Installation 2-17

Connecting Communications Ports

CAUTION: To avoid damage to the equipment, only use the communications cables with the part number:

295245-004 (Twelve-foot interface cable)

One is supplied with your kit. This UPS/Computer Interface Cable carries power and is specifically designed for UPS communications.

Connecting Communication Ports to Other Devices

Connect Port 1 of the UPS communication ports to the appropriate communication port on the host computer using a UPS/Computer Interface Cable.

In a single host computer setup, Port 2 is used for additional power management applications, such as Compaq Power Management Software, LanSafe III, FailSafe III, and OnliNet.

Figure 2-14. Connecting a DE9 communication cable

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Compaq R6000 manual Connecting Communications Ports, Connecting Communication Ports to Other Devices