User's Manual

b. Double-click on the downloaded installation package (setup.exe). A dialog box will
indicate that the server will be verified to ensure it meets the minimum requirements
for installing the Rack Power Manager software.
c. For Linux, enter the following command to access the readme file: less /<mount
point>/RPM/readme. For example, the following command accesses the readme file on
the /media/cdrom mount point.
less /media/cdrom/Rack Power Manager/readme
4. If the current version of the Rack Power Manager software is already installed, the Installed
Product Found: Same Version message box will appear. Click OK to reinstall the Rack
Power Manager software or Cancel to exit setup.
5. The Check for an UPDATED version window will open. (If the Rack Power Manager
software is already installed on the dedicated server, a message box will display. Click OK
to close the box.)
a. Click Next to reinstall the software, or click Cancel to stop the reinstallation.
b. Click Check for UPDATES and then click Next to check the Avocent web site for the
most recent Rack Power Manager software installation package. Go to step 5.
-or-
Click Next to install the DVD or downloaded version of the Rack Power
Manager software. Go to step 6.
6. If a newer version of the Rack Power Manager software is found, an Update Available
message appears.
a. Click OK to download the latest Rack Power Manager software installation package.
The installation will be cancelled and the server’s default web browser will launch and
open in the Product Upgrades and Options page of the Avocent web site.
-or-
Click Cancel to resume installation of the older version of the Rack Power
Manager software. Go to step 6.
b. Type your email address and password, and then click Submit to log in to the web site.
c. Download the Rack Power Manager software installation package, log out and close
the web browser. Return to step 2.
7. The Introduction window will open. Follow the on screen instructions.
8. For a new database installation, click Next to install a new PostgreSQL database.
a. Choose a location to install the database.
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