This APC UPS Network Management Card enables remote environmental monitoring and control of individual Single Phase and Three Phase APC UPS via secure network browsers or external command line interfaces. The NMC with temperature sensor is connected to the UPS via a web browser, command line interface, or SNMP. The flash upgradeable firmware installs maintenance releases of firmware remotely using FTP. The Network Management Card provides multiple-user access, pre-loaded multiple language support, advanced security protection, and data and event log space. The NMC card with PowerChute Network Shutdown provides unattended, graceful shutdown of physical servers, virtual machines, and HCI clusters. The network card supports user-selectable password with strong password rules and a reset password mechanism.