Updating The Ups Firmware; Verifying The Hp Ups Management Module Firmware Version; Configuring A Usb To Serial Converter - HP R1500 - UPS XR User Manual

Unplug the ERM from the back of the UPS.
2.
Unplug the ERM from a second connected ERM.
3.
Remove the front bezel on the ERM that is being replaced.
4.
Remove the screws securing the ERM to the rack.
5.
Remove the ERM from the rack.
6.
To replace the component, reverse the removal procedure.

Updating the UPS firmware

To update the UPS firmware, see the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/rackandpower).

Verifying the HP UPS Management Module firmware version

To verify that the HP UPS Management Module is running the latest firmware version, see the HP website
(http://www.hp.com/go/rackandpower). To update the firmware, download the HP UPS Management
Upgrade Utility, and follow the attached instructions.

Configuring a USB to serial converter

NOTE:
and Windows
number 304098-001). Depending on your system configuration, a driver download might be
required to successfully install the converter. The driver can be downloaded from the USB-Drivers
website (http://www.usb-drivers.com/drivers/123/123294.htm).
To configure a USB port to the COM 1 port on systems that do not have available serial ports:
Connect the USB to serial converter to the USB port on your system.
1.
For Windows Vista, click Start, select Control Panel, double-click System and Maintenance, and then
2.
skip to step 4.
-or-
For Windows XP, click Start, select Control Panel, click Performance and Maintenance, and then click
System.
-or-
For Windows Server, click Start, select Control Panel, and then double-click System.
Click the Hardware tab.
3.
Click Device Manager. The Device Manager screen appears.
4.
In the tree displayed in the left panel, click the Ports (COM & LPT) branch to expand.
5.
Double-click the port that is assigned to your USB to serial converter device. This port is usually named
6.
with the device manufacturer's name followed by one of the following:
USB to Serial Bridge (COM 4)
o
USB Serial port
o
Communications Port (COM1)
o
The Port Properties screen appears.
This procedure was tested on the Windows
Vista Enterprise operating systems using the HP USB to serial converter (part
®
® XP Professional, Windows Server ® 2003,
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