User guide

Chapter 6: Port Configuration and Port Access Application
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Toggle Power
The Toggle Power function lets you power on or off the device that is
connected to the associated outlet on a Power Distribution Unit (PDU).
For example, if a router is connected to one of the outlets on the PDU,
you can toggle the router’s power on or off.
You must configure the association of outlets to the target port of the
device before you can use the Toggle Power feature. Assign a power
port to the serial target from the Device Settings > Port Configuration tab
of the device. If you have not done this, the system displays a message
stating that the target is not associated with a power outlet.
Note: If RSC is launched through CC-SG (version 4.x onwards) by users
without the permission to toggle power, the option Toggle Power will
appear as disabled.
1. Select Toggle Power to turn the device (router) on or off. A prompt
appears displaying the current status of the outlet(s). You can turn
the device on or off depending on its current status.
2. If you select No, the system returns you to the RSC screen.
3. If you select Yes, the system sends the power command to either
turn on or off the outlets associated to the target port of the device.
If you receive a:
 Hardware error message: this means that the PDU command failed.
Software error message: this means that another user is controlling the
power outlet and the power control command cannot be sent.