CHAPTER 5: Configuration

Temperature Format: Determines whether the temperature is displayed as Fahrenheit or Celsius. (Default = Fahrenheit.)

Temperature Calibration: Used to calibrate the unit’s internal temperature sensing abilities. To calibrate the temperature, place a thermometer inside your equipment rack, in a location that usually experiences the highest temperature. After a few minutes, take a reading from the thermometer, and then key

the reading into the configuration menu. In the Web Browser Interface, the temperature is entered at the System Parameters menu, in the Temperature Calibration field; in the Text Interface, the temperature is entered in a submenu of the System Parameters menu, accessed via the Temperature Calibration item. (Default = undefined.)

Log Configuration: In the Text Interface, this item provides access to a submenu which is used to configure the Audit Log, Alarm Log and Current Metering Log as described in Section 5.3.3. In the Web Browser Interface, these parameters are directly accessed via the System Parameters menu.

Audit Log: Enables/disables the Audit Log, and determines whether or not the Audit Log will send SYSLOG messages to notify you of each logged event. When enabled, the Audit Log will create a record of all power switching and reboot activity at the Outlet Managed PDU, including reboots and switching caused by Load Shedding, Load Shedding Recovery, Ping No Answer Reboots and Scheduled Reboots. (Default = On without Syslog.)

Alarm Log: Enables/disables the Alarm Log, and determines whether or not the Alarm Log will send SYSLOG messages to notify you of each logged event. When enabled, the Alarm Log will create a record of all alarm activity at the Outlet Managed PDU. (Default = On without Syslog.)

Current Metering Log: Enables/disables Current Metering Log and Power Metering Log. When enabled, the Current Metering Log will create a record of current consumption and the Power Metering Log will create a record of power consumption (in Kilowatt Hours) versus time. (Default = On).

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Black Box MPSH16-D20-208+V, MPSH8-S20-208+V, MPSH8-D20-208+V, Outlet Managed PDU, MPSH16-D20-120V manual Configuration

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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