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Power management
Power Protector software
HP Power Protector software ensures maximum power reliability of computer systems through comprehensive
control of UPSs. The easy-to-use browser interface enables novice users to configure and manage power
protection settings. To download the latest version of HP Power Protector software, see the HP website
(http://www.hp.com/go/rackandpower).
NOTE: To install and configure the software, see the software user guide. The software user
guide is available for download from the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/rackandpower).
HP Power Protector:
• Does not require complex management systems, which simplifies deployment, configuration, and
management of UPS-protected environments.
• Manages a graceful shutdown of attached devices during utility power failures.
• Prioritize the shutdown timing of attached computers.
• Customizes alert generation with modifiable dialog boxes, command execution, and email and
broadcast messages.
• Monitors the status of the UPS and reports alarms.
• Displays a power log for analysis.
• Manages independent UPS load segments to provide separate power control of attached load devices.
The HP UPS Network Module (P/N AF465A) is a Minislot with an easy-to-use browser interface, which gives
you comprehensive control of the UPS and enables you to monitor and effectively manage power
environments. The UPS Network Module supports either a single UPS configuration or a dual redundant UPS
configuration for no single-point-of-failure.
The UPS Network Module can be configured to send alert traps to HP Systems Insight Manager and other
SNMP management programs or used as a stand-alone management system. This flexibility enables you to
monitor and manage UPSs through the network. To facilitate day-by-day maintenance tasks, the embedded
management software provides detailed system logs.
The UPS Network Module provides remote management of a UPS by connecting the UPS directly to the
network. Configuration and management of the UPS from anywhere and at any time through a standard web
browser.
The UPS Network Module (Minislot) is ideal for:
• Small to enterprise-sized customers that will benefit from remotely managing their UPS.
• Adding protection via the redundant UPS configuration.
• Gracefully performing scheduled shut-downs of attached equipment.
• Notifying administrative personnel in the event of a power failure.
• Prioritizes the timing of attached load device shutdowns.
