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CHAPTER 5: Configuration
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5.3.6.1. Automated Mode
The Automated Mode allows the Outlet Managed PDU to execute switching and
reboot commands, without displaying menus or generating response messages.
Automated Mode is designed to allow the Outlet Managed PDU to be controlled by
a device which can generate commands to control power switching functions without
human intervention.
When Automated Mode is enabled, power switching and reboot commands are
executed without a conrmation prompt and without command response messages;
the only reply to these commands is the command prompt, which is re-displayed
when each command is completed.
Although Automated Mode can be enabled using either the Web Browser Interface
or Text Interface, Automated Mode is designed primarily for users who wish to send
ASCII commands to the Outlet Managed PDU without operator intervention, and
therefore does not specically apply to the Web Browser Interface. When Automated
Mode is enabled, the Web Browser Interface can still be used to invoke switching
and reboot commands.
Notes:
• When the Automated Mode is enabled, password prompts
will not be displayed at login, and you will be able to access
Administrator Level command functions (including the
configuration menus) and control plugs without entering a
password.
• If you need to enable the Automated Mode, but want to
restrict network access to configuration menus, it is strongly
recommended to enable and configure the IP Security Function
as described in Section 5.9.3.
To enable/disable the Automated Mode, go to the System Parameters menu (see
Section 5.3,) and then set the "Automated Mode" option to "On". When Automated
Mode is enabled, Outlet Managed PDU functions will change as follows:
1. All Password Security Suppressed: When a user attempts to access
command mode, the password prompt will not be displayed at either the
Setup Port or Network Port. Unless specically restricted by the IP Security
Function, all users will be allowed to access both switching and conguration
functions, and all commands will be immediately accepted without the
requirement to enter a password.