Network Management Card 3 (NMC3): Secure Remote UPS Monitoring

Meet the Network Management Card 3 (NMC3), the essential solution for device monitoring and management that brings secure, remote visibility to your UPS fleet. Designed to empower IT and facilities teams with real-time data, proactive alerts, and centralized control, the NMC3 delivers a fast, dependable management experience over a Gigabit Ethernet network. Its high-speed processor ensures responsive performance even during peak monitoring periods, while support for multiple concurrent logins makes it easy for teams across locations to collaborate without compromising security or control. If you’re aiming for uninterrupted power protection with streamlined operations, the NMC3 is your trusted companion for proactive power management, smarter maintenance planning, and energy efficiency gains.

• Secure remote monitoring and management: The NMC3 enables continuous remote visibility into UPS health, runtime, input/output voltages, battery status, load, and environmental conditions. It uses encrypted communications to safeguard data and prevent tampering, delivering a robust management experience through a secure web interface, TLS/SSL, and optional SSH access. This means you can monitor critical power protection from any location, 24/7, while keeping sensitive information protected against cyber threats.
• High-speed processing and Gigabit Ethernet connectivity: With a powerful processor and 1 Gbps network interface, the NMC3 provides fast, responsive dashboards and instant status updates. Real-time charting of battery health, temperature, and energy usage remains smooth even when multiple users are connected, ensuring you never miss an alert or a critical change in UPS conditions.
• Multiple concurrent users and role-based access: The NMC3 supports simultaneous logins from administrators, operators, and facilities staff. Role-based access control ensures that users see only what’s relevant to their responsibilities, enabling safe delegation for incident response, routine checks, and compliance reporting without compromising security or control of critical power devices.
• Comprehensive alerting and rich reporting: Receive timely notifications via email, SNMP traps, and syslog, alongside detailed activity and health reports. Uptime, battery health, expected runtime, temperature, and energy consumption are captured and presented in clear, actionable formats that help you plan maintenance, optimize power usage, and demonstrate compliance with internal SLAs and external regulations.
• Broad compatibility and easy integration: Engineered to work with APC by Schneider Electric UPS families and other compatible devices through standard network interfaces, the NMC3 integrates into existing monitoring ecosystems. It acts as a centralized interface for remote power management, enabling you to scale monitoring across single or multiple sites with minimal configuration while preserving secure, consistent access for all authorized users.

Technical Details of NMC3

• Connectivity: RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet for fast, reliable network access and remote management across local networks or cloud-connected environments.
• Security: Encrypted communications with TLS/SSL and secure SSH access, along with robust authentication options to protect remote management sessions and prevent unauthorized configuration changes.
• Processing and performance: A high-speed processor enables rapid web interface response, smooth data visualization, and scalable performance as the number of connected users grows.
• Management interfaces and protocols: Web-based GUI for intuitive setup, plus support for SNMP v1/v2c/v3 and HTTPS/SSH for secure integration with existing network management tools and automation workflows.
• Alerts, logging, and reporting: Configurable alerts via email, SNMP traps, and syslog, with comprehensive event logging and historical reporting to support audits, capacity planning, and performance optimization.
• Firmware and updates: Firmware update capability to maintain security, compatibility, and feature enhancements, with straightforward deployment through the web interface or management software.
• Installation considerations: Designed to be deployed with compatible UPS systems; requires an available management interface and network connection to enable remote monitoring and control.

How to install NMC3

• Prepare the UPS and NMC3: Confirm that your UPS model supports a Network Management Card 3 and identify the appropriate installation path or slot. Ensure you have access to a powered network that can reach the NMC3’s network port via a standard RJ-45 Ethernet connection.
• Connect to the network: Insert the NMC3 into the UPS or connect it to the appropriate management port, then connect the Ethernet cable to your network switch or router. Power on the device and verify that the network link indicator is active.
• Obtain an IP address: Configure DHCP to automatically assign an IP address or set a static IP as required by your network policy. If using DHCP, locate the assigned IP from your DHCP server or network discovery tool so you can access the web interface.
• Access the web interface and secure the device: In a browser, enter the NMC3’s IP address to reach the login page. Use the default credentials provided by the manufacturer (and immediately change the password to a strong, unique one). Enable TLS/SSL and SSH as needed to secure remote access.
• Configure core settings and users: Set network parameters (IP, gateway, DNS), configure user accounts with appropriate roles, and enable secure management protocols. Establish alert recipients and notification methods (email, SNMP traps, syslog).
• Integrate and update: Link the NMC3 with your NMS or SNMP monitoring system, validate connectivity to the UPS, and apply any firmware updates to ensure the latest security and feature enhancements are in place.

Frequently asked questions

• What is the NMC3? The Network Management Card 3 (NMC3) is a secure network interface that enables remote monitoring, management, and alerting for UPS devices, delivering centralized visibility and control from anywhere on the network.
• Which UPS models are compatible? The NMC3 is designed for APC by Schneider Electric UPS families and other compatible devices that support a network management card. Always verify compatibility with your specific UPS model documentation.
• How many users can access the NMC3 at once? The NMC3 supports multiple concurrent user logins, allowing administrators, operators, and facilities staff to monitor and manage the UPS in parallel without diminishing performance or security.
• Does it support SNMPv3? Yes. The NMC3 supports SNMP v1/v2c/v3, along with secure HTTPS and SSH for remote management to fit into standard enterprise monitoring architectures.
• What kind of alerts are available? You can configure email notifications, SNMP traps, and syslog logging. Alerts cover critical parameters such as battery health, runtime, temperature, and voltage fluctuations to enable proactive response.
• How do I update the firmware? Firmware updates are performed via the web interface or compatible management software, following the manufacturer’s instructions to maintain security and compatibility with UPS models and monitoring tools.