Configuring APC SmartUPS with AP9630 Network Cards - Revision history

Digimer: /* Serial Access */

2016-11-16T15:41:16Z

Serial Access

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	... and so on.		... and so on.

	In my case, I'm using the first ~~built-in serial~~ port, so I will use '<span class="code">/dev/~~ttyS0~~</span>'.		In my case, I'm using the first port on the USB to Serial adapter, so I will use '<span class="code">/dev/ttyUSB0</span>'.

	Knowing this, we're ready to go!		Knowing this, we're ready to go!

	Open a terminal window and run:		Open a terminal window and run:

	~~<syntaxhighlight lang="bash">~~
	~~screen /dev/ttyS0~~
	~~</syntaxhighlight>~~

	~~The screen will be blank at first. Press '<span class="code"><enter></span>' a couple of times and the AP7900 login prompt should appear.~~

	<syntaxhighlight lang="bash">		<syntaxhighlight lang="bash">

Digimer: /* Connect To The Serial Interface */

2016-11-16T15:39:52Z

Connect To The Serial Interface

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 This tutorial assumes a fresh configuration. If you've changed anything, you should reset your UPS to factory defaults.
-= Connect To The Serial Interface =
+= Serial Access =
-{{note|1=You will need a [[serial port]] to connect to the UPS network controller. If your computer doesn't have a serial port, the [[Selecting_Hardware_For_Your_Anvil!#Serial_Access|Antaria]] line of USB to serial adapters work perfectly in Linux and other operating systems. For this tutorial, we will be using the <span class="code">screen</span> program to access the serial interface. In our case, the serial port is <span class="code">/dev/ttyUSB0</span>. This might well be different for you, depending on your operating system, serial port hardware, etc.}}
+[[image:Antaira_UTS-1110A_Top.jpg|thumb|right|400px|Antaira [http://www.antaira.com/products/industrial-usb/usb-to-serial/1-port/uts-1110a?pid=4509 UTS-1110A] single-port USB to RS-232] serial adapter. Photo by [http://shopping.netsuite.com/c.685553/site/images/Products/full/uts-1110a_1.jpg Antaira].]]
 <syntaxhighlight lang="bash">
 screen /dev/ttyUSB0
 </syntaxhighlight>
 The initial page will show nothing, so press <span class="code"><enter></span> a couple of times until the login prompt appears.

Digimer at 15:28, 16 November 2016

2016-11-16T15:28:51Z

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	{{warning\|1=We've experienced issues where setting long/complex passwords ''appears'' to work, but then the login fails. If this happens, you can try the password reset procedure of using a pin to press the 'Reset' button to the bottom-right of the network interface, '''wait''' until the interface's lower-right LED starts cycling between green/yellow, press the reset button again, and then you can log into the serial interface with the default username and password. You have 30 seconds to login.}}		{{warning\|1=We've experienced issues where setting long/complex passwords ''appears'' to work, but then the login fails. If this happens, you can try the password reset procedure of using a pin to press the 'Reset' button to the bottom-right of the network interface, '''wait''' until the interface's lower-right LED starts cycling between green/yellow, press the reset button again, and then you can log into the serial interface with the default username and password. You have 30 seconds to login.}}

			== Update The Firmware ==

			{{note\|1=TODO}}

	<span class="highlight_detail"></span>		<span class="highlight_detail"></span>

Digimer: /* Change The Superuser Password */

2016-11-15T23:55:10Z

Change The Superuser Password

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 == Change The Superuser Password ==
-To change the password, use the following command. In this example, we'll set the password to '<span class="code">super secret password</span>'.
+To change the password, use the following command. In this example, we'll set the password to '<span class="code">secret</span>'.
 Mouse-over '<span class="highlight_detail">Configuration</span>' -> '<span class="highlight_detail">Security</span>' -> '<span class="highlight_detail">Local Users</span>' and then click on '<span class="highlight_detail">Management</span>'.
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 |}

Digimer: /* Optional Changes */

2016-11-15T18:03:32Z

Optional Changes

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 |style="vertical-align:middle; text-align:center;"|[[image:APC_AP9630_login.png|thumb|center|1000px|APC [http://www.apc.com/shop/us/en/products/UPS-Network-Management-Card-2/P-AP9630 AP9630] Login Screen.]]
 |}
 == Change The Superuser Password ==
-To change the password, use the following command. In this example, we'll set the password to
+To change the password, use the following command. In this example, we'll set the password to '<span class="code">super secret password</span>'.
 <span class="highlight_detail"></span>

Digimer: /* Set The UPS IP Address */

2016-11-15T00:06:56Z

Set The UPS IP Address

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 Excellent!
-At this poing
+= Optional Changes =
 <span class="highlight_detail"></span>

Digimer: /* Resetting To Factory Defaults */

2016-11-14T23:50:52Z

Resetting To Factory Defaults

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 This tutorial assumes a fresh configuration. If you've changed anything, you should reset your UPS to factory defaults.
-= Resetting To Factory Defaults =
+= Connect To The Serial Interface =
 {{note|1=You will need a [[serial port]] to connect to the UPS network controller. If your computer doesn't have a serial port, the [[Selecting_Hardware_For_Your_Anvil!#Serial_Access|Antaria]] line of USB to serial adapters work perfectly in Linux and other operating systems. For this tutorial, we will be using the <span class="code">screen</span> program to access the serial interface. In our case, the serial port is <span class="code">/dev/ttyUSB0</span>. This might well be different for you, depending on your operating system, serial port hardware, etc.}}
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Digimer at 21:03, 14 November 2016

2016-11-14T21:03:57Z

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	{{note\|1=Depending on the firmware version, your screenshots may use the old APC branding and will differ significantly from the screenshots we use. An upgrade of the firmware should update your web interface.}}		{{note\|1=Depending on the firmware version, your screenshots may use the old APC branding and will differ significantly from the screenshots we use. An upgrade of the firmware should update your web interface.}}

			This tutorial assumes a fresh configuration. If you've changed anything, you should reset your UPS to factory defaults.

			= Resetting To Factory Defaults =

			{{note\|1=You will need a [[serial port]] to connect to the UPS network controller. If your computer doesn't have a serial port, the [[Selecting_Hardware_For_Your_Anvil!#Serial_Access\|Antaria]] line of USB to serial adapters work perfectly in Linux and other operating systems. For this tutorial, we will be using the <span class="code">screen</span> program to access the serial interface. In our case, the serial port is <span class="code">/dev/ttyUSB0</span>. This might well be different for you, depending on your operating system, serial port hardware, etc.}}

			<syntaxhighlight lang="bash">
			screen /dev/ttyUSB0
			</syntaxhighlight>

			The initial page will show nothing, so press <span class="code"><enter></span> a couple of times until the login prompt appears.

			<syntaxhighlight lang="text">
			User Name :
			</syntaxhighlight>

			Enter '<span class="code">apc</span>'. If the UPS has not been configured before, the default password is also '<span class="code">apc</span>'. If someone has changed the password, you will need to use that.

			{{note\|1=If you don't know what the current password is, use the [http://www.apc.com/us/en/faqs/FA156075/ password reset] procedure.}}

			<syntaxhighlight lang="text">
			User Name : apc
			Password : ******
			</syntaxhighlight>

			When you login, you will see the default menu.

			<syntaxhighlight lang="text">
			American Power Conversion Network Management Card AOS v6.2.1
			(c) Copyright 2015 All Rights Reserved Smart-UPS & Matrix-UPS APP v6.2.1
			-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
			Name : apcF18EB3 Date : 11/14/2016
			Contact : Unknown Time : 08:34:31
			Location : Unknown User : Super User
			Up Time : 19 Days 20 Hours 38 Minutes Stat : P+ N4+ N6+ A+


			Type ? for command listing
			Use tcpip command for IP address(-i), subnet(-s), and gateway(-g)

			apc>
			</syntaxhighlight>



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