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Power management 
Power Protector software 
HP Power Protector software ensures maximum power reliability of computer systems through comprehensive 
control of UPSs. The easy-to-use browser interface enables novice users to configure and manage power 
protection settings. To download the latest version of HP Power Protector software, see the HP website 
(http://www.hp.com/go/rackandpower). 
 
  NOTE: To install and configure the software, see the software user guide. The software user 
guide is available for download from the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/rackandpower). 
 
HP Power Protector: 
•  Does not require complex management systems, which simplifies deployment, configuration, and 
management of UPS-protected environments. 
•  Manages a graceful shutdown of attached devices during utility power failures. 
•  Prioritize the shutdown timing of attached computers. 
•  Customizes alert generation with modifiable dialog boxes, command execution, and email and 
broadcast messages. 
•  Monitors the status of the UPS and reports alarms. 
•  Displays a power log for analysis. 
•  Manages independent UPS load segments to provide separate power control of attached load devices. 
The HP UPS Network Module (P/N AF465A) is a Minislot with an easy-to-use browser interface, which gives 
you comprehensive control of the UPS and enables you to monitor and effectively manage power 
environments. The UPS Network Module supports either a single UPS configuration or a dual redundant UPS 
configuration for no single-point-of-failure. 
The UPS Network Module can be configured to send alert traps to HP Systems Insight Manager and other 
SNMP management programs or used as a stand-alone management system. This flexibility enables you to 
monitor and manage UPSs through the network. To facilitate day-by-day maintenance tasks, the embedded 
management software provides detailed system logs. 
The UPS Network Module provides remote management of a UPS by connecting the UPS directly to the 
network. Configuration and management of the UPS from anywhere and at any time through a standard web 
browser. 
The UPS Network Module (Minislot) is ideal for: 
•  Small to enterprise-sized customers that will benefit from remotely managing their UPS. 
•  Adding protection via the redundant UPS configuration. 
•  Gracefully performing scheduled shut-downs of attached equipment. 
•  Notifying administrative personnel in the event of a power failure. 
•  Prioritizes the timing of attached load device shutdowns.