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6.5. AutoPing
The AutoPing feature
automatically detect failed equipment and perform
a timed reboot or other power control function (like
turning on an indicator or siren). You set one or
two IP addresses to be periodically pinged. When
iBoot-DC no longer detects a response from these
addresses, the
function is actuated. The two addresses can be
AND or OR linked so that both (AND) or either
(OR) need to fail in order to take the selected
action.
Examples:
Use Auto-Ping as network monitor: iBoot-DC is
installed with the device to be rebooted, but pings
a remote host to test the communication channel.
Ideal for: DSL & Cable Modem Verification Use
AutoPing as server monitor: iBoot-DC is installed
with the device it monitors and automatically
reboots if there is no response. Ideal for: Kiosks &
Servers.
AutoPing as an
monitors network device and powers up alarm,
environmental response or redundant system.
Ideal for: Hot Standby Servers, Environmental
Control, Alert for any Network Failure.
6.6. AutoPing Settings
Address: Enter the IP address of the device, or
domain name to be pinged. To enter the second
address and settings, select AND or OR for the A/B
Logic.
Ping Frequency: Enter 1 to 999 seconds. The ping
will go out to the selected device this often.
Fail Count: Enter 1-999 times the ping needs to fail
consecutively before the selected action is taken.
When the fail count has been reached, the AutoPing
action will be triggered.
Mode: Select from Single, AND, OR. With AND,
both AutoPings need to exceed their fail count to
trigger the Action.
triggered if either AutoPing fails.
iboot-dc_v181024e
allows iBoot-DC
programmed power control
Alert Generator: iBoot-DC
With OR, the Action will be
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