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Page 3 - ONTENTS
C ONTENTS A BOUT THIS G UIDE Introduction viiConventions vii I NTRODUCTION Networking Terminology 1-1 I NSTALLATION The SuperStack II UPS Management Module 2-1Before You Start 2-2 Installing the Management Module 2-2 C ONFIGURING THE M ANAGEMENT M ODULE Before You Start 3-1Local Configuration 3-1 Us...
Page 7 - Introduction; The icon conventions that are used in this guide are:
A BOUT T HIS G UIDE Introduction This guide describes how to install and use the SuperStack ° II UPS Management Module. Each procedure is outlined in a series of steps. These procedures are written primarily for network supervisors who are responsible for installing and configuring the Management Mo...
Page 8 - The text conventions that are used in this guide are:
vi A BOUT T HIS G UIDE The text conventions that are used in this guide are: Convention Description “Enter” vs. “Type” When the word “enter” is used in this guide, it means to type something, then press the Return or Enter key. Do not press the Return or Enter key when an instruction simply says “ty...
Page 9 - NTRODUCTION; Networking Terminology; Network
1 I NTRODUCTION In the modern business environment, communication and sharing information is crucial. W ith computer networks becoming larger and more complex, a constant power supply is vital to the operation of our organization. Your computer system relies on the battery backup of an Uninterruptib...
Page 10 - Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)
DUA1602-0AAA01 1-2 C HAPTER 1: I NTRODUCTION Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is a protocol that controls how a management station gains information from a device. SNMP is composed of three areas: ■ A set of rules that define how a management station can communicate with a device. ■ A Manag...
Page 11 - NSTALLATION; The SuperStack II UPS Management Module; The Management Module is available in two different models:
2 I NSTALLATION This chapter describes the SuperStack II UPS Management Module and how to install the module in the SuperStack II UPS. The SuperStack II UPS Management Module The Management Module is a single box that connects to the SuperStack II UPS directly through the management power connector....
Page 12 - Ethernet Model Connections
DUA1602-0AAA01 2-2 C HAPTER 2: I NSTALLATION werden dürfen. Schließen Sie keine Telefonanschlüsse an diese Buchsen an. Figure 2-1 Ethernet Model Connections Figure 2-2 Token-Ring Model Connections
Page 13 - Before You Start; Twisted-pair cable for an Ethernet network; Installing the Management Module; Removing the Blanking Plate on the SuperStack II UPS
DUA1602-0AAA01 Before You Start 2-3 Before You Start You must have a SuperStack II UPS installed and operating to use the Management Module, in addition to one of the following cables: ■ Twisted-pair cable for an Ethernet network ■ The patch cable (STP or UTP) for your Token Ring network type Instal...
Page 14 - Sliding the Module into the UPS
DUA1602-0AAA01 2-4 C HAPTER 2: I NSTALLATION Figure 2-4 Sliding the Module into the UPS 3 Connect the male end of the management power cable (provided with the module) into the management power connector on the back panel of the UPS. Connect the other end of the cable to the management power connect...
Page 16 - “Figure 3-1 Main Configuration Screen for Ethernet”; Using the Configuration Screens
DUA1602-0AAA01 3-2 C HAPTER 3: C ONFIGURING T HE M ANAGEMENT M ODULE 2 Plug the other end of the serial cable into the serial port on the back of the terminal. 3 Press [Return]. The Main Configuration screen for the module type appears ( “Figure 3-1 Main Configuration Screen for Ethernet” or “Figure...
Page 17 - Main Configuration Screen for Ethernet; Changing the Configuration Fields; “Trap Level
DUA1602-0AAA01‘ Changing the Configuration Fields 3-3 Figure 3-1 Main Configuration Screen for Ethernet Figure 3-2 Main Configuration Screen for Token Ring Changing the Configuration Fields The first fields you must configure are IP address, Netmask and Default Gateway, and for Token Ring, Ring Spee...
Page 18 - CF
DUA1602-0AAA01 3-4 C HAPTER 3: C ONFIGURING T HE M ANAGEMENT M ODULE IP address, type: IP a.b.c.d where a, b, c, and d are numbers between 0 and 255. The new values do not appear until you press [Enter] on a blank command line to redisplay the screen. If you enter a command without a new value, the ...
Page 19 - GW
DUA1602-0AAA01‘ Changing the Configuration Fields 3-5 If you do not know the Netmask value to use, contact your network administrator. Press [Enter] to save the new setting and return to the configuration screen. Gateway (GW) To change the default gateway, type GW followed by a space and the default...
Page 20 - Type; BR; followed by a space and the number of times the
DUA1602-0AAA01 3-6 C HAPTER 3: C ONFIGURING T HE M ANAGEMENT M ODULE BOOTP retries (BR) Type BR followed by a space and the number of times the Management Module should request BOOTP configuration. You can specify any positive number up to 255 (the default is 30). If you set this field to 0, no BOOT...
Page 21 - To change the UPS Unit ID field type; CG; followed by a space and
DUA1602-0AAA01‘ Changing the Configuration Fields 3-7 Press [Enter] to save the new setting and return to the configuration screen. UPS Unit ID (ID) To change the UPS Unit ID field type ID followed by a space and the “name of the UPS unit“ that you are currently configuring. You must use quotes to e...
Page 22 - CS
DUA1602-0AAA01 3-8 C HAPTER 3: C ONFIGURING T HE M ANAGEMENT M ODULE Set-community name (CS) Type CS followed by a space and the community name to change the community name the SNMP manager uses when performing set or get operations. Type up to 16 alphanumeric characters to specify the set-community...
Page 23 - SC
DUA1602-0AAA01‘ Changing the Configuration Fields 3-9 sysContact (SC) Type SC followed by a space and the “system contact name“ to change this field. You must use quotes to enclose the system contact name. Type up to 63 alphanumeric characters to identify someone to contact with questions about this...
Page 24 - To access this screen from the Main Configuration screen, type; HS; Host Table Setup Screen
DUA1602-0AAA01 3-10 C HAPTER 3: C ONFIGURING T HE M ANAGEMENT M ODULE Host Table Setup Screen The Host Table Setup screen allows you to add hosts permanently to the Management Module’s Host Table. The host table automatically adds hosts as nonpermanent entries when host communication is established ...
Page 25 - PI
DUA1602-0AAA01‘ Host Table Setup Screen 3-11 IP Address (HI) Type HI and the host number followed by a space and the IP address of the host entry that you want to modify. Use the format a.b.c.d, where a, b, c, and d are numbers between 0 and 255. If you type a number that is not in this range, an er...
Page 26 - To set the trap type, type; TT; and the host number followed by a
DUA1602-0AAA01 3-12 C HAPTER 3: C ONFIGURING T HE M ANAGEMENT M ODULE Press [Return] to save the new setting and return to the host access list. The default setting for this field is 0 (None). Trap Type (TT) To set the trap type, type TT and the host number followed by a space and the trap type. The...
Page 27 - “Before You Start”; Ethernet Model; To connect an Ethernet Management Module to the network:
4 C ONNECTING T O T HE N ETWORK Be sure you have the appropriate cables and connectors as described in “Before You Start” on page 2-3. Ethernet Model To connect an Ethernet Management Module to the network: 1 Plug one end of a twisted-pair cable into the RJ-45 port on the Management Module. 2 Plug t...
Page 28 - Exiting the Configuration Program; To save your configuration, type; SA; Your SuperStack II UPS Management Module is now configured.
DUA1602-0AAA01 4-2 C HAPTER 4: C ONNECTING T O T HE N ETWORK Exiting the Configuration Program To save your configuration, type SA and press [Return]. This command saves the changes entered in the Main Configuration screen and restarts the Management Module. Your SuperStack II UPS Management Module ...
Page 29 - Standards; Physical Specifications
A T ECHNICAL S PECIFICATIONS Standards The SuperStack II UPS Management Module has been designed to comply with the following standards: Physical Properties Physical Specifications Operating Environment: 0-90% (noncondensing) humidity Operating Temperature: 0-40°C (32-105°F) Safety UL 1950CSA C22.2-...
Page 30 - Serial Port Pin Out; Serial Port Numbering
DUA1602-0AAA01 A-2 A PPENDIX A: T ECHNICAL S PECIFICATIONS Serial Port Pin Out Figure A-1 Serial Port Numbering Only three links should be made. Other pin definitions are for information only, and are not supported. Figure A-2 Serial Port Cabling (Module to PC/Terminal)
Page 31 - ROUBLESHOOTING; Troubleshooting Chart
B T ROUBLESHOOTING Use the following troubleshooting chart to help you solve any problems that may occur with the SuperStack II UPS Management Module. Table B-1 Troubleshooting Chart Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Management Module does not respond to SNMP get requests, but does respond to...
Page 33 - On-line Technical Services; World Wide Web site; Com Bulletin Board Service; Access by Modem
C T ECHNICAL S UPPORT 3Com provides easy access to technical support information through a variety of services. This appendix describes these services. On-line Technical Services 3Com offers worldwide product support seven days a week, 24 hours a day, through the following on-line systems: ■ 3Com Bu...
Page 34 - Access by ISDN; World Wide Web Site; To use ThreeComForum:
DUA1602-0AAA01 C-2 A PPENDIX C: T ECHNICAL S UPPORT Access by ISDN ISDN users can dial-in to 3ComBBS using a digital modem for fast access up to 56 Kbps. To access 3ComBBS using ISDN, dial the following number: (408) 654-2703 World Wide Web Site Access the latest networking information on 3Com’s Wor...
Page 35 - ComFacts Automated Fax Service
DUA1602-0AAA01 3ComFacts Automated Fax Service C-3 2 Enter go threecom. 3 Press [Return] to see the Ask3Com SM main menu. 3ComFacts Automated Fax Service 3Com Corporation’s interactive fax service, 3ComFacts, provides data sheets, technical articles, diagrams, and troubleshooting instructions on 3Co...
Page 36 - Diagnostic error messages; Support from 3Com
DUA1602-0AAA01 C-4 A PPENDIX C: T ECHNICAL S UPPORT qualified to provide a variety of services, including network planning, installation, hardware maintenance, application training, and support services. When you contact your network supplier for assistance, have the following information ready: ■ D...
Page 37 - Returning Products for Repair
DUA1602-0AAA01 Returning Products for Repair C-5 *These numbers are toll-free Returning Products for Repair A product sent directly to 3Com for repair must first be assigned a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) number. A product sent to 3Com without an RMA number will be returned to the sender uno...
Page 40 - VCCI STATEMENT
Page 41 - Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty HARDWARE: 3Com warrants its hardware products to be free from defects in workmanship and materials, under normal use and service, for the following lengths of time from the date of purchase from 3Com or its Authorized Reseller. If a product does not operate as warranted during the a...
