Learn how to configure the inhibit mode using DIP switches or Hardware Configuration Utility/MAX. Set power control behavior and understand software limitations for Default Mode and Manual Mode.

Note Set the DIP switch to Default to enable inhibit mode software control in Hardware Configuration Utility/MAX. Manual Mode overrides software settings.
You can configure the inhibit mode using either the DIP switch or a software utility.
MethodSteps
DIP switch
  1. Locate the DIP switch unit on the backplane.
  2. Set Switch 2 (Power)
    • Up (Off) for Default Mode
    • Down (On) for Manual Mode
Hardware Configuration Utility or MAX
  1. Open Hardware Configuration Utility or MAX and navigate to the chassis under the Configuration tree.
  2. Select the Settings tab.
  3. Choose the desired inhibit mode under Power Supplies.
  4. Click Save.