20 Cyclades PM IPDU Installer/Administrator/User Guide
3. To connect another PM IPDU to the slave, connect one end of an RJ-45 cable to the OUT port
of the last PM IPDU in the chain.
4. Repeat Step 3 until you have connected the desired number of PM IPDUs.
You may control up to 128 power outlets in any combination of PM IPDU models.
Plugging Devices Into PM IPDU Outlets
In order to control power to a device, the device must be plugged into one of the PM IPDU’s
power outlets.
To plug devices into PM IPDU outlets:
Plug all the devices you want to control into the Cyclades PM IPDU outlets.
Powering Up the PM IPDU
Power up the Cyclades PM IPDU in order to begin managing power to its connected devices.
To power up the PM IPDU:
Plug the power cable into an adjacent AC power source.
NOTE: The Cyclades PM IPDU must be powered by a receptacle with adequate circuit protection.
Making a Direct Connection for Console Access
The system administrator must specify basic settings on the PM IPDU before users may connect to
and manage the unit and the connected devices. To prepare to perform necessary basic
configuration, make a direct connection to the PM IPDU by connecting a terminal or computer to
the IN port as depicted in the following graphic.