APC - AP9641 - UPS Network Management Card with Network Shutdown and Environmental Monitoring

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Repeat Steps 3 - 8 again for the application module (sumx for Smart UPS/Matrix, sy for Symmetra, etc). In Step 6, substitute the sumx module file name, in place of the AOS module file name. Or the sy prefix for the Symmetra. The unit supports remote monitoring/control of APC's SMT/SRT series of uninterruptible power supplies via several protocols: SMTP, SNMP (v1&3), HTTP,HTTPS, and SSH (sorta). Your UPS display will look similar to one of the following types shown below. Press ESC to bring up the Menu, if not already displayed. To perform a firmwareflashwith this method the Management Card must have been previously configured with a System IP, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway and attached to the network. In addition, FTP Server must be enabled. Devices with an embedded Web/SNMP Card include (but are not limited to): Environmental Monitoring Unit 1 (AP9312TH).

If you made any wrong selections you will have no access and will have to connect a laptop with serial cable (hello 2023!) to fix your error via CLI or reset your NMC3 to factory defaults with a paper clip and reconfigure your NMC3 from scratch. Oh and when APC does decide to upgrade the firmware that is another trip to the CLI. Hilarious. (I work with the CLI from 9-5 in my day job and have no patience for this after work. Press the key several times. You should see a User Name prompt. If you do not see the prompt, ensure that you have the proper cable connected and that the communication settings are correct.If the Management Card is installed in an Expansion Chassis or Triple Expansion Chassis, connect the provided configuration cable (APC part number 940-0299) to the serial port at the Management Card, or connect an RS-232 configuration cable (APC part number 940-0024) to the DB-9 serial port at the expansion chassis. If you connect an RS-232 configuration cable (APC part number 940-0024) to the DB-9 serial port of the expansion chassis, select 115200 bps.

Lastly, downgrades are not typically recommended but the manual methods can also be used to do those in certain circumstances. NOTE: These instructions can also be used in devices that have embedded (mini) versions of the above Network Management Cards. Run a terminal program such as HyperTerminal, and configure the selected port for 57600 bps, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit, and no flow control. NOTE:certain terminal emulation programs, such as PuTTy, do not support the XMODEM protocol. When upgrading the firmware on your Network Management Card (NMC), you will need to determine which files pertain to your application. Begin by determining what model of NMC you have. Note: This add-on option is only able to monitor the UPS, and not any power distribution. The embedded NMC within the UPS must be used to monitor any power distribution.NOTE: Tests have shown that even with the network properly configured, the ability to reference devices that support this option is not immediate.In APC tests, it took between 6 and 16 minutes before this functionality worked. However, it worked every time (max wait 16 minutes).Depending on your network setup, your experience may differ. Trading In Multiple UPSs: Customers can trade in multiple UPSs for larger UPSs. The VA of the multiple units can be combined, then doubled, to get a maximum VA the customer is eligible to trade up to. Customer cannot trade in UPSs for any single or multiple UPSs of lesser value (VA) than the combined VA of all units traded in. Press the Reset button on the Management Card or reseat the Network Management Card in the SmartSlot, then immediately start pressing the key repeatedly until the Boot Monitor prompt displays: BM>. Once you have entered Boot Monitor mode correctly, the Network Management Card 3's status LED will be solid orange in color. (Boot Monitor mode is required on NMC3 for an XMODEM upgrade in any situation.) This feature is available in bootloader version v1.3.3.1 and higher. Before starting the transfer, make sure the USB drive is formatted in FAT, FAT16 or FAT32.

Kit includes all necessary parts to install an AP9635 for all G9000 UPS serial numbers and firmwares. First it requires an NMC3 (which all soon will require a subscription). Fine. I got one. But oddly enough it cannot browse for a SSID, you have to manually enter one and then be smart enough to know what flavor of WPA2 your router uses (there are three options). Worse yet when you activate the wireless adapter the Ethernet port on your NMC3 is disabled. After connecting the correct cable, start the terminal emulation program of your choice. Configure port settings appropriately for the device you are attached to (refer to the User Guide for the particular device). Commonly usedport settings are as follows: Use thebootcommand to change the Network Management Card's boot mode ONLY if you are using DHCP or BootP. NOTE: If the boot monitor module must be updated, a boot monitor module is included in the firmware release. Otherwise, the boot monitor module that is installed on the card is compatible with the firmware update. Ifthere is no included bootmonitor file, upgrade theAOS binaryfirst.Type XMODEM, then press ENTER. You will begin to see CCCCC scroll across the screen to indicate the Network Management Card is ready to receive a file. NOTE: This method can be used to configure the embedded UPS NMC2 or optional secondary NMC2 for SRT models. You then need to change the terminal program's baud rate to match the one you selected in step 12. If you are using HyperTerminal select Call ->Disconnect and go to File->Properties->Configure and choose the correct speed.Accept the changes and then to reestablish the connectionchoose theCall menu->Connect to apply changes made to the serial port. Press to continue. Users may wish to upgrade their firmware to take advantage of enhancements, bug fixes, or new features. Also, sometimes a firmware upgrade can be interrupted or unsuccessful and these instructions can be followed to remedy the problem. Obtain the latest firmware files from apc.com and extract them to a folder. Please note, USB may not allow for a firmware downgrade. You must use a manual method to accomplish a downgrade.