Avocent ACS 5000 manual To daisy-chain PDUs to the console server

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To daisy-chain PDUs to the console server:

This procedure assumes that you have one Avocent PM PDU or Cyclades IPDU connected to a serial port on the console server.

NOTE: Daisy-chaining is not possible with SPC power control devices. ServerTech PDUs will allow only one level (Master and Slave) of daisy chaining.

1.Connect one end of a UTP cable with RJ-45 connectors to the OUT port of the PDU connected to the serial port on the console server.

2.Connect the other end of the cable to the IN port of the next PDU.

3.Repeat steps 1 and 2 until you have connected the desired number of PDUs. Only one additional level is allowed with ServerTech PDUs.

Contact Avocent Technical Support for more information on:

•Installing SPC devices and ServerTech PDUs

•Replacing an Avocent CCM console management appliance with a console server

•Cabling requirements for using the console server with SPC devices and ServerTech PDUs