Configure the UPSs  

NOTE: The following procedure is specific to the Powerware 9125 equipped with a Connectups SNMP Module. If a different UPS is used refer to it's accompanying documentation to set the IP Address/Subnet mask, trap receiver IP address, and community strings.

The SNMP module in the UPS must be administered so it can report alarm conditions to the appropriate server. The module will report the loss of commercial power and/or the depletion of battery resources. Each UPS requires a unique IP address, which can be the Avaya-provided default one or a customer-provided one. Refer to the filled out job aid entitled Pre-Installation Network Worksheet--S8700 Multi-Connect.

NOTE: In order for the UPS to properly report alarm conditions the IP addresses for the UPS must be configured in the S8700 Media Servers.

• 2 IP addresses (1 for each UPS)
• 1 Default gateway IP address
• Subnet mask
• Community name strings (get, set, trap)

SECURITY ALERT

The Get and Set, community names are generally configured with default values of Public and Private respectively. If required, the local network administrator must supply values for their Network Management System. This is a security issue. For example, the default Set community name of Private, with it's widely known password could be used to shutdown power to the UPS loads via SNMP message.

Refer to the configuration section of the user guide that comes with the UPS for the default user ID and password and the administration commands. Use the following general procedures to administer the UPSs:

NOTE: These steps are specifically for the Powerware 9125 UPS equipped with a ConnectUPS MX SNMP module. These steps use the default addresses and subnet masks for the S8700 Media Server for Multi-Connect Configuration. If other addresses are to be used they must be substituted when performing these steps. Refer to the Pre-Installation Network Worksheet--S8700 Multi-Connect for the proper data.

1. Connect the services laptop computer (RS-232 serial port) to the DB-9 connector on the back of the ConnectUPS MX module for UPS A. Use a DB-9 to DB-9 serial cable. (Supplied with the ConnectUPS ^TM MX SNMP Module.)
2. Open a terminal emulation program (such as HyperTerminal) on the services laptop.
3. Administer the emulation program port settings:
• 9600 baud rate
• No parity
• 8 bits
• 1 stop bit
• Password is admin
4. Press Enter. The Main Configuration screen appears. If the Main Configuration screen does not appear, Press Enter. again.
5. Type BR 0 and press Enter. (Sets the BOOTP retry counter to zero.)
6. Type IP 198.152.254.239 and press Enter. (Default IP Address for this UPS)
7. Type NM 255.255.255.0 and press Enter. (Default subnet mask for this UPS)
8. Type GW 198.152.254.201 and press Enter. (Default gateway for this UPS)
9. If supplied enter the Get and Set community names with the following commands:

NOTE: If the UPS units are going to be monitored by a Network Management System (NMS) coordinate the assignment of the community names with the local LAN administrator. See the Pre-Installation Network Worksheet for S8700 Multi-Connect. If a NMS will not monitor the UPS units set the community names to unique string values.

• Type CG name and press Enter. (Enters the Get community name. Type up to 16 alphanumeric characters for the name. The name field is case sensitive and cannot contain blanks.)
• Type CS name and press Enter. (Enters the Set community name. Type up to 16 alphanumeric characters for the name. The name field is case sensitive and cannot contain blanks.)

10. Type HS and press Enter. (Displays the Host Table)

NOTE: The Host Table should be empty. If not, in the following commands use a host table entry that is currently unassigned.

11. Type HI1 198.152.254.201 and press Enter. (Sets the trap destination for this UPS).
12. Type TL1 3 and press Enter. (Sets the trap level for the host, All traps)
13. Type TT1 1and press Enter. (Sets the trap type, Standard UPS MIB-defined)
14. Type HS and press Enter. Verify the table entries. (re-displays the host table)
15. Type CF and press Enter. (re-displays the basic administration screen)
16. Type SA and press Enter. (Saves configuration and restarts module)
17. When completed, disconnect the services laptop computer from the UPS.
18. Connect a CAT5 cable to the RJ45 connector on the UPS SNMP module and to the next available port on the Cajun Ethernet switch for Control Network A.
19. Repeat steps 5 through 18 for the second UPS, except connect the SNMP module to the Ethernet switch for Control Network B. Use the following address and netmask information:
20. UPS IPaddress / Subnet mask = 198.152.255.239 / 255.255.255.0
21. Default Gateway IP address = 198.152.255.202
22. Host Table trap receiver IP address = 198.152.255.202
23. Local network administrator supplied information as required.