Sun Rack II Power Distribution Units User's Guide

Prepare to Connect an Original PDU to a Static IP Address Network

In order to configure the PDU metering unit to use a static IP address, you must first connect the PDU metering unit to a system using a point-to-point connection. After making this point-to-point connection, you can configure the static IP network settings.

1. Gather the following:

   • An Oracle Solaris system or PC system, which you use to make a point-to-point connection to the PDU metering unit

   • A crossover patch cable, needed to connect the system with the PDU metering unit (see Crossover Cable Pinout Diagram for the pin descriptions of an crossover patch cable)

   • A standard Ethernet cable for the final network connection

   • A system on the network to log in to the PDU metering unit

2. Ask your network administrator for the following information about the network:

   • IP address—a permanent IP address for the PDU metering unit

   • Subnetmask number—identifies the local portion of the local area network (LAN)

   • Default gateway—address of a router or a system on the network that serves as an access point to another network

3. If you have already connected the PDU's power input leads to the AC power source, disconnect the power input leads to power off the PDU.
4. Use one of the following procedures to configure your Oracle Solaris system or PC system for a point-to-point connection:

   • Configure a Windows PC for a Point-to-Point Connection

   • Configure an Oracle Solaris System for a Point-to-Point Connection

5. After configuring the system, connect the PDU to the network.

   See Connect an Original PDU to a Static IP Address Network.