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CHAPTER 5: Configuration
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5. Configuration
This section describes the basic conguration procedure for all Outlet Managed PDU
models. For more information on Reboot Options and Alarm Conguration, please
refer to Section 6 and Section 7.
5.1. Communicating with the Outlet Managed PDU
In order to congure the Outlet Managed PDU, you must rst connect to the unit,
and access command mode. Note that, the Outlet Managed PDU offers two separate
conguration interfaces; the Web Browser Interface and the Text Interface.
In addition, the Outlet Managed PDU also offers three different methods for
accessing command mode; via network, via external modem, or via local console.
The Web Browser interface is only available via network, and the Text Interface is
available via network (SSH or Telnet), modem or local PC.
5.1.1. The Text Interface
The Text Interface consists of a series of simple ASCII text menus, which allow you
to select options and dene parameters by entering the number for the desired option
using your keyboard, and then typing in the value for that option.
Since the Web Browser Interface and Telnet accessibility are both disabled in
the default state, you will need to use the Text Interface to contact the Outlet
Managed PDU via Local PC or SSH connection when setting up the unit for the
rst time. After you have accessed command mode using the Text Interface, you
can then enable Web Access and Telnet Access, if desired, in order to allow future
communication with the unit via Web Browser or Telnet. You will not be able to
contact the unit via Web Browser or Telnet until you have enabled these options.
Once Telnet Access is enabled, you will then be able to use the Text Interface to
communicate with the Outlet Managed PDU via local PC, Telnet or SSH connection.
You can also use the Text Interface to access command mode via an external modem
installed at the Outlet Managed PDU’s serial Setup Port.