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Features
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Win
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Novell
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Description
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Customer benefits
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| Basics |
| Easy setup |
Yes
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Yes
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After installation is completed, a configuration screen lets you key in the most critical parameters with a few strokes |
Fast setup
Easy configuration |
| Automatic system shutdown |
Yes
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Yes
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After a preset time on battery backup or at low battery, Personal Solution-Pac gracefully shuts down all open system files |
Safe operation with no data losses |
| Hibernate |
Yes
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No
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If the system is shutdown, all work in progress and system information are automatically saved to the disk. |
Time saving after utility power restored
No data loss |
| Automatic system reboot when utility power is restored |
Yes
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Yes
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Just prior to the OS shutdown, Personal Solution-Pac sends a delayed shutdown signal to the UPS. When power is restored, the UPS will restart automatically, forcing the protected system to reboot. |
Even in case of a power problem at night when the system is left unattended, reboot will always take place when power is restored |
| Schedule |
Yes
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Yes
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You can schedule system on/off sequences via the UPS. |
Periodic system maintenance
Energy saving during non-working periods. |
| Log file |
Yes
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Yes
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All events related to power quality or the UPS are logged in a file which can be exported. |
Immediate check of power quality status on site.
Identification of the sources of potential power problems to take proactive actions
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| Events and Actions |
Yes
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No
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This function is used to create your own events & actions or to configure existing ones. |
Generate alert & actions customised to your needs |
| Alert notification to users |
Yes
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Yes
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Any change in UPS status can be broadcast to the users immediately. |
Users are warned proactively of any impending system shutdown.
They are given ample time to save their work and exit their applications. |
| Installation |
| Plug & Play Compatible |
Yes
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No
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Installation under all Windows versions (except Windows 3.X) is automatic |
Time saving |
| USB Compatible |
Yes
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No
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Installation under all USB compatible Windows versions is automatic |
Time saving |
| Graphical interface |
| Graphical User Interface |
Yes
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Yes
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The selection of the UPS is automatic upon installation and the UPS Is graphically displayed. |
Intuitive use |
| Contextual Help |
Yes
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Yes
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One click on the F1 button gives you access to the relevant help section |
Quick & easy problem solving |
| History |
Yes
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Yes
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You can view the log with a standard graphic displaying :
- Battery charge level
- Remaining back-up time
- AC power present - Percent o load
- Output voltage
Or, you can also choose an extended graphic with following information:
- Input voltage
- Input frequency
- Output current
- Output frequency
- UPS overload |
Immediate reading and understanding
You can easily add, modify or remove the list of displayed values for customization according to your needs
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| Multilingual |
Yes
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Yes
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Solution-Pac comes as standard in English and French versions. |
User friendliness
Ease of use
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