Cyber Switching Releases Firmware Update for ePower® Intelligent Power Distribution Units

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Jan 13, 2011, 03:03 ET

SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Cyber Switching (www.cyberswitching.com), a leading provider and innovator of power distribution and power management solutions, announced the availability of csLinux 2011.01, the latest firmware for its award-winning ePower® series intelligent power distribution unit (iPDU). ePower, launched in 2010 and awarded the 2010 Best of INTEROP Green Award, is the new class of intelligent PDU offering innovative power management features to help keep data centers "green."

ePower units ordered after January 5, 2011 will be preloaded with this latest firmware version. Those customers with existing units already deployed can upgrade their units software by logging into the ePower's web interface through an administrator account and choosing the Upgrade option from the System > Maintenance section. A valid Internet connection is required and the entire upgrade process may take 15-20 minutes, depending on the speed of the connection. Outlet states will not be affected during this upgrade process.

This firmware update features several enhancements, including:

5x performance increase for power measurement updates
Support for Cisco EnergyWise v2.5 with individual outlet management
Additional CLI targets for managing outlets, banks, and inputs
Updated CLI online help with examples
Improved system stability

A full description of all features can be found in the ePower User Manual, available for download from Cyber Switching's website.

Cyber Switching ePower products are available direct or through Cyber Switching resellers worldwide. Cyber Switching products are backed by a standard 2-year warranty, complete with customer support via telephone and email. For more information on Cyber Switching products and technology, please visit www.cyberswitching.com or call (888) 311-6277.

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An Inc. 5000 company, Cyber Switching is a leading provider and innovator of power distribution and power management products. Cyber Switching has a reputation for developing green solutions which integrate rich features with unsurpassed reliability and great value.