iBoot-PDU_v170515e
iBoot-PDU User Manual
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2. General Overview
Independently controllable outlets
The iBoot-PDU series is designed to provide power distribution and
remote power control. Each iBoot-PDU allows four or eight outlets to
be independently switched on and off for reboot, energy management
and security. The iBoot-PDU has many features to make the
management of power distribution simple and cost effective:
Dual power inputs for redundant
power feeds (some models)
Models with dual inputs (-2N15, -2N20, -2C10, -2C20) have two input
lines (mains). Each line feeds four outlets Line A supports outlets 1-4
and Line B feeds 5-8. Dual power inlet models can be used to
support higher current devices, as each inlet can carry its rated load,
doubling the amperage of a single inlet device. Dual Inlet models can
also be used to source power from two redundant sources, with each
source feeding a power supply of a single device.
Support for dual redundant powered
devices
In addition to two power sources, pairs of outlets can be linked
together to allow simultaneous control. This allows a single command
to power down devices with dual redundant power supplies.
Web Browser Control
Simple web browser interface is easy to use and provides complete
status information and control of the outlets, and groups.
Telnet/Serial CLI control
Telnet and serial access use the same Command Line Interface (CLI)
structure and syntax to completely configure the iBoot-PDU, or
multiple iBoot-PDUs in a cluster configuration.
Multiple users with assigned rights
and simultaneous control
Multiple users can be assigned administrator or user only rights, plus
access to specific outlets and groups. Users only see the outlets and
groups they are assigned to.
Grouping of outlets for simultaneous
management
Multiple outlets, across multiple iBoot-PDUs in clustered
configurations can be linked together in named groups and managed
together. This allows for example, power cycling all devices of a
certain type together.
Multiple iBoot-PDU
Cluster Configuration
Additional iBoot-PDUs can be managed from a single unit. One
master iBoot-PDU provides the communication to the users and
continuously receives status information from the rest of the iBoot-
PDUs in the cluster. Groups can be created across multiple PDUs
and controlled simultaneously.
Automation
The iBoot-PDU can monitor voltage, current and temperature to
provide automatic response to the physical environment. Program
complex sequences of outlet actions and notifications to respond
instantly to out of normal situations. Temperature monitoring requires
add-on probes.
AutoPing for automatic reboot of
crashed systems
Monitor and react to failed equipment and networks by testing
responses to multiple IP addresses. Auto reboot failed systems.
