Chapter 3: Initial Installation and Configuration39 All internal sensors become "unavailable", including sensors ofinlets, outlets, and OCPs.Exception: Only active energy data remains available. Communications with relay/meter boards are lost. Therefore,firmware upgrade may fail due to this reason.Available data or operations on the PDU that enters thepower-sharing mode: Change software settings, such as customizing names, modifyingnetwork settings, configuring thresholds, and so on.Note: Outlet switching is not available because all outlets losepower. Monitor the status of connected Raritan environmental sensorpackages, or configure/control their settings. Operate the front panel display.Events that occur when entering the power-sharing mode: The 12V power supply sensor enters the fault state. SeeTransferSwitch and Inlet Status (on page 169).Tip: You can set an event rule for sending a notification when thissensor enters the fault state. See Event Rules and Actions(on page329). The above event is logged in the internal event log. SeeDefault LogMessages (on page 336).To find whether an iX7 ™ has entered the power-sharing mode: Check the state of its +12V power supply sensor.Making a Power-Sharing ConnectionMake sure BOTH iX7™ devices comply with the configuration limitationswhen establishing a power-sharing connection. SeePower-SharingConfigurations and Restrictions (on page 40).The supported maximum power-sharing distance is 2 meters.Make a power-sharing connection:1. Get a standard network patch cable (Cat5e/6), which can be up to 2meters long. Do NOT use a crossover cable.2. Connect one end to an iX7™ device's EXPANSION port, and the otherend to another one's EXPANSION port.
