7-2
Reboot Options
7.1. Ping-No-Answer Reboot
A Ping-No-Answer Reboot can be used to reboot one or more outlets when an attached
device does not respond to a Ping Command. In addition, the Ping-No-Answer Reboot
feature can also be configured to send an email, Syslog Message or SNMP Trap to
notify you whenever a Ping-No-Answer Reboot occurs. Please refer to Section 8.5 for
instructions on setting up email alarm notification for Ping-No-Answer reboots.
To set up a Ping-No-Answer Reboot, you must access command mode using a
password that permits Administrator level commands. In the Text Interface, the Ping-No-
Answer configuration menu is accessed via the Reboot Options menu (/RB). In the Web
Browser Interface, the Ping-No-Answer configuration menu is accessed via the Reboot
Options link. The Ping-No-Answer configuration menu can be used to Add, Modify,
View or Delete Ping-No-Answer Reboot functions.
Note:
In order for the Ping-No-Answer Reboot feature to work properly, your
network and/or firewall, as well as the device at the target IP address must be
configured to allow ping commands.
7.1.1. Adding Ping-No-Answer Reboots
Up to 54 Ping-No-Answer Reboots can be defined. The Add Ping-No-Answer menu is
used to define the following parameters for each new Ping-No-Answer Reboot:
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IP Address or Domain Name:
The IP address or Domain Name for the device
that you wish to Ping. When the device at this address fails to respond to the Ping
command, the VMR/NPS will reboot the selected outlets. (Default = undefined)
Notes:
• In order to use domain names, DNS Server parameters must first be defined
as described in Section 6.8.4.
• In the Text Interface, a submenu will be displayed that allows the user to
choose either IPv4 protocol or IPv6 protocol.
• In the Web Browser Interface, the Add Ping-No-Answer Reboot menu
includes a menu item that is used to select IPv4 protocol or IPv6 protocol.
•
Protocol:
(Web Interface Only) Allows definition of an IPv4 format IP Address or
an IPv6 format IP Address. Note that if desired, both an IPv4 and an IPv6 format IP
Address may be defined. (Default = IPv4)
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Ping Interval:
Determines how often the Ping command will be sent to the
selected IP Address. The Ping Interval can be any whole number, from 1 to 3,600
seconds. (Default = 60 Seconds)
Note:
If the Ping Interval is set lower than 20 seconds, it is recommended to
define the "IP Address or Domain Name" parameter using an IP Address rather
than a Domain Name. This ensures more reliable results in the event that the
Domain Name Server is unavailable.
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Interval After Failed Ping:
Determines how often the Ping command will be sent
after a previous Ping command receives no response. (Default = 10 Seconds)