Avocent Cyclades PM IPDU - Manual (Page 20)

10 Cyclades PM IPDU Installer/Administrator/User Guide
power management hotkey ( Ctrl+P by default) to activate a power management menu. Please refer
to the appropriate product documentation for more information.
To connect a PM IPDU to an Avocent DSR switch:
Use the included RJ-45 cable adaptor to connect a PM IPDU to an Avocent DSR switch.
1. Plug the male end of the adaptor into the DSR switch’s SPC port.
2. Plug one end of a straightthrough CAT 5 cable into the female end of the adaptor.
3. Plug the other end of the CAT 5 cable into the PM IPDU’s IN port.
Configuring the PM IPDU
The PM IPDU may be configured by any one of two methods:
• Command Prompt - Full configuration capabilities
• Browser or text based menu - Available only when the PM IPDU is connected to a
management device
For information about integrated use with an Avocent management device visit www.avocent.com
or refer to the documentation relevant to that product family.
Default configuration parameters
The PM IPDU’s default configuration is as follows:
• User is admin.
• Admin user’s password is pm8.
• All outlets are un-named.
• All outlets are unassigned to user.
• All outlets are turned on.
• All outlets are unlocked.
Initial configuration using the command prompt
To change the default admin password (if pm8 is in use):
1. Log in to the PM IPDU using the default username admin and password pm8 .
2. Enter the passwd command.
3. Enter a new password when prompted.
To create users with the adduser command:
1. Log in to the PM IPDU.
2. Enter the adduser command followed by the new username.
3. Enter the password when prompted.