Configure the Name and Location of the Rack PDU

Path: Device Manager > Device Load

The name and location you enter appear on the Home tab.

Note: You can set the Name and Location through either the Device Manager tab or the Administration tab. A change in one affects the other.

1.Click the Device Manager tab, then device load from the Load Management menu.

2.Enter a name and location.

3.Click Apply.

Set the Coldstart Delay for the Rack PDU

Path: Device Manager > Device Load

The Coldstart Delay is the number of seconds added to each outlet’s Power On Delay before an outlet will turn on after power is applied to the Rack PDU. Allowed values are from 1 to 300 seconds, Immediate, or Never (never turn on).

1.Click the Device Manager tab, then device load from the Load Management menu.

2.Make a selection for Coldstart Delay.

3.Click Apply.

Reset Peak Load and kWh

Path: Device Manager > Device Load

1.Click the Device Manager tab, then device load from the Load Management menu.

2.Click the Peak Load and Kilowatt-Hourscheck boxes as desired.

3.Click Apply.

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AP89XX, AP8941 specifications

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