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
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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.
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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.
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Depth: half depth or full depth; default is half-depth PDU
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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.
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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:
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:
- Add 16 for the port count and NEMA 5-20R for the Port type.
- 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!