CHAPTER 5: Configuration

5.3.6.1. Automated Mode

The Automated Mode allows the Outlet Managed PDU to execute switching and reboot commands, without displaying menus or generating response messages. Automated Mode is designed to allow the Outlet Managed PDU to be controlled by a device which can generate commands to control power switching functions without human intervention.

When Automated Mode is enabled, power switching and reboot commands are executed without a confirmation prompt and without command response messages; the only reply to these commands is the command prompt, which is re-displayed when each command is completed.

Although Automated Mode can be enabled using either the Web Browser Interface or Text Interface, Automated Mode is designed primarily for users who wish to send ASCII commands to the Outlet Managed PDU without operator intervention, and therefore does not specifically apply to the Web Browser Interface. When Automated Mode is enabled, the Web Browser Interface can still be used to invoke switching and reboot commands.

Notes:

When the Automated Mode is enabled, password prompts will not be displayed at login, and you will be able to access Administrator Level command functions (including the configuration menus) and control plugs without entering a password.

If you need to enable the Automated Mode, but want to restrict network access to configuration menus, it is strongly recommended to enable and configure the IP Security Function as described in Section 5.9.3.

To enable/disable the Automated Mode, go to the System Parameters menu (see Section 5.3,) and then set the "Automated Mode" option to "On". When Automated Mode is enabled, Outlet Managed PDU functions will change as follows:

1.All Password Security Suppressed: When a user attempts to access command mode, the password prompt will not be displayed at either the Setup Port or Network Port. Unless specifically restricted by the IP Security Function, all users will be allowed to access both switching and configuration functions, and all commands will be immediately accepted without the requirement to enter a password.

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