Interface Expander
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 Connection procedure Connecting the Interface Expander
 Introduction
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 Hardware Software Requirements
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Part Number
 Product Description
 Status Description
 Key Concepts
Simple Signaling Smart Signaling
Communication Types
 PowerChute plus, configured for smart signaling, to moni
UPS can provide simple signaling, we strongly recommend
PowerChute plus
Expander use simple signaling with PowerChute or
 Signaling. Use either one of these procedures
UPS and continue with the installation, including
Reboot of the system
Run PowerChute plus and connect to the UPS
 Interface Expander generates a Low Battery signal
Less of whether the UPS is on battery. The Interface
Expander generates a Low Battery signal under certain
Other conditions according to the configured shutdown
 Key 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 into
Slot until the front panel is flush with the back
Panel of the UPS or device
 Connecting 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 signaling
PowerChute plus installation directory. To find out
Whether your version of PowerChute plus supports Con
 If power returns before any connected server has signaled
UPS before all connected servers have signaled shut
UPS battery is exhausted, shutting down the UPS after
Low Battery Signal Time has elapsed
 Expander allows the UPS to run on battery until utility
Power is restored, or until the battery is exhausted. If
Interface Expander detects a UPS Low Battery condition, it
Equal to the Low Battery Signal Time and then shuts down
 Testing Interface Expander
 Warranty Information
 Claims by third parties, or otherwise. This warranty gives
Purpose. Some jurisdictions do not permit limitation or
Exclusion of implied warranties therefore, the aforesaid
Specifically, APC is not liable for any costs, such as lost
 Troubleshooting
 Problem Possible Cause Solution
 For problems not covered in the troubleshooting chart see
Troubleshooting on page 26, or if the problem
Persists, follow this procedure
Lem. a technician will help solve the problem over
 Life-Support Policy
 Specifications
 Assignments
 Specification
Interface Expander
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