APC Communications Smartslot Card

The APC AP9620 is a communication card that slides into the SmartSlot of supported SMT, SMX, and SURTD Smart-UPS models. Once installed, it provides a direct serial or USB pathway to the UPSLink protocol, letting administrators check battery health, load levels, and event logs without leaving their desks.

This card makes life easier in network closets, branch offices, and laboratory benches where dependable power is critical and space is limited. A server can issue graceful shutdown commands through the DB-9 serial port, while a maintenance laptop can perform quick diagnostics over USB. In both cases, the card keeps legacy and modern equipment speaking the same language.

Setup is straightforward. APC includes an RS-232 configuration cable and a printed manual, so you can be up and running in minutes with no special tools. The card weighs only 0.18 lb and measures 1.5 by 4.8 by 4.5 inches, so it fits neatly into the UPS without affecting airflow or rack alignment.

Built for demanding environments, the AP9620 continues to operate in temperatures from 32 to 113 degrees Fahrenheit and in relative humidity up to 95 percent. Whether the UPS sits in an air-conditioned data center or a warmer utility room, the card stays on the job.

APC backs the unit with a two-year limited warranty, adding peace of mind to the dependable power management it provides.

• Compatible with SMT, SMX, and SURTD Smart-UPS models through the UPSLink protocol
• Provides one DB-9 serial port and one USB 2.0 port for flexible connectivity
• Ships with an RS-232 configuration cable and printed manual to simplify setup
• Weighs 0.18 lb and measures 1.5 x 4.8 x 4.5 inches for an easy fit inside the UPS
• Operates in temperatures from 32 to 113 degrees Fahrenheit and relative humidity up to 95 percent
• Non-rack-mountable design installs directly in the UPS SmartSlot
• Finished in black and covered by a two-year limited warranty