APC AP8861 Manuel D’Utilisation

Administrator only

Define how the Rack PDU will obtain its network settings, including the IP address, 

subnet mask, and default gateway. Then configure the BOOTP or DHCP server settings.

To use a DHCP server to obtain network settings:

1. Type 

boot -b dhcp

2. Enable the requirement that the DHCP server provide the APC cookie:

boot -c enable

Administrator, Device User

Navigate to a folder in the directory structure of the Rack PDU.

To change to the 

ssh

 folder and confirm that an SSH security certificate was uploaded to 

the Rack PDU:

1. Type 

cd ssh

 and press 

E

NTER

. 

2. Type 

dir

 and press 

E

NTER

 to list the files stored in the SSH folder.

To return to the main directory folder, type:

cd ..

Administrator, Device User

Clear reset reason.

-b
<boot 
mode>

dhcp | bootp | 
manual

Define how the TCP/IP settings will be configured when the Rack PDU 
turns on, resets, or restarts. See “TCP/IP and Communication Settings” on 
page 59 for information about each boot mode setting.

-c

enable | disable

dhcp

 and dhcpBootp boot modes only. Enable or disable the requirement 

that the DHCP server provide the APC cookie.

The default values for these three settings generally do not need to be changed: 
-v <vendor class>: APC
-i <client id>: The MAC address of the Rack PDU, which uniquely identifies it on the network
-u <user class>: The name of the application firmware module