APC and Cisco Partnership

APC and Cisco:  Partners in the Efficient Enterprise

APC's power and cooling solutions include network interface capabilities for management, monitoring and shutdown of server and switching applications.  APC and Cisco have partnered since 1998, and APC supports Cisco's network-based infrastructure products for both the data center and unified communications spaces with key product integrations which enable the rapid deployment of Cisco technology.

These integrations include:

  • Exclusive built-in UPS support via Windows with APC Smart-UPS for CallManager 4.0
  • Basic UPS integration with Cisco Unified Communications Manager 6.X with APC Smart-UPS 750XL and Smart-UPS 1500
  • Exclusive built-in UPS support for Cisco Unity Express serially over the network with APC Smart-UPS and APC Cisco Unity Express Simple Signaling Cable (AP9840)
  • APC's InfraStruXure architecture is a Cisco approved through the Cisco Technology Developer Partner program

Tools

APC and Cisco, How to Increase Your Bottom Line
Cisco UPS Selector Tool
APC/Cisco Partner Brochure

White Papers and Application Notes

AN:   Cisco Energy Efficient Data Center Solutions and Best Practices
AN:-50: APC Power Protection for Cisco VoIP & IP Telephony Solutions - Rev. 7
AN: Power and Cooling for VoIP and IP Telephony Applications
Facilities Considerations for the Cisco Data Center Network Architecture