Setting

Description

 

 

SMTP Server

Select one of the following methods for routing e-mail:

 

• Local: Through the Rack PDU’s SMTP server. This setting (recommended) ensures that the

 

e-mail is sent before the Rack PDU’s 20-second time-out, and, if necessary, is retried several

 

times. Also do one of the following:

 

• Enable forwarding at the Rack PDU’s SMTP server so that it can route e-mail to external

 

SMTP servers. Typically, SMTP servers are not configured to forward e-mail. Check with

 

the administrator of your SMTP server before changing its configuration to allow

 

forwarding.

 

• Set up a special e-mail account for the Rack PDU to forward e-mail to an external mail

 

account.

 

• Recipient: Directly to the recipient’s SMTP server. With this setting, the Rack PDU tries to

 

send the e-mail only once. On a busy remote SMTP server, the time-out may prevent some e-

 

mail from being sent.

 

When the recipient uses the Rack PDU’s SMTP server, this setting has no effect.

 

 

Format

The long format contains Name, Location, Contact, IP address, serial number of the device,

 

date and time, event code, and event description. The short format provides only the event

 

description.

 

 

Language

Choose a language from the drop-down list and any mails will be sent in that language. It is

 

possible to use different languages for different users.

 

 

User Name

If your mail server requires authentication, type your user name and password here. This

Password

performs a simple authentication, not SSI.

Confirm

 

Password

 

 

 

E-mail test.

Path: Administration > Notification > E-mail > test

Send a test message to a configured recipient.

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AP89XX, AP8941 specifications

The APC AP8941 and AP89XX series are advanced power distribution units (PDUs) designed to meet the growing demands of modern data centers and IT environments. These PDUs are well-regarded for their reliability, efficiency, and ease of use, making them integral components for effective power management in critical applications.

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