Management

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InfraStruXure™ Manager

(Appliance with licenses for 25, 100, 500 or 1000 devices. Additional device licenses also available.)

Centralized management of your APC network-critical physical infrastructure.

Deploy in minutes, maintain for nothing, manage from anywhere.
InfraStruXure Manager Appliance is a browser-accessible, user-friendly tool that makes management of your entire APC network-critical physical infrastructure easy. It enables the quick assessment of your present situation and notifies the appropriate personnel should situations that threaten availability occur. Analysis features help you to plan for changes in availability, power, runtime or cooling requirements. Reduce the complexity of your network-critical physical infrastructure by managing your APC devices from a single console or by integrating InfraStruXure Manager into your preferred management system.


Battery Management

(Both base unit and expansion module available. Combined charging/management harnesses are available in a variety of lengths: 5’ / 1.5m, 50' / 15m and 100’ / 30m .)

Smart-charging and remote battery management for stationary batteries.

Stay in charge with APC's Battery Management System.
APC's Battery Management System ensures your three-phase battery string is optimally charged and ready for use. This browser-accessible, 1U rackmountable appliance combines battery monitoring and testing with individual boost charging for peak battery performance. Integration into your preferred management system provides visibility of the health and status of your battery system. Resolve battery problems before they affect availability through continuous monitoring of individual battery performance and faulty battery detection.


Environmental Management System

(A wide range of additional sensors is also available.)

Network appliance enabling management of a wide range of access and environmental conditions.

Even better than physically being there.
The APC Environmental Management System is a browser-accessible 1U rackmountable appliance that allows monitoring of a broad range of environmental and related conditions. While monitoring of one temperature, one humidity and one vibration sensor ship as standard, this flexible system allows you to add sensors to suit your needs. Early warnings of conditions that lead to equipment failure allow you to react to changes and minimize the impact on network availability. When conditions change, notifications are sent via email to the appropriate personnel. Eight input contacts provide for monitoring of other equipment. 2 output relays and controllable power outlets allow you to define actions remotely should conditions warrant it.


Environmental Monitoring Unit

(Additional temperature and humidity sensors are also available.)

Network appliance enabling monitoring of environmental conditions.

APC’s Environmental Monitoring Unit is a browser-accessible 1U rackmountable appliance that allows monitoring of the included temperature and humidity sensor. Additional temperature and humidity sensors are also available. Early warnings of conditions that lead to equipment failure allow you to react to changes and minimize the impact on network availability. When conditions change, notifications are sent via email to the appropriate personnel. Four input contacts provide for monitoring of other equipment. An output relay allows you to define action remotely should conditions warrant it.


UPS Environmental Monitoring Card

(An additional temperature and humidity sensor is also available.)

Embedded card enabling monitoring of environmental conditions.

APC’s UPS Environmental Monitoring Card works in conjunction with PowerChute Business Edition to provide monitoring of the included temperature and humidity sensor. An additional temperature and humidity sensor is also available. Early warnings of conditions that lead to equipment failure allow you to react to changes and minimize the impact on network availability. When conditions change, notifications are sent via email to the appropriate personnel. Four input contacts provide for monitoring of other equipment.


Sensors

(Alarm beacon, motion, smoke, leak, temperature, and humidity sensors available.)

Environmental and access sensors for use with APC solutions.

All sensors are compatible with APC's Environmental Management System. Temperature and humidity sensors are compatible with the Environmental Monitoring Unit and the UPS Environmental Monitoring Card.


UPS Network Management Cards

(Also available with environmental monitoring and out-of band capabilities.)

Embedded management of UPSs protecting servers and networking equipment.

APC’s UPS Network Management Cards provide management of an individual UPS by connecting the UPS directly to the network with a dedicated IP address, avoiding the need for a proxy such as a server. Embedded technology provides exceptional reliability and enables the UPS to reboot hung equipment. Manage each APC UPS individually via web browser, Telnet, SNMP or via SSL and SSH. Notification features inform you of problems as they occur. For protected servers, the included PowerChute Network Shutdown software provides graceful, unattended shutdown in the event of an extended power outage.

PowerChute® Network Shutdown

Reliable network-based shutdown of multiple servers.

APC's PowerChute Network Shutdown software works in conjunction with the APC's UPS Network Management Card to provide graceful, unattended shutdown of multiple computer systems over a network. Its scalable architecture can support a virtually unlimited number of client systems. Easily configurable via a browser-based interface, customize command files can be run on each individual server in the event of an unattended shutdown. For applications requiring dedicated serial connections, an alternative approach is to use PowerChute® Business Edition.

PowerChute® Business Edition

(Available for an extensive range of operating systems in both basic and deluxe versions.)

UPS management and safe system shutdown for servers and workstations.
" With PowerChute(r) Business Edition installed, it's as if the outage never happened." Richard Verry, Systems Administrator & Software Engineer, The Children’s Institute. August 2003
PowerChute Business Edition enables you to simultaneously monitor up to 25 UPSs protecting servers or workstations. In the event of an extended power outage graceful unattended shutdown ensures no information is lost and time to recovery is minimized. Advanced notification and analysis features help you to identify the causes of potential UPS and power related problems before they occur ensuring the health of your system.

UPS Interface Expanders

(3 and 8 server versions available.)

Safe system shutdown for servers powered by one UPS via serial communication.

If you're managing multiple servers, with only one UPS, particularly in a mixed OS environment, here are the essential tools to properly manage safe system shutdown.
Share-UPS - Gracefully shut down up to eight servers.
UPS Interface Expander Card - Gracefully shut down up to 3 servers.

SmartSlot Expansion Chassis

(Compatible with all APC SmartSlot UPSs.)

Card chassis provides additional SmartSlots for APC UPSs.

Compatible with all UPS management cards.

UPS Out-of-Band Management

(Compatible with all APC SmartSlot UPSs.)

Embedded management of UPSs via external modem.

APC's Out-of-Band Management Card enables UPS management via an external modem that you supply. Features include configuring the UPS, paging IT personnel, and rebooting the UPS and attached equipment even when the network is not available.


UPS Remote Power Off Interface

Immediately turns off the power output of connected APC UPSs.
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APC's Remote Power-Off device allows you to turn off the power output of APC UPSs with a remote switch. Use with an Emergency Power-Off system for complete protection in emergencies.

UPS Dry-Contact Management

Control and monitor power through a dry-contact interface.

APC’s Relay I/O Card allows you to control and monitor power through a simple dry-contact interface, a communication format favored by manufacturers of PBX’s, telecom management devices, and alarm management systems.

Management Platform Integration

Integrate APC UPSs into leading server and enterprise management systems.

APC's Management Platform Integration provides management of APC UPSs using the familiar interfaces of your industry-leading network management, server management, BMS and SCADA systems. UPS information is presented in an intuitive graphical display and allows full diagnostics and control from one screen.

Building Management Interface Card

Integrate APC UPSs into leading Building Management Systems.

APC's Building Management Interface Card integrate an APC SmartSlot UPS into your Building Management System. The card sends UPS alarms and data points via MODBUS/JBUS protocol allowing you to monitor a UPS.

UPS Remote Displays

Handheld control panel to configure and control APC UPSs.

Attach this hand-held device directly to a Smart-UPS, Matrix-UPS, or Symmetra Power Array to manage the UPS from a distance of up to 15 feet / 5 meters. Operate the easy-to-use display via menu-driven controls.

PowerChute® Personal Edition

Easy-to-use, safe system shutdown software with sophisticated power management functions.

The ideal choice for home battery backup users.
At the core of PowerChute® Personal Edition is graceful unattended shutdown which, in the event of an extended power outage, prevents potential data corrpution. Designed for exceptional usability, it provides first-time users with optimal protection based on APC's industry-leading power management expertise. Experienced users will appreciate the ability to tailor the software's behavior to their individual circumstances.
Note: Features vary by Back-UPS model and by operating system

RackMount KVM

(8- and 16-port versions available.)

Manage multiple servers with just one keyboard, monitor and mouse.

APC’s 8- and 16-port RackMount KVM switches fit on the desktop or mount in 1U of rack space. Daisy-chain compatible units and manage up to 512 servers through one keyboard, monitor, and mouse. The KVM Switches support multiple platforms (PS/2, USB, or SUN), use slimmer cables for better cable management, are firmware upgradeable, and allow servers to be connected and disconnected without powering down the KVM. LEDs on the front of all units display which channels are active. Use hotkeys or the on-screen display to switch easily among connected servers. Reduce hardware costs, save space, reduce heat generation, and lower power consumption using APC RackMount KVMs.

RackMount Keyboard Monitor Mouse

(15" and 17" models available)

1U rackmountable integrated keyboard, monitor and mouse.

Optimize rack space. Maximize system visibility.
APC’s Rackmount Keyboard Monitor Mouse (KMM) is an integrated keyboard, 15” or 17” monitor, and mouse in a compact 1U design, which allows a KVM switch to be mounted in the rear of the device. The device is easily installed and minimizes support and maintenance costs, ensuring lower cost of ownership. The ultra-thin LCD screen, touchpad technology, and easy-to-install slide rails combine to form a high-quality, streamlined solution built for server management. The Rackmount KMM can be used in a variety of IT environments, from computer rooms to large data centers.