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InfraStruXure Management Solutions
 

APC leads the way in power management software innovation, with the most full-featured and versatile power management software in the industry. The software solutions below are fully integrated for use with APC InfraStruXureTM architecture.

APC Information Controller
(Suitable for InfraStruXure Type B, C)


The nerve center of InfraStruXureTM Type B and C, this reliable, 1U thin server collects information from various APC sub-system components, and enables data center managers to monitor the system and receive notifications as power problems arise.

  • Auto discovers InfraStruXure sub-system components and provides secure read-only graphical view of entire system.
  • User configurable notifications via e-mail are based on the criti-cality of alarms generated by the sub-system components.
  • Alarms are time and date stamped, and then recorded in a dynamic event log, allowing data center managers to pin point the root cause of problems as they arise.

APC Building Management Interface Card
(Suitable for InfraStruXureTM Type C)

The APC Building Management Interface Card allows the inte-gration of your InfraStruXureTM Type C solution into your existing Building Management System.

  • Transfers data via MODBUS/JBUS standard protocol
  • Easily integrates with most Building Management System vendors
  • Transfers UPS status items such as Load, Run Time, UPS Temperature, Voltage
  • Standard DB9-RS232 Port
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APC Network Management Card
(Suitable for InfraStruXureTM Type B, C)

APC Network Management Card provides standards-based management of the UPSs in multi-server environments, including business networks, data center facilities, and access provider networks.

 
  • Compatible with multiple open standards: Telnet, http, SNMP, WAP and FTP
  • 10/100 BaseT card with flash upgradability for future features
  • Configure and control the UPS securely via Web, Telnet and SNMP
  • Scheduling, Data and Event Logs provide advanced tools to control and diagnose UPS events
  • Configurable event handling and e-mail notification

PowerChuteŽ Inventory Manager
(Suitable for InfraStruXureTM Type A, C)

Enables IT Managers to capture, organize and assess vital information concerning their entire APC power infrastructure from a single console.

PowerChute Inventory Manager is an invaluable software tool for any APC cus-tomer with a large number of APC devices or customers with devices spread across a wide geographic area.

  • Centralized management of APC devices from a single console
  • Enables network managers to avoid a major risk of down-time by facilitating the timely replacement of UPS batteries
  • Proactive alerts via e-mail of UPS variables that have fallen outside user-defined thresholds

PowerChuteŽ Network Shutdown
(Suitable for InfraStruXureTM Type A, C)

APC's PowerChute Network Shutdown software works in conjunction with the APC Network Management Card to graceful, unattended shutdown of multiple computer systems over a network.

Its scalable architecture can support a virtually unlimited number of client systems. Administrators can quickly configure the soft-ware via a browser-based interface, and can command files to run on each server in the event of an unattended shutdown.

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D & B Power Associates, Inc.    453 Dunham Road, Suite 100, St. Charles, IL 60174

Telephone: 630-762-9900    Fax: 630-762-9904    Email:  dbpower@dbpowerinc.com