APC AP9607 manual By the Interface Expander. When ordering a cable, provide, Part Number

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Introduction	continued

Choosing	This table lists the cables for use with the systems supported
cables:	by the Interface Expander. When ordering a cable, provide
Table 1	the Part Number.

	IF you want to		Part
	connect the Interface	THEN order…	Part
	connect the Interface	THEN order…	Number
	Expander to a(n)…		Number
	Expander to a(n)…

	Windows or NetWare	UPS LAN Manager Cable	940-0020
	server

	UNIX server	UNIX Basic Signaling	AP9823
		Cable

	IBM AS/400	AS/400 Cable Model 9402/	940-0006
		9404

	Macintosh Apple-	PowerChute for Macintosh	AP9001
	Share server	(software and cable)

	15-ft extension cable	UPS Interface Extension	AP9815

	50-ft extension cable	Isolated Extension Cable	AP9825

Safety warning The Interface Expander is to be used only in conjunction with an APC UPS. Use only APC UPS monitoring cables. Do not connect a computer to any Interface Expander port using a “straight-through” wired extending cable. Connec- tions using a UPS or cable made by any other manufacturer may cause damage or improper operation of the the Inter- face Expander unit, the UPS, or the computer.

Do not operate the Interface Expander where the ambient temperature or humidity is outside the limits listed in “Prod- uct specifications: Table 7” on page 32.

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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 Communication Types Simple Signaling Smart SignalingKey Concepts PowerChute plus, configured for smart signaling, to moni UPS can provide simple signaling, we strongly recommendPowerChute plus Expander use simple signaling with PowerChute orSignaling. Use either one of these procedures UPS and continue with the installation, includingReboot of the system Run PowerChute plus and connect to the UPSInterface Expander generates a Low Battery signal Less of whether the UPS is on battery. The InterfaceExpander generates a Low Battery signal under certain Other conditions according to the configured shutdownKey Concepts Multiple SmartSlot Installation Multiple SmartSlot Installation Multiple SmartSlot Installation Installation Orient the Interface Expander to fit the accessory Slot. Slide the Interface Expander all the way intoSlot until the front panel is flush with the back Panel of the UPS or deviceConnecting to Protected Devices Described in Connection procedure on Configuring the Interface Expander Some versions of PowerChute plus do not support Con Firmed shutdown mode when set up for simple signalingPowerChute plus installation directory. To find out Whether your version of PowerChute plus supports ConIf power returns before any connected server has signaled UPS before all connected servers have signaled shutUPS battery is exhausted, shutting down the UPS after Low Battery Signal Time has elapsedExpander allows the UPS to run on battery until utility Power is restored, or until the battery is exhausted. IfInterface Expander detects a UPS Low Battery condition, it Equal to the Low Battery Signal Time and then shuts downTesting Interface Expander Warranty Information Claims by third parties, or otherwise. This warranty gives Purpose. Some jurisdictions do not permit limitation orExclusion of implied warranties therefore, the aforesaid Specifically, APC is not liable for any costs, such as lostTroubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution For problems not covered in the troubleshooting chart see Troubleshooting on page 26, or if the problemPersists, follow this procedure Lem. a technician will help solve the problem overLife-Support Policy Specifications Assignments Specification Interface ExpanderIndex Index Y, Z Page Application of Coun Cil Directives Standards to WhichConformity is DeclaredW. a p c c . c o m