Cabling the PDU+ to a console (IBM Lab Services or Customer task)

Cable the Intelligent Switched Power Distribution Unit Plus (PDU+) to a console, LAN, and PDU environment sensor.

About this task

To cable the PDU+ to a console, use a DB9-to-RJ-45 cable to connect the serial (COM) connector on a workstation or notebook computer to the RS-232 connector on the PDU. The following illustration shows how to connect a notebook computer to a 1U PDU.

Figure 1. Connecting a notebook computer to a 1U PDU.
Graphic showing notebook computer connected to a PDU

If your workstation or notebook computer does not have a DB9 serial connector, you can use a DB9-to-USB converter cable to connect the PDU to a workstation or notebook computer.

Procedure

To connect the PDU to a workstation or notebook computer by using a DB9-to-USB converter cable, complete the following steps.

  1. Obtain a DB-9-to-USB converter cable (must be purchased separately).
  2. On the workstation or notebook computer that you are connecting to the PDU, install the device drivers for the DB-9-to-USB converter cable, by using the instructions that come with the converter cable.
  3. Connect the DB9-to-RJ-45 cable that comes with the PDU to the RJ-45 console connector on the PDU, as shown in the previous illustration.
  4. Connect the DB9 connector end of the converter cable to the cable that you connected to the PDU in step 3.
  5. Connect the USB connector end of the converter cable to the workstation or notebook computer.
    Communication is now established with the PDU through the COM port that is created by the converter cable.

Connecting the PDU+ to a LAN

You can monitor the PDU power outlets and digital outputs over a network through the web interface, using a LAN connection.

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Connect a router or switch to the Ethernet connector on the PDU, using an Ethernet cable. You can then monitor the PDU from a workstation or notebook computer that is connected to the same network.

The following illustration shows how to connect a router or switch to an PDU+.

Figure 2. Connecting a router or switch to an PDU+
Graphic showing PDU connected to a router via an Ethernet cable

Connecting PDU+ to a PDU environment sensor

The PDU environment sensor that comes with the PDU has a built-in temperature and humidity sensor and enables you to remotely monitor the temperature and humidity of the environment in which the PDU is operating. Connect the PDU environment sensor to the environment sensor connector on the PDU.

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The following illustration shows how to connect a PDU environment sensor to an PDU+.
Figure 3. Connecting a router or switch to a PDU environment sensor
Graphic showing an environment sensor connected to a PDU

Connecting output devices

The PDU power outlets are used to connect devices such as workstations, servers, and printers.

About this task

You can monitor the power status of a connected device either manually or remotely through the RS-232 and Ethernet connectors. Connect a device that you want to monitor to a power outlet on the PDU with the power cord that comes with the device.