HP UPS Network Module User manual

HP UPS Network Module
User Guide
Abstract
This document includes installation, configuration, and operation information for the HP UPS Network Module. This document is
for the person who
installs and maintains power products. HP assumes you are qualified in the servicing of high-
voltage equipment and trained in recognizing hazards
in products with hazardous energy levels.
Part Number: 637918-001
June 2011
Edition: 1

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Contents 3
Contents
Overview..................................................................................................................................... 6
Overview ................................................................................................................................................. 6
Features ......................................................................................................................................... 6
HP Power Protector overview ...................................................................................................................... 7
Supported hardware configurations............................................................................................................. 7
Configuration A .............................................................................................................................. 7
Configuration B............................................................................................................................... 8
Web interface requirements........................................................................................................................ 9
Quick installation and setup overview ........................................................................................................ 10
Component identification............................................................................................................. 11
Front panel connectors and LED indicators.................................................................................................. 11
Installing the HP UPS Network Module .......................................................................................... 12
Precautions............................................................................................................................................. 12
Required tools......................................................................................................................................... 12
Installing the UPS Network Module............................................................................................................ 12
Connecting the network cable................................................................................................................... 13
Connecting the configuration cable ........................................................................................................... 14
Launching a terminal emulation program.................................................................................................... 14
Configuring the UPS Network Module network settings ................................................................................ 15
HP UPS Network Module web interface ........................................................................................ 16
HP UPS Network Module web interface overview........................................................................................ 16
Accessing the web interface ..................................................................................................................... 16
Browser security alert............................................................................................................................... 17
Establishing a secure session for Internet Explorer .............................................................................. 17
Establishing a secure session for Mozilla .......................................................................................... 18
Establishing a secure session for Firefox ........................................................................................... 18
Establishing a secure session for Google Chrome .............................................................................. 19
Navigating the web interface.................................................................................................................... 19
Views .................................................................................................................................................... 19
Power Source screen...................................................................................................................... 20
Manual Control screen................................................................................................................... 25
Schedule Shutdown screen ............................................................................................................. 26
Logs ...................................................................................................................................................... 27
UPS Data Log screen...................................................................................................................... 27
Event Log screen............................................................................................................................ 28
System Log screen ......................................................................................................................... 29
Settings.................................................................................................................................................. 30
System Settings screen ................................................................................................................... 30
Access Control screen .................................................................................................................... 31
Network Settings screen ................................................................................................................. 32
Time Settings screen....................................................................................................................... 34
Shutdown Parameters screen........................................................................................................... 35
SNMP Settings screen .................................................................................................................... 39
Notified Applications screen ........................................................................................................... 40

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Email Notification screen................................................................................................................ 42
Firmware Upload screen ................................................................................................................ 45
HP UPS Network Module Configuration Menu ............................................................................... 46
HP UPS Network Module Configuration Menu overview............................................................................... 46
Accessing the Service Menu ..................................................................................................................... 46
Navigating the menus.............................................................................................................................. 46
Main menu............................................................................................................................................. 46
Reset submenu .............................................................................................................................. 47
Network Configuration submenu ..................................................................................................... 47
Systems Insight Manager integration............................................................................................. 48
Systems Insight Manager overview ............................................................................................................ 48
Discovering the UPS Network Module........................................................................................................ 49
Configuring HP SIM to receive traps .......................................................................................................... 50
Configuring the UPS Network Module to send traps to HP SIM...................................................................... 50
Optional power monitoring using SNMP ....................................................................................... 51
SNMP monitoring.................................................................................................................................... 51
Configuration parameters ............................................................................................................ 52
Shutdown parameters .............................................................................................................................. 52
Updating the firmware ................................................................................................................ 55
Updating the firmware overview................................................................................................................ 55
Firewall configuration.................................................................................................................. 56
Configuring the firewall on Windows......................................................................................................... 56
Security considerations................................................................................................................ 64
Security considerations overview............................................................................................................... 64
Alert messages ........................................................................................................................... 65
UPS alarms............................................................................................................................................. 65
SNMP trap codes ....................................................................................................................... 69
SNMP trap codes.................................................................................................................................... 69
Specifications............................................................................................................................. 72
Technical characteristics........................................................................................................................... 72
Default parameters .................................................................................................................................. 73
Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................................... 75
Client communication failure with HP UPS Network Module in a VMware operating system.............................. 75
Client server is not restarting..................................................................................................................... 75
Clients cannot communicate with UPS after swapping HP UPS Network Module with another UPS..................... 75
Failure to communicate with the serial or USB ports ..................................................................................... 75
Forgot login password ............................................................................................................................. 75
UPS Network Module fails to boot after upgrading the firmware ................................................................... 76
UPS is not powered on after a scheduled shutdown ..................................................................................... 76
Technical support........................................................................................................................ 77
Before you contact HP.............................................................................................................................. 77
HP contact information............................................................................................................................. 77
Regulatory compliance notices ..................................................................................................... 78
Regulatory compliance identification numbers............................................................................................. 78
Federal Communications Commission notice............................................................................................... 78

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FCC rating label............................................................................................................................ 78
Class A equipment......................................................................................................................... 78
Class B equipment......................................................................................................................... 78
Declaration of conformity for products marked with the FCC logo, United States only....................................... 79
Modifications.......................................................................................................................................... 79
Canadian notice (Avis Canadien).............................................................................................................. 79
European Union regulatory notice ............................................................................................................. 80
Disposal of waste equipment by users in private households in the European Union......................................... 80
Chinese notice ........................................................................................................................................ 81
Japanese notice ...................................................................................................................................... 81
Korean notice ......................................................................................................................................... 81
BSMI notice............................................................................................................................................ 82
Acronyms and abbreviations........................................................................................................ 83
Index......................................................................................................................................... 86

Overview 6
Overview
Overview
The HP UPS Network Module works with HP Power Protector software to monitor, manage, and protect
power environments. The UPS Network Module can send email and text notification messages to configured
recipients and alert traps to specified SNMP management programs, such as HP Systems Insight Manager,
or used as a stand-alone management system.
NOTE: Text notification on mobile phones require the use of an external provider that converts
emails into text notifications on mobile phones.
The HP UPS Network Module includes:
•HP UPS Network Module web interface ("HP UPS Network Module web interface overview" on page
16)—A graphical interface that is accessed with a web browser
•HP UPS Network Module Configuration Menu (on page 46)—A text-based menu that is accessed
through a terminal emulation session
For a detailed list of supported UPSs, see the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/rackandpower).
Features
The UPS Network Module is a minislot card that requires UPSs equipped with a minislot. The UPS Network
Module:
•Monitors the status, performs UPS diagnostics, and transmits periodic reports.
•Manages independent UPS load segments to provide separate power control of connected equipment.
•Prioritizes the timing of equipment shutdown, and reboots connected equipment by load segment.
•Delays restart by load segment after a power outage to sequence the startup of system components.
•Shuts down and reboots the UPS and attached equipment, based on a user-specified schedule.
•Sends customized email, broadcast, and text notification messages and SNMP traps.
•Displays logs for analysis.
•Includes enhanced HP SIM integration.
•Includes multi-language support.
•Supports IPv4 and IPv6.
•Provides automatic date and time adjustment through an NTP server.
•Supports fast Ethernet 10/100 MB compatibility with auto-negotiation on the RJ-45 network port.
•Allows for installation while the UPS is online, to maintain the highest system availability.
When used in conjunction with the UPS Network Module, HP Power Protector:
•Manages an automatic, graceful shutdown of attached equipment during a utility power failure.

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•Issues computer commands at power failure.
•Supports network-attached server communications.
•Supports a customizable Events script.
•Provides redundancy feature support.
•Is compatible with the R1500 G3 UPS, R/T3000 G2 UPS, R5000 UPS and R7000 UPS.
For more information, see the HP Power Protector User Guide on the HP website
(http://www.hp.com/go/rackandpower).
HP Power Protector overview
HP Power Protector is a UPS software management application that can be used standalone without the UPS
Network Module in an Administrator/Client configuration or with the UPS Network Module in a Client
configuration only.
The HPPP Client runs on a local or network server and allows the UPS Network Module to gracefully shut
down the operating system of that server and optionally run a script during power failure. Install the HPPP
Client on any machine that is powered by the UPS and any machine that the UPS Network Module uses to
initiate a shutdown command.
For more information, see the HP Power Protector User Guide on the HP website
(http://www.hp.com/go/rackandpower).
You can also use a third-party SNMP manager to monitor the power protection. For more information, see
"SNMP monitoring (on page 51)."
Supported hardware configurations
The UPS Network Module can be attached in any of the following configurations:
•Configuration A (on page 7)—One or more HPPP Clients are powered by a UPS and communicate with
one UPS Network Module over the network.
•Configuration B (on page 8)—One or more HPPP Clients are redundantly powered by two UPSs and
communicate with two UPS Network Modules over the network.
Configuration A
This figure illustrates one or more HPPP Clients are powered by a UPS and communicates with one UPS
Network Module over the network to begin a graceful shutdown in the event of a power failure or other
configured shutdown events.
NOTE: Up to 35 HPPP Clients can be managed by one HP UPS Network Module.

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Item Description
1 UPS with an HP UPS Network Module
2 HPPP Client server
3 HPPP Client server
4 HPPP Client server
5 Network
6 Remote workstation browsing into the HP UPS Network
Module or HPPP Client over the network
Green Power connection
Red Communication path
Configuration B
This figure illustrates one or more HPPP Clients are redundantly powered by two UPSs and communicate with
two UPS Network Modules over the network to begin a graceful shutdown in the event of a power failure or
other configured shutdown events.
NOTE: Up to 35 HPPP Clients can be managed by one HP UPS Network Module.

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Item Description
1 UPS with an HP UPS Network Module
2 UPS with an HP UPS Network Module
3 HPPP Client server
4 HPPP Client server
5 Network
6 Remote workstation browsing into the UPS Network
Module or HPPP Client over the network
Green Power connection
Red Communication path
Web interface requirements
The following table lists the minimum requirements necessary to operate the UPS Network Module web
interface.
Software Browser
Internet Explorer
•
Windows Internet Explorer 7
•
Windows Internet Explorer 8
•
Windows Internet Explorer 9
Mozilla HP-UX Mozilla 1.4.x
Firefox
•
Linux Firefox 3.5.x (native to Linux version)
•
Windows Firefox 3.6.15
•
Windows Firefox 4
Google Chrome 10.x

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Quick installation and setup overview
1. Install the UPS Network Module ("Installing the UPS Network Module" on page 12) and configure the
network settings ("Configuring the UPS Network Module network settings" on page 15).
2. Access the web interface.
3. Configure the power fail settings using the Shutdown Parameters screen (on page 35).
4. (optional) Configure additional settings using the menus under Settings (on page 30).
5. Install and configure the HPPP Client on all servers to be protected by the UPS. After all Clients are
configured at the servers, they are automatically added by the UPS Network Module and appear on the
Notified Applications screen (on page 40).
For more information, see the HP Power Protector User Guide on the HP website
(http://www.hp.com/go/rackandpower).

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Component identification
Front panel connectors and LED indicators
Item Connector/LED Description
1 Network connector Ethernet port
2
Network Activity LED
•
Off—UPS Network Module not connected to the network
•
Solid green—UPS Network Module connected to the network,
but no activity detected
•
Flashing green—UPS Network Module connected to the network
and sending or receiving data
3 Network Speed LED
•
Off—Port operating at 10 Mb/s
•
Solid orange—Port operating at 100 Mb/s
4 Settings/AUX connector Configuration port
5 UPS Data LED
•
Off—UPS Network Module starting
•
Solid green—UPS Network Module communicating with UPS
•
Flashing green—Normal operation (communication link
established)
6 Configuration Menu LED
•
Off—Configuration menu activated
•
Solid orange—Normal operation (Configuration menu not
activated)

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Installing the HP UPS Network Module
Precautions
See the Important Safety Information guide (included in the UPS kit) before installing this product.
WARNING:
A risk of personal injury from electric shock and hazardous energy levels exists. The
installation of options and routine maintenance and service of this product must be performed by
individuals who are knowledgeable about the procedures, precautions, and hazards associated
with AC power products.
Required tools
No. 2 Phillips screwdriver
Installing the UPS Network Module
NOTE: It is not necessary to power down the UPS before installing the UPS Network Module.
1. Remove the two screws securing the UPS option slot cover plate and slide the plate out.
2. Install the UPS Network Module along the alignment channels in the option slot.

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3. If the UPS is powered up, you can be sure that the UPS Network Module is seated properly and
communicating with the UPS by verifying that the UPS Data LED illuminates solid green, and then flashes
regularly after 2 minutes.
4. Secure the UPS Network Module using the two screws you removed in step 1.
Connecting the network cable
Connect a standard Ethernet cable between the network connector on the UPS Network Module and a
network jack.
This connection is used to access the UPS Network Module remotely through the web interface. The UPS
Network Module also uses the network connection to communicate to the configured HPPP Clients and to
facilitate SNMP-based monitoring.

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Connecting the configuration cable
1. Connect the DB-9 connector on the DB-9 to RJ-45 cable to a serial connector on the host computer.
2. Connect the RJ-45 connector on the DB-9 to RJ-45 cable to the Settings/AUX connector on the UPS
Network Module.
This connection is used to access and configure the UPS Network Module network settings locally through a
terminal emulation program.
Launching a terminal emulation program
NOTE: HyperTerminal is the serial communication program provided with Microsoft®
Windows® and is used in this section as an example for setting up a terminal emulation session.
If you are using another utility, the steps might be different.
1. Be sure that the UPS is powered on.
2. On the host computer, click Start, and select Programs>Accessories>Communications>HyperTerminal.
The Connection Description window appears.
3. Enter a description, select an icon for the connection, and then click OK. The Connect To window
appears.
4. Select the serial connector on the host computer to which the DB-9 to RJ-45 adapter is attached, and
then click OK. The COM Properties window appears.
5. Select the following parameter values, and then click OK.
oBits per second—9600
oData bits—8
oParity—None
oStop bits—1
oFlow control—None

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Configuring the UPS Network Module network
settings
On the terminal emulation session screen running on the host computer:
1. Press any key. The initialization process completes, and then you are prompted to enter the password.
2. At the prompt, enter admin. The HP UPS Network Module Configuration Menu appears.
Use the HP UPS Network Module Configuration Menu to configure the minimum settings required to
access the UPS Network Module remotely.
IMPORTANT: The IP address assigned to the UPS Network Module must be fixed. If the IP
address changes:
•The HPPP Client loses communication with the UPS Network Module.
•You can lose track of the UPS Network Module URL.
3. If your network is configured with a DHCP server, the network settings are automatically assigned. To
view the settings:
a. On the Main menu, enter 2to display the Network Configuration submenu.
b. Enter 1to view the network settings.
c. Record the IP address.
d. Enter 0to return to the Main menu.
e. Enter 0to exit the Configuration Menu. The UPS Network Module is operational.
NOTE: You can configure the DHCP server to permanently assign the same IP address for each
UPS Network Module using the MAC address of the card.
4. If your network is not configured with a DHCP server:
a. On the Main menu, enter 2to display the Network Configuration submenu.
b. Enter 2to modify the network settings.
c. Follow the on-screen instructions to enter the static IP parameters. A Done message appears when
the parameters are saved.
d. Enter 0to return to the Main menu.
e. Enter 1to reset the UPS Network Module, and then enter 2to restart the UPS Network Module with
the new IP settings.

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HP UPS Network Module web interface
HP UPS Network Module web interface overview
The web interface graphically displays various measurements and warning and alarm messages from the
UPS Network Module. Also, system values and power fail settings can be configured through the web
interface and saved to the UPS Network Module.
NOTE: Network settings included on the UPS Network Module web interface can also be
configured using the HP UPS Network Module Configuration Menu (on page 46).
Accessing the web interface
CAUTION: It is highly recommended that browser access to the UPS Network Module is isolated
from outside access using a firewall or isolated network.
1. On a network computer, launch a supported browser. The browser window appears.
2. In the URL field, enter:
http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
-or-
https://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
where xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx is the static IP address of the UPS Network Module. The login screen appears.
3. Enter the user name in the User Name field. The default user name is admin.
4. Enter the password in the Password field. The default password is admin.

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5. Click Sign In. The HP UPS Network Module web interface appears.
Browser security alert
Secure browsing requires the use of SSL. SSL is a protocol layer that lies between HTTP and TCP that provides
secure communication between a server and a client, and is designed to provide privacy and message
integrity. SSL is commonly used in web-based transactions to authenticate the web server, which indisputably
identifies the server to the browser. SSL also provides an encrypted channel of communication between the
server and the browser. The encrypted channel ensures the integrity of the data between the web server and
the browser, so that data can neither be viewed nor modified while in transit. The UPS Network Module uses
a system generated and unique key.
An integral part of SSL is a security certificate, which identifies the UPS Network Module. If your browser
displays a security alert when browsing to the UPS Network Module, it can be for one of several reasons:
•The certificate is untrusted, meaning it was signed by a certifying authority that is unknown to your
browser.
•The certificate has expired or is not yet valid. This condition can occur if you issue your own certificate
and it has expired.
•The name on the certificate does not match the name of the site in the browser address field.
For more information about security considerations, see "Security considerations overview (on page 64)."
Establishing a secure session for Internet Explorer
The first time you browse to the UPS Network Module, the Secure Session screen appears. To ensure a secure
connection, verify that you are browsing to the desired UPS Network Module:
1. Click View Certificate.
2. Verify that the name in the Issued To field is the name of your UPS Network Module.
3. Perform any other steps necessary to verify the identity of the UPS Network Module.

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CAUTION: If you are not sure this is the desired UPS Network Module, do not proceed.
Importing a certificate from an unauthorized source relays your login credentials to that
unauthorized source. Exit the certificate window and contact the system administrator.
After verifying the UPS Network Module, do one of the following:
•Import the certificate and proceed.
a. Click View Certificate. The certificate appears.
b. Click Install Certificate. The Certificate Import wizard runs.
c. Click Next. The Certificate Store screen appears.
d. Select Automatically select the certificate store based on the type of certificate, and then click Next.
e. Click Finish. A message appears, asking for verification of the root store.
f. Click Yes.
•Proceed without importing the certificate by clicking Yes at the Security Alert window. You continue to
receive the Security Alert each time you log in until you import the certificate. Your data is still encrypted.
•Exit and import the certificate into your browser from a file provided by the administrator.
a. Click No at the Security Alert window.
b. Obtain an exported certificate file from the administrator.
NOTE: If using Internet Explorer, you can manually import the file into the browser by clicking
Tools>Internet Options>Content>Certificates>Import.
Establishing a secure session for Mozilla
The first time you browse to the UPS Network Module, the Secure Session screen appears. To ensure a secure
connection, verify that you are browsing to the desired UPS Network Module:
1. Click Examine Certificate.
2. Verify that the name in the Issued To field is the name or IP address of your UPS Network Module.
3. Perform any other steps necessary to verify the identity of the UPS Network Module.
4. After verifying the UPS Network Module, do one of the following:
a. Click either Accept this certificate permanently or Accept this certificate temporarily for this session.
b. Click OK.
NOTE: If using Mozilla, you can manually import the file into the browser by clicking
Edit>Preferences>Privacy & Security>Certificates>Manage Certificates>Authorities>Import.
Establishing a secure session for Firefox
The first time you browse to the UPS Network Module, the Secure Session screen appears. To ensure a secure
connection, verify that you are browsing to the desired UPS Network Module:
1. Click Examine Certificate.
2. Verify that the name in the Issued To field is the name or IP address of your UPS Network Module.
3. Perform any other steps necessary to verify the identity of the UPS Network Module.
4. After verifying the UPS Network Module, do one of the following:

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a. Click either Accept this certificate permanently or Accept this certificate temporarily for this session.
b. Click OK.
NOTE: If using Firefox, you can manually import the file into the browser by clicking
Edit>Preferences>Advanced>Security>View Certificates>Authorities>Import.
Establishing a secure session for Google Chrome
To establish a secure session:
1. Browse to the UPS Network Module through a secure connection.
The certificate appears with a warning.
2. Click Proceed anyway, and then login to the UPS Network Module web interface.
Navigating the web interface
The web interface is divided into two frames:
•Menu tree—Contains a list of menu options on the left side of the screen
•Main frame—Contains the various interface screens based on the menu option selected in the left
navigation frame
Click Help in the top-right corner to access the online help.
Views
Menu options listed under Views include:
•Power Source ("Power Source screen" on page 20)
•Manual Control ("Manual Control screen" on page 25)

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•Schedule Shutdown ("Schedule Shutdown screen" on page 26)
Power Source screen
Click Power Source in the menu tree to display the Power Source screen. This screen displays the overall
status of the UPS. The status information refreshes every 10 seconds.
The top part of the screen displays the following UPS information:
•UPS status icon—The current UPS status
Status icon Description
Green—Normal operation
Red—Alarm present
Click the icon to display the UPS alarms.
Gray—UPS communication loss
•UPS name—The name of the UPS
The UPS name is the generic name of the UPS model, and this name displays throughout the interface.
•UPS location—The location of the UPS
The UPS location can be modified on the System Settings screen (on page 30).
•UPS graphical representation—A graphical representation of the UPS model
•UPS operating mode diagram—An animated graphical representation of the UPS operating mode
showing the main UPS components and the electrical flow powering the load
If communication with the UPS is lost, the diagram appears gray. Diagrams do not display for
line-interactive UPSs.
•UPS measurements—A popup box that displays UPS data details