American Power Conversion How to Download the Latest AP8841 Firmware and Update Your Device

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How to Download Firmware Updates

For a complete description on how to download a firmware upgrade for your Switched Rack PDU, see the Addendum

See also on the provided APC Switched Rack PDU Utility CD.

You can use a local computer that connects to the Switched Rack PDU through the serial port on the front of the unit.

1.Select a serial port at the local computer, and disable any service that uses that port.

2.Use the configuration cable (940-0144) to connect the selected port to the RJ-12 serial port on the front panel of the Switched Rack PDU.

3.Run a terminal program (such as HyperTerminal) and configure the selected port for 9600 bps, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit, and no flow control. Save the changes.

4.Press ENTER twice to display the User Name prompt.

5.Enter your user name and password (both apc, for administrators only) and press ENTER.

6.From the Control Console menu, select System, then Tools, then

XMODEM.

7.The system will prompt you with Perform transfer with XMODEM -CRC? Type Yes and press ENTER.

8.The system will then prompt you to choose a transfer rate and to change your terminal settings to match the transfer rate. Press ENTER to set the Switched Rack PDU to accept the download.

9.In the terminal program, send the file using the XMODEM protocol. Upon completion of the transfer, the console will prompt you to restore the baud rate to normal.

Do not interrupt the download.

Caution

The Switched Rack PDU will reboot when the download is complete.

Upgrading the firmware will not interfere with the operation of the outlets.

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Switched Rack PDU Installation and Quick-Start Manual

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Contents Switched Rack Power Distribution Unit Page Contents How to Download Firmware Updates Warranty and Service Preliminary Information Inventory AdditionalDocumentation Receiving inspectionHow to attach cords to the tray Install the Switched Rack PDUInstallation guidelines Attach the cordInstall the Switched Rack PDU Feet provided Install using the rubberConnection procedures Placing one in each cornerQuick Configuration Overview TCP/IP configuration methodsConfiguration Option enabled, you can use apc for both the user namePassword to access the Switched Rack PDU through Bootp the default settingSee also section in the Addendum Option 43 = 01 04 31 41 50 43 where Local access to Remote access toControl console Will take effect when you log out Control console on page 10 or Remote access to the controlIf you are not using a Bootp or Dhcp server to configure If you disconnected a cable during the procedureOverview Web interfaceTelnet How to Recover From a Lost Password How to Download Firmware Updates XmodemWarranty limitations Warranty and ServiceLimited warranty Obtaining serviceExamples of life-support Life-Support PolicyGeneral policy DevicesPage Page Radio Frequency Interference APC Worldwide Customer Support