APC
APC AP9620 SmartSlot accessory
Adds USB 2.0 and serial ports for UPS network management via SmartSlot
- TypeModule
- CompatibilityUPS
- SpecificationsOptions that provide additional monitoring and control funct
- Dimensions1.50" x 4.75" x 4.50"
- Weight0.18 lb.
- Adds USB 2.0 and DB-9 serial management ports to compatible UPS units
- Legacy SmartSlot card enables network monitoring and control for APC UPS hardware
- Compact 1.5 by 4.75 by 4.5 inch module fits standard SmartSlot bays
- Lightweight 0.18 lb design adds connectivity without significant bulk
- Meets RoHS 7b exemption and REACH standards with no SVHCs present
Network Management Card
The APC AP9620 SmartSlot accessory adds network monitoring and control to compatible UPS units. It installs into a SmartSlot bay and provides a USB 2.0 port plus a DB-9 serial connection. A single LED indicates status. The card weighs .18 lb and measures 1.5 in by 4.75 in by 4.5 in.
IT Teams Managing UPS Fleets
This module suits administrators who need remote visibility of power conditions across racks or branch offices. It is not intended for home users without network infrastructure or for UPS models lacking a SmartSlot bay. Buyers who want environmental sensors or out-of-band console access should look at something else.
Simple SmartSlot Installation
The card slides into the UPS SmartSlot and secures with thumbscrews, requiring no tools. Configuration is performed over the network once the UPS is powered. The most common issue is inserting the card into an incompatible slot or forgetting to enable the interface in the UPS firmware.
Highlights
- Adds USB 2.0 and DB-9 serial management ports to compatible UPS units
- Legacy SmartSlot card enables network monitoring and control for APC UPS hardware
- Compact 1.5 by 4.75 by 4.5 inch module fits standard SmartSlot bays
- Lightweight 0.18 lb design adds connectivity without significant bulk
- Meets RoHS 7b exemption and REACH standards with no SVHCs present
Specifications
| Brand | APC |
|---|---|
| Model | AP9620 |
| Type | Module |
| Compatibility | UPS |
| Specifications | Options that provide additional monitoring and control functionality. Interfaces/Ports Details: 1 x USB USB 2.0 1 x DB-9 Serial 1 x LED Color: Black Environmental Compliance: RoHS 7b Exemption,REACH: Contains No SVHCs |
| Dimensions | 1.50" x 4.75" x 4.50" |
| Weight | 0.18 lb. |
| Shipping weight | 0.34 kg |
| Package size | 235 × 159 × 51 mm |
Questions about this item
Do I need a SmartSlot bay on my UPS to install the AP9620 card?
Yes, the AP9620 is a SmartSlot accessory designed to fit directly into a compatible UPS SmartSlot bay for monitoring and control functionality.
Will the DB-9 serial port on the AP9620 let me manage an older UPS that only has a serial interface?
The card provides one DB-9 serial port and one USB 2.0 port, giving you both legacy serial and modern USB connectivity for management.
How can I confirm the AP9620 is operating correctly once it is seated in the UPS?
The card includes an LED indicator; a lit LED shows the module is powered and communicating through the SmartSlot interface.
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