Protection

Operating System Shutdown - Prevents possible data corruption by performing graceful, unattended operating system shutdown in the event of an extended power outage or computer power problem.
Load shedding - Turn off select outlet groups in a pre-determined sequence to shed less critical equipment and conserve runtime (Smart-UPS with switched outlet groups only).
Sequenced server shutdown and reboot - Customize shutdown and reboot sequence of connected servers (Smart-UPS with switched outlet groups).
Scheduling capability - Customize a schedule for the shutdown and reboot of connected equipment and UPSs. Supported with Smart-UPS and Easy UPS only.
Outlet group control - Turn on/off, reboot or shut down select outlet groups to save dispatching technicians to remote locations (Smart-UPS with switched outlet groups).

Compatibility

UPS Support - Supports APC Back-UPS, Easy UPS Online and Smart-UPS (3kVA & below) using dedicated serial or USB connections
PowerChute Serial Shutdown OS Compatibility - This software supports numerous operating systems. For further information, please click here.
Enterprise management system compatible - Make device information available to your preferred enterprise management system by forwarding SNMP traps (events) across SNMPv1 and SNMPv3 using the PowerNet MIB (Supported with Smart-UPS and Easy UPS only)

Manageability

Run command file - Run command file on shutdown sequence as well as start-up sequence.
Event logging - Pinpoint the timing and sequence of events leading up to an incident with the event log.
Data logging - Identify problematic trends before they escalate or export the data log for analysis.
Notification - Be notified of problems to ensure crucial situations are dealt with in a timely manner.
Smart Battery Management - Battery replacement date and Replacement Battery Cartridge (RBC) number available (for Smart-UPS only) via software user interface which provides a seamless link to order the correct RBC’s online.
System Event Log Integration - Writes events to Windows operating system event logs
Multiple UPS Management - View and monitor multiple Smart-UPS using SNMP over the network with any 3rd party Network Management System (NMS). Supported with Smart-UPS and Easy UPS only.

Energy Management

Energy usage reporting - Gain a fact-based understanding of the energy usage of your protected equipment.
Energy cost reporting - Understand the cost of powering your protected equipment.
CO2 Emissions Reporting - Monitor the environmental impact of powering your protected equipment.
Configurable energy costs - Update energy costs as they change to ensure your energy cost reports are completely accurate.

Convenience

Password security - User-selectable password with strong password rules and reset password mechanism.
Initial Set-Up Wizard - Enables ease of configuration and ensures IT equipment is protected as quickly as possible
Secure communications - Secured web access via HTTPS, as the default, ensures that communication between the device and the client interfaces cannot be interpreted.
Secure e-mail notifications - Secure Mail Transfer Protocol support to authenticate e-mail
Multiple language support - User interface and documentation available in English, French, German, Italian, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese and Spanish (International)

PowerChute Serial Shutdown

UPS management, graceful shutdown, and energy management software for computers, and servers using dedicated serial or USB connections.