APC AP8941, AP89XX

12Switched Rack PDU User Guide

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Main Contents Introduction ..................................................................... 1 Rack PDU Front Panel .................................................... 8 Command Line Interface .............................................. 11 Page 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 Page Command Line Interface Recovering from a Lost Password Rack PDU Front Panel Item Function Page Page 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 Page Network Port Sharing on the Web Interface Group Control using Network Port Sharing Page 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 Page Data log Page 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 Page 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 Page 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 Page 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 Page 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 Page Device Command Descriptions Page 10/2012 990-3430C-001 APC Worldwide Customer Support