APC smart-ups smt3000rmi2u [12/21] Main outlet group and controlled outlet group

11Smart-UPS Rack-Mount2U 750/1000/1500 VA 120/230 Vac, 3000 VA 100/120/208/230 Vac, 2200 VA 120 Vac

Main Outlet Group and Controlled Outlet Group

Overview

The Main Outlet Group and the Controlled Outlet Group can be configured to independently turn off, turn on, shut

down, and reboot connected equipment. (These features are not available on the 750 VA tower units.)

The Main and Controlled Outlet Groups can be configured to do the following:

• Turn off: Disconnect from power immediately and restart only with a manual command.

• Turn on: Connect to power immediately.

• Shutdown: Disconnect power in sequence, and automatically reapply power in sequence when utility power

becomes available.

• Reboot: Shut down and restart.

In addition, the Main Outlet Group and the Controlled Outlet Group can be configured to do the following:

• Turn on or off in a specified sequence

• Automatically turn off or shut down when various conditions occur

Note: If the Main and Controlled Outlet Groups are not configured, all of the outlets on the unit will

still provide battery backup power.

Using the Main and Controlled Outlet Groups

The Main Outlet Group functions as a master switch. It will turn on first when power is applied, and

shut off last when there is a power outage and battery runtime has been exhausted.

The Main Outlet Group must be turned on for the Controlled Outlet Group to turn on.

1.Connect critical equipment to the Main Outlet Group.

2. Connect peripheral equipment to the Controlled Outlet Group.

– Nonessential equipment that should shut off quickly in the event of a power outage to conserve battery

runtime can be added to a short power off delay

– If equipment has dependent peripherals that must restart or shut down in a specific order, such as an

ethernet switch that must restart before a connected server, connect the devices to separate groups

– Equipment that needs to reboot independently from other equipment should be added to a separate

group

3. Use the Configuration menus to configure how the Controlled Outlet Group will react in the event of a

power outage.