In an effort to give IT managers the flexibility and management capabilities they desire to maintain their networks availability, American Power Conversion (APC) has announced a new version of its Web/SNMP management card, that is compatible with wireless application protocol (WAP) - enabled mobile phones when used with APC`s Smart-UPS or Matrix units.
The Web/SNMP management card offers increased management capabilities via the Web for other power protection and management devices, including APC`s Smart-UPS (700VA and higher), Matrix, Symmetra Power Array, Silcon three-phase UPS, and APC`s power management accessories.
This new communications offering comes in addition to other standards-based management protocols available on the current version of this product, including HTTP, SNMP, and Telnet.
"When APC introduced the first Web/SNMP card in 1998, our customers were very pleased that they were able to manage their global networks in a secure and simple fashion utilising the Web," says Carl Kleynhans, district manager for South Africa at APC. "Since that time, we have been striving to take full advantage of the options a Web-based device can offer. The fact that users can view vital information from a mobile phone and email can translate to a faster response when network integrity is at risk from a power anomaly or blackout."
The new APC Web/SNMP Management Card also includes email event notification. This allows IT managers to receive email or pager notification of UPS-related events.
A Web/SNMP management card Wizard, a Windows-based application, allows for easy FTP file transfer to the card to make installation of multiple cards, as well as updates on existing Web/SNMP cards, quick and simple. This functionality allows IT managers to spend their time on other needed responsibilities in the datacentre rather than manually having to set-up or reconfigure each card, as is the case with other Web card offerings. Other new features include:
Notification of Events: allows users to configure which events they would like to be notified on. Notification can be sent via email or SNMP alarm to desired recipients; and
Event Action Configuration: users can configure and identify responses based on specified events. Output can be put on a CFG file that can be transmitted to multiple cards using the Wizard.
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American Power Conversion
Founded in 1981, American Power Conversion (NASDAQ: APCC) is a leading provider of global, end-to-end availability enhancement solutions which include surge suppressors, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), DC-based power systems, precision cooling equipment, cabling and connectivity solutions, power conditioning equipment, related software, professional and consulting services for Nonstop Networking, as well as power purchasing solutions through energyOn.com, The World`s Online Energy Store. APC`s comprehensive products, services and accessory offering, which is designed for both home and corporate environments, improves the availability, manageability and performance of sensitive electronic, network, communication and industrial equipment of all sizes. APC, which is headquartered in West Kingston, Rhode Island, reported sales of $1.337 billion for the year ended December 31, 1999 and is a Fortune 1000 and S&P 500 company.
APC, through the APC Global Services (AGS) division, will offer an extended warranty, providing the customer with basic insurance against failures on Symmetra Power Array and single-phase UPS systems. The programme extends the factory warranty of the unit to two years and provides telephonic technical support. With the APC Extended Warranty programme the customer is guaranteed next business day delivery of parts at no extra charge for shipment of the UPS or Power Array system to and from the customer`s site.
The APC Extended Warranty can be purchased anytime while the UPS or Power Array is still within its original warranty period http://www.apcc.com