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iBoot-PDU User Manual
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5.5.
Groups
Groups allow the user to organize outlets for simultaneous action. Groups can be used to control devices with
dual redundant power supplies. Groups can be used to power cycle all devices at a given time of day. Groups
can be organized within one PDU or across multiple PDUs. With multiple PDUs in a group it is possible to
power up systems in multiple locations with a single command.
Add Group
5.5.1.
Click on Add Group to create a group:
Enter the name of the group. Names do not allow spaces.
Click on Local Outlets to select which outlets will form members of the group. If remote PDUs are defined, they
can also be added to the group. Click Save when done.
Once the group is formed, It can be controlled from this screen, from the dashboard, or used in any automation
action.
The status of the group, ON, OFF or MIXED is displayed by an icon at the top. The status of each individual
outlet in the group is displayed by expanding the device area:
Groups and User Rights
5.5.2.
Groups can only be built from outlets the user has rights to. Administrators can build groups and assign them to
users even if the user has no rights to the specific outlet(s) within that group. Therefore a user can control a
group without having the ability to alter a specific outlet within that group. This can be used to insure that all
outlets within a group maintain the same status.
Groups will be displayed on the dashboard. If this is not necessary, uncheck Show on Dashboard.
