APC SMARTSLOT DP300E - Manual (Page 7)

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Introduction
Overview The SmartSlot™ Silcon DP300E Triple Chassis (AP9604S) is
an American Power Conversion ( APC ) accessory that allows
you to use SmartSlot monitoring and control accessories with
your APC Silcon
DP300E series UPS. The retrofit model
( AP9604SR ) is for use with Silcon DP300E series UPS s that
are not equipped with a 24 VDC power port.
Features of
the Silcon Triple
Chassis
Your Silcon Triple Chassis…
• Can be used as a freestanding desktop unit or mounted
on a wall, in an APC NetShelter ® enclosure, or other
19 " rack.
• Has three accessory housings that accommodate APC
SmartSlot accessories that can monitor and control the
Silcon
UPS .
Safety warning Use the Silcon Triple Chassis only in conjunction with an
APC Silcon UPS . You must configure the Silcon Triple Chas-
sis to work with the specific Silcon DP300E UPS to which it
is connected. See “Configuring via the Monitoring Port” on
page 10.
Use the communications cable provided with the Silcon Tri-
ple Chassis. Do not connect a computer to any Silcon Triple
Chassis port using a straight-through extension cable.
Connections using a cable made by any other manufacturer
may cause damage or improper operation of the Silcon Triple
Chassis, the
UPS , or the computer.