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Network Adapter

Installation and operation manual

MNSMP-03D

Contents

I. OUTLINE

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I.1.What is NetMan?

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I.2.What is SNMP?

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I.3.What is Network Adapter?

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I.4. Package content

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I.5. System requirements

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I.6. Specifications

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II. INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION

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II.1. Connecting the equipment

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II.1.1 Adapter configuration

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II.1.2 Hardware set-up

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II.1.3 Software set-up

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II.2. Main configuration menu of Network Adapter

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II.3. Description of options

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II.3.1 Network configuration

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II.3.2 Trap Receivers

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II.3.3 Set SNMP communities

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II.3.4 Additional setup screen

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II.3.5 Set UPS protocol

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II.3.6 Modem configuration

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II.3.7 Save configuration

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II.3.8 Restore configuration

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II.3.9 Service menu

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II.3.10 Exit

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II.4. Upgrading the NetMan firmware

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II.5. Testing and verifying the installation

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III. SUPPLEMENTS

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III.1. Using various NMS

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III.2. Glossary of technical terms

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Thank you for purchasing the product by our company.

To reach the maximum utilization of our product in operation, we advise you to read this manual thoroughly, prior to this product installation and operation.

Specifications and technical data in this manual are as up-to-date as possible. With regards to perpetual improvement of our products, the producer reserves the right to changes without prior notice, and takes no responsibility for casual aberrations not included or presented here.

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I. OUTLINE

I. 1. What is NetMan ?

This device is a network interface between the UPS and the LAN, is able to communicate in severals way:

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TCP/IP UDP to be used in combination with our management software that is available for all the common operating systems present on the market.

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HTTP to monitor the UPS status directly from a normal web browser without any added software

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Telnet to configure the NetMan throw the network

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NetMan is able also to manage a modem. This is used to call the service center, that immediately report the UPS failure.

I. 2. What is SNMP ?

With nowadays market environment using computer networks which become larger and more complex, it is important to protect precious and confidential information and data.

Your computer systems connected to an uninterruptible power supply prevents from any data loss in case of electricity outage. And what you need is a reliable equipment for monitoring and control over each UPS within your computer system.

To monitor critical or operational states there is a standard network protocol for network management - Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). This protocol is a particle of IP protocols set even when there are solutions based on other network protocols

(IPX, etc.).

A PC or workstation supported by your UPS may perform the critical function that cannot be cancelled by the provided network station monitoring. Or, your UPS may support peripheral accessories and not the PC or workstation that has the ability, with suitable software, to monitor the UPS directly via a serial interface network solution for monitoring and control of the UPS.

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Management Information Base ( MIB )

MIB (Management Information Base) is a virtual structure used for communication between a NMS and SNMP Agent. MIB consists of OIDs (Object Identifiers) that label the variables which can be controlled and monitored by a NMS (Network Management Station).

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I. 3. What is Network Adapter?

The Network Adapter enables the network management of UPS units or other equipment. Adapter is supplied with basic accessories that can be completed according to individual customer's needs and requirements. In Figure 1 you see the Network Adapter

(NetMan101 version), in Figure 2 there is an example of connection between Network

Adapter NetMan 102 and UPS; this device is an expansion card for your UPS to insert directly into UPS slot (for Ups models supporting that), but functionality is exactly the same of

NetMan101: in this manual everything explained about NetMan101 is the same for

NetMan102.

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Fig. 1 Network Adapter NetMan 101

Description of controls and connectors :

1. UTP Ethernet LAN

2. Signaling LED’s for network activity

3. Terminal connect to configure adapter

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NetMan 102

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2

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Rear side of UPS

Fig.2 Network adapter NetMan 102

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Fig. 3 Connecting Network Adapter NetMan 101 to an UPS

Adapter connects to the twisted-pair Ethernet (10 base T) network via RJ-45 connector.

Adapter communicates with a NMS via the Ethernet network. Adapter includes SNMP agent that implements Management Information Base (MIB) and, at the same time, communicates with the UPS via a serial interface, and thus creates a data interconnection between the systems.

Network Management Stations (NMS) can receive critical states of the UPS (traps) and are able to monitor the important data about the UPS, for example input and output voltages, battery status, etc. Moreover, the set of SNMP commands can remotely activate various instructions for the UPS and control the supply of power from the UPS to the connected load. For example it supports a remote restart of connected equipment.

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UPS

Device 1

SNMP Adapter

Terminal

Emulation

Station

NMS

File

Server

BootP

Server

TFTP

Server

Fig. 3 Connecting Network Adapter to the network.

Network adapter was designed after a careful consideration of needs of wide range of network environments. As a result it offers network management with several supports :

* Universality and flexibility

* Network Interface Card (NIC) slot provides the Network Adapter, via a manufacture-configured interface, to Ethernet.

User-configured parameters are stored in the Network Adapter´s nonvolatile memory.

Configuration can be updated via RS-232 port via a terminal.

Some proceeds in this Manual utilize specific parts of the Network Adapter. Before you start working under these proceeds, make familiar with the Adapter's specific parts. In

Figure 4 you see the Adapter and its main parts.

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Fig. 4 Main parts of Network Adapter NetMan 101

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Description of controls and connectors :

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Power cord connector 12V DC (connect the AC/DC adapter)

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Port to connect to UPS via serial line

I. 3 Package content

The Network Adapter package contains the following items :

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Network Adapter

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AC/DC adapter

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Installation and operation manual for Network Adapter is inside floppy disk in PDF format

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Installation diskette in MS- DOS format, labeled SNMP MIB

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RS-232 cable for connecting to the terminal (Terminal Emulation Station)

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I. 4 System requirements

Before you begin to install Network Adapter, make sure to have the following parts:

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items given in article I.3 Package content

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possibility to create network connection

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Network Management Station (NMS) based on SNMP, to verify the installation or the web browser to test the HTTP communication or the UPS management software to test the

UDP communication.

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terminal (Terminal Emulation Station) with RS-232 and terminal emulation software for

SNMP Agent configuration. This terminal can be a PC or other computer capable of activating the terminal emulation software with X-modem protocol. It must be capable of connection to Network Adapter via RS-232 connection. Terminal emulation software can be either Windows HyperTerminal or any similar software pack.

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equipment cooperating with Network Adapter, in this case an UPS.

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following values :

- IP address and network mask of Network Adapter for the given network

- IP address of a NMS for sending traps

- Community definitions for Network Adapter

- IP address of gateway/router

Figure 5. Network Adapter package content.

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Additional installation requirements

To install the adapter to Ethernet (10BaseT) network you need a UTP or STP cable with RJ 45 plugs.

Specifications and Recommendations for 10BASE-T Ethernet Cabling

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RJ-45 cabling is also known as Twisted Pair Ethernet (TPE) or Unshielded Twisted

Pair (UTP) 10BASE-T.

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The cable must comply with the IEEE 802.3 10Base-T standards 2-pair, Category 3 or higher, UTP cable.

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The cable between the adapter and the hub must be no more than 100 meters (328 feet) and no less than 2.5 meters (8 feet).

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IMPORTANT: Pins 1 and 2 must be a pair, and pins 3 and 6 must be a pair.

Straight-through cable for 10BASE-T cabling

Function Pin # to Pin #

TX+ 1 <--------> 1

TX-

RX+

RX-

2 <--------> 2

3 <--------> 3

6 <--------> 6

When everything necessary for installation is ready and you are familiar with the main adapter parts, you can configure your adapter for your computer system.

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I. 5 Specifications

Electrical characteristics

Input: Nominal input voltage : direct connection :

Maximum input current :

12V DC

0,3 A

Output :

1 x RS 232 TERMINAL and MODEM

1 x RS 232 UPS CONNECTION

1 x ETHERNET 10BaseT

Interference down to the limit R02 according to technologic standard STN 34 2860

Dimensions and weight

Dimensions : width height depth

Weight :

Covering :

77 mm

28 mm

158 mm

300 g

IP20

Environmental conditions

Operational temperature :

Storing temperature :

Relative operational humidity :

+ 5 o

C to + 40 o

C

- 5 o

C to + 50 max. 80% o

C

Relative storing humidity : max. 90%

Environment dustiness : The volume of dust particles in the air should not exceed 0,75 kg/m

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Network adapter

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connectable to any network architecture

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equipment can be connected via RS-232

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equipment can be any product supported by Network Adapter

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configurable from terminal and Telnet (after the first terminal configuration).

SNMP Agent

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offers SNMP protocol for connection to a NMS

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communicates with the NMS via UDP/IP protocol

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enables the NMS to control MIB OID`s

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signals critical states of connected equipment (traps) to the NMS.

Terminal Emulation Station (TES)

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a PC or workstation with RS-232 interface, and terminal emulation software for Network

Adapter configuration

− the system can either be a PC-compatible computer or any computer software with Xmodem protocol, and which can be connected to Network Adapter via RS-232.

− terminal emulation software can be, for example, Windows HyperTerminal or any similar terminal emulating the software pack

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enables configuration and testing of Network Adapter

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enables the firmware upgrade for the adapter (using the X-modem protocol)

− enables direct communication with connected equipment

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NIC Driver

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provides software connection to specific NIC enables to configure NIC enables to receive data via NIC

− enables to send data via NIC

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provides (Packet Driver) services for Network Adapter

Network Interface Subsystem

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provides HTTP services for Network Adapter

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provides UDP/IP services for Network Adapter

− provides TELNET service for Network Adapter

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provides TFTP client service to upgrade the adapter firmware.

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II. INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION

II. 1. Connecting the equipment

II. 1. 1. Adapter configuration

Adapter must be configured before it is used. Adapter contains own configuration software and it can be configured locally only.

Adapter configuration

Adapter contains a configuration software that can be accessed by connecting the

Adapter to computer with running emulation software (TES). When configuration is complete, disconnect the Adapter from the terminal and install it to your network.

To use the built-in software for Network Adapter configuration you need a terminal with RS-232 serial port, or a PC with terminal emulation software for example Windows

Terminal. Set the serial link to 9600 baud, No parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no control flow.

NOTE : Configuration software is always activated with this setting, even you change the adapter`s serial configuration.

Connecting the adapter to terminal and starting the configuration software :

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Connect the serial cable to the Network Adapter`s configuration port and to the serial port on terminal

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Connect power supply for Network Adapter

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Wait for about 10 seconds, then press Enter and the main configuration menu is displayed

If the main configuration menu is not displayed, interrupt power supply to Network

Adapter and repeat steps 2 and 3. If the main configuration menu is still not displayed, check the following conditions :

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check the communication settings on the terminal you are using. It must be set to 9600 baud, No parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no control flow.

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if the serial link configuration is correct, check the cables and plugs

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repeat steps 2 and 3. If the main configuration menu is not displayed even after these steps, please, contact the factory or your distributor for help.

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II. 1. 2. Hardware set-up

The figure below shows the simpliest hardware configuration of Network Adapter.

NMS

WEB

UPS

Device 1

SNMP Adapter TELNET

UDP

Terminal

Emulation

Station

Network Interface Card (NIC) configuration.

Connecting the Network Adapter NETMAN 101

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Use the UPS cable to connect the Network Adapter to the UPS via RS-232 interface.

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Connect the Network Adapter to the power supply and the power-supply to the mains or into an UPS.

Connecting the Network Adapter NETMAN 102

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Turn off the UPS.

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Remove the slot box cover and insert the NetMan 102.

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Close the slot box with the cover and turn on the UPS.

II. 1. 3. Software set-up

Network Management Station (NMS) Configuration

Each NMS has its own user interface. In this part you find general instructions how to configure a NMS for connecting to Network Adapter. For details, see the User Manual to the

NMS. The configuration instructions for some types of NMSs is in Supplement III.2

Adding the Network Adapter to the NMS configuration

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TFTP

Inform the NMS of the presence of Network Adapter by entering the Network

Adapter`s IP address in NMS configuration.

Recompiling the MIB on the NMS station

Create a SNMP control of MIB on the NMS station. This operation will place MIB to the NMS of MIB database from the floppy included.

Activation of critical states (traps) on NMS

Make sure to have activated critical states (traps) on the NMS

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II. 2. Main configuration menu of Network Adapter

When a terminal is connected to the Adapter`s configuration port and the Adapter is switched on, several reports are displayed (after having inserted default password: password):

When the terminal is connect to SNMP adapter, and after you press ENTER, the menu of options is displayed enabling the user to see the adapter`s configuration and watch its actual state.

II. 3. Description of options

General rules of work with the software :

This menu communicates with you in the English language only. The menu options are selected by writing the corresponding number and pressing ENTER. You can make correction of the entered values by pressing Backspace. If you agree with the actual value of a variable,

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just press Enter and the value will not be changed. If you do not agree, write a new value. In most cases, the screen displays information of possible values for the given variable. In case of an incorrect value, an error report is displayed.

When you want to erase the text issue, enter at least one space as the value. When you want to erase the numeral or address issue, enter zero as the value.

II. 3. 1. Network Configuration (menu 1)

Here you can see and change basic parameters for correct connection of Adapter to the computer network and the adapter’s monitoring. Important parameters are (others are only to give an identification to the device):

SNMP MAC address (Serial NO)

Here is displayed the unique hardware address. It is assigned by IEEE and it cannot be altered or otherwise changed.

SNMP IP address

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Write the IP address assigned to the Adapter. To change the IP address, use the format

aaa.bbb.ccc.ddd, where aaa, bbb, ccc and ddd are numbers from 0 to 255. If you write a number outside this interval, the software reconverts the number to a value from the interval 0 to 255. If you do not know the IP address, call your system administrator.

Mask IP address (network mask - Netmask)

Write a network mask for the adapter. To change the network mask (

Netmask)

address, use the format aaa.bbb.ccc.ddd, where aaa, bbb, ccc and ddd are numbers from the interval 0 to 255. If you write a number outside the interval, the software reconverts the number to a value from the interval 0 to 255. If your local network is divided into subnetworks, make sure to have the value set (for example, 255.255.0.0).

Router IP address (gateway)

Define the gateway address. The gateway is a predefined termination for all packets not addressed to the local network. Use the format aaa.bbb.ccc.ddd, where aaa, bbb, ccc and ddd are numbers from the interval 0 to 255. If you write a number outside the interval 0 to 255, the software reconverts the number to a value from the interval. If the gateway is not used, enter zero value (0).

SysContact, SysName, SysLocation

These 3 strings define the names for the Contact and name of the administrator and the location. Are used only in the NMS program.

UDP port

The UDP port can be changed if another device on the network use the same.

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II. 3. 2. Trap receivers (menu 2)

These are the snmp managers to which you want Device will send traps (NMS and Teleguard).

It is possible specify what community must be use to send the traps.

Trap community

This command changes the name of community used by some SNMP manager to receive the traps. Write up to 16 alphanumeric characters to specify the trap-community.

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II. 3. 3. Set SNMP communities (menu 3)

Get community

This command changes the name of community used by SNMP manager to perform

GET operations. Write up to 16 alphanumeric characters to specify the get-community.

Set community

This command changes the name of community used by SNMP manager to perform

SET operations. Write up to 16 alphanumeric characters to specify the set-community.

II. 3. 4. Additional Setup Screen.(menu 4)

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To set a different password from the default, the password will be asked for confirm.

It is also possible start the Web server to send HTTP pages to a browser with "HTTP connection", enable the Telnet with "Telnet connection", ATTENTION! The Telnet connection has a timeout of 1 minute.

Can be configured a modem on the Terminal serial port see the part no. 3.6. with "MODEM connection".

It is possible moreover to create a virtual UPS; this function, enabled with "UPS Direct mode" permits to connect on the Terminal serial port another NetMan or a computer to manage the

UPS.

Finally it is possible set-up a password for the UDP communication with the software, so the management of the UPS can be secure and inaccessible from non authorized computer.

To set a different password from the default, the password will be asked for confirm.

II. 3. 5. Set UPS Protocols (menu 5)

In this menu, select the type and communication parameters of the monitored UPS.

You will find all data you need to insert here correct entries on the UPS label: look for

PRTK.

code. The UPSname is the UPS model name, UPS address and NetMan address is not used.

The UPS serial number is used for the Modem communication with the Teleguard service program. This number is written on the UPS data label.

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II. 3. 6. Modem configuration (menu 6)

The modem configuration menu enable the NetMan to communicate with a modem.

The modem will be connected to the Terminal port.

There are 2 telephone numbers that can be called in the sequence: number 1- number 2, for the numbers of repeat configured and waiting the delay time configured.

The modem init string is used to configure the modem, the default init string for US Robotics modem is:

ATE0V1&H0&R1&I0&D0S0=0&W

The alarm level define for what alarm the NetMan will start to call:

0 no call

2 call for internal fault alarm

3 call for all alarm.

The accept incoming call flag enable/disable the possibility that an external modem call . This may be used for security reasons.

IMPORTANT! :

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the modem must be configured before connected to the NetMan with a terminal emulation software for example Windows HyperTerminal with the string

ATE0V1&H0&R1&I0&D0S0=0&W0

after connect to the NetMan and reboot the NetMan

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II. 3. 7. Save Configuration (menu 7)

To save the configuration.

II. 3. 8. Restore Configuration (menu 8)

To restore default saved configuration.

II. 3. 9. Service menu (menu 9)

On this menu you can access only after you have inserted the login password.

Set Hosts 1-7

It is possible define up to 7 hosts or subnetworks that will be enabled for the network communication with the NetMan. This communication comprises all the NetMan supported protocols even the ping.

To specify a subnetwork it is used the *.

Reset Netman

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It is used to reset the NetMan.

Upgrade firmware

With this command it is possible make the firmware upgrade in two different ways: if you are connected via serial port it will be possible make the upgrade using the Xmodem protocol, if you are connected via Telnet the firmware will be upgraded making a download from a

TFTP server specified at the point A of this menu.

NetMan will find the file named netman10x.bin on the server, if this file exists the firmware upgrade will be done with the new firmware.

It is also possible make the upgrade from a computer with the TFTP server executing the command UPDATE included on the floppy disk in bundle.

The command has the follow sintax:

update <netman address> <firmware file.bin> <TFTP server>

At the end of the upgrade the NetMan will reboot automatically after about 10 seconds.

Set TFTP server

It is used to configure the server TFTP from it will be possible download the new firmware.

This address has full access to the NetMan like the host addreses on the access list.

II. 3. 10. Exit

To exit from the configuration program press q.

For reconfiguration, insert again the password to start the configuration program.

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II.4. Upgrading NetMan firmware

Before upgrading the firmware, make sure that you have everything listed in paragraph 1.5 as well as the firmware file (BIN file) that can be downloaded from our site www.upstechnet.com

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II. 4. 1. Upgrading via serial port

Connect the TERMINAL port of NetMan to the serial port on the PC using the supplied

CB378 cable. Activate the Terminal Emulation software with X-Modem protocol

(HyperTerminal), configuring it as described in paragraph II.1.

Then perform the following operations:

1.

Power NetMan using the special power supply provided.

2.

Access the main menu and select menu 9.

3.

Press “9” to start the upgrade.

4.

Wait until the message “Press D download software…” appears, as shown in figure 8.

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Figure 8: Connection to upgrade Firmware: start

In this case, the connection has been assigned the name “NetMan”.

5.

Press “D” within 10s to start the download.

6.

Select “Send File…” on the “Transfer” menu, as shown in figure 9 below.

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Figure 9: Connection to upgrade the Firmware: selecting “Send File”

7.

Upload the Firmware upgrade file, selecting the X-modem protocol on the pull-down menu as shown in figure 10.

Figure 10: Connection to upgrade the Firmware: transferring the file

8.

Lastly, click on the “Send” button and wait for the file to be transferred.

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Should an error occur during the transfer, disconnect the board and repeat the operation.

Access menu 4, Additional Setup Screen, to check that the firmware version has been upgraded.

II. 4. 2. Upgrading via TFTP

The upgrade requires a TFTP server to which the firmware image will be copied.

There are two ways to upgrade the firmware:

1) by running the UPDATE command from the provided floppy disk.

The command has the following syntax:

update <netman address> <firmware file.bin> <TFTP server>

When the upgrade is complete, NetMan will automatically start up again after about 10 seconds.

2) by forcing the upgrade from menu 9 on NetMan. NetMan searches for the file called netman10x.bin on the TFTP server. If the file exists, the flash memory will be upgraded with the new firmware.

When the upgrade is complete, NetMan will automatically start up again after about 10 seconds.

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II. 5 Testing and verifying the installation

HTTP

Open the browser and write the NetMan IP address on the location you must see the UPS status.

UDP

Start the upsview giving the NetMan IP address, you must see the UPS status with all the values not in the form "???"

SNMP

Verification of the basic physical address of Network Adapter:

From the NMS, perform Ping on the IP address assigned to Network Adapter.

SNMP Get :

From the NMS, perform SNMP Get from MIB OID controller.

SNMP Set :

From the NMS, perform SNMP Set on MIB OID controller.

SNMP Trap:

From Network Adapter, emulate Trap to the NMS. One of the ways how to do it is to

simulate a drop-out.

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III. SUPPLEMENTS

III. 1. Using various NMS

Network Adapter is a device that can work in many types of networks and can be controlled by various NMSs.

Shown here is the description of how to configure some of the most used NMSs for

Network Adapter. We hereby do not attempt to present an exhausting description or propose to prefer specific NMS to other NMS. As well, this is not intended to be a comparison of the given NMS.

We suppose that the user has a basic knowledge of NMS as such. With respect to the fact that SNMP is a world-wide standard, other NMS can also be used without any problems.

The MIB diskette is in DOS format.

Novell NetWare Services Manager 1.0 (NSM)

Control of adapter`s host address (ping) :

From the main NMS menu select

Fault and then Test Connectivity. In Test Connectivity

Dialog Box, Insert, enter the IP address into IP Address Box and press Test. If the adapter responds,

Status Box reports the result, otherwise it indicates that the response from IP address has not been received.

Installation of MIB controller on the NMS :

Copy the MIB from the diskette to the directory / nms / snmpmibs / current. From main

NMS menu, select Tools and then SNMP Alarm Integrator. From Dialog Box go to subdirectory / nms / snmpmibs / current and complete all MIB. This enables the NMS to receive critical states (traps) sent by Network Adapter.

Connecting the Network Adapter Object to Management Map :

The NMS will search Network Adapter and in the meantime will connect it to its

Management Map.

Reading the OID controllers :

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To see and read the controller data stored in MIB OID, you need to set MIB Profiles.

These profiles enable to adjust various OID configurations you might want to see due to their relationship.

From the main NMS menu, select Tools and then SNMP MIB Browser. In Dialog Box create new profiles and record them under names. Here you can define how often the Network

Adapter will select the given profile, to which SNMP Community it will be applied, and which

OID or OID groups will be selected. You also have to give an IP address to the Network

Adapter. By pressing OK you start the process.

Setting the OID controllers

See article “Reading the OID controllers“ to learn how to set profile browsing. If you wish to change the value of OID, stop the selection process by clicking on the red icon. Select the OID to be changed, press ENTER, write a new value, close the

Dialog Box and click on the

Hand icon to enter the new value to Network Adapter. Click on the green icon to restart the selection process.

For detailed information about NSM see NetWare Services Manager User`s Guide and

NetWare Management Map User`s Guide.

Novell NMS or Novell ManageWise

Checking the host address (ping) of the adapter :

From main NMS menu, select Fault and then Test Connectivity. In Test Connectivity

Dialog Box, insert IP address to IP Address Box and press Test. If the adapter responds, Status

Box reports the result. Otherwise, Status Box indicates that the response from IP address has not been received.

Installing MIB controller on the NMS :

Copy the MIB from diskette to directory / nms / snmpmibs / current.

From main NMS menu select

Tools and then SNMP MIB Compiler. Compile MIB in this directory to NMS. This enables the NMS to receive critical states sent by Network Adapter.

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Connecting the Network Adapter Object to Management Map :

NMS will search Network Adapter and, in the meantime, will connect it to its

Management

Map.

Reading the OID controllers :

From main NMS menu, select Tools and then SNMP MIB Browser. In Dialog Box create new profiles and record them under names. Here you can define how often the Network Adapter will select the given profile, to which SNMP Community it will be applied, and which OID or

OID groups will be selected. You also have to give an IP address to the Network Adapter. By pressing OK you start the process.

HP Open View Network Node Manager 3.0 (NNM)

Installing the MIB controller on the NMS :

Copy the MIB from diskette to directory / usr / OV / snmp_mibs. In NNM select the option menu Options : / load / unload MIB`s : SNMP..., then select Load, select MIB and press

Close.

Connecting the Network Adapter Object to Management Map

Select submap and then select Edit : Add Object. Select a suitable type from the group of objects. With the middle button on the mouse move the generally used symbol subclass of the controller to submap and then write the name for the object in Selection and Label fields from dialog box

Add Object.

Reading the OID controllers :

From the menu, select Monitor : MIB Values : Browse MIB : SNMP. Then see the information on Network Adapter or on controllers by moving to MIB.

Setting the OID controllers

From the menu, select

Monitor : MIB values : Browse MIB : SNMP. Select the variable MIB to be changed and click on it. Write a new value and click on

Set Click on Start Query to display the changes. For more detailed information on NNM see

HP Open View Network

Manager User`s Guide.

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SunConnect SunNet Manager 2.0 (SNM)

Installing the MIB controllers on the NMS :

Copy the MIB to a directory specified by key-word na.snmp.schemas in directory / usr / snm /

snm / conf. Usually, it is / usr / snm / agents.

Perform mib2schema on MIB. This will create corresponding files xxx.mib.oid,

xxx.mib.schema and xxx.mib.traps.

In the box of SNM control panel select File/Load. Click on xxx.mib.schema and click on Load.

Activate the new shell box. Go to directory / usv / snm / agents and perform build_oid. Finally, open xxx.mib.traps to the file specified by the key-word na.snmp-trap.default in directory / usr

/ snm / snm.conf. Usually, it is / var / adm / snm / snmp.traps. Now, SNM will understand error reports from Network Adapter.

Connecting the Network Adapter Object to Management Map :

There are three ways how to connect it : connect it to

submap, where there is an associate controller for Network Adapter connect it to

subview from an associate controller and it will take the state of a controller connect it to

cloud or to an independent browsing from the controller. It is the place where all controllers can be resident.

Write submap in which the controller will be placed. With the right button on the mouse select

Edit / Create / Component / lanbox. This will add a controller and Properties dialog box is displayed. Write the name of Network Adapter so as it is in / etc / hosts or in the name of the server.

Write

SNMP RdCommunity

Write

SNMP WrCommunity

Select the requested MIB. Choose a color for it. Finally, before you can use the above created glyph, you must create an managed device view. Select relevant submap and with the first mouse button select Edit / Create / view / subnet. Key in the view name. Now copy and paste

the glyph into the managed device view.

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Reading the OID controllers

Select the controller glyph with the right button on the mouse and select Quick

Dum /xxx-MIB

and then one of the MIB groups. A box will be displayed, showing the frame display of the group.

Setting the OID controllers :

Select the controller glyph with the right button on the mouse. Now, select

Set Request / xxx-

MIB /<OID name>.

Application Set Tool will be displayed. Click on Get button to enter the actual values. Select a new value by clicking on New Value and then by clicking on the Set button. To browse the changed values, click again on the Get button. For more detailed information about SNM, see

SunNet Manager User`s Guide.

III. 2. Glossary of technical terms

In this glossary are found the technical terms concerning the NETMAN 101/102

Network Adapter and brief definitions of these terms.

Agent - an SNMP application in network elements (hosts). These protocol applications are responsible for conducting the network controlling functions required by the network manager from the NMS.

Boot P Server - (Boot Protocol) - host language providing services for Boot Protocol. This enables the hosts, that do not know their IP address, to learn the address form the net.

Ethernet - a local computer network technology created by Xerox Corporation.

Flash EPROM - (Erasable Programmable read-only Memory) - a memory chip in which the stored data can be changed by program and the data remain stored even after electricity outage.

Gateway - a computer connected to several nets and directory packets between them. The packets can be of various higher-level protocols.

IP - Internet Protocol - a standard TCP/IP protocol defining an IP datagram as a unit of information passing through the network.

IP address - a 32-bit address given to TCP/IP network users. It is assigned for connecting the host to the network. IP address consists of a net part and a host part.

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MIB - Management Information Base - a database (setting the variables) supported by

Network Adapter

NMS - Network Management Station - a station which monitors SNMP equipment.

NIC - Network Interface Card - a hardware interface for connection to the network

OID - Object Identifier - variables defined in MIB

RS-232 - data transfer specification for serial connection between the equipment and the computer.

Router - controls the network operation between various networks or their segments, according to the target IP address. The protocols of higher levels must be the same, network environments can differ.

SNMP - Simple Network Management Protocol - a standard protocol used to monitor the devices, gateways and networks.

TCP/IP - Transmission Control Protocol / Internet Protocol - a name for combined TCP and

IP protocols

TES - Terminal Emulation Station - a computer with a software emulating a simple terminal.

UDP/IP - User Datagram Protocol/Internet Protocol - a standard TCP/IP protocol. Enables data transmission between applications run by various users. UDP uses IP to deliver data

UPS - Uninterruptible Power Supply

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