Table 2-4: Tasks Related To Connecting Alterpath Pms; Figure 2-5: Alterpath Pms Connected To The Cs; To Daisy-Chain Alterpath Pms To The Cs - Black Box Advanced Console Server User Manual

Installation and Configuration

Figure 2-5: AlterPath PMs Connected to the CS

The following table lists the related tasks on connecting IPDU units and
managing power.

Table 2-4: Tasks Related to Connecting AlterPath PMs

Task
Configure serial ports for power
management protocol.
How the administrators perform IPDU power
management using the Web Manager
How the regular users manager power outlets
using the Web Manager
Connect the AlterPath PM to the CS unit, and
daisy-chain multiple PM units.
Configure users for IPDU power
management
Configure servers for IPMI power
management while connected.

To Daisy-Chain AlterPath PMs to the CS

This procedure assumes that you have one AlterPath PM connected to a serial
port on the CS.
1. Connect one end of a UTP cable with RJ-45 connectors to the "OUT" port
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the "IN" port of the next AlterPath
3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 until you have connected the desired number of
48
of the AlterPath PM that is connected to the serial port on CS.
PM.
AlterPath PMs.
Where Documented
"To Configure a Serial Port for IPDU or
IPMI Power Management" on page 274
"IPDU Power Mgmt." on page 120
"To Close an SSH Session" on page 56
"To Daisy-Chain AlterPath PMs to the CS"
on page 48
"To Configure Users to Manage Power
Outlets on IPDUs" on page 128
"To Delete, Add, or Edit an IPMI Device to
Enable or Disable IPMI Power
Management" on page 142