24Cyclades PM IPDU Installer/Administrator/User Guide
Initial Configuration Using the Command Prompt
To configure the PM IPDU, you must have a work station connected to the console (In) port on the PM IPDU and be logged in as the admin user. See Making a Direct Connection for Console Access on page 20 for instructions on connecting to the console. If needed, refer to Chapter 4 beginning on page 31.
To change the default password:
If the default pm8 password is still in use, change the admin password.
NOTE: Changing the default password closes a security hole that could be easily exploited.
1.Log in to the PM IPDU.
2.Enter the factory default username/password admin/pm8. A maximum of eight characters (not case sensitive) is allowed.
3.Enter the passwd command.
4.Enter a new password when prompted.
To create users with the adduser command:
1.Login to the PM IPDU.
2.Enter the adduser command followed by the new username.
3.Enter the password when prompted.
To assign outlets to users with the assign command:
1.Login to the PM IPDU.
2.Enter the assign command followed by the outlet number(s) and username. Example:
pm>assign 2 jane
Outlet 2 assigned to jane.
To name the outlets with the name command:
1.Login to the PM IPDU.
2.Enter the name command followed by the outlet number and desired name of the outlet. Example:
pm>name 2 chispa
2: Outlet now named chispa
