OUTLET MANAGED PDU

5.3.6.Scripting Options

The Scripting Options submenu provides access to parameters that are used to set up the Outlet Managed PDU for running various scripts.

Notes:

To access Scripting Options parameters via the Text Interface, first type /F and press [Enter] to display the System Parameters Menu, then key in the number for the Scripting Options item and press [Enter].

To access the Scripting Options parameters via the Web Browser Interface, place the cursor over the "General Parameters" link, wait for the flyout menu to appear, then click on the "Scripting Options" link.

The Scripting Options menu allows the following parameters to be defined:

Command Confirmation: Enables/Disables the Command Confirmation feature. When enabled, a "Sure" prompt will be displayed before power switching and reboot commands are executed. When disabled, commands will be executed without further prompting. (Default = On.)

Automated Mode: When enabled, the Outlet Managed PDU will execute switching and reboot commands without displaying a confirmation prompt, status screen or confirmation messages. For more information, please refer to Section 5.3.6.1 or Section 9.3. (Default = Off.)

Note:

When the Automated Mode is enabled, security functions are suppressed, and users are able to access configuration menus and control plugs without entering a password. If security is a concern and the Automated Mode is required, it is recommended to use the IP Security feature (Section 5.9.3) to restrict access.

Command Prompt: Allows the Text Interface command prompt to be set to either "OMPDU", "EMPC" or "RPM." (Default = OMPDU.)

RPM Mode: This parameter sets up the Outlet Managed PDU for use with command scripts that were written for compatible Remote Reboot Switches. When the RPM Mode is enabled, the "RPM" command prompt will be displayed in the Text Mode, and only the "password" prompt will be displayed when logging into the unit (RPM Series units may not display a "username" prompt.) (Default = Off.)

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