- APC Network Management Card 4 (NMC4) LCES2 — the latest-generation card designed for Galaxy VS, Galaxy VL, and Galaxy VXL UPS systems
- Built on the LCES2 (Linux Cybersecurity Embedded System v2) platform for hardened security and cybersecurity compliance
- Modbus TCP and Modbus RTU support for industrial and building automation integration
- Full management protocol suite: HTTPS, SSH, SNMPv1/v2c/v3, BACnet, RADIUS, Syslog
- Designed for large enterprise and data center 3-phase Galaxy UPS deployments — not compatible with Smart-UPS or Easy UPS
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Description
APC NMC4 LCES2 for Galaxy VS, Galaxy VL, and Galaxy VXL — AP9644
Full APC Specification: Device monitoring and management, Network Management Cards, NMC4 for Galaxy VS, Galaxy VL & Galaxy VXL, secure remote UPS monitoring and management
The AP9644 is APC's fourth-generation Network Management Card — NMC4 — built on the LCES2 (Linux Cybersecurity Embedded System v2) hardened firmware platform. It is engineered specifically for the Galaxy VS, Galaxy VL, and Galaxy VXL UPS families, providing enterprise-grade remote management for large 3-phase data center and industrial UPS deployments.
What LCES2 Adds vs. NMC3
The Linux Cybersecurity Embedded System (LCES2) firmware platform underlying NMC4 was designed with current cybersecurity baselines in mind: hardened TLS implementation, signed firmware updates, secure boot, and reduced attack surface. For environments where UPS network management cards fall under cybersecurity regulatory scrutiny (federal, healthcare, critical infrastructure), NMC4 represents the current-generation answer.
Key Features
- LCES2 Hardened Firmware Platform: Current-generation cybersecurity foundation with signed firmware, secure boot, and hardened TLS.
- Galaxy V-Series Native: Designed specifically for Galaxy VS, Galaxy VL, and Galaxy VXL UPS systems.
- Modbus TCP and Modbus RTU: Full industrial and building automation integration.
- Comprehensive Protocol Suite: HTTPS, SSH, SNMPv1/v2c/v3, BACnet, RADIUS, EAPoL, Syslog.
- EcoStruxure IT Integration: Out-of-the-box compatibility with APC's centralized management platform.
- IPv6 Ready: Operates in IPv4-only, IPv6-only, and dual-stack networks.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Generation | NMC4 (LCES2 platform) |
| UPS Compatibility | APC Galaxy VS, Galaxy VL, Galaxy VXL |
| Firmware Platform | LCES2 (Linux Cybersecurity Embedded System v2) |
| Network | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Industrial Protocols | Modbus TCP, Modbus RTU |
| Management Protocols | HTTPS, SSH, SNMPv1/v2c/v3, BACnet, RADIUS, EAPoL, Syslog |
| IPv6 Support | Yes (dual-stack) |
| Warranty | 2-year |
Ideal Applications
- Enterprise Data Center Galaxy UPS Deployments: Galaxy VS, VL, and VXL at 10-1500kVA capacity ranges.
- Cybersecurity-Regulated Environments: Federal IT, healthcare HIPAA, financial services PCI-DSS environments where UPS network management cards require current-generation security baselines.
- Industrial Process Facilities: Modbus-integrated 3-phase UPS infrastructure in manufacturing, water/wastewater, and process automation.
- Healthcare Critical Infrastructure: Hospital-scale UPS deployments under NFPA 99 and JCI requirements.
Questyme: NMC4 Cybersecurity Compliance Planning
For federal, healthcare, and critical infrastructure deployments, NMC4 typically replaces older NMC cards as part of cybersecurity baseline refreshes. Questyme can scope the refresh planning, including coordinated firmware deployments and EcoStruxure IT integration. Contact our team.
Specifications
Overview
Model
Network Management Card LCES2 with Modbus, Ethernet, and Aux Sensors
Main
Removable Battery
Yes
Physical
Product Line
NMC EMBEDDED SW
Shipping Dimensions
Height: 1.97Width: 6.54Length: 9.25
Shipping Weight
1.759 lb
UPC Code
731304355557
Lead time
Usually Ships within 2 Weeks
Provided Equipment
Temperature Sensor
Micro-USB cable
Installation manual
Micro-USB cable
Installation manual
Standards
EN 55035
EN 61000-4-2
EN 61000-4-3
EN 61000-4-4
EN 61000-4-5
EN 61000-4-6
EN 61000-4-8
EN 61000-4-11
EN 62040-2
EN 55011:A1
EN 55024:A1
EN 55032:class A
VCCI class A
ICES-003:issue 6
EN 61000-4-2
EN 61000-4-3
EN 61000-4-4
EN 61000-4-5
EN 61000-4-6
EN 61000-4-8
EN 61000-4-11
EN 62040-2
EN 55011:A1
EN 55024:A1
EN 55032:class A
VCCI class A
ICES-003:issue 6
Product Certifications
FCC Class A
AS/NZS
AS/NZS
Environmental
Carbon Footprint (kg CO₂ eq, Total Life Cycle)
181
Packaging Made with Recycled Cardboard
No
Packaging without Single Use Plastics
No
Ambient Air Temperature for Operation
23-113 ?F (-5-45 ?C)
Ambient Air Temperature for Storage
5-149 ?F (-15-65 ?C)
Relative Humidity
0-95 %
Storage Relative Humidity
0-95 %
Operating Altitude
0-9842.52 ft (0-3000 m)
0-10000 ft
0-10000 ft
Storage Altitude
0.0000000000-49212.6 ft (0-15000 m)
0-50000 ft (0.0000000000-15240.0000000000 m)
0-50000 ft (0.0000000000-15240.0000000000 m)
Packaging / Certifications
Unit Type of Package 1
PCE
Packaging Made with Recycled Cardboard
No
Packaging without Single Use Plastics
No
WEEE
The product must be disposed on European Union markets following specific waste collection and never end up in rubbish bins.
Take-back
No
EU RoHS Directive
Compliant with Exemptions