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HP UPS R5500
User Guide
Part Number 351643-004A
September 2007 (Fourth Edition)
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© Copyright 2003, 2007 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Audience assumptions This guide is for the person who oper
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Contents Component identification............................................................................................................... 6 UPS R5500 overview................................................................................................................................. 6 UPS front panel......................................................................................................................................... 6 UPS front panel controls .................
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Verifying the REPO port connection ........................................................................................................... 30 Powering down the UPS........................................................................................................................... 30 Power management .................................................................................................................... 31 Power management software.......................................
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UPS spare parts list.................................................................................................................................. 48 Hardware options ................................................................................................................................... 49 Technical support........................................................................................................................ 50 Before you contact HP...........................
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Component identification UPS R5500 overview The HP UPS R5500 features a 3U rack-mount design and offers power protection for loads up to 5000 VA/4500 W (NA/JPN) or 6000 VA/5400 W (INTL). The modular design includes two hot-swappable battery modules and one hot-swappable electronics module, allowing for reduced downtime and ease of replacement. The UPS contains an enhanced front-panel display, two independently controlled load segments, and a communications port for data exchange with a h
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UPS front panel controls The front panel is shown with the bezel removed. Item Description Function 1 On button Powers up the UPS ("Starting power to the load" on page 24) 2 Standby button Places the UPS in Standby mode (on page 27) 3 Test/Alarm Reset button • Silences UPS alarms ("Silencing an audible alarm" on page 30) • Tests the LEDs ("Testing the LEDs" on page 29) 4 Configure button Places the UPS in Configure mode (on page 28) Component identification 7
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UPS front panel LED indicators The front panel is shown with the bezel removed. Item LED description 1 Overload 2 76% to 100% load 3 51% to 75% load (2 ERMs) 4 26% to 50% load (1 ERM) 5 0% to 25% load (0 ERMs) 6 General Alarm 7 On Battery 8 Battery Fault 9 Site Wiring Fault 10 Utility 11 Configure Mode On For more information, see "LED and audible alarm troubleshooting (on page 39)" . Component identification 8
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UPS rear panel Item Description 1 REPO port 2 Ground bonding screw 3 Communications port/option slot 4 Load segment 1 circuit breaker (controls the C19 and C13 receptacles, but does not control the large output receptacle) 5 Load segment 1 (two IEC-320-C19 receptacles, two IEC- 320-C13 receptacles, and one large output receptacle) 6 Load segment 2 circuit breaker 7 Load segment 2 (two IEC-320-C19 receptacles and two IEC-320-C13 receptacles) 8 Battery circuit breaker 9 Cord r
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• The REPO feature immediately powers down protected devices and does not utilize the orderly shutdown procedure initiated by power management software. • The REPO feature shuts down UPS units operating under either utility or battery power. NOTE: If the UPS was operating on battery power when the remote switch was closed, no power is available to the load devices until utility power is restored and the UPS has been manually powered up. To restore power to the load devices after
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Installation Precautions Save these instructions. This document contains important safety instructions that should be followed during installation, operation, and maintenance of the UPS and batteries. WARNING: A risk of personal injury from electric shock and hazardous energy levels exists. The installation of options and routine maintenance and service of this product must be performed by individuals who are knowledgeable about the procedures, precautions, and hazards associated
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The following items are supplied with the rack: • Screws • Hex nuts • Cage nuts • Cage nut-fitting tool Selecting a site WARNING: To prevent fire or electric shock, install the unit in a temperature- and humidity- controlled indoor environment, free of conductive contaminants. When selecting a site, consider the following factors: • Elevated operating ambient temperature—If the equipment is installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient temperature
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment, be sure that: • The leveling feet are extended to the floor. • The full weight of the rack rests on the leveling feet. • The stabilizing feet are attached to the rack if it is a single-rack installation. • The racks are coupled together in multiple-rack installations. • Only one component is extended at a time. A rack may become unstable if more than one component is extended for any reason. NOTE:
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3. Install cage nuts or clip nuts into the rear of the rack. 4. Insert screws through the mounting rail into the cage nuts or clip nuts. Installation 14
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5. Tighten the hex nuts. Preparing the rails for integrated shipping If the unit is to be shipped in an HP 9000 or 10000 series rack: 1. Remove the hex nuts, flat washers, and lock washers from the mounting rail. 2. Install the rail reinforcement plates and tighten using the hex nuts with captive washers included in the kit, instead of the nuts included with the rail. 3. Install the rear mounting brackets using hex nuts. Wait until the unit is installed and the brackets are adjusted
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WARNING: Uneven mechanical loading in the rack may cause a hazardous condition CAUTION: Always plan the rack installation so that the heaviest item is on the bottom of the rack. Install the heaviest item first, and continue to populate the rack from the bottom to the top. 1. Install the mounting rails ("Installing the mounting rails" on page 12). 2. With one person on each side of the carton, lift the chassis and lower it to the floor in front of the rack. 3. Install the mo
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Removing the UPS battery bracket Installing the batteries WARNING: To prevent personal injury, prepare the area and observe all materials-handling procedures when transporting a battery module. Battery modules weigh 20 kg (44 lb). Installation 17
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Replacing the UPS battery bracket Attaching the UPS front bezel Installation 18
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Switching on the UPS battery circuit breaker Connecting the serial communications port CAUTION: Use only the computer interface cable supplied with the UPS to connect the communications port to the host computer. CAUTION: Using a USB to serial converter cable will damage the UPS. IMPORTANT: Power management software requires the communications port to be appropriately cabled to the host computer. Installation 19
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Connecting the REPO port WARNING: The pins on the REPO port are polarity sensitive. Be sure to verify polarity while connecting the REPO port. WARNING: To meet the requirements stated in NEC (NFPA 70) Articles 645-10 and 645-11, a UPS installed in a computer equipment room must be connected to a REPO circuit. IMPORTANT: The remote switch must be in the Off (open) position to enable power to the output receptacles. NOTE: Wire the connector block using
