IP Telephony Shutdown Software for the
InfraStruXure™ Architecture
CISCO CALLMANAGER 4.0 (2)
Abstract
Data integrity for the Cisco CallManager can be protected from power outages
and thermal run-away by the utilizing the intelligent shutdown capabilities of
APC’s InfraStruXure™. The configuration detailed in this document provides an
overview of the APC solution for shutdown of Cisco’s CallManager 4.0.
Shutdown Setup for Cisco CallManager 4.0(2)
The physical setup and network integration of the InfraStruXure components are
made up of a combination of the following:

APC InfraStruXure-certified UPS (including Smart-UPS and the Symmetra
Power Array)

APC Network Management Card

APC PCNS software Version 2.2.1

Network connectivity
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APC InfraStruXure Certified Uninterruptible Power Supply
Figure 1 shows the APC Smart UPS.
Figure 1 APC Smart UPS
Smart slot
interface port
for Network
Management
Card:
Requires
Ethernet
Connectivity
The Smart UPS line of products can support loads from 420 VA to10,000VA.
Double-conversion models and line-interactive models are available. All units
ship with APC PowerChute Plus software.
Figure 2 shows the APC Symmetra Power Array.
Figure 2 APC Symmetra Power Array
Intelligence modules
Symmetra rack
mount frame
Battery modules
Power modules
PowerView display
The Symmetra Power Array is a user-scalable UPS system. Both power capacity
and battery run time can be added in modular increments ranging from 2kW to
1.6mW. All Symmetra units ship with an APC Network Management Card. Figure
3 shows APC Network Management Cards and PCNS.
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Figure 3 APC Network Management Cards and PowerChute Network Shutdown Software
Version 2.2.1
APC Network Management Cards install into any InfraStruXure-certified UPS.
The cards require an assigned IP address and network connectivity. Models that
can monitor temperature and humidity are available.
Shutdown parameters for Cisco CallManager are user definable. APC PCNS
Version 2.2.1 is installed on the Cisco CallManager Media Convergence Server.
The wizard based installation will auto-detect any Web cards connected to the
network and corresponding UPS. Shutdown parameters need to be enabled
through the PCNS user interface. PCNS is available as a free download at
www.apc.com.
For more information, please go to http://cisco.apc.com
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