The PX is categorized as a rack PDU in dcTrack. This section describes the procedure to add the PX to dcTrack for management. For more information, see the dcTrack User Guide that accompanies the dcTrack.
To add a rack PDU:
From the Explorer Menu, select Power Items > Rack PDU.
Select Add from the Page Mode drop-down in the toolbar.
Select Add a New Item from the Actions drop-down in the toolbar.
At a minimum, complete all of the required fields on the Detail 1 page. Complete additional fields as needed.
Enter the rack PDU ID.
Select the make and model.
Assign the rack PDU to cabinet and rail position.
Note: Once a status of Installed is applied to a item, placement fields cannot be edited in Edit mode. This means that rail positions cannot be changed once the item is installed. As a workaround, administrators can edit items from the Items & Ports page in Classic View.
Select the cabinet side if the rack PDU is vertically mounted.
Note: Twelve vertically mounted rack PDUs are supported per cabinet. Horizontally mounted/rack mounted rack PDUs do not apply to this step since there is no side to select.
If you are adding a Raritan PX2 device for asset sensor management purposes, see Adding a PX2 to dcTrack for information on adding this item as a rack PDU.
Create ports as needed. See Creating Ports.
Complete all relevant Detail 2 information (if needed):
Enter notes (if applicable).
Enter maintenance and support information (if applicable).
Complete custom user fields (if applicable).
Click Save. The saved item is given a status of Planned. Since the item has a status of new, it appears in red on the cabinet elevation.
To submit a request for approval, select Install Item Request from the Actions drop-down. After the Gatekeeper has reviewed and approved the request, a work order to physically add the item in the data center is generated by the Gatekeeper.