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Chapter 6: Applications 65
• Over-current protection. If enabled, the outlets on the IPDU cannot be turned on when the
current on the IPDU exceeds the selected threshold.
• Syslog messages are generated
• Buzzer sounds if the current exceeds the defined threshold
The Configuration form shows an entry for each serial port that has an IPDU connected and is
configured for power management. The first connected IPDU is called the
master , the second and
subsequently-connected IPDUs are called Slaves . On the form Master Unit refers to the first or only
connected IPDU. When IPDUs are daisy-chained, the form displays additional lines to allow you to
specify separate alarm thresholds for Slave IPDU(s).
The following figure shows the Configuration form when two IPDUs are connected to Serial port 1
configured for power management.
Figure 6.8: Expert - Applications - IPDU Power Mgmt. - Configuration
NOTE: The number of amps shown in the Master Unit (and Slave units if available) pull-down menu varies
according to the model of the connected IPDU. Figure 6.8 shows number 15 for two 15 amp IPDUs as a master
and a Slave.
To specify names, alarms, syslogging and over current protection for IPDUs:
Perform this procedure if you wish to specify an alias or configure a threshold current to trigger
alarms, syslogging or over-current protection for an IPDU.
1. Go to IPDU Power Mgmt. - Configuration .
2. The Configuration form displays entries for all ports configured for power management.
Perform the following steps for each IPDU.
a. Assign a name to the IPDU in the Name field, if desired.
b. For each IPDU, click the appropriate checkboxes to enable or disable Over Current
Protection, to generate Syslog files and sounding a Buzzer. All of the selected actions
occur if a defined threshold is exceeded on the IPDU.
c. If enabling over-current protection, a buzzer or alarm notification, select an Alarm
Threshold from the pull-down menu.
3. Click apply changes .