Setup overview To set up the Interface Expander, you will be required to perform the following procedures as applicable:
1Determine which SmartSlot accessory slot you will use for the Interface Expander. See “Multiple SmartSlot Installation” on page 12.
2Install the Interface Expander into the SmartSlot accessory slot of the UPS or other device. See “Installation” on page 15.
3Connect the protected devices. See “Connecting to Protected Devices” on page 17.
4Configure the Interface Expander for automatic shutdown. See “Configuring the Interface Expander” on page 19.
5Test the operation of the Interface Expander. See “Testing the Interface Expander” on page 23.
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Connection procedure Connecting the Interface Expander
Introduction
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Hardware Software Requirements
Part Number
By the Interface Expander. When ordering a cable, provide
Product Description
Status Description
Simple Signaling Smart Signaling
Key Concepts
Communication Types
Expander use simple signaling with PowerChute or
PowerChute plus, configured for smart signaling, to moni
UPS can provide simple signaling, we strongly recommend
PowerChute plus
Run PowerChute plus and connect to the UPS
Signaling. Use either one of these procedures
UPS and continue with the installation, including
Reboot of the system
Other conditions according to the configured shutdown
Interface Expander generates a Low Battery signal
Less of whether the UPS is on battery. The Interface
Expander generates a Low Battery signal under certain
Key Concepts
Multiple SmartSlot Installation
Multiple SmartSlot Installation
Multiple SmartSlot Installation
Installation
Panel of the UPS or device
Orient the Interface Expander to fit the accessory
Slot. Slide the Interface Expander all the way into
Slot until the front panel is flush with the back
Connecting to Protected Devices
Described in Connection procedure on
Configuring the Interface Expander
Whether your version of PowerChute plus supports Con
Some versions of PowerChute plus do not support Con
Firmed shutdown mode when set up for simple signaling
PowerChute plus installation directory. To find out
Low Battery Signal Time has elapsed
If power returns before any connected server has signaled
UPS before all connected servers have signaled shut
UPS battery is exhausted, shutting down the UPS after
Equal to the Low Battery Signal Time and then shuts down
Expander allows the UPS to run on battery until utility
Power is restored, or until the battery is exhausted. If
Interface Expander detects a UPS Low Battery condition, it
Testing Interface Expander
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Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Cause Solution
Lem. a technician will help solve the problem over
For problems not covered in the troubleshooting chart see
Troubleshooting on page 26, or if the problem
Persists, follow this procedure
Life-Support Policy
Specifications
Assignments
Interface Expander
Specification
Index
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