C H A P T E R 5

COMMUNICATION

The UPS is equipped with a communications interface port that allows communication with a wide variety of external devices including:

:Video or dumb terminal

:Serial printer

:Computer with power management or shutdown software

The serial port enables you to monitor and record diagnostic data with the following communication interfaces:

:Serial Communications Interface Terminal Mode

Data Dump Mode

Printer Mode, 2400 Baud, with Novell Contacts (default) Printer Mode, 19200 Baud, with Novell Contacts

:LAN Configuration

Novell-Style Network Interface

3Com-Style Network Interface

AS/400-Style Network Interface

Custom User-Configurable Interface

Initial Communications Settings

The UPS is factory-configured for one of several communication interfaces (usually determined by the customer). To determine the initial UPS communications configuration, you can:

:Look at the box label with the serial number (communication mode is shown in the upper right corner).

:Use the Display Configuration option on the UPS Serial Communications Menu (see page 48).

:Call the Help Desk at one of the telephone numbers on page 60.

If you want to change the UPS configuration settings, use the front panel or the UPS Serial Communications Menu.

Powerware® 9 Prestige Series User’s Guide (600 VA - 1800 VA) : www.powerware.com

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