3Metered Rack PDU User’s Guide
Getting Started
To start using the Rack PDU:
1. Install the Rack PDU using the Rack Power Distribution Unit Installation Instructions that were
shipped with your Rack PDU.
2. Apply power and connect to your network. Follow the directions in the Rack Power Distribution
Unit Installation Instructions.
3. Establish network settings. (See “Establishing Network Settings” on page 3.)
4. Begin using the Rack PDU by way of one of the following:
– “Web Interface” on page 42
– “Command Line Interface” on page 13
– “Rack PDU Front Panel” on page 8
Establishing Network Settings
Note: Disregard the procedures described in this section if you have APC InfraStruxure
®
Central as part of your system. See the documentation for your InfraStruxure device for more
information.
You must configure the following TCP/IP settings before the Rack PDU can operate on a network:
• IP address of the Rack PDU
• Subnet mask
• Default gateway
Note: If a default gateway is unavailable, use the IP address of a computer that is
located on the same subnet as the Rack PDU and that is usually running. The Rack
PDU uses the default gateway to test the network when traffic is very light.
Caution: Do not use the loopback address (127.0.0.1) as the default gateway address
for the Rack PDU. It disables the card and requires you to reset TCP/IP settings to their
defaults using a local serial login.
See “Watchdog Features” on page 2 for more information about about the watchdog
role of the default gateway.
TCP/IP configuration methods
Use one of the following methods to define the TCP/IP settings needed by the Rack PDU:
• “Device IP Configuration Wizard” on page 87
• “DHCP and BOOTP configuration” on page 4
• “Command Line Interface” on page 6
INI file utility
You can use the INI file export utility to export INI file settings from configured Rack PDUs to one or
more unconfigured Rack PDUs. For more information, see “Use an .ini File” on page 83.
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