Specifications

14 Implementing UPS Configurations with Microsoft Cluster Server
For recommendations about Symmetra wiring, see the PDF file at the following
address:
http://sturgeon.apcc.com/techref.nsf/umanuals/094362544B00279C8525675C006F
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2.3 UPS options
There are many options for UPS units available, such as Interface Expander
Cards or WEB/SNMP Management Cards, which we describe in the next
sections.
2.3.1 APC AP9607 Interface Expander Card
The UPS Interface Expander (AP9607) is an accessory that provides two
additional computer interface ports for your APC UPS equipped with a SmartSlot
accessory slot. It allows the UPS to work in conjunction with PowerChute PLUS
software to provide safe system shutdown in extended power outages for up to
three network servers or other devices.
Since the computer interface port of the UPS remains available while using the
Interface Expander, it is possible to provide advanced UPS and power
management functions to all protected devices. The Interface Expander draws
power from the UPS. It monitors the UPS and reports power conditions (for
example, On Battery, Low Battery, On Line) to all attached devices.
The communication between an APC UPS and a connected server can be of two
types: simple signaling or smart signaling. A master server is a server connected
to the advanced computer interface port of the UPS via the black smart-signaling
cable (#940-0024C). This server uses PowerChute PLUS, configured for smart
signaling, to monitor and control the UPS. Although the advanced port on the
UPS can provide simple signaling, we strongly recommend using it for smart
signaling with the advanced capabilities of PowerChute PLUS.
Servers connected to the basic ports of the Interface Expander via the grey
simple signaling cable (#940-0020B for Windows NT/Novell/OS2 or 940-0023A
for UNIX systems) use simple signaling with PowerChute PLUS to provide UPS
shutdown capabilities and advanced notification features. If you are running
PowerChute PLUS on these servers, you must configure it for simple signaling.
More information is available at:
http://www.apcc.com/products/management/shareups_smartslot.cfm