Abstract: A system and method for configuring network critical physical infrastructure (NCPI) devices is provided. In one example, a method is provided including acts of gathering, by a data center management appliance, at least one device configuration from an NCPI device via a network, modifying the at least one device configuration and providing the modified at least one device configuration to the NCPI device via the network. In another example, a data center management appliance is provided that includes a storage medium, a network interface and a controller coupled to the storage medium and the network interface and configured to gather at least one device configuration from a first NCPI device via the network interface, modify the at least one device configuration and provide the modified at least one device configuration to the first NCPI device via the network interface.

Abstract: A system and method for configuring network critical physical infrastructure (NCPI) devices is provided. In one example, a method is provided including acts of gathering, by a data center management appliance, at least one device configuration from an NCPI device via a network, modifying the at least one device configuration and providing the modified at least one device configuration to the NCPI device via the network. In another example, a data center management appliance is provided that includes a storage medium, a network interface and a controller coupled to the storage medium and the network interface and configured to gather at least one device configuration from a first NCPI device via the network interface, modify the at least one device configuration and provide the modified at least one device configuration to the first NCPI device via the network interface.

Abstract: A system for initiating a replacement or service request with respect to a expendable component, such as a battery in an uninterruptible power supply, includes a customer station, have the expendable component, and seller station to receive the replacement or service request. The customer station includes a computer which receives an indication that the expendable component needs replacement. The indication includes information about the expendable component necessary for replacement or service. The customer station communicates the information regarding the expendable component to the service station to initiate a replacement or service process. A method for operating the disclosed system to initiate the request is described.