UPS Intelligent Power Management System

Eaton's Intelligent Power Manager (IPM) software enables centralized monitoring, management, and optimization of UPS and power devices across physical and virtual IT environments. OverviewEaton's Intelligent Power Manager (IPM) is a software solution designed to help businesses monitor, manage, and control uninterruptible power supplies (UPSs) and other power devices, ensuring system uptime and data integrity during power or environmental events. It is part of the Brightlayer Data Centers suite and supports both physical and virtual environments, including VMware, Microsoft Hyper-V, Citrix XenServer, Red Hat Linux, and other open-source platforms.

Key Features

Remote Monitoring and Control: IPM allows IT personnel to monitor and manage Eaton and third-party UPS devices remotely, reducing the need for on-site intervention. Automation and Disaster Avoidance: The software can automate critical processes, such as gracefully shutting down servers in a specific order to protect data and minimize downtime during outages. Virtualization Integration: IPM integrates with VMware vCenter, vRealize Operations Manager, HPE OneView, and Cisco UCS, enabling power management for virtualized workloads.

Enhanced Visualization: The HTML5-based interface provides contextual visibility of power metrics, constraints, and system status, helping IT teams make informed decisions. Load Optimization: Premium licenses allow optimization of power loads, extending battery runtime and reducing generator usage by suspending non-critical virtual machines.

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Site Management: IPM can synchronize primary and disaster recovery sites, ensuring critical workloads continue running during power events. Licensing OptionsIPM offers three levels of licenses: Monitor – Basic monitoring of UPS and power devices. Manage – Adds management capabilities, including automated actions and integration with virtualization platforms.

Optimize – Premium offering with full capabilities, including load optimization, third-party device management, and advanced automation.

Benefits

Increased System Uptime: Keeps IT devices operational during power events. Reduced Operational Costs: Minimizes generator load and automates power management tasks.

Simplified I

T Management: Centralized, web-based interface reduces complexity and allows remote management. Data Protection: Ensures safe shutdown and recovery of critical systems, reducing data loss and recovery expenses.

Eaton IP

M is suitable for small to medium businesses with fewer than 25 UPSs, as well as larger distributed IT environments when combined with Eaton's Distributed IT Performance Management software. It is a versatile solution for organizations seeking reliable, automated, and centralized UPS management.