Version 6.0 CDU Firmware Update
Version 6.0 CDU Firmware Update
New Firmware with Smart Load Shedding and Remote Shutdown Agent
(Reno, NV), February 1, 2007 – New Version 6.0 Sentry Cabinet Power Distribution Unit (CDU) firmware by Server Technology in now released and posted on the web at www.servertech.com. This integral, web based, browser interface provides Cabinet PDU users remote configuration and management capabilities with power and environmental monitoring. Version 6.0 includes the following features:
• New “look and Feel”
• Remote Shutdown Agent
• Smart Load Shedding
• Power Information
• LDAPS (LDAP over TLS/SSL)
With Smart Load Shedding Server Technology is the first to offer data center managers the ability to automatically manage individual devices based on key operating parameters. These key parameters include temperature, in-feed load and UPS power status. Should the temperature or current load exceed defined thresholds or the UPS lose power and go onto battery, all or a portion of the devices in the equipment cabinet may be automatically shed to ensure longer operational life of the critical devices.
If one or more of the devices being shed is a server, a graceful shutdown may be accomplished via a Remote Shutdown Agent. This Remote Shutdown Agent intervenes before power is shutoff to the device to protect valuable data and is compatible with Windows, Linux, HP-UX, Sun Solaris, AIX and Netware operating systems. This Remote Shutdown Agent is independent of Smart Load Shedding and a PDU that is capable of working with a remote shutdown agent can also provide a graceful shutdown of servers during a standard remote re-boot, if a server locks up.
When the specific threshold is no longer being exceeded or the UPS comes off of battery a user configured autorecovery will restore power to the load shed devices. This feature is fully configurable and it is up to the operator if the system will be allowed to auto-recover on none or all of the configured key parameters i.e. temperature, current load, or if the UPS is back on main power.
About Server Technology:
Server Technology, Inc., designs and manufactures intelligent power distribution products for enterprise data centers, service providers and branch office locations. Founded in 1984, Server Technology is recognized as a leader in innovative Remote Power Management solutions. The company’s line of Sentry™ power products eliminates unnecessary trips to remote locations and minimizes the impact of locked-up internetworking equipment on business critical networks, combining intelligent power distribution, remote management and power measurement. Server Technology is located in Reno, Nevada and can be reached at (800) 835-1515, or on the Web at www.servertech.com.
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Server Technology Inc.
www.servertech.com
1-800-835-1515
