- APC SmartSlot card providing 2 additional RS-232 serial interface ports for graceful shutdown of up to 2 additional servers or network storage devices
- Plugs into the SmartSlot bay on compatible APC UPS systems — extends serial shutdown capability beyond the UPS's native port
- Each RS-232 port supports independent shutdown signaling with full APC PowerChute compatibility
- Form factor: plug-in SmartSlot module (4.8" x 4.5" x 1.5"), 2x DB-9 male management interfaces
- Compliant with C-Tick, EN55024, EN55022 Class A, IEC 62040-2, RoHS, FCC Part 15 Class A, REACH
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Description
APC UPS Interface Expander 2 — AP9624
Full APC Specification: Interface ports, Management Options, UPS Interface Expander 2, additional UPS interface ports with serial shutdown support
The AP9624 is APC's SmartSlot card for environments where the UPS native serial port is insufficient to handle graceful shutdown for all connected critical equipment. It adds two RS-232 ports, allowing the UPS to coordinate orderly shutdown of up to two additional servers, NAS devices, or other equipment requiring serial-based shutdown signaling.
When You Need Interface Expansion
A typical APC Smart-UPS has one native serial port and one USB port for direct shutdown coordination with connected equipment. In deployments where multiple devices require dedicated serial shutdown signaling — multiple servers, storage devices that don't support network shutdown protocols, or specialized industrial equipment — the native UPS interface count becomes a bottleneck. The AP9624 solves this by adding two additional fully-functional RS-232 serial ports through the SmartSlot bay.
Key Features
- 2x RS-232 Serial Ports: Independent shutdown signaling for 2 additional devices beyond the UPS's native port.
- SmartSlot Plug-In: Installs in any SmartSlot bay on compatible APC UPS systems.
- Standard DB-9 Interfaces: 9-pin D-Sub connectors compatible with standard serial cabling.
- PowerChute Compatible: Each port supports PowerChute graceful shutdown signaling.
- Compact Form Factor: 4.8" x 4.5" x 1.5", 2.47 oz — minimal SmartSlot bay impact.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | SmartSlot plug-in module |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 4.8" x 4.5" x 1.5" |
| Weight | 2.47 oz |
| Serial Ports | 2x RS-232 (DB-9 male) |
| Protocol | RS-232 |
| Compliance | C-Tick, EN55024, EN55022 Class A, IC, IEC 62040-2, RoHS, FCC Part 15 A, REACH, China RoHS |
| Warranty | 2-year limited |
Ideal Applications
- Multi-Server Single-UPS Deployments: Small server rooms where one UPS supports 2-3 servers requiring serial shutdown coordination.
- NAS and Storage Array Integration: Network storage devices that require serial shutdown signaling rather than network-based PowerChute Network Shutdown.
- Industrial Equipment Integration: Process equipment that requires RS-232 contact-closure or signaling for orderly shutdown.
- Legacy Server Hardware: Older servers without modern PowerChute Network Shutdown support that rely on serial shutdown signaling.
Questyme: Verify UPS Compatibility for Interface Expander
Not all APC UPS models support the AP9624. Questyme cross-references your UPS model against the official AP9624 compatibility list before shipment. Contact our team.
Specifications
Overview
Model
UPS Interface Expander 2
Physical
Mounting Preference
No preference
Product Line
NMC EMBEDDED SW
Shipping Dimensions
Height: 2.01Width: 6.5Length: 9.25
Shipping Weight
0.9 lb
UPC Code
731304314974
Lead time
Usually in Stock
Provided Equipment
RS-232 configuration cable
User Manual
Warranty card
User Manual
Warranty card
Standards
EN 55022 Class A
EN 55024
FCC Part 15 class A
IEC 62040-2
EN 61000-6-1
EN 61000-6-2
EN 55011
EN 55022
EN 55024
FCC Part 15 class A
IEC 62040-2
EN 61000-6-1
EN 61000-6-2
EN 55011
EN 55022
Product Certifications
C-tick
CE
Industry Canada
VCCI
CE
Industry Canada
VCCI
Environmental
Carbon Footprint (kg CO₂ eq, Total Life Cycle)
3
Packaging Made with Recycled Cardboard
No
Packaging without Single Use Plastics
No
Ambient Air Temperature for Operation
32-104 ?F (0-40 ?C)
Ambient Air Temperature for Storage
5-113 ?F (-15-45 ?C)
Relative Humidity
0-95 %
Storage Relative Humidity
0-95 %
Operating Altitude
0-10000 ft
0-50000 ft
0-50000 ft
Storage Altitude
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
Yes
EU RoHS Directive
Compliant with Exemptions