APC – AP9631 – Network Card – Tested

APC UPS Network Management Card 2 — AP9631 with Environmental Monitoring Support | 640-1110B-Z

The APC AP9631 UPS Network Management Card 2 provides network-based monitoring and management for compatible APC and Schneider Electric UPS systems. Installed directly into the UPS SmartSlot, the AP9631 gives administrators remote access to UPS operating conditions, power events, alarms, logs, and configuration settings through the network.

Designed for data centers, server rooms, telecommunications facilities, network closets, industrial sites, and other mission-critical environments, the AP9631 allows UPS equipment to be monitored without requiring personnel to be physically present at the equipment. The card also supports compatible environmental monitoring accessories for applications requiring temperature or temperature/humidity monitoring.

Key features

• Remote UPS monitoring — view UPS status, operating conditions, alarms, and power events over the network.
• Multiple management methods — supports browser-based management, command-line access, and SNMP-based network monitoring.
• Event and alarm reporting — provides event logs and configurable notifications to help identify developing UPS or power problems.
• Network shutdown integration — supports coordinated shutdown strategies for protected servers and other compatible systems during extended outages.
• Environmental monitoring support — compatible with supported APC temperature and temperature/humidity sensors.
• SmartSlot installation — installs directly into compatible APC / Schneider Electric UPS systems equipped with the appropriate SmartSlot.
• Ideal replacement or spare — useful for restoring network-management capability to existing APC UPS installations.

Typical applications

• Data centers and server rooms
• Network and telecommunications closets
• Remote UPS installations
• Industrial and manufacturing facilities
• Healthcare and mission-critical infrastructure
• Multi-site UPS monitoring environments
• UPS installations requiring environmental sensing

Why we need your UPS model

Providing the exact UPS model allows us to verify that the AP9631 is appropriate for your equipment and prepare the card for the intended application before shipment.

• Verify UPS compatibility before the card ships.
• Confirm appropriate firmware for the intended UPS application.
• Prepare the card for installation in the specified UPS.