Monitoring Software includes multiple event management.

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OpenComms Nform v1.1 network-based monitoring application utilizes existing network infrastructure to deliver centralized monitoring and alarm management for power protection and precision cooling equipment. Users can manage multiple alarms in one action, and software supports remote configuration, device control, and alarm management through SNMP. Additional features include alarm notification and filtering and user-defined navigational tree.



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Liebert Enhances Network-Based Monitoring Software


User-Oriented Enhancements Include Multiple Event Management and SNMP Configuration

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 23, 2003 - Liebert® Corporation, an Emerson Network Power company, today released an enhanced version of OpenComms Nform, a network-based monitoring application for distributed data center support systems. OpenComms Nform utilizes the existing network infrastructure to deliver cost-effective, centralized monitoring and alarm management for power protection and precision cooling equipment, ensuring fast response to equipment-threatening conditions and providing data essential for maintaining system availability.

The new release of OpenComms Nform, version 1.1, adds new features that improve the usability and management of the proven network-based monitoring platform. Users can now manage multiple alarms in a single action, enabling easier detection, prioritization and analysis of critical alarm conditions. OpenComms Nform also now supports remote configuration, device control and alarm management through SNMP, extending the management capabilities of SNMP-based devices.

"OpenComms Nform consolidates distributed device monitoring into a single, logical high availability system that leverages a company's existing network infrastructure," said Matthew Zieg, Liebert product manager. "With the usability enhancements incorporated into this latest release, OpenComms Nform delivers greater flexibility and operator efficiency, and that translates into higher availability and increased ROI."

OpenComms Nform includes:

- Alarm notification that can transmit an e-mail message, execute a command, batch or script file, and write an alarm to an external file for real-time knowledge and mobile access.

- Alarm filtering by device to facilitate equipment performance and trend analysis.

- User-defined navigational tree for fast reference to the most vital system and alarm information.

- Custom graphics representing network topologies, floor plans or other user-defined images.

OpenComms Nform is compatible with Windows NT, 2000 and XP operating systems, and runs as a background service so the user interface does not have to be running to receive or manage alarms. The software includes a 30-node license, with additional licenses available.

For more information about OpenComms Nform or other Liebert monitoring solutions, visit www.liebert.com or call 1-800-877-9222.

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