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APC 200 User Manual

APC 200
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USER’S GUIDE
NetBotz Rack Monitor 200
Contents
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Introduction--1
Product Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Document Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Additional Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Terminology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Access Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Overview 3
Initial setup 4
Access priority for logging on 4
Types of user accounts 5
Recovering From a Lost Password
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Watchdog Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Overview 7
Network interface watchdog mechanism 7
Resetting the network timer 7
Control Console--8
How to Log On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Overview 8
Remote access to the control console 8
Local access to the control console 9
Main Screen
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Sample main screen 10
Information and status fields 11
Control Console Menus
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How to use control console menus 13
Control console structure 14
Main menu 14
Device Manager menus 15
Network menu 16
System menu 16
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APC 200 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandAPC
Model200
CategoryMonitor
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction

Product Description

Provides details about the NetBotz Rack Monitor 200 software interface.

Document Overview

Outlines the scope and content of the document.

Additional Documentation

Lists other available documentation for the product.

Terminology

Defines key terms used throughout the manual.

Access Procedures

Overview

Introduces the different interfaces for managing the Main Module.

Initial setup

Details the essential TCP/IP settings required for the Main Module's network operation.

Access priority for logging on

Explains the priority order for accessing the Main Module's interface.

Types of user accounts

Describes the different user access levels and their permissions.

Recovering From a Lost Password

Provides steps to recover a lost password for the Main Module.

Watchdog Features

Explains the system's watchdog mechanisms for detecting and recovering from internal problems.

Web Interface

Introduction

Introduces the Web interface for managing the Main Module and connected devices.

Supported Web browsers

Lists the web browsers compatible with the Web interface.

How to Log On

Details how to access the Web interface using DNS name or IP address.

URL address formats

Explains the correct formats for accessing the Web interface via URL.

Overview Page

Describes the initial page displayed upon logging into the Web interface.

How to Use the Tabs, Menus, Tables, and Links

Guides users on navigating and utilizing the Web interface elements.

How to Troubleshoot

Overview

Covers troubleshooting of physical setup and software interface issues.

A-Link Power Overload Alarm

Explains the causes and troubleshooting steps for A-Link Power Overload alarms.

Device Disconnected (or Lost Comm) Alarms

Details alarms indicating a device is disconnected or has lost communication.

Software Interface Shows “Err”

Provides instructions for troubleshooting when "Err" appears in the software interface.

Sensors Connected, but Software Interface Shows “0 Connected”

Addresses the issue where sensors are connected but not detected by the software.

Operation and Monitoring

Commonly Performed Tasks

Describes daily tasks for monitoring the system via the Web interface tabs.

Home Tab

Explains the functionality of the Home tab for viewing system status.

Sensors Tab

Guides users on viewing and configuring sensors via the Sensors tab.

Alarm Status page

Allows viewing of all active alarms for various sensors and outputs.

Administration: Security

Local Users

Covers setting up user names and passwords for different account types.

Remote Users

Discusses administering remote access to the Main Module.

Configuring the RADIUS Server

Guides the process of configuring the RADIUS server for authentication.

Inactivity Timeout (Administration>Security>Auto Log Off)

Explains how to set the time before an inactive user is logged off.

Administration: Network Features

TCP/IP and Communication Settings

Covers TCP/IP settings and communication configurations for the Main Module.

Port Speed (Administration>Network>Port Speed)

Describes how to set the communication speed for the TCP/IP port.

DNS (Administration>Network>DNS>options)

Guides users on configuring and testing the Domain Name System (DNS).

Console (Administration>Network>Console>options)

Covers options for enabling or disabling Telnet and SSH access to the control console.

Administration: Notification & Logging

Event Actions (Administration>Notification>Event Actions>options)

Explains how to configure event actions and notification settings.

Syslog (Logs>Syslog>options)

Covers sending messages to Syslog servers for centralized logging.

Indirect Notification through Logs or Queries

Explains how to use logs and queries for indirect notification.

Administration: General Options

Covers system identification, date/time, and general preferences.

APC Device IP Configuration Wizard

Capabilities, Requirements, and Installation

Outlines the capabilities, system requirements, and installation of the IP Configuration Wizard.

How to use the Wizard to configure TCP/IP settings

Explains how to use the Wizard to configure TCP/IP settings for devices.

Installation

Guides on installing the Device IP Configuration Wizard.

Exporting Configuration Settings

Retrieving and Exporting the .ini File

Guides on retrieving and exporting configuration settings via an .ini file.

Contents of the .ini file

Details the contents and structure of the configuration .ini file.

Transferring the file to a single Main Module

Details how to transfer the .ini file to a single Main Module.

Exporting the file to multiple Main Modules

Explains how to export the .ini file to multiple Main Modules.

Firmware Upgrades

Overview

Provides an overview of the firmware upgrade process for Main and Expansion Modules.

How to Upgrade a Single Main Module

Guides on upgrading the firmware of a single Main Module.

How to Upgrade Multiple Main Modules

Explains how to upgrade firmware on multiple Main Modules simultaneously.

How to Verify an Upgrade

Guides on verifying the success or failure of a firmware upgrade.

Product Information

Two-Year Factory Warranty

Details the terms and conditions of the two-year factory warranty.

Non-transferable warranty

Specifies that the warranty is non-transferable and requires product registration.

Exclusions

Lists conditions and circumstances excluded from warranty coverage.

Warranty claims

Provides information on how to submit warranty claims.

Watchdog Features

Network interface watchdog mechanism

Explains the watchdog mechanism protecting against network inaccessibility.

Resetting the network timer

Details how the network timer is reset to prevent unexpected restarts.

Control Console

How to Log On

Guides on logging into the control console via local or remote connections.

Local access to the control console

Guides on accessing the control console via a local serial connection.

Main Screen

Sample main screen

Displays an example of the main screen shown after logging into the control console.

Information and status fields

Details the information and status fields displayed on the main screen.

Control Console Menus

How to use control console menus

Guides on navigating and using menus within the control console interface.

Control console structure

Explains the structure and organization of the control console menus.

Main menu

Describes the main menu options available in the control console.

Sensors Tab

Temperature & Humidity page

Details how to view and configure temperature and humidity sensors.

Threshold Settings

Defines temperature and humidity thresholds for triggering alarms.

Rate of Change Settings

Configures settings for temperature rate of change alarms.

APC Worldwide Customer Support

www.apc.com (Corporate Headquarters)

Provides access to APC's Knowledge Base and support requests via the corporate website.

www.apc.com/support/

Directs users to localized APC websites for country-specific support information.

Regional centers

Lists contact information for APC's regional customer support centers.