Avocent PM 1000, PM 2000, PM 3000 Installer/user Manual
AVOCENT PM PDU
Installer/User Guide
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction ................................................................................................... 1
Features and Benefits ........................................................................................................................1
Alarms and monitoring...............................................................................................................1
LED display................................................................................................................................1
Power reset button................................................................................ ......................................2
In-rush current control...............................................................................................................2
Support for daisy chaining .........................................................................................................2
Integration with Avocent management products........................................................................2
DSView 3 software plug-in.........................................................................................................2
External sensors........................... ................................................... ............................................2
Hardware Configuration Options.................................................... ..................................................2
Standalone configuration ...........................................................................................................3
Daisy chained configuration.......................................................................................................4
Chapter 2: Installation ..................................................................................................... 5
Getting Started.................................... ................................................... ............................................5
Supplied with the PM PDU................................. .................................................. ......................5
Additional items needed..............................................................................................................5
Rack Mounting the PM PDU.............................................................................................................5
Mounting a horizontal PM PDU ................................................................................................6
Mounting a vertical PM PDU.....................................................................................................7
Rack mount safety considerations ..............................................................................................9
Safety Precautions .............................................................................................................................9
Accessing the PM PDU....................................................................................................................10
Console access through a management device ........................................................................11
Configuring the PM PDU........................................................................................................ ........11
Default configuration parameters ......................................... ...................................................11
Recovering the PM PDU password............................ ................................................... ...........11
Chapter 3: Accessing the PM PDU via the Web Manager........................... ... ... ......... 13
Web Manager Overview for Administrators....................................................................................13
Wizard Mode....................................................................................................................................14
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Expert Mode.....................................................................................................................................16
Access...............................................................................................................................................16
System Tools ....................................................................................................................................17
Power Management......................................................................... ................................................17
PDUs.........................................................................................................................................17
Settings......................................................................................................................................19
Outlet Groups ...........................................................................................................................19
Data Logging............................................................................................................................20
System ..............................................................................................................................................20
Security.....................................................................................................................................20
Date and Time.............................. ................................................... ..........................................22
Help and Language............................... .................................................. ..................................23
Boot Configuration...................................................................................................................23
Information...............................................................................................................................24
Usage........................................................................................................................................24
Network............................................................................................................................................24
Settings......................................................................................................................................24
Devices......................................................................................................................................24
IPv4 and IPv6 static routes.......................................................................................................25
Hosts.........................................................................................................................................25
Firewall ................................................................................................................................... 26
SNMP Configuration ................................................................................................... ....................28
Authentication..................................................................................................................................29
Appliance authentication..........................................................................................................29
Authentication servers.......................... .................................................. ..................................29
Users................................................................................................................................................31
Local accounts..........................................................................................................................31
Authorization ............................................................................................................................32
Managing user groups..............................................................................................................34
Event and Logs.................................................................................................................................36
Event List..................................................................................................................................36
Event Destinations....................................................................................................................37
Data Buffering..........................................................................................................................37
Appliance Logging.................................................................................................................... 38
Active Sessions.................................................................................................................................38
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Monitoring .......................................................................................................................................39
Change Password............................................................................................................................39
Web Manager Overview for Regular Users ....................................................................................40
Chapter 4: Accessing the PM PDU via the Command Line Interface........................ 43
Access Options and How to Log Into the CLI .................................................................................43
Configuration Tasks Performed With the CLI.................................................................................44
CLI Navigation ................................................................................................................................44
Autocompletion................................................................................................................................45
Parameters.......................................................................................................................................46
Command Line Syntax ......................................... ................................................... .........................46
CLI Command Set............................................................................................................................47
help ...........................................................................................................................................47
add ............................................................................................................................................48
delete.........................................................................................................................................48
cd...............................................................................................................................................48
pwd............................................................................................................................................49
exit/quit.....................................................................................................................................49
ftp..............................................................................................................................................49
scp.............................................................................................................................................49
set..............................................................................................................................................49
commit.......................................................................................................................................50
revert.........................................................................................................................................50
show/ls ......................................................................................................................................50
cycle, on, off, lock and unlock...................................................................................................51
passwd ......................................................................................................................................51
opiepasswd................................................................................................................................51
CLI Equivalent Actions to Web Manager Checkbox Selection........................................................52
CLI Overview for Administrators ....................................................................................................53
System ..............................................................................................................................................53
System/Security................................................................................................................................53
System/Boot Configuration.......................................................................................................55
System/Date and Time .......................................... ................................................... .................55
System/Help and Language ........................................... ................................................... ........56
System/Information...................................................................................................................56
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System/Usage............................................................................................................................56
Network............................................................................................................................................57
Network/Settings.......................................................................................................................57
Network/IPv4 and IPv6 Static Routes.......................................................................................58
Network/Devices.......................................................................................................................58
Network/Hosts ..........................................................................................................................59
Network/Firewall......................................................................................................................61
Network/SNMP ................................................................................................................................62
Wiz command...................................................................................................... ......................62
Authentication..................................................................................................................................63
Users................................................................................................................................................64
Events_and_Logs.............................................................................................................................65
Power Management......................................................................... ................................................66
Active Sessions Information.............................................................................................................67
Appendices..................................................................................................................... 69
Appendix A: Specifications..............................................................................................................69
Appendix B: Outlet Bank Assignment..............................................................................................76
Appendix C: Replacing the Fuses (For Service Personnel Only)....................................................96
Appendix D: Technical Support.......................................................................................................97
1
Introduction
This guide enables you to install, configure and maintain your Avocent Power Management Power
Distribution Unit (PM PDU).
All Avocent
PM PDUs (PM 1000, PM 2000 and PM 3000 PDUs) have strip level metering
capabilities. All attached units can also be managed through a Web Manager, Command Line
Interface (CLI), or serially in conjunction with several Avocent DSR
®
KVM over IP switches,
ACS 6000 advanced console servers or with DSView
®
3 management software.
The 2000 and 3000 models both provide outlet level metering capability, while the 3000 model
also provid
es outlet level switching.
Metering capability on all Avocent PM
units includes:
• Current - Present, Maximum, Minimum, Average
• Voltage - Present, Maximum, Minimum, Average
• Power - Present, Maximi
m, Minimum, Average
• Power Factor
• Cumulative Watt Hour
Features and Benefits
Alarms and monitoring
The Avocent PM PDU delivers accurate, real-time global current monitoring of all connected
devices via the web manager, DSView 3 software or locally through an LED digital display. Users
can set a current alarm threshold that, once exceeded, will cause the PM PDU to sound an alarm or
send a notification message, or both.
LED display
The PM PDU has an LED that displays aggregate current, phase/bank current, outlet current or
temperature. You can use the Function 1 button to switch the type of display and use the Function 2
button to cycle through different targets. Pressing and holding any function button for two seconds
will reset the overcurrent protection.
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Power reset button
The PM PDU has a power reset button that can be used to reset the PDU without affecting the
power supply to equipment plugged into the PDU.
In-rush current control
The PM PDU incorporates an in-rush current control feature that prevents all power outlet
receptacles from turning on at once, eliminating possible current surges that could render the
equipment inoperable. Together with the global current monitoring, the in-rush current control
feature lets users safely install more equipment on existing power circuits without the worry of
current overloads.
Support for daisy chaining
PM PDUs can be daisy chained to increase capacity by connecting the control interfaces of several
PM PDUs in a series.
Integration with Avocent management products
The PM PDU can be combined with an ACS 6000 console server or DSR KVM over IP switch to
provide power management capabilities and faster problem solving by integrating system access
and power control in a single interface. Please refer to the appropriate product documentation for
more information on how to use the PM PDU with your specific implementation.
DSView 3 software plug-in
The DSView 3 software may be used with the PM PDU to allow IT administrators to remotely
access, monitor and control target devices on multiple platforms through a single, web-based user
interface. For more information, see the DSView 3 Installer/User Guide or the Avocent PM PDU
Technical Bulletin (DSView 3 Software Plug-in).
External sensors
The PM PDU supports external sensors which can monitor a variety of states depending on the
model of the sensor. The PM PDU has two RJ-45 connectors which can be used to connect the
sensors. Contact your Avocent representative for more info rmation about external sensors for the
PM PDU.
Hardware Configuration Options
The PM PDU may be used in one of two hardware configurations:
• Standalone – Managed independently of any other hardware device.
• Daisy chained - Multiple PDUs connected to o
ne another and managed by one main Avocent
PM PDU.
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Standalone configuration
In a standalone configuration, the PM PDU operates independently of any other hardware. The
following graphic displays a PM PDU with the console port connected to a computer running
terminal emulation.
Figure 1.1: Standalone Configuration
NOTE: The installation shows the PM PDU being connected with the RJ-45 to DB-9F adaptor that is shipped
with the product. If your unit does not have a DB-9M COM port, you may use a USB serial adaptor and connect
to a USB port when possible.
Table 1.1: Standalone Configuration Descriptions
Number Description Number Description
1 RJ-45 to DB-9F Adaptor (Optional) 4 Servers
2 CAT 5 Cable 5 Workstation
3 IN Port 6 Ethernet Port
4
1
2
3
6
5
5
Ethernet
Connection
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Daisy chained configuration
In a daisy chained configuration, multiple PM PDUs are connected to one another and managed by
a single main PM PDU. The PM PDUs are linked together with CAT 5 cables connected through
the PM PDU’s IN and OUT ports. Avocent PM PDUs can be daisy chained with Cyclades
®
PDUs.
NOTE: You cannot daisy chain an Avocent PM PDU from a Cyclades PD U.
You may manage a maximum of five PDUs or a maximum of 128 outlets by connecting multiple
PM PDUs to the main PM PDU. The following example shows two PM PDUs operating in a daisy
chained environment.
Figure 1.2: Daisy Chained Avocent PM PDUs
To daisy chain a PM PDU:
1. Connect one end of a CAT 5 cable to the OUT port of t
he main PM PDU, which is connected
to a workstation or management appliance.
2. Connect the other end of the CAT 5 cable to the IN port of the secondary PM PDU.
Repeat these steps until you have connected the desired number of PM PDUs.
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Installation
Getting Started
Before installing your Avocent PM PDU, refer to the following list to ensure you have all items
shipped with the PDU, as well as other items necessary for proper installation.
Supplied with the PM PDU
• PM PDU Quick Installation Guide (QIG)
• Security Warning Card
•Power Cord
• RJ-45 to RJ-45 straight-through CAT 5 cable
• RJ-45 to DB-9F straight-through adaptor
• RJ-45 adaptor
• Mounting brackets, screws and cord retention clips
• Keyhole mounting kit
NOTE: If your PM PDU model does not have a fixed power input cable, it may ship with a modular cable.
Depending on your site’s location, the modular input power cables included in the box vary.
Additional items needed
If you are configuring the PM PDU in a standalone configuration, you will also need the following
items:
• One or more RJ-45 to RJ-45 CAT 5 straight-through cables
• An RJ-45 to DB-9F straight-through adaptor
• A PC running a terminal emulation program
Rack Mounting the PM PDU
You may rack mount the PM PDU or place it on a desktop or other flat surface. A horizontal PM
PDU can be mounted in a 1U fashion using the included brackets. It can be mounted on either the
front or back to display outlets and LEDs on either the front or rear of the rack. A vertical PM PDU
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can be mounted utilizing the side bars in the rack. When using the sidebars, the PM PDU can be
mounted with the outlets on either the top end or the bottom end of the PM PDU.
Mounting a horizontal PM PDU
Attach the supplied mounting brackets to the PM PDU using the four retaining screws provided for
each bracket. Align the mounting holes of the brackets with the notched holes on the vertical rail of
the rack and attach with the retaining screws. Attach the supplied retention clips (single retention
clip for 3-port PM PDU, dual retention clip for 6-port PM PDU) using the notches to the side of the
outlets on the PM PDU. Use the provided retention clips or VELCRO
®
strips to secure the power
cords to the PM PDU.
NOTE: Ensure each bracket is attached to the correct side of the PM PDU so that neither bracket is covering any
part of the air vents on the sides of the PDU.
Figure 2.1: Attaching Mounting Brackets to a Horizontal PM PDU
Figure 2.2: Attaching Retention Clips to a 3-port Horizontal PM PDU
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Figure 2.3: Attaching Retention Clips for a 6-port Horizontal PM PDU
Figure 2.4: Attaching VELCRO® Retention Strips for a Horizontal PM PDU
Mounting a vertical PM PDU
Rack mounting using the toolless keyed mounting hardware
Locate the two pre-installed round plastic keys on
the far ends of the back of the PM PDU. Line up
each key with the large end of the keyhole-shaped mounting socket on each end of the rack. Insert
the keys and then pull down to lock the PM PDU in place. Use the provided retention clips or
VELCRO strips to secure the power cords to the PM PDU.
Rack mounting using the universal mounting brackets
Locate the four pre-installed machine screws
on the ends of the back of the PM PDU. Remove
these four screws, leaving the the plastic keys installed. Using the same screws you just removed,
attach the L-shaped universal mounting brackets to the PM PDU, making sure they are in the
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desired orientation. Using two screws (designed for your rack) for each bracket, attach the PM
PDU to the rack. Leave enough space at either end for cable connections. Attach the supplied
retention clips or VELCRO strips using the notches to the side of the outlets on the PM PDU.
NOTE: Ensure the positioning of the bracket does not interfere with equipment in the rack or doors.
Figure 2.5: Rack Mounting a Vertical PM PDU
Figure 2.6: Attaching Retention Clips for a Vertical PM PDU
Toolless
Mounting
Bracket
Mounting
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Figure 2.7: Attaching VELCRO Retention Strips for a Vertical PM PDU
Rack mount safety considerations
• Elevated Operating Ambient Temperature: If the PM PDU is installed in a closed or multi-unit
rack assembly , the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than
room ambient temperature. Therefore, consideration should be given to installing the
equipment in an environment compatible with the manufacturer’s maximum rated ambient
temperature.
• Reduced Air Flow: Installation of the equipment in a rack should be s
u
ch that the amount of air
flow required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised.
• Mechanical Loading: Mounting of the equipment in
the rack should be such that a hazardous
condition is not created due to uneven mechanical loading.
• Circuit Overloading: Consideration
should be given to the connection of the equipment to the
supply circuit and the effect that overloading of circuits might have on overcurrent protection
and supply wiring. Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings sh ould be used
when addressing this concern.
• Reliable Grounding: Reliable grounding of rack mounted equipment should be maintained.
Particu
l
ar attention should be given to supply connections other than direct connecti ons to the
branch circuit, such as power strips or extension cords.
NOTE: Install a PM PDU model in a location where there is an adjacent and accessible socket outlet.
Safety Precautions
Read all the following safety guidelines to protect yourself and your PDU.
WARNING: All outlets of the PDU output high voltage. Necessary precautions should be taken.
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WARNING: Do not push any objects through the openings of the PDU. Doing so may cause fire or electric shock
by shorting out interior components.
WARNING: There is a possibility of severe electrical shock from either the live or neutral side of any of the power
outlets or their wiring, even if one of the circuit breakers is disabled.
WARNING: The PDU is intended for indoor use only.
WARNING: To help protect the PDU from electrical power fluctuations, use a surge suppressor, line conditioner
or uninterruptible power supply.
WARNING: Be sure that nothing rests on the cables of the PDU and that it is not located where it may be
stepped on or tripped over.
WARNING: Do not spill food or liquids on the PDU. If it gets wet, disconnect the power immediately and contact
Avocent.
WARNING: Keep the PDU away from heat sources.
WARNING: Disconnect power from the product by unplugging the power cord from either the electrical outlet or
the PDU. The AC inlet is the main disconnect for removing power to the PDU. For PDUs that have more than one
AC inlet, to remove power completely, all AC line cords must be disconnected. The socket-outlet shall be
installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
WARNING: The PDU relies on protective devices in building installations. Please refer to Appendix A for Listed
Branch Circuit type protection.
Accessing the PM PDU
Users and administrators may access the PM PDU either by making a direct console connection to
the PM PDU’s IN port or by connecting the PM PDU to an Avocent console server or KVM
switch.
To connect the PM PDU to a computer:
1. Connect a CAT 5 cable to the IN port on the PM PDU.
2. Connect the CAT 5 cable to a computer with a terminal
emulation program using the RJ-45 to
DB-9F straight-through adaptor or a USB serial adaptor.
3. Using a terminal emulation program, connect to the PM PDU wit
h the following settings:
ANSI emulation, 9600 bps, 8 bits, no parity, 1stop bit and no flow control.
When prompted, log in either as
admin with the default password avocent or as root with the
default password
linux.
To connect a PM PDU to an Avocent DSR switch:
1. Plug the male end of the included RJ-45 adaptor into the DSR switch’
s SPC port.
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2. Plug one end of a straight-through CAT 5 cable into the female end of the adaptor and plug the
other end of the CAT 5 cable into the PM PDU’s IN port.
To connect a PM PDU to an Avocent ACS 6000:
1. Plug one end of a straight-through CAT 5 cable into one of the ACS 6000’s serial ports.
2. Plug the other end of the CAT 5 cable into the PM PDU’s IN port.
Console access through a management device
By integrating the PM PDU with an Avocent ACS 6000 console server, DSR switch or DSView 3
software, remote users may access the PM PDU's console port through a menu-driven interface.
Please refer to the appropriate product documentation for more information .
Configuring the PM PDU
The PM PDU may be configured by either of two methods:
• Command Prompt
• Browser or text based menu
For information about integrated use with an Avoc
ent management device visit, www.avocent.com
or refer to the appropriate product documentation.
Default configuration parameters
The PM PDU’s default configuration is as follows:
•User is admin
• Admin user’s password is pm8
NOTE: The pm8 password is valid only for the console and is used by the main PM PDU in a chain to log in to
chained PM PDUs.
• All outlets are named. The default name is PDU id_<outlet number>
• All outlets are unassigned to user
• All outlets are turned on
• All outlets are unlocked
Recovering the PM PDU password
To recover the PM root password:
1. Connect directly to the PM PDU’s console port.
2. Press the power reset button or power cycle the PM PDU.
3. Type
Ctrl-C to access the uboot prompt.
4. Type
hw_boot single and press Enter.
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5. The PM PDU will boot into single-user mode. Type passwd and press Enter.
6. Enter the new password and confirm.
7. Type
reboot and let the unit boot normally.
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Accessing the PM PDU via the
Web Manager
Once you’ve connected your Avocent PM PDU to a network, you can access the PM PDU via the
Web Manager. The Web Manager provides direct access to the PM PDU via a graphical user
interface instead of a command-based interface.
NOTE: For instructions on accessing the PM PDU via the command line interface (CLI) or DSView 3 software,
see Chapter 4 beginning on page 43 or the DSView 3 Installer/User Guide.
Web Manager Overview for Administrators
NOTE: For an overview of the Web Manager for regular users, see Web Manager Overview for Regular Users
on page 40.
To log into the Web Manager:
1. Open a web browser and enter the PM PDU’s IP
address in the address field.
2. Log in as either
admin with the password avocent or as root with the password linux.
Figure 3.1 shows a typical Web Manager screen for an administrator and descriptions follow in
Table 3.1.
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Figure 3.1: Administrator Web Manager Screen
Wizard Mode
The Wizard mode is designed to simplify the setup and configuration process by guiding an
administrator through the configuration steps. An administrator can configure the Security Profile,
Network and Users Settings using the Wizard.
By default, the first time an administrator accesses the PM PDU through the Web
Manager, the
Wizard will be displayed. Subsequent log-ins will open in Expert mode, and once the PM PDU has
Table 3.1: Web Manager Screen Areas
Number Description
1 Top option bar. The name of the appliance and of the logged in user appear on
the lef
t side.
Refresh, Print, Logout and Help buttons appear on the right.
2 Tab bar. Displays whether the admin is in Expert or Wizard mode.
3 Side Navigation Bar. Menu options for configuration, viewing of system
info
rmation and access to devices. The options change
based on user rights.
4 Content area. Contents change based on the options selected in the side
navigation bar
.
1
2
3
4
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been configured, Expert mode becomes the default mode. An administrator can toggle between
Expert and Wizard modes by clicking the tab bar on the Web Manager administrator screen.
Figure 3.2 shows a typical screen when an ad
ministrator is in Wizard mode.
Figure 3.2: Wizard screen
The following procedures describe how to configure the PM PDU from the Wizard.
To configure security parameters and select a Security Profile:
1. Select the Security link in the content
area.
2. Select the desired Security Profil
e. If using a Custom Security Profile, click the checkboxes
and enter values as needed to configure the services, SSH and HTTP and HTTPS options to
conform with your site security policy.
3. If you are not using DSView 3 software to manage the appliance, uncheck the Allo
w Appliance
to be Managed by DSView 3 box.
4. Click Next to
configure the Network or click the Network or Users link to open the appropriate
screen.
To configure network parameters:
1. Select the Network link in the
content area.
2. Enter the Hostname, Primary DNS and Domain in the appropriate
fields.
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3. Select the IPv4 or IPv6 method for the ETH0 interface. If using Static, enter the Address, Mask
and Gateway in the appropriate fields.
4. Click Nex
t to configure Users or click on the Security or Users link to open the appropriate
screen.
To configure users and change the default user passwords:
WARNING: For security reasons, it is recommended you change the default password for both root and admin
users immediately.
1. Select the Users link in the content area.
2. Click a username (admin
or root) and enter the new password in the Password and Confirm
Password fields.
-orClick Add to add a user. Enter the new username and
password in the appropriate fields.
3. (Optional) To force the user to change the default
password, select the User must change
password at next login checkbox.
4. Assign the user to one or more groups.
5. (Optional) Configure account expiration and password expiration.
6. Click Nex
t.
7. Repeat steps 3-6 as needed to configure new user accounts
and assign them to default groups.
8. Click Save
, then click Finish.
Expert Mode
The following tabs are available in the Side Navigation Bar of the Web Manager when an
administrator is in Expert mode.
Access
Click Access to view all PM PDUs connected to the network. Click on a PM PDU’s name to
display its outlets. Click on the arrow next to a PM PDU to display a list of PDUs in a daisychained configuration.
NOTE: For PM 3000 models, you can turn on, turn off or cycle individual outlets from the Action column.
To view and connect to devices using the Web Manager:
1. Select Access in the Side Navigati
on Bar. The content area displays the name of the PM PDU
and a list of names or aliases for all installed and configured devices the user is authorized to
access.
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2. Select Appliance Viewer from the Action column. A Java applet viewer appears, which shows
the following:
Welcome to PM1024 <PM1000-24-1024000004>.
Type help for more information.
--:- / cli->
3. Log in if prompted.
The following table describes the available
buttons in the Java applet.
System Tools
Click System Tools to display icons which can be clicked to reboot or shut down the PM PDU,
upgrade its firmware, save or restore its configuration, restore it to factory default settings or open a
terminal session with the PM PDU.
NOTE: To upgrade firmware on a PM PDU, the PM PDU must be connected directly to the network and not
through an Avocent appliance or daisy-chained configuration.
Power Management
The following tabs are listed under Power Management in the Side Navigation Bar.
PDUs
To manage a PDU:
1. Select Power Man
agement - PDUs.
2. Select the checkbox next to the PDU for which you want to manage power.
3. Click On, Off, Cycle,
Reboot PDU, Reset HW Overcurrent Protection or Factory Defaults if
desired. A confirmation appears. Click OK.
NOTE: The power controls (On, Off and Cycle) will be applied to all outlets of the PDU.
4. To change the PDU ID, click Rename and enter the name in the New PDU ID field.
5. Click Save.
Table 3.2: Java Applet Buttons for Connecting to the Console Server
Button Purpose
SendBreak To send a break to the terminal
Disconnect To disconnect from the Java applet
Select the left icon to reconnect to the server or device; or select the right icon to end
the se
ssion
and disconnect from the Java applet
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To view a PDU’s information:
1. Select Power
Management - PDUs.
2. Click the name of the PDU you want to view or manage.
3. The Outlet T able with power controls window appears and the Side Navigation Bar displays a
list of
options.
4. To manage outlets of PDU:
a. Check the box(es) of the outlet number(s) you want to manage.
b. Click On, Off,
Cycle, Lock or Unlock to perform that function for the selected outlet(s).
5. Click Info
rmation in the Side Navigation Bar to view a PDU’s information.
6. Click Overview
, Current, Voltage, Power Consumption, Cumulative Power or Environment in
the Side Navigation Bar to view a table with appropriate information.
7. To reset values, check the box next to the outlet you want to reset and click Rese
t Values to
clear Max, Min and Average values.
To manage outlets on a PDU:
1. Select Power
Management - PDUs and click on the name of the PDU you want to manage.
2. Click Settings to expan
d the Side Navigation Bar.
3. Click Out
lets.
4. Click on an outlet number to change its settings. You can change the Name, Post On Delay,
Post O
ff Delay, Current Critical Threshold, Current Warning Threshold and Current Low
Warning Threshold.Click Save, then click Close.
-orCheck two or more boxes next to the outlets for which you want to change settings. Click Edit.
You can change the Prefix Name (t
he outlet name will be the Prefix Name with an underscore
and the outlet number), Post On Delay, Post Off Delay, Current Critical Threshold, Current
Warning Threshold and Current Low Warning Threshold. Click Save.
5. Click PDU to see
PDU settings. Y ou can configure Cold Start Delay and Current Threshold(s).
Click Save when finished.
6. Click Phases or Ba
nks.
a. Click on the name of a phase or bank to change its settings, or click one or more boxes
next
to the phase(s) or bank(s) you want to change. You can change the Current Critical
Threshold, Current Warning Threshold and Current Low Warning Threshold.
b. Click Save to save the set
tings and click Close to return to the Phases or Banks screen.
7. Click Envi
ronment.
a. Click on the name of a sensor to change its set
tings. You can configure a sensor’s name
and its thresholds. Click Save.
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NOTE: The PDU model defines available parameters in the Settings window.
Settings
Select Power Management-Settings to view and configure power management settings.
To manage PDU settings:
1. Select Power Man
agement - Settings.
2. In the Password field, enter the password an administrator can use
to log in to the PDU from its
console port. This password is saved in plain text format and it is not the secure password of an
admin user, which by default is set as
avocent. The password is also used by the PM PDU to
connect to any daisy-chained PDUs.
3. Enter the polling rate (in seconds) the PM PDU will use to retrieve data from daisy-chained
PDUs.
4.
Enter the power cycle interval (in seconds) and then use the drop-down menus to enable or
disable sy
slog, buzzer and SW overcurrent protection. These settings will apply to all PDUs in
a daisy-chained configuration.
5. To enable data logging, check the box next to Enable Data Logging.
6. Click Save.
Outlet Groups
By selecting the Outlet Groups tab, you can view status, outlet and power consumption for outlet
groups. You can also turn on, turn off or cycle selected outlet groups.
To add an outlet group:
1. Select Power
Management - Outlet Groups. The Outlet Groups window appears.
2. Click Add. The Add Group window appears.
3. Enter the name of the Outlet Group in the Group Name field.
4. Click Save.
T
o manage outlet groups:
1. Select Power
Management - Outlet Groups. The Outlet Groups window appears.
2. Check the box next to the name of the Outlet Group you want to manage.
3. Click Delete to remov
e the outlet group. Click On, Off or Cycle as desired.
NOTE: If the command fails for one outlet, the entire command is rejected so no outlets in the group will change.
To configure an outlet group:
1. Select Power
Management - Outlet Groups. The Outlet Groups window appears.
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2. Click the name of the outlet group you want to configure. The Outlet Group Details window
appears.
3. Click Add. The Outl
et Settings window appears.
4. Click the radio button next to Select PDU to use a connect
ed PDU. Enter the outlets to be part
of the group in the outlets field.
-orClick the radio button next to Custom and enter the PDU ID and
outlets in the appropriate
fields.
5. Click Save.
T
o view and change outlet group information:
1. Select Power Man
agement - Outlet Groups. The Outlet Groups window appears.
2. Click on the name of the outlet group for which you want to view information. The Outlet
Group Inform
ation window appears displaying outlet, status and power consumption
information.
Data Logging
By selecting the Data Logging tab, you can clear or export data logging for PDU, phase, bank,
outlet or environment.
To clear data logging:
1. Select Po
wer Management - Data Logging. The Data Logging window appears.
2. Select the checkbox next to the type you
want to clear.
3. Click Clear Data Logging. A con
firmation box opens. Click OK.
To export data logging:
1. Select Po
wer Management - Data Logging. The Data Logging window appears.
2. Select the checkbox next to the type you want to export.
3. Click Export Data
Logging. The Export Data Logging window appears.
4. Select to export data logging to either an FTP Site or to a Local File, then click Save.
System
Click System to display information about the PM PDU and allow an administrator to configure the
PM PDU’s system parameters. The following tabs are listed under System in the Side Navigation
Bar.
Security
Security Profiles determine which network services are enabled on the PM PDU.
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During initial configuration, the PM PDU administrator must configure security parameters to
conform with the site security policy. The following security features can be configured either in
the Web Manager, CLI or the DSView 3 software:
• Configure the session idle time-out
• Enable or disable RPC
• Enable outlet access control by authorized user groups.
•
Select a Security Profile, which defines:
• Enabled services (FTP, ICMP, IPSec and Telnet)
• SSH and HTTP/HTTPS access
The administrator can select either a preconfigured Se
curity Profile or create a custom profile.
All the services and the SSH and HT
TP/HTTPS configuration options that are enabled and disabled
for each Security Profile are shown in the Wizard - Security and the System - Security - Security
Profile pages.
To configure the Security Profile:
1. Select System - Security - Security
Profile.
2. In the Idle Timeout field, enter the number of seconds before the PM PDU times out open
sessions.
NOTE: This value applies to any user session to the appliance via HTTP, HTTPS, SSH, Telnet or CONSOLE
port. The new idle time-out will be applied to new sessions only.
3. Under the Enabled Services section, enable or disable the RCP checkbox.
4. Under the Authorization heading, uncheck the box if you want to allow regular users to be able
to cont
rol outlets.
5. Select the checkbox for Custom, Moderate
, Open or Secure under the Security Profile heading.
a. If using a Custom security profile, to enable Telnet,
FTP, SNMP or ICMP, check the
appropriate box(es) in the Enabled Servies field.
b. Use the pull-down menu to set the version, check the
box to allow root access and enter
the TCP Port number in the SSH field.
c. Enable HTTP and HTTPS by checking the ap
propriate boxes in the WEB field.
d. Enter the numbers for the HTTP and HTTPS ports in th
e appropriate fields.
e. Use the pul l-d own menu to set the HTTPS SSL Version.
f. Check the box to redirect HTTP/HTTPS.
6. Click Save.
You
can also configure DSView 3 software security settings. When t
he PM PDU is managed by the
DSView 3 software, the DSView 3 server will supply the certificate to the PM PDU. Under normal
conditions, the DSView 3 software will manage the certificate to clear and replace it with a new
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certificate as needed. If communication with the DSView 3 software is lost, the DSView 3 server
will be unable to clear the certificate and the PM PDU cannot be used. Click the Clear DSView 3
Certificate button to configure the PM PDU in Trust All mode.
To configure DSView 3 software security settings:
1. Select System - Security - DSV
iew 3.
2. Click the Allow ap
pliance to be managed by DSView 3 checkbox and click Save.
Date and Time
The PM PDU provides two options for setting the date and time. It can retrieve the date and time
from a network time protocol (NTP) server, or you can set the date and time manually so that the
PM PDU’s internal clock is used to provide time and date information.
NOTE: The Current Time displayed in the Date & Time screen shows only the time when the screen was
opened. It does not continue to update in real time.
To set the time and date using NTP:
1. Click System
- Date And Time.
2. Select Enabl
e network time protocol.
3. Enter the NTP server site of
your choice and click Save.
To set the time and date manually:
1. Click System
- Date And Time.
2. Select Set manual
ly.
3. Using the drop-down menus, select the required date and time an d click Save.
T
o set the time zone using a pred
efined time zone:
1. Click System - Date And Time - Time Zone.
2.
Select Predefined.
3.
Select the required time zone from the drop-down menu and click Save.
T
o define custom time zone settings:
1. Click System- Date And Time - Time Zone.
2.
Select Define T
ime Zone.
3. Enter the Time Zone Name and Standard Time Acronym of your choice.
4. Enter the GMT Offset.
5. Select Enabl
e daylight savings time if needed.
6. Select or enter the required values for daylight
savings time settings and click Save.
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