American Power Conversion AP9207 manual Introduction

Chapter 1 Preliminary Information

Introduction

Overview	Share-UPS (AP9207) is an American Power Conversion
	(APC) accessory that provides seven additional computer
	interface ports for your APC UPS. It allows the UPS to work
	in conjunction with your power management software to
	provide safe system shutdown in extended power outages
	for up to eight network servers or other devices. If neces-
	sary, Share-UPS can shut down the UPS when all attached
	devices have confirmed OS shutdown.
	The first interface port makes it possible to provide
	advanced UPS and power management functions to all pro-
	tected devices. You can provide power management with
	APC PowerChute© plus software and UPS accessories such
	as the APC Web/SNMP Management Card (AP9606) for
	network connectivity and the Call-UPS©II (AP9608) remote
	management device.
	Share-UPS draws power from the Computer Interface
	port of the UPS or, with an optional AC power adapter
	(AP9505[i]) not included), from an external source. It mon-
	itors the UPS and reports power conditions (e.g., On
	Battery, Low Battery, On Line) to all attached devices.
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