NEC Express 5800 User Manual

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Installing Rack Components 5-5Your UPS provides diagnostic and management features that include:! Scheduled server shutdowns! Interactive and scheduled battery testing! Detailed power quality logging! Real-time graphical displays showing UPS load utility line voltage battery voltage run time remainingThese features are implemented for a single server (BSU) by connecting theserver’s serial port to the UPS computer interface port and installing thePowerChute® plus software on the server (BSU).The System Administrator uses the PowerChute ® plus graphical user interface toset up the operational parameters required by site policies.Additional servers installed in the same rack may be connected to the UPSwhen:! You install the Smart Slot™ UPS Interface Expander Unit into the UPS.! You connect the protected server’s serial port to the expander accessoryunit using the simple signaling cables received with the Expander UnitInterface Kit.! The System Administrator installs PowerChute® Plus software on eachprotected server and uses the graphical user interface to set up theoperational parameters required by site policies.Figure 5-8 illustrates the connections between the UPS, master server, andadditional protected servers.This procedure summarizes the installation of a UPS in a system rack. Fordetailed information about:UPS Refer to:Features Uninterruptible Power Source User’s ManualUPS Interface Expander Unit Interface Expander Unit User’s ManualInstallation This Rack User’s ManualExpander Unit Interface Kit Interface Kit User’s ManualPowerChute ® plus PowerChute ® plus User’s Guide