Eaton Network-MS User Manual

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www.eaton.comNetworkManagement Card(Network-MS)User ManualNetwork Management Card – User Manual 34003991XT_EN/JC Page 76/1435 Server protection5.1 Set-up of the shutdown parametersThe protection application: Intelligent Power Protector, on protected server boot, subscribes itself automatically tonotified applications list and sends its essential data:• IP Address or hostname of the server on which it is installed: So that the card can inform it of powerevents.• Time required to shutdown the server (Shutdown Duration, configurable in the "Set-up" menu of eachIPP): The card takes into account the longest shutdown time of all the Intelligent Power Protectorsubscribed (This is the Shutdown duration of the Shutdown parameters) page to manage UPSshutdowns without affecting any of IPP connected.During normal operation, the protection application periodically checks its connection with the card.In case of a major power event, the card sends information to the protection application which reacts according tothe situation. (shutdown order, programmed actions, messages to the administrator and to users via the network)When the server shuts down, the protection application unsubscribes itself from the notified applications.5.1.1 Shutdown criteria managed by the Network Management CardDuring an extended power failure, three criteria may cause the server shutdown procedure to be initiated. Ifseveral criteria are selected, (See page Shutdown parameters), the first criterion encountered will launch theshutdown procedure.At the end of the shutdown procedure, when all servers have been shut down, the UPS may shut down to avoidunnecessary discharge of its batteries, depending on its configuration.