PowerPanel™ Business Edition
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Essential Setup
In order to ensure the PowerPanel
®
Business Edition software functions properly, make sure that Agent and
Client have been configured correctly.
Agent
z Make sure a USB or serial connection is connected between the Agent computer and the UPS.
z NCL (Non-Critical Load) outlets on specific models are designed to shut off, under certain
circumstances, to save battery power and maximize the runtime on the remaining outlets. The Agent
computer should not be connected NCL outlets. Refer to PowerPanel Business Edition Installation
Guide for UPS with Agent for detailed information about how to plug the Agent computer into the
correct outlets.
z Configure the Necessary shutdown time option properly on the Event Action/Settings page.
z Perform a battery test to verify the UPS can supply battery power to the connected equipment and the
equipment operates properly. See UPS/Diagnostics
page for more details.
Client
z Setup the SNMP community same as in the remote management card of UPS or PDU, or the Secret
Phrase used by Agent on the Security/Authentication page.
z Assign a network address of the remote management card of UPS, PDU or Agent on the
Power/Configuration page.
z Setup the connected outlet on the Power/Configuration page.
z Configure the Necessary shutdown time option on the Event Action/Settings page.