Dell PowerEdge UPS 500T User manual

Dell UPS Local Node Manager
USER'S GUIDE EXTENSION FOR MICROSOFT VIRTUAL ARCHITECTURES
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Microsoft virtual architecture:
Hyper-V 6.0 Manager
Hyper-V Server (R1 & R2)
Main Operating System: 2008Enterprise R2 x64 (hosting Hyper-V)
Hyper-V Manager
Hyper-V Server R1,
R2
Dell UPS Local Node
Manager

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Introduction .................................................................................................................................................... 3
2. Installation ...................................................................................................................................................... 4
2.1. Installation Prerequisites................................................................................................................... 4
2.1.1. Test configuration with Hyper-V Manager........................................................................................ 4
2.1.2. Test configuration with Hyper-V Server R1 & R2 .............................................................................. 4
2.2. Microsoft Hyper-V Manager / Hyper-V Server R1 & R2 configuration.............................................. 5
2.2.1. “Guest Component Service” installation........................................................................................... 5
2.2.2. Services configuration ....................................................................................................................... 5
2.3. Dell Hardware architecture ............................................................................................................. 10
2.4. Network architecture ...................................................................................................................... 10
2.5. Installing Dell ULNM on Hyper-V Server R1 & R2 and Windows Server 2008 R2 (Hyper-V Manager)
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2.6. Uninstalling Dell ULNM ................................................................................................................... 12
2.7. Useful commands............................................................................................................................ 12
2.8. Alarms reception ............................................................................................................................. 13
2.9. Using Dell ULNM with Hyper-V Server R1 & R2 or Hyper-V Manager ............................................ 13
2.9.1. Step 1 (Access) ................................................................................................................................ 13
2.9.2. Step 2 (Configuration) ..................................................................................................................... 14
2.9.3. Step 3 (Operation)........................................................................................................................... 15
3. Appendix ....................................................................................................................................................... 16
3.1. References....................................................................................................................................... 16

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1. INTRODUCTION
Dell is a world class supplier of hardware and software optimizing business continuity on your
Microsoft virtual platforms worldwide. The system includes controlling proper boot and graceful
shutdown of:
The virtual machines hosted on a same physical machine.
The main operating system hosting Microsoft Hyper-V or Hyper-V Server.
Dell UPS Local Node Manager is Dell’s solution to automate various data security functions.
It:
Continuously waits for information from the UPS Management Card (Dell PN H910P)
connected to the Dell UPS.
Warns administrators and users if AC power fails
Proceeds to shutdown system before the end of battery backup power is reached.
Restarts machines when AC power restarts.
Microsoft Hyper-V (or Hyper-V Server) controls the Virtual Machine’s shutdown and restart
functions. Dell UPS Local Node Manager can be installed on the main operating system (hosting
Hyper-V).
Dell UPS Local Node Manager will consolidate information from the UPS which is supplying the
server. Advantages of installing our protection software on the main operating system (hosting
Hyper-V) include:
Only one deployment of Dell ULNM on physical machine, to manage all virtual machines.
Silent deployment possibility.
Dynamic management of virtual machines configuration, with a personalized script.
This manual will guide you through the installation and configuration process of the Dell UPS Local
Node Manager on Microsoft Hyper-V (or Hyper-V Server) platform.
Dell tested virtualization security in a redundant power supply configuration, for system shutdown,
electrical shutdown, and reboot.

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2. INSTALLATION
This section will guide the user through the installation process of Dell UPS Local Node Manager on
Microsoft Hyper-V architecture. Use of Dell UPS Local Node Manager will allow continuity of the
electrical power supply to the end user’s internal power system.
2.1. INSTALLATION PREREQUISITES
2.1.1. TEST CONFIGURATION WITH HYPER-V MANAGER
This procedure was validated using Microsoft Windows 2008 Enterprise R1, R2 x64 as the main
operating system (hosting Hyper-V). The system had the following applications installed:
Microsoft Hyper-V hosting several virtual machines :
oWindows 2000 Server SP4 and Advanced Server SP4
oWindows Server 2003 x86/x64 R2 SP2
oWindows Server 2008 x86/x64 SP1/SP2
oWindows XP Professional SP2/SP3 and x64 SP2
oWindows Vista SP1/SP2 (except Home editions)
oWindows Seven x86/x64 (except Home editions) (Only On Server 2008 R2)
oSUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 SP2 & 11
oRed Hat Enterprise Linux 5.2/5.3/5.4 x86/x64
Dell UPS Local Node Manager for Windows.
2.1.2. TEST CONFIGURATION WITH HYPER-V SERVER R1 & R2
This procedure was validated using Hyper-V Server running on an x64 machine.
Microsoft Hyper-V Server was hosting:
oWindows 2000 Server SP4 and Advanced Server SP4
oWindows Server 2003 x86/x64 R2 SP2
oWindows Server 2008 x86/x64 SP1/SP2
oWindows XP Professional SP2/SP3 and x64 SP2
oWindows Vista SP1/SP2 (except Home editions)
oWindows Seven x86/x64 (except Home editions) (Only on Hyper-V Server R2)
oSUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 SP2 & 11
oRed Hat Enterprise Linux 5.2/5.3/5.4 x86/x64
Dell UPS Local Node Manager for Windows.
Note: Hyper-V Server doesn’t support RS232 communication port; please connect the UPS through
the USB link or through the Network link.

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2.2. MICROSOFT HYPER-V MANAGER / HYPER-V SERVER R1 & R2 CONFIGURATION
For the automatic OS boot on start-up, the user must configure the physical machine to allow
automatic OS boot on start-up. This is found in the machine’s BIOS.
For further information, see specific documentation of the physical hardware.
Note: It may be required to activate Virtualization Technology Enabled (in the machine’s BIOS) to run
Hyper-V, in CPU Information -> Virtualization Technology -> Enabled
To enable graceful virtual machines shutdown, it is necessary to install on each Virtual Machine the
additional program “Guest Component Service” included in the operating system and to configure it.
2.2.1. “GUEST COMPONENT SERVICE” INSTALLATION
Open the Hyper-V console and start your virtual machine.
Select the Action tab  insert the disk integration services.
Install the Service. To check that installation works fine, verify that the software is available
in the Control Panel of the virtual machine ("Add / Remove Programs").
2.2.2. SERVICES CONFIGURATION
Open Hyper-V console and select the virtual machine where the service was installed.
Do a Right-click. Choose Settings  Integration Services.
Check the box "Operating System shutdown".

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This configuration is illustrated on the following screenshot:

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To ensure an automatic boot of each virtual machine when Microsoft Hyper-V starts-up, use the
following procedure:
From the “Hyper-V” manager:
oSelect the virtual Machine list
oSelect the “Virtual Machine”
oSelect Parameters  Manage  Automatic Start Action
oChoose the appropriate parameters for the virtual machine that coincide with the
start rules of the specific application.
This configuration is illustrated on the following screenshot:

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Follow this procedure to ensure an automatic graceful shutdown of each virtual machine when
Microsoft Hyper-V stops:
From the “Hyper-V” manager:
oSelect the virtual Machine list,
oSelect the “Virtual Machine”
oSelect Parameters  Management  Automatic Stop Actions,
oChoose the appropriate parameters for the virtual machine, to fit with shutdown
rules of the specific application
This configuration is illustrated on the following screenshot:

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Note: With Windows Hyper-V Server, this configuration will be done remotely.
MMC Microsoft console is installed on a remote computer running Windows 2008 Server or Vista
SP1.

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2.3. DELL HARDWARE ARCHITECTURE
The prerequisites for Dell UPS Local Node Manager installation are described in the "Dell UPS Local
Node Manager –User Guide" chapter: “Installation Prerequisites“. (http://www.dellups.com/)
For UPS systems compatibility, please refer to the chapter “Appendix -> Compatibility List”
2.4. NETWORK ARCHITECTURE
All hardware elements must have an operational network configuration that allows free dialog
amongst each other.
Connections through the following ports must be authorized within the firewall of the main
operating system:
Connections on tcp port 4679 and 4680 to enable a remote access for supervision and
configuration through Web Browser. These ports are reserved at IANA
(http://www.iana.org/).
Connections through TCP port 80 must be opened as a destination port (for output) on the
machine hosting Dell UPS Local Node Manager. (To enable communication between Dell
UPS Local Node Manager and Network Management Card).
To configure network parameters of the main operating system, please refer to its user manual.
2.5. INSTALLING DELL ULNM ON HYPER-V SERVER R1 & R2 AND WINDOWS SERVER
2008 R2 (HYPER-V MANAGER)
Download the latest version of Dell UPS Local Node Manager Windows version package from
Dell’s website : http://www.dellups.com/ and choose the version windows of Dell ULNM
Copy the package on your system.
Execute the package from the DOS Windows command and Go to the directory where you
placed Dell UPS Local Node Manager.