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Power Management
AlterPath KVM Installation, Configuration, and Users Guide 35
The following additional configuration tasks must be performed for power
management while accessing a server connected to a KVM port and plugged
into an IPDU connected to the AUX port:
Options for Managing Power
The sections listed below describe the different ways that users with power
management permissions (called authorized users) can perform power
management through the KVM and provide links to related information and
procedures.
The following sections describe the different ways authorized users can
manage power on connected devices.
Controlling Power Through the Web Manager IPDU Power
Management Forms
Through the Web Manager’s IPDU Power Management form, users with
power management permissions can perform power management on any
device plugged into a PM connected to the AUX port. See “Power
Management for Regular Users” on page 257.
Administrators must configure users for IPDU power management. See “To
Configure Users to Manage Specific Power Outlets” on page 142. Or see
“Setting Up and Configuring Power Management” on page 34 for a list of all
of the administration tasks involved insetting up power management.
Task Where Documented/Notes
5
Plug servers connected to KVM ports into
outlets on the PM connected to the AUX
port. This is the first step in allowing users to
control power not only from the Web
Manager Access page, but while con-
nected to KVM ports as well. Refer to the
documentation of your PM model for
more information if needed.
5
Associate the ports to which the servers
are connected with the power outlets to
which the servers are plugged in. “To Configure a KVM Port for Power
Management [Expert]” on page 158
6
Give users full access (read, write, power)
permission on the KVM port(s). “To Assign KVM Port Access to a User or
Group” on page 173