Monitoring the power status by using the Intelligent Switched PDU

You can monitor the power status of any device that is connected to the PDU, either locally or remotely, by using the PDU web interface or the IBM PDU Configuration Utility. You can also use IBM Systems Director Active Energy Manager to monitor power usage of the PDU and its load groups.

Note: All of the PDU Configuration Utility configuration menu choices are available through the web interface after the PDU is set up on the local network.
Note: You can use Telnet or any other terminal program to configure the PDU after the IP address is set.
  • 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.
  • Power-on sequencing (some models)
    You can use the power-on sequence function to define a sequence for powering on the PDU outlets. You can use Telnet and SNMP through the Ethernet port or HyperTerminal through the serial port to configure the power-on sequence function.
  • Using the web interface
    Use the web interface to configure and monitor the PDU remotely. The PDU provides a graphical user interface that you can view from a web browser. Using a web browser, you can access and monitor the PDU power outlets and output devices remotely from a workstation or notebook computer.
Parent topic: Power distribution unit and Intelligent Switched High Function PDU


Last updated: Wed, June 21, 2017