Eaton Intelligent Power Protector shutdown application

The shutdown application known as Intelligent Power Protector (IPP) provides controlled, graceful shutdown of computers and servers powered by a UPS in the event of an extended power outage. Graceful shutdown allows work in progress to be saved and data to be preserved, thus avoiding data loss and file system corruption.

IPP is an extension to Eaton’s Intelligent Power software which employs the same web-based user interface as IPM. In addition to providing UPS monitoring functionality via the network, the software also allows a UPS to be monitored locally via both serial and USB connections.

IPP warns administrators and users via email if the power being supplied by the UPS is at risk and performs a controlled shutdown before the UPS battery runtime expires. This helps to minimise possible damage and enables more rapid reaction to fault situations.

IPP differs from IPM in that it is specifically designed to supervise one computer and one UPS at a time. In other words, it monitors the state of the UPS that is supplying power to the specified computer. The software is also suitable for situations where there is no need to manage complex power device networks and multiple UPSs. In addition, it is designed to work with IPM software, which can be used for managing multiple IPP applications.

The software updates itself automatically via the internet.

IPP software replaces Eaton LanSafe, NetWatch and Network Shutdown Module products.