APC AP9607 manual Testing Interface Expander

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Configuring the Interface Expander continued

Testing the

Interface

Expander

To check the operation of the Interface Expander, perform the following steps in the order given.

1Confirm that the UPS in on and that the battery is fully charged.

2Verify that the Interface Expander has been installed, connected, and configured.

3Confirm that all connected servers and devices are on and running their power management software with power management screens visible, if appli- cable.

4Confirm that the status LED on the Interface Expander is on, indicating normal operation.

5Simulate a utility power failure.

6Confirm that the status LED of the Interface Expander is mostly on with a single blink off, indi- cating that the Interface Expander is sending an On Battery signal to the connected servers or devices. See “Status LED: Table 2” on page 6.

7Confirm that all connected servers and devices have received the On Battery message from the Interface Expander.

8Restore utility power.

9Confirm that all connected servers and devices have received the message that utility power has been restored.

Note: To check the shutdown mode of your config- uration, keep the utility power off long enough to allow all connected servers and devices to shut down. After all connected servers and devices have shut down, restore power and verify that they all restart.

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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 Simple Signaling Smart Signaling Key ConceptsCommunication 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