Chapter 6. Using the environmental monitoring probe
Note:
The environmental monitoring probe comes with the PDU+ models, except
the DPI C13 3-phase PDU+. For the DPI C13 3-phase PDU+, you can order the
environmental monitoring probe at the time of purchase.
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:
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The hot-swap feature simplifies installation by enabling you to install the probe
safely without turning off power to the PDU or to the loads that are connected to
it.
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It monitors temperature and humidity information of any environment that you
want to protect your critical equipment.
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It measures temperatures between 0 and 80°C (32 and 176°F) with an accuracy
of ±1°C.
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It measures relative humidity between 10 and 90% with an accuracy of ±5%.
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It can be located away from the PDU with a CAT5 network cable up to 20 m
(65.6 ft) long.
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It monitors the status of the two user-provided contact devices.
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Temperature, humidity, and contact closure status can be displayed through a
web browser.
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User-selectable alarm thresholds enable you to define acceptable temperature or
humidity limits
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E-mail notification through Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP), using e-mail
client software when acceptable alarm limits are exceeded or contact status
changes.
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