The process that worked for me 3 times straight.
Apc switched rack pdu factory reset.
Resetting the network interface using the small reset button near the network jack has no effect on the electrical output of the rack pdu or rack ats.
If not let me know.
Press reset button with paper clip only 2 sec is necessary.
This procedure simply reboots the embedded network management card which will render the network port inaccessible for a short period of time while it reboots.
You are not able to reset the unit to the factory settings on this model without gaining access via the serial console cable which is outlined in those instructions above.
Remote outlet level controls allow power on off functionality for power recycling to remotely reboot equipment and restrict unauthorized use of individual outlets.
Can you get the cable.
I also had my serial cable for my laptop.
I like to wipe the configuration from equipment prior to disposal.
Then you can recover it by connecting to the pdu via the ser.
Fortunately i still had the serial cable required to get into the console.
Immediately press reset again only 1 2 seconds needed.
Apc switched rack power distribution units pdus enable advanced user customizable power control and active monitoring.
I have three apc pdu ap7900 and i m about to dispose of one of them.
The pdu defaults to dhcp bootp so 192 168 1 202 is from the previous user.
I just had to reset an apc pdu and go thru this hassle.
If you forget the password to your apc rack pdu generation 2 starts with part number ap8xxx.