Switched PDUs

The NPS can be configured via SSH or SNMP, or locally via the serial console port. The user-friendly menus and commands allow you assign a location name, set system parameters and view outlet status. Outlets can be switched on, off, rebooted or set to user-defined default status using outlet numbers or names.

Once you've configured the unit, simply mount the unit in a standard 19" rack with the rack fixings provided, connect the power cable of your switches, routers, firewalls etc. directly to the power outlets of the NPS, Connect the power supply cables and you're ready to go. Now you can remotely power on, off or reboot any attached device from anywhere with a network or phone connection.

In addition to performing on-demand reboots and power switching, the NPS also includes an assortment of administrator-defined alarm features, which can be used to automatically reboot or switch outlets when high rack temperatures, open circuit breakers, power supply irregularities, unresponsive network elements and other important events and factors are detected. When any of these alarm functions are triggered, the NPS can also provide notification via email, SNMP trap or SYSLOG message. Each alarm includes a configuration menu that can be used to customize alarm triggers and response actions to fit the requirements of your specific application.

Access to the NPS command mode is password protected to prevent unauthorized users from invoking sensitive switching and configuration functions. Both the Web Browser Interface and Command Line Interface require the user to enter a password and username before allowing access.

The NPS also features four different levels of user accounts; Administrator Level, Super User Level, User Level and View Only Level. Administrators are allowed access to all configuration and operational commands. Super Users are allowed to direct switching commands to any outlet and can view configuration menus, but are not allowed to change configuration parameters. User accounts are allowed to invoke switching commands, but are limited to the switched outlets that are specifically defined for the user account. View Only level accounts are allowed to display NPS status screens, but are not allowed to invoke switching commands or configuration commands.

When temperature readings exceed user-defined critical values, the NPS can decrease the amount of heat being generated within the rack by temporarily shutting down non-essential devices; when readings return to acceptable levels, the NPS will restore power to these devices.