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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 power management software (PowerChute, Power-
Chute
plus
, or software required by your operating system).
If you plan to use PowerChute
plus
on servers connected to
the Basic ports of the Interface Expander, see “Master
server versus Interface Expander servers” on page 8 and
“Configuring PowerChute plus for simple signaling” on
page 9.
Installation
procedure
To install the Interface Expander, perform the following
steps in the order given.
Note: If your UPS configuration uses more than one
SmartSlot device, refer to “Multiple SmartSlot Instal-
lation” on page 12 before proceeding.
1 Turn off the
UPS
or device that will house the
----Interface Expander. To turn off the UPS:
a Unplug the UPS.
b Turn off the UPS output by pressing the
Off button for at least 5 seconds.
2 Unpack the Interface Expander. The shipping
materials are recyclable. Please reuse or dispose of
them appropriately.
3 Use a #2 Phillips head screwdriver to remove the
two screws fastening the accessory slot cover on
the back panel of the UPS or device. Keep the
screws for Step 5 below. Save the accessory slot
cover for future use (e.g., shipping the
UPS
).
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