tripp lite power alert vs apc power monitoring
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Tripp Lite Training 2009 in AtlantisTRANSCRIPT
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