APC Switched Rack Power Distribution Unit (PDU) User's Guide download pdf (Page 29)

Metered-by-Outlet With Switching Rack PDU User Guide20

boot

Access: Administrator only

Description: Define how the Rack PDU will obtain its network settings, including the IP address,

subnet mask, and default gateway. Then configure the BOOTP or DHCP server settings.

Example: To use a DHCP server to obtain network settings:

1. Type

boot -b dhcp

2. Enable the requirement that the DHCP server provide the APC cookie:

boot -c enable

Access: Administrator, Device User, Outlet User

Description: Navigate to a folder in the directory structure of the Rack PDU.

Example 1: To change to the ssh folder and confirm that an SSH security certificate was uploaded to

the Rack PDU:

1. Type

cd ssh and press ENTER.

2. Type

dir and press ENTER to list the files stored in the SSH folder.

Example 2: To return to the main directory folder, type:

cd ..

clrrst

Access: Administrator

Description: Clear reset reason.

Option Argument Description

-b

<boot

mode>

dhcp | bootp | manual Define how the TCP/IP settings will be configured when the Rack PDU turns

on, resets, or restarts. See “TCP/IP and Communication Settings” on page 82

for information about each boot mode setting.

-c enable | disable dhcp and dhcpBootp boot modes only. Enable or disable the requirement

that the DHCP server provide the APC cookie.

The default values for these three settings generally do not need to be changed:

-v <vendor class>: APC

-i <client id>: The MAC address of the Rack PDU, which uniquely identifies it on the network

-u <user class>: The name of the application firmware module

1 2 ... 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 ... 129 130

No comments

APC Switched Rack Power Distribution Unit (PDU) User's Guide Page 29