Page 2 - Network Shutdown Module V3; User Manual; Table of Contents
www.eaton.com Network Shutdown Module V3 User Manual Table of Contents 1 Introduction to the EATON’s Network Solution ................................................................... 3 1.1 Overview ......................................................................................................
Page 3 - Notification alarms
www.eaton.com Network Shutdown Module V3 – User Manual - 34 003 934 XU / AE Page 2/65 7.2.2 « simple » configurations............................................................................................................................. 34 7.2.3 Simple associations of the previous configuratio...
Page 4 - Introduction to the EATON’s Network Solution; EATON’s Network Solution:; supervising; the UPSs over the Network,; protecting; the UPS to the Network.
www.eaton.com Network Shutdown Module V3 – User Manual - 34 003 934 XU / AE Page 3/65 1 Introduction to the EATON’s Network Solution 1.1 Overview EATON’s Network Solution: z provides information on events concerning the supply of power to the computers connected to your computer network, z carries o...
Page 5 - Monitoring the UPSs over the network; Depending on your needs, you can either use:; Management Proxy; include a Web server.
www.eaton.com Network Shutdown Module V3 – User Manual - 34 003 934 XU / AE Page 4/65 1.2 Monitoring the UPSs over the network Depending on your needs, you can either use: your Internet browser to monitor each UPS, as Management Proxy , Management Card and Shutdown Module include a Web server. your ...
Page 6 - Protecting the computers / servers; The Shutdown modules:; see “Multi-UPS systems” chapter
www.eaton.com Network Shutdown Module V3 – User Manual - 34 003 934 XU / AE Page 5/65 1.3 Protecting the computers / servers The Network Shutdown Module installed on each of the servers to be protected performs this function. Note that the Shutdown Module is available on several Operating Systems. T...
Page 7 - Connecting the UPS; Network Management; periodically accesses the information concerning the UPS,
www.eaton.com Network Shutdown Module V3 – User Manual - 34 003 934 XU / AE Page 6/65 1.4 Connecting the UPS 1.4.1 Connecting to the Network This function can be performed either through network Cards inserted in the UPS ( Network Management Card ) or through a software “agent” running on a nearby P...
Page 8 - Connection with Network Management Proxy; Network Management Card
www.eaton.com Network Shutdown Module V3 – User Manual - 34 003 934 XU / AE Page 7/65 Connection with Network Management Proxy On the diagram above, three types of connections are required: z a point-to-point link (serial or USB), z the electrical power cables, z the TCP/IP communication network. 1....
Page 9 - Installation; Connection steps
www.eaton.com Network Shutdown Module V3 – User Manual - 34 003 934 XU / AE Page 8/65 2 Installation Note: This user manual only applies to Network Shutdown Module V3. For previous versions of Network Shutdown Module V2.x, please read the HTML on line manual. 2.1 Hardware Pre-requisites (Electrical ...
Page 10 - Software Installation Pre-requisites; On the System Hosting « Network Shutdown Module V3 »; should be
www.eaton.com Network Shutdown Module V3 – User Manual - 34 003 934 XU / AE Page 9/65 2.2 Software Installation Pre-requisites 2.2.1 On the System Hosting « Network Shutdown Module V3 » 2.2.1.1 Windows Compatibilities: Network Shutdown Module V3 Windows is compatible and has been tested with: z Wind...
Page 11 - Broadcast administrator messages / Broadcast user messages; If you use a Firewall with all ports closed by default:; secured; Firefox is mandatory for Linux
www.eaton.com Network Shutdown Module V3 – User Manual - 34 003 934 XU / AE Page 10/65 z Mac Intel Mac OS X 10.4, 10.5, 10.6 z Mac PowerPC Mac OS X 10.4, 10.5 2.2.1.4 Standby configuration (Windows): In Configuration Panel -> Power Option properties: z You must unselect the Standby configuration ...
Page 12 - connections are operational:
www.eaton.com Network Shutdown Module V3 – User Manual - 34 003 934 XU / AE Page 11/65 2.3 Quick Start To install the Network Shutdown Module in 5 minutes, please perform the following steps on a machine running Windows 2000 / XP / 2003 / 2008 / Vista / 7, Linux or Mac OSX: z Step 1 (Pre-requisites)...
Page 13 - Software Installation Procedure; installation prerequisites.; Configuratio; New
www.eaton.com Network Shutdown Module V3 – User Manual - 34 003 934 XU / AE Page 12/65 2.4 Software Installation Procedure This section informs on how to install Network Shutdown Module to protect the computer system. Before starting the installation: z it is necessary first to install a Network Man...
Page 14 - Power device settings; Save
www.eaton.com Network Shutdown Module V3 – User Manual - 34 003 934 XU / AE Page 13/65 Power device settings > Save your configuration z Configure your password (recommended) z For multi-UPS systems, please refer to the chapter "Multi UPS systems" . z The Network Shutdown Module is now co...
Page 15 - Application deployment and silent installation (advanced); Network Shutdown Module application deployment; Uninstalling the Network Shutdown Module; Control panel
www.eaton.com Network Shutdown Module V3 – User Manual - 34 003 934 XU / AE Page 14/65 2.5 Application deployment and silent installation (advanced) After customizing the Network Shutdown Module configuration (name or IP address of Network Management Card/Proxy, events and actions, etc.), you can bu...
Page 16 - Minimal configuration steps; later; The IP address of the UPS that powers your server.; In the; Add; button
www.eaton.com Network Shutdown Module V3 – User Manual - 34 003 934 XU / AE Page 15/65 3 Minimal configuration steps 3.1 Introduction In this chapter we describe the basic and minimal configuration steps that must be performed before using the Network Shutdown Module. The other and optional configur...
Page 17 - Load shedding configuration on UPS powershare outlets
www.eaton.com Network Shutdown Module V3 – User Manual - 34 003 934 XU / AE Page 16/65 Load shedding configuration on UPS powershare outlets Remark: This load shedding function is not available if the UPS doesn’t have any switchable outlet. Note: For multi-UPS configurations, you have the possibilit...
Page 18 - Users accounts configuration; User accounts configuration
www.eaton.com Network Shutdown Module V3 – User Manual - 34 003 934 XU / AE Page 17/65 3.3 Users accounts configuration Click on the Users item of the Configuration section on the left menu. The default Login «admin» and default Password «admin» with Visualization – Management rights. Note: For secu...
Page 19 - Use
www.eaton.com Network Shutdown Module V3 – User Manual - 34 003 934 XU / AE Page 18/65 4 Use 4.1 Monitoring the server and the UPS(s) 4.1.1 Local access From the system where the Network Shutdown Module is installed, z You can use the following shortcut: For Windows: Start -> Programs -> EATON...
Page 20 - Server and UPS supervision; Section « Information on the protected server»; System page; Section concerning the UPS that powers the protected server; The commercial product name.; Status
www.eaton.com Network Shutdown Module V3 – User Manual - 34 003 934 XU / AE Page 19/65 z Enter the Login and Password (optional) z The following page appears: Server and UPS supervision Section « Information on the protected server» z Server name / IP address: The Network name of the machine hosting...
Page 21 - Values; The output load level of the device.
www.eaton.com Network Shutdown Module V3 – User Manual - 34 003 934 XU / AE Page 20/65 z Battery: Charging / Discharging / Battery fault. z Output: Main output status (ON/OFF/Internal Failure/On Automatic Bypass/Manual By Pass/Overload). Or output outlet status (ON/OFF). The outlet group that powers...
Page 22 - System and UPS event log; Network Shutdown Module event Log; UPS Events list
www.eaton.com Network Shutdown Module V3 – User Manual - 34 003 934 XU / AE Page 21/65 4.2 System and UPS event log In the Supervision section, Select the Log item, and the following page appears: Network Shutdown Module event Log Use the filter in the top right to choose the data to display: z All ...
Page 23 - Warning
www.eaton.com Network Shutdown Module V3 – User Manual - 34 003 934 XU / AE Page 22/65 z Redundancy lost (for multi-UPS systems) Warning . A problem has occurred on the device. Your application is still powered. Event list: z The system is powered by the UPS battery. z Output on automatic bypass. z ...
Page 24 - Test the communication with the UPS; Icon Description Meaning; communication parameters
www.eaton.com Network Shutdown Module V3 – User Manual - 34 003 934 XU / AE Page 23/65 4.4 Test the communication with the UPS After the installation, it is important to check that Network Shutdown Module communicates with the agent (Mgt. Proxy or the Network Management Card). 4.4.1 Simple Tests Tes...
Page 25 - Messages in verbose mode:; Event log; bin
www.eaton.com Network Shutdown Module V3 – User Manual - 34 003 934 XU / AE Page 24/65 4.4.2 Advanced tests For test purpose, it is also possible to display the messages in verbose mode and check the content. Messages in verbose mode: z Event log: It is possible to consult the Event log . z Advanced...
Page 26 - Other Configuration possibilities; Power devices and Users; Configure system parameters; System; System parameters configuration; Alarm reception mode
www.eaton.com Network Shutdown Module V3 – User Manual - 34 003 934 XU / AE Page 25/65 5 Other Configuration possibilities 5.1 Introduction Basic configuration steps are described before (refer to Power devices and Users ). In this chapter we describe other configuration possibilities. 5.2 Configure...
Page 27 - Shutdown Configuration; Use central configuration provided by Management Card/Proxy:; example of shutdown sequence.; Shutdown timer (Shutdown when timer reaches); example of shutdown sequence
www.eaton.com Network Shutdown Module V3 – User Manual - 34 003 934 XU / AE Page 26/65 5.3 Shutdown Configuration Shutdown Configuration page From this screen, you can define the following parameters: z Use central configuration provided by Management Card/Proxy: With this function, all the Network ...
Page 28 - Message broadcast to the administrator
www.eaton.com Network Shutdown Module V3 – User Manual - 34 003 934 XU / AE Page 27/65 Remark: If the shutdown timer on a client is the criterion that trips the shutdown procedure, automatic restart of the client is not guaranteed (the case where AC power returns and only the client station is shut ...
Page 29 - Checking for Upgrades; Check automatically; This operation will preserve your database information.
www.eaton.com Network Shutdown Module V3 – User Manual - 34 003 934 XU / AE Page 28/65 5.4 Checking for Upgrades This function gives you access to EATON software updates. Your Enterprise Power Manager will always be up to date if you select the Check automatically option. When a new software version...
Page 30 - appendix
www.eaton.com Network Shutdown Module V3 – User Manual - 34 003 934 XU / AE Page 29/65 Modifying events and actions is only necessary if you require your protection module to operate in a particular way. The default configuration ensures optimal protection of your installation. Modifying parameters ...
Page 31 - Multi-UPS Systems; complete list of UPSs compatible; Exception; UPSs in Hot standby (Sequential redundancy); MUST
www.eaton.com Network Shutdown Module V3 – User Manual - 34 003 934 XU / AE Page 30/65 6 Multi-UPS Systems 6.1 Caution Please check complete list of UPSs compatible with our Redundancy/Parallel mode service: Caution: We strongly recommend you contact trained EATON personnel for setup, in order to gu...
Page 32 - List of tested multi-UPS configurations; minimal number of UPSs; Server and multi-UPS supervision
www.eaton.com Network Shutdown Module V3 – User Manual - 34 003 934 XU / AE Page 31/65 z 2 UPSs in serial redundancy: z 2 unitary UPSs through Static Transfer Switch: z UPSs powering a server with multiple power supplies: z Some simple combinations of these electrical associations are also supported...
Page 34 - Multi-UPS configuration
www.eaton.com Network Shutdown Module V3 – User Manual - 34 003 934 XU / AE Page 33/65 6.3 Create a multi-UPS configuration For the multi-UPS configurations, you have to enter the IP address of each UPS that electrically powers the machine hosting the Network Shutdown Module. From the, Configuration...
Page 35 - Appendix; Single UPS Mode compatibility; In single UPS Mode
www.eaton.com Network Shutdown Module V3 – User Manual - 34 003 934 XU / AE Page 34/65 7 Appendix 7.1 Single UPS Mode compatibility 7.1.1 Card/Proxy compatibility In single UPS Mode , Network Shutdown Module V3 is compatible with following cards/Proxy: z Network Management Card Minislot 66102 (BA is...
Page 36 - UPSs in serial redundancy:; Single Phase; UPSs through Static Transfer Switch:; Single Phase
www.eaton.com Network Shutdown Module V3 – User Manual - 34 003 934 XU / AE Page 35/65 Note: The status of the Normal Secours box is not yet supervised by Network Shutdown Module V3 z 2 UPSs in Hot-Standby: Single Phase Comet EXRT, EXRT Note: Specific configuration for 2 UPSs in Hot standby (Sequent...
Page 37 - Simple associations of the previous configurations; This configuration has also been tested with 3 STSs; Servers with triple power supplies:
www.eaton.com Network Shutdown Module V3 – User Manual - 34 003 934 XU / AE Page 36/65 7.2.3 Simple associations of the previous configurations z Servers with single power supply (and Multiple STS): Single Phase (without synchro) Pulsar Extreme C Pulsar M, EX STS 16A (without synchro) Notes: z This ...
Page 38 - NOT
www.eaton.com Network Shutdown Module V3 – User Manual - 34 003 934 XU / AE Page 37/65 7.2.4 Configurations NOT supported z This configuration with STS in cascade is NOT supported by NSM V3 z This configuration with a load derived between the 2 UPSs in serial redundancy is NOT supported by NSM V3 z ...
Page 39 - Examples of Multi UPS configurations; Electrical drawing; Multi-UPS Systems and Event Management; Please refer to the
www.eaton.com Network Shutdown Module V3 – User Manual - 34 003 934 XU / AE Page 38/65 7.3 Examples of Multi UPS configurations Electrical drawing Description " Minimal number of necessary UPSs" 2 UPSs of 1000 VA in parallel through a Static Transfer Switch 1 UPS loaded at 75 % 1 UPS loaded ...
Page 40 - Application deployment and silent installation; in silent mode and provide the card IP address as a parameter
www.eaton.com Network Shutdown Module V3 – User Manual - 34 003 934 XU / AE Page 39/65 7.5 Application deployment and silent installation 7.5.1 Introduction Network Shutdown Module offers powerful features to easily deploy the application on several computers: z Silent Installation z Providing some ...
Page 41 - Build customized package; Package; Install the Shutdown Module in silent mode
www.eaton.com Network Shutdown Module V3 – User Manual - 34 003 934 XU / AE Page 40/65 Build customized package z In the Package section, click on the Build customized package button to build a customized package. z From the dialog box, then click on "OK". z A confirmation message is display...
Page 42 - Build a customized package; Example of secured deployment script for Linux:; account
www.eaton.com Network Shutdown Module V3 – User Manual - 34 003 934 XU / AE Page 41/65 z Build a customized package with specific parameters (ex: The Network Management Card IP address, the events and actions …). z Copy this package to the “target” machine in your chosen directory. z (Linux) If nece...
Page 43 - Single UPS Shutdown Sequence
www.eaton.com Network Shutdown Module V3 – User Manual - 34 003 934 XU / AE Page 42/65 z The following exclusive options define the installation / uninstallation mode : -install (with additional options if necessary) -uninstall (with additional options if necessary) z Additional options : -silent Ru...
Page 45 - Machine 1 Machine 2 Machine 3; Shutdown timer
www.eaton.com Network Shutdown Module V3 – User Manual - 34 003 934 XU / AE Page 44/65 Example A UPS protects 3 machines hosting a Network Shutdown Module. Machine 3 is programmed to shut down before the others to take some of the load off the UPS. Machine 1 Machine 2 Machine 3 Shutdown timer None N...
Page 46 - The Output load level of the first UPS is less than 50 %.; the UPS shuts off; (interrupts the supply of
www.eaton.com Network Shutdown Module V3 – User Manual - 34 003 934 XU / AE Page 45/65 7.7 Multi UPS shutdown sequence (example with Static Transfer Switch) Typical example of the backup time provided by 2 UPSs in redundancy through Static Transfer Switch. z The Output load level of the first UPS is...
Page 47 - Additional information on events and actions; Action settings tab
www.eaton.com Network Shutdown Module V3 – User Manual - 34 003 934 XU / AE Page 46/65 7.8 Additional information on events and actions 7.8.1 Action settings Tab In the Action settings tab you can configure the actions that are executed by the Network Shutdown Module. Action settings tab Select an a...
Page 49 - Shutdown parameters; hibernate; option is activated on the Hibernate tab sheet.
www.eaton.com Network Shutdown Module V3 – User Manual - 34 003 934 XU / AE Page 48/65 Shutdown parameters z Shutdown (-shutdown: default selection). This option shuts down your applications and the system, but does not de-energize the computer. The system offers the user the choice to de-energize t...
Page 51 - Configure the send email action
www.eaton.com Network Shutdown Module V3 – User Manual - 34 003 934 XU / AE Page 50/65 7.8.1.5 «Send email» Action Follow these steps to create a Send email action: Configure the send email action z Click on the Add button z Name : Enter the name of the new action (unique action identifier) z Type :...
Page 52 - Events Tab
www.eaton.com Network Shutdown Module V3 – User Manual - 34 003 934 XU / AE Page 51/65 7.8.2 Events Tab In this tab you can associate the action with the event(s) that will trigger the action : Events Tab z Select the action from the left hand side of the above screen => The list of events alread...
Page 54 - This action will; be really executed; Test Tab
www.eaton.com Network Shutdown Module V3 – User Manual - 34 003 934 XU / AE Page 53/65 7.8.3 Test tab In the "Test" tab you can execute the action (by simulating the event occurrence). You can select the event. Warning! This action will be really executed . Check that you're ready to perform...
Page 55 - The action parameters (execute and send email); Parameter
www.eaton.com Network Shutdown Module V3 – User Manual - 34 003 934 XU / AE Page 54/65 7.8.4 The action parameters (execute and send email) The Parameter... buttons let you access following screen: The action parameters (execute and send email) The following parameters can be transmitted to actions:...
Page 56 - your own system shutdown solution to be used.; Windows RunAs command or legacy mgeRunAs software utility; We advise you to use following Microsoft command
www.eaton.com Network Shutdown Module V3 – User Manual - 34 003 934 XU / AE Page 55/65 z your own system shutdown solution to be used. z For further information refer to the "shutdown.bat" file in the Network Shutdown Module installation directory. <Program Files\EATON\NetworkShutdownModu...
Page 57 - Instructions for use:; the; Generate; Shutdown Module; Run; action or in a script file.; Open console; option opens a DOS emulation console during execution.
www.eaton.com Network Shutdown Module V3 – User Manual - 34 003 934 XU / AE Page 56/65 z Localisation: The executable may be found in the Network Shutdown Module installation directory (by default <Program Files\EATON\NetworkShutdownModule\bin\tools>). z Instructions for use: 1. Fill in the do...
Page 58 - FAQ and Error messages; During Installation
www.eaton.com Network Shutdown Module V3 – User Manual - 34 003 934 XU / AE Page 57/65 7.9 FAQ and Error messages During Installation : (Linux) I’m running Debian Sarge (or some other distribution), and the NSM installer doesn't display the text properly. Some older systems are not configured to sup...
Page 59 - (Linux) The menu or the systray are missing; Execute the command; Solutions to build a customized package after reboot:
www.eaton.com Network Shutdown Module V3 – User Manual - 34 003 934 XU / AE Page 58/65 z wmsystray (http://freshmeat.net/projects/wmsystray/) for WindowMaker, z xfce4-systray for XFCE. (Linux) The menu or the systray are missing Some desktop or windows manager do not provide a way to register menus ...
Page 60 - Cannot display the UPS properties page. HTTP 404 error with IE.
www.eaton.com Network Shutdown Module V3 – User Manual - 34 003 934 XU / AE Page 59/65 In the page “Configuration -> Power Device”, when I click on the “Add” button the expected page is not displayed Solution: Check if an anti popup filter is activated on your web browser and configure this filte...
Page 61 - Glossary; Network Management Proxy; The; Shutdown Duration; RSA algorithm with a public key
www.eaton.com Network Shutdown Module V3 – User Manual - 34 003 934 XU / AE Page 60/65 8 Glossary IP address / name When TCP/IP is installed on a computer, an address and a name are assigned to the system. Each address or name are unique and the address is made up of four numbers, each between 0 and...
Page 62 - Acknowledgements
www.eaton.com Network Shutdown Module V3 – User Manual - 34 003 934 XU / AE Page 61/65 9 Acknowledgements 9.1 SQLite Huge thanks from the EATON software development team to the SQLite Project http://www.sqlite.org/. Their generous donation of the source code to the public domain helped us for this p...
Page 63 - Huge thanks from the EATON software development team to the
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