CyberPower RMCARD205 Remote Monitoring & Management Card

Overview

The CyberPower RMCARD205 is a remote monitoring and management card designed to connect compatible CyberPower UPS systems and automatic transfer switch power distribution units to your network. It enables you to monitor and control power status, battery health, and load levels from anywhere using a web interface or network management software. This card supports real-time alerts and can manage orderly shutdowns, startups, or reboots for up to fifty client devices, ensuring critical systems stay protected even when unattended.

Key features

• Remote access through a familiar web interface and secure command-line options for flexible management.
• Integration with popular network management platforms like SolarWinds and PRTG using SNMP versions 1 and 3.
• Real-time notifications via email, SMS, or Syslog to keep you informed of power or environmental changes immediately.
• Optional environmental sensor support for monitoring temperature and humidity to prevent downtime caused by environmental factors.
• Built-in scheduler to automate shutdown, startup, and reboot sequences for up to 50 connected client devices.
• Compact, hot-swappable design allows installation without powering down the host device, minimizing disruption.
• Network-based firmware updates provide ongoing feature enhancements and security improvements.
• Secure HTTPS encryption protects all sessions, safeguarding credentials and audit trails.
• Backed by a three-year warranty for dependable long-term use.

Key specs

• Supported protocols: IPv4, IPv6, SNMPv1, SNMPv3, HTTPS
• Client device auto-shutdown support: up to 50 devices
• Installation: hot swappable, fits into expansion slot without powering down host
• Warranty: three years

Connectivity and compatibility

This card seamlessly integrates with CyberPower UPS systems and automatic transfer switch power distribution units, providing network connectivity for remote management. It supports both IPv4 and IPv6 addressing, ensuring compatibility with modern network environments. The SNMP support allows it to work with a wide range of network monitoring tools, including commercial and open-source platforms, making it a versatile choice for IT infrastructure management.

Installation and setup

Installation is straightforward and designed to minimize downtime. The card slides into the expansion slot of the host device while it remains powered on, thanks to its hot-swappable design. Firmware updates are delivered over the network, allowing you to keep the card up to date with the latest features and security patches without manual intervention. This ease of setup makes it suitable for busy IT environments where uptime is critical.

Ideal uses and environments

The RMCARD205 is well suited to data centers, server rooms, and network closets where continuous power monitoring and management are essential. It fits well in environments that require remote oversight of power conditions and environmental factors such as temperature and humidity. IT professionals managing multiple client devices will benefit from its scheduler and alerting capabilities, helping maintain system availability and prevent unexpected outages.