Tripp Lite UPS Communication Cable Kit User's Manual
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1. A oe N et or o 08 G RONDS 5 Oeste Oi als meow ETET a ae ote i X Ss UPS Communication Cable Kit For IBM System i Servers Also Supports IBM AS 400 and iSeries Servers RoHS COMPLIANT en 2 Ce 2 o System Requirements 2J UPS System Compatibility 2J ICEL Tela 3 I Configuration 3 I Quick Test 3J Warranty Registration 4 J Warranty Information 4 gt WARNING Follow the instructions in this manual to assist the proper installation configuration and operation of this product This manual is a supplementary guideline not a replacement for your server documentation Refer to your server documentation for additional information TRIPP LITE 1111 W 35th Street Chicago IL 60609 USA Customer Support 773 869 1234 www tripplite com Copyright 2006 Tripp Lite All rights reserved IBM System i System i5 iSeries and AS 400 are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States other countries or both SmartOnline is a trademark of Tripp Lite All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners Package Contents e 2 UPS Communication Cables Part 73 1070 and Part 73 1071 e 1 Owner s Manual In conjunction with Tripp Lite SmartOnline UPS Systems the UPS Communication Cable Kit For IBM System i Servers protects IBM System i AS 400 and iSeries Midrange Servers from potential system corruption due to loss of p2. Kit For IBM System i Servers to connect the server and the UPS System noting the following instructions Choose the appropriate communication cable for your SmartOnline UPS System use Part 73 1070 for 1 000 VA 3 000 VA use Part 73 1071 for 5 000 VA e Ifyou are connecting the cable to a server equipped with a 9 pin J14 port such as an AS 400 Model 170 or iSeries Model 270 there s no need to power down the server before installation e Ifyou are connecting the cable to a server equipped with a T1 or T2 port such as an IBM System i5 Model 520 you must shut down the server and completely remove all power cords for 5 minutes immediately prior to installation After 5 minutes have elapsed attach the appropriate cable and restart the server This allows the server to configure the T1 or T2 port as a UPS monitoring port Installation on the T1 or T2 port also requires the use of an IBM adapter cable FC1827 IBM Part 97P4299 Configuration The user must set three system values that govern the actions of the operating system during a power failure indication QUPSMSGQ QUPSDLYTIM and QPWRRSTIPL QUPSMSGQ specifies the message queue that receives messages upon power failure e QUPSDLYTIM specifies the time in seconds between power failure and shutdown initiation e QPWRRSTIPL selects manual or automatic restart of the Initial Program Load IPL when utility power returns Quick Test 1 Use the CL command DSPMSG MSGQ QSY
3. SOPR to monitor the system for messages regarding UPS status QSYSOPR is the default message queue If the system value QUPSMSGQ has been changed replace QSYSOPR in this command with the appropriate value 2 Disconnect the UPS communication cable from the server 3 A message should appear indicating that the UPS is no longer connected to the server 4 Reattach the UPS communication cable 5 A message should appear indicating that the UPS is attached to the server Please note that the message queue will indicate only UPS detection UPS disconnection and power loss If the server detects a low battery condition it will initiate an immediate shutdown Warranty Registration Visit www tripplite com warranty today to register the warranty for your new Tripp Lite product You ll automatically be entered into a drawing for a chance to win a FREE Tripp Lite product No purchase necessary Void where prohibited Some restrictions apply See website for details Warranty Information Lifetime Warranty TRIPP LITE warrants its products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for life TRIPP LITE s obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing at its sole option any such defective products To obtain service under this warranty you must obtain a Returned Material Authorization RMA number from TRIPP LITE or an authorized TRIPP LITE service center Products must be returned to TRIPP LITE or an authoriz
4. ed TRIPP LITE service center with transportation charges prepaid and must be accompanied by a brief description of the problem encountered and proof of date and place of purchase This warranty does not apply to equipment which has been damaged by accident negligence or misapplication or has been altered or modified in any way EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN TRIPP LITE MAKES NO WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE Some states do not permit limitation or exclusion of implied warranties therefore the aforesaid limitation s or exclusion s may not apply to the purchaser EXCEPT AS PROVIDED ABOVE IN NO EVENT WILL TRIPP LITE BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE Specifically TRIPP LITE is not liable for any costs such as lost profits or revenue loss of equipment loss of use of equipment loss of software loss of data costs of substitutes claims by third parties or otherwise Tripp Lite follows a policy of continuous improvement Specifications are subject to change without notice TRIPP LITE 1111 W 35th Street Chicago IL 60609 USA Customer Support 773 869 1234 www tripplite com 4 200607131 93 2576
5. ower without prior operating system shutdown Using a UPS system without a communication cable protects against power failures that do not exceed the battery capacity of the UPS system but the potential for system corruption still exists as the server drains the UPS system s battery during extended blackouts When connected to a Tripp Lite UPS System with the appropriate communication cable from this kit the server can monitor the status of the UPS and initiate an automatic graceful and orderly unattended system shutdown when necessary System Requirements One of the Following e System i AS 400 or iSeries Server with 9 pin J14 Port e System i AS 400 or iSeries Server with T1 or T2 Port Requires the use of IBM adapter cable FC1827 IBM Part 97P4299 Also requires the complete shutdown of the server and removal of all power cords for a period of 5 minutes immediately prior to installation UPS System Compatibility SmartOnline Communication UPS Systems Compatible Cable Port Connection 1 000 VA 3 000 VA Part 73 1070 RS 232 Serial Port 5 000 VA 10 000 VA Part 73 1071 Dry Contact Port 20 000 VA 80 000 VA Part 73 1071 Dry Contact Port Installation First install a Tripp Lite SmartOnline UPS System of appropriate capacity to support the server Consult the UPS System Owner s Manual for installation instructions After the UPS System has been installed successfully use the UPS Communication Cable
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