APC AP9631 UPS Network Management Card 2 with Environmental Monitoring | AP9631

APC AP9631 UPS Network Management Card 2

The APC AP9631 UPS Network Management Card 2 with Environmental Monitoring allows users to monitor and control their APC UPS systems via secure network browsers or external command line interfaces. The card provides multiple-user access and multiple-language support, notifies users when problems occur, and includes individual password protection. The card is capable of operating on a network using IPv6 protocol, and features device encryption to securely connect via HTTPS/SSL, SSH (up to 2048-bit encryption), and SNMPv3. Temperature and humidity are monitored and any changes are flagged and reported. Two USB ports support Network Management Card Firmware Upgrade. Through data and event logging, the card helps users identify and pinpoint problematic issues and trends. With the included PowerChute Network Shutdown software, information is kept safe during power outages.

Features and Compatibility

• IPv6 certified
• RADIUS support
• SMTP authentication - SSL/TLS
• FTP, CLI, Telnet access support
• Secure SSH and HTTPS access
• Secure transfer – SCP
• Simultaneous, multiple user access
• SNMP v1, v2, v3 support
• Data and Event logging
• Device encryption - Up to 2048-bit

Network Browser and External Device Accessibility

Users can monitor and control their APC UPS systems with both secure network browsers and external command line interfaces (either Telnet or Secure Shell) via the APC UPS Network Management Card 2. Users are able to reboot equipment with this accessibility, which saves them from having to dispatch technicians to remote locations.

Multiple-User Access and Multiple-Language Support

The management card allows for multiple-user access, which supports simultaneous network web browsing for up to eight users and command line interface browsing for up to three users. It also provides support for up to ten different languages on the network web browser. The card also features password security for individual users, which helps prevent unauthorized access.

Notification of Problems for Quick Resolution

With the management card, users will be notified of any problems, which helps them ensure that these issues are dealt with in a timely manner. The card also allows users to customize the shutdown and reboot of equipment and UPS systems.

Temperature and Humidity Monitoring for System Safety

The management card features input and output ports that support a temperature sensor (included), a temperature and humidity sensor (optional), and a dry-contact accessory (optional). Changes in temperature or humidity are flagged and reported to users via user interface or email.

UPS Firmware Update

The management card includes a user friendly mechanism to remotely and seamlessly update UPS firmware via the web browser interface (SMX, SMT and SRT Smart-UPS only). Additionally, two USB ports support Network Management Card Firmware Upgrade.

Data and Event Logging Help Identify Problems

The management card features data logging, which identifies problematic trends and exports the data log for analysis. It also allows for event logging, which can pinpoint timing and sequence of events for any problems that need to be investigated.

PowerChute Network Shutdown Software Shuts Down Servers

The management card includes VMware Ready PowerChute Network Shutdown software, which helps keep business information safe by shutting down multiple servers in the event of a power outage. The software offers advanced integration support for VMware ESX/ESXi, and Microsoft Hyper-V.

UPS Network Management Card 2 with Environmental Monitoring

Remote monitoring and control of an individual UPS by connecting it directly to the network.

Includes : CD with software , Temperature Sensor , User Manual

• Command line interface
  Offers simultaneous remote management access through Telnet and SSH

• Compatible with SmartSlot enabled UPSs
  Compatible with all SmartSlot UPSs

• Device Encryption
  Securely connect via HTTPS/SSL, SSH (up to 2048-bit encryption), SNMPv3

• Expandable Input and Output Ports
  Supports the Temperature Sensor, Temperature and Humidity Sensor and Dry Contact I/O Accessory

• IPv6 Support
  Capable of operating on a network using IPv6 protocol

• Modbus TCP Support
  Supports reporting UPS information to Building Management Systems or other third party management systems via Modbus TCP.

• Multiple language support
  Web browser interface available in English, French, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese

• Multiple user access
  Supports simultaneous web browser access for up to 8 users and network command line interface access for up to 3 users

• Smart Battery Management Support
  Detailed battery information including battery cartridge parameters provides early-warning fault analysis to simplify management of the entire battery system (SRT Smart-UPS only).

• Standard UPS RFC 1628 MIB Compatible
  Make UPS information available to your preferred network, server or enterprise management system by forwarding SNMP traps (events) using RFC 1628 MIB.

• UPS Firmware Update
  User friendly mechanism to remotely and seamlessly update UPS firmware via the web browser interface (SMX, SMT and SRT Smart-UPS only).

UPS Network Management CardsFeatures & Benefits

Manageability

• Notification
  Be notified of problems to ensure crucial situations are dealt with in a timely manner.

• Enterprise management system compatible
  Make device information available to your preferred enterprise management system by forwarding SNMP traps (events) across SNMPv1 and SNMPv3 using the PowerNet MIB

• Scheduling
  Customize shut down and reboot of connected equipment and UPSs.

• Data logging
  Identify problematic trends before they escalate or export the data log for analysis.

• Event logging
  Pinpoint the timing and sequence of events leading up to an incident with the event log.

• Integrates with StruxureWare Data Center Expert
  An IT-ready, scalable access monitoring system that collects, organizes, and distributes critical alerts, surveillance video and key information, providing a unified view of complex physical infrastructure environments from anywhere on the network

Total Cost of Ownership

• Flash upgradeable firmware
  Install maintenance releases of firmware remotely using FTP.

• Browser accessible
  View the user interface with a browser. Provides quick access from anywhere on a secure network.

Availability

• Reboot equipment remotely
  Saves dispatching technicians to remote locations.

Protection

• Password security
  User-selectable password with strong password rules and reset password mechanism.

• Radius support
  Use an existing radius server to securely authenticate, authorize, and account for your APC device.

• PowerChute Network Shutdown
  Reliable network-based shutdown of multiple servers

• Multi-tier user access
  Supports up to four access levels - Administrator, Device User, Read-Only User and Network-only User - with user name and password requirements.

Marketing Features

• Enterprise management system compatible
  Make device information available to your preferred enterprise management system by forwarding SNMP traps (events) across SNMPv1 and SNMPv3 using the PowerNet MIB

• Fault notification
  Real-time event notification minimizes response times to critical physical infrastructure situations. Enables IT Administrators to reduce mean time to repair, improve efficiency, and maximize uptime.

• Browser Accessible
  View the user interface with a browser. Provides quick access from anywhere on a secure network.

• Reboot equipment remotely
  Saves dispatching technicians to remote locations.

• Remote device management
  Enable management of your UPS by connecting it directly to the network.