1.0  Installing PowerChute PLUS on NetWare 2.x Systems

The main steps to install PowerChute PLUS on a system running Novell NetWare 
are:

1. Install the APC UPS on the file-server.
2. Install the proper signaling cable for your UPS.
3. Boot the file-server and a workstation.  Log into the workstation as SUPERVISOR (or equivalent).
4. Install and configure the PowerChute PLUS software.
5. Run the PowerChute PLUS VAP.

Detailed Installation

The installation of PowerChute PLUS must take place from a workstation and 
be performed by SUPERVISOR or by a user with supervisory equivalency.  The 
PowerChute PLUS VAP requires a supervisor equivalent login name and occupies 
a user connection.

1.  Refer to the printed PowerChute PLUS manual for information on installing 
your UPS.

2.  Log in to the file server as Supervisor or Supervisor equivalent.

3.  Load and configure the PowerChute PLUS software:

  a.  Insert the PowerChute PLUS diskette into an available disk drive on your 
  workstation.

  b.  After you login, you will most likely be in the SYSTEM directory on the 
  F: drive (or equivalent).  Switch to the drive in which you placed the 
  PowerChute PLUS diskette.  For example, if you placed the disk in the A: 
  drive, type:

	   a:<enter>       -points operation to the A drive

      Note: If you are using Windows, use the File Manager and select the 
      diskette drive.

  c.  Execute the PowerChute PLUS install program by typing:

	 install<enter>

     If using Windows, double click on INSTALL.EXE.

     Note:  If PowerChute has already been installed on your system, you will 
     receive an alert message.  If you wish to save any existing PowerChute 
     log information, use ESCAPE to exit the installation, and save these 
     files now.  Then begin the installation procedure again.

  d.  The PowerChute PLUS Install screen will appear with a highlighted bar 
  next to the UPS Model field.  Step through the following configurable 
  parameters to tailor PowerChute PLUS to your system.  To change values from 
  their default settings just type in your selection.  The field will 
  automatically be cleared.

UPS Model: Press <enter> for a list of UPS types.  Move the highlighted bar to 
either Smart-UPS, Matrix or Back-UPS and press <enter>.  Refer to Appendix A 
for UPS types.

Communications:  Press <enter> for a list of communications ports.  Move the 
highlighted bar to the port that will be used to communicate with the UPS, 
and press <enter>.  Selections include COM1 through COM4, a customized serial 
port, and "Config As Slave".  If "Custom" is selected, you MUST enter the 
correct address and IRQ in order for PowerChute PLUS to function correctly.   The "Config As Slave" parameter only appears if a master server is already running PowerChute on the network; for more details, see "To load PowerChute on slave servers", below.

Message Delay:  The time, in seconds, from initial power failure to when the 
first message is sent to the users.  If power returns before this time has 
elapsed, users will not receive notification of the failure.  PowerChute will, 
however, record the event.

Message Interval:  The time interval, in seconds, between messages during a 
power failure.  Increasing this number cuts down on network traffic; 
decreasing this number gives users logoff reminders more often. The default 
is 30 sec.

Max Battery Run Time (Master server only):  The time, in minutes, from initial 
power failure until server shutdown is initiated.  If a low battery condition 
is encountered before this time elapses, shutdown is immediate.  The default 
is 5 min.

VAP Password:  Enter the password of the Supervisor account.  WARNING:  If you 
change the password of the LOGIN Name on the system, YOU MUST change it in the 
PowerChute PLUS installation by reinstalling PowerChute.

To write your configuration to the file-server hard disk, select:

	      F2=Save

After you have saved your selections, a message will appear that says:  

		PowerChute PLUS has been successfully installed.

4.  Run the PowerChute PLUS VAP:

From the file-server console, or through the FCONSOLE utility, DOWN the 
server.  Once the server is DOWN you can reboot the server.  The PowerChute 

Installation is now complete and PowerChute PLUS is running on your system.


2.0  PowerChute PLUS Configuration:

In a NetWare 2.x environment, PowerChute is not configured in the same manner 
as described in your PowerChute manual.  The differences are described below:

Basic configuration:
     -The PowerChute server module is a VAP, not an NLM.
     -No Windows client is provided, only a DOS client (pwrchute.exe).
     -PowerChute does not make use of a pwrchute.ini file.
     -PowerChute does not support Flexible Events.  The events that are 
     described in the Flex Events section of your manual are recognized by 
     PowerChute, and PowerChute responds with the default actions for those 
     events.
     -Paging is not supported.
     -E-Mail is not supported.

2.1  WORKSTATION Module

The Workstation Module of PowerChute PLUS, pwrchute.exe, allows any DOS 
workstation to view real-time data of the file-server's Smart-UPS or Matrix, 
and the AC utility line.  By establishing a direct link to the file-server UPS
the program allows user interaction with the UPS using menus.

Note:  This version of the PowerChute client can communicate only with 
apcsmups.vap.  If you have NetWare servers using the PowerChute NLM, then use 
the PowerChute client on those servers to monitor them.

2.2.1  Accessing Workstation Modules

To run the Workstation Module, change your working directory to the 
PowerChute directory.  Type "PWRCHUTE".

When the PowerChute PLUS Workstation Module is started, the PowerChute PLUS 
Workstation screen will appear and the following will happen:

1.      A list of file-servers running the PowerChute PLUS software will 
appear.  Select a server from which you want to view the UPS data.

Note:   Only servers running PowerChute PLUS 4.0.x or 4.1.x with a UPS which 
supports full smart communications can be monitored; servers running other 
PowerChute versions may appear on the list but cannot be monitored.  Servers 
running PowerChute PLUS will not show up in the list if they are being used in 
conjunction with a Back-UPS model.

After selecting a server, you must enter the PowerChute password. The default 
password is, "APC"

2.      You may receive the following message:

	NO POWERCHUTE SERVERS RUNNING ON THE INTERNETWORK

In this case, the PowerChute PLUS VAP has not been loaded on any servers on 
the network, and you will not be able to view the UPS information.  Check that 
the VAP is loaded and running and that the UPS serial port cable is connected 
and secure.

3.      If your PowerChute Password is incorrect you will receive the
	following message:

	INCORRECT PASSWORD

	In this case, select again the server which you want to attach to and 
	ensure that the password is correct.  Use the NetWare SYSCON utility 
	to change the interface screen password; refer to the printed 
	PowerChute PLUS manual for details.


2.3 WORKSTATION Screen

The PowerChute PLUS Workstation screen is similar to the one described in your 
printed PowerChute PLUS manual.  Refer to the manual for details.

2.4 WORKSTATION Functions

Function keys are used for basic operations in the Workstation Module.  The 
function keys listed perform as follows:

<F1>Help                   - Brings up help on the highlighted menu item
<F3>Change Server          - Brings up a list of servers running PowerChute
<F10>Menu                  - Brings up the PowerChute PLUS Function Menu
<ESC>                      - Exits the present menu/program

By selecting <F10>, the main menu screen will appear.  The user will be able 
to perform the following functions:

View Logs               View the log file and data file
Configuration           Setting of all configurable PowerChute Parameters
Diagnostics             Perform on-line diagnostics
Initiate Shutdown       Initiate server shutdown.  Selection of Initiate Shutdown causes menu to toggle to Cancel Shutdown.
Measure-UPS             If a Measure-UPS is attached, this parameter will be 
			displayed and will allow Measure-UPS control.
About PowerChute PLUS   PowerChute Copyright information

Each of these features is described in the printed PowerChute PLUS manual;
in some cases, options appear on different menus than the ones stated in the
printed manual.

3.0  Measure-UPS Support

Measure-UPS functionality is similar to that described in the printed manual,
except that, using NetWare 2.x, PowerChute can only report Measure-UPS data,
but cannot take action such as server shutdown in response to this data.


Appendix A - UPS Models

American Power Conversion manufactures several different UPS Models.

Back-UPS Models:

The following APC models are considered Back-UPS, or equivalent to the 
Back-UPS models.  Use the cable marked 940-0020B with these UPS models.
Note:   The PLUS Extensions are not available with these UPS Models.

Back-UPS 360
Back-UPS 1250
Back-UPS 400
UPS 110SE
Back-UPS 450
Back-UPS 360SX
Back-UPS 520
520ES
Back-UPS 600
600LS
Back-UPS 800
800RT
Back-UPS 900
Back-UPS 800RT
Back-UPS 1200
1200VX
Back-UPS 1200VX

Smart-UPS and Matrix Models:

The following APC UPS Models are Smart-UPS or Matrix systems, or equivalent 
to the Smart-UPS models.  Use the cable marked 940-0024B with these UPS Models.
Note:   The PLUS Extensions are only available with these UPS Models.

UPS 370Ci
Smart-UPS 250
Smart-UPS 400
Smart-UPS 600
Smart-UPS 900
Smart-UPS 1250
Smart-UPS 2000
Matrix 3000
Matrix 5000
