Power Manager Software Simplifies UPS and ePDU Supervision

Eaton Corp. has developed an intuitive, cost-effective and secure way for IT managers and administrators to remotely manage and monitor all of their networked power and environmental devices across the enterprise. Named Intelligent Power Manager, the software is a robust and scalable program that can substantially lower costs for supervising networked uninterruptible power systems (UPS) and associated equipment compared to using major network management system platforms.

The Intelligent Power Manager can carry out a scan for all the UPS systems regardless of vendor, using both XML Web services and SNMP protocols. It also discovers and manages other critical power components, such as ePDU products, shutdown modules and environmental sensors to give administrators comprehensive control of their protected infrastructure.

The feature-rich software presents a consolidated view of main operating parameters of all UPS systems, which can be configured easily according to the type of UPS, location, operating status and other user-defined parameters. Through its color-coded displays and customized views, administrators can activate advanced functions such as automatic shutdown of unattended servers, automatic reboot and system operation scheduling of multiple devices over multiple locations. The software also offers the ability to organize devices by several different criteria, including by Internet Protocol (IP) address, application type or owner. Users can assign automatic actions such as e-mail notification of power or environmental events, as well as centralize alarms and maintain event logs for preventive maintenance of the entire installed equipment base. Moreover, network management card setup and maintenance is reduced by mass-upgrading the firmware.

As part of Eaton’s PowerChain Management solutions, Intelligent Power Manager can be used in combination with Eaton’s Power Xpert platform, which provides facility managers with a comprehensive view of their electrical systems.

Eaton Corp.
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