OUTLET MANAGED PDU

In order to use the Text Interface, your installation must include one of the following:

•Access via Network: The Outlet Managed PDU must be connected to your TCP/IP Network, and your PC must include a communications program (such as HyperTerminal.)

•Access via Modem: An external modem must be installed at the Outlet Managed PDU’s RS-232 Setup Port (see Section 4.3.2), a phone line must be connected to the external modem, and the Setup Port must be configured for Modem Mode. In addition, your PC must include a communications program.

•Access via Local PC: Your PC must be physically connected to the Outlet Managed PDU’s RS232 Setup Port as described in Section 4.3.1, the Outlet Managed PDU’s Setup Port must be configured for Normal Mode, and your PC must include a communications program.

To access command mode via the Text Interface, proceed as follows:

Note:

When communicating with the unit for the first time, you will not be able to contact the unit via Telnet, until you have accessed command mode, via Local PC or SSH Client, and used the Network Parameters Menu to enable Telnet as described in Section 5.9.

1.Contact the Outlet Managed PDU:

a)Via Local PC: Start your communications program and press [Enter]. Wait for the connect message, then proceed to Step 2.

b)Via Network: The Outlet Managed PDU includes a default IP address (192.168.168.168) and a default subnet mask (255.255.255.0.) This allows you to contact the unit from any network node on the same subnet, without first assigning an IP Address to the unit. For more information, please refer to Section 5.9.2.

i.Via SSH Client: Start your SSH client, and enter the Outlet Managed PDU’s IP Address. Invoke the connect command, wait for the connect message, then proceed to Step 2.

ii.Via Telnet: Start your Telnet Client, and then Telnet to the Outlet Managed PDU’s IP Address. Wait for the connect message, then proceed to Step 2.

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

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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.

The MPSH PDUs also incorporate advanced technologies to enhance power efficiency and reliability. They are equipped with features such as surge protection, which shields sensitive equipment from voltage spikes, and power factor correction, which optimizes energy usage for improved efficiency. Additionally, remote management capabilities enable IT personnel to access power metrics and control outlet status from any location via a secure web interface, providing enhanced visibility and proactive management of power flows.

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