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Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction 6
Chapter 2: Configuring the PDU 6
Connecting the PDU to a Computer .............................................................................................. 7
Installing the USB-to-Serial Driver (Optional) ................................................................................ 8
Initial Network Configuration via CLI..............................................................................................9
Chapter 3: Additional PDU Information 14
Reserving IP Addresses in DHCP Servers..................................................................................14
Reserving IP in Windows................................................................................................... 14
Reserving IP in Linux......................................................................................................... 15
Data for BTU Calculation ............................................................................................................. 16
Ways to Probe Existing User Profiles ..........................................................................................17
Chapter 4: Using the Command Line Interface 18
About the Interface....................................................................................................................... 18
Logging in to the CLI....................................................................................................................18
With HyperTerminal ...........................................................................................................18
With SSH or Telnet ............................................................................................................ 19
Different CLI Modes and Prompts ..................................................................................... 20
Closing a Local Connection...............................................................................................21
Help Command ............................................................................................................................21
Querying Available Parameters for a Command .........................................................................21
Showing Information ....................................................................................................................22
Network Configuration ....................................................................................................... 22
PDU Configuration............................................................................................................. 25
Outlet Information .............................................................................................................. 25
Inlet Information ................................................................................................................. 26
Overcurrent Protector Information ..................................................................................... 27
Date and Time Settings .....................................................................................................27
Default Measurement Units ............................................................................................... 27
Environmental Sensor Information .................................................................................... 28

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Environmental Sensor Package Information .....................................................................29
Actuator Information ..........................................................................................................29
Outlet Sensor Threshold Information................................................................................. 30
Inlet Sensor Threshold Information ................................................................................... 31
Environmental Sensor Threshold Information ................................................................... 32
Environmental Sensor Default Thresholds ........................................................................33
Security Settings................................................................................................................34
Existing User Profiles.........................................................................................................34
Existing Roles .................................................................................................................... 35
Load Shedding Settings .................................................................................................... 35
Serial Port Settings ............................................................................................................ 35
Event Log...........................................................................................................................35
Wireless LAN Diagnostic Log ............................................................................................ 37
Component Reachability Information ................................................................................37
Command History ..............................................................................................................37
History Buffer Length .........................................................................................................38
Reliability Data...................................................................................................................38
Reliability Error Log ...........................................................................................................38
Reliability Hardware Failures.............................................................................................38
Examples ........................................................................................................................... 39
Clearing Information.....................................................................................................................41
Clearing Event Log ............................................................................................................ 41
Clearing WLAN Log ........................................................................................................... 41
Configuring the PDU and Network...............................................................................................42
Entering Configuration Mode.............................................................................................42
Quitting Configuration Mode.............................................................................................. 42
PDU Configuration Commands .........................................................................................43
Network Configuration Commands....................................................................................48
Time Configuration Commands.........................................................................................66
Checking the Accessibility of NTP Servers .......................................................................70
Security Configuration Commands....................................................................................70
Outlet Configuration Commands .......................................................................................87
Inlet Configuration Commands .......................................................................................... 89
User Configuration Commands .........................................................................................90
Role Configuration Commands .......................................................................................100

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Environmental Sensor Configuration Commands ...........................................................104
Configuring Environmental Sensors' Default Thresholds................................................ 108
Sensor Threshold Configuration Commands ..................................................................109
Actuator Configuration Commands ................................................................................. 116
Component Reachability Configuration Commands .......................................................118
Serial Port Configuration Commands .............................................................................. 121
Setting the History Buffer Length..................................................................................... 122
Multi-Command Syntax ................................................................................................... 122
Load Shedding Configuration Commands................................................................................. 123
Enabling or Disabling Load Shedding .............................................................................123
Power Control Operations.......................................................................................................... 124
Turning On the Outlet(s) ..................................................................................................124
Turning Off the Outlet(s) ..................................................................................................125
Power Cycling the Outlet(s).............................................................................................126
Canceling the Power-On Process ................................................................................... 126
Example - Power Cycling Specific Outlets ......................................................................127
Actuator Control Operations ......................................................................................................127
Switching On an Actuator ................................................................................................ 127
Switching Off an Actuator ................................................................................................ 127
Example - Turning On a Specific Actuator ...................................................................... 128
Unblocking a User......................................................................................................................128
Resetting the PDU ..................................................................................................................... 128
Restarting the PDU.......................................................................................................... 128
Resetting Active Energy Readings ..................................................................................129
Resetting to Factory Defaults ..........................................................................................130
Network Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................... 130
Entering Diagnostic Mode ............................................................................................... 130
Quitting Diagnostic Mode ................................................................................................131
Diagnostic Commands..................................................................................................... 131
Retrieving Previous Commands ................................................................................................132
Automatically Completing a Command......................................................................................133
Logging out of the CLI................................................................................................................133
Chapter 5: Bulk Configuration Methods 134
Bulk Configuration or Firmware Upgrade via DHCP/TFTP .......................................................134

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Bulk Configuration/Upgrade Procedure...........................................................................135
TFTP Requirements ........................................................................................................135
Configuration or Firmware Upgrade with a USB Drive ..............................................................136
Device Configuration/Upgrade Procedure.......................................................................136
System and USB Requirements...................................................................................... 137
Configuration Files........................................................................................................... 137
Firmware Upgrade via USB .............................................................................................145
Chapter 6: Using Secure Copy (SCP) Commands 147
Firmware Update via SCP .........................................................................................................147
Bulk Configuration via SCP........................................................................................................ 148
Backup and Restore via SCP ....................................................................................................149
Downloading Diagnostic Data via SCP......................................................................................150
Chapter 7: Enabling Service Advertising 151
APIPA and Link-Local Addressing.............................................................................................152
Chapter 8: Troubleshooting 153
Windows NTP Server Synchronization Solution........................................................................153
Chapter 9: Compliance with IEC 62020 154

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Chapter 1: Introduction
Thank you for purchasing Middle Atlantic Products Premium+ PDU with RackLink (referred to in this document as PDU).
This Advanced User Manual provides explanations for more advanced functionality when using your PDU.
The complete set of instructions for your PDU is available from
www.middleatlantic.com/resources/power-downloads.aspx
and includes the following documents:
•The Quick Start Guide (I-00827 for Rackmount Units, I-00864 for Compact Units)
•The User Manual (I-00826)
•The Advanced User Manual (I-00852)
•The Environmental Sensors User Manual (I-00853)
Chapter 2: Configuring the PDU
You can initially configure the PDU by connecting it to a computer, or to a TCP/IP network that supports DHCP.
Configuration over a DHCP-enabled network:
1. Connect the PDU to a DHCP IPv4 network. Refer to
Connecting the PDU to Your Network
in the Premium+ PDU With
RackLink User Manual at
www.middleatlantic.com/resources/power-downloads.aspx.
2. Retrieve the DHCP-assigned IPv4 address. Use the front panel display to retrieve it. See
Device Information
in the
Premium+ PDU With RackLink User Manual at
www.middleatlantic.com/resources/power-downloads.aspx
.
3. Launch a web browser to configure the PDU. See
Login
in the Premium+ PDU With RackLink User Manual at
www.middleatlantic.com/resources/power-downloads.aspx
..
Configuration using a connected computer:
1. Connect the PDU to a computer. See
Connecting the PDU to a Computer
(on page 7).
2. Use the connected computer to configure the PDU via the command line or web interface.
•Command line interface: See
Initial Network Configuration via CLI
(on page 9).
•Web interface: Launch the web browser on the computer, and type the link-local IP address or pdu.local to access
the PDU. Refer to
Log In, Log Out, and Password Change
in the Premium+ PDU with RackLink User Manual at
www.middleatlantic.com/resources/power-downloads.aspx
.

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For link-local IP address retrieval, see
Device Information
in the Premium+ PDU With RackLink User Manual at
www.middleatlantic.com/resources/power-downloads.aspx
.
Tip: To configure a number of PDUs quickly, see
Chapter 5: Bulk Configuration Methods
(on page 134).
Connecting the PDU to a Computer
The PDU can be connected to a computer for configuration via one of the following ports.
•USB-B port (male)
•ETHERNET port (female)
•CONSOLE port
To use the command line interface (CLI) for configuration, establish an CONSOLE or USB connection.
To use a web browser for configuration, make a network connection to the computer. The PDU is automatically configured
with the following link-local addressing in any network without DHCP available:
•
https://169.254.x.x (where x is a number)
•
https://pdu.local
See
APIPA and Link-Local Addressing
(on page 152).
Establish one of the following connections to a computer.
Serial connection for CONSOLE connector on the PDU:
1. Obtain a third-party RJ-45 to female DB9 adapter/cable, such as a Cisco console adapter/cable.
2. Connect the RJ-45 end of the cable to the CONSOLE port on the PDU.
3. Connect the other end to your computer's RS-232 port (COM).
4. Perform
Initial Network Configuration via CLI
(on page 9).

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USB connection:
1. A USB-to-serial driver is required in Windows®. Install this driver before connecting the USB cable. See
Installing the
USB-to-Serial Driver (Optional)
(on page 8).
2. Connect a USB cable between the PDU's USB-B port and a computer's USB-A port.
3. Perform
Initial Network Configuration via CLI
(on page 9).
Note: Not all serial-to-USB converters work properly with the PDU, so it is not recommended for use.
Direct network connection:
The Ethernet port must be enabled for this connection to work properly. Per default, the Ethernet port is enabled.
1. Connect one end of a standard network patch cable (Cat5e or better, not provided) to the ETHERNET port of the PDU.
2. Connect the other end to a computer's Ethernet port.
3. On the connected computer, launch a web browser to access the PDU, using either link-local addressing: pdu.local or
192.168.1.200. For more information, refer to
Log in, Log Out, and Password Change
in the Premium+ Sereis PDU
with RackLink User Manual at
www.middleatlantic.com/resources/power-downloads.aspx
.
Installing the USB-to-Serial Driver (Optional)
The PDU can emulate a USB-to-serial converter over a USB connection. A USB-to-serial driver named "RackLink Serial
Console" is required for Microsoft®Windows®operating systems.
Download the Windows driver for USB serial console at
www.middleatlantic.com/resources/power-downloads.aspx
. The
downloaded driver's name is racklink-serial-setup-<n>.exe , where <n> represents the file's version number.
There are two ways to install this driver: automatic and manual installation. Automatic driver installation is highly
recommended.
Automatic driver installation in Windows®:
1. Make sure the PDU is NOT connected to the computer via a USB cable.
2. Run racklink-serial-setup-<n>.exe on the computer and follow online instructions to install the driver.
Note: If any Windows security warning appears, accept it to continue the installation.
3. Connect the PDU to the computer via a USB cable. The driver is automatically installed.
Manual driver installation in Windows®:
1. Make sure the PDU has been connected to the computer via a USB cable.

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2. The computer detects the new device and the "Found New Hardware Wizard" dialog appears.
•If this dialog does not appear, choose Control Panel > System > Hardware > Device Manager, right-click the
RackLink Serial Console , and choose Update Driver.
3. Select the option of driver installation from a specific location, and then specify the location where both
dominion-serial.inf and dominion-serial.cat are stored.
Note: If any Windows security warning appears, accept it to continue the installation.
4. Wait until the installation is complete.
Note: If the PDU enters the disaster recovery mode when the USB serial driver is not installed yet, it may be shown as a
'GPS camera' in the Device Manager on the computer connected to it.
In Linux:
No additional drivers are required, but you must provide the name of the tty device, which can be found in the output of the
"dmesg" after connecting the PDU to the computer. Usually the tty device is "/dev/ttyACM#" or "/dev/ttyUSB#," where # is
an integer number.
For example, if you are using the kermit terminal program, and the tty device is "/dev/ttyACM0," perform the following
commands:
> set line /dev/ttyACM0
> Connect
Initial Network Configuration via CLI
After the PDU is connected to your network, you must provide it with an IP address and some additional networking
information.
This section describes the initial network configuration via a serial CONSOLE or USB connection. To configure the network
settings using the web interface, see
Configuring Network Settings
in the Premium+ Sereis PDU with RackLink User
Manual at
www.middleatlantic.com/resources/power-downloads.aspx
.
To configure the PDU:
1. On the computer connected to the PDU, open a communications program such as HyperTerminal or PuTTY.
2. Select the appropriate COM port, and set the following port settings:
•Bits per second = 115200 (115.2Kbps)
•Data bits = 8

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•Stop bits = 1
•Parity = None
•Flow control = None
Tip: For a USB connection, you can determine the COM port by choosing Control Panel > System > Hardware >
Device Manager, and locating the "RackLink Serial Console" under the Ports group.
3. In the communications program, press Enter to send a carriage return to the PDU.
4. The PDU prompts you to log in. Both user name and password are case sensitive.
a. Username: admin
b. Password: admin (or a new password if you have changed it).
5. If prompted to change the default password, change or ignore it.
•To change it, follow onscreen instructions to type your new password.
•To ignore it, simply press Enter.
The # prompt appears.
6. Type config and press Enter.
7. To configure network settings, type appropriate commands and press Enter. Refer to the following commands list. CLI
commands are case sensitive.
8. After finishing the network settings, type apply to save changes. To abort, type cancel.
Commands for wired networking:
The <ipvX> variable in the following commands is either ipv4 or ipv6 , depending on the type of IP protocol you are
configuring.
For the PDU, replace the variable <ETH> with either ‘ETH1’ or ‘ETH2’, depending on which Ethernet port you are
configuring.
•
General IP settings:
To set or enable
Use this command
IPv4 or IPv6 protocol network <ipvX> interface <ETH> enabled <option>
<option> = true , or false
IPv4 configuration method network ipv4 interface <ETH> configMethod <mode>
<mode> = dhcp (default) or static

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To set or enable
Use this command
IPv6 configuration method network ipv6 interface <ETH> configMethod <mode>
<mode> = automatic (default) or static
Preferred host name (optional) network <ipvX> interface <ETH> preferredHostName <name>
<name> = preferred host name
IP address returned by the DNS
server
network dns resolverPreference <resolver>
<resolver> =
preferV4 or preferV6
•
Static IP configuration:
To set
Use this command
Static IPv4 or IPv6 address network <ipvX> interface <ETH> address <ip address>
<ip address> = static IP address, with a syntax similar to the example below.
Example:
192.168.7.9/24
Static IPv4 or IPv6 gateway network <ipvX> gateway <ip address>
<ip address> = gateway's IP address
IPv4 or IPv6 primary DNS server network dns firstServer <ip address>
<ip address> = DNS server's IP address
IPv4 or IPv6 secondary DNS
server
network dns secondServer <ip address>
<ip address> = DNS server's IP address
IPv4 or IPv6 third DNS server network dns thirdServer <ip address>
<ip address> = DNS server's IP address
Commands for wireless networking:
•
General wireless settings
:
To set or enable
Use this command
Wireless interface network wireless enabled <option>
<option> =
true , or false
SSID network wireless SSID <ssid>
<ssid> = SSID string

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To set or enable
Use this command
BSSID network wireless BSSID <bssid>
<bssid> = AP MAC address or none
802.11n protocol network wireless enableHT <option>
<option> =
true , or false
Authentication method network wireless authMethod <method>
<method> = psk or eap
PSK network wireless PSK <psk>
<psk> = PSK string
EAP outer authentication network wireless eapOuterAuthentication <outer_auth>
<outer_auth> = PEAP
EAP inner authentication network wireless eapInnerAuthentication <inner_auth>
<inner_auth> = MSCHAPv2
EAP identity network wireless eapIdentity <identity>
<identity> = your user name for EAP authentication
EAP password network wireless eapPassword
When prompted to enter the password for EAP authentication, type the password.
EAP CA certificate network wireless eapCACertificate
When prompted to enter the CA certificate, open the certificate with a text editor, copy
and paste the content into the communications program.
The content to be copied from the CA certificate does NOT include the first line containing "BEGIN CERTIFICATE" and the
final line containing "END CERTIFICATE." If a certificate is installed, configure the following:
In order to
Use this command
Verify the certificate network wireless enableCertVerification <option1>
<option1> =
true or false
Accept an expired or not valid
certificate
network wireless allowOffTimeRangeCerts <option2>
<option2> =
true or false

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In order to
Use this command
Make the connection
successful by ignoring the
"incorrect" system time
network wireless allowConnectionWithIncorrectClock <option3>
<option3> =
true or false
•
Wireless IPv4 / IPv6 settings:
Commands for wireless IP settings are identical to those for wired networking. Just replace the variable <ETH> with the
word 'wireless'. The following illustrates a few examples.
To set or enable
Use this command
IPv4 configuration method network ipv4 interface WIRELESS configMethod <mode>
<mode> = dhcp (default) or static
IPv6 configuration method network ipv6 interface WIRELESS configMethod <mode>
<mode> = automatic (default) or static
To verify network settings:
After exiting the above configuration mode and the # prompt re-appears, type this command to verify all network settings.
show network
The IP address configured may take seconds to take effect.

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Chapter 3: Additional PDU Information
Reserving IP Addresses in DHCP Servers
The PDU uses its serial number as the client identifier in the DHCP request. Therefore, to successfully reserve an IP
address for the PDU in a DHCP server, use the PDU's serial number as the unique ID instead of the MAC address.
Since all network interfaces of the PDU can be simultaneously enabled and configured with diverse static IP addresses, the
client identifier of each network interface is different. The main difference is the absence/presence of a suffix, which is the
interface name added to the end of the serial number. The table below lists the client identifiers of all network interfaces.
Interface
Client identifier
ETHERNET (PDU) serial number
WIRELESS serial number plus the uppercase suffix "-WIRELESS"
You can reserve the IP addresses of more than one interfaces in the DHCP server if preferred.
Reserving IP in Windows
To reserve the IP address of any network interface in the Windows DHCP server, you must convert that interface's client
identifier into
hexadecimal ASCII codes.
For each interface's client identifier, see
Reserving IP Addresses in DHCP Servers
(on page 14).
In this example, it is assumed that the PDU serial number is PEG1A00003.
Windows IP address reservation example:
1. Convert the client identifier of the desired network interface into ASCII codes (hexadecimal).
Interface
Client identifier conversion
ETHERNET (PDU) PEG1A00003 = 50 45 47 31 41 30 30 30 30 33
WIRELESS PEG1A00003
-WIRELESS
= 50 45 47 31 41 30 30 30 30 33
2D 57 49 52 45 4C 45 53 53
The suffix comprising the dash symbol and the word "WIRELESS" is also converted.
2. In your DHCP server, bring up the New Reservation dialog, and separate the converted ASCII codes with spaces.
For example, to reserve the IP address of the ETHERNET or ETH1 interface, enter the following data in the dialog.
Field
Data entered
IP address The IP address you want to reserve.

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Field
Data entered
MAC address The following ASCII codes.
50 45 47 31 41 30 30 30 30 33
Other fields Configure as needed.
Reserving IP in Linux
There are two methods to reserve the IP address of any network interface in the standard Linux DHCP server (ISC DHCP
server):
•Convert an interface's client identifier into
hexadecimal ASCII codes.
•Use an interface's original client identifier without converting it into ASCII codes.
For each interface's client identifier, see
Reserving IP Addresses in DHCP Servers
(on page 14).
In the following examples, it is assumed that the PDU serial number is PEG1A00003, and the IP address you want to
reserve is 192.168.20.1.
Example with ASCII code conversion:
1. Convert the client identifier of the desired network interface into ASCII codes ( hexadecimal ).
Interface
Client identifier conversion
ETHERNET (PDU) PEG1A00003 = 50 45 47 31 41 30 30 30 30 33

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Interface
Client identifier conversion
WIRELESS PEG1A00003
-WIRELESS
= 50 45 47 31 41 30 30 30 30 33
2D 57 49 52 45 4C 45 53 53
The suffix comprising the dash symbol and the word "WIRELESS" is also converted.
2. Separate the converted ASCII codes with a colon, and a prefix "00:" must be added to the beginning of the converted
codes.
For example, the
converted client identifier of the ETHERNET or ETH1 interface looks like the following:
00:50:45:47:31:41:30:30:30:30:33
3. Now enter the converted client identifier with the following syntax.
host rlnk {
option dhcp-client-identifier = 00:50:45:47:31:41:30:30:30:30:33;
fixed-address 192.168.20.1;
}
Example without ASCII code conversion:
1. Use the original client identifier of the desired network interface. DO NOT convert them into ASCII codes.
2. A prefix "\000" must be added to the beginning of the client identifier.
For example, the client identifier of the ETHERNET or ETH1 interface looks like the following:
\000PEG1A00003
3. Now enter the original client identifier with the following syntax. The client identifier is enclosed in quotation marks.
host rlnk {
option dhcp-client-identifier = "\000PEG1A00003";
fixed-address 192.168.20.1;
}
Data for BTU Calculation
To calculate the heat (BTU/hr), use the following power data according to your model type in the BTU calculation formula.
Model name
Maximum power (Watt)
PDU 10 W

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Ways to Probe Existing User Profiles
This section indicates available ways to query existing user accounts on the PDU.
•With SNMP v3 activated, you get the "user unknown" error when the user name used to authenticate does not exist.
•Any user with the permission to view event rules can query all local existing users via JSON RPC.
•Any user with the permission to view the event log may get information about existing users from the log entries.
•Any authenticated users can query currently existing connection sessions, which show a list of associated user names.

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Chapter 4: Using the Command Line Interface
This section explains how to use the command line interface (CLI) to administer a PDU.
CLI commands are case sensitive.
About the Interface
The PDU provides a command line interface that enables data center administrators to perform some basic management
tasks.
Using this interface, you can do the following:
•Reset the PDU
•Display the PDU and network information, such as the device name, firmware version, IP address, and so on
•Configure the PDU and network settings
•Troubleshoot network problems
You can access the interface over a local connection using a terminal emulation program such as HyperTerminal, or via a
Telnet or SSH client such as PuTTY.
Note: Telnet access is disabled by default because it communicates openly and is thus insecure. To enable Telnet, refer to
Changing Telnet Settings
in the Premium+ PDU With RackLink User Manual at
www.middleatlantic.com/resources/power-downloads.aspx
.
Logging in to the CLI
Logging in via HyperTerminal over a local connection is a little different than logging in using SSH or Telnet.
If a security login agreement has been enabled, you must accept the agreement in order to complete the login. Users are
authenticated first and the security banner is checked afterwards.
With HyperTerminal
You can use any terminal emulation programs for local access to the command line interface.
This section illustrates HyperTerminal, which is part of Windows operating systems prior to Windows Vista.
To log in using HyperTerminal:
1. Connect your computer to the PDU via a local connection.

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2. Launch HyperTerminal on your computer and open a console window. When the window first opens, it is blank.
Make sure the COM port settings use this configuration:
•Bits per second = 115200 (115.2Kbps)
•Data bits = 8
•Stop bits = 1
•Parity = None
•Flow control = None
Tip: For a USB connection, you can determine the COM port by choosing Control Panel > System > Hardware >
Device Manager, and locating the "RackLink Serial Console" under the Ports group.
3. In the communications program, press Enter to send a carriage return to the PDU. The Username prompt appears.
4. Type a name and press Enter. The name is case sensitive. Then you are prompted to enter a password.
5. Type a password and press Enter. The password is case sensitive.
After properly entering the password, the # or > system prompt appears. For more information, see
Different CLI
Modes and Prompts
(on page 20).
Tip: The "Last Login" information, including the date and time, is also displayed if the same user profile was used to log
in to the product's web interface or CLI.
6. You are now logged in to the command line interface and can begin administering the PDU.
With SSH or Telnet
You can remotely log in to the command line interface (CLI) using an SSH or Telnet client, such as PuTTY.
Note: PuTTY is a free program you can download from the Internet. See PuTTY's documentation for details on
configuration.
To log in using SSH or Telnet:
1. Ensure SSH or Telnet has been enabled. For more information, refer to
Configuring Network Services
in the Premium+
PDU With RackLink User Manual at
www.middleatlantic.com/resources/power-downloads.aspx
.

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2. Launch an SSH or Telnet client and open a console window. A login prompt appears.
3. Type a name and press Enter. The name is case sensitive.
Note: If using the SSH client, the name must NOT exceed 25 characters. Otherwise, the login fails.
Then you are prompted to enter a password.
4. Type a password and press Enter. The password is case sensitive.
5. After properly entering the password, the # or > system prompt appears. For more information, see
Different CLI
Modes and Prompts
(on page 20).
Tip: The "Last Login" information, including the date and time, is also displayed if the same user profile was used to log
in to this product's web interface or CLI.
6. You are now logged in to the command line interface and can begin administering the PDU.
Different CLI Modes and Prompts
Depending on the login name you use and the mode you enter, the system prompt in the CLI varies.
•User Mode: When you log in as a normal user, who may not have full permissions to configure the PDU, the
>
prompt
appears.
•Administrator Mode: When you log in as an administrator, who has full permissions to configure the PDU, the
#
prompt
appears.
•Configuration Mode: You can enter the configuration mode from the administrator or user mode. In this mode, the
prompt changes to
config:#
or
config:>
and you can change the PDU and network configurations. See
Entering
Configuration Mode
(on page 42).
•Diagnostic Mode: You can enter the diagnostic mode from the administrator or user mode. In this mode, the prompt
changes to
diag:#
or
diag:>
and you can perform the network troubleshooting commands, such as the ping command.
See
Entering Diagnostic Mode
(on page 130).