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3.3.6. Settings / Groups
This page is used to create, modify and delete groups of power outlets which can be controlled by the
ePowerSwitch 8M+
R2
. This functionality is particularly useful if you have to control the power supply of
devices using redundant power supplies. You can create groups including several power outlets
distributed on several ePowerSwitch Satellite devices.
- To delete an existing group, click on "Delete" of the corresponding device.
- To add or remove power outlets to/from an existing group, click on "Edit" of the corresponding device.
- To deactivate a Group, uncheck the box "Activated" of the corresponding group.
- To add a new group, click on "Add a New Group" on the right side of the page. A new page appears,
allowing you to set all parameters of the group.
Activated
This check box must be checked to activate the group. It enables to deactivate temporarily a group of
Power outlets while keeping all its settings for a later use.
Group Id:
The ePowerSwitch 8M+
R2
automatically creates an ID Code to clearly identify each group of power outlets.
All the ID Codes used to identify groups start with the letter "G".
Group Name:
In this field, enter the name you want to give to the selected group. The name can be from 1 to 32
characters long, and can contain alphanumeric characters.
Do not use quotes or special characters in labels!
Device:
In this drop-down list, choose an ePowerSwitch from which you want to add power outlets to the selected
group.
Power Outlets:
This field is used to add and remove power outlets to/from the group.
- To add power outlets to the group, press the Ctrl key and click on the power outlets of the ePowerSwitch
selected in the field above. The selected power outlets are marked dark blue and their names are listed
at the right of the field "Power Outlets".
- To remove a power outlet from the group, press the Ctrl key and click on the power outlet you wish to
remove.
