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EATON CORPORATION: Eaton is First UPS Vendor to Receive Ubuntu IHV Certification for its Linux Power Management Suite; Sold Under MGE Office Protection Systems Brand(M2 PressWIRE Via Thomson Dialog NewsEdge) RDATE:27112007 Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation has announced that its Personal Solution Pac for Linux and Network Shutdown Module v3 are the first Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) power management solutions to receive Ubuntu's IHV (Hardware Vendor) Certification. Compatible with Ubuntu releases from 6.06 to 7.10, the software will allow UPSintegration by default to assure communication, monitoring and graceful shutdown during prolonged power disturbances for the popular Linux-based operating system. The Personal Solution Pac (PSP) software is targeted at desktop and SOHOusers while the Network Shutdown Module (NSM) offers a range of advanced functionality for network installations and enterprise applications. "We have long been a leader in implementing power management solutions for Linux and other open source operating systems under the MGE Office Protection Systems brand," noted Herve Tardy vice president and general manager, Distributed Power Quality Division of Eaton. "Because Ubuntu is one of the fastest growing Linux distributions, we feel it is important to offer users the assurance of compatibility that comes with being a certified hardware partner. Personal Solution Pac is open source software released under a GPL License and based on Network UPSTools (NUT). Eaton will continue to support the NUTopen source project so that customers who rely on it can be confident that the technical support provided by the Eaton Engineering Team will assure the same enthusiastic We're Open' philosophy on an ongoing basis." Designed for desktop and server applications, Personal Solution Pac 3.0 for Linux provides users with information on important parameters such as power consumption and remaining UPSbattery life including an intuitive screen that displays remaining battery backup time available. This real-time indicator works in conjunction with a power consumption sensor that detects how much of the UPS's rated power is being used by connected equipment to help users avoid the common problem of overloading a UPSby plugging too many devices into it. With an intuitive graphical user interface, the software displays a real-time view of on-site power quality and includes the ability to set-up automatic actions in case of a power emergency. For ease in communicating with connected devices, Personal Solution-Pac automatically detects USBor serial connections. The software instantly avoids communication conflicts by automatically detecting available communication ports. In addition, manual controls enable administrators to customize communication configurations. Available now, users of MGE Office Protection Systems UPShardware can download the software for free at: http://www.mgeops.com/index.php/downloads/software_downloads. For additional information on MGE Office Protection Systems Linux solutions, visit http://www.mgeops.com/index.php/products__1/power_management.For more information about Ubuntu (http://www.ubuntu.com/aboutus) and the IHV partners see: http://webapps.ubuntu.com/partners/system/. To learn more about Eaton's complete line of MGE Office Protection Systems products and service portfolio, visit our Web site at www.mgeops.com. Eaton's electrical business is a global leader in electrical control, power distribution, uninterruptible power supply and industrial automation products and services. Eaton's global electrical brands, including Cutler-Hammer , MGE Office Protection SystemsTM, Powerware , Holec and MEM , provide customer-driven PowerChainTM Management solutions to serve the power system needs of the industrial, institutional, government, utility, commercial, residential, IT, mission critical and OEM markets worldwide. Eaton Corporation is a diversified industrial manufacturer with 2006 sales of $12.4 billion. Eaton is a global leader in electrical systems and components for power quality, distribution and control; fluid power systems and services for industrial, mobile and aircraft equipment; intelligent truck drivetrain systems for safety and fuel economy; and automotive engine air management systems, powertrain solutions and specialty controls for performance, fuel economy and safety. Eaton has 63,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 140 countries. CONTACT: Virginia Harry / Mark Robson, The Insight Group Tel: +44 (0)1344 871900 e-mail: [email protected] Jason Koffler, UK Country Manager, MGE Office Protection Systems Tel: +44 (0)7887 736212 e-mail: [email protected] Eaton Corporation WWW: http://www.eaton.com ((M2 Communications Ltd disclaims all liability for information provided within M2 PressWIRE. Data supplied by named party/parties. Further information on M2 PressWIRE can be obtained at http://www.presswire.net on the world wide web. Inquiries to [email protected])). Copyright 2007 M2 Communications Ltd. |