An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) is a device that provides power when the main power supply is momentarily disconnected, and also provides protection against interference in the main power supply network.

To add a UPS:

  1. Enter Equipment → UPS → Add UPS.
  2. Specify a discretionary UPS Name.
  3. Select the Handler:
    • Emerson Liebert NX (SMNP) — a universal module for Emerson Liebert UPS;
    • APC UPS beta (SNMP) — a universal module for APC UPS;
    • KEOR MOD 250 (SNMP - CS141) — module for Legrand Keor MOD 250 UPS with the CS141 SNMP module.
  4. Specify the IP address of the UPS in IPv4 format.
  5. Select the device Installation type:
    • Rack — if the UPS is installed in the rack;
    • Floor — if the UPS is outside the rack.
  6. For a rack-mounted UPS, select the following:
    1. Size in units. It can be a multiple of 0.5.
    2. Rack.
    3. Rack Unit numbers.
  7. Add a discretionary Note.
  8. Select the SNMP Version and specify the settings:
    • for SNMP v1 and SNMP v2c specify Community;
    • for SNMP v3:
      1. Specify the User.
      2. If you are going to use Authentication, select its method and specify the Authentication password.
      3. If you are going to use an Encryption key, select its type and specify the Encryption password.
  9. Press Add. DCImanager 6 will start a UPS polling task.


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