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7.3. AutoPing
The AutoPing feature
automatically detect
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-G2 no longer
detects a response from these addresses, the
programmed power control 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 AutoPing as server monitor:
installed with the device it monitors and
automatically reboots if there is no response.
Ideal for: Kiosks & Servers
Use Auto-Ping as service monitor: iBoot-G2 is
installed with the device to be rebooted, but
pings a remote host to test the communication
channel. Ideal for: DSL & Cable Modem
Verification.
iBoot-G2 monitors network device and powers
up alarm or redundant system when there is no
response Ideal
Environmental Control, Alert for any Network
Failure.
7.4. AutoPing Settings
IP Address Enter the IP address of the device to be
pinged.
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.
A/B Logic: (AutoPing 1 only) Select from A Only, A
AND B, A OR B. With AND, both AutoPings need to
exceed their fail count to trigger the Action. With OR, the Action will be triggered if either AutoPing fails.
Control: Select Main for the internal power outlet, or Exp1, Exp2 for either of the two expansion ports.
V130108E
allows iBoot-G2
failed equipment
iBoot-G2 is
for: Hot Standby Servers,
to
and
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