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Contents
Introduction ..................................................................... 1
Rack PDU Front Panel .................................................... 8
Command Line Interface .............................................. 11
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Device Command Descriptions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Network Port Sharing Commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Web Interface................................................................. 46
Device Management...................................................... 51
Environment .................................................................. 64
Logs................................................................................ 65
Administration: Security .............................................. 70
Administration: Network Features............................... 73
Administration: Notification .........................................83
Administration: General Options................................. 90
Device IP Configuration Wizard ................................... 94
How to Export Configuration Settings.........................96
File Transfers...............................................................100
Troubleshooting .......................................................... 105
Appendix A: List of Supported Commands.............. 106
Introduction
Product Features
Access Priorities for Logging on
Types of User Accounts
Watchdog Features
Overview
Network interface watchdog mechanism
Resetting the network timer
Network Port Sharing
Getting Started
Establish Network Settings
TCP/IP configuration methods
INI file utility
DHCP and BOOTP configuration
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Command Line Interface
Recovering from a Lost Password
Rack PDU Front Panel
Item Function
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Network Status LED
10/100 LED
The load indicator LED identifies overload and warning conditions for the Rack PDU.
Load indicator LED
Command Line Interface
About the Command Line Interface
Log on to the Command Line Interface
Remote access to the command line interface
Local access to the command line interface
About the Main Screen
Using the Command Line Interface
Command Syntax
Command Response Codes
Network Management Card Command Descriptions
about
alarmcount
appcli
boot
cd
clrrst
console
date
delete
dir
dns
eventlog
exit
format
FTP
help
netstat
ntp
ping
portSpeed
prompt
quit
radius
reboot
resetToDef
snmp, snmpv3
system
tcpip
tcpip6
user
web
xferINI
xferStatus
Device Command Descriptions
Network Port Sharing Commands
bkLowLoad
bkNearOver
bkOverLoad
bkReading
bkRestrictn
devLowLoad
devNearOver
devOverLoad
devReading
devStartDly
humLow
humMin
humReading
olAssignUsr
olCancelCmd
olDlyOff
olDlyOn
olDlyReboot
olGroups
and Control Outlet Groups on page 61 for more information.)
Example 1: To list outlet synchronization groups on the Host Rack PDU, type:
Example 2: To list outlet synchronization groups on guest Rack PDU 2, type:
Example 3: To list outlet synchronization groups on guest Rack PDU 3, type:
olName
olOff
olOffDelay
olOn
olOnDelay
olRbootTime
olReboot
olStatus
olUnasgnUsr
phLowLoad
phNearOver
phOverLoad
phReading
phRestrictn
prodInfo
Example 2: To view the product information for guest Rack PDU 2, type::
sensorName
Example 2: To then view the name for the sensor port, type:
Example 3: To set the name for the sensor port on guest Rack PDU 2 to Sensor1, type:
tempHigh
tempMax
tempReading
userAdd
userDelete
userList
userPasswd
whoami
Web Interface
Supported Web Browsers
Logging On to the Web Interface
Overview
URL address formats
Web Interface Features
Tabs
Device status icons
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Network Port Sharing on the Web Interface
Group Control using Network Port Sharing
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About the Home Tab
The Overview view
The Alarm Status view
Device Management
About the Device Manager Tab
Viewing the Load Status and Peak Load
Configuring Load Thresholds
Configure the Name and Location of the Rack PDU
Set the Coldstart Delay for the Rack PDU
Reset Peak Load and kWh
Set the Overload Outlet Restrictions
Configure and Control Outlet Groups
Outlet group terminology
Purpose and benefits of outlet groups
System requirements for outlet groups
Rules for configuring outlet groups
Enable outlet groups
Create a local outlet group
Create multiple global outlet groups
Edit or delete an outlet group
Typical outlet group configurations
Verify your setup and configuration for global outlet groups
Outlet Settings for Outlets and Outlet Groups
Initiate a control action
Control actions you can select
Option Description
Configure outlet settings and the outlet name
Schedule Outlet Actions
Actions you can schedule
Schedule an outlet event
Edit, disable, enable, or delete a scheduled outlet event
Outlet Manager Menu
Configure an outlet user
Outlet Manager and Network Port Sharing
Environment
Configure Temperature and Humidity Sensors
Logs
Use the Event and Data Logs
Event log
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Data log
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Use FTP or SCP to retrieve log files
Administration: Security
Local Users
Setting user access
Remote Users
Authentication
RADIUS
Configure the RADIUS Server
Summary of the configuration procedure
Configuring a RADIUS server on UNIX with shadow passwords
Supported RADIUS servers
RADIUS and Network Port Sharing
Inactivity Timeout
Administration: Network Features
TCP/IP and Communication Settings
TCP/IP settings
DHCP response options
Port Speed
Ping Response
DNS
Web
http://152.214.12.114:5000 https://152.214.12.114:5000
Console
telnet 152.214.12.114:5000 telnet 152.214.12.114 5000
SNMP
SNMPv1
SNMPv3
FTP Server
Administration: Notification
Event Actions
Types of notification
Configure event actions
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Active, Automatic, Direct Notification
E-mail notification
E-mail test. Path: Administration > Notification > E-mail > test
Send a test message to a configured recipient.
Setting Description
SNMP traps
SNMP Trap Test
Remote Monitoring Service
Syslog
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Administration: General Options
Identification
Set the Date and Time
Mode
Daylight saving
Use an .ini File
Event Log and Temperature Units
Color-code event log text
Change the default temperature scale
Reset the Rack PDU
Configure Links
About the Rack PDU
Device IP Configuration Wizard
Capabilities, Requirements, and Installation
How to use the Wizard to configure TCP/IP settings
System requirements
Installation
Configure or reconfigure the TCP/IP settings locally
How to Export Configuration Settings
Retrieving and Exporting the .ini File
Summary of the procedure
Contents of the .ini file
INI and Network Port Sharing
Detailed procedures
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The Upload Event and Error Messages
The event and its error messages
Messages in config.ini
Errors generated by overridden values
Related Topics
File Transfers
How to Upgrade Firmware
Benefits of upgrading firmware
Firmware module files (Rack PDU)
Firmware File Transfer Methods
Using the Firmware Upgrade Utility
Use FTP or SCP to upgrade one Rack PDU
Use XMODEM to upgrade one Rack PDU
How to upgrade multiple Rack PDUs
Using the Firmware Upgrade Utility for multiple upgrades
Using a USB flash drive to upgrade one Rack PDU
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Verifying Upgrades and Updates
Verify the success or failure of the transfer
Last Transfer Result codes
Verify the version numbers of installed firmware.
Troubleshooting
Rack PDU Access Problems
Appendix A: List of Supported Commands
Network Management Card Command Descriptions
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Device Command Descriptions
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