AP7920 remote access via web\ssh in script

[Anonymous user]

Hi! I stuck with some scripting here. My goal is getting any access to AP7920 outlets actions via direct link or POST like:

curl http://username:password@api.somesite.com/test/blah?reboot=true

But I don't see any way to do it.

Second my try is failed as well because ssh troubles. I updated firmware to apc_hw02_aos390_rpdu374 but this didn't resolve the issue.

The questions - Does apc have any ways to reboot outlet from script?

Many thanks!

[Anonymous user]

Whatever. I used "expect" and it works. But this feature with direct links (api) in web would be very usable in the automation (e.g. testing)

[voidstar_apc]

We recommend using SNMP for automation.

[Anonymous user]

Do you have link on docs or examples?

Thank you

[voidstar_apc · Accepted solution]

Get a copy of the PowerNet MIB from here (Listed as "Firmware Upgrades: MIB"):

http://www.apc.com/us/en/tools/download/

Also get a copy of GetIF:

http://www.wtcs.org/snmp4tpc/getif.htm

Put the PowerNetMIB in GetIF's MIB folder. Then you can use GetIF (MBrowser tab after entering the NMC's IP) to walk the device (iso should be selected, just hit "start") and see what it provides over SNMP. The MIB documents all variables provided across all APC devices so the walk narrows things down to just what your device supports. GetIF also allows you to get and set individual variables, so you can play around with what you're automating.

Actual scripting depends on your platform. If you're using Windows, Net-SNMP is a good choice:

https://sourceforge.net/projects/net-snmp/files/net-snmp%20binaries/