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Features of

the Interface

Expander

The Interface Expander:

•Mounts in all APC devices equipped with a SmartSlot accessory slot.

•Works well in a heterogeneous network. Servers run- ning different operating systems can monitor the same UPS simultaneously.

•Supports advanced or simple signaling on the advanced port of the UPS.

•Can delay shutdown of the UPS until all servers have shut down gracefully.

•Allows you to restart hung servers.

•Has operating modes that cause the UPS to shut down after confirmation from all protected devices or after an interval set by the user. See “Configuring the Interface Expander” on page 19.

•Does not depend on the operation of the network to protect connected devices. As a hard-wired acces- sory, the Interface Expander reliably conveys impor- tant status messages during poor power conditions.

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Contents

Interface Expander Thank You Contents Connection procedure Connecting the Interface Expander Introduction On next Hardware Software Requirements By the Interface Expander. When ordering a cable, provide Part NumberProduct Description Status Description Simple Signaling Smart Signaling Key ConceptsCommunication Types PowerChute plus PowerChute plus, configured for smart signaling, to moniUPS can provide simple signaling, we strongly recommend Expander use simple signaling with PowerChute orReboot of the system Signaling. Use either one of these proceduresUPS and continue with the installation, including Run PowerChute plus and connect to the UPSExpander generates a Low Battery signal under certain Interface Expander generates a Low Battery signalLess of whether the UPS is on battery. The Interface Other conditions according to the configured shutdownKey Concepts Multiple SmartSlot Installation Multiple SmartSlot Installation Multiple SmartSlot Installation Installation Slot until the front panel is flush with the back Orient the Interface Expander to fit the accessorySlot. Slide the Interface Expander all the way into Panel of the UPS or deviceConnecting to Protected Devices Described in Connection procedure on Configuring the Interface Expander PowerChute plus installation directory. To find out Some versions of PowerChute plus do not support ConFirmed shutdown mode when set up for simple signaling Whether your version of PowerChute plus supports ConUPS battery is exhausted, shutting down the UPS after If power returns before any connected server has signaledUPS before all connected servers have signaled shut Low Battery Signal Time has elapsedInterface Expander detects a UPS Low Battery condition, it Expander allows the UPS to run on battery until utilityPower is restored, or until the battery is exhausted. If Equal to the Low Battery Signal Time and then shuts downTesting Interface Expander Warranty Information Exclusion of implied warranties therefore, the aforesaid Claims by third parties, or otherwise. This warranty givesPurpose. Some jurisdictions do not permit limitation or Specifically, APC is not liable for any costs, such as lostTroubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution Persists, follow this procedure For problems not covered in the troubleshooting chart seeTroubleshooting on page 26, or if the problem Lem. a technician will help solve the problem overLife-Support Policy Specifications Assignments Specification Interface ExpanderIndex Index Y, Z Page Conformity is Application of CounCil Directives Standards to Which DeclaredW. a p c c . c o m