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Figure 2.1: VMR Series - Front Panel (Model VMR-16HD20-1 Shown)
Figure 2.2: VMR Series - Back Panel (Model VMR-16HD20-1 Shown)
Figure 2.3: NPS Series - Front Panel (Model NPS-16HD20-1 Shown)
Figure 2.4: NPS Series - Back Panel (Model NPS-16HD20-1 Shown)
Figure 5.1: Boot Priority Example 1
Figure 5.2: Boot Priority Example 2
Figure 9.1: The Help Menu (Administrator Mode; Text Interface - VMR Shown)
Figure 14.1: Web Access Parameters (Text Interface Only)
Figure B.1: RS232 SetUp Port Interface
1. Introduction
2. Unit Description
- 2.1. VMR Series - Front Panel
- 2.2. VMR Series - Back Panel
- 2.3. NPS Series - Front Panel
- 2.4. NPS Series - Back Panel
- 2.5. Additional Button Functions
3. Getting Started
- 3.1. Installing the VMR Hardware
  - 3.1.1. Apply Power to the VMR or NPS
  - 3.1.2. Connect your PC to the VMR or NPS
- 3.2. Communicating with the VMR or NPS
4. Hardware Installation
- 4.1. Connecting the Power Supply Cables
  - 4.1.1. Installing the Power Supply Cable Keepers
  - 4.1.2. Connect the VMR or NPS to Your Power Supply
- 4.2. Connection to Switched Outlets
- 4.3. Serial SetUp Port Connection
  - 4.3.1. Connecting a Local PC
  - 4.3.2. Connecting an External Modem
- 4.4. Connecting the Network Cable
- 4.5. Rack Mounting
5. Basic Configuration
- 5.1. Communicating with the VMR or NPS Unit
- 5.2. Configuration Menus
- 5.3. Defining System Parameters
- 5.4. User Accounts
- 5.5. Managing User Accounts
- 5.6. The Plug Group Directory
- 5.7. Defining Plug Parameters
  - 5.7.1. The Boot Priority Parameter
    - 5.7.1.1. Example 1: Change Plug A3 to Priority 1
    - 5.7.1.2. Example 2: Change Plug A5 to Priority 2
- 5.8. Serial Port Configuration
- 5.9. Network Configuration
- 5.10. Save User Selected Parameters
  - 5.10.1. Restore Configuration
6. Reboot Options
- 6.1. Ping-No-Answer Reboot
- 6.2. Scheduled Reboot
7. Alarm Configuration
- 7.1. The Over Current Alarms (VMR Only)
  - 7.1.1. Over Current Alarms - Load Shedding and Auto Recovery
- 7.2. The Over Temperature Alarms
  - 7.2.1. Over Temperature Alarms - Load Shedding and Auto Recovery
- 7.3. The Circuit Breaker Open Alarm
- 7.4. The Lost Voltage (Line In) Alarm
- 7.5. The Ping-No-Answer Alarm
- 7.6. The Invalid Access Lockout Alarm
- 7.7. The Power Cycle Alarm
- 7.8. The Plug Current Alarm (VMR Only)
8. The Status Screens
- 8.1. Product Status
- 8.2. The Network Status Screen
- 8.3. The Plug Status Screen
- 8.4. The Plug Group Status Screen
- 8.5. The Current Metering Status Screen (VMR Only)
- 8.6. The Current History Screen (VMR Only)
- 8.7. The Power Range Status Screen (VMR Only)
- 8.8. The Power History Screen
9. Operation
- 9.1. Operation via the Web Browser Interface
  - 9.1.1. The Plug Control Screen - Web Browser Interface
  - 9.1.2. The Plug Group Control Screen - Web Browser Interface
- 9.2. Operation via the Text Interface
  - 9.2.1. Switching and Reboot Commands - Text Interface
  - 9.2.2. Applying Commands to Several Plugs - Text Interface
- 9.3. The Automated Mode
- 9.4. Manual Operation
- 9.5. Logging Out of Command Mode
10. SSH Encryption
11. Syslog Messages
- 11.1. Configuration
12. SNMP Traps
- 12.1. Configuration:
13. Operation via SNMP
- 13.1. VMR/NPS SNMP Agent
- 13.2. SNMPv3 Authentication and Encryption
- 13.3. Configuration via SNMP
- 13.4. Plug Control via SNMP
  - 13.4.1. Plug Status/Control
  - 13.4.2. Plug Group Status/Control
- 13.5. Viewing VMR/NPS Status via SNMP
  - 13.5.1. Plug Status
  - 13.5.2. Unit Environment Status
- 13.6. Sending Traps via SNMP
14. Setting Up SSL Encryption
- 14.1. Creating a Self Signed Certificate
- 14.2. Creating a Signed Certificate
- 14.3. Downloading the Server Private Key
15. Saving and Restoring Configuration Parameters
- 15.1. Sending Parameters to a File
- 15.2. Restoring Saved Parameters
- 15.3. Restoring Previously Saved Parameters
16. Upgrading VMR/NPS Firmware
- 16.1. Firmware Upgrade Utility (Recommended)
- 16.2. The Upgrade Firmware Function (Alternate Method)
17. Command Reference Guide
- 17.1. Command Conventions
- 17.2. Command Summary
- 17.3. Command Set
Appendix A. Specifications
Appendix B. Interface Descriptions
- B.1. SetUp Port (RS232)
Appendix C. Customer Service
Index

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7. Alarm Configuration

When properly configured, VMR and NPS units can monitor rack temperature, ping

command response, excessive invalid access attempts, communication status, open

circuit breakers and other factors at network installation sites. In addition to the

monitoring abilities listed above, VMR series units can also meter and record current,

power and voltage conditions. If the user-defined trigger levels for current load are

exceeded, the VMR can also automatically shut off power to non-essential devices

(Load Shedding) in order to decrease current load. Note however that NPS units do not

support current consumption, power and voltage monitoring functions.

If user defined trigger levels for temperature are exceeded, the VMR/NPS can also

perform load shedding; automatically shutting off user-designated power outlets in order

to reduce the amount of heat generated in the rack. When rack temperatures return to

acceptable levels, the VMR/NPS can then switch outlets back on again. The VMR (but

not the NPS) can also perform load shedding when current consumption rises above

user-defined threshold values. When any of the user-defined alarms are triggered,

the VMR/NPS can send an alarm message to the proper personnel via Email, Syslog

Message or SNMP trap.

This section describes the procedure for setting up the VMR/NPS to send alarm

messages when critical situations are detected. For instructions regarding configuration

of the Log function, please refer to Section 5.3.4.

Notes:

• Current and Power Monitoring features are not available on NPS units.

• In order to send alarm notification via email, email addresses and parameters

must first be defined as described in Section 5.9.11. Email alarm notification

will then be sent for all alarms that are enabled as described in this Section.

• In order to send alarm notification via Syslog Message, a Syslog address

must first be defined as described in Section 5.9.2. Once the Syslog address

has been defined, Syslog Messages will be sent for every alarm that is

discussed in this Section, providing that the Trigger Enable parameter for the

alarm has been set to "On."

• In order to send alarm notification via SNMP Trap, SNMP Trap parameters

must first be defined as described in Section 5.9.7. Once SNMP Trap

Parameters have been defined, SNMP Traps will be sent for every alarm that

is discussed in this Section, providing that the Trigger Enable parameter for

the alarm has been set to "On."

• When defining parameters via the Text Interface, make certain to press the

[Esc] key to completely exit from the configuration menu and save newly

defined parameters. When parameters are defined via the Text Interface,

newly defined parameters will not be saved until the "Saving Configuration"

message is displayed.

To configure the VMR/NPS Alarm functions, access the command mode using a

password that allows Administrator level and then activate the Alarm Configuration

menu (in the Text Interface, type /AC and press [Enter]; in the Web Browser Interface,

click on the "Alarm Configuration" link.)