APC AP7900 Computer Accessories User Manual


 
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USER’S GUIDE
Switched Rack PDU
1
Introduction
Product Description
Features of the Switched Rack PDU
The APC
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Switched Rack Power Distribution Unit (PDU) is a stand-alone,
network-manageable device that provides current monitoring and allows
programmable control of eight, sixteen, or twenty-four power outlets
(depending on the model).
You can manage a Switched Rack PDU through its Web interface, its
control console, the InfraStruXure
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Manager, or SNMP:
The Web interface supports using HTTPS access with Secure Sockets
Layer (SSL) and using HTTP access.
You can access the control console through a serial connection, Telnet,
or Secure SHell (SSH).
Your Rack PDU is compatible with the APC InfraStruXure system and
can be monitored and managed through the InfraStruXure Manager.
You can use an SNMP browser and the APC PowerNet
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Management
Information Base (MIB) to manage your Rack PDU.
Switched Rack PDUs have these additional features:
Current monitoring per phase or bank
Configurable alarm thresholds that provide network and visual alarms
to help avoid overloaded circuits
Independent outlet control
Configurable power delays
24 independent outlet user accounts