powerchute fails authentication with NMC

[zukic_apc]

This was originally posted on APC forums on 8/19/2016

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hi all

im trying to setup powerchute but the authentication with the NMC keeps failing
i get the following error

The security details provided do not match the settings on NMC(s): xx.xx.xx.xx

im using the default username and password, apc/apc

and the authentication phrase has been set correctly on the NMC and then added to powerchute.

the authentication phrase was set under configuration -> sync control
i assume this is the only place it needs to be set?

i can browse to both NMC and powerchute management pages.

here is the NMC details

Model:	Smart-UPS SRT 5000
SKU:	SRT5KRMXLI
Firmware Revision:	UPS 04.0 (ID1013)
Manufacture Date:	14.10.2015

Hardware Factory
Model Number:	AP9537SUM
Hardware Revision:	05
Manufacture Date:	10/05/2015
MAC Address:
Management Uptime:	0 Days 0 Hours 14 Minutes

Powerchute details

PowerChute Network Shutdown 4.1.0 Build 6428

any ideas why this isnt working?

let me know if you need any more details

appreciate any help

thanks!

[zukic_apc]

This was originally posted on APC forums on 8/19/2016

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awesome!

yep that did the trick... thanks!

[BillP · Accepted solution]

This reply was originally posted by Angela on APC forums on 8/19/2016

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You're welcome!

[Techware]

What did the trick??

[BillP]

@Techware 

See Schneider Electric FAQ FA159659

Default administrator authentication phrase used by PowerChute Network Shutdown to communicate with ...