OUTLET MANAGED PDU

6.2.Scheduled Reboot

The Scheduled Reboot feature can be used to reboot one or more outlets according to a user-defined schedule, or to automatically turn outlets Off and then On according to a user defined schedule.

In order to configure a Scheduled Reboot, you must access command mode using a password that permits access to Administrator level commands. In the Text Interface, the Scheduled Reboot configuration menu is accessed via the Reboot Options menu (/RB). In the Web Browser Interface, the Scheduled Reboot configuration menu is accessed via the Reboot Options link. The Scheduled Reboot configuration menu can be used to Add, Modify, View or Delete Scheduled Reboot functions.

Note:

After you have finished defining or editing Scheduled Reboot parameters, make certain to save the changes before proceeding. In the Web Browser Interface, click on the "Add Scheduled Reboot" button to save parameters; in the Text Interface, press the [Esc] key several times until the Outlet Managed PDU displays the "Saving Configuration" message and the cursor returns to the

command prompt.

6.2.1.Adding Scheduled Reboots

The Outlet Managed PDU allows up to 54 Scheduled Reboots to be defined. The Add Scheduled Reboot menu allows you to define the following parameters for each new Scheduled Reboot:

Scheduled Reboot Name: Assigns a name to this Scheduled Reboot. (Default = undefined.)

Plug Action: Determines whether the Scheduled Reboot will result in the outlet(s) being switched Off, or cycled Off and then On again (Reboot.) Note that when "Off" is selected, the "Day On" option and the "Time On" option can be used to select a time and day when the outlet(s) will be switched back On again. (Default = Off.)

Time: Determines the time of the day that this Scheduled Reboot will occur on. (Default = 12:00.)

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Black Box MPSH16-D20-208+V, MPSH8-S20-208+V, MPSH8-D20-208+V, Outlet Managed PDU, MPSH8-S20-120V Adding Scheduled Reboots

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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