APC AP9607 manual Installation

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Installation

Warning	Handle the Interface Expander by the front panel. Do not
	touch the exposed printed circuit board or components.
	Touching the circuit board or components may result in
	damage to the Interface Expander.

Reminder	Before you install the Interface Expander, install any
	required power management software (PowerChute, Power-
	Chute plus, or software required by your operating system).
	If you plan to use PowerChute plus on servers connected to
	the Basic ports of the Interface Expander, see “Master
	server versus Interface Expander servers” on page 8 and
	“Configuring PowerChute plus for simple signaling” on
	page 9.

Installation	To install the Interface Expander, perform the following
procedure	steps in the order given.
	Note: If your UPS configuration uses more than one
	SmartSlot device, refer to “Multiple SmartSlot Instal-
	lation” on page 12 before proceeding.
	1 Turn off the UPS or device that will house the
	Interface Expander. To turn off the UPS:
	a	Unplug the UPS.
	b	Turn off the UPS output by pressing the
		Off button for at least 5 seconds.

2Unpack the Interface Expander. The shipping materials are recyclable. Please reuse or dispose of them appropriately.

3Use a #2 Phillips head screwdriver to remove the two screws fastening the accessory slot cover on the back panel of the UPS or device. Keep the screws for Step 5 below. Save the accessory slot cover for future use (e.g., shipping the UPS).

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Contents Interface Expander Thank You Contents Connection procedure Connecting the Interface Expander Introduction On next Hardware Software Requirements Part Number By the Interface Expander. When ordering a cable, provideProduct Description Status Description Key Concepts Simple Signaling Smart SignalingCommunication Types Expander use simple signaling with PowerChute or PowerChute plus, configured for smart signaling, to moniUPS can provide simple signaling, we strongly recommend PowerChute plusRun PowerChute plus and connect to the UPS Signaling. Use either one of these proceduresUPS and continue with the installation, including Reboot of the systemOther conditions according to the configured shutdown Interface Expander generates a Low Battery signalLess of whether the UPS is on battery. The Interface Expander generates a Low Battery signal under certainKey Concepts Multiple SmartSlot Installation Multiple SmartSlot Installation Multiple SmartSlot Installation Installation Panel of the UPS or device Orient the Interface Expander to fit the accessorySlot. Slide the Interface Expander all the way into Slot until the front panel is flush with the backConnecting 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 ConFirmed shutdown mode when set up for simple signaling PowerChute plus installation directory. To find outLow Battery Signal Time has elapsed If power returns before any connected server has signaledUPS before all connected servers have signaled shut UPS battery is exhausted, shutting down the UPS afterEqual to the Low Battery Signal Time and then shuts down Expander allows the UPS to run on battery until utilityPower is restored, or until the battery is exhausted. If Interface Expander detects a UPS Low Battery condition, itTesting Interface Expander Warranty Information Specifically, APC is not liable for any costs, such as lost Claims by third parties, or otherwise. This warranty givesPurpose. Some jurisdictions do not permit limitation or Exclusion of implied warranties therefore, the aforesaidTroubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution Lem. a technician will help solve the problem over For problems not covered in the troubleshooting chart seeTroubleshooting on page 26, or if the problem Persists, follow this procedureLife-Support Policy Specifications Assignments Interface Expander SpecificationIndex Index Y, Z Page Declared Application of CounCil Directives Standards to Which Conformity isW. a p c c . c o m