The "shell" once connected via SSH is severely limited but adequate to collect sufficient data for my purposes (input line conditions and battery level). If your network is setup correctly (described below),you will be able to access "unconfigured" / just-out-of-the-box NMCs by referencing the NMC as follows: DHCP/BootP andretry optionsare only available in NMC2 AOS 5.0.X. It is no longer an option in AOS versions > 5.0.X NOTE: If you wish to downgrade from v6.X.X to v5.1.X firmware on NMC2, please make sure you review Knowledge Base Article FA167693 prior.

Typically, these upgrades do not require the device the NetworkManagement Card is installed in to be powered down or cause unnecessary downtime. NOTE: Tests have shown that even with the network properly configured, the ability to reference devices that support this option is not immediate.In APC tests, it took between 6 and 16 minutes before this functionality worked. However, it worked every time (max wait 16 minutes).Depending on your network setup, your experience may differ.The firmware executable will then begin the upgrade process. This process may take as long as 5-7 minutes to finish. Once finished, close the executable.

Repeat Steps 3 - 8 again for the application module (sumx for Smart UPS/Matrix, sy for Symmetra, etc). In Step 6, substitute the sumx module file name, in place of the AOS module file name. Or the sy prefix for the Symmetra. NOTE: These instructions can also be used in devices that have embedded (mini) versions of the above Network Management Cards. Lastly, downgrades are not typically recommended but the manual methods can also be used to do those in certain circumstances. If you made any wrong selections you will have no access and will have to connect a laptop with serial cable (hello 2023!) to fix your error via CLI or reset your NMC3 to factory defaults with a paper clip and reconfigure your NMC3 from scratch. Oh and when APC does decide to upgrade the firmware that is another trip to the CLI. Hilarious. (I work with the CLI from 9-5 in my day job and have no patience for this after work. Use thebootcommand to change the Network Management Card's boot mode ONLY if you are using DHCP or BootP.Kit includes all necessary parts to install an AP9635 for all G5000 UPS serial numbers and firmwares. Configuration Method 5 - via Smart-UPS front panel LCD -(Supported SMT, SMX, and SRT * Models with UPS NMC2/NMC3) If using the wizard over the network,please note, the previouslyunconfigured NMC must be on the same subnet as the computer running the wizard. An alternative method to using the wizard via the network methodmay be to use a direct network connection between a computer and the NMC you are trying to configure and running the wizard. Ultimately, your computer and the NMC will be on a peer to peer network which will allow for configuration as well.

NOTE:To upgrade multiple Management Cards using an FTP client or using SCP, write a script which automatically performs the procedure. Find the firmware file. This one is “Network Management Card v6.5.0 Firmware for Symmetra 3-Phase with AP9630/AP9631/AP9635” Your device came pre-loaded with the wrong application and you need to load the correct application.NOTE: This wizard will also not workwith any Network Management Card familyif the NMC was previously configured and not in DHCP or BOOTP boot mode. v5.0.0 and higher of the wizard, available from apc.com, allows you to locate unconfigured cards or locate configured cards on the network by IP range.

bps, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit, and no flow control for initial configuration, 2400 bps for NMC configuration - refer to user's manual for more information Type XMODEM, then press ENTER. You will begin to see CCCCC scroll across the screen to indicate the Network Management Card is ready to receive a file. There are different ways that you can upload the firmware for each device. Please choose a methodthat works best foryou. NOTE: For NMC1, SCP is supported and available as of AOS 2.0.0. If you have version 1.X.X, please upgrade to at least 2.X.X or the latest firmware version. You then need to change the terminal program's baud rate to match the one you selected in step 12. If you are using HyperTerminal select Call ->Disconnect and go to File->Properties->Configure and choose the correct speed.Accept the changes and then to reestablish the connectionchoose theCall menu->Connect to apply changes made to the serial port. Press to continue.First it requires an NMC3 (which all soon will require a subscription). Fine. I got one. But oddly enough it cannot browse for a SSID, you have to manually enter one and then be smart enough to know what flavor of WPA2 your router uses (there are three options). Worse yet when you activate the wireless adapter the Ethernet port on your NMC3 is disabled. To install the application module, repeat step 5 and step 6. In step 6, use the application module file name. Devices with an embedded Web/SNMP Card include (but are not limited to): Environmental Monitoring Unit 1 (AP9312TH).