APC NBWL0456, NBWL0455 configurationmanual Connect an APC Switched Rack PDU

Connect an APC Switched Rack PDU

To connect an APC Switched Rack PDU 79xx to your appliance, connect a USB-to-serial cable (NBAC0226, available from APC and APC resellers) to the RJ-12-to-DB9 serial cable (940-0144A) included with the Rack PDU. Connect your USB-to-serial cable to your appliance, or to a USB hub that is connected to the appliance.

Once you connect the USB-to-serial cable to your appliance, you can connect the Rack PDU to the RJ-12-to-DB9 serial cable for use with your appliance.

Supported APC Switched Rack PDUs. APC Switched Rack PDUs with firmware version 2.74 and lower are supported at this time.

Install intelligent power strips. Connect the intelligent power strip to a serial port on your USB-to-serial cable. Use the Basic View Setup view or the Advanced View Serial Devices task to specify which serial port-based sensor you have connected to the appliance.

The sensor readings associated with the device will appear in the Basic and Advanced Views once you complete installation.

To uninstall your intelligent power strip, use the Serial Devices task in the Advanced View to remove the device.

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