APC Switched Rack Power Distribution Unit (PDU) - Manual (Page 52)

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DNS servers
The Switched Rack PDU cannot send any e-mail messages unless the IP
address of the primary DNS server is defined (see
DNS servers ).
The Switched Rack PDU will wait a maximum of 15 seconds for a response
from the primary or (if specified) the secondary DNS server. If the Switched
Rack PDU does not receive a response within that time, e-mail cannot be
sent. Therefore, use DNS servers that are on the same segment as the
Switched Rack PDU or on a nearby segment (but not across a WAN).
Once you define the IP addresses of the DNS servers, verify that DNS is
working correctly. Enter the DNS name of a computer on your network to
test whether you can look up the IP address for that DNS name.
SMTP settings
The Email option in the Network menu accesses the following settings:
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Setting Description
SMTP Server
Defines the SMTP server by its DNS name.
Note: This definition is required only when the SMTP Server option
(see Email Recipients ) is set to Local.
From Address
Defines the contents of the From field in the e-mail messages sent
by the Switched Rack PDU.
Note: The SMTP server’s configuration may require that you use a
valid user account on the server for this setting. See the
server’s documentation for more information.