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Power device settings

Depending on the power device type, the configurable parameters may differ. The following tables describe the parameters viewable when an Avocent PM PDU, Cyclades PM IPDU, an Avocent SPC power control device or a Server Technology Sentry CDU or PTXL model is used.

Table 5: Avocent PM PDU and Cyclades PM IPDU Configuration Parameters
Parameter Description
Name in Appliance The name saved in the power device.
Name in DSView The name assigned to the power device in the DSView 3 software.
Firmware Version The power device’s firmware version.
Number of Sockets Total number of outlets in the power device.
Model The power device’s model name.
Syslog Enable or disable Syslog messages.
Buzzer Enable or disable the buzzer.
SW Overcurrent Protection Enable or disable Software Overcurrent protection. If the current on the power device exceeds the user-defined current high critical threshold, this function prevents outlets from being turned on.
Poll Rate (milliseconds) The time value that the power device is polled for status and data. The value should be set between 500 and 10,000.
Vendor Name The name of the power device manufacturer.
Default Voltage (Cyclades PM IPDU only)

The nominal input voltage feeding the power device.

NOTE: Some power devices do not have the capability to read the real input voltage using proper voltage sensors.

Power Factor (Cyclades PM IPDU only) The ratio of the real power to the apparent power; a number between 0 and 1 that is frequently expressed as a percentage. Real power is the capacity of the circuit for performing work in a particular time. Apparent power is the product of the current and voltage of the circuit.
Cycle Interval Number of seconds a socket’s power stays off before it is turned back on.
Cold Start Delay Number of seconds the socket's power stays off before the sockets are turned on during cold start of the PDU.
LED Display

The orientation (Normal or Inverted) set in the LED Display. The LED Display shows the Current (ampere).

NOTE: Valid for models that support this configuration.

LED Display Refresh Period (seconds)

Number of seconds that the LED Display shows the Current of a phase or bank before switching to the next phase or bank.

NOTE: Valid for models that support this configuration.

 

Table 6: Avocent SPC Device, Server Technology Sentry CDU and PTXL Models Configuration Parameters
Parameter Description
Name in Appliance Avocent SPC power control device or Server Technology Sentry CDU or PTXL model name saved in the power control device.
Name in DSView The name assigned to the power device in the DSView 3 software.
Status

Status of the power device (enabled or disabled).

NOTE: This parameter appears only if the console server firmware is earlier than 3.3.

Version Current firmware version.
Total Load (A)

Total current load on the power device.

NOTE: This parameter appears only if the console server firmware is earlier than 3.3.

Total Load Minimum (A)

Triggers an enabled trap when a drop in the current below the defined minimum current threshold is reached. This value should be set between 0 and 30.

NOTE: This parameter appears only if the console server firmware is earlier than 3.3.

Total Load Maximum (A)

Triggers an enabled trap when a reading above the defined maximum current threshold is reached. This value should be set between 0 and 30.

NOTE: This parameter appears only if the console server firmware is earlier than 3.3.

Number of Sockets Total number of outlets in the power device.
Poll Rate (milliseconds) The time value that the power device is polled for status and data. The value should be set between 500 and 10,000.
Vendor Name The name of the power device manufacturer.
Input Feeds Number of power inlets used by the power device.
Model The power device model name.

Sequence Interval

When turning on multiple sockets at the same time, this is the delay time (in seconds) between operations on each socket (valid only on master Server Technology Sentry CDU and PTXL models).
Reboot Delay or Cycle Interval Number of seconds that a socket’s power stays off before it is turned back on (valid only on master Server Technology Sentry CDU and PTXL models).
Default Voltage

The nominal input voltage feeding the power device.

NOTE: Some power devices do not have the capability to read the real input voltage using proper voltage sensors.

Power Factor The ratio of the real power to the apparent power; a number between 0 and 1 that is frequently expressed as a percentage. Real power is the capacity of the circuit for performing work in a particular time. Apparent power is the product of the current and voltage of the circuit.

To change power device settings:

1. In a Units View window containing an ACS 5000 console server, click Appliance Settings - Ports - Power Devices in the side navigation bar.
2. Select the power device you wish to configure.
3. Modify the power device parameters.
4. Click Save to store your changes in the DSView 3 software database.
5. Click Flash Required to save your changes to the console server Flash memory.
6. Click Close.