APC Device IP Configuration Wizard: Essential Tool for Rack PDU Management and Network Configuration

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Device IP Configuration Wizard

Capabilities, Requirements, and Installation

How to use the Wizard to configure TCP/IP settings

The Device IP Configuration Wizard configures the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway of one or more Rack PDUs or network-enabled devices (devices containing an embedded APC Network Management Card [NMC]). You can use the Wizard in either of the following ways:

Remotely over your TCP/IP network to discover and configure unconfigured Rack PDUs or devices on the same network segment as the computer running the Wizard.

Through a direct connection from a serial port of your computer to a Rack PDU or device to configure or reconfigure it.

System requirements

Version 5.0.0 or higher of the Wizard runs on Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows Server® 2003, Windows Server® 2008 Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7.

Installation

To install the Wizard from a downloaded executable file:

1.Go to www.apc/tools/download.

2.Download the Device IP Configuration Wizard.

3.Run the executable file in the folder to which you downloaded it.

Use the Wizard

Most software firewalls must be temporarily disabled for the Wizard to discover unconfigured Rack PDUs.

Launch the Wizard

The installation creates a shortcut link in the Start menu to launch the Wizard.

Configure the basic TCP/IP settings remotely

Prepare to configure the settings. Before you run the Wizard:

1.Contact your network administrator to obtain valid TCP/IP settings.

2.If you are configuring multiple unconfigured Rack PDUs or network-enabled devices, obtain the MAC address of each one to identify it when the Wizard discovers it. (The Wizard displays the MAC address on the screen on which you then enter the TCP/IP settings.) The MAC address can be found:

On a label on the device

On the Quality Assurance slip that came with the Rack PDU or device

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Contents User Guide Contents Log on to the Command Line Interface Web Interface Logs Administration Notification Device IP Configuration Wizard Troubleshooting Product Features IntroductionAccess Priorities for Logging on Types of User AccountsWatchdog Features Network Port SharingGetting Started Establish Network Settings TCP/IP configuration methodsDhcp and Bootp configuration INI file utilityOption 43 = 01 04 31 41 50 Command Line Interface Recovering from a Lost Password Rack PDU Front Panel FunctionFunction Display Tree Example Display Tree Example Load indicator LED Network Status LEDCondition Description 10/100 LEDCommand Line Interface About the Command Line InterfaceLog on to the Command Line Interface Remote access to the command line interfaceLocal access to the command line interface About the Main ScreenUsing the Command Line Interface IPv4 IPv6 Description OnlyCommand Syntax DescriptionCommand Response Codes Code MessageNetwork Management Card Command Descriptions AlarmcountAbout Option Arguments DescriptionOption Argument Description BootClrrst Console Date DeleteArgument Description DirDns EventlogExit FormatOption Argument Definition HelpNetstat NtpPing PortSpeedPrompt QuitReboot RadiusSnmp, snmpv3 ResetToDefSystem Tcpip Tcpip6User WebXferINI XferStatusDevice Command Descriptions Network Port Sharing CommandsBkLowLoad BkNearOverBkReading BkOverLoadDevLowLoad DevNearOver DevOverLoadDevReading Argument DefinitionHumMin HumLowHumReading PhNearOver PhLowLoadPhOverLoad PhReading ProdInfo SensorNameTempMax TempHighTempReading Whoami Supported Web Browsers Web InterfaceLogging On to the Web Interface Error Message Browser Cause of the Error URL address formatsWeb Interface Features Symbol DescriptionTabs Device status iconsOther Web interface features Quick LinksGroup Control using Network Port Sharing Network Port Sharing on the Web InterfaceMetered Rack PDU User Guide About the Home Tab Alarm Status viewOverview view Configuring Load Thresholds Device ManagementAbout the Device Manager Tab Viewing the Load Status and Peak LoadConfigure the Name and Location of the Rack PDU Resetting Peak Load and kWhConfigure Temperature and Humidity Sensors EnvironmentUse the Event and Data Logs LogsEvent log Example event log Rack PDU 4 Device low load Data log Path Logs Data optionsParameter Description How to use FTP or SCP to retrieve log files Scp username@hostnameoripaddressdata.txt ./data.txtAdministration Security Setting user accessAuthentication Local UsersRadius Setting Definition RadiusConfigure the Radius Server Summary of the configuration procedureConfiguring a Radius server on Unix with shadow passwords Supported Radius serversInactivity Timeout Administration Network Features TCP/IP and Communication SettingsTCP/IP settings Setting DescriptionDhcp response options APC Cookie. Tag 1, Len 4, Data 1APCPort Speed Ping ResponseDNS Query Type Selected Query Question to UseOption Description WebStatus Console Telnet 152.214.12.1145000 telnet 152.214.12.114Snmp SNMPv1 SNMPv3 FTP Server Administration Notification Configuring event actionsEvent Actions Types of notificationMetered Rack PDU User Guide Active, Automatic, Direct Notification Mail notificationSend a test message to a configured recipient Snmp traps Snmp Trap TestSetting Definition Remote Monitoring ServiceSyslog Informational is mapped to Info Administration General Options IdentificationSet the Date and Time ModeUse an .ini File Daylight savingEvent Log and Temperature Units Reset the Rack PDUChange the default temperature scale Color-code event log textConfigure Links About the Rack PDUCapabilities, Requirements, and Installation Device IP Configuration WizardUse the Wizard Select Remotely over the network, and click Next Configure or reconfigure the TCP/IP settings locallySelect Locally through the serial port, and click Next How to Export Configuration Settings Summary of the procedureContents of the .ini file Retrieving and Exporting the .ini FileDetailed procedures Ftp open ipaddress Upload Event and Error Messages Event and its error messagesMessages in config.ini Errors generated by overridden valuesHow to Upgrade Firmware File TransfersFirmware File Transfer Methods Benefits of upgrading firmwareUsing the Firmware Upgrade Utility Use FTP or SCP to upgrade one Rack PDUUse Xmodem to upgrade one Rack PDU Using the Firmware Upgrade Utility for multiple upgrades How to upgrade multiple Rack PDUsUsing a USB flash drive to upgrade one Rack PDU Firmware Module Binary File Verifying Upgrades and Updates Verify the version numbers of installed firmwareVerify the success or failure of the transfer Last Transfer Result codesRack PDU Access Problems TroubleshootingProblem Solution Appendix a List of Supported Commands Network Management Card Command DescriptionsSets manual IPv6 address Device Command Descriptions APC Worldwide Customer Support 990-3429D-001 10/2012

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