After replacing an NMC2 with an NMC3, what additional steps are required in PCNS?

[LarryK]

I will be replacing NMC2 cards with NMC3 cards next month.

At some sites, PCNS is installed.

Looking for specific steps to perform in the software following the change in hardware.

Thanks!

[BillP · Accepted solution]

@LarryK 

First, on the NMC, you will need to add the PowerChute user name and authentication phrase and enable HTTP or HTTPS to allow communication with the NMC. 

Next, you will need to register the PCNS clients with the new NMC. You can do that by running the PowerChute Setup from the UI or editing the pcnsconfig.ini file.

pcnsconfig.ini example:

[NetworkManagementCard]
mode = single
IP_1 = 192.168.0.128
port = 443
protocol = https
enrolWithNMC = true
acceptCerts = true
IP_1_Outlet = 1

After editing the pcnsconfig.ini file, you will need to stop and restart the PowerChute service to allow the PowerChute client to register with the new NMC.