APC AP9607 - Manuals

1 Introduction Overview The UPS Interface Expander (AP9607) is an American Power Conversion ( APC ) SmartSlot ™ accessory that pro- vides two additional computer interface ports for your APC UPS equipped with a SmartSlot accessory slot. It allows the UPS to work in conjunction with your power manage...

2 Introduction continued Features of the Interface Expander The Interface Expander: • Mounts in all APC devices equipped with a SmartSlot accessory slot. • Works well in a heterogeneous network. Servers run- ning different operating systems can monitor the same UPS simultaneously. • Supports advance...

3 Introduction continued Hardware and software requirements The Interface Expander requires: • An APC device equipped with a SmartSlot accessory slot. SmartSlot devices include — but are not limited to — the APC UPS s in the next item. • An APC UPS of one the following models: – Smart- UPS ® , excep...

4 Introduction continued Choosing cables: Table 1 This table lists the cables for use with the systems supported by the Interface Expander. When ordering a cable, provide the Part Number. Safety warning The Interface Expander is to be used only in conjunction with an APC UPS . Use only APC UPS monit...

5 Product Description Interface Expander panel: Figure 1 The following figure shows the front panel of the Interface Expander. The panel contains: • 2 Basic monitoring ports • 4 Configuration DIP switches • a status LED Figure 1:Interface Expander panel Basic monitoring ports The two computer interf...

6 Product Description continued Status LED: Table 2 The Interface Expander status LED provides important information concerning operation of the unit. Refer to the table below for a description of the conditions indicated by the LED . Status Description On Normal operation. The Interface Expander is...

7 Key Concepts Simple versus smart signaling: Table 3 The communication between an APC UPS and a connected server can be of two types: simple signaling or smart signal-ing. This table provides information that distinguishes the two types. Continued on next page Item Communication Types Simple Signal...

8 Key Concepts continued Master server versus Interface Expander servers A “master” server is a server connected to the (Advanced) computer interface port of the UPS. This server uses PowerChute plus, configured for smart signaling, to moni-tor and control the UPS. Although the Advanced port on the ...

9 Key Concepts continued Configuring PowerChute plus for simple signaling To use PowerChute plus on a server connected to the Inter-face Expander, configure PowerChute plus for simple signaling. Use either one of these procedures. 1 (Re)install PowerChute plus. When the installation program prompts ...

10 Key Concepts continued Low Battery signal The Interface Expander generates a Low Battery signal when it detects a Low Battery condition at the UPS, regard-less of whether the UPS is on battery. The Interface Expander generates a Low Battery signal under certain other conditions according to the c...

11 Key Concepts continued Setup overview To set up the Interface Expander, you will be required to perform the following procedures as applicable: 1 Determine which SmartSlot accessory slot you will use for the Interface Expander. See “Multiple SmartSlot Installation” on page 12. 2 Install the Inter...

12 Multiple SmartSlot Installation Introduction If your UPS configuration uses more than one SmartSlot device, you must install them in the correct order for them to work together properly. Priority of SmartSlot devices: Table 4 Install SmartSlot accessories as dictated by the following table. An ac...

13 Multiple SmartSlot Installation continued If your UPS has one SmartSlot accessory slot If your UPS has exactly one SmartSlot accessory slot, use this accessory slot for the SmartSlot device with the lowest priority. Install SmartSlot devices with higher priority in an Expansion Chassis (AP9600) o...

14 Multiple SmartSlot Installation continued Installation in the Symmetra PowerArray For installation of multiple SmartSlot devices in the Sym-metra PowerArray, refer to the numbering shown in the figure that follows. Note that the PowerNet SNMP Adapter is installed in slot #4, Call- UPS II in #3, t...

15 Installation Warning Handle the Interface Expander by the front panel. Do not touch the exposed printed circuit board or components. Touching the circuit board or components may result in damage to the Interface Expander. Reminder Before you install the Interface Expander, install any required po...

16 Installation continued Installation procedure, continued 4 Orient the Interface Expander to fit the accessory slot. Slide the Interface Expander all the way into the slot until the front panel is flush with the back panel of the UPS or device . Note: While it is not possible to install the Inter-...

17 Connecting to Protected Devices Connection procedure To connect the devices, refer to “Connecting the Interface Expander: Figure 2” on page 18 and perform the following steps in the order given. 1 Connect the master server to the (Advanced) com- puter interface port of the UPS. (See “Master serve...

18 Connecting to Protected Devices continued Connecting the Interface Expander: Figure 2 The following figure shows how to connect the devices, as described in “Connection procedure” on page 17. Figure 2:Connecting the Interface Expander

19 Configuring the Interface Expander Shutdown modes To configure the Interface Expander, you must choose one of the three available modes of automatic UPS shutdown. Each shutdown mode is described in this section. • Confirmed • Until Low Battery • Timer DIP switches: Table 5 Select the shutdown mod...

20 Configuring the Interface Expander continued Confirmed shutdown mode In Confirmed mode, the Interface Expander shuts down the UPS after all connected servers have signaled that they have completed shutdown of the operating system. Note: Do not use Confirmed mode if any server connected to the Int...

Configuring the Interface Expander continued Behavior of Confirmed mode If power returns before any connected server has signaled shutdown of the operating system, the Interface Expander returns to On Line status. If the Interface Expander detects a Low Battery condition in the UPS before all connec...

22 Configuring the Interface Expander continued Until Low Battery shutdown mode Until Low Battery shutdown mode is similar to the standard operation of the UPS . During a utility failure, the Interface Expander allows the UPS to run on battery until utility power is restored, or until the battery is...

23 Configuring the Interface Expander continued Testing the Interface Expander To check the operation of the Interface Expander, perform the following steps in the order given. 1 Confirm that the UPS in on and that the battery is fully charged. 2 Verify that the Interface Expander has been installed...

24 Warranty Information Limited warranty American Power Conversion (APC) warrants the Interface Expander to be free from defects in materials and workman-ship for a period of two years from the date of purchase. Its obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing, at its own sole...

25 Warranty Information continued Warranty limitations Except as provided herein, American Power Conversion makes no warranties, express or implied, including war-ranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Some jurisdictions do not permit limitation or exclusion of implied warr...

26 Troubleshooting If you have problems with your Interface Expander The troubleshooting chart (Table 6) covers many of the problems that might arise with the Interface Expander. If you encounter a problem with your Interface Expander, refer to the troubleshooting chart first. There may be a sim-ple...

28 Troubleshooting continued If problems persist For problems not covered in the troubleshooting chart (see “Troubleshooting: Table 6” on page 26), or if the problem persists, follow this procedure: 1 Note the serial number and date of purchase of the Interface Expander unit. Contact APC Cus-tomer S...

30 Specifications Basic port pin assignments The following limitations and capabilities apply to the Basic ports of the Interface Expander: • Pins 3, 5, and 6 are open collector outputs which must be pulled up to a common referenced supply no greater than + 40 VDC . The transistors are capable of a ...

31 Specifications continued Basic port pin assignments: Figure 3 The following figure shows the Basic port pin assignments. Figure 3:Basic port pin assignments Continued on next page

32 Specifications continued Product specifications: Table 7 The following table shows the product specifications for the Interface Expander. Item Specification Physical Size (H × W × D): 4.0 × 4.0 × 1.5 in(10.2 × 10.2 × 3.8 cm) Weight: 0.3 lb (0.136 kg) Shipping weight: 0.7 lb (0.318 kg) Environment...

Index 33 A Accessories placement of, 12 Advanced port using with Confirmed shutdown mode, 21 AppleShare server cable , 4 B Basic port description, 5 pin assignments, 30 – 31 Behavior of Confirmed mode , 21 C Cables, choosing additional , 4 Call-UPS II, priority in multiple SmartSlot device installat...

34 Index continued Life-support examples of life-support devices, 29 general policy, 29 Life-Support Policy , 29 Limited warranty , 24 Low Battery signal , 10 M, N, O Macintosh server cable , 4 Master server versus Interface Expander servers , 8 Measure-UPS II, priority in multiple SmartSlot device ...

Index continued 35 Switches, configuration DIP , 5 behavior, 19 Symmetra PowerArray, installation of SmartSlot devices in , 14 T, U, V Temperature safety warning, 4 Testing the Interface Expander , 23 Timer shutdown mode , 22 Triple Chassis daisy chaining with, 14 installation of multiple SmartSlot ...

Declaration of Conformity Application of Coun-cil Directives 89/336/EEC Standards to Which Conformity is Declared EN55022: 1995EN50082-1: 1992 including IEC 1000-4-2: 1995 IEC 1000-4-3: 1995 IEC 1000-4-4: 1995 Manufacturer’s Name and Address American Power Conversion132 Fairgrounds RoadWest Kingston...

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