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MultiLink Network Shutdown Software (Version 3.0)

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Software Requirements

On this page: Compatible Operating Systems, Features, MultiLink Configurations, Cable Connections, SNMP Connection, Monitoring with Multiple Types Connections, Cables for Serial Port Connection, MultiLink Part Numbers

Compatible Operating Systems

Operating System	Current MultiLink Release
Microsoft Windows NT/2000/95/98/ME for Intel	Build 9 OEM, October 31, 2001
Novell NetWare 4.11+, 5.0+	Build 9 OEM, October 31, 2001
SunSoft Solaris for SPARC, 2.6, 7, 8	Build 9 OEM, October 31, 2001
Hewlett Packard HP-UX for HP 9000, 11.0	Build 9 OEM, October 31, 2001
IBM AIX for RISC System/6000, 4.3, 5L	Build 9 OEM, October 31, 2001
Linux for Intel, 2.2-2.4 Kernel	Build 9 OEM, October 31, 2001

Features

Detailed instrumentation

Simple Navigational Tree

Customizable Event Management

Protects data on one or more computers

Monitor every aspect of your power

React to power problems with customizable event management

Manage over the network with optional Network Administration License

Prevents the loss of valuable data by performing unattended, orderly shutdown on one computer or multiple networked computers with optional MultiLink License Kit

Configurable responses to UPS status changes

Notification via alphanumeric pagers, e-mail and on-screen messages

Support for standards such as SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol)

Developed with Java™ technology

Supports both serial interface and contact closure interface

Ready-made or user-made cables

Manage and monitor UPSs over the network with optional Network Administration License

MultiLink Configurations

MultiLink is configured according to the method a computer uses to monitor the status of a UPS, either through an SNMP card or by a direct cable connection to the serial port. The software is designed to monitor any part of a network. Its functionality permits it to monitor any Sola/Hevi-Duty UPS that can be contacted via serial cable, contact closure, an Ethernet or the Internet, but the software’s functionality does not require networked computers and UPSs.

Configure MultiLink according to the type of connection between the computer and UPS. The various methods are shown in Figures 1, 2, and 3.

Cable Connections

Figure 1 below shows the simplest possible MultiLink installation. MultiLink can be configured to monitor the UPS and, if utility power fails or another problem arises, MultiLink can notify Computer #1 and personnel about the problem. In the event of a serious power problem, MultiLink can be configured to prompt the shutdown of Computer #1’s operating system.

Figure 1: Direct cable connection

Figure 2 shows the same type of serial connection to a computer on a network (Computer 1). With either serial communications or a contact closure connection, MultiLink can send notifications to all computers (Computers #2-5) on a network (These computers must be running MultiLink). With a MultiLink Network Shutdown License on Computer #1, MultiLink can send notifications to those computers when needed.

Figure 2: UPS connected by cable to one computer on network

SNMP Connection

Figure 3 shows one example of a UPS with an SNMP connection. Any computer running MultiLink can monitor the status of the UPS and send notifications to the other computers. Some SNMP cards impose a limit on the number of computers that can receive notifications.

Figure 3: UPS with SNMP card on network

Monitoring with Multiple Types of Connections

A computer can be set up to monitor and control more than one UPS, including UPS models requiring different types of connections. For example, with network connections and the appropriate upgrade licenses, any computer in Figures 1, 2 and 3 could monitor the status of any UPS on the network and send notifications to other computers, allowing them to shut down if needed.

A computer can receive alerts from only one UPS, but can monitor the status of any UPS on a network.

Figure 4 shows possible interconnections of host computers, targeted clients and UPS models with varying connections. In this figure, any computer can be configured to monitor any UPS or MultiLink installation.

Figure 4: Multiple Users (SNMP and Serial Port Connections)

Cables for Serial Port Connection

Part No Description Function UPS Support

SML39P9S MultiLink Serial Interface
cable for use with
MultiLink 3.0 Connects UPS to
computer running
MultiLink 3.0. Provides
detailed instrumentation
& parametric data. Series 3000, 4000, S4K
and S5K Modular

SML9P9S MultiLink Contact Closure
Interface cable Connects UPS to
computer running
MultiLink 1.x or 3.0.
Provides On-Battery,
Low-Battery signals only. UPS models equipped
with DB9 ports (including
Series 2000, 3000, 4000,
S4K and S5K Modular

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MultiLink Part Numbers

MultiLink License Kits enable in-band shutdown on more than one computer, or the management of multiple UPSs and software installations. License kits may be purchased from your Sola/Hevi-Duty sales representative.

Part No	Description
SML3ACD	MultiLink Software on CD
MLLKB	MultiLink License Kit, 5 Computers
MLLKC	MultiLink License Kit, 10 Computers
MLLKD	MultiLink License Kit, 20 Computers
MLLKG	MultiLink License Kit, 100 Computers
MLLKU	MultiLink License Kit, Unrestricted
MLLNA	MultiLink Network Administration License