- APC Smart-UPS
The Smart-UPS is a series of enterprise-level uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) made by
American Power Conversion (APC). [ [http://www.apc.com/products/family/index.cfm?id=165 APC - Smart-UPS - Product Information ] ] The units have a "Smart Slot" which accepts an optional interface card providing features ranging from network connectivity to temperature and humidity monitoring. [http://www.apc.com/products/family/index.cfm?id=98 APC - UPS Network Management Cards - Product Information ] ] With the exception of the RT series, Smart-UPS units are line-interactive UPS systems, only running their inverters when grid power is unavailable.Smart-UPS units work with APC's PowerChute software under Windows and Network UPS Tools (NUT) under Linux. [ [http://eu1.networkupstools.org/compat/stable.html Network UPS Tools: UPS hardware compatibility list (stable) ] ] The software is designed to safely and automatically shut down any connected computers before the batteries are depleted.
Models
There are a few different variations in the Smart-UPS lineup.
Smart Slot
Most Smart-UPS units have at least one Smart Slot, with the larger (and in many cases older) models supporting two. Installing an add-on card into the Smart Slot will provide the UPS with additional features, beyond the default serial or USB connectivity. The base AP9617 card provides fairly advanced features, such as e-mail notification and
SNMP monitoring, as well as allowing remote control of the UPS via a web browser or telnet (to remotely switch off the load, for example.) [ [http://www.apc.com/resource/include/techspec_index.cfm?base_sku=AP9617 UPS Network Management Card ] ] The Smart Slot is powered by the battery even when the UPS is switched off, allowing the UPS to be remotely cold-started even in a power loss situation (providing the network infrastructure is still powered up and functioning.) The card will also continue to work for a short while after the UPS has switched off due to a low battery condition.Fact|date=July 2008SmartSlot card models
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