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7500/10000XHV models only:
Connect the serial cable to the serial port on the back of the uninterruptible power supply.
When using PowerChute
®
Network Shutdown software:
1.
Exit the PowerChute Business Edition agent and server using the following steps:
a. From the desktop, click
Start
=>
Settings
=>
Control Panel
=>
Administrative Tools
=>
Services
.
b. Select
PCBE Server and PCBE Agent
; then, right click the mouse and select
Stop
.
2.
Open a terminal program, for example HyperTerminal.
From the desktop, click
Start
=>
Programs
=>
Accessories
=>
Communication
=>
HyperTerminal.
3.
Double-click on the
HyperTerminal
icon.
a. Follow the prompts to choose a name and select an icon. Disregard the message,
must install a modem
, if it is displayed. Click
OK
.
b. Select the
COM
port that is connected to your uninterruptible power supply. The port settings are:
9
bits per second - 2400
9
data - bits 8
9
parity - none
9
stop bit - 1
9
flow control - none
c. Click Enter.
4.
To set the number of external battery packs (IBM 3U Extend Run Battery Packs):
a. Press Enter to initiate terminal mode. Press Enter multiple times, until the
User Name
prompt
is displayed. Follow the
prompts. Type slowly, waiting until each character is displayed on the screen before typing the next character.
Network Management Card defaults:
•
User Name:
apc
•
Password:
apc
b. Press 1 and Enter to select
Device Manager
.
Select the model by entering the corresponding number, then press Enter.
c. Press 3 and Enter to select
Configuration
.
d. Press 1 and Enter to select
Battery
.
e. Press 2 and Enter to change the
Battery Settings
.
Type in the number of external battery packs (four battery modules per pack), then press Enter. (Number of packs: 1= internal
battery module, 2 = 1 IBM 3U Extend Run Battery Pack, 3 = 2 IBM 3U Extend Run Battery Packs, etc.)
f. Press 3 and Enter to
Accept Changes
.
g. Press Esc multiple times to return to the main menu.
h. Press 4 and Enter to log out.
