Outlet AutoReboot

If Outlet AutoReboot is Enabled, PDU will perform a power cycle for outlets that are ON when communication with the assigned website/IP address is lost.

You can access this page from Manage > PDUs > Detail > AutoReboot

Configuring the Outlet Reboot

To configure the outlet reboot, complete the following steps:

1. Select the outlet from the list and click Edit.

1. Enable the AutoReboot function.

2. Specify the condition that prompts an auto reboot and enter the host details.

1. Click OK and then click Apply.

Outlet Timeout settings

This allows you to configure the Autoreboot timeout settings.

• AutoReboot Ping interval: the time period that will ping to the connected devices.

• AutoReboot Delay Time: Sets the amount of time before AutoReboot resumes pinging once an auto reboot has been performed.

• AutoReboot Attempts: Amount of auto-reboots to attempt when communication with a website/IP address is lost.

Reset Autoreboot Attempts

The Reset action will appear when the outlet has reached the maximum number of auto-reboot attempts. The AutoReboot feature uses Ping to check if devices connected to its outlets are working properly. If the "Pinged Host" encounters ongoing network issues, the PDU automatically reboots the related outlet to resolve the problem. This is particularly useful in unmanned locations, as it minimizes downtime, reduces the need for manual intervention, and ensures the stable operation of critical infrastructure.

Why do we need the "Reset" feature in the AutoReboot function?

Currently, the releated outlet will STOP the AutoReboot mechanism once the maximum number of AutoReboot attempts has been reached.

However, after the administrator resolves the issue with the abnormal device connected to the outlet, they may not always be aware that the AutoReboot function has stopped.

To address this challenge, a new feature "Reset" Action is introduced to allow the AutoReboot mechanism to be restarted directly from the cloud interface.

How to Configure

When an outlet reaches the maximum reboot attempts, EnGenius Cloud will show a "Reset" button in the "TIMEOUT SETTINGS" section of the AutoReboot page, located under MANAGE > PDU > PDU List > Click Specific PDU > Detail, prompting the user to take action.

After clicking "Reset" to allow the AutoReboot mechanism to be restarted. It requires firmware: v1.0.20 or later.