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What communications cable is needed with my Back-UPS and PowerChute Serial Shutdown?
Issue:
What communications cable is needed with my Back-UPS and PowerChute Serial Shutdown?

Product Line:
PowerChute Serial Shutdown

Environment:
All supported OS

Cause:
Informational

Solution:
NOTE: A Back-UPS model is neither Type-A or Type-B. In the installer PowerChute Serial Shutdown dropdown list, select Back-UPS.

Supported Back-UPS models are:
BVBVX-LIBVN /BVKBE/BNBKBX/BNBRBGM

Most Back-UPS use cable 940-0127, which is USB A to RJ50
940-0127 cable
Refer to the model's User's Guide if you need help with the proper cable. Or contact local Technical Support using this link. https://www.apc.com/us/en/support/contact-us/index.jsp.
NOTE: Depending on your location, you will need to change the local support region in the upper right of the web page.
Select region on SE.com

APC USA

What communications cable is needed with my Back-UPS and PowerChute Serial Shutdown?
Issue:
What communications cable is needed with my Back-UPS and PowerChute Serial Shutdown?

Product Line:
PowerChute Serial Shutdown

Environment:
All supported OS

Cause:
Informational

Solution:
NOTE: A Back-UPS model is neither Type-A or Type-B. In the installer PowerChute Serial Shutdown dropdown list, select Back-UPS. 

Supported Back-UPS models are:
BVBVX-LIBVN /BVKBE/BNBKBX/BNBRBGM

Most Back-UPS use cable 940-0127, which is USB A to RJ50
940-0127 cable
Refer to the model's User's Guide if you need help with the proper cable. Or contact local Technical Support using this link.  https://www.apc.com/us/en/support/contact-us/index.jsp.
NOTE: Depending on your location, you will need to change the local support region in the upper right of the web page.
Select region on SE.com
 

APC USA

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