OUTLET MANAGED PDU

9.Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

9.1.Operation via the Web Browser Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . 137

9.1.1.The Plug Control Screen - Web Browser Interface. . . . . 137

9.1.2.The Plug Group Control Screen - Web Browser Interface. . 139

9.2.Operation via the Text Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

9.2.1.Switching and Reboot Commands - Text Interface. . . . . 141

9.2.2.Applying Commands to Several Plugs - Text Interface . . . 143

9.3.The Automated Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

9.4.Manual Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

9.5.Logging Out of Command Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

10. SSH Encryption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

11.Syslog Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

11.1.Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

11.2.Testing Syslog Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

12.SNMP Traps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

12.1.Configuration: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

12.2.Testing the SNMP Trap Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

13.Operation via SNMP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

13.1.Outlet Managed PDU SNMP Agent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

13.2.SNMPv3 Authentication and Encryption . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

13.3.Configuration via SNMP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154

13.3.1.Viewing Users. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

13.3.2.Adding Users. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

13.3.3.Modifying Users. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

13.3.4.Deleting Users. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

13.4.Plug Control via SNMP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

13.4.1.Plug Status/Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

13.4.2.Plug Group Status/Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

13.5.Viewing Outlet Managed PDU Status via SNMP. . . . . . . . . 158

13.5.1.Plug Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158

13.5.2.Unit Environment Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158

13.6.Sending Traps via SNMP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159

14.Setting Up SSL Encryption. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161

14.1.Creating a Self Signed Certificate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162

14.2.Creating a Signed Certificate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164

14.3.Downloading the Server Private Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165

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MPSH8-S20-120V, MPSH8-D20-120V, Outlet Managed PDU, MPSH8-D20-208+V, MPSH16-D20-120V specifications

The Black Box MPSH Series, specifically the MPSH16-D20-208+V, MPSH8-S20-208+V, MPSH16-D20-120V, and MPSH8-D20-208+V, represents a state-of-the-art solution in the realm of Outlet Managed Power Distribution Units (PDUs). Designed for seamless integration within data centers and server rooms, these PDUs are engineered to support the ever-evolving demands of modern IT infrastructures while ensuring energy efficiency and optimal performance.

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In terms of connectivity, the MPSH units are equipped with multiple outlets—providing flexibility to connect numerous devices. The MPSH16-D20-208+V, for instance, features sixteen outlets, while the MPSH8 series boasts eight. This variety allows for customization based on specific needs in different settings, whether it is a small server room or a large data center.

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