Users Guide

Scheduling (PTAS) and helps in balancing the data center workload, efficient server utilization, and
thermal management from a rack level. CFM or the system airflow graph is useful from a group level (data
center, room, aisle, rack, or custom groups). The values are collected only from the devices that support
this feature.
1. In the left pane, click Devices → Managed Group
2. Select a data center, room, aisle, or any rack in the data center.
The details of the selected entity are displayed in the Details section
3. Click System Airflow History.
The System Airflow History — <data center name> window is displayed.
4. Select the time period and attributes displayed:
a. To select the time period represented in the graph, click the buttons along the top of the graph.
NOTE: To move along the data stream over time, click the navigation arrows below the graph.
A rack may not be displayed in the rack utilization graph if:
• the actual power of a device or devices in the rack exceeds the specified power capacity.
• the estimated maximum power for a device in the rack is not set.
Monitoring PDU Power
Starting from OMPC 3.1, you can monitor the power from a device or group level. You can also view the
PDU socket connection mapping with the device.
To monitor PDU power, click Devices in the left pane, navigate to the PDU, and refer to the details
section of the screen.
The instantaneous power value of the PDU is displayed, and the details section of the screen also lists the
PDU details read from the device. It displays NA when the data is not provided on the PDU device.
Monitoring UPS Power
To monitor UPS power, click Devices in the left pane, and then navigate to and select the UPS. The UPS
details are displayed in the detail portion of the screen.
The instantaneous power value of the UPS is shown, as well as the UPS details read from the device. It
displays NA when the data is not provided on the UPS.
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