Tripp Lite SV20KM1P1B Users Guide for PowerAlert Network Management System PAN - Page 2

1 Pre-Installation Instructions Tripp Lite's PowerAlert software family is separated into three distinct editions. This User's Guide applies to PowerAlert Network Management System (PANMS). Do not install more than one edition of PowerAlert on a single computer. PowerAlert Network Management System: This edition of PowerAlert should be installed by advanced users only. See Figure 1.1 for a list of major features available in PowerAlert Network Management System. Note that all the functions available through PowerAlert Local will be available for the remote devices and also for the host computer, including monitoring and controlling UPS systems connected to the host computer via local USB and/or serial connections. PowerAlert Network Management System requires the free Java Runtime Environment 1.6 or later. Warning: Only one copy of PowerAlert Network Management System can be used per IP network subnet. You should obtain the approval of your network administrator before installation. Feature Manage multiple UPS systems on the network Mass configuration Autodiscovery of local devices Autodiscovery of SNMP-­enabled devices Mass Update Comments Monitors hundreds* of SNMP-enabled Tripp Lite UPS Systems or PDUs Allows mass configuration of PowerAlert Local software or SNMPWEBCARD firmware (versions 12.04.0048 through 12.04.0055).** Supported Discovers devices accessible on the network via WEBCARDLX, SNMPWEBCARD and PowerAlert Local software (version 12.04.0048 and above) Concurrently updates firmware in multiple cards *Actual number of supported devices depends upon license, available memory and processor speed. **WEBCARDLX and newer SNMPWEBCARDs can be mass configured using the standalone mass configuration tool available for download from www.tripplite.com/support. Figure 1.1: PowerAlert NMS Key Features 2 System Requirements for PANMS For Windows® (Server 2012, Windows 7, 8 and 10): • Java Runtime Environment 1.6.0_4 or above (Tripp Lite recommends Java 1.8) • TCP/IP (IPv4) network connection • Available USB or serial port (optional) • Open TCP/UDP ports 3664, 3665, 161 and 162 (any firewall) IMPORTANT: Ensure your firewall has ports open for TCP and UDP communications. Failure to do so will result in incorrect operation of PANMS. 3 Windows Installation Step 1 - Java Software Installation IMPORTANT: Before installing PANMS, you MUST install Java Runtime Environment 6 or above (Tripp Lite recommends Java 1.8). The latest version and installation instructions are available at www.java.com. Installation will fail if Java is not installed. Step 2 - PANMS Software Installation After intstalling the Java Runtime Environment, double-click the PowerAlert installer (setup.exe) and follow the on-screen prompts. The PowerAlert installer will attempt to uninstall previous versions of PowerAlert. Tripp Lite recommends uninstalling previous versions manually via the control panel prior to installing a new version. Windows 8 Users - Please Note: The installer will create a PowerAlert Network Management System tile on the Windows 8 start page. To launch the console, click on the tile. To manually pin the console to the Start Page, right-click on the Start page background, select All Apps and then right-click on the PowerAlert Console tile and select Pin to Start. Thereafter, click on the PowerAlert Console tile on the Start page to launch the console. 2