Chapter 3

Basic Operation and

First Time Setup

Operation Methods

NRGence eco PDU models provide three methods to access and manage your installation: Browser, eco Sensors (eco PDU Management Software), and SNMP.

Note: The following sections of this chapter contain information concerning Browser operation. For eco Sensors operation, please reference the separate eco Sensors User Manual. The eco Sensors software and User Manual can be downloaded from the ATEN website.

Browser

NRGence eco PDUs can be accessed and controlled via any supported Internet browser from any platform. See First Time Setup, page 38, and the following sections in this chapter, for full details.

eco Sensors

All eco PDUs support eco Sensors (eco PDU Manager Software). NRGence eco Sensors provides you with an easy method for managing multiple devices, offering an intuitive and user-friendly Graphical User Interface that allows you to configure a PDU device and monitor power status of the equipment connected to it. NRGence eco Sensors can be downloaded from the ATEN website, along with a separate eco Sensors User Manual.

SNMP

NRGence eco PDUs support any 3rd party V1, V2, V3 SNMP Manager Software. SNMP Management Information Database (MIB) files for the eco PDU device can be found on the software CD provided with the eco PDU package, or can be downloaded from the ATEN website.

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