tripp lite power alert vs apc power monitoring

Power Management Solutions

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PowerAlert Local Software• FREE• Provides auto shutdown and reporting for UPSs

directly connected to computers

Local Power Management

Internal SNMP/Web Card Firmware• Available separately• Makes UPS or PDU an

IP-manageable device

PowerAlert Network Management Software• FREE• Provides centralized

management for up to 250 UPS/PDU &

sensors

Centralized Power Management

Remote Power Management

PowerAlert Shutdown Agent Software• FREE• Provides auto shutdown for UPSs providing distributed power

Distributed Power Management

Tripp Lite Power Management Solutions

• FREE—included on CD or web download

• Gracefully shuts down computers directly connected to a UPS

• Provides UPS reporting (battery charge, voltage, etc.)

• Communicates through USB or serial cabling

• Compatible with all Tripp Lite and select competitors'

models

Local Power Management

PowerAlert Local Software(Features)

Use when you can connect a USB or serial cable

UPS Computer

Computer

UPS

Multiple Computers

Multiple UPSs

Power

Other Possible Configurations

USB or serial cable

Local Power Management

PowerAlert Local Software(Application)

UPS

UPS

Computer

Computer

• FREE—included on CD or web download

• Gracefully shuts down multiple computers receiving distributed power from a single UPS

• Communicates through network cabling

• Compatible with all Tripp Lite and select competitors'

models

Distributed Power Management

PowerAlert Shutdown Agent Software (Features)

Use when you cannot connect a USB or serial cable(example: server rack or 3-phase power distribution)

UPS

Power

Computer

Power

Distributed Power Management

PowerAlert Shutdown Agent Software (Application)

Computer

Computer

Distribution Panel

• FREE—included on CD or web download

• Provides centralized management of up to 250 UPSs

or PDUs

• Communicates through network cabling

• Compatible with all Tripp Lite and select competitors'

models

Centralized Power Management

PowerAlert Network Management Software (Features)

Computer

Computer

UPS or PDU

Use to centrally manage a network of up to 250 UPSs or PDUs, and 250 environmental monitors

Centralized Power Management

PowerAlert Network Management Software (Application)

UPS or PDU

UPS or PDU

UPS or PDU

Computer

Computer

Computer

Computer

Computer

Computer

Computer

• Reboots locked devices

• Preserves runtime for critical devices

• Configures custom start-up/shutdown sequences

Centralized Power Management

Simplifies Network Power Management

• Allows mass configuration of UPSs and PDUs from

a central location

• Auto-discovers UPSs and PDUs

• Saves time and money

Centralized Power Management

Reduces Deployment Time

• Speeds alarm resolution with single, sortable alarm log and intuitive color coding

• Takes guesswork out of responses with "recommended action" messaging

• Delivers alarms through emails and SNMP traps

Centralized Power Management

Reduces Troubleshooting Time

• FREE! CD included or Web download

• Software-only solution (requires no hardware or licensing)

• Saves thousands of dollars compared to competitive solutions

Centralized Power Management

Adds Value Without Adding Cost

• Available separately

• Makes a UPS or PDU an IP-manageable device

• Password-protected for increased security

• Flash-upgradeable for enhanced manageability

Remote Power Management

Internal SNMP/Web Card Firmware (Features)

UPS or PDUComputer

Use to remotely monitor and control power to UPSs or PDUs from anywhere in the world

Remote Power Management

Internal SNMP/Web Card Firmware (Application)

Computer

Computer

Complementary Products

“ENVIROSENSE” Environmental Sensor

Application: remote wiring closets, racks and datacenters

• Connects to SNMPWEBCARD

• Remotely monitor temperature and humidity

• Hosts and forwards additional dry contact sensor information (smoke, water, fire, etc.)SRSWITCHApplication: Remote Door Monitoring

• Monitors rack or other door activity

• Connects to ENVIROSENSE module

• Alerts sent via PowerAlert

Complementary Products

RELAYioCARD

Application: UPS integration with industrial and security applications

• Programmable, contact closure management card

• Six configurable relay output contacts

• Configurable input signal contacts

WatchDog ServiceMonitoring/Rebooting SoftwareApplication: remote, unattended kiosks, web and web servers

• Monitors and restarts Windows services and host/servers that become unresponsive

• Reduces costly service calls to remote locations

How does Tripp Lite Power Management Compare to APC?

Start with the PCs. . .

•One UPS per PC

•Any UPS with a communication port

•PowerAlert on each PC for safe, auto shutdown

•PowerAlert NMS for Network Management

PowerAlert

LocalPowerAlert

LocalPowerAlert

Local

PowerAlert

NMS

. . .add the servers. . .

•Any UPS with enough power for several servers

•No cards required

•Safe, auto shutdown

•Total Remote Management

PowerAlert

LocalPowerAlert

LocalPowerAlert

Local

PowerAlert

Local

PowerAlert

Shutdown Agent

PowerAlert

NMS

Or SNMPWEBCARD

More server growth. . .

•More servers, no extra charges, no new software

•Cards always optional

•Safe, auto shutdown ensured

•Management platform unchanged

PowerAlert

LocalPowerAlert

LocalPowerAlert

Local

PowerAlert

Shutdown Agents

PowerAlert

NMS

Or SNMPWEBCARD

PowerAlert

Local

Add Networking. . .

PowerAlert

LocalPowerAlert

LocalPowerAlert

Local

PowerAlert

NMS

Card required if no local PC available

PowerAlert

Shutdown Agents

PowerAlert

Local$

Add Environmental Monitoring

PowerAlert

LocalPowerAlert

LocalPowerAlert

Local

PowerAlert

Local

PowerAlert

NMS

WaterSmoke

FireDoorsTemp

Humidity

PowerAlert

Shutdown Agents

$

$

PowerAlert

PowerAlert

LocalPowerAlert

LocalPowerAlert

Local

PowerAlert

Local

PowerAlert

NMS

One Management Platform

Any UPS type

USB, Serial, or Network Link

Free!

PowerAlert

Shutdown Agents

$

How does APC Power Management Work?

Start with the PCs. . .

•One UPS per PC

•PowerChute on each PC for safe, auto shutdown

•Systems cannot be managed remotely

•Must buy SmartUPS to be manageable!

PowerChute

Personal Edition

PowerChute

Personal Edition

PowerChute

Personal EditionNo Management

PowerChute

Personal Edition

. . . add the servers. . .

•One UPS per server

•Buy PowerChute Business Edition ($99-279)

•Manage up to 25 UPS over network

PowerChute

Personal Edition

PowerChute

Personal EditionNo Management

PowerChute

Business Edition

PowerChute

Business Edition

PowerChute

Business Edition

$

$

PowerChute

Personal Edition

. . . add more servers. . .•Cards required once server count exceeds UPS count

•“Infrastuxure Manager” required

•$3500 manages just 25 hardware devices

•Now 2 management systems!

PowerChute

Personal Edition

PowerChute

Personal EditionNo Management

PowerChute

Business Edition

PowerChute

Business Edition

PowerChute

Business Edition

PowerChute

Shutdown Agents

$

$$$$

$

$

PowerChute

Personal Edition

Add Networking. . .

PowerChute

Personal Edition

PowerChute

Personal EditionNo Management

PowerChute

Business Edition

PowerChute

Business Edition

PowerChute

Business Edition

PowerChute

Shutdown Agents

$$$$

$

$

$

$

PowerChute

Personal Edition

Add Environmental Monitoring

PowerChute

Personal Edition

PowerChute

Personal EditionNo Management

PowerChute

Business Edition

PowerChute

Business Edition

PowerChute

Shutdown Agents

$

$$$$

$

$

$

• $1500 + third “Netbotz” management platform

or

• $6000 for integrated monitoring with ISX

PowerChute

Business Edition

PowerChute

Personal Edition

APC Monitoring

PowerChute

Personal Edition

PowerChute

Personal EditionNo Management

PowerChute

Business Edition

PowerChute

Business Edition

PowerChute

Business Edition

PowerChute

Shutdown Agents

$

$$$$

$

$

$

• Complex

• Expensive

• Disconnected

$

PowerAlert

PowerAlert

LocalPowerAlert

LocalPowerAlert

Local

PowerAlert

Local

PowerAlert

NMS

One Management Platform

Any UPS type

USB, Serial, or Network Link

Free!

PowerAlert

Shutdown Agents

$

PowerAlert

LocalPowerAlert

LocalPowerAlert

Local

PowerAlert

Local

PowerAlert

NMS

Configure

Monitor

Control

•Doing More•Simplifying•Reducing Cost

PowerAlert

Shutdown Agents