AP98275 - Cables for Computers and Peripherals APC - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	UPS Signalling Bundle
Brand	APC by Schneider Electric
Model	AP98275
Compatible IBM Systems	AS/400 Models 9402, 9404, 9406; IBMi Power Series 5, 6, 7
Compatible UPS Devices	Smart-UPS (SU, SUA, SURT, SURTD, SURTA, SUM, SMX), Symmetra LX, Symmetra RM
Contents	Three communication cables (940-0031, 940-0006, 940-0274) and one dongle (940-3000)
Cable 940-0031	9-pin male cable
Cable 940-0006	15-pin male cable
Cable 940-0274	9-pin male to female cable
Dongle 940-3000	RJ45 to 9-pin female dongle
Primary Function	Enables communication between IBM servers and APC UPS for unattended shutdown
Installation	Connect appropriate cable (and dongle if needed) between IBM system and UPS
Monitoring Options	Native IBM UPS monitoring or APC PowerChute Network Shutdown software
System Requirements	One of the listed IBM systems and a compatible APC UPS
Cable Selection	Depends on IBM server model and UPS type (see manual table)
Feature Codes	IBM feature codes f/c 1827, 3930 may be required for some setups
Connectivity	DB9, RJ45, 15-pin connectors
Warranty and Support	Customer support at www.apc.com/support
Additional Resources	IBM hardware information center and APC compatibility charts
Use Case	Data centers and server rooms with IBM Power Systems

Frequently Asked Questions - AP98275 APC

What is the APC AP98275?

The APC AP98275 is a UPS Signalling Bundle that enables IBM AS/400 and IBMi systems to communicate with APC Smart-UPS and Symmetra UPS devices for automatic unattended shutdown.

Which IBM systems are compatible with the AP98275?

Compatible systems include IBM AS/400 Models 9402, 9404, 9406, and IBMi Power Series 5, 6, 7.

What cables and components are included in the bundle?

The bundle includes three communication cables: 940-0031 (9-pin male), 940-0006 (15-pin male), and 940-0274 (9-pin male to female), plus one dongle 940-3000 (RJ45 to 9-pin female).

Which cable should I use for my IBM system and UPS?

Refer to the installation table in the manual. For example, older AS/400 9402/9404 models use cable 940-0006 with dongle for SURTD/SMT/SMX UPS, or just 940-0006 for other UPS types. Each combination is listed.

How do I install the AP98275?

First, connect the IBM system to the UPS with the power cord. Then, attach the correct communication cable (and dongle if needed) between the UPS and the IBM system. The IBM system should automatically detect the UPS.

What if my IBM system does not detect the UPS after installation?

Ensure you have followed the cable selection table correctly. If the problem persists, contact IBM support as the issue may be with the server's UPS monitoring configuration.

Can I use the bundle with PowerChute Network Shutdown?

Yes, you can use PowerChute Network Shutdown on a supported operating system and create a command file to shut down the IBM system over the network.

What UPS devices are compatible with the AP98275?

Compatible UPS devices include Smart-UPS models (SU, SUA, SURT, SURTD, SURTA, SUM, SMX) and Symmetra LX and Symmetra RM.

Are there any IBM feature codes required?

Yes, for some IBMi Power Series 7 systems without an RJ45 port, feature code f/c 3930 may be needed. For systems without on-box UPS support, f/c 1827 or 3930 plus an expansion drawer may be required.

Where can I find more information or support?

Visit the APC support site at www.apc.com/support or the IBM hardware information center at publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/systems/scope/hw/index.jsp.

USER MANUAL AP98275 APC

AP98275: UPS Signalling Bundle for IBM AS/400 & IBMi (IBM Power Systems)

Overview

What is the AP98275 Signalling Bundle?

This bundle enables IBM servers (AS/400 & IBMi systems) to communicate with Smart-UPS and Symmetra UPS devices from APC by Schneider Electric.

It consists of:

• communication cables: 940-0031 (9-pin male cable), 940-0006 (15-pin male cable), 940-0274 (9-pin male to female cable),
  • and a dongle connector, 940-3000 (RJ45 to 9-pin female dongle).

Use one of the supplied cables (with, in some instances, the dongle) to directly connect your IBM AS/400 or IBMi system with your UPS device. This facilitates unattended shutdowns and avoids potential system corruption.

In previous APC by Schneider Electric bundles, the cables above came separately. This new bundle combines the cables with the new dongle to offer a single solution to all the connectivity issues. See "Which cable should you use?".

Why use the AP98275 Signalling Bundle?

The installation of a stand-alone UPS without using this bundle provides protection against brief power outages, brownouts, and other power line transients.

However, to protect your system from corruption that is caused by extended power outages, you must use this bundle. Then, your IBM system's built-in UPS Monitoring function can check the UPS status, alert you about power problems, and automatically shut down the system.

System Requirements for AP98275

One of these IBM systems, (see also "Which cable should you use?"):

• An IBM AS/400 Model 9402, 9404, or 9406
• IBMi system, power series 5, 6, 7

Any of the APC by Schneider Electric UPS range of UPS device types below.

The Smart-UPS devices are listed by prefix, e.g. SURT.

SU SUA

SURT SURTD SURTA

SUM SMX

SMT Symmetra LX Symmetra RM

Installing the AP98275

Which cable should you use?

Each combination of an IBM system and a UPS device needs a cable (and in some cases a dongle) from the AP98275 bundle. The table below lists the supported combinations in rows:

IBM Server Model	UPS Device and Appropriate Cable in AP98275
	SURTD, SMT, SMX	SU, SUA, SURT, SURTA, SUM, Symmetra LX, Symmetra RM
IBM AS/400 older 9402, 9404 models	940-0006 and 940-3000 (dongle)	940-0006
newer 9402, all 9406 models	940-0031 and 940-3000 (dongle)	940-0031
IBMi: power series 5, 6	940-0274 and 940-3000 (dongle)	940-0274
power series 7 with RJ45 port	940-0274 with f/c ^1 3930 and 940-3000 (dongle)	940-0274 with f/c ^1 3930
power series 7 with DB9M port	940-0274 and 940-3000 (dongle)	940-0274 (no f/c required)
power series with no on-box UPS communication support	940-0031(with f/c ^1 1827, f/c 3930 depending on the server), and 940-3000 (dongle), as well as an IBM expansion drawer such as 5877 or 5802 ^2	940-0031 (with f/c ^1 1827, f/c 3930 depending on the server), as well as an IBM expansion drawer such as 5877 or 5802 ^2

^1 f/c is an IBM term meaning feature code, e.g., the f/c 1827 is the IBM feature code 1827 service processor communications port to UPS cable
^2 An IBM link that provides information on expansion drawer and scenarios on where to use the item: http://pic.dhe.ibm.com/infocenter/powersys/v3r1m5/index.jsp?topic=/areab/areabfc5802.htm.

Installation Steps

1. Attach your IBM system to the UPS device using the IBM power cord.
2. Choose and attach the correct communication cable for your system, see "Which cable should you use?"
3. If your UPS needs the dongle (940-3000), attach the RJ45 connection on the dongle to your UPS port. Attach the DB9 connection (female) on the dongle to the correct AP98275 communication cable and attach the other end of the cable to your IBM system.

1. Your IBM system should register that a UPS has been attached. If it does not and the instructions in this document have been followed correctly, you should contact IBM.

Setting Up Monitoring and Shutdown

Options in Monitoring and Shutting Down

This AP98275 signalling bundle can be used in conjunction with monitoring/ shutdown solutions.

• IBM systems have native monitoring/ shutdown functionality which you can use.
• On other systems, for example Windows, an alternative is to use the PowerChute Network Shutdown software from APC by Schneider Electric and create a command file to shut down your IBM system machine over the network.

This command file can be executed by any other PowerChute Network Shutdown client installed on a supported operating system (see www.apc.com/wp/?um=200). You are responsible for creating this command file.

Useful Links

Extensive information on UPS connections for IBM Power Systems hardware is in the hardware information center at the following URL:

http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/systems/scope/hw/index.jsp

PowerChute Network Shutdown Operating System, Processor, JRE and Browser Compatibility Chart: www.apc.com/wp/?um=200.

Customer support and the knowledge base for APC by Schneider Electric products at: www.apc.com/support.

Customer support and warranty information is available at the APC Web site, www.apc.com.

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