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Introduction
PowerPanel
®
Business Edition (PPBE) software provides comprehensive advanced power management
for UPS/PDU/ATS systems. It controls unattended shutdowns, scheduled shutdowns, and notifications for
computers powered by the UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) PDU (Power Distribution Unit) or the ATS
(Automatic Transfer Switch).
PowerPanel
®
Business Edition software consists of Agent, Client and Center. The Agent monitors and
configures the UPS through the USB or serial connection. It logs the UPS status and power events, and
generates action in response to events. The Client establishes communication with the Agent, UPS
RMCARD and PDU, and generates actions according to notifications from the UPS/PDU/ATS when a power
event occurs. The Center simultaneously monitors and controls multiple UPS/PDU/ATSs and computers
which have Agent or Client installed via the local network. It also logs events and results about commands
for power management.
The Agent should be installed on a single computer connected to the UPS with a USB or serial connection.
The Agent controls the UPS and establishes communication with the Client if the UPS has no remote
management card. The Agent relays the UPS state to each Client and the Client performs actions based on
the notifications. Each computer powered by the UPS can be protected and controlled using the Client. In
the event of power failure, the Agent will shut down the hosted computer and request the Client computers to
shut down prior to the UPS shutting down. Refer to Configuration A of the PowerPanel
®
Business Edition
structure illustration.
PowerPanel
®
Business Edition structure
A UPS with a remote management card has the ability to communicate with multiple computers which
have Client installed and are on the same network and relay the UPS status to each Client. In the event of a
power failure, each Client will request the hosted computer to shut down following notifications from the UPS.
Refer to Configuration B of the PowerPanel
®
Business Edition structure illustration.
The Client also has the ability to communicate with a PDU. Each computer powered by a PDU can utilize the
Client for protection and control. When a PDU outlet supplying power to a computer running Client is going to
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