Options for Managing Power

The follwoing sections describe the different ways that authorized users can perform power management through the KVM.

•	Controlling Power Through the WMI IPDU Power Management Forms

Through the WMI’s IPDU Power Management form, authorized users can perform power management on any device plugged into a PM connected to the AUX port. Administrators must configure users for IPDU power management.

•	Controlling Power While Connected to KVM Ports

Users who have power management permissions can do power management while connected to servers through KVM ports by using a keyboard shortcut that brings up a power management screen on the OSD. The default keyboard shortcut is Ctrl+k p.

Through the On Screen Display (OSD), administrators and users can make a direct local connection and manage power of local devices. KVM users who have power management permissions can do power management while connected by using a keyboard shortcut that brings up a power management screen.