APC AP9617 Manual - Free PDF Download

Page 1 - Product Identification and Documentation Access

Identification details for Network Management Card models AP9617, AP9618, and AP9619, along with information regarding the availability of printed manuals on CD-ROM.

Page 3 - Installation and Quick Start Overview

Table of contents detailing procedures for avoiding equipment damage, password recovery, preliminary product features, installation for UPS setups, and related topics.

Page 4 - Quick Configuration and Access Methods

Outlines configuration methods for TCP/IP, BOOTP/DHCP, and console access, including accessing the card via web interface, Telnet, SNMP, FTP, and modem.

Page 5 - Installation Safety Precautions

Instructions on safely disconnecting power for Smart-UPS and Matrix-UPS models and precautions for disconnecting expansion chassis power during Management Card installation.

Page 6 - Password Recovery Procedure

Step-by-step instructions for recovering lost passwords by using a serial connection to reset the username and password to default values via the Control Console menu.

Page 7 - Network Management Card Features and Model Differences

Standard features like 10/100 Mbps detection, data logging, UPS scheduling, and SNMP trap management. Specific differences between AP9618 (includes analog modem and environmental monitoring) and AP9619 (lacks analog modem but shares monitoring).

Page 8 - Upgrade Kits and Integrated Features

Preliminary information regarding AP9618U and AP9619U upgrade kits, the integrated environmental monitor feature for management cards, and the internal analog modem capability of the AP9618.

Page 9 - Package Contents and Handling Guidelines

Inventory list, disclaimer regarding reshipment damage, safety instructions for handling the card to prevent static electricity, recycling guidelines, and information on removable batteries.

Page 10 - Installation Procedures by UPS Type

Instructions for installing a Management Card in Smart-UPS, Matrix-UPS, and Symmetra systems, detailing necessary AC and DC power disconnection steps to prevent damage.

Page 11 - Symmetra UPS Installation Procedure

Five-step procedure for installing the Network Management Card in a Symmetra UPS, including static electricity cautions and referencing additional documentation.

Page 12 - Expansion Chassis Installation

Instructions for installing an Expansion or Triple Chassis with a UPS, specifying compatibility requirements and the initial step of disconnecting the chassis from all power sources.

Page 13 - Network Management Card Physical Installation Steps

Step 2 of installation involving serial port handling, securing the card, connecting network and AC adapter cables, and restarting services within an expansion/triple chassis setup.

Page 14 - TCP/IP Configuration Methods

Guide to configuring TCP/IP settings (IP address, subnet mask, gateway) using methods such as the Management Card Wizard, BOOTP/DHCP servers, local computers, or networked computers.

Page 15 - Management Card Wizard Usage

Instructions for using the Management Card Wizard, including inserting the utility CD, launching the wizard, following on-screen steps, and noting compatibility with operating systems and web access options.

Page 16 - BOOTP and DHCP Configuration

Details on configuring Boot Mode options (Manual, DHCP only, BOOTP only, DHCP & BOOTP), server discovery processes for DHCP/BOOTP, and setting up BOOTP only parameters.

Page 17 - Post-Reboot TCP/IP Configuration

Methods for configuring TCP/IP settings after reboot, including transferring settings via TFTP or FTP using a BOOTP server, or remote configuration via control console or web interface.

Page 18 - DHCP Server Configuration Details

Details on the DHCP request and response process for configuring the Management Card, including vendor-specific information and APC cookie format references.

Page 19 - Control Console and Remote Access Methods

Instructions for accessing the control console via serial port using a specific cable and terminal program, and remote access methods using ARP, Ping, and Telnet with specific command syntax for Windows and Linux systems.

Page 20 - Quick Management Card Configuration

Step-by-step guide for quick configuration: locating the MAC address, using Ping to assign an IP address, accessing the card via Telnet ('apc' credentials), and proceeding to the Control Console.

Page 21 - Control Console TCP/IP Configuration

Instructions for configuring TCP/IP settings via the control console, including selecting boot mode, setting IP address values, and procedures for cable reconnection if interrupted.

Page 22 - Web Interface Access Configuration

Instructions for accessing the Network Management Card via its Web interface, specifying compatible browsers (IE 5.0+, Netscape 4.0.8+), protocols (HTTP/HTTPS), login procedures, and security setting configuration.

Page 23 - Telnet and SSH Access Setup

Details on setting up and using Telnet and SSH access methods, including default settings, required credentials, and the necessity of an SSH client for SSH access.

Page 24 - Various Access Protocols

Instructions for accessing the card using SNMP (with security warnings), FTP (with login steps), the Management Card Wizard, and analog modem functionality specific to the AP9618 model.

Page 25 - Regulatory Compliance and Interference Warnings

Details on regulatory compliance, including FCC rules in the USA, Canadian ICES-003 standards, and Japanese VCCI standards, along with warnings about unauthorized modifications and potential harmful interference.

Page 26 - Customer Support Contact Information

Contact information for APC Worldwide Customer Support, detailing ways to access support via the APC website or regional customer support centers.