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Critical Load and Non-Critical Load Outlets

“Critical Load” (CL) tends to refer to desktop computers or servers which require safe shutdown during the event of power failure. “Non-Critical Load” outlets refers to redundant equipment such as monitors or other peripherals and should be connected to the NCL outlets to be powered off early in order to save additional battery runtime for Read More ›

What is Firewire?

Firewire or FireWire® Cable is also known as IEEE 1394. The original release of IEEE 1394-1995 is now known as Firewire 400. It can transfer data between devices at 100, 200, or 400 Mbit/s. The cable’s maximum length is limited to 14.8 ft. (4.5 meters), but you can have up to 16 cables daisy-chained by using active repeaters, external hubs, or internal hubs.

How do I set a static IP address for my PDU?

Install and run the power device network utility software. Once open, click on the underlined IP address to login. Once logged in, click on the System tab and select Network Service. On the next screen double click your PDU’s MAC address. This will direct you to the Device Setup screen so you can set a Read More ›

What readings does the switched metered-by-outlet PDU provide?

CyberPower switched metered-by-outlet PDUs provide device-level and circuit-level monitoring of input power (V), input frequency (Hz), load (A, kW, kVA), peak load (A) and energy usage (kWh); and outlet-level monitoring of load (A, kW), peak load (kW) and energy usage (kWh).

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