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| − | The Smart-UPS uses a non-standard USB to RJ50 cable, which looks exactly like an RJ45 but has 10 pins instead of 8. You might need to order one from APC. If you happen to have an RJ50 connector, you could make your own with the following pinout: | + | The Smart-UPS uses a non-standard USB to RJ50 cable, which looks exactly like an RJ45 but has 10 pins instead of 8. You might need to order one directly from APC or find a used one. The model number I ordered was <b>AP9827 940-0127E</b> and I can confirm it works on both Smart-UPS SC 1500 and 2200. |
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| + | If you happen to have an RJ50 connector and a spare USB cable, you could make your own with the following pinout: | ||
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Revision as of 21:55, 16 July 2020
The following information applies to all APC Smart-UPS models. Most of this I personally tested using a Smart-UPS SC 1500 and a Smart-UPS 2200 (both are rack mount units).
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Console Cables
To configure a Smart-UPS, you need to connect via console cable. Depending on your model, the unit may have a USB port, serial port, or both.
USB to RJ50 Cable
The Smart-UPS uses a non-standard USB to RJ50 cable, which looks exactly like an RJ45 but has 10 pins instead of 8. You might need to order one directly from APC or find a used one. The model number I ordered was AP9827 940-0127E and I can confirm it works on both Smart-UPS SC 1500 and 2200.
If you happen to have an RJ50 connector and a spare USB cable, you could make your own with the following pinout:
