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PDUs (power distribution units) control and optimize how power flows to infrastructure devices like servers, routers, firewalls, and switches. PDUs are difficult to manage remotely, for a couple of reasons. First, many aren’t network-connected, so configuring and updating new devices or fixing problems typically requires tedious, on-site work. Those that do have network connectivity tend to lack automation capabilities and integrations with other tools, so they have to be manually and individually managed. In modern enterprise environments with complex, distributed networks, managing hundreds of individual power devices one at a time is extremely challenging.
A serial console solves this problem by physically connecting to multiple PDUs and using a dedicated network interface to enable remote PDU management. A next-gen solution like Nodegrid also provides a centralized management platform that teams can use to remotely administer all of the PDUs and other infrastructure devices deployed across the entire distributed network. Plus, Nodegrid has an open architecture that supports third-party power software and automation to streamline infrastructure management and boost operational efficiency.
This guide to serial console PDU management explains everything you need to know to get started with remote power control and automated provisioning using the Nodegrid platform.
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