Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V User Manual

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9.3.

The Automated Mode

The Automated Mode allows the Outlet Managed PDU to execute switching and

reboot commands, without displaying menus or generating response messages.

Automated Mode is designed to allow the Outlet Managed PDU to be controlled by

a device which can generate commands to control power switching functions without

human intervention.

When Automated Mode is enabled, the /ON, /OFF, /BOOT, /DPL and /X commands

are executed without a "Sure?" confirmation prompt and without command response

messages; the only reply to these commands is the command prompt, which is

displayed when the command is complete.

Note that although Automated Mode can be enabled using either the Web Browser

Interface or Text Interface, Automated Mode is designed primarily for users who

wish to send ASCII commands to the Outlet Managed PDU without operator

intervention, and therefore does not specifically apply to the Web Browser Interface.

When Automated Mode is enabled, the Web Browser Interface can still be used to

invoke On / Off / Boot commands.

Notes:

• When Automated Mode is enabled, all Outlet Managed PDU

password security functions are disabled, and users are able
to access System Level command functions (including the
configuration menus) and control plugs without entering a
password.

• If you need to enable the Automated Mode, but want to restrict

network access to Outlet Managed PDU configuration menus, it
is recommended to enable and configure the IP Security Function
as described in Section 5.9.3.

To enable/disable Automated Mode, access the System Parameters menu (see

Section 5.3,) then set the "Automated Mode" option to "On". When Automated

Mode is enabled, Outlet Managed PDU functions will change as follows:

1. All Password Security Suppressed: When a user attempts to access

command mode, the password prompt will not be displayed at either the

Console Port or the Network Port. Unless specifically restricted by the IP

Security Function, all users will be allowed to access both switching and

configuration functions, and all commands will be immediately accepted

without the requirement to enter a password.