Chapter
5.
Using
the
environmental
monitoring
probe
The
environmental
monitoring
probe
is
a
connectivity
device
that
enables
you
to
remotely
monitor
the
temperature,
humidity,
and
status
of
two
contact
devices
through
a
standard
Web
browser,
providing
greater
power
management
control
and
flexible
monitoring.
You
can
use
the
environmental
monitoring
probe
with
any
IBM
DPI
PDU+
models.
When
the
environmental
monitoring
probe
is
connected
to
the
RJ-45
console
connector
on
the
PDU,
temperature
and
humidity
readings
are
automatically
displayed
in
the
Web
interface.
To
access
the
readings,
you
must
run
the
Web
browser
and
connect
to
the
PDU
IP
address
.
RJ-45
connector
Evironmental
monitoring
probe
Features
The
environmental
monitoring
probe
has
the
following
features:
v
Hot-swappable
feature
simplifies
installation
by
enabling
you
to
install
the
probe
safely
without
powering
down
the
PDU
or
loads
connected
to
it.
v
Monitors
temperature
and
humidity
information
of
any
environment
you
want
to
protect
your
critical
equipment.
v
Measures
temperatures
between
0
-
80°C
(32
-
176°F)
with
an
accuracy
of
±1°C.
v
Measures
relative
humidity
between
10
-
90%
RH
with
an
accuracy
of
±5%.
v
Can
be
located
away
from
the
PDU
with
a
CAT5
network
cable
up
to
20
m
(65.6
ft)
long.
v
Monitors
the
status
of
the
two
user-provided
contact
devices.
v
Temperature,
humidity
and
contact
closure
status
can
be
displayed
through
a
Web
browser.
v
User
selectable
alarm
thresholds
enable
you
to
define
acceptable
temperature
or
humidity
limits
v
notification
through
simple
transfer
protocol
(SMTP)
using
client
software
when
acceptable
alarm
limits
are
exceeded
or
contacts
status
changes.
v
Changes
in
contact
closure
status
are
logged
in
the
PDU
Event
History
log
v
When
temperature
and
humidity
values
exceed
user-selectable
limits,
the
event
is
logged
in
the
PDU
Event
History
log.
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Copyright
IBM
Corp.
2006
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