Chapter 8: Power Management 61
• Configure user group authorizations for the ports and for power management of outlets
Configuring a port for a connected PDU
When a serial port is connected to a power device, an administrator can configure power on the
Serial Port settings window. When the AUX/Modem port is connected to a power device, an
administrator can configure power on the Aux Port Settings window.
The following example shows the Serial Profile and PDU Type menus and the Polling Rate field,
which are the same for the serial port and AUX/Modem port.
NOTE: The Power option does not appear on the Serial Profile for the Auxiliary Port if an internal modem is
installed on the console server.
Figure 8.1: Power Configuration of AUX/Modem or Serial Port
To enable and configure a port that is connected to a power device:
1. When the PDU is connected to serial port, select Appliance Settings - Ports - Physical Ports -
Serial Ports.
- or -
When the PDU is connected to the AUX/Modem port, select Appliance Settings - Ports -
Physical Ports - Auxiliary Ports.
2. Select Enabled from the Status menu.
3. Select Power from the Serial Profile menu.
4. Select one of the following options from the PDU Type menu: