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Project tag search 128Project Tasks 128Committing tasks 130Deleting tasks 131Reservations 131Reservation properties 131Zero U and shelf space reservat

Figure 11.3: Set Rack OrderRack timelineIn order to better visualize the changes made to a rack over time, you can display a rack timeline for a selec

To display a rack timeline:1. Open the appropriate rack in rack view.2. Highlight the rack. If the rack is not selected, the Show Rack Time option is

3. A confirmation message displays asking if you want to delete permanently, click OK.To update an asset in shelf space:1. Select an asset in shelf sp

4. Click the Flip button located in the Shape Information pane.5. The asset can rotate from 0°, 90°, 180° and 270°.6. The ruler in the information pan

-or-Click the Delete button on the asset in the zero U space.3. A confirmation message appears asking if you want to move to inventory or delete perma

• Power range.• Height.• Width.• Depth.• Weight.The only editable field is Name.Deleting an asset in asset viewTo delete an asset in asset view:1. In

Figure 11.4: Connection ViewNumber Function Description1 Connection 1 Asset from connection.2 Connection 2 Asset to connection.3 Plan Name Breadcrumbs

The connections list is displayed as a pane with a list of each asset added. Both plan view and rack view supportright-click menu items and drag and d

3. Click Save.To delete a connection:1. In connection view, open the two assets with connections.2. The system highlights the connection in the table

Figure 11.5: Connections TableTo view the connections table:1. In Connection View, with devices connected, click the Connections Table tab.2. In the N

Product Overview11Features and BenefitsAvocent® Data Center Planner is an enterprise class application designed to enable management of server roomand

Exporting connections table details to .pdf fileExporting a file allows you to send the connection information to a .pdf file and requires Adobe Reade

Managing Panes12101Panes are dialog boxes that open to show information for selected operations, such as placing assets, creatingtemplates, searching

2. Click the unchecked pane name. The pane is restored to the original sidebar from which it was removed andin the original order.Moving Panes to a Fl

To view properties for a selected item:1. Open the desired view and select Properties.2. Select the appropriate tab.Tab DescriptionGlobal ViewPlan Pro

information on setting up DSView software, see Integration with other Emerson Network Power Products onpage 27.To establish a mapping from Data Center

4. Enable the Derate Heat, Power or Weight in an aggregate checkbox if needed. Asset Roll-up is the originaltotal value for the heat, power and weight

Source Type Access Method Version ParametersAvocent PDUSNMP v1/v2v1/v2 for IPv6v3CommunityIP addressPDU OIDSNMP v3Security level NoAuthNoPrivSecurity

5. To stop scheduled data retrieval, select Stop.CapacitiesThe Capacities pane is available in plan and rack views and shows the maximum capacities, c

• Maximum shows the maximum capacities for power, heat and weight that were set in the plan's properties.• Consumed shows the total consumed capa

NOTE: The Save and cancel buttons are grayed out until a change is made.Capacity searchCapacity search allows you to search for remaining capacities w

• Global view - Shows a geographical view of the infrastructure, formed by the combination of a staticmap overlay, locations, data elements and a visu

Field DescriptionPowerSearch for remaining power capacity. For example, you can find a rack that has two remaining kilowatts toaccommodate an addition

When the devices pane is open with an asset selected, the bottom pane shows the image and information for thatasset with its back, front and rotate or

Field DescriptionCapacity PropertiesMin Power (watts-kW) Click to set the minimum power.Max Power (watts-kW) Click to set the maximum power.Min Heat (

Device searchThe search function in devices has a dialog box that allows you to search for devices using a detailed search.This function is available

Downloading and importing symbols from the Symbols Order PortalYou can search for existing symbols to see they are listed before you submit a request.

Requesting new symbols from the Symbols Order PortalTo request new device symbols, you must be current on maintenance and have already received a user

Search optionsThe search functions are not case-sensitive. For a simple search, enter search criteria in the field next to thehourglass icon. For deta

Field DescriptionTable ResultsThe table contains the following information: rack name, asset name, plan name, manufacturer, model, descriptionand prod

Field DescriptionName Name of the asset.Manufacturer Manufacturer name.Description Description of the asset.Product Line Product line of the asset.Mod

2. Click in thename field and enter a name for the template.3. Click Create. The new template opens in template editor.NOTE: A user with planner righ

Layout design capabilitiesThis feature enables the computer-aided design of the IT infrastructure's physical organization, letting youquickly des

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Planning13121Planning allows you to create future changes to your data center. Changes are organized into projects by due dateand contain groups of ta

Current StateTo return to the current floor plan, select Current State at the bottom of the calendar pane or on the toolbar. Theview updates to reflec

Select File - Export - Project Properties to .pdf file.5. Enter a file name.6. Select the paper size from the drop-down list.7. For orientation, selec

7. Click Create. The new project is added to the list of projects.Editing a projectYou can edit planned changes for your data center. You must be logg

3. Select the History Details pane to view execution date and time, plus a list of tasks and task details.4. To return to the current floor plan, sele

• A history tab which shows a time stamp of all changes on the selected date and a count of actions for thattime.• A project search tags tab where you

• A new project with an earlier due date deletes a modified object.• An instant change deletes a modified object.• An existing earlier project that cr

Project TagsA tag is a text label that can be applied to multiple projects, providing a simple and efficient organizationsystem. Tags can be assigned

To view project task details:1. Select Calendar.2. Select Projects to view the list of projects.3. Select a project in the table.4. Select the Project

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Committing tasksThis process moves tasks from a project state to history. You must have access rights to perform the commitfunction. The commit dialog

Deleting tasksTo delete a task in a project:1. Select Calendar.2. Select the appropriate date in the calendar.3. Click on the appropriate project to i

Shelf space is represented as the height and position of the space. Its contents are not represented; therefore, shelfspace never constrains you with

properties reservation tab. The planned asset that was forced into conflict is shown as a red box. This would alsoapply to a back view where the plann

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App e nd ice sAppendix A: Best PracticesThe following best practices are suggestions to enhance application usage.Migrating to a Newer Version of Data

Appendix B: Changing Configured Database PasswordThis section provides the parameters for dbconn.bat(.sh) for each supported Avocent Management Platfo

Appendix C: External Authentication and AuthorizationLightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) is a vendor-independent protocol standard used for a

AuthorizationTypeField DescriptionAD/LDAP username typeThese are commonly known AD authentication name types. However, specifying ausername type will

Using Authentication ResolutionWhen the Use authentication resolution checkbox is enabled, the application allows multiple externalauthentication inst

Software Requirements25Getting StartedThis chapter describes the configuration and software requirements for installation of the Data Center Plannerso

Appendix D: Importing Plans using the Command LineData Center Planner is a Java application with a command line interface, which provides a method for

Prints this information, then quits.Example:For Windows: C:\DataCenterPlanner\planImport>java -jar dvr-planImport.jar -a -v -u joe_user -p elmoRock

Appendix E: Stopping and Starting the Avocent ServicesWhen stopping the Avocent services, stop the Avocent Management Platform ESB service and the Avo

Appendix F: Creating a Server CertificateYou can access the Data Center Planner application from any supported web browser with access to the installe

Appendix G: Error MessagesApplication error messagesThe following list of error messages may appear in the application.Error DescriptionError performi

DSView software error messagesThe following list of error messages may appear during interface with DSView software.Type ofProblemError MessageCredent

• Could not decode units value• Cell Decoding Issues• Unable to decode Angle Units in column ...• Unable to decode Dimension Units in column ...• Unab

• Parent containment does not exist• Could not find existing perimeter vertex• Could not find existing plan• Could not find shelf space• Could not fin

Appendix H: Technical SupportOur Technical Support staff is ready to assist you with any installation or operational issues you encounter withyour pro

For Technical Support:http://www.avocent.com/support 590-764-501P

Network connectionFor use over wide area network (WAN), a connection of 1.5 MB or more and network latency less than 150 msis required.Other software•

Minimum system recommendationsWhile the default installation of Data Center Planner assumes a single server installation of the application anddatabas

/var/lib/pgsql/data/ for Red Hat Linux installations.For a new installation, the directory for Microsoft Windows is C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\8.4.2\

Configuring SQL Server’s tempdbThe SQL Server tempdb system database is a global resource that is available to all users connected to aninstance of SQ

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Installation311Installing Data Center PlannerThe following steps take you through the Data Center Planner installation process.NOTE: Data Center Plann

• On the Existing Microsoft SQL Server Database Configuration screen, enter the database server,database name, username and password. Check the Use Un

2. Enter the username and password created in user management by the administrator.3. Click Options to expand all options. Leave the default Authentic

6. Accept the default location on the Choose Install Folder screen, and click Next. On a Linux machine, thepath will be different.7. Accept the defaul

4. Enter ./Uninstall_Data_Center_Planner. Press Enter.5. Enter cd $AMP_HOME. Press Enter.6. Enter cd uninstall. Press Enter.7. Enter ./Uninstall_AMP.

4. Go to Start - Run.5. Enter regedit.6. Expand HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE - Software - Microsoft - Windows - CurrentVersion - Uninstall.7. Remove Data Center

User Management417Managing UsersBefore using Data Center Planner, an administrator must create users and assign roles to users. Data Center Planneruti

• Role - A set of rights used in conjunction with a user and a target to create permissions. Each role has aunique name within the system.• Groups - G

11. Under the Permissions pane, expand the AllUsers option.12. Click on the new user just created.13. Under Actions, Roles, click Assign Role.14. From

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4. Select a user under the User name column.5. Click Edit under User in the Actions column.6. Click Change Password.7. Enter a new password.8. Confirm

2. Change the name and click Available Rights in the left tree.3. Expand the Avocent Data Center Management option.4. Expand the appropriate option fo

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Licenses523Rack LicensingThe application licensing is on a per rack basis. For example, a 100-rack license allows you to define 100 racksacross all fl

know that you require this type of license activation.You will provide your sales team with the hostname of the server where Data Center Planner will

• Enter a User name and Password,• For proxy servers requiring Microsoft domain authentication, enter the name of the domain in theDomain field.3. Cli

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Integration with other Emerson NetworkPower Products627Supported ProductsData Center Planner supports integration capability with three Emerson Networ

Managed Assets on page 103.Data Center Planner can retrieve real world power readings for PDUs that are being managed by the DSViewsoftware via the we

7. Click Test to test the connection.8. If the test is successful, click Save.Liebert SiteScan™ Web integrationData Center Planner can retrieve real w

4. Click the Details tab, then click the Copy To File... button. Click Next.5. Select Base-64 encoded X.509 (.CER). Click Next.6. Enter dsview or rack

Collection Management731Collection Management allows Data Center Planner to restrict users access to specified plans and assets.Administrators can sel

Access to DescriptionImport/Export to/from.xls fileYou can only use the import or export feature for plans and assets for which you have access.Creati

To delete a collection:1. Select the collection to be deleted, and select Delete in the Collection Management, Actions column.-or-Select the down arro

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Database Information835Connecting to an Existing PostgreSQL DatabaseThis option allows you to connect to a PostgreSQL database that already exists on

• Database Name - Create a name.• User Name - Enter postgres.• Password - Enter the password created when AMP was first installed and click Next. The

• User Name - Enter postgres.• Password - Enter the password created when AMP was first installed and click Next. The Pre-InstallationSummary screen o

To backup the database on a Linux server:1. Stop the Avocent Management Platform ESB service by using one of the following steps:2. At the terminal or

To create the blank database for the restore:1. Type: CREATEDB "AMPDB" –O postgres –U postgres TEMPLATE="AMPDB"2. Type:psql -U pos

T A B L E  OF  C ON T E N T SProduct Overview 1Features and Benefits 1Attributes 1Visualization capabilities 2Layout design capabilities 3Software R

a. Click Start - Run. At the command prompt, enter net stop "Avocent Management Platform ESB".b. You will see the: The Avocent Management Pl

To drop the AMPDB database:NOTE: The restore will not work if there is any existing data in the AMPDB tables.1. Using command prompt, click Start - Ru

To connect to an existing Microsoft SQL Server database:1. During the installation, on the Database Selection screen, select the Connect to existing M

To move from PostgreSQL to Microsoft SQL:1. Export all plans to a spreadsheet with the plan exporter.2. For each project, generate a .pdf to save the

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Functional Components945Data Center Planner ConsoleThe Data Center Planner console is divided into the following areas: navigation, information and pl

Number Area Description2 Secondary Navigation PanelOptions to open global view or connections view. This panel can be closed to allow more room tomana

Function Drop-downFile-New Create a new floor plan.Open Open a current floor plan.Save As Save a floor plan with a new name, copy a plan.Delete Plan D

Function Drop-downProject Properties Open the projects properties pane.Connections Table Open the list of connections table.Workspace Show/hide status

Function/Available Views DescriptionSelection OperationTurns on selection in the content area. This button must be clicked to select items on any scre

License enforcement 23License activation 23License return 24License repair 24License details 24Proxy settings 24Integration with other Emerson Network

2. Click Yes to delete the wall.Interior wallsThis option allows you to add, delete and move interior walls on a floor plan. The wall information can

Wall PointsWhen points are added to a wall, the wall can be dragged to many configurations. Any number of points can beplaced on any location on a wal

2. In each case, a confirmation message prompts you to delete the selected item. Click Yes to delete.Doors and windowsDoors and windows can be placed

2. Click on the floor plan to place the shape in the desired location.3. Use the resize/rotate icons to change the size or rotation of the shape.-or-C

Button View/Pane DescriptionClearCalendar,DevicesClear all criteria fields.CommitPlan, Rack,Asset,ConnectionThis button commits project tasks.CreateTe

Context menusContext menus contain right-click actions. Each menu option and view may contain different right-click actions.Depending on your rights,

Pan and ZoomTo zoom and pan the plan in the content are:1. Click the toolbar buttons Zoom In, Zoom Out, Zoom Window or Zoom to fit to change the scale

To enable or disable the status bar:1. Select Workspace - Status Bar from the menu options.2. When the toolbar pointer is selected, selection actions

Field DescriptionUnits Feet, inches, meters, centimetersPower kW, wattsHeat BTU/hr, kWWeight lbs, kgTable 9.13: Preferences - Units DescriptionsTo cha

NOTE: Only the user-defined properties that were selected in the pop-up box and assigned to the rack will be displayed when youhover the mouse over th

Perimeter walls 49Interior walls 50Annotations 51Doors and windows 52Shapes - ovals and rectangles 52Buttons 53Context menus 55Modes 55Keyboard Shortc

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Export and Import Features1061Exporting Asset DataThis option allows you to export asset information to a spreadsheet.NOTE: Upon exporting, non-editab

7. The document contains the following information:• .pdf Date.• Plan Name.• Rack Name.• Asset Name.• General Details - Manufacturer, model, descripti

NOTE: The application supports plan-to-plan connections, but does not support connections between different floor plans whenimporting. You can create

2. On the rack data exporter, click the Export button.3. Enter a file name and save to the appropriate location. If problems occur during the export,

• Capacities - Capacity Type (max) - Power, weight and heat, consumed and remaining.• User-defined properties - Property and value.• Connections - Fro

Function DescriptionLast File The Last file exported.Import to Update Check this box if importing a floor plan with changes to the .xls to update a cu

Sheets and Recognized Column ValuesFloor Tile SystemsPLAN IDPLAN TILE SYSTEMFLOOR TILE SYSTEM IDFLOOR TILE SYSTEM NAMEGRID ORIGINFLOOR TILE UNITSTILE

Sheets and Recognized Column ValuesFloor Level AssetsPLAN IDPLAN NAMEFLOOR ASSET IDFLOOR ASSET NAMEFLOOR SHAPE SOURCEMANUFACTURERMODELPRODUCT LINEASSE

NOTE: Upon exporting, non-editable columns appear in color on the spreadsheet.To export template data to a spreadsheet:1. In plan, rack or asset view,

Position and angle of racks on a plan 78Colorization capacities and metrics 78Consumption 80Space and network computation 81Copying a plan or using Sa

To enter properties for the assets being imported:1. Select the Settings worksheet and enter information for the optional columns, D, E and F.2. If a

9. On the Available Plans dialog box, select Import a plan.10. Enable the Import to Update checkbox.11. Click the Import button.12. Select the updated

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Views1173This chapter describes the views and how they are managed on the console. Data Center Planner has a differentview for functions in plans, rac

2. To resize the map, use the navigational arrows at the top of the screen.3. Click on a marker to expand individual data center locations.4. Click on

Figure 11.1: Plan ViewNumber Function Description1 Plan name This is a link back to the plan if you are in another view.2 Content panel Contains infor

pop-up is displayed the three fixed properties Device Name, Consumed and Remaining capacities and up tothree user-defined properties in a pop-up. See

Selecting multiple racks provides a quick and easy way to perform actions such as copy and paste, delete, zoom,align and go to rack view.To move a sel

Rotating a rack on a planAfter placing a rack on the floor, the orientation can be changed by using the keyboard arrows, the rotate icon orby changing

• Space and network capacities are determined by the rack and its contents, so there is no ability tospecify maximums.• Default maximum is a measureme

Real world power 105Real world power scheduler 106Capacities 107Plan capacities 107Rack capacities 108Capacity search 109Capacity search in plan view

ConsumptionConsumption is a measure of how much of a particular metric is being consumed. For example, a 60-watt lightbulb has a power consumption of

Space and network computation• Power, heat and weight metrics are provided directly as fields on asset and asset types. Space and networkmetrics must

Unit Minimum MaximumCM 60.96 60960If you enter a size too small or too large, a tool tip shows the correct size to enter.To create a new floor plan:1.

To update floor plan contact information and global coordinates:1. In plan view, select Properties.2. In the plan properties tab, edit the information

Multiple asset properties in plan viewyou can update a number of racks with common properties simultaneously, such as name, rotation, origin x andorig

• View one rack or multiple racks with zoom and panning capabilities.• Add and delete assets in a rack.• View rack properties.• View properties of ass

Number Function Description2 Rack name Rack name/link.3 Rack view Selected rack with containment.4 Rack name Selected rack name.5 Flip front to back v

• front-mounted, back-facing.• back-mounted, front-facing.• back-mounted, back-facing.To add an asset to a rack with the back-facing front:1. In plan

Device placeholdersWhen new assets are requested for a data center that are not listed in the Device Library, it may be necessary tomount a blank plac

4. The number of matching placeholders displays in the bottom table.5. From the bottom list, you can highlight the name to view the location of the pl