Feb 1 2011

Graceful shutdown of IBM iSeries using native shutdown attaching to APC Smart-UPS

For graceful shutdown of iSeries using native shutdown attaching to Smart-UPS starting with prefix SU, SUA, SURT, and Martix 3000, 5000, or Symmetra you will need one of the serial cables listed in knowledge base 1031.

For Smart-UPS that start with prefix SMT, SMX, or SURTD along with the serial cable you will also need communications card AP9620 to establish communications from the UPS to the iSeries. See knowledge base document 11007.

APC SKU number 940-0006 actually contains two interface cables for the IBMAS/400 series:

1. APC part# 940-0006a (15-pin male cable) used with the older AS/400 9402 and 9404 models.

2. APC part# 940-0031a (9-pin male cable) used with the older AS/400 9406 and all of the newer 9402 and 9406* models.

*The i5 models are not supported with the 940-0006a cable. The i5 models need cables AP98274 or 940-0031a i5 Power 5/6/7 would use cable AP98274