Setting up the Intelligent Switched PDU Using the IBM PDU Configuration Utility

The IBM PDU Configuration Utility is integrated in the PDU and is used to configure the PDU settings, such as the IP address, network parameters, and trap receivers table. Before you can use the web interface to monitor the PDU power status, you must use the PDU Configuration Utility to set up the PDU.

1. Connect a workstation or notebook computer to the PDU. Connect one end of a DB9-to-RJ-45 cable to the RS-232 connector on the PDU and the other end to an RS-232 serial (COM) connector on a workstation or notebook computer.
2. To start HyperTerminal and set up a connection between the workstation or notebook computer and the IBM PDU Configuration Utility on the PDU, select Start > Programs > Accessories > Communications > HyperTerminal. The Connection Description window opens. In the Name field, type the name for the connection and select an icon for the connection. Click OK. The Connect To window opens.
3. From the Connect using list, select the COM port that is connected to the PDU. Click OK. The Properties window opens.
4. Select 115200 from the Bits per second list and select None from the Flow control list. Click OK.
5. A blank window opens. Press Enter. The IBM PDU Configuration Utility login window opens.
6. Type the default login ID ADMIN and the password 1001. Press Enter. The IBM PDU Configuration Utility main menu window opens.
7. In the main menu window, press 2 to set up the network parameters. The Setup Network Information window opens.
8. Enable or disable DHCP. Press either 1 or 2 as applicable. The default is Disable. Then, type the IP address, gateway IP address, and subnet mask. Press Enter.
9. Press 1 to view the PDU default configuration information.
10. Press any key to return to the main menu. Continue to use the PDU Configuration Utility. Alternately, use the web interface to configure and monitor the PDU remotely.