Owners manual

Rack Power Filter: Using the Network Management Card4
Getting Started
To start using the Rack Power Filter:
1. Install the Rack Power Filter. See the Installation and Operation guide included with the unit
(APC part number 990-4316).
2. Apply power and connect to your network.
3. Establish network settings. (See “Establishing Network Settings” on this page.)
4. Begin using the Rack Power Filter by way of one of the following:
– “Web Interface” on page 37
– “Command Line Interface” on page 10
– Use the display interface on the unit. See the Installation and Operation guide for details.
Establishing Network Settings
You must configure the following TCP/IP settings before the Rack Power Filter can operate on a
network:
• IP address of the Rack Power Filter
• Subnet mask
• Default gateway
Note: If a default gateway is unavailable, use the IP address of a computer that is
located on the same subnet as the Rack Power Filter and that is usually running. The
Rack Power Filter uses the default gateway to test the network when traffic is very
light.
Caution: Do not use the loopback address (127.0.0.1) as the default gateway address
for the Rack Power Filter. It disables the card and requires you to reset TCP/IP settings
to their defaults using a local serial login.
See “Watchdog Features” on page 3 for more information about the watchdog role of
the default gateway.
TCP/IP configuration methods
Use one of the following methods to define the TCP/IP settings needed by the Rack Power Filter:
• “Device IP Configuration Wizard” on page 85
• “DHCP and BOOTP configuration” on page 5
• “Command Line Interface” on page 7
INI file utility
You can use the INI file export utility to export INI file settings from a configured Rack Power Filters to
one or more unconfigured Rack Power Filters. For more information, see “Use an .ini File” on page 81.