Chapter 2: Configuring the PDU
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For link-local IP address retrieval, see
Device Information
in the PDU With RackLink User Manual at
www.middleatlantic.com/resources/power-downloads.aspx
Tip: To configure a number of PDUs quickly, see Chapter 5: Bulk Configuration Methods (on page 134).
Connecting the PDU to a Computer
The PDU can be connected to a computer for configuration via one of the following ports.
•
USB-B port (male)
•
ETHERNET port (female)
•
CONSOLE port
To use the command line interface (CLI) for configuration, establish an CONSOLE or USB connection.
To use a web browser for configuration, make a network connection to the computer. The PDU is automatically configured
with the following link-local addressing in any network without DHCP available:
•
https://169.254.x.x
(where x is a number)
•
https://pdu.local
See
APIPA and Link-Local Addressing
(on page 152).
Establish one of the following connections to a computer.
Serial connection for CONSOLE connector on the PDU:
1.
Obtain a third-party RJ-45 to female DB9 adapter/cable, such as a Cisco console adapter/cable.
2.
Connect the RJ-45 end of the cable to the CONSOLE port on the PDU.
3.
Connect the other end to your computer's RS-232 port (COM).
4.
