Power-on sequencing with a smart PDU ensures that connected equipment receives power in a specific order and at controlled time intervals. This prevents electrical overload and protects devices from potential damage. It also allows critical equipment to be prioritized during startup—for example, in the event of a power outage, a smart PDU can be configured to power on essential systems like servers hosting vital applications before other devices.
This tutorial will guide you through setting up power-on sequencing specificallyfor SynLink SP and netBooter DX series PDUs. If you're looking to configure power-on sequencing for a different PDU series, you can browse our other support articles for guidance.
Setting Up Power On Sequencing
1. Set up your PDU and have it accessible via it's IP address.
2. Navigate to System -> Outlets and set each outlet to stay OFF during PDU bootup. Set Power Up Initial State to OFF for each PDU
3. Navigate to System - Groups and create a New Outlet Group. Set the Reboot Sequence Delay to the necessary waterfall delay timing.
4. Create a new action under Automation. Select Switch Outlet Group. and Select outlets ON.
5. Create a new event under Automation. Select event type System Power Recovery Event, and choose any Bank for detection. Choose the action you created previously.
The device should now turn on outlets in a sequence on bootup.
