Dominion
®
PX
®
– Frequently Asked Questions
© 2012 Raritan Inc. Page 1 of 7 V1121 R1 April, 2012
Dominion
®
PX
®
What is Dominion PX (PX)?
The Dominion PX is an intelligent rack Power Distribution Unit (iPDU) that allows
users to monitor power and environmental conditions such as temperature and
humidity.
It can be used as a stand-alone power distribution unit, or integrated with Raritan’s
Power IQ
®
energy management software, KVM switches and CommandCenter
®
Secure Gateway (CC-SG).
Is Raritan new to the rack
power distribution unit
market?
No. On the contrary, Raritan has been in the rack power distribution business
since 2003.
Can the PX be used as a
stand-alone device?
Yes. It can be used either as a stand-alone power management unit or it can be
integrated with Raritan’s access and management products, including Power IQ
and CommandCenter Secure Gateway.
Does PX work with Raritan’s
CommandCenter Secure
Gateway?
Yes. PX is deployable as part of an enterprise-wide management solution with
Raritan’s CommandCenter Secure Gateway. Hundreds of PX units can be
managed via CommandCenter Secure Gateway directly or through Dominion SX
(serial only), KX and Paragon
®
II.
How can I consolidate the
sites where I have a PX
installed? What if I have other
PDU brands as well?
The Raritan Power IQ software manages rack PDUs, providing a single Web
interface for outlet, rack and data center power, current, voltage, temperature and
humidity monitoring and remote outlet switching. Power IQ manages the PX and
third-party rack PDUs, and can also be integrated with data warehouse and
enterprise reporting systems.
Raritan’s CommandCenter Secure Gateway is designed specifically to provide
centralized management. It is the ideal solution if you are looking to consolidate
management of devices such as PX with other Raritan network-based products.
For IP-based consolidation, SNMP or external Command Line Interface (CLI),
scripting may be considered.
How does the PX differ from
Raritan Remote Power
Control (RPC) and PM units?
PX offers additional features such as outlet-level power monitoring, access via
both Ethernet (TCP IP) and serial for remote access, an intuitive browser-based
GUI, support for optional temperature and humidity sensors and other flexible
access methods.
Can the firmware on the PX
be upgraded?
Yes. The architecture of the PX enables easy firmware upgrades via updates from
Raritan.com so you can have the latest functionality without having to buy new
hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
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