Intelligent Data Centres Issue 06 | Page 51

Eaton updates UPS network cybersecurity card range The card is the industry’s first Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) connectivity device to meet the UL 2900- 2-2 cybersecurity standard and enables cybersecurity protection of network- connected UPSs. Until now, the Gigabit Network Card had supported single-phase UPSs only and www.intelligentdatacentres.com the latest updates enable the card to bring the same cybersecurity benefits to Eaton’s 3-phase Eaton 93PM, Eaton 93PS, Eaton 91PS and Eaton 9PHD UPSs, in addition to new features and connectivity protocols to support large data centres and industrial applications. Eaton’s UPS Gigabit Network Card makes it simple to connect a UPS to a network, improving power system reliability through effective monitoring and management of the power environment and virtualised networks. The cards comply with the UL 2900-2- 2 standard, which ensures the highest level of defence against emerging cybersecurity threats. The cybersecurity enhancements include stronger encryption, configurable password policies, signed firmware packages and the use of signed digital certificates. By using the card’s syslog functionality, IT managers can centrally monitor and receive notifications on the log-in activity on every card, enabling early detection Issue 06 51 E aton, a global leader in power management, has announced new capabilities to its existing Gigabit Network Card.