Middle Atlantic UPX-RLNK-CARD NEXSYS UPS RackLink Network Card
The Middle Atlantic UPX-RLNK-CARD is an add-in network card that extends IP-based monitoring and control to compatible Middle Atlantic NEXSYS UPS systems via the RackLink management platform. If your rack infrastructure includes a NEXSYS UPS that currently lacks remote visibility, this card is the direct path to bringing it under network supervision — no separate monitoring appliance required.
Key Features
- RackLink Network Integration: The card slots into the NEXSYS UPS expansion bay and connects the UPS directly to the RackLink management ecosystem, giving facilities and IT teams remote status, alerts, and control through a single pane of glass — instead of requiring physical inspection of each rack.
- Network-Enabled UPS Monitoring: With Network Enabled: Yes confirmed, the UPX-RLNK-CARD surfaces UPS data over IP — covering events like input power loss, battery state, and load levels — so NOC teams and integrators get actionable alerts before a power event becomes a downtime event.
- Rack-Friendly Operating Range: Rated 32°–104°F (0°–40°C), the card is suited to controlled equipment rooms and data closets. This is a standard commercial indoor temp range — install in conditioned spaces; don't deploy in uncooled telecom huts or outdoor enclosures without thermal management.
- Compact Low-Impact Form Factor: At a shipping weight of just 0.4 lbs (0.2 kg), the card adds negligible mass to the host UPS unit. Installation is a card-swap, not a rack redesign.
Integration & Compatibility
The UPX-RLNK-CARD (also searched as UPX RLNK CARD) is purpose-built for Middle Atlantic NEXSYS UPS platforms that include an expansion slot for the RackLink network interface. Before ordering, confirm your NEXSYS UPS model supports the UPX expansion bay — not all NEXSYS variants are expansion-capable. For broader rack power management planning, pairing this card with a compatible UPS in a structured rack system allows centralized management of both power and network infrastructure from a single dashboard. Consult Middle Atlantic's NEXSYS UPS compatibility documentation to verify the specific host UPS model before deployment. For integrators building out AV or security rack systems, this card closes the gap between physical UPS hardware and software-driven facility management workflows.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What UPS systems is the UPX-RLNK-CARD compatible with?
A: The UPX-RLNK-CARD is designed for Middle Atlantic NEXSYS UPS systems that include the UPX expansion bay. Verify your specific NEXSYS model includes an available expansion slot before ordering.
Q: What does RackLink do?
A: RackLink is Middle Atlantic's IP-based management platform. Adding the UPX-RLNK-CARD enables network-connected monitoring and control of the host NEXSYS UPS through that platform.
Q: What are the operating temperature limits for the UPX-RLNK-CARD?
A: The card is rated for 32°–104°F (0°–40°C). It is intended for installation in conditioned indoor equipment rooms, not uncontrolled or outdoor environments.
Q: How heavy is the UPX-RLNK-CARD?
A: Shipping weight is 0.4 lbs (0.2 kg). The card itself is lighter; this figure includes packaging.
Q: Does the UPX-RLNK-CARD require any additional software?
A: The card integrates with the RackLink management platform. Consult Middle Atlantic's documentation for software requirements specific to your network environment and NEXSYS UPS firmware version.
The UPX-RLNK-CARD is a focused add-in — its value is entirely about closing the visibility gap on a NEXSYS UPS that would otherwise require a physical walk to check status. The RackLink integration is the spec that matters here: once this card is seated, the UPS becomes a managed network device with remote alerting, and that changes how a facilities team responds to power events in a rack environment.
Technical Highlights:
- RackLink Control: Connects the NEXSYS UPS to Middle Atlantic's IP management platform — remote monitoring and alerting without a separate appliance or manual checks.
- Operating Temp 32°–104°F: Covers standard conditioned equipment room environments. This is a deliberate indoor-only spec — don't install in thermally unmanaged closets running hot in summer.
- 0.4 lb Shipping Weight: Negligible rack impact; installation is a card insertion, not a hardware project. No additional rack space or cabling beyond the network drop is required.
Deployment Considerations:
- Confirm the target NEXSYS UPS model has an available UPX expansion bay before purchasing — not all NEXSYS units include this slot, and there is no workaround if the bay is absent.
- The card is rated to 104°F (40°C) maximum; equipment rooms running above that threshold (poorly cooled IT closets in commercial buildings) will exceed the operating envelope and risk card failure.
Best fit for enterprise AV and security rack deployments where a Middle Atlantic NEXSYS UPS is already in place and the operations team needs to bring power monitoring under a centralized RackLink dashboard — particularly in multi-rack installs where physical inspection of each UPS is not practical.
