Users Guide
NOTE: To view updated location information on supported device, you must make sure the device
status has a Connected status in Power Center. It may take a few minutes for location information
to update in device firmware.
Creating a new group
A group can represent the actual structure of a data center, room, aisle, rack, or custom. You can nest
groups in parent-child relationships to represent how the devices in your data center are physically
configured.
1. In the left pane, click Devices → Managed Group.
2. In the task menu, click Add New.
The Add New Device/Group window is displayed. By default, the Root devices group is selected.
3. Enter a name for the group in the Name text box.
NOTE: The name must be unique across groups and devices under the parent group.
4. From the Type drop-down list, select the group type.
The available options are:
• Datacenter
• Room
• Aisle
• Rack
• Custom
For racks,
• Select the space capacity from the Space Capacity (U) drop-down list.
• Enter the power capacity in the Power Capacity (W) text box. The power capacity is determined
by the power distribution to the rack.
• (Optional) Select the Use PDU Power Consumption check box. By default, this check box is
cleared.
5. Enter a description for the group in the Description text box.
6. Click Finish to save the new group or click Cancel to return to the Devices → Managed Group
screen without saving the changes.
Moving device groups or devices
You can move a manually added device to an existing group as well as move groups of devices from one
group or rack to another. You can also move a group of devices from one slot to another slot in a rack.
To move a device from one slot to another within a rack, see Manage Racks.
NOTE: Any power policies in effect is recalculated after moving a group.
1. In the left pane, click Devices → Managed Groups.
2. Select the device group you want to move.
3. In the task menu, click Move.
The Move To Group window is displayed with the list of groups. The Current Entity field displays the
name of the group with which the devices are currently associated.
The Move To displays the Other option that is selected by default.
4. Select the group to which you want to move the group or device.
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