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4.
Enter the admin password, then click Restore.
A device settins pop-up appears.
5.
Wait until the PDU resets and the Login page re-appears, indicating that the restore is complete.
Note: On startup, the PDU performs all of its functions, including event rules and logs, based on the new configuration you
have copied instead of the previous configuration prior to the device reset. For example, the "Bulk configuration copied"
event is logged only when the new configuration file contains the "Bulk configuration copied" event rule.
Viewing the Last Configuration Copying Record
To view the last configuration copying record:
1.
Choose Maintenance > Backup/Restore.
The Backup/Restore page appears.
2.
After copying a bulk configuration or device backup file to the PDU, the last record similar to the following is displayed
at the bottom of both the Bulk Configuration and Backup/Restore pages.
Understanding Alternative Backup/Restore Methods
Backup/Restore method alternatives:
To use a different method to perform backup/restore, refer to:
•
Backup and Restore via SCP
in the PDU With RackLink Advanced User Manual at
www.middleatlantic.com/resources/power-downloads.aspx