iBoot-PDU_v170515e
iBoot-PDU User Manual
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Mode
Set if one (A) or two (A / B) IP addresses will be used for the test If two, then
select if AND (both must fail to trigger an action, cleas if either is good), or OR,
(triggers action if either fail, clears when both are good)
Restart Delay
Sets the length of time in seconds, to delay after initiating an action before
beginning to restart the pinging tests. Allows time for rebooted equipment to
initialize. 0
– 999 seconds is valid
Address
Set the IP address or DNS name of the target of the pinging
Period
Set the frequency of the pinging, in seconds. 1
– 999 is valid
Fail Count
Set the number of times the ping test must fail consecutively, in order to trigger
the action.
Timeout
Sets the length of time iBoot-PDU will wait for each ping response. The default
2 seconds should only be changed in applications where the normal response
time is expected to be extended, such as in satellite communications.
Outlet / Action
Set the outlet that this trigger will act upon. This setting allows quick definition of
a single outlet sequence. All outlets is also available. When more complex
sequences are required, select Use Advanced Settings button.
Action
Set the action on the single outlet, or all outlets:
ON
Turn the outlet On, make no change when Clear
OFF
Turn the outlet Off, make no change when Clear
ON-Follow
Turn the outlet On when Fail and Off when Clear
Off- Follow
Turn the outlet Off when Fail and On when Clear
Cycle
Cycle the outlet for the programmed length of time.
Cycle can be in either direction (On-OFF-ON or Off-On-
Off depending on the current state of the outlet. For a
more determinate cycle, use a sequence with two or
more steps
Cycle / Forever
When Cycle is selected, sets the maximum times the outlet(s) will cycle (1-60). If
an unlimited number of cycles is preferred, use the Forever checkbox.
Advanced Settings
The Advanced Settings allows a Fail and Clear Sequence to be defined. Select
one of the previously defined sequences from the drop down list. If None is
selected for both, the trigger will be informational only and no action will be
taken. The sequence can be repeated using the cycle count setting (1-60). The
Clear sequence will only run one time.
Save
Click Save to complete the setup process.
AutoPing Statistics
6.3.3.
The AutoPing system provides a host of counters that assist in troubleshooting network and device problems.
Click on the down arrow next to Stats A or Stats B to expand the statistics.
