APC – AP9635 – Network Card 2 – Tested

APC UPS Network Management Card 2 — AP9635 w/ Environmental Monitoring, Out of Band Access and Modbus

The APC AP9635 adds secure, always-on remote management to compatible APC UPS systems—plus environmental monitoring, out-of-band access, and Modbus (TCP & RS-485) for building management and industrial integrations. It’s a strong fit for remote racks, edge sites, and facilities teams that need UPS status inside a BMS/SCADA view.

• Web / CLI / SNMP management — browser dashboard, command line access, and SNMP monitoring.
• Modbus integration — supports Modbus TCP and Modbus RS-485 for BMS/SCADA polling.
• Out-of-band access — maintain management access when the network is down (OOB console workflows).
• Environmental capability — supports compatible temperature / temperature-humidity probes.
• Notifications & logging — event logs, configurable alerts, and reporting for troubleshooting trends.

Why network cards fail (and why it matters)

• Firmware corruption after interrupted updates or power events during flash writes.
• Port damage from ESD events, surge exposure, or rough handling during installs.
• Aging electrolytics and heat stress in always-on racks and warm closets.
• Integration mistakes (wrong Modbus wiring/mode or mis-match installs) causing instability or non-detection.

Our solution

• Fitment-first guidance — confirm UPS family, SmartSlot/NMC2 support, and feature needs before you buy.
• Integration-ready setup — guidance for SNMP, Modbus TCP, or RS-485 deployments with clean naming/logging.
• Practical deployment help — DHCP/static IP planning, alerting setup, and secure access best practices.