manage PDU and ATS
When the PDU or ATS connects with the UPS as extensible outlets, users can manage these PDU/ATS in the list on
this page. A named PDU or ATS tab whose list contains connected generic equipment and computers will be created
due to the connection with PDU/ATS from UPS, and removed due to the disconnection with PDU/ATS from UPS.
 Install a PDU on UPS. Select the Install PDU from the dropdown menu by clicking the Power Distribution
shortcut on the list. If the PDU has network function, select Network from the PDU Type option, enter the network
address of PDU and assign the target outlet of UPS outlet that PDU had plugged in; if the PDU is generic PDU
without network function, select the Generic from the PDU Type option, select a PDU model from the Model option
and enter a name for the PDU. Click Apply to complete.
 Install an ATS on UPS. Select the Install ATS from the dropdown menu by clicking the Power Distribution
shortcut on the list. Assign the target UPS outlet that the ATS has plugged in, select the target input source of ATS
to connect with UPS and enter the network address of ATS. Click Apply to complete.
 Move PDU/ATS’s plug to another UPS outlet. Select the target PDU/ATS tab you want to move. Select
Configure PDU/ATS from the drop-down menu by clicking the Power Distribution shortcut on the list and select
another UPS outlet on UPS outlet option. Click Apply to complete.
 Uninstall the PDU/ATS from UPS. Select the target PDU/ATS tab you want to uninstall. Select Configure
PDU/ATS from the dropdown menu by clicking the Power Distribution shortcut on the list. Select Disconnect
PDU/ATS with UPS option and click Apply to complete.
Note: When a PDU/ATS is uninstalled from the UPS, all loads include generic equipment and computers on this
PDU/ATS will be removed; computers will also no longer keep communication with the UPS.
Note. PDU or ATS may be configured in the Power/Configuration page of PPBE Client’s web interface directly. A
named PDU/ATS tab with tip “Does PDU/ATS connect to UPS?” will appear automatically to inform you to ensure it.
Note. PPBE did not allow ATS to connect two input sources to one single UPS.
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Client computer is printed in gray when the communication is not established
The details in list are described as following:
 #: Indicates which power outlet of the UPS or PDU is supplying power to the connected equipment.
 Bank: The bank type of the power outlet on the UPS, e.g. NCL, CL or Surge.
 Name: The name of the power equipment.
 Location: Where the power equipment is located.
 Contact: Who to contact about this power equipment.
 IP Address: The IP address of the computer that installed PowerPanel Business edition Client software. In UPS
tab, a PDU with network function also shows its own IP address.
Agent searches all Clients on local network.
EnergyWise
Cisco EnergyWise technology allows Cisco switch to discover Cisco EnergyWise-controllable devices, keep track of
the power use and take actions to reduce the power consumption. The EnergyWise page allows users to configure
the connection details with Cisco switch and manipulate the device as endpoints in the children list.
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Connect with Cisco Switch
Users can enter all required data and click Apply button to establish connection with the Cisco switch.
 Access Port: Sets the port for Agent to interact with Cisco switch. The default port is 43440.
 Domain Name: Sets the domain name for Agent interact with the Cisco switch. The default domain name is cyber.
 Off-State Cache: If this option is enabled, Client will be allowed to be cached its own endpoint data on the Cisco
switch when it becomes non-operational.
 Secure Mode: Determines whether to use the shared secret to interact with Cisco switch.
 Shared Secret: Sets the secret for Agent to interact with Cisco switch. The default secret is cyber.
 Endpoint Agent: Determines whether to establish the communication with Cisco switch.
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 Endpoint Agent Port: Displays the port between the Agent and EnergyWise service. Agent will interact with
Cisco switch through the EnergyWise service.
Start EnergyWise Service
In order for Agent to establish the connection with Cisco switch, enter the required data and verify that the data are
matched. After the Enabled of Endpoint Agent option is enabled, click Apply to establish the connection.
Children List
The Agent that has joined into the EnergyWise network will become the endpoint member and can be divided into
several nodes in children list. Each node has individual attributes for Cisco switch to manage the power usage.
These attributes describes as following:
 Name: Defines the device identity for which query the results are filtered.
 Role: Defines the function which is based on the business or deployment context.
 Keywords: Defines the description for this device for which query results are filtered.
 Importance: The device rating which is based on the business or deployment context.
Agent is annotated as the UPS_Base node and UPS node indicates the UPS unit. According to outlet function of the
UPS, the outlet bank will be managed as CLBank node and NCLBank node. Due to limitation of UPS, Cisco switch
can only control NCLBank node to turn on or turn off.
Power
(The content in this section is only applicable to the Client.)
The Client can interact with a UPS or a PDU through a network interface. If the UPS has no remote management card,
the Agent can be installed on a single computer which is using a USB or a serial connection directly to the UPS in
order to establish the network connection to the Client.
Information
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Power/Information page
The Power/Information page shows information about the UPS/PDU/ATS which supplies power to the Client
computer. When the Client establishes with a PDU which is connected to a UPS, Information page displays the
information about the PDU and the UPS individually. Information illustrates as follows:
 Device Type: The type of the UPS/PDU/ATS, e.g. UPS/PDU/ATS.
 Model: The model name of the UPS/PDU/ATS.
 Serial Number: The serial number of the UPS/PDU/ATS.
 Firmware Version: The firmware version of the UPS/PDU/ATS.
 UPS Type: The type of the UPS. e.g. On-Line or Line Interactive.
 PDU Type: The type of the PDU. e.g. Monitored or Switched.
 ATS Type: The type of the ATS. e.g. Monitored or Switched.
 Power Rating: The Volt-Amp rating and power rating (Watts) of the UPS.
 Current Rating: The output current rating (Amps) of the UPS/PDU/ATS.
 Voltage Rating: The output voltage rating (Volts) of the UPS/PDU/ATS.
 Frequency Rating: The output frequency rating (Hz) of the UPS.
 Battery Replacement Date: The date that the batteries were last replaced.
 NCL Outlet: The amount of NCL (Non-Critical Load) outlets in the UPS.
 Extended Battery Pack: The number of extended battery packs connected to the UPS.
 Name: The name of the UPS/PDU/ATS.
 Location: Where the UPS/PDU/ATS is located.
 Contact: Who to contact about the UPS/PDU/ATS.
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 MAC Address: The MAC address of the UPS RMCARD, PDU or Agent’s network interface.
 IP Address: The IP address of the UPS RMCARD, PDU or Agent’s network interface. Click the hyperlink to open
the web interface of the UPS RMCARD, PDU or Agent.
 UPS on Source A: Indicates which UPS connects to input source A of ATS.
 UPS on Source B: Indicates which UPS connects to input source B of ATS.
 Environment Sensor: Indicates whether the environment sensor has been installed on the UPS/PDU/ATS.
Note: When the sensor cannot be detected anymore, it will be annotated No Response. Users can click the
Uninstall to reflect it if it had been removed physically from the UPS/PDU/ATS.
Note: Not all models provide the same information. The information displayed will vary by model.
Configuration
In order for computers which have been installed PowerPanel Business Edition Client software to be aware of the
state and get shutdown protection from the power event of UPS or PDU, the correct connection type, the address and
connected outlet must be assigned properly in the Power/Configuration page.
Power/Configuration page
Network communication between a computer and UPS or PDU can be established by assigning the correct power
connection, address of UPS or PDU, and a computer connected outlet of UPS or PDU. The details are described as
following:
 Power Connection: Assigns the actual power connection how a computer connects to UPS or PDU. The power
connections include as below:
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UPS: Indicates the computer is plugged in one single UPS.
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ATS: Indicates the computer is plugged in an ATS.
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Network PDU: Indicates the computer is plugged in one single PDU with network function.

UPS with Network PDU: Indicates the computer is plugged in a network PDU, which is a power extension
from the UPS.

UPS with Generic PDU: Indicates the computer is plugged in a generic PDU, which has no network function
and is a power extension from the UPS.
 UPS Address: Assigns the network address of the UPS. Enter the IP address or use the pull down to show the
device list and select a device address from the list. Clicking the refresh button (the icon with the rotating arrow)
causes to search the network to update the results. If a UPS communicates with a computer that has been
installed PowerPanel Business Edition Agent, assign the IP address of the computer as the UPS network address.
This option appears when power connection is set up making computer connect to UPS directly.
When the power of a computer is configured to connect to an ATS, two UPS addresses will appear to be assigned.
Any one of input source of ATS is being supplying power by a UPS, the network address of UPS should be
assigned. An UPS address, which is set blank, indicates that the input source of ATS did not connect to an UPS.
Move the cursor over the target address to display details about the device
The computer searches the device with the least uptime to be a default device after an installation. One available
outlet will be assigned to connect automatically with the computer. If no outlet is available, the first critical-load
outlet will be assigned to be used by a computer.
The uptime of the devices indicates the length of time that the device has been functioning. When the computer
scans the network, the device with shortest uptime will be marked a yellow star icon. You can press the
Reset button for 1 second to reset the uptime of device to have the top priority. Do not press the reset button for
more than 4 seconds. Otherwise, it will be recognized as a complete configuration reset demand.
Clicking the refresh button to search all devices again on the local network
 PDU Address: Assigns the network address of the PDU. Enter the IP address or use the pull down to show the
device list and select a device address from the list. Clicking the refresh button (the icon with the rotating arrow)
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causes to search the network to update the results. This option appears when power connection is set from
computer to network PDU directly.
 ATS Address: This option appears when the power of a computer is configured to connect to an ATS.
 PDU Name: Selects the target generic PDU from list. After the UPS with Generic PDU of the Power Connection
option is selected and entering a UPS address, the computer will fetch the list of installed PDU from UPS. If the list
is empty, then you have to install the PDU in UPS/Load page of PowerPanel Business Edition Agent. This option
appears when power connection is set from the computer to a PDU that is an extension power of the UPS, which
is controlled by PowerPanel Business Edition Agent.
 UPS Outlet, PDU Outlet and ATS Outlet: Indicates which power outlet of the UPS or PDU/ATS is supplying
power to the computer that has been installed PowerPanel Business Edition Client software. The outlet list will be
updated after entering a network address of UPS or PDU/ATS. Outlet preview will be shown with a selected outlet
accordingly for assisting to verify whether the computer is connected to the proper outlet.
The Identify button is only visible after the Client has established communication with the network PDU; the
identification function helps to identify which outlet has the connected equipment. The PDU will blink the outlet
number on the LCD screen to verify the actual connection on the PDU matches when the Identify button is
pressed.
How to Configure Proper Power Connection
In order to identify the difference between the power connections, the proper power connection should be chosen
accordingly:
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If Client only connects with single UPS or single PDU, the Power Connection should be set UPS or PDU. Enter
the required IP address and assign the correct outlet. Click OK to establish communication. Note: The UPS
must be installed a standalone RMCARD or controlled by a computer which has been installed the Agent; the
PDU must have the network function.
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If Client connects with a network PDU that is a power extension from the UPS, the Power Connection should
be set UPS with network PDU. Enter the IP address of UPS. Enter the IP address of PDU and assign the
correct PDU outlet. Click OK to establish the communication.

If Client connects with a generic PDU that is a power extension from the UPS, the Power Connection should
be set UPS with generic PDU. Enter the IP address of UPS, choose the according PDU model and assign the
correct PDU outlet. Click OK to establish the communication. Note: A generic PDU is a PDU that have no
network function.
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If Client connects with an ATS, the Power Connection should be set ATS first. Enter the IP address of ATS and
assign the outlet. Users should know whether ATS is being supplying power by any UPS to realize how to
configure the detail:
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If the ATS is a power extension from the two UPS, enter the IP address of UPS individually. Click OK to
establish the communication.
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
If the ATS is a power extension from the one UPS, enter the IP address of UPS for one power source
and another power source should be set None. Click OK to establish the communication.

If the ATS is not the power extension from any UPS, the IP address of UPS for two power sources should
be set None. Click OK to establish the communication.
Troubleshooting Inability to Communication
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Troubleshooting the Client’s inability to communicate with the power device:
 Verify the network address is correct.
 Verify the network configuration for the UPS or PDU is correct. The Power Device Network Utility tool can be
used to configure the network configuration. The tool can be installed from the tools folder on the installation CD.
 Verify that the settings in the Security/Authentication page are correct and match the settings of the device.
See Security/Authentication for more details.
 Verify the port in the Security/Network page is matched with settings of PowerPanel Business Edition Agent.
 Check that the network status of computer and devices.

Verify that firewall settings. Port 3052(UDP/TCP), port 53568(TCP), port 162(UDP) and port 53566(UDP) should
be unblocked. The computer communicates with the power device on these ports. The installer of PowerPanel
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software will automatically configure Windows firewall to allow PowerPanel Applications to access through
firewall.
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Verify that SSL certificate of Client has been added into the trust list of Agent. If the Client applies the new SSL
certificate and not available in the trust list, this will result in communication loss.
Event Action
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An event is generated when the UPS/PDU/ATS encounters specific power conditions. The PowerPanel Business
Edition software can be configured to respond to specific events and perform actions based on the event. These
actions include notification, command execution and computer shutdown.
If a Client establishes with a PDU which is connected to a UPS, the Client can generate actions in response to events
from the PDU or the UPS.
Events
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When an event occurs, PowerPanel Business Edition software can notify administrators, execute a command and
initiate a computer shutdown sequence. The Event Action/Events page lists events and the action settings for the
events. The severity of each event is marked by a symbol. Severe level (
) indicates users must be alerted and the
computer shut down to avoid an improper shutdown. Warning level ( ) indicates a warning and users should be
notified when it occurs. If a warning condition persists, a system shutdown may be imminent. Information level (
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indicates the state of the UPS or that the utility power condition has changed.
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Event Action/Events page in the Agent
After selecting an event, the event will become configurable. Configure all of the action settings for the selected event
and apply to save the settings.
The clicked event item will be configurable.
Use these parameters to configure actions for individual events:
Notify
The administrator can be notified when an event occurs. See Event Action/Notification Recipient page for more
details about the notification methods and recipient assignment.
 Initiated: Determines whether to send a notification or not and sets the notification delay. If the event is cleared
within the notification delay, the notification of the occurrence and the event cleared notification will not be sent.
 Repeat: Determines whether to send one additional notification after the initial notification. Only events which are
of severe-level and warning-level type support a repeat notification.
Command
A command will be executed when an event occurs.
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 Initiated: Determines whether to execute a command and sets the delay for the command execution. If the event
is cleared within the command execution delay, the command for this event and the corresponding event will not
be executed.
 Duration: Sets the estimated time for the command to complete. If the event requires the computer to shut down,
this delay provides time for commands and scripted actions to complete before the shutdown is initiated.
 File: Sets a command file to be executed when an event occurs. Shell scripts for the command file uses "cmd" as
the filename extension. For more information about shell scripts read the detailed description in the "default.cmd"
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file in the "extcmd" folder in the PowerPanel Business Edition installation directory. Customized shell scripts must
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be saved in the "extcmd" folder in the PowerPanel Business Edition installation directory. The command file will
be listed on the Command/File list and can be executed when the power event occurs.
Note: The command file name will be displayed in italics if the command file which had used cannot be found in
the “extcmd” folder.
The following environment variables can be placed to external commands to identify which event and which stage to
be executed.
 %EVENT_STAGE%: Indicates what stage of firing event to execute the commands. When an event occurred and
enters OCCUR stage, the assigned commands will be executed. When an event is ended, the variable will be
FINISH and the assigned commands will be executed.
 %EVENT%: Indicates which event is fired to execute the commands.
 %EVENT_CONDITION%: Indicates which the detailed event condition of a firing event.
 %MODULE_NO%: Indicates which UPS module on a firing event. This variable is used on Modular UPS models.
Users can know how to configure commands from the following table which lists all details of %EVENT% and
%EVENT_CONDITION%.
%EVENT%
BATTERY_CRITICAL_LOW
%EVENT_CONDITION%
ENTER_BYPASS
BATTERY_EXHAUSTED
EMERGENCY_OFF
BATTERY_FULL
SHUTDOWN
BYPASS_FAILURE
CAPACITY_INSUFFICIENT
LOSS_REDUNDANT
ABNORMAL
NO_NEUTRAL
WIRING_FAULT
FATAL_ABNORMAL
4
OUTPUT_OVERLOAD
BYPASS_OVERLOAD
MODULE_OVERLOAD
SHORT_CIRCUIT
1
MODULE_RECTIFIER_OVERHEAT
1
MODULE_INVERTER_OVERHEAT
1
MODULE_INVERTER_PROTECTED
Event Name
Battery capacity is critically
low.
Enters bypass mode.
The battery has been
exhausted.
EPO is active.
Battery is fully charged.
Shutdown initiated.
Bypass power is failure.
Inverter capacity is insufficient.
Power redundancy is not
enough.
UPS is abnormal.
Input is no neutral.
Site wiring fault.
UPS is fatal abnormal.
Output is overloaded.
Bypass is overloaded.
Module is overloaded.
Output circuit-short.
Module rectifier is overheated.
Module inverter is overheated.
Module inverter is protected.
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BATTERY_REVERSED
BYPASS_SEQUENCE_ERROR
COMMUNICATION_FAILURE
FAULT
The polarity of battery is
reversed.
The phase sequence of
bypass is wrong.
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LOST_IN_LOCAL
3
LOST_IN_NETWORK
Local communication lost.
Network communication lost.
GENERIC_FAULT
BYPASS_FAN_FAULT
BYPASS_FAULT
1
MODULE_RECTIFIER_FAULT
1
MODULE_INVERTER_FAULT
1
MODULE_FAN_FAULT
UPS is faulty.
Bypass fan is faulty.
Bypass is faulty.
Module rectifier is faulty.
Module inverter is faulty.
Module fan is faulty.
Batteries are not present.
Available runtime is
insufficient.
Utility power failure.
LOST_IN_LOCAL
Local communication lost in a
power event.
Network communication lost in
a power event.
Remaining runtime will be
exhausted.
The output power is going to
stop soon.
Input is near overload.
Input is overload.
Shutdown time is in
insufficient.
ATS is faulty.
Inputs both fail, ATS doesn’t
switch input source.
Switch to redundant input
source of ATS automatically.
Redundant input source of
ATS is power failure.
Environment sensor is no
response.
Environment temperature is
overheated.
Environment temperature is
undercooled.
Environment humidity is over
wet.
Environment humidity is
overdried.
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NO_BATTERY
RUNTIME_INSUFFICIENT
UTILITY_FAILURE
URGENT_COMMUNICATION_
4
FAILURE
LOST_IN_NETWORK
RUNTIME_WILL_EXHAUST
OUTPUT_WILL_STOP
INPUT_NEAR_OVERLOAD
2
INPUT_OVERLOAD
SHUTDOWN_TIME_
2
INSUFFICIENT
5
ATS FAULT
5
ALL_SOURCE_FAILURE
2
CURRENT_SOURCE_FAILUR
5
E
REDUNDANT_SOURCE_FAIL
5
URE
6
ENV_SENSOR_LOST
ENV_SENSOR_OVERHEAT
6
ENV_SENSOR_UNDERCOOL
ENV_SENSOR_OVERWET
ENV_SENSOR_OVERDRY
6
6
6
1
: This event only occurs for the Modular UPS in Agent.
2
: This event only occurs for the PDU in Client.
3
: This event only occurs in Client.
4
: This %EVENT% variable must come with a %EVENT_CONDITION% variable.
5
: This event only occurs for the ATS in Client.
6
: This event only occurs for the environment sensor for UPS/PDU/ATS in Client.
Shutdown
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Initiate a shutdown sequence when an event occurs. A shutdown sequence is only initiated by events which are of
severe-level and warning-level type.
 Initiated: Determines whether to request the computer to be shut down and the delay before initiating the
shutdown sequence. The shutdown will be canceled if the event is cleared during this delay time. The minimum
delay time to initiate shut down is based on the time set for the execution of the other actions to complete. This
includes the notify delay time, command delay time and command execution time.
As
This feature is used to apply identical settings to the particular event within the same category (Severe, Warning, and
Information). Once the As field of one event have been assigned, the settings of this event will use the assigned
event’s settings. The settings of this event will match with an assigned event’s.
The setting for the Local communication lost event would be copied from the settings of the UPS is faulty event
Event List
The Event List displays power events. The events displayed vary depending on whether they are listed in Agent or
Client and which UPS/PDU/ATS is providing the events.
 Battery capacity is critically low - Battery capacity is critically low; power could be lost immediately.
 Local communication lost in a power event. Communication with device has been lost during a power event.
Communication between the Agent and the UPS using the USB or serial cable has been lost during a power
failure.
 Batteries are not present. Batteries are not present; the UPS cannot provide battery power in this condition.
 Available runtime is insufficient. There is not sufficient runtime for a complete shutdown even if battery has fully
recharged.
This event will occur if the UPS has insufficient runtime (based off of the necessary shutdown time in the Event
Action page) for the Agent computer and all Client computers to shut down completely even if the batteries have
fully charged. An excessive load or long shutdown time may cause this event. Reduce some UPS load or set a
more accurate shutdown time to avoid this event occurrence.
 Enters bypass mode. Entering bypass mode, battery power protection will no longer be provided.
 Utility power failure. Utility power failure, battery power will be supplied.
 Remaining runtime will be exhausted. Remaining runtime will be exhausted and is not sufficient for a complete
shutdown.
When the UPS switches to battery mode due to a power event, the battery power will be supplied to Agent
computer and all Client computers in order to shut down completely. If battery power consumption continues, the
remaining runtime will be exhausted. Agent and all Client computers should start a shutdown procedure
immediately.
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The Agent postpones the shutdown until the Clients computers completes the shutdowns; if the remaining runtime
is insufficient for Agent to perform a complete shutdown prior to the UPS turning off, the Clients will shut down first
to ensure sufficient time for Agent to shut down completely.
Note: This event usually indicates that the Agent and Client risked losing battery power, they will have a tolerance
of 2 minutes to avoid crashing due to a UPS turning off.
 Battery test is processing. A battery test is active in order to verify that battery power can be provided normally.
 Output voltage is being boosted. Output voltage is being boosted from a lower level.
The UPS is receiving utility power with low voltage and raising the voltage to a proper level for operating the
connected equipment.
 Output voltage is being bucked. Output voltage is being bucked from a higher level.
The UPS is receiving utility power with high voltage and is lowering the voltage to a proper level for operating the
connected equipment.
 Calibration initiated. Calibration was initiated, the battery runtime will be evaluated.
 A schedule has initiated. A schedule has initiated, the system may be shutdown.
 Battery is fully charged. Battery has fully charged. The capacity of battery is full.
 Shutdown initiated. Shutdown process initiated.
A shutdown process has initiated, and the system will shut down or hibernate.
 ECO is active. The UPS is in ECO mode.
The UPS switches to bypass and starts to monitor whether the utility voltage and utility frequency is in range of the
thresholds.
 The battery has been exhausted. Battery is exhausted and UPS stops the output.
 EPO is active. EPO was activated; the UPS output power was turned off immediately.
EPO (Emergency power off) is intended to allow the administrator to have a method of immediately turning off
output power from the UPS.
 Bypass power is failure. The condition of bypass power is out of regular range or blackout. In this condition, the
UPS will shut down and never enter the bypass mode once UPS is faulty.
 Inverter capacity insufficient. UPS did not have enough capacity of inverter’s power to enter line mode from
bypass mode.
 Power redundancy is not enough. The quantity of UPS module has not enough to be redundancy completely
and the fault-tolerant ability was reduce or lost completely.
Power redundancy provides additional protection against failures of UPS modules. If one module has a fault, the
other module will take over. This event will occur when the load consumption are exceeded to use extra power
that belong to redundant power, some UPS modules are faulty or manual shutdown.
 UPS is abnormal. UPS is working abnormally due to power conditions that include as below:

Input is no neutral. The neutral wiring is not connected well.
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Site wiring fault. The wiring is reversed or not grounded.
 UPS is fatal abnormal. UPS is working abnormally due conditions includes as following list that may cause UPS
shutdown and no longer supply power soon or even immediately.
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Output overload. Power consumption exceeds the power rating of UPS. If the overload is sustained, the
UPS will be stopped from operation.
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Bypass overload - Output is overloaded in bypass mode.
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Module overload - One of UPS module is . If the UPS module overload is sustained, the UPS module will be
protected from operation.
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Output short circuit. Output circuit is shorten and causes UPS to stop supplying output power.
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Module rectifier overheats. The internal temperature of one module rectifier exceeds the normal rating.
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Module inverter overheats. The internal temperature of one module inverter exceeds the normal rating.
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Module inverter protected. A module inverter has been protected and stops operating. The module inverter
may be faulty or fatal abnormal.
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Reversed battery connection. The connection between UPS and battery is wrong on electrical polarity.
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Bypass phase sequence error. The sequence of phases is different between utility and bypass.
 Communication lost. Communication between the UPS and computer has been lost. Computer cannot have
good communication with the UPS via USB, serial port or network, that conditions includes:
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Local communication lost. Communication between the UPS and computer via USB or serial cable cannot
establish or was lost.
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Network communication Lost. Software cannot establish communication with UPS or PDU on the network
or established network communication has been interrupted.
 UPS is faulty. UPS has malfunctioned in internal. UPS may not be operating as user’s desire and cannot afford
power protection. Conditions include:
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Bypass Fan fault.
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Bypass Fault.
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Module Rectifier Fault. One of module rectifier is faulty; this module will stop supplying output power.
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Module Inverter Fault. One of module inverter is faulty; this module will stop supplying output power.
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Module Fan Fault. One of module fan has been malfunctioned.
Note: Batteries are not present and A schedule has initiated events are only available in the Agent.
More events are available for the Client:
 The output power is going to stop soon. Output power will stop due to power event or user commands. When
an UPS or a PDU is about to stop supplying the power to a Client computer, the Client will be notified. The Client
will shut down the hosted computer.
 Cannot establish network communication with Power Device. The communication with Power Device has
been lost.
The Client cannot establish communication with the UPS/PDU/ATS on the network or established communication
has been interrupted.
 Network communication lost with UPS in a power event. The communication with UPS has been lost after a
power event occurred.
When the utility power becomes abnormal and the UPS is using the battery to supply power, loss of network
communication between the Client and the UPS causes the Client to generate a critical priority event because it
cannot respond to changes in the status of utility and battery power.
More events are available for a PDU in Client:
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 Input is near overload. A PDU is near an overload condition.
The load level is near the maximum safe load for the PDU.
 Input is overloaded. A PDU is in an overload condition.
The maximum safe load has been exceeded and the PDU is in an overload condition.
 Shutdown time is insufficient. System shutdown time is insufficient.
After communication with the PDU is established and the outlet assignment is set up, the Client will detect whether
the connected outlet has sufficient time to allow for a shutdown. A sufficient shutdown time for the Client computer
requires at least the sum of the Necessary shutdown time option and shutdown delay time as configured in the
The output power is going to stop soon event.
More events are available for an ATS in Client:
 Inputs both fail, ATS doesn’t switch input source. ATS doesn’t switch the source due to both input sources are
power failure.
When the current source of ATS is power failure, ATS attempts to switch to another source which is functioning
well. If both sources of ATS are power failure at the same time, the ATS cannot switch to another source.
 Switch to redundant input source of ATS automatically. When the current source of ATS is power failure and
another redundant source is functioning well, ATS will switch to the redundant source to afford the power to its
load.
 Redundant input source of ATS is power failure. The current source of ATS is functioning well, but the
redundant source is power failure. In this situation, once the current source is power failure, ATS cannot switch to
redundant source to afford power to its load.
 ATS is faulty. ATS has malfunctioned in internal.
More events are available for the environment sensor within UPS/PDU/ATS in Client:
 Environment sensor is no response. Environment sensor of the UPS/PDU/ATS has no response.. The sensor
may be malfunction or removal from the UPS/PDU/ATS.
 Environment temperature is overheated. The temperature is measured by the sensor exceeds the high
threshold.
 Environment temperature is undercooled. The temperature is measured by the sensor violates the low
threshold.
 Environment humidity is over wet. The relative humidity is measured by the sensor exceeds the high threshold.
 Environment humidity is overdried. The relative humidity is measured by the sensor violates the low threshold.
Principles for Client Firing Events
If both power sources of the ATS which connects with Client can be provided power by two UPS, the UPS event will
be fired in the events of two power sources failure at the same time. If there is one single or none UPS providing
power to the ATS, the event will be fired in case of power failure.
Note: In Client, events will be divided into categories according to its power connection. Each event has the individual
settings for each category.
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Notification Recipient
The Agent and Client can send notifications to multiple recipients in various ways, including Windows Alert Messages,
Instant Messages and Mobile phone text messages (SMS). The Notification Recipient page lists all recipients in the
recipient list and displays all defined notifications and whether the notification is active.
Event Action/Recipient page
Recipients can be managed as follows:
 Add a new recipient: Click the New Recipient to have the blank notification recipient fields or use the data from
a selected recipient. Enter all required data and click the Add button to add a new recipient to the list.
 Modify the recipient: Select the recipient you wish to modify. After entering in the new data, click the Apply
button to complete.
 Remove the recipient: Select the recipient to remove from the recipient list, and then click Remove to complete
the recipient deletion.
The recipient detail settings and descriptions are explained below:
 Active: States if the recipient is active.
 Language: The language to which the recipient prefers. The notification sent to this recipient uses this language
to display content.
 Recipient Name: The name of the recipient. The recipient name must be unique.
 E-mail Address: The E-mail address of the recipient.
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 XMPP Account: The XMPP Instant Messaging account of the recipient. See Event Action/Settings for more
details about XMPP.
 WLM Account: The Windows Live Messenger Instant Messaging account of the recipient.
 Computer Username: The computer user account name which is used to receive the windows alert messages.
Due differences in the Messenger Service of different versions of Windows, please refer to the descriptions below:
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If PowerPanel Business Edition and the recipients are on Windows 2000, Windows 2003 or Windows XP
and or on a different computer, the service will work normally. The recipient on the remote computer should
be formatted as Server name/Users name.
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If PowerPanel Business Edition and the recipients are on Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008,
Windows 7, Windows Server 2012 or Windows 8, and then the alert messages will only be sent to a local
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Note: Computer Name filed and Alert column are only available on the PowerPanel Business Edition which
installed on Windows. On Linux, if Linux Message service is activated, the message will be sent to all users on the
computer.
 Mobile Phone Number: The mobile number of the recipient to receive the mobile text message. It must contain
the country code.
 Activation Day: Configures the days on which recipients can receive the notification. Users can define the
specific ways to notify the assigned administrators on different days.
 Activation Time: Configures the time which recipients will receive the notification. Users can define the specific
ways to notify the assigned administrators during different times.
 Device Sources: Selects the device sources for each recipient to receive the notification. In case of power events
from these selected device sources, the recipient will receive the notification. Note: This field is only available in
Center.
 Enabled: Displays which notification(s) are active for the recipient.
 Test: Sends the notification in accordance with current settings in order to verify the function. The service can be
tested only when the corresponding service on the Event Action/Settings page is configured as activated.
 Plan: The dots and line indicates the specific days and time to send a defined notification to the recipient. When
an event occurs at the activated time of the activated days, the notification will be sent to recipients.
The dots and the line indicate the specific time and day of the week to notify the recipient of the event
Action Settings
Settings page allows for configuration of various event actions, including the necessary shutdown time of the hosted
computer.
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After configuring all of the action parameters, and applying the settings, the Verify button can be used to verify
whether the user’s configurations are correct. To test whether a notification is configured properly and a recipient can
receive the notification successfully, use the Test function on the Event Action/Notification Recipient page.
Each action has its own Activate option to specify whether to use the service to send a notification. If No is checked,
the Verify button and the corresponding Test function will be disabled. The column displayed in the recipient list will
be marked gray to indicate that action is disabled.
Shutdown
 Necessary shutdown time: This setting will set the amount of time which Agent and Client computers will take to
shut down. The host computer will initiate the shutdown before power is stopped from the PDU or UPS in order to
avoid a sudden blackout. This setting should be configured to allow for the normal shutdown time of the computer.
When Client connects to a PDU outlet, the shutdown time must be set properly to avoid the delay-off time of the
connected inability to support a complete shutdown. When a PDU performs a sequenced off/reboot action, each
outlet has a specified delay time (delay-off) before it is turned off. This delay time must be greater than the
Necessary shutdown time required by a Client computer. The Client will communicate with the PDU to verify
whether this delay time is sufficient. If the delay time is insufficient a warning message will display. The user can
expand it and configure the outlet delay-off of the PDU or configure it in the PDU web interface manually. The
warning message will be visible until these options are setup properly.
Note: This function must have write permission. See Security/Authentication for more details. If the Client is given
write permission on the PDU it can setup the PDU directly.
The Client will warn users there is insufficient time for a complete shutdown in the PDU.
 Shutdown type: This setting will specify the manner in which the Agent/Client computer is shutdown. The options
are Shutdown or Hibernation. The Hibernation option is only visible on operating systems and hardware that
support hibernation. When the Agent/Client shuts down the hosted computer using a Shutdown, any unnamed
files will be saved automatically in a folder named Auto Saved in the My Documents folder.
 Save opened file & log off: When a power event occurs, the computer will shut down in minutes. This setting is
used to determine whether to save open files on desktop and then log off before the computer is shutdown.
 Also turn off UPS: This setting is used for Agent to determine whether to turn off the UPS after the Agent and all
Client computers are shut down completely. If Yes is checked, the UPS will be turned off after the Agent computer
shutdown. The output power supplied to all equipment will also be turned off. If users wish that all equipment can
continue being supplying power by the UPS after the Agent computer shutdown, this setting should be checked
No.
 VM Host: In VMware ESXi host, root permission is required and a host address must be specified in order to
initiate a shutdown.
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Host Address: This is the address of the VMware ESXi host that will be shut down by the software in the
event of a power outage.
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Account: This is the account name for VMware ESXi host used by PowerPanel Business Edition. The
account must have root access.
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Password: This is the password for the aforementioned account.
E-mail
Email service
 Activate: Specify whether the Agent/Client can use E-mail to send an email notification to recipients.
 SMTP server address: Configure the SMTP server that will be used to send E-mail to a recipient's mailbox.
 Secure connection: Sets which secure connection for the SMTP service to sent the E-mail.
 Service port: Sets the port number for the SMTP service to use.
 Sender name & Sender E-mail address: Configure the sender information for the E-mail.
 Authentication: Configure whether the SMTP server requires authentication or not. If authentication is required
complete the necessary account and password field.
 Account: Sets the account to access the SMTP server.
 Password: Sets the password for the account.
Windows Live Messenger
Using Windows Live Messenger Instant Messaging service, the Agent/Client can send an instant message to another
user who has a WLM account. Users must provide a unique WLM account as a sender and assign another one as a
receiver on Event Action/Notification Recipient page.
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 Activate: Specify whether the Agent/Client can use the Windows Live Messenger service to send an instant
message to recipients.
 Account: Sets the account to access the Windows Live Messenger service.
 Password: Sets the password for the account.
XMPP Instant Messaging
The XMPP (Extensible Messaging and Presence Protocol) is an open protocol for instant messaging. Users can setup
the configuration to receive instant messages when an event has occurred. Users may contact a network
administrator to verify if there is a XMPP Instant Messaging server in the network. If there is no XMPP Instant
Messaging server, Google talk service can be used. Google Talk software can be downloaded and installed or Gmail
can be used to receive event notifications via Google Talk. A local network XMPP Instant Messenger server can be
setup by downloading open source XMPP Instant Messenger server software, such as Openfire. More server
software information can be found on XMPP server software list.
XMPP Instant Messaging service
To use XMPP Instant Messaging, users must provide a unique XMPP Instant Messaging Service account as a sender
and assign different account as a receiver on Event Action/Notification Recipient page.
 Activate: Specifies whether the Agent/Client XMPP Instant Messaging service to notification is active or inactive.
 Service address: Sets the XMPP server address according to your XMPP Server configuration. Select Google
Talk to use predefined settings for Google Talk service.
 Service name: Sets the service name on an XMPP Instant Messaging server. This option is usually not required.
Contact the systems administrator of the server for the service name if required.
 Service port: The port number which the XMPP Instant Messaging server will use.
 Account: Sets the account to access the XMPP Instant Messaging server.
 Password: Sets the password for the account.
Messenger Service/Terminal Services/Remote Desktop Services
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Messenger service
Messenger Service/Terminal Services/Remote Desktop Service only works on Windows platforms. Options are
explained below:
 Activate: Specify whether to use this service to send a notification to recipients. If the service is not started,
clicking Yes option will also start the service.
Note: Messenger service is available on Windows XP, 2000 and Server 2003, Terminal Services is available on
Windows Vista and Server 2008, and Remote Desktop Services is available on Windows 7 and Server 2008 R2.
Linux Message
Linux Message
 Activate: Specify whether the Agent and Client can use this service to send a notification to all users accessing to
this hosted computer.
Note: Linux Message service is only available of the Linux.
Short Message Service (SMS)
Short Message Service (SMS) is a communication service used by mobile communication systems, using
standardized communications protocols allowing the interchange of short text messages between mobile devices.
The Agent/Client sends mobile text messages to a receiver’s mobile phone using an online SMS service. Users can
choose Clickatell as a platform to send SMS or any SMS provider which sends a message via E-mail or HTTP. All
account information and E-mail/HTTP specification must be acquired from the service provider before using SMS. The
different SMS providers are described below:
 Service provider is Clickatell:
Select the Clickatell option at the Service Provider field. Complete all the account details from Clickatell with the
Username, Password and HTTP API ID fields. The Verify function can be used once the Activate>YES option is
checked and this option is selected and parameters are applied.
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SMS (Short Message Service) service
 Service provider accepts HTTP POST to send messages:
This specification from an SMS provider is required before using the HTTP POST method to deliver messages to
SMS providers. Select the Using HTTP POST option at the Service Provider field. Insert
EVENT_ACTION_PHONE_NUMBER as recipient's mobile phone number and EVENT_ACTION_MESSAGE as
the event message content described in the specification, and fill in the URL and POST BODY fields. The
expressions will be replaced by the relevant content before the Agent/Client sends a notification to the SMS
provider.
e.g.
URL: http://send-sms-company.com/sms
POST Body: user=xxxxxx&password=xxxxxx &to=EVENT_ACTION_PHONE_NUMBER
&text=EVENT_ACTION_MESSAGE
 Service provider accepts HTTP GET to sends messages:
This specification from the SMS provider is required before using the HTTP GET method. Select the Using HTTP
GET option at the Service Provider field. Insert the EVENT_ACTION_PHONE_NUMBER as recipient's mobile
phone number and the EVENT_ACTION_MESSAGE as event message's content described in the specification,
and fill in the URL field. The expressions will be replaced by relevant content before the Agent/Client sends a
notification to SMS provider.
e.g.
URL: http://send-sms-company.com/sms?user=xxxxxx&password=xxxxxx
&to=EVENT_ACTION_PHONE_NUMBER&text=EVENT_ACTION_MESSAGE
 Service provider accepts E-mail to send messages:
This specification from an SMS provider is required before using the E-mail to deliver the messages to SMS
providers. Select the Using E-mail option at the Service Provider field. Insert
EVENT_ACTION_PHONE_NUMBER as recipient's mobile phone number and the EVENT_ACTION_MESSAGE
as event message content described in the specification. Fill in the Address, Subject and Content fields. The
expressions will be replaced with relevant content before the Agent/Client sends a notification to the SMS provider.
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Address: [email protected]
Subject: xxxxxx
Content: user:xxxxxx
password:xxxxxx
to:EVENT_ACTION_PHONE_NUMBER
text:EVENT_ACTION_MESSAGE
Note: Each message sent by the SMS system through the SMS provider will be subject to the SMS provider fee.
Logs
Event Logs
Logs/Event Logs page lets you view logs that record power event details in the Agent or the Client. The logs can be
analyzed to determine whether the system and the power device are operating correctly.
Logs/Event Logs page
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Using the Previous and Next at the upper right corner of the event log list helps users to view the other range of
filtered log result backward or forward. Clicking Refresh will update the log result to display in the list according to the
current filter options and paging settings.
The time displayed at the upper corner displays the local time of the hosted computer. This time may be different from
the time on your computer.
Detailed power status from the time of the event can be viewed in a pop up window when moving the mouse over a
selected event.
A pop-up status window is displayed from the selected event.
Filter
The following filter options can be utilized by selecting Filter in the upper right corner. Once the configuration of the
filter pane is configured; the logs will be requested and displayed.
Filter pane on Logs/Event page in Agent
 Days: Selects the day(s) for the events to be displayed. The dropdown menus next to the Days setting can be
used for additional preconfigured filters.
 Time: Selects the time range for the events.
 Weekday: Choose the days of the event occurrence.
 Severity & Category: The events can be filtered by category and severity. The events can be further divided by
Power Event and System Event categories, and choosing the specific event. Even the events can be also filtered
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out by the specific device type in Client. When any event option is selected from the event list, the logs only
related to this event will be displayed.
 Max. logs: Indicates the maximum number of events that will be displayed.
Export
Click the Save shortcut at the right upper corner of the event log table and select CSV or PDF file as the export file
format. The exported file will be saved in the default download directory of your web browser.
Status Records
The Logs/Status Records page is used to view the logs of the UPS status. This page is only available for the Agent.
Logs/Status page
Additional log pages can be accessed by selecting Previous and Next in the upper right corner of the Status
Records page. Clicking Refresh will update the log result to display in the list according to the current filter options
and paging settings
The time displayed at the upper corner displays the local time of the hosted computer. This time may be different from
the time on your computer.
Export
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Click the Save shortcut at the right upper corner of the status record table and select CSV or PDF file as the export file
format. The exported file will be saved in the default download directory of your web browser.
Filter
Users can use the following filter options by clicking Filter in the right corner. Once the configuration of the filter panel
is changed, the filtered logs will be displayed.
Filter pane on Logs/Status page
 Days: Selects the day(s) for the status records to be displayed. The dropdown menus next to the Days setting
can be used for additional preconfigured filters.
 Time: Selects the time range of the status records.
 Weekday: Choose the days of the status records.
 Max. Logs: Indicates the maximum number of status records that will be displayed.
Settings
The Logs/Settings page allows for the ability to configure the log options. Click the Apply button to save the settings
or remove all logs.
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Logs/Settings page in the Agent
Event Logging
 Entry Expiration: This option specifies how long the log files will be retained. .
 Clear All Logs: When this option selected with Yes, Now, all event logs will be removed immediately after clicking
Apply. The log clearing is permanent and once applied the log files cannot be recovered.
 Log to Event Viewer: Determines to log events to Event Viewer additionally. Users can launch the Control Panel
> Administration Tools > Event Viewer to review all events in the Application category of the Windows Logs
directory.
Note: Event Viewer is only function on the Windows platforms. If this option is not activated, you can activate this
option by installing the PowerShell through Windows Update.
Status Recording
 Enable: If this option is enabled, the Agent will start to record the UPS status.
 Entry Expiration: This option specifies how long the log files will be retained.
 Recording Interval: The Agent will record the UPS status at the specified intervals.
 Clear All Records: When this option selected with Yes, Now, all record status logs will be removed immediately
after clicking Apply. The log clearing is permanent and once applied the log files cannot be recovered.
Schedule
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Shutdown
In the Agent, an active schedule will cause the computer to shut down or hibernate, and then ask the UPS to
completely power off the output or turn the specific outlets off at a specified date and time. It also allows users to
specify the date and the time to turn on output or turn the specific outlets on. The UPS will turn on the specific outlets
and begin supplying power which causes the computer to restart or wake from the hibernation.
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Before the Agent shuts down because of a schedule shutdown, Client computers running PowerPanel Business
Edition Client will be shut down or hibernated to prevent data loss.
The Schedule/Shutdown page manages scheduled shutdowns and lists all configured schedules. Each schedule row
displays the details of when the schedule will take effect and when to perform it. The time displayed at the upper right
corner is the local time of the hosted computer. If you are connected to a remote Agent this time may be different from
the time on your computer.
Schedule page
 Create schedule: Select the New Schedule shortcut to have the blank fields or use the data of the selected
schedule. Enter all required data and click Add to add a new schedule.
 Modify the schedule: Select the schedule you wish to modify. After entering the new data, click the Apply button
to apply the schedule modification.
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 Remove the schedule: Select the schedule to remove from the schedule list, and click the Remove button to
complete the schedule deletion.
The schedule detailed settings are explained below:
 Active: Choose Yes to activate this schedule effective. If No is selected, the schedule will be ignored.
 Bank: There are two conditions for this option.
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Power off the output completely. When users choose the Master Power option, all equipment connected
to the outlets labeled both SURGE and BATTERY, or all the outlets on the UPS includes labeled CL, NCL,
NCL 1, NCL 2 will be turned off. Only the UPS with NCL support the NCL outlets are available, and if there
are two NCL outlets on the UPS, the NCL 1, NCL 2 outlets are available.
Caution: Surge protected outlets provides surge protection to the equipment but does not provides battery
power once a power outage occurs. When utility power fails, computers on the surge outlets will be shut
down immediately due to power loss.
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Turn off the NCL outlet. If the NCL option is chosen, users can assign a scheduled shutdown to particular
outlets on the UPS with NCL support. If there are two NCL outlets on the UPS, the NCL 1 and NCL 2 outlet
can be assigned individual schedules.
 Frequency: There are three frequencies that can be assigned Once, Daily and Weekly. Daily and Weekly
schedules will be repeated. If a Once schedule has been performed or expired, the schedule will display a gray
active icon in the schedule list.
A once schedule with a gray active icon indicates it has been performed or expired.
 Shutdown Time: Configures when to perform the schedule and when to shut down computers.
 Restore: Configures whether to restore the controlled outlet power. If the Yes option is selected, the UPS will
restore the power or power on the NCL outlet at the time specified in the Restore Time option. Otherwise the UPS
output will stay powered off.
 Restore Time: The time to restore the output or to turn on the NCL outlet. This shutdown time must occur prior to
the restore time. The maximum duration between the turn off and turn on must depends on UPS model. Returned
Delay in the UPS/Configuration page will affects Restore Time. If a schedule is set to restore power at 6:00 PM
and the Returned Delay is set 5 minutes, the schedule will actually restore power at 6:05 PM.
 Comment: Sets the user-defined comments for this schedule.
Note: If the computer bios is set to boot when power restores, the computer will automatically restart when the power
is restored. Consult your motherboard documentation or PC/Server supplier for additional details.
Note: An active schedule may have an insufficient duration to support a complete shutdown. If the active schedule
has insufficient shutdown duration, the active schedule will be set inactive.
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Note: The scheduled shutdown is functioned only for Agent with UPS.
Security
Login
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The Security/Login page is used to change the PowerPanel Business Edition login account information, including
user account, password, and the duration of login session.
Security/Login page
Account
Change Username
 Enter the password in the Current Password field.
 Select the Change Username option and enter a new username in the New Username field. Username must be
alphanumeric (0-9, A-Z and a-z).
 Click Apply to complete the change.
Change Password
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 Enter the password in the Current Password field.
 Select the Change Password option and enter a new password in the New Password and Confirm Password fields.
 Click Apply to complete the change.
Session
Session Timeout is the option which determines the duration of the session after the login. If the page isn’t accessed
during this period and remains inactive, users will be logged out automatically. Users will need to login again on the
Login page.
Authentication
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To secure and protect network communication between the PowerPanel applications and the devices, security
settings must be configured in the Security/Authentication page. The Secret Phrase and SNMP settings are be
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configured and used for authenticating network communication between the PowerPanel applications and devices
such as PDU or UPS.
Security/Authentication page in Client
If the Client establishes communication with below devices, refer to PowerPanel section for further details:
 PowerPanel applications such as Agent or Center.
 RMCARD whose model name is RMCARD302, RMCARD301, RMCARD203 or RMCARD202.
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 PDU whose model name is aside from PDU20SW8RNET or PDU15SW8RNET.
If the Client doesn’t establish communication with the aforementioned UPS and PDU, refer to SNMP, SNMPv1 and
SNMPv3 sections for further details.
PowerPanel
Secret Phrase. The Secret Phrase is used to create secure network communications between PowerPanel
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Applications such as Client and Agent, Client and UPS RMCARD, or Client and PDU. The default phrase is
powerpanel.encryption.key. The Secret Phrase can be configured on the Security/Authentication page in the
Agent and Client, or on the System/Security page in the PDU and UPS RMCARD web. The Secret Phrase which is
used in the Client and devices must match.
Secret Phrase on the System/Security page in the UPS RMCARD202 web
Note: If the firmware version on the RMCARD202 is earlier than 1.1 (excluding 1.1), you should refer to SNMP,
SNMPv1 and SNMPv3 sections for the correct configurations.
SNMP
The Client establishes communication and access device information via SNMPv1 and SNMPv3. Early UPS and PDU
models only support SNMPv1 protocol, and some newer models have supported SNMPv3 protocol. User can choose
the proper SNMP protocol according to the device.
SNMP Protocol. User can determines which SNMP protocol to use over the network communication between Client
and devices. It is recommended to choose Both option because Client attempts on the correct SNMP protocol for
device to interact.
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SNMPv1
SNMP Community. The Client uses this community to authenticate communication between the PDU and UPS in
order to access their information. The default community is private. By default, the UPS/PDU/ATS use private as the
community with write permission, and public with read only permission. The community used by the Client to access
the UPS RMCARD/PDU/ATS must have a minimum of read permission for basic operation. If the community has write
permission, the Client can complete some configuration tasks automatically.
If the Client cannot complete these tasks due to a permission limitation, the following settings must be configured
manually in the UPS RMCARD web or in the PDU web:
Note: The community can be configured on the Network/Access Control (or Network Service/SNMPv1 Service)
page in the UPS remote management card (RMCARD) web or on the Network/SNMP Settings (or Network
Service/SNMPv1 Service) page in the PDU web.
 Outlet Off Delay Setting - Specify the necessary time for the Client to shut down the computer on the
Outlet/Outlet Configuration page in the PDU web.
 Add the IP address of the Client computer to the Trap Receiver list of the UPS RMCARD/PDU/ATS on the
Network/Trap Notification page in the UPS RMCARD web or in the PDU web.
Network/Access Control page in the UPS RMCARD201 web
SNMP Trap Community: The Client uses the community to authenticate the SNMP trap from a secure device. The
community default is public. The IP address of the Client computer must be added to the Trap Receiver list on the
Network/Trap Notification page of the UPS RMCARD and the PDU to ensure the community is matched.
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Network/Trap Notification page in the UPS RMCARD201 web
Note: SNMP community is limited to 15 characters in the PDU and UPS RMCARD.
Note: If you have firewall software installed, configure the settings to allow access through port 3052 (UDP/TCP), port
53568 (TCP), port 162 (UDP) and port 53566(UDP). The communication between the UPS RMCARD, PDU and
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PowerPanel Applications as Agent and Client can only be established when those ports are open.
SNMPv3
The Client uses the below SNMPv3 settings to interact with a secure device. These settings can be configured on the
Security/Authentication page in Client and on the Network Service/SNMPv3 Service page of the UPS
RMCARD/PDU/ATS web. These settings must be matched.
 User Name: Specifies a username match for protocol.
 Authentication Protocol: Sets the protocol to be used for authenticating the network communication between the
Client and devices.
 Authentication Key: Sets the authentication key which is used for the aforementioned authentication protocol.
 Privacy Protocol: Sets the privacy protocol to be used for encrypting data during transmission between the Client
and devices.
 Privacy Key: Sets the privacy key to encrypt data for the aforementioned privacy protocol.
Network
Data may be eavesdropped upon or falsified due to eavesdroppers or unknown network attacks when using the
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PowerPanel Business Edition. HTTP is insecure and subject to eavesdroppers or other network attacks which can
obtain the sensitive information such as website accounts or passwords. HTTPS provides secure identification and
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encryption. HTTPS is usually used for sensitive transactions and PowerPanel Business Edition also provides HTTPS
connections to access the web remotely.
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Network page
HTTP Secure
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PowerPanel Business Edition allows users to change the secure level and port explained below:
 Secure Level: Determines which security level to be used to access web interface.
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Basic: Web access is not protected by HTTPS. This indicates that the sensitive information may not be
protected on the network.
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Sensitive: Only web access including the sensitive information, such as password or secret phrase, will be
protected by HTTPS. The Login, Event Action/Settings, Security/Login, Security/Authentication and
Security/Network pages contain the sensitive information.
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Complete: All web access will be over the HTTPS connections.
 HTTPS Port: Determines which port to be used over the HTTPS connections. The default port is 53568.
Once the secure level is changed, the new secure level will be taken effect. All pages can’t be displayed during the
duration to restart server. After the new security has been changed, users will be logged out by Agent and Client
automatically. Users must login again on the Login page.
When the secure level has been changed from Basic to Sensitive/Complete, the browser warning will be presented
after the new level is taken effect. This indicates that the user’s browser considers the connection is risky. Users can
ignore the warning page and continue the web access, or provide a SSL certificate which is produced by the
commercial certificate providers or any trusted certificate authority.
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If the user would like ignore the warning page, refer to the Ignore Warning Messages section to continue web access;
If the user has his own SSL certificate, refer to Import SSL Certificates section for further details how to import the
new certificate.
Ignore Warning Messages
Users that plan not to import the SSL certificate may have to ignore these warning and continue the web access.
Below illustration are the warning pages displayed on popular browsers. Follow the steps according to your browser to
continue the web access:
Internet Explorer
Click Continue to this website (not recommended) in order to proceed.
Internet Explorer displays that the security certification is not trusted.
Mozilla Firefox
At first, click I Understand the Risks item to expand the content and click Add Exception button to continue the
next step.
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Firefox displays that the security certification is not trusted.
Second, select Permanently store this exception option and click Confirm Security Exception button to
continue the web access.
Google Chrome:
Click Proceed anyway button to continue the web access.
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Google Chrome displays that the security certification is not trusted.
Safari
Click the Continue button to continue the web access.
Safari displays the security certification alert.
Note: The performance will be lower once accessing to the website over the HTTPS connection.
SSL Certificate
Import SSL Certificates
The user’s browser that connects with the PowerPanel Business Edition web interface will serve the SSL certificate.
The certificate proves to the browser that the provider believes that it has issued a certificate to the owner of the
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PowerPanel Business Edition. The Security/Network page allows users to import your own SSL certificate and SSL
Certificate displays the date and result for the last time to import SSL certificates. Users can import the certificates as
following steps:
 Click the Settings button to switch the SSL Certificates Wizard.
 Click the Import button to upload the SSL certificate file.
 Enter the Key Passphrase field and the Keystore Password field. Click the Continue button to import the SSL
certificates.
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Note: Applying for a certificate from the commercial certificate provider will be subject to the provider fee.
Add SSL Certificate into Trust List
A certificate trust list is a pre-defined list of SSL certificates that have been signed by a trusted entity. A certificate trust
list of PowerPanel Business Edition is used to identify the certificate authority of another one with whom interacts.
When importing a new SSL certificate, this will result in communication loss between the Agent, Client and Center.
As an example, when the Client that has been connected with the Agent imports a new SSL certificate, the Clint
cannot interact with the Agent. Users must to add the certificate of Client into the trust list of the Agent manually and
thus the Agent considers the Client’s SSL certificate valid.
Users can follow the steps to add the certificate into the trust list – Client and Agent, for example:
 Place the SSL certificate of the Client as file extension of .crt in the <agent_installation_directory>/jre/lib/security.
 Switch to the <agent_installation_directory>/jre/lib/security directory in the command prompt.
cd <agent_installation_directory>/jre/lib/security
 Run the below command to add the certificate to the trust list.
<agent_installation_directory>/jre/bin/keytool.exe –import –trustcacerts –file <cert_name>.crt –alias <alias_name> –keystore
cacerts.
 Enter “changeit” as the password for the certificate addition.
 Enter “y” to apply the certificate addition.
 Restart the Agent service to reload the trust list and take effect. Refer to How to restart PowerPanel Business
Edition service of FAQ chapter for further details about how to restart PowerPanel Business Edition service.
Note: agent_installation_diretory is the directory where the PowerPanel Business Edition Agent installation locates;
cert_name is the filename of the certificate file and alias_name is the alias for the certificate available in the trust list.
Note: The aforementioned steps are applicable to the interactions between PowerPanel Business Edition software.
Note: Due to security reasons, user may have to change the password to access the trust list. Refer to How to
change the password to access the trust list of FAQ chapter for more details.
Preferences
User Experience
The User Experience page is used to configure common settings for the user's experience. The settings configured
here will be used on the Event Action/Recipient, Logs/Event Logs and Logs/Status Records pages.
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Preferences/User Experience page
Working Day and Time
 Working Day: Set the days users normally work.
 Duty Time: Set the work hours for users.
EnergyWise
 Enable: Sets to activate the EnergyWise function. This function is only supported in Agent and is not activated.
After this option is activated, the EnergyWise item will appear in the UPS category. If the Agent never connects
with any UPS, this function is disallowed to be activated.
Power Equipment
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In order for Client to operate properly with the power device, device options can be configured in Client:
 Auto Configure：Any time the IP address of the power device is changed, the Client will lose communication with
the power device. If this option is checked, the Client will scan the network and automatically acquire the new IP
address of the power device.
 Prevent Early Off：When the Client detects that the PDU outlet which is powering the Client computer, is going
to be shut off, the Client will prepare to shut down the hosted computer. If the necessary shutdown time of the
Client computer is more than the delay off time of the outlet, the Client will stop the computer shutdown and signal
the PDU to cancel to outlet turn off.
Profile
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In order for administrators to do mass deployment, Profile page allows to export all power configuration and system
settings from the target computer. Each computer running PowerPanel Business Edition can import this profile to
apply the same power configuration and system settings.
Organize an Export
In order to let lots of computers to apply the same setting, users can click Export button to export all configuration to
the profile. The profile will be exported as a zip file and save to the assigned location.
Agent will export the below power configuration and system settings to the profile:
 Detailed configuration for UPS.
 Detailed settings of each event, recipient and action.
 Preferences and security settings.
Client will export the below power configuration and system settings to the profile:
 Detailed configuration with power device.
 Detailed settings of each event, recipient and action.
 Preferences and security settings.
Organize an Import
Importing the profile will reduce the duplicate steps during mass deployment. For each computer running Agent or
Client, users click the Import button to apply the same profile.
When a profile is imported, the content will be verified to determine whether can be applied. One profile cannot be
applied to each computer completely. Not all settings and configuration are applicable to each Agent or Client. For
example, when Agent attempts to import the profile exported by Client or another Agent which is connecting with
different UPS, the imported profile cannot be applied completely.
Import Profile on Installation
PowerPanel Business Edition installer has capability to import a profile in unattended installation mode. In order to
reduce the interaction with users, the installation will be launched in unattended mode.
Copy the below example code and save as the new file named setup.varfile.
installModule=agent_or_client
installationDir=ppbe_installation_directory
profilePath=exported_zip_location
Users can assign the installation module, installation directory and the located folder of the profile:
 installModule. Sets which module wish to install. This should be agent or client.
 installationDir. Assigns the absolute path of the installation directory of PowerPanel Business Edition, e.g.
C:/Programs/CyberPower PowerPanel Business Edition/PowerPanel Business Edition or /opt/ppbe.
 profilePath. Assigns the absolute and complete path of the profile which is located, e.g. C:/Import/profile.zip or
/import/profile.zip.
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Place the setup.varfile and installer in the same directory and make sure that filename must be the same, e.g.
setup.exe and setup.varfile. Different filename will result in unknown fault during installation.
For Windows, run the below command to launch the installation in the command prompt:
setup.exe –q –console –Dinstall4j.detailStdout=true
For most Linux distributions, run the below command to launch the installation in terminal:
sudo setup.sh –q –console –Dinstall4j.detailStdout=true
After the installation is complete, the profile will be imported and all settings will be applied successfully.
Note. When you would like to upgrade the pre-installed Agent or Client during the unattended installation, set the
installationDir parameter blank. The installer will automatically detect where preinstallation PPBE directory locates
and attempt to complete the upgrade installation.
Computers which never installed Agent or Client can be installed the PPBE by assigning a valid path. Assigning a
blank path to the installationDir parameter during the unattended installation will allow the installer to use the default
path as the installation directory. C:/Program Files/CyberPower PowerPanel Business Edition/ will be the default
installation directory in Windows systems. /opt/ppbe or /usr/local/ppbe will be the default installation directory in
most Linux distributions,
Help
Content
The Content page provides an overview which introduces the brief functions of what Agent, Client and Center to do
and indicates how to get related online-help content for current function page. It indicates a button to access to onlinehelp directly.
About
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The About page is an overview which includes the PowerPanel Business Edition and host operating system. It also
provides resources to contact website for assistances and the EnergyWise version that is using.
Logout
The Logout page allows users to log the user out of the web interface. The user will be asked if they are sure that
they want log out, and users can then log out by clicking the Logout button.
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Using PowerPanel Business Edition Center
Management
Power Equipment
Power Equipment page has the following capabilities in Center:
 Monitor status and events from a connected UPS/PDU/ATS.
 Issue commands to the UPS/PDU/ATSs such as a power off, power cycle or power restore.
 Request that the UPS perform a battery test, sound its alarm or mute the audible alarms.
 Manage equipment and computers which are powered by UPS units and PDUs, and order connected computers
to shut down or a reboot.
 Manage grouped UPS/PDU/ATSs.
Power Equipment page
Toolbar
The Toolbar provides information about the status of monitored devices and options to expand, add group or device.
Toolbar of Power Equipment page
These three buttons will allow users to add groups, add devices or expand all groups.
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Add Group. Click this button and the Add Group dialogue box will appear.
Add Device. Click this button and the Add Device dialogue box will appear.
Expand All. This button will expand all groups.
The other four icons indicate the amount of monitored devices that have had severe-level or warning-level events
occur, the numbers of devices that have lost communication with Center and the number of devices that are normal.
Indicates severe-level power events such as Runtime is insufficient.
Indicates warning-level power events such as Utility power failure.
Indicates the devices which have lost communication with Center. Center cannot monitor or
control computers and equipment when communication is lost.
Indicates that there are no problems with these devices.
System will change the state according to the current power consumption of the entire system in past hour.
Indicates the total power consumption of the entire system falls in a normal range.
Indicates the total power consumption of the entire system exceeds the high threshold.
Indicates the total power consumption of the entire system violates the low threshold.
Node Components
Each node has a name and an icon indicating what type it is. A UPS/PDU/ATS node provides detailed information
about what power events have occurred and what the current status is.
A context menu for each node is available by clicking “
” icon. This allows users to view detailed information such as
Summary or Status, and request operations such as Shutdown or Restart. A menu item becomes disabled when this
operation is in progress or is not supported.
A context menu appears by accessing a device node.
Each node can be one of the following types:
A UPS. This UPS may have an RMCARD or is connected to a computer which is controlled
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by Agent.
A UPS. A VMware vCenter server or VMware ESXi host is connected with this UPS.
A PDU. This PDU may be set to connect to a monitored UPS.
A PDU. A VMware vCenter server or VMware ESXi host is connected with this PDU.
An ATS. This ATS may be set to connect with the UPS which could be monitored by Center.
An ATS. A VMware vCenter server or VMware ESXi host is connected with this ATS.
IT Equipment. A computer which has Agent installed.
IT Equipment. A computer which has Client installed.
IT Equipment. Equipment which may be a computer or powered equipment.
A Group.
Indicates the computer connected with the UPS is a VMware vCenter server.
Indicates the computer connected with the UPS is a VMware ESXi host.
Indicates that this outlet is not being using by any IT equipment.
Each node also has a column that indicates what the current state is and what power events have occurred. The
column in a UPS node displays power events such as Utility power failure or Runtime is insufficient event while the
column in a PDU node displays power events such as Input is low load or Input is overload.
The UPS/PDU/ATS nodes display a brief operating status consisting of schedules, utility power, batteries, support
load and outlets. The brief status column displays in gray when local or network communication has failed.
A UPS can have the following states:
Normal. The UPS is working normally.
Power Failure. There is no utility power supplied to UPS.
Bypass. The UPS has switched to bypass mode and is supplying direct utility power.
Boost. The utility voltage is below the regular voltage and UPS is increasing the utility
voltage.
Buck. The utility voltage is beyond the regular voltage and UPS is decreasing the utility
voltage.
Test. A battery test is processing.
Batteries can have the following states when UPS is operating:
Normal. Batteries are not being using.
Not Present. Batteries are absent and there is no battery power.
Charging. Batteries stops discharging due to a power event and are being charged.
Discharging. The UPS is supplying battery power to its load.
Fully Charged. Batteries are at 100% capacity.
UPS/PDU/ATSs have the following states according to their current load:
No Load. There is no output load.
Low Load. The PDU is in a low load condition.
Normal. The output power is normal.
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Near Overload. The PDU is near the overload condition.
Overload. Output consumption of equipment exceeds the rating load on UPS or the PDU is
in an overload condition.
PDU also have a state to indicate whether outlet is turned on or off:
Indicates this outlet is turned on.
Indicates this outlet is turned off.
ATS have the following states on functioning:
ATS uses this input source as current source, and this source is normal.
ATS uses this input source as redundant source, but this source is normal.
ATS uses this input source as current source, and this source is power failure.
ATS uses this input source as redundant source, but this source is power failure.
The sensor on the UPS/PDU/ATS has the following states according to the environment temperature:
Normal. Indicates the temperature measured by the sensor is in a predefined normal range.
Overheated. Indicates the current temperature exceeds the high temperature threshold.
Undercooled. Indicates the current temperature violates the low temperature threshold.
The sensor on the UPS/PDU/ATS has the following states according to the relative humidity:
Normal. Indicates the humidity as a percentage measured by the sensor is in a predefined
normal range.
Over wet. Indicates the current humidity exceeds the high humidity threshold.
Overdried. Indicates the current humidity violates the low humidity threshold.
A group has the following states according to the total power consumption:
Indicates the total power consumption of the group falls in the normal range.
Indicates the total power consumption of the group exceeds the high threshold.
Indicates the total power consumption of the group violates the low threshold.
Device Management
Add Device
In order to monitor and control UPS/PDU/ATS it first must be added to the Center by clicking Add Device button on
the toolbar.
Add Device button on toolbar
Or it can be added directly to a group by selecting the Add Device item in the context menu for the selected group.
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Add Device item in the context menu of target group
Enter the comma-separated IP addresses in the Device Address field or select the IP addresses by clicking Browse.
The OK button will attempt to establish communication with the device at the specified IP address.
Select IP address by clicking Browse button
Move Device
Highlight the device you wish to move and select Move in the context menu. A Move window will display and select
the target group from the list. After selecting the target group, click OK to move the group.
Remove Device
Highlight the device to remove or click Remove in the context menu. Click OK to remove the device. When a device is
removed, its powered computers and equipment will also be removed.
Rename Device
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Highlight the device node you wish to rename and select Rename in the context menu. The Rename Device window
will display. After entering the new device name, click OK to apply the modification.
Device Details
Each UPS/PDU/ATS provides further information from Details in the context menu. This includes summary, status,
and information. When local communication or network communication is lost, only the Summary tab can be accessed.
Details of UPS RMCARD
Summary
The Summary tab provides an overview of the system information:
 Name: The name of the selected device.
 Status: Displays the present status of the selected UPS/PDU/ATS.
 Location: Where the UPS/PDU/ATS is located.
 Contact: Who to contact about the UPS/PDU/ATS.
 Address: The IP address of the UPS RMCARD, PDU or Agent computer’s network interface.
 PC & Equip: The number of the powered computers and equipment.
 Outlets: The amount of outlets on the UPS/PDU/ATS.
 Outlet On: The outlets which are supplying power.
 Outlet Off: The outlets which are not supplying power.
 Power Source: The power source of the UPS, e.g. Utility or Battery.
 Remaining Runtime: The estimated amount of time remaining that the UPS can supply power, given its current
load.
 Capacity: The capacity of the batteries expressed as a percentage of full charge.
 Statistics: Indicates the state of the device as Normal, Severe, Warning or Lost.
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Severe: Devices with severe-level events such as Overheat or Output is off.
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Warning: Devices with warning-level events such as Utility power failure or Battery need replacement.
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Lost: Devices which have lost communication with Center.
 Type: The type of software the selected device is running, e.g. Agent, Client or Equipment.
 Current Source: Indicates which input source is being using and will be also annotated preferred or redundant
source.
 Environment Sensor: Indicates whether the environment sensor has been installed on the UPS/PDU/ATS. Note:
When the sensor cannot be detected anymore, it will be annotated No Response. Users can click the Uninstall to
reflect it if it had been removed physically from the UPS/PDU/ATS.
Status
The Status tab displays details about the UPS/PDU/ATS.
 Current: The output current in Amps.
 Outlets: The status of each outlet on the UPS/PDU/ATS and the name of the connected computer or equipment.
 Input: Displays the status of the utility power supplied to the UPS.
 Voltage: The voltage of the utility power supplied to the UPS.
 Frequency: The frequency of the utility power supplied to the UPS in Hertz.
 Output: Displays the status of the output power that is being supplied to connected equipment.
 Load Consumption: The power draw of the connected equipment expressed as a percentage of the total load
capacity. This displays as watts on some UPS models.
 Battery: Displays the status of the battery packs.
 Capacity: The capacity of the batteries, expressed as a percentage of full charge.
 Remaining Runtime: The estimated amount of time that the UPS can supply power to its load.
 System: Displays the operating status of the UPS.
 Environment Temperature: Indicates the measured temperature from the environment sensor.
 Environment Humidity: Indicates the measured humidity from the environment sensor.
 Contact: Indicates generic equipment connects to this sensor. Users can define the name and state in RMCARD
web for each contact and monitor the state is normal.
 Source A Voltage: The voltage of the input power supplied to the source A of ATS.
 Source B Voltage: The voltage of the input power supplied to the source B of ATS.
 Load: The power draw of PDU/ATS supplying power to connected equipment.
 Bank # Load: The power of the PDU/ATS bank supplied power to the connected equipment.
Information
Information tab shows information about the UPS/PDU/ATS.
 Type: The type of the device, such as On-Line, Line Interactive or Sinewave Line Interactive for UPS; or
Monitored or Switched for PDU/ATS.
 Model Name: The model name of the UPS/PDU/ATS.
 Firmware Version: The firmware version of the UPS/PDU/ATS.
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 MAC address: The MAC address of the UPS RMCARD, PDU or Agent computer's network interface.
 Serial Number: The serial number of the UPS.
Note: This will give the internal serial number on some models.
 Power Rating: The Volt-Amp rating (VA) and power rating (Watts) of the UPS.
 Voltage Rating: The output voltage rating (Volts) of the UPS.
 Frequency Rating: The output frequency rating (Hz) of the UPS.
 Battery Replacement Date: The date that the batteries were last replaced. This should be set at the time of
battery replacement. If this date has not been set, it is recommended that this date should be set immediately.
 External Batteries: The amount of external battery packs connected to the UPS.
 Outlets: The amount of outlets on the PDU/ATS.
UPS
The UPS tab allows you to set up to connect the PDU with the monitored UPS in the Center. Select the Connect to
UPS option. Enter UPS IP address and assign the connected outlet. Click OK button to initiate a negotiation to
connect PDU with a UPS. When the PDU connects to the UPS successfully, this PDU connects to the assigned outlet.
All Clients which have communicated with this PDU will also establish the communication with UPS.
The UPS tab also allows you to set to connect the ATS with the UPS in Center. Select the Source A connect to UPS
(or Source B connect to UPS) option. Enter UPS IP address and assign the connected outlet for according input
source of ATS. Click OK button to initiate a negotiation to connect ATS with the UPS. When ATS connects to the UPS
successfully, all Clients which have communicated with ATS will also establish the communication with UPS.
Do not connect both sources to one single UPS. An ATS whose sources come from the same UPS cannot protect
connected computers and equipment from the power outage.
When one or more Clients are detected not to establish the communication with the UPS, the Center will show a
warning to inform users of this condition.
Energy
The Energy tab shows the chart how to spend the energy in a specified period and also shows the energy statistics of
the current target node and entire system.
Each UPS, PDU and ATS whose consumption will be logged per hour and each group which contains these
UPS/PDU/ATS will work accumulating the consumption of data. These data which logged the consumption in the past
can be gathered to render a chart in a past day, a past month, a past year and a past decade accordingly.
Administrators will realize how much energy has been spent in a past period. Energy can be spent more efficiently
and reduce the waste.
The Energy tab allows administrators to configure the proper thresholds to aware of violating consumption thresholds.
Once the power consumption violates thresholds, Center will warn administrators of the violation. The thresholds are
only applicable to current group or power equipment. When the thresholds are set blank, Center will use the
thresholds of the Default Energy in Energy Consumption/Settings page instead of thresholds in Energy tab.
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Note: Internet explorer 6 and lower versions cannot support the graphic chart. The Internet explorer should be
upgraded to the higher version which is capable of rendering the graphic charts.
Device Operations
Center provides management functions for a UPS/PDU/ATS.
Computers on Outlets
 Shutdown/Restart: A shutdown or restart can be initiated on a computer with either Agent or Client installed by
going to Shutdown/Restart in Computers on Outlets. A window will list the computers which can be shutdown or
restarted. Clicking “X” will remove that computer from the list and they will not be shutdown/restart.
Note: If a PDU is connected to a UPS, shutting down computers on UPS outlets will result in shutdown computers
in the PDU.
A confirmation window lists computers able to be shutdown
Power Control
 Power Off: Click Power Off and a confirmation window will appear. Decide whether to perform an immediate or a
sequenced power off then click OK to begin. When a UPS or a PDU initiates a sequenced power off, computers
connected to the UPS/PDU/ATS that have Agent or Client installed will initiate shutdown prior to the sequenced
power off.
Note: An immediate power off will likely result in connected computers losing power.
A confirmation window of a PDU power off operation
 Power On: Click Power On to have the UPS/PDU/ATS turn on output power. Decide whether to turn on output
power immediately or after a delay in the confirmation window. Click OK to begin.
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Note: Some computers require manual booting when a UPS or a PDU powers on. To change this, set the
computers BIOS to boot when power is restored.
A confirmation window of a PDU power on operation
 Power Cycle: Initiates a Power Cycle on the UPS/PDU/ATS. This will turn the UPS/PDU/ATS off then back on or
vice versa. Decide whether to initiate an immediate or a sequenced power cycle and click OK to begin. A
sequenced power cycle will cause computers connected to the UPS/PDU/ATS that have Agent or Client installed
to shut down prior to the power cycle.
Note: An immediate power cycle off will likely result in connected computers losing power.
A confirmation window of a PDU power cycle operation
Note: If a PDU is connected to a UPS, a power off or a power cycle to the UPS may also cause all computers on this
PDU to shutdown.
Battery Test
Click Battery Test from the context menu and the UPS will initiate a battery test.
Mute
Click Mute from the context menu to mute the alarm.
Alarm
Click Alarm from the context menu to enable or disable the UPS alarm.
Preferred Source
Click Preferred Source from the context menu to select which input source to be preferred to use.
Group Management
UPS/PDU/ATSs can be grouped for easy management. Orders can then be issued to multiple devices in a group.
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Add Group
Click Add Group on the toolbar to create a new group.
Add Group button on toolbar
You can also add sub-groups in the context menu of a selected group. Enter the new group name and click OK button
to add a new group.
Move Group
Select the group you wish to move and select Move in the context menu. Select the target group from the list in the
Move Group window. After selecting the target group, click OK to move the group.
Remove Group
Choose a group and select Remove from the context menu. The Remove window will open; click OK to remove this
group. Removing a group will not remove the sub-groups or the UPS/PDU/ATSs belonging to this group. These
items will be moved to the main group.
Rename Group
Choose group and select Rename from the context menu. The Rename Group window will appear and requires new
group name to replace origin one. Enter the new group name and click. When a group has been deleted, the subgroups and devices will be moved to main group. Note that a duplicate group name is not allowed.
Group Details
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Summary tab of Details
Each group provides the statistics of all UPS/PDU/ATS from the Summary tab of Details and includes the following
summary information:
 Group Name: A name of the selected group.
 Statistics: Indicates statistics about the operating conditions of the UPS/PDU/ATS:
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Normal: Indicates a UPS/PDU/ATS which is normal.
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Severe: Indicates a UPS/PDU/ATS with severe-level power events such as Runtime is insufficient.
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Warning: Indicates a UPS/PDU/ATS with warning-level power events such as Utility power failure.
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Lost: Indicates a UPS/PDU/ATS which has lost communication with Center.
 Type: Indicates the statistics of UPS/PDU/ATS.
Group Operations
Some or all devices in a group can have the following commands issued to them:
Computers on Outlets
 Shutdown/Restart: Select Shutdown or Restart from the context menu of the selected group and a pop-up
window will appear. Pick the computers to shutdown or restart and click “X” on those you wish to remove from the
list. Click OK to initiate the shutdown or restart.
Note: If a group contains the UPS systems which have connected with PDU units, shutting down the selected
group may cause the computers shutdown on these PDU units.
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Power Control
 Power Off: Click Power Off and a confirmation window will appear. Pick the UPS/PDU/ATS from the list and
decide whether to perform an immediate or a sequenced power off. Click OK to begin. When the UPS/PDU/ATS
initiates a sequenced power off, computers with Agent or Client installed will initiate a shutdown prior to the
sequenced power off. An immediate power off will likely cause those lose power.
A confirmation window of a bulk power off operation
 Power On: Click Power On and a popup window appear. Pick the UPS/PDU/ATS from the list and determine
whether to perform an immediate or a sequenced power on. Click OK to begin.
Note: Some computers require manual booting when a UPS or a PDU powers on. To change this, set the
computers BIOS to boot when power is restored.
A confirmation window of a bulk power on operation
 Power Cycle: Click Power Cycle and a popup window appear. Pick the UPS/PDU/ATS from the list and
determine whether to perform an immediate or a sequenced power cycle. Click OK to begin.
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A confirmation window of a bulk power cycle operation
Note: If a group contains the UPS systems which has connected with PDU units, a power cycle or a power off to the
selected group will result in computers shutdown on the PDU units.
Battery Test
Only UPS units can perform a battery test. Click Battery Test from the context menu of the selected group. All UPS
units in that group will be listed in the confirmation window. Click OK to initiate the battery test on all selected UPS
units.
Mute
Click Mute from the context menu to mute the alarm.
Alarm
Click Alarm from the context menu to enable or disable the UPS alarm.
IT Equipment Details
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IT equipment is computers which have PowerPanel Agent or Client installed, or generic equipment that has power
supplied by a UPS/PDU/ATS. Center provides the following options to attach new equipment to an outlet, attach
existing equipment from another outlet or another device, detach unused equipment and rename equipment
Attach New Computer
When a new computer running Agent or Client is plugged into a UPS/PDU/ATS, it should be assigned to the correct
outlet. Example: A computer running Client connects to outlet #1 on a PDU. The Client should be assigned to an
outlet by the following steps:
 Select Show Outlets item from the context menu of the PDU to expand all outlets.
 Select the Settings tab in the Details window from the context menu of the correct outlet.
 Click the Enabled option and Installed PPBE Client then enter the Client’s IP address. Click OK to attempt to
establish communication. After the process is successful the Name, Location, and Contact will be updated.
Attach New Generic Equipment
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Example: New generic equipment such as a printer or LCD monitor has been connected to UPS outlet #2, use the
following steps to attach this new generic equipment:
 Select Show Outlets from the context menu of the UPS to expand all outlets.
 Select the Settings tab of the Details window from the context menu of the correct outlet.
 Click the Enable option and fill in the Name, Location and Contact fields. Click OK to attach the generic equipment.
Move the Equipment
If you reconnect existing equipment to another outlet or another device, you should assign the equipment to the
correct outlet with the following steps:
 Select Move from the context menu of this equipment.
 Choose the correct outlet and target device in the Move window.
 Click OK to complete the operation.
Note: A computer running Agent is only allowed to move to outlets on a single UPS. In order for Agent to have
sufficient time to complete a shutdown, an Agent cannot be moved to NCL outlets.
Detach the Equipment
When you unplug equipment from the UPS/PDU/ATS, this equipment should be detached. Uncheck the Installed
PPBE Client option and click OK to finish.
Modify the Equipment
You can modify the Name, Location and Contact fields of equipment. Enter the new data and click OK.
If the Installed PPBE Client option is enabled, this indicates the generic equipment will be changed to a computer
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which has PowerPanel installed. Refer to Attach New Generic Equipment for further details. If the Installed PPBE
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Client option is disabled, this indicates that a computer has uninstalled PowerPanel and will become generic
equipment.
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If one computer which has PowerPanel installed replaces another existing one on the same outlet, change the
Address field and Center will attempt to establish communication with the new computer.
Rename the Equipment
Select the Rename item from the context menu and a rename window will appears. Click OK to rename the
equipment. User can also rename the equipment by modifying the Name field in the Settings tab of the Details
window.
IT Equipment Details
Summary
The Summary tab provides the operating status of the UPS/PDU/ATS and which outlet it is plugged into.
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 Name: The name of the UPS/PDU/ATS.
 Status: The operating status of the UPS/PDU/ATS.
 Outlet: Indicates the outlet number of this current equipment. It also indicates whether the outlet type is NCL,
Battery or CL.
Settings
The Settings tab allows you to configure powered equipment.
 Enabled: If this option is checked, this indicates that this outlet is being used by the computer or the equipment
you assign.
 Installed PPBE Client: Determines whether the item is generic equipment or a computer which has Agent or
Client installed.
 IP Address: The IP address of the Agent computer, Client computer or the equipment on this outlet. When
the Installed PPBE Client option is checked, the Client IP address is necessary to search for the Client computer.
 Name: The name of the computer or equipment.
 Location: Where the computer or equipment is.
 Contact: Who to contact about this computer or equipment.
IT Equipment Operations
Shutdown/Restart
Select Shutdown or Restart from the context menu and a confirmation window will appear. Click OK to initiate the
shutdown or restart. This is only valid for a computer with Agent or Client installed.
Power Control
 Power Off: Select Power Off from the context menu. Decide whether to turn off the outlet immediately or in
sequence. Click OK to begin. A computer which has Agent or Client installed will initiate a graceful shutdown prior
to turning off the outlet.
On specified modes, turning off or restarting one outlet of the bank will also turn off other outlets of this bank. This
may cause other computers on this bank to be shut down unexpectedly.
 Power On: Select Power On from the context menu. Decide whether to turn on the outlet immediately or in
sequence. Click OK to turn on the outlet.
 Power Cycle: Select Power Cycle from the context menu. Decide whether to restart the outlet. Click OK to restart
the outlet. A computer which has Agent or Client installed will also initiate a shutdown prior to the power cycling.
Turning off the outlet of a bank or restarting the outlet of the bank will also cause other computers on other outlets
to be shut down.
Locate
Select Locate from the context menu. The computer uses speakers to generate the audible sounds.
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 Monitor the status of computers and equipment connected to the UPS/PDU/ATS.
 Issue orders such as shutdown or restart when the connected outlet is being turned off or turned on.
 Request computers perform a shutdown or a reboot.
 Manage computers and equipment in a group, and issue orders to grouped computers or equipment.
IT Equipment page
Toolbar
The Toolbar provides equipment states and buttons to expand, add group or equipment.
Toolbar of the IT Equipment page
Add Group. Click this button and Add Group will appear.
Add Computer/Equipment. Click this button and the Add Computer/Equipment window will
appear.
Expand All. All computers and equipment will be visible by clicking this button.
The Toolbar also displays the amount of times monitored equipment have had severe-level or warning-level events
occur, which devices have lost communication with Center and which devices are normal.
Center cannot monitor or control computers and equipment when communication is lost.
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Indicates that there are no problems with this computers or equipment.
Node Components
Each node is named and indicates what type it is. A computer or generic node provides more information.
A context menu for each node can be accessed by clicking “
” icon. This allows you to view detailed information
such as Summary and request operations such as Shutdown or Restart. A menu item becomes disabled when this
operation is in progress or is not supported.
A context menu appears by accessing a computer node.
Each node can be one of the following types:
Computer. A computer which has Agent installed and is supplied power by the UPS.
Computer. A computer which has Client installed.
Generic Equipment. Equipment which may be a computer or powered equipment.
A Group.
Computer. This computer is the VMware vCenter host.
Computer. This computer is the VMware ESXi server.
A node also provides a column to indicate what the current state is and what power events have occurred. A UPS
node column can display power events such as Utility power failure or Runtime is insufficient, and a PDU node column
can display power events such as Input is low load or Input is overload.
Each node provides a column to describe what the current status is and what operation is processing. A computer
node displays whether it is going to be shut down and a generic equipment node displays whether it is going to be
powered off in event of the device it is plugged into turning off.
Group Management
Multiple computers and generic equipment can be managed by grouping them. All computers and generic equipment
can be added to a group and moved between groups.
Add Group
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Users can click Add Group on the toolbar to create a new group.
Add Group button on toolbar
Or click the Add Group item to create a new sub-group from the context menu of a selected group. Enter the new
group name and click OK to add a new group. You may have sub-groups but a duplicate name is not allowed.
Move Group
Select the group you wish to move and select Move in the context menu. The Move Group window will display; select
the target group from the list. After selecting the target group, click OK to move the group.
Remove Group
Select a target group and select Remove from the context menu. A pop-up window will open. Click OK to remove this
group. Removing a group will not remove sub-groups groups or computers and equipment belonging to this group.
These items will be moved to the main group.
Rename Group
Choose a group and select Rename from the context menu. A Rename Group window will appear and requires new
group name to replace origin one. Enter the new group name and click OK. Note that a duplicate group name is not
allowed.
Group Details
Summary tab of Details
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Each group provides information about the communication state or the computer type from the Summary tab of
Details:
 Group Name: The name of the selected group.
 Statistics: Indicates statistics about the operating conditions of the equipment belong this group:
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Normal: Indicates computers and equipment being monitored by Center.
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Lost: Indicates computers and equipment which have lost communication with Center.
 Type: Indicates computers that have Agent or Client installed, or other equipment which are only being supplied
power.
Group Operations
Computers
Shutdown/Restart: Select Shutdown or Restart from the context menu of the selected group and a pop-up window
will appear. Pick the computers to shutdown or restart and click “X” prevent a computer to shutdown or restart at this
operation. Click OK to begin.
Power Control
 Power Off: Click Power Off in Power Control from the context menu and a pop-up window will appear. Click “X”
to exclude a computer or equipment and decide whether to do this operation immediately or in sequence. Click
OK to turn off output power. On specific UPS models, turning off one outlet of a bank indicates turning off the
whole outlets of this bank. An immediate power off operation will result in data loss or system crash on computers
due to an unexpected shutdown.
 Power On: Click Power On from Power Control in the context menu and a pop-up window will appear. Click “X” to
exclude a computer or equipment and decide whether to do this operation immediately or in sequence. Click OK
to turn on output power.
 Power Cycle: Click Power Cycle in Power Control from the context menu and a pop-up window will appear. Click
“X” to exclude a computer or equipment and decide whether to do this operation immediately or in sequence. Click
OK to start the power cycle. A power cycle operation may cause other computers to be shutdown on this bank.
IT Equipment Management
IT equipment can be a computer which has Agent or Client installed, or generic equipment which is only being
provided power. Only computers and equipment whose power devices are monitored by Center have the following
options:
Add Computer/Equipment
Click Add Computer/Equipment button on the toolbar to display the Add Computer/Equipment window.
Add Computer/Equipment button on toolbar
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Select the Add Computer/Equipment item from the context menu of any group to display the Add
Computer/Equipment window.
Add Computer/Equipment item on the context menu
Select the computers or equipment you wish to add and click OK.
Add Computer/Equipment window
Move IT Equipment
Select Move from the context menu. A pop-up window will appear and you will have to assign a target group. Click
OK to move to the target group.
Rename IT Equipment
Select Rename in the context menu. A pop-up window will appear and you must enter a new group name to replace
the original one. Click OK to apply.
Remove IT Equipment
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Select Remove in the context menu. A pop-up window will appear. Click OK to delete the selected item.
Note: If a computer/equipment is detached from the UPS/PDU/ATS on the Power Equipment page, this
computer/equipment will be also removed from the IT Equipment page. If a computer/equipment is removed from the
IT Equipment page, this computer/equipment will remain on the Power Equipment page.
IT Equipment Details
Summary tab of Details window of printer
IT Equipment
 Name: The name of this computer or equipment.
 Status: The operating status of this computer or equipment.
 Type: Which type this computer or equipment is. Either Agent or Client depending on which the computer has
installed. Equipment if it is generic equipment such as fan cooler.
 Address: Indicates the address of this computer or equipment.
 Location: Indicates where this computer or equipment is located.
UPS/PDU/ATS
 Name: The name of this UPS/PDU/ATS which supplies power to this computer or equipment.
 Status: The operating status of this UPS/PDU/ATS.
 Outlet: Indicates the current outlet which supplies power to this computer or equipment.
IT Equipment Operations
Users can order all computers and equipment to do the following:
Shutdown/Restart
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Select Shutdown or Restart item from the context menu and the confirmation window will appear. Click OK to initiate
the shutdown or restart. This is only available for a computer with Agent or Client installed.
Power Control
 Power Off: Select Power Off from the context menu. Decide whether to turn off the outlet immediately or in
sequence. Click OK to turn off the outlets. A computer which has Agent or Client installed will initiate a graceful
shutdown prior to turning off the outlet.
On specified modes, turning off or restarting one outlet of the bank will also turn off other outlets of this bank. This
may cause other computers on this bank to be shut down unexpectedly.
 Power On: Select Power On from the context menu. Decide whether to turn on the outlet immediately or in
sequence. Click OK to turn on the outlet.
 Power Cycle: Select Power Cycle item from the context menu. Determine whether to restart the outlet. Click OK
to proceed. A computer which has Agent or Client installed will also initiate a shutdown prior to restarting outlet.
Turning off the outlet of a bank, restarting the outlet of the bank will also cause other computers on other outlets to
be shut down.
Locate
Select Locate from the context menu. The computer uses speakers to generate the audible sounds.
Service Infrastructure
Service Infrastructure page provides the management for infrastructures such as VMware virtualization:
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Service Infrastructure view
 Monitor the operating status from the infrastructures.
 Define detailed action setting for each event of the infrastructure’s power source.
 Manage the service infrastructures.
Toolbar
The Toolbar provides information about the status of the entire infrastructures and the option to add infrastructures.
The button allows users to add an infrastructure such as VMware vCenter server or ESXi host.
Add Infrastructure. Click this button and the Add an Infrastructure dialog will appear.
The other two icons indicate the amount of infrastructures that have lost communication with Center and the number
of infrastructures that are normal.
Indicates the devices which have lost communication with Center. Center cannot monitor or
control the VMware vCenter servers or VMware ESXi hosts when communication is lost.
Indicates that there are no problems with the VMware vCenter servers or VMware ESXi
hosts.
Node Components
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Each node has a name and an icon indicating what type it is. Each node provides detailed information about what
power events have occurred and what the current status is.
A context menu for each node is available by clicking “
” icon. This allows users to view detailed information such as
Summary. A menu item becomes disabled when this function is not supported.
Each node can be one of the following types:
Indicates that is a VMware vCenter server.
Indicates that is a VMware ESXi host. The ESXi host may be included by a vCenter server.
Indicates that is a virtual machine running on the VMware ESXi server.
Service Infrastructure Management
Add an Infrastructure
In order to monitor and control the VMware infrastructures, users can click the Add Infrastructure button on the
toolbar. An Add an Infrastructure dialog will appear for users to add an infrastructure.
Add an infrastructure on the toolbar.
The detailed data describes as below:
 Product: Specifies whether to add a vCenter server or an ESXi host.
 IP Address/Name: Configures the IP address or hostname for the vCenter server or the ESXi host.
 Port: Sets the port number for Center to access the vCenter host.
 Username: Sets the user name to access the vCenter server or ESXi host.
 Password: Sets the password for the username.
 Attach plugin to vCenter Server: Decides whether to attach a vCenter server plug-in. If this option is enabled,
Center will install a plugin which expands the capability of vCenter server to present the Center web interface
during establishing connection. After the plugin is installed, the vSphere Client interface will attach a new tab
which displays Center web page.
Specify the product type and enter the necessary data. Press the OK button to add the infrastructure.
Remove an Infrastructure
Highlight the topmost vCenter server or ESXi host you wish to remove and select Remove in the context menu. The
Rename an Infrastructure window will display. Click OK to apply the removal.
If the plugin has been installed in vCenter server, the plugin will also be uninstalled during removal. If the infrastructure
has been connected with the power device, the power source will also detach the infrastructure.
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Summary
The Summary tab provides an overview of the infrastructure information:
 Virtual Machine: Indicates the selected infrastructure is virtual machines.
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Name: The name of the selected virtual machine.
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Status: Displays the present status of the selected virtual machine.
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Address: The IP address of the virtual machine when the virtual machine is running.
 VMware ESXi Host: Indicates the selected infrastructure is an ESXi host. It may be the ESXi host to which the
selected virtual machine belongs.
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Name: The name of the selected ESXi host.
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Address: The IP address of the ESXi host.
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Status: Displays the present status of the ESXi host.
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Type: Specifies the node is ESX or ESXi host.
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VM Amount: The amount of virtual machines on the target ESXi host.
 VMware vCenter Server: Indicates the selected infrastructure is a vCenter server. It may be the vCenter server to
which the selected ESXi host or selected virtual machine belongs.
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Name: The name of the selected vCenter server.
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Address: The IP address of the vCenter server.
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Status: Displays the present status of the vCenter server.
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ESXi Host Amount: The amount of the ESXi hosts of the target vCenter server.
 UPS: Displays detailed information of the UPS which is supplying power to the selected infrastructure.
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Name: The name of the UPS.
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Address: The IP address of the UPS.
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Outlet: Indicates the outlet number and what the bank type of connected outlet.
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Status: Displays the present status of the UPS.
Note: Not each infrastructure provides the same information. The information will vary by each infrastructure.
Settings
The Settings tab allows you to configure the connection settings.
 Port: Sets the port number for Center to access the vCenter server.
 Username: Sets the user name to access the vCenter server or ESXi host.
 Password: Sets the password for the user name.
 Attach plugin to vCenter Server: Decides whether to attach a vCenter server plug-in.
Note: Changing the port, user name or password may cause communication loss with Center.
Power Source of Service Infrastructure
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The Settings tab allows you to connect or disconnect the infrastructure with the target UPS. The infrastructure will be
moved to another outlet or another UPS.
Only ESXi hosts can be set power protection. In order to make sure that the infrastructure can be protected, you
should connect the infrastructure to the target UPS by assigning the UPS outlet. When the Device setting is set blank,
this indicates that the infrastructure will be disconnected the power from the target UPS outlet.
In order to make sure that vCenter servers can be protected, you should do following steps by the according
deployment:
 If the vCenter server is a virtual appliance which has been deployed on the ESXi host, the ESXi host should be
also added to the Service Infrastructure page. Connect the ESXi host with the UPS.
 If the vCenter server is running on a standalone Windows system, it is recommended to install Agent or Client to
get the power protection.
Note: The infrastructure can be only allowed to set its power to UPS.
Event Action
When an ESXi host has been configured the power source properly in the aforementioned section, Center can send
the notification to the administrator and initiate a shutdown sequence if the event occurs.
The Event Action tab lists all events and allows users to configure the shutdown delay time for each event. Each
event in the Event Action tab will use the identical Shutdown for Infrastructure setting to the according event in the
Event Action/Events page. When users change the shutdown delay time, the identical setting of the according event
will be also changed.
After the Custom option is enabled, the selected event will be configurable. Users can change the shutdown delay
time for each event and click OK to apply the setting. When the event occurs, Center will take the new shutdown delay
time instead of the default one that can be configured in the Event Action/Events page.
Alarms for vCenter Server and ESXi Host
The vSphere includes the user-configurable events and alarms system. The alarm system logs the events happening
throughout the vSphere and allows users to specify the conditions under which alarms are triggered. Alarms are
notifications which are activated in response to events.
The Center will specify the alarm definitions for the vCenter servers and ESXi hosts selected in the inventory after the
power source has been configured properly. When the power event occurs, the alarms will be issued from the
Triggered Alarms view under the Alarm tab.
The Center defines the below alarms and issues the alarm when its related events are triggered:
Alarm Definition
Description
PPBE UPS Communication
Event
Alarm is triggered when
PPBE lost communication
with UPS.
Triggered Event
Communication lost with UPS in
battery mode.
Communication lost with UPS.
Communication established.
Trigger Level
Alert
Warning
Normal
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PPBE UPS Critical Event
Alarm is triggered when a
critical UPS event occurs.
UPS Low battery.
UPS Remaining runtime exhausted.
UPS Utility power failure.
UPS Power restored.
Alert
Alert
Warning
Normal
For example, when the utility power fails, a warning-level alarm whose name is PPBE UPS Critical Event will be
issued in the Triggered Alarms view under the Alarm tab. A related event will be logged in the Events view of the
Tasks & Events tab.
Note: Triggered alarms are visible through the vSphere Client or vSphere Web Client connected to a vCenter server.
Energy Consumption
Statistics
Energy Consumption/Statistics page
The Statistics page shows the chart how to spend the energy in a specified period and also shows the energy
statistics of the current target node and entire system.
Each UPS, PDU and ATS whose consumption will be logged per hour and each group which contains these UPS,
PDU and ATS will work accumulating the consumption of data. These data which logged the consumption in the past
can be gathered to render a chart in a past day, a past day, a past year and a past decade accordingly. Administrators
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will realize how much energy has been spent in a past period. Energy can be spent more efficiently and reduce the
waste.
Each selected group, UPS, PDU and ATS whose statistics of the total and the average power consumption according
to the current chart. Center will also show the statistics about the total power consumption of today, this month, this
year and entire system in the System Energy block.
Note: Internet explorer 6 and lower versions cannot support the graphic chart. The Internet explorer should be
upgraded to the higher version which is capable of rendering the graphic charts.
Settings
Energy Consumption/Settings page
Center has capability of reminding administrators of being violated in power consumption. The Setting page allows
administrators to configure thresholds. When power consumption violates thresholds, Center will be aware of the
violation and warn administrators.
System Energy
Set the thresholds for the Center system.
 High Threshold. When the whole power consumption of the system exceeds this threshold, the tip “System
consumption is too high.” will show on the banner of the Power Equipment page.
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 Low Threshold. When the whole power consumption of the system violates this threshold, the tip “System
consumption is too low.” Will show at the banner of the Power Equipment page.
Default Energy
Set the default thresholds for each group or power equipment. When the thresholds of Excess Consumption Alert
have never been set, Center will use these thresholds as the default settings.
 High Threshold. When the power consumption which the group or power equipment spent exceeds the threshold,
the High power consumption event will occurs.
 Low Threshold. When the power consumption which the group or power equipment spent violates the threshold,
the Low power consumption event will occurs.
Event Action
An event is generated when the UPS/PDU/ATS encounters specific power conditions. The Center can monitor
multiple power devices and computers and can be configured to respond to specific events and notify users based on
the event. In the event of power devices and computers, the Center can send the notification in response to events
from the devices and computers.
Events
When an event occurs, Center can notify administrators which device occurred event. The Event Action/Events page
lists events and divides these events into several categories. Each event is allowed to configure the individual
notification settings. The severity of each event is marked by a symbol.
After selecting an event, the event will become configurable. Configure all of the action settings for the selected event
and apply to save the settings.
Use these parameters to configure actions for individual events:
Notify
The administrator can be notified when an event occurs. See Event Action/Notification Recipient page for more
details about the notification methods and recipient assignment.
 Initiated: Determines whether to send a notification or not and sets the notification delay. If the event is cleared
within the notification delay, the notification of the occurrence and the event cleared notification will not be sent.
 Repeat: Determines whether to send one additional notification after the initial notification. Only events which are
of severe-level and warning-level type support a repeat notification.
Shutdown for Infrastructures
Initiate a shutdown sequence when an event occurs. A shutdown sequence is only initiated by events specific for the
target ESXi host.
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 Initiated: Determines whether to request the target ESXi host to be shut down and the delay before initiating the
shutdown sequence. The shutdown will be canceled if the event is cleared during this delay time. The minimum
delay time to initiate shut down is based on the time set for the execution of the notification to complete. This
includes the notify delay time.
Note: The Center will use the Shutdown for Infrastructure setting of each event as the default shutdown delay time
for each according event listed on the Event Action tab of the Power Source dialog in the Service Infrastructure
page. Refer to Event Action section for further details.
Event List
The Event List displays power events. The events are divided into below categories:
System
 Power consumption is too high. Power system consumes has been exceeded the high threshold.
 Power consumption is too low. Power system consumes has been violated the low threshold.
Group
 Power consumption is too high. Power entire devices consume has been exceeded the high threshold.
 Power consumption is too low. Power entire devices consume has been violated the low threshold.
UPS
 Remaining runtime will be exhausted. Remaining runtime will be exhausted and is not sufficient for a complete
shutdown.
 System is overheated. The sensor measures the UPS temperature exceeds the high threshold.
 Network communication lost. Center cannot establish communication with UPS on the network or established
network communication has been interrupted.
 UPS is faulty. UPS has malfunctioned in internal. UPS may not be operating as user’s desire and cannot afford
power protection.
 Utility power failure. Utility power failure, battery power will be supplied.
 Battery is not present. Batteries are not present; the UPS cannot provide battery power in this condition.
 Available runtime is insufficient. There is not sufficient runtime for a complete shutdown even if battery has fully
recharged.
 UPS is fatal abnormal. UPS is working abnormally due conditions includes as following list that may cause UPS
shutdown and no longer supply power soon or even immediately.
 Power consumption is too high. Power the specific UPS consumes has been exceeded the high threshold.
 Power consumption is too low. Power the specific UPS consumes has been violated the low threshold.
 Shutdown initiated. A computer which connects with UPS initiated the shutdown process. The computer will shut
down or enter hibernation.
 Battery has fully charged. Battery has fully charged. The capacity of battery is full.
 Battery capacity is critically low. Battery capacity is critically low; power could be lost immediately.
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 An outlet on a UPS has turned on. A UPS outlet has been turned on. The outlet can afford the power to its
connected equipment.
PDU
 Network communication lost. Center cannot establish communication with PDU on the network or established
network communication has been interrupted.
 Input is near overload. A PDU is near an overload condition. The load level is near the safe load threshold for
the PDU.
 Input is overload A PDU is in an overload condition. The safe load threshold has been exceeded.
 Power consumption is too high. Power the specific PDU consumes has been exceeded the high threshold.
 Power consumption is too low. Power the specific PDU consumes has been violated the low threshold.
 Shutdown initiated. A computer which connects with PDU initiated the shutdown process. The computer will shut
down or enter hibernation.
ATS
 Network communication lost. Center cannot establish communication with ATS on the network or established
network communication has been interrupted.
 ATS is faulty. UPS has malfunctioned in internal.
 Both input sources are power failure, ATS stays in current one. ATS doesn’t switch the source due to both
input sources are power failure.
 Input is near overload. An ATS is near an overload condition. The load level is near the safe load threshold for
the ATS.
 Input is overload. An ATS is in an overload condition. The safe load threshold has been exceeded.
 Power consumption is too high. Power the specific ATS consumes has been exceeded the high threshold.
 Power consumption is too low. Power the specific ATS consumes has been violated the low threshold.
 Shutdown initiated. A computer which connects with ATS initiated the shutdown process. The computer will shut
down or enter hibernation.
Notification Recipient
Please refer to Event Action/Recipient section about how to define notifications,
Settings
Please refer to Event Action/Settings section about how to configure the detail settings of event actions.
Logs
System Logs
The System Logs page in Center provides users logs of recorded details from operations performed in Center. The
logs can be used for analysis or to determine whether operations have been performed correctly.
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Logs page
Each log has details which can be viewed by clicking the icon next the each log. Using the paging toolbar at the
bottom of the log list allows users to view older logs by changing the page displayed; clicking the refresh icon updates
the logs displayed in the list.
Event Logs
Logs/Event Logs page records the event logs that can be analyzed whether the devices and the system are
functioning well. Each log records what event occurred of the device.
Using the paging toolbar helps users to view the other range of the filtered logs backward or forward, and update the
result according to current filter options. Click the Save shortcut at the paging toolbar of the event log table and select
CSV or PDF file as the export file format. The exported file will be saved in the default download directory of your web
browser.
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Logs/Event Logs page
Filter
The following filter options can be utilized by expanding Filter panel. Once the configuration of the filter pane is
configured; the logs will be requested and displayed.
Filter pane on Logs/Event page
 Days: Selects the day(s) for the events to be displayed. The dropdown menus next to the Days setting can be
used for additional preconfigured filters.
 Time: Selects the time range for the events.
 Weekday: Choose the days of the event occurrence.
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 Severity & Category: The events can be filtered by category and severity. The events can be further divided by
Power Event and System Event categories, and choosing the specific event. When any event option is selected
from the event list, the logs only related to this event will be displayed.
 Max. logs: Indicates the maximum number of events that will be displayed.
 Type: Selects the event log whose type is system, group or device.
 Keywords: Each event log whose detail contains this keyword will be filtered out.
Settings
Please refer to Logs/Settings section about how to configure Event Viewer settings.
Security
Login
Please refer to Security/Login section about how to configure Account and Session settings.
Authentication
The Center uses the secret phrase and SNMP protocol to secure and protect network communication between Agent,
Client and the devices. The security settings on Security/Authentication page in the Center must be configured.
If the Center establishes the communications with below devices, refer to Secret Phrase section.
 A computer running Agent and Client.
 UPS RMCARD202 and higher version.
 PDU whose mode is not PDU20SW8RNET or PDU15SW8RNET
If the Center doesn’t interact with aforementioned application and devices, refer to SNMP, SNMPv1 and SNMPv3
sections for further details.
PowerPanel
Secret Phrase. Center can interact with Agent, Client, UPS RMCARD and PDU by using the secret phrase to create
secure communication. The default phrase is powerpanel.encryption.key. The Secret Phrase can be configured on
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the Security/Authentication page in the PowerPanel Applications, or on the System/Security page in the PDU and
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UPS RMCARD web. The Secret Phrase which is used in the PowerPanel Applications, PDU and UPS must match.
Note: If the firmware version on the RMCARD202 is earlier than 1.1, you should refer to SNMP Community and
SNMP Trap Community sections for the correct configurations.
SNMP
The Center can interact and access device information via SNMPv1 and SNMPv3. Fewer early UPS and PDU models
which only accept SNMPv1 demands and newer models which support SNMPv3 can be controlled by Center.
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SNMP Protocol: User can determine which SNMP protocol to use over the network communication between Client
and devices. It is recommended to choose Both option because Client attempts on the correct SNMP protocol for
device to interact.
SNMPv1
SNMP Community. The Center uses this community to authenticate communication between the PDU and UPS in
order to access their information. The default community is private. By default, the UPS/PDU/ATS uses private as
the community with write permission, and public with read only permission. The community used by the Center to
access the UPS/PDU/ATS must have write permission for an administrative power control.
SNMP Trap Community. The Center uses the community to authenticate the SNMP trap from the monitored PDU
and UPS RMCARD. The community default is public. The IP address of the Center computer must be added to the
Trap Receiver list on the Network/Trap Notification page of the UPS RMCARD and the PDU to ensure that the
community must match.
Note: The community can be configured on the Network/Access Control (or Network Service/SNMPv1 Service)
page in the UPS remote management card (RMCARD) web or on the Network/SNMP Settings (or Network
Service/SNMPv1 Service) page in the PDU web.
Note: The SNMP community is limited to 15 characters in the PDU and UPS RMCARD.
Note: If you have firewall software installed, configure the settings to allow access through port 3052 (UDP/TCP), port
53568 (TCP), port 162 (UDP) and port 53566(UDP). These ports must open because the Center uses them to
establish the communication with PDU and UPS RMCARD.
SNMPv3
The Center will use the below SNMPv3 settings to interact with a secure device. These settings can be configured on
the Security/Authentication page of Center and on the Network Service/SNMPv3 Service page of the UPS
RMCARD/PDU/ATS web. These settings must be matched one.
 User Name: Specifies a username match for protocol.
 Authentication Protocol: Sets the protocol to be used for authenticating the network communication between the
Client and devices.
 Authentication Key: Sets the authentication key which is used for the aforementioned authentication protocol.
 Privacy Protocol: Sets the privacy protocol to be used for encrypting data during transmission between the Client
and devices.
 Privacy Key: Sets the privacy key to encrypt data for the aforementioned privacy protocol.
Network
Please refer to Security/Network section about how to configure Network settings.
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Content
Please refer to Help/Content section about further details.
About
Please refer to Help/About section about further details.
Logout
The Logout page allows users to log the user out of the web interface. The user will be asked to assure whether to
log out, and users can log out web by clicking the Logout button.
Technical Support
Troubleshooting
1.
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I cannot access the PowerPanel Business Edition web interface after complete installation.
Please follow the below steps resolve the problem:
 Make sure that there is no other application utilizing port 3052 (UDP/TCP) and port 53568 (TCP). Use a
command prompt with the command “netstat -o” to obtain information about which ports are used by which
programs.
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 Ensure the PowerPanel Business Edition service is running on the hosted computer. If the service is
stopped, restart the service and then try again in the same way.
 Make sure the port 3052 (UDP/TCP) and port 53568 (TCP) on the hosted computer are not blocked by a
firewall.
 Make sure the URL in the address filed of the browser for a remote computer is correct.
2.
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I have installed the PowerPanel Business Edition Agent on my computer, but the Agent cannot establish
communication with the UPS.
 Make sure that no other application is using the serial port if the UPS is connected with a serial cable.
 Make sure the serial or USB cable is securely and properly connected to the UPS and computer.
3.
The Client cannot establish communication with the UPS/PDU/ATS.
The lack of communication may be caused by the following conditions:
 The network communication between the Client computer and the UPS/PDU/ATS is down.
 The device network address is configured improperly.
 The authentication settings are configured improperly.
Follow the steps below to resolve the problem:
 Verify the device network address is correct.
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 Verify the network configuration in the device is correct. Use the Power Device Network Utility tool to
configure the device network configuration.
 Verify the settings on the Security/Authentication page are correct and match the settings of the
UPS/PDU/ATS. See Security/Authentication for more details.
 Verify the port on the Security/Network page is matched if establishing communication with Agent.
 Check the network status of the UPS/PDU/ATS and Clients.
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Verify firewall settings. Port 3052(UDP/TCP), port 53568(TCP), port 162(UDP) and port 53566(UDP) should
be unblocked. The Client communicates with UPS/PDU/ATS and Agents using these ports.
4.
The battery test failed.
 Replace the batteries if the batteries have used over 3 years.
 Contact CyberPower for assistance and replace the batteries if the battery test still fails.
5.
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The PowerPanel Business Edition installation failed.
If the installation file is from CyberPower web site, it may have downloaded incompletely or become corrupt.
Download the installation file again.
6.
I failed to extend the off-delay time of Necessary shutdown time option.
 The communities on the Security/Authentication page in the Client and on the Network/Access of Control
page in the PDU may be not matched. Confirm that the communities with the write permission are matched.
 The Client may use the community without write permission to access the PDU. Please promote the
permission of the community which is used by the Client to access the PDU.
7.
The web interface is displayed abnormally due to large or tiny size on Google Chrome 3.
It is caused by the default settings for minimum font size on the Google Chrome. Verify the below steps to
improve the web pages due to font size:
 Close the Chrome first. Find the preference file located at Documents and Settings\Users_Name\Local
Settings\Application Data\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Preferences in Windows XP and
Users\User_Name \AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Preferences in Windows Vista.
 Use the text editor to open preference file. You will find the keyword “webkit:” in the file and insert
minimum_font_size and minimum_logic_font_size in the below example:
“webkit”:{
“webprefs”: {
“default_fixed_font_size”: 13,
“default_font_size”: 16,
"fixed_font_family": "Courier New",
“minimum_font_size”: 10 ,
“minimum_logical_font_size”: 10
………..(skipped)
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}
}
Set both minimum_font_size and minimum_logic_font_size to 10 in order to display the pages normally. Save
the preference file and launch the Chrome again to access PPBE software.
8.
The PPBE software cannot send WLM notifications in case of power events.
 The account which is used to send WLM notifications may be not available. Using the Verify button on the
Windows Live Messenger block to verify the account details is recommended.
 The account which is used to receive WLM notifications may be not available. Using the Test button of the
WLM account field to verify is recommended.
 The port 1863 used by the WLM service on PPBE software may be blocked by a firewall.
9.
The shutdown occurs earlier than expected time.
It may be caused by the following conditions:
 When batteries have been used for a long time, they are unable to reach a full charge. Check to see if the
output load is too high. A high load on the UPS will cause the batteries to discharge faster and the remaining
runtime quickly decrease. Disconnect some load from the UPS to reduce the load in order to extend the
runtime.
 Verify that the batteries are fully-charged. If the capacity is too low, please charge the batteries to full capacity.
10. Pages cannot be displayed after I set up another port number in the Security/Network page.
The port that was set up in the Security/Network page may be occupied by other applications or services. This
indicates that the pages can’t be accessed through the assigned port. Follow below steps to continue accessing
the Agent/Client/Center web:
 Find the webserver.xml file located at <Installation_directory>/etc/agent folder on the Agent computer or
<Installation_directory>/etc/client folder on the Client computer.
 Use the text editor to open the webserver.xml and you can find the <httsPort> tag in the file as below
example:
<?xml version=”1.0” encoding=”UTF-8” standalone=”yes”?>
<webServer>
<httpsMode>ENABLE</httpsMode>
<httpsPort>port_number</httpsPort>
</webServer>
</webServer>
Change the port of the <httpsPort> and make sure that the port is not occupied by other services or
applications. Save the webserver.xml file. (httpsNumber is numeric from 1 - 65535)
Note: The default port number is 53568.
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 Find the PowerPanel Business Edition service at the Control Panel/Administrator Tools/Services and
restart the service in order to access through this new setting.
1 1 . The host name and IP address at the Agent’s banner on the vMA of the VMware ESXi host displays
Unknown.
Follow below steps to correct this condition:
 Run the command ‘sudo vi /etc/hosts’ with root permission.
 Add the below snippet with the IP address and hostname.
192.168.1.1 hostname
Note: IP address and host name can be inquired using the commands ‘ifconfig’ and ‘hostname’.
 Restart the service using the commands ‘sudo service ppbed stop’ and ‘sudo ppbed service start’
 Login the page again. The host name and IP address will be correct.
12. My Client computer always shuts down/ hibernates on each time my system starts.
It may be caused by the following conditions:
 Due to too short shutdown time or an unresolved problem, a power event which causes system shutdown may
occur incessantly on each time system starts. For example, if a network communication lost event final results
in system shutdown, Client will be aware of communication loss and shutdown system soon.
 Make sure that Client computer is assigned to match the actual outlet connection. Computers on NCL outlets
will shutdown prior to ones on CL outlets when a power event occurs.
Follow below steps to avoid the Client shutdown/hibernation on each time system boots.
For Windows Users.
 Press F8 when your computer boots. Your system will go to Windows Advanced Options Menu and select
Safe Mode option to enter the safe mode.
 Log on to your computer as an administrator.
Note: When your computer is in safe mode, you'll see the words Safe Mode in the corners of your monitor.
 Edit the preferences.xml file located at <Installation_directory>/etc/client folder on the Client computer and
search the <shutdown_pause> tag as below example:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<preference>
……
<action>
……
<shutdown>
<shutdown_pause>false</shutdown_pause>
</shutdown>
</action>
</preference>
Change <shutdown_pause> value from false to true. Save the preferences.xml file and restart your computer.
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 Login the PPBE page to check the setting.
Note: All shutdown or hibernation in safe mode will not take effect by events evoked currently.
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 Restart the service to apply new setting from the PowerPanel Business Edition service of the Control
Panel/Administrator Tools/Services.
For Linux Users (Example for Ubuntu)
 Press and hold the Shift key as your computer reboot to enter the GRUB screen. Press “e” key to edit the
GRUB command.
 Lookup the commands similar to below examples. Append single parameter following the command as
‘root=UUIS=67f1e90f-d48b-40a3-9559-612cd821e4d1 ro quiet splash single’
linux /boot/vmlinuz-3.2.0-27-generic
root=UUIS=67f1e90f-d48b-40a3-9559-612cd821e4d1 ro quiet splash
$vt_handoff (skip…)
 Press the Ctrl + x key or F10 key to restart the boot up process of your Linux Core in the runlevel1 mode.
(single user mode)
Note: These changes are not persistent. Any change to the kernel boot options made this way will only affect
the next boot and only if you start that boot by pressing either “Ctrl + x” or “F10” while still in GRUB edit
mode.
 Edit the preferences.xml file located at <Installation_directory>/etc/client folder on the Client computer and
search the <shutdown_pause> tag as below example:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<preference>
……
<action>
……
<shutdown>
<shutdown_pause>false</shutdown_pause>
</shutdown>
</action>
</preference>
Change <shutdown_pause> value from false to true. Save the preference.xml file file and restart your
computer.
 Restart your computer to access the page to check the settings.
13. I install the Client on one single virtual machine and then make amounts duplicates. The Agent only
interacts with one of them.
Please follow below steps:
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When multiple virtual machines start, this may result in duplicating network names. Please contact the
administrator to resolve this condition first.
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
Stop the PPBE service. For Windows users, stop the service from Start > Control Panel > Administrative
Tools > Services > PowerPanel Business Edition Service. For Linux users, use the command “service
ppbed stop” to stop the service.
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Open the preference.xml file located at <Installation_directory>/etc/client. Delete the <uid> tag as below
example:
<uid>2c779a9a-818a-4949-a8b9-50535bf2f6c1</uid>
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Start the PPBE service. For Windows users, start the service from Start > Control Panel > Administrative
Tools > Services > PowerPanel Business Edition Service. For Linux users, use the command “service
ppbed start” to start the service.
14. I have downloaded the installer on the Linux from the website. The installer cannot be launched.
Before launching the PPBE installer, you must change its access permission on the installer. You must have
executable permission on the PPBE installer; otherwise the message “Permission Denied” will be displayed.
Run the below example command to change its permission of the 32-bit installer on 32-bit Linux platform.
sudo chmod u+x ppbe-XXX-linux-x86.sh (XXX is the version number of PPBE.)
Run the below example command to change its permission of the 64-bit installer on 64-bit Linux platform.
sudo chmod u+x ppbe-XXX-linux-x86_64.sh (XXX is the version number of PPBE.)
After the permission of the PPBE installer is changed, the installation procedure will be allowed to launch.
15. Inability to Shutdown NAS during Power Failure.
When using sshpass tool cannot shut the NAS down during power failure, the version of the sshpass tool may be
1.04.
The sshpass tool whose version is 1.04 will result in inabiltiy to shutdown NAS. You must check whether the
version of the sshpass tool is 1.04. If the version is 1.04, you must change another version..
FAQ
1.
If multiple computers are connected to a single UPS, how do I determine which computer to install the
Agent or the Client on to ensure each computer can be shut down gracefully in event of power outage?
The computer that is connected to the UPS with a serial or USB cable should install the Agent, and the remaining
ones should install the Client.
2.
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After the PowerPanel Business Edition installation is complete, how do I access the web interface?
On Windows, you can select the Start > All programs >PowerPanel Business Edition >PowerPanel Business
Edition Agent (or PowerPanel Business Edition Client/ PowerPanel Business Edition Center) for local use.
You can also enter the URL, http://hosted_computer_IP_address:3052, in the address filed of the web browser
from a remote computer.
On Linux, you only enter the URL, http://localhost:3052, the address field of the web browser from a remote
computer for a local access. You can also enter the URL, http://hosted_computer_IP_address:3052, in the
address filed of the web browser from a remote computer.
3.
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Which operation systems are supported by PowerPanel Business Edition software? And which browser
supports them?
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Refer to the Getting Started/Prerequisites for more details.
4.
My Client computer connects to a PDU. How do I ensure the IP address assigned on the
Power/Configuration page matches the actual PDU IP address? How do I ensure the outlet configured on
the Power/Configuration page matches with the actual connection?
Click the Identify button at the Outlet block screen. The PDU LCD screen will blink the outlet number on the
connected PDU. The PDU IP address can be verified by pressing the select button on the PDU until the IP
address displays on the LCD.
5.
What is the difference of the NCL (Non-Critical Load) outlet and CL (Critical Load) outlet? Which
equipment should connect to NCL outlet or CL outlets?
The NCL outlets are only available on specific UPS models and are designed to be powered off early to maximize
the battery runtime for the CL outlets. Non-critical equipment such as redundant equipment ,monitors, or other
non-critical equipment should be connect to the NCL outlets to be powered off early. This will maximize the
battery runtime for critical equipment such as servers on the CL outlets.
6.
The UPS/Load page allows users to establish communication with the Client by assigning the Client's IP
address. Are there other ways to establish communication?
Communication can be established by assigning the Agent's IP address on the Device Network Address section
on the Power/Configuration page in the Client. See the Power/Configuration for more details about how to
establish the communication with the Agent.
7.
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How can I make PowerPanel Business Edition run a program when a particular event has occurred?
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Create a .cmd file and save it into the extcmd folder of PowerPanel Business Edition installation folder. Then
write a command to run your own programs into this script file. Please refer to the default.cmd in the extcmd
folder to write your own script.
8.
I am not sure what the IP address of the UPS/PDU/ATS is. How can I obtain the correct IP address?
Use the Power Device Network Utility tool to help you to find the correct IP address of UPS/PDU/ATS. This
device list will list the all CyberPower device’s IP address on the local network.
9.
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How do I uninstall PowerPanel Business Edition?
On Windows, go to Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. Click the Change/Remove button of
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PowerPanel Business Edition to uninstall the program.
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On Linux and VMware ESXi, only PowerPanel Business Edition Client can be installed. The default installation
directory is /usr/local/ppbe on the Linux platforms and /opt/ppbe on VMware ESXi. Execute the uninstall.sh
command in the installation directory to uninstall the program.
10. How can I get a notice when a power condition has cleared?
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When a power condition is clear, it will broadcast a notification and also run the command file. A custom script
can be created for events. The script can utilize the environment variable EVENT_STAGE to compare the key
OCCUR to identify an event that has occurred or FINISH to identify an event that has cleared.
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11. What network protocol is used in PowerPanel Business Edition?
SNMP is used on communications between Client, Center, PDU or UPS with remote management card. HTTP
and HTTPS are used between the Agent and the Client.
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12. What the network ports are used by PowerPanel Business Edition?
Port 3052 (UDP/TCP), port 53568 (TCP), port 162 (UDP) and port 53566(UDP)
13. I try to set the Client to establish to communication with one of PDUs. How do I identify the targeted
device IP?
Refer to the Easy-to-Setup Device IP for details.
14. How do I ensure that the SNMP settings between the Client and UPS/PDU/ATS are properly setup?
To receive the trap notification from the UPS/PDU/ATS all the time, follow steps to verify the SNMP settings:
 Open the Network/Trap Notification page on the UPS/PDU/ATS web and the Security/Authentication page
on the Client.
 Confirm that the IP address of the Client can be found on the Network/Trap Notification page of the
UPS/PDU/ATS web. If the IP address can be searched, skip the step 3.
 If the IP address of the Client could not be found, click the Trap Receiver shortcut of the Network/Trap
Notification page to enter the Trap Configuration page. Enter the required data to add a new trap receiver.
 If the IP address of the Client could be found, verify the SNMP settings are matched.
15. How do I determine that if my computer is using hibernation or not?
If the operating system is Windows 2000, Windows XP or Windows Server 2003, please follow the below steps
to enable the hibernation:
 Open Power Options in the Control Panel. (Go to Start > Control Panel > Power Options.)
 Click the Hibernate tab, and then select the Enable hibernate support option. Click the OK button to close the
Power Options dialog box. The hibernation has been enabled. If the tab is not available, your computer
doesn’t support this hibernation.
If the operating system is Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, Windows 8 or Windows
Server 2012 please follow the below steps to enable the hibernation.
 Open the Command Prompt dialog box.
 Use the command powercfg.exe -hibernate on to enable the hibernation.
16. Which series does my UPS model belong to?
Check the UPS model and determine to which series your UPS belongs:
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If the model name conforms to the format of “OLxxxxRMXL”, “OLxxxx”, it belongs to Smart App Online
series.
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If the model name conforms to the format of “PRxxxxLCDRM”, “PRxxxxLCDRT”, “PPxxxxSWRM” or
“PPxxxxSW”, it belongs to Smart App Sinewave series.
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If the model name conforms to the format of “ORxxxxLCDRM” or “ORxxxxLCDRT”, it belongs to Smart
App Intelligent LCD series.
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If the model name conforms to the format of “OPxxxx” or “CPSxxxxAVR”, it belongs to Smart App AVR
series.
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If the model name conforms to the format of “OLxxxxTEXL” or “OLxxxxEXL-M”, it belongs to Paragon
Tower series.
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If the model name conforms to the format of “PRxxxxELCDRT” or “PRxxxxELCDRTXL”, it belongs to
Professional Rack Mount LCD series.
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If the model name conforms to the format of “PRxxxxE”, it belongs to Professional Rack Mount series.
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If the model name conforms to the format of “PPxxxxE”, it belongs to Professional Tower series.
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If the model name conforms to the format of “ORxxxxELCD”, it belongs to Office Rack Mount series.
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If the model name conforms to the format of “OPxxxxE”, “OPxxxxTE”, “OPxxxxUE” and “OPxxxxUTE”, it
belongs to Office Tower series.
17. How do I add USB connection to vMA (vSphere Management Assistant) on VMware ESXi for Agent to
establish communication?
Follow these steps to add a USB connection:
 Launch vSphere Client to click edit virtual machine settings to the target vMA.
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 Click Add button of the VMware Machine Properties to add a USB controller.
 Select USB Controller from the list and click the Next. (Select Serial Port if using serial connection.)
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 This will add a USB Controller, click Next to add a USB Device.
 Select New USB Controller and click Add to add a USB device.
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 Select USB Device item and click Next to proceed.
 Select the USB Device of the target UPS which is connected with vMA. Click the Next button to finish.
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Note: In order to make sure that USB device of the target UPS can connect to vMA after a USB controller is
added, it is strongly recommended to upgrade the virtual hardware to the latest version prior to adding a USB
controller and a USB device. See How do I upgrade the virtual hardware version of vMA for details.
18.
How do I upload the installer to vMA?
 Login the vSphere Client.
 Select the VMware host.
 Click Configuration
 Select the target datastore from the right hand side.
 Right click the target datastore and click Browse Datastore.
 Click Upload button on the toolbar and select the file you want to upload.
 Click OK button to continue with the upload files into the target datastore.
19.
How do I upgrade the virtual hardware version of vMA?
For vMA running on ESXi 5.x, it is recommended to upgrade the virtual hardware to version 8. To upgrade the
virtual hardware version of VMA as below steps:
 Start the vSphere Client and power off the target vMA.
 Right-click the virtual machine and select the Upgrade Virtual Hardware menu option to upgrade virtual
hardware.
 Click Yes to continue with the vMA upgrade.
 Power on the vMA to make the changes take effect.
20.
How do I restart the PowerPanel Business Edition service?
For windows, restart the service from the PowerPanel Business Edition Service > Services > Administrative
Tools > Control Panel.
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For Linux, run the commands in order to restart the service: sudo service ppbed stop and sudo service ppbed
start.
21.
How do I change the password to access the trust list of PowerPanel Business Edition?
The default password is “changeit”. User can edit <PPBE_installation_directory>/web/etc/cacertpd in the text
editor to replace the default password with the default one. PPBE_installation_directory is the directory to install
the PowerPanel Business Edition.
22.
I cannot add the new SSL certificate into the trust list.
Due the duplicate alias name is available in the trust list, the certificate cannot be added. In order to add the
new certificate into the list, the certificate which has the duplicate alias name should be removed from the list.
Follow the steps to remove the certificate:
 Switch to the <agent_installation_directory>/jre/lib/security directory in the command prompt.
cd <agent_installation_directory>/jre/lib/security
 Run the below command to remove the certificate from the trust list.
<agent_installation_directory>/jre/bin/keytool.exe –delete –alias <alias_name> -keystore cacerts
 Enter “changeit” as the password for the certificate removal.
 Enter “y” to apply the certificate removal.
 Restart the Agent service to reload the trust list and take effect. Refer to How to restart PowerPanel
Business Edition service of FAQ chapter for more details.
Glossary
 Citrix XenServer: A virtual-machine monitor allows several guest operating systems to execute on the same
computer hardware concurrently. XenServer is supported by Citrix systems, Inc.
 IP address: An IP address is a series of numbers that identifies a particular computer or NIC on a network. IP is
an abbreviation for Internet Protocol.
 HTTPS: Abbreviation for HTTP Secure. It provides encryption and secure identification of servers by using HTTP
with SSL/TLS protocol. HTTPS connection is usually used for the sensitive transaction.
 Power Device Network Utility: Is an easy to use tool to setup network configurations of the UPS
RMCARD/PDU/ATS. This includes setting the IP address, subnet mask, or gateway of UPS RMCARD/PDU/ATS.
 PDU: A PDU is a device which provides power output controls for individual outlets and connected equipment.
PDU is an abbreviation for Power Distribution Unit.
 SNMP: The simple network management protocol. It is used by network management systems for monitoring
network-attached devices for conditions that warrant administrative attention.
 SSL: Abbreviation for Secure Sockets Layer. SSL is a transaction security standard that provides data
encryption, server authentication, and message integrity.
 TCP/UDP: Family of protocols for the transport and network layers.
 TLS: Abbreviation for Transport Layer Security. TLS is a cryptographic protocol which provides communication
security over the internet. TLS and SSL provide data encryption and server authentication for message reliability.
 vMA: Abbreviation for vSphere Management Assistant. A virtual machine that includes prepackaged software
and supported by the VMware, Inc. allows administrators to run scripts and agents to manage ESXi hosts.
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 VMware ESXi: An enterprise-level computer virtualization product offered by VMware, Inc. It is a component of
VMware’s larger offering, VMware Infrastructure, and adds management and reliability services to the core server
products.
 Virtual Appliance: A virtual machine image is designed to run on a virtualization platform developed by VMware,
Inc. It is intended to eliminate the installation, configuration and maintenance costs associated with running
complex stacks of software.
 VMware vCenter: A vSphere’s centralized tool that allows for the management of multiple ESXi servers and
virtual machines from different ESXi servers through a single console application.
 Microsoft Hyper-V Server: A native hypervisor-based server virtualization product being offered by Microsoft
Corporation.
 ATS: ATS is an electrical switch that switches a load between two sources. It can switches power automatically to
a generator or other standby power source after a power outage. ATS is an abbreviation for Automatic Transfer
Switch.
 Environment Sensor: A sensor accessory that can be installed on UPS/PDU/ATS for monitoring environment
condition and obtaining information about the temperature and humidity.
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