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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 management
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 avail-
able while using the Interface Expander, it is possible to
provide advanced
UPS
and power management functions to
all protected devices. You can provide power management
with
APC
PowerChute
©
plus
software and
UPS
accessories
such as the
APC
Web/
SNMP
Management Card (
AP9606
)
for network connectivity and the Call-
UPS
©
II
(
AP9208,
AP9608
) remote management device.
The Interface Expander draws power from the
UPS
. It
monitors the
UPS
and reports power conditions (e.g., On
Battery, Low Battery, On Line) to all attached devices.
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