62 | Additional UPS FeaturesAdditional UPS FeaturesThis chapter describes: Communication ports (RS-232 and USB) Dell Network Management Card Dell Multi-UPS Management Console (MUMC) and Dell UPS Local Node Manager (ULNM)Software Dell Environmental Monitoring Probe (EMP)RS-232 and USB Communication PortsTo establish communication between the UPS and a computer, connect your computer to one of theUPS communication ports using an appropriate communication cable (RS-232 cable not supplied). See“UPS Rear Panels” on page 34 for the communication port locations.When the communication cable is installed, power management software can exchange data with theUPS. The software polls the UPS for detailed information on the status of the power environment. If apower emergency occurs, the software initiates the saving of all data and an orderly shutdown of theequipment.The cable pins for the RS-232 communication port are identified in Figure 31, and the pin functions aredescribed in Table 10.38 7916245Figure 31. RS-232 Communication Port (DB-9 Connector)5