APC AP9620 Legacy Communications SmartSlot Card
The APC AP9620 Legacy Communications SmartSlot Card is a UPS management accessory designed to enable legacy UPS-Link serial communications on APC Smart-UPS models equipped with a SmartSlot interface. Compatible with SMT, SMX, and SURTD Smart-UPS platforms, this card allows facilities and IT infrastructure teams to maintain UPS communications and management capabilities in environments using legacy monitoring protocols.
Key Features
- Protocol translation to UPS-Link for serial communications management
- Supports UPS-Link protocol serial communications on compatible Smart-UPS models
- Installs directly into the UPS SmartSlot — no UPS power-down required
- Includes RS-232 configuration cable and user manual
- Dual interface: RS-232 Computer Interface Port (DB-9F) and USB-B port
- LED status indicators (solid green, flashing green, solid red, flashing red) for fast diagnostics
- Compatible with SMT, SMX, and SURTD Smart-UPS models with RJ-45 serial connector
Physical Specifications
- Dimensions: 1.5 in H x 4.8 in W x 4.5 in D (3.8 x 12.1 x 11.4 cm)
- Weight: 0.18 lb (0.08 kg)
- Color: Black
- Mounting: SmartSlot (non-rack-mountable)
Environmental Ratings
- Operating Temperature: 32–113°F (0–45°C)
- Operating Humidity: 0–95% RH (non-condensing)
- Operating Altitude: 0–10,000 ft
- Storage Temperature: 23–113°F (-5–45°C)
Warranty
2-year repair or replace warranty from APC by Schneider Electric.
About APC by Schneider Electric
APC by Schneider Electric is a global leader in critical power and cooling solutions, trusted by data centers, facilities teams, and IT professionals worldwide for UPS systems, power distribution, surge protection, and infrastructure management products.


