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Defining PDU Models

The PDU data entry form has an optional field for PDU models. However, defining a PDU model is required if the PDU is rack mounted and/or you want to track the ports of the PDU.

Menu : DataCenter > Power Units > Power Unit Models

Adding a PDU Model​

Add a PDU model

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PDU Model Field definitions​

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  • Name: Define the model name. Choose a descriptive, yet understandable name so it's easy for you to differentiate between the different PDU models you have when defining your PDUs.

  • Size: Size (in rack Units). Define your PDUs size if it is going to be rack mounted OR define the size of your left- or right-mounted PDUs (e.g. 10U or 20U). If not specified, PDU will be assumed to be a rack displayed PDU, either left-side or right-side mounted of the default size 20U.

  • Depth: half depth or full depth; default is half-depth PDU

  • Front / Back Image: Use the front/back image fields to specify your own custom images to represent the front & back of your PDU on the rack display screen.

  • Manufacturer: Specify PDU manufacturer

Adding Ports to a PDU Model​

Ports should be added during the creation of a new "PDU model", which is in essence, a template; all PDUs that are assigned a given model will inherit their configuration from these PDU models. Ports (power outlets) are added to a model once to match their physical layout, and individual PDUs inherit this configuration based on the PDU model each is assigned.

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Adding Ports to a PDU Model​

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Ports can be added either in Bulk, or one at a time:

Add ports to PDU model

This step is critical if you want to define ports for your PDUs!

It is important to emphasize that the PDU model acts as a template for the ports in the PDU. You cannot directly add ports to the PDU. PDU ports for a PDU can only be created based on PDU models.

Note: PDU models are templates!​

A PDU model is primarily a set of output connection types and a port count. Take for example an APC PDU with (16) NEMA 5-20R ports: To create this PDU:

  1. Add 16 for the port count and NEMA 5-20R for the Port type.
  2. If necessary, add your own port types (multiple types of ports with varying numbers of port counts are allowed. Finally, ensure you double check your port layouts - Making changes to the port layout of an existing PDU model will not change any existing PDUs defined based on this model. Only new PDUs will be affected!