ALTUSEN PN0108 User Guide

Power over the NET™
PN0108
User Manual
www.aten.com
PN0108 User Manual
FCC Information
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
RoHS
This product is RoHS compliant.
SJ/T 11364-2006
The following contains information that relates to China.
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User Information
Online Registration
Be sure to register your product at our online support center:
International http://support.aten.com
North America ATEN TECH http://www.aten-usa.com/product_registration
ATEN NJ http://support.aten.com
Telephone Support
For telephone support, call this number:
International 886-2-8692-6959
North America ATEN TECH 1-888-999-ATEN
ATEN NJ 1-732-356-1703
User Notice
All information, documentation, and specifications contained in this manual are subject to change without prior notification by the manufacturer. The manufacturer makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties as to merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Any of the manufacturer's software described in this manual is sold or licensed as is. Should the programs prove defective following their purchase, the buyer (and not the manufacturer, its distributor, or its dealer), assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in the software.
The manufacturer of this system is not responsible for any radio and/or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this device. It is the responsibility of the user to correct such interference.
The manufacturer is not responsible for any damage incurred in the operation of this system if the correct operational voltage setting was not selected prior to operation. PLEASE VERIFY THAT THE VOLTAGE SETTING IS CORRECT BEFORE USE.
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Package Contents
The PN0108 package consists of:
1 PN0108 Station
1 AC Source Power Cord
8 Power Outlet Power Cords
8 Safe Shutdown Cables
1PON Cable (DB9 F to DB9 M)
1 Rack Mount Kit
1 Foot Pad Set (4 pcs.)
1 Software CD
1 User Manual*
1 Quick Start Guide
Check to make sure that all of the components are present and in good order. If anything is missing, or was damaged in shipping, contact your dealer.
Read this manual thoroughly and follow the installation and operation procedures carefully to prevent any damage to the switch or to any other devices on the PN0108 installation.
* Features may have been added to the PN0108 since this manual was printed.
Please visit our website to download the most up-to-date version of the manual.
Copyright © 2004-2007 ATEN® International Co., Ltd.
Manual Part No. PAPE-0239-3AXG
Altusen and the Altusen logo are registered trademarks of ATEN International Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.
All other brand names and trademarks are the registered property of their respective owners.
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Contents
FCC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
SJ/T 11364-2006. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
User Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii
Online Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii
Telephone Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii
User Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii
Package Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv
About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .viii
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .viii
Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix
Product Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix
Chapter 1.
Introduction
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Chapter 2.
Hardware Setup
Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Stacking and Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Stacking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Single Stage Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Single Stage Installation Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Daisy Chaining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Daisy Chain Installation Diagram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Chapter 3.
Logging In
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
CN-6000 Browser Login . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Logging In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
PN9108 Browser Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Logging In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
The PN9108 Main Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
SN0108 / SN0116 Browser Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Logging In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
The SN0108 / SN0116 Main Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Local Console Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
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Hyperterminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Logging In:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Java Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Windows Setup: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Running the Application: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Chapter 4.
Operation
The PN0108 Main Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Device Selector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Device Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
The Power Status Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Power Sockets: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
The Information Panel: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Chapter 5.
Administration
System Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Administrator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Connection Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Device Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Outlet Configuration: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Outlet Groups: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Finishing Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Finishing Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
User Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Finishing Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Chapter 6.
Safe Shutdown and Reboot
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
BIOS Power Management Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Automated Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Uninstalling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Manual Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Windows 2000 / XP / Server 2003: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
NT: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Chapter 7.
Upgrading The Firmware
Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
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Starting the Upgrade. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Upgrade Succeeded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Upgrade Failed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Firmware Upgrade Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Single Station Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Daisy Chained Station Recovery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Appendix
Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Power Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Power Cord:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Power Outlet Cords: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
International. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Problem 1: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Solution:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Problem 2: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Solution:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Problem 3: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Solution:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Solution:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Problem 5: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Solution:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Problem 6: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Solution:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Problem 7: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Solution:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Supported Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Administrator Login Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Trusted Certificates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Installing the Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Certificate Trusted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
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About This Manual
This User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your PN0108 system. It covers all aspects of installation, configuration and operation. An overview of the information found in the manual is provided below.
Overview
Chapter 1, Introduction, introduces you to the PN0108 system. Its
purpose, features and benefits are presented, and its front and back panel components are described.
Chapter 2, Hardware Setup, provides step-by-step instructions for setting up your installation.
Chapter 3, Logging In, describes the various methods that can be used to access the PN0108.
Chapter 4, Operation, explains how to set up and operate the PN0108 once you are logged in.
Chapter 5, Administration, describes the administrative procedures that are employed to configure the PN0108's working environment.
Chapter 6, Safe Shutdown and Reboot, shows you how to safely close a system down and reboot your devices without involving the danger to the file systems that simply killing the power supply does.
Chapter 7, Upgrading The Firmware, explains how to upgrade the PN0108's firmware with the latest available versions.
An Appendix, provides specifications and other technical information regarding the PN0108.
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Conventions
This manual uses the following conventions:
Monospaced Indicates text that you should key in.
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[ ] Indicates keys you should press. For example, [Enter] means
1. Numbered lists represent procedures with sequential steps.
Bullet lists provide information, but do not involve sequential
Indicates selecting the option (on a menu or dialog box, for
to press the Enter key. If keys need to be chorded, they appear together in the same bracket with a plus sign between them: [Ctrl+Alt].
steps.
example), that comes next. For example, Start means to open the Start menu, and then select Run.
Indicates critical information.
Run
Product Information
For information about all of ALTUSEN's products and how they can help you connect without limits, visit ALTUSEN on the web or contact an ALTUSEN Authorized Reseller.
In the United States of America, call: 866-ALTUSEN (258-8736)
In Canada and South America, call: 949-453-8885
In all other locations, call: 886-2-8692-6789
Visit ALTUSEN on the web at http://www.aten.com for a list of locations
and telephone numbers
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Chapter 1

Introduction

Overview

The PN0108 Power Over the NET™ is a control unit that offers remote power management for up to eight devices (computers, hubs, routers, etc.). When connected to an ATEN or Altusen TCP/IP accessible module via its PON (RS232) port – see the diagram below – it allows administrators from any computer connected to the internet, whether down the hall, or half way around the world – to control the power off, power on, and reboot status for each attached device. See Supported Devices, page 69 for a list of compatible ATEN/ALTUSEN devices.
Remote
Administrator
Local Terminal
Connection
PON (RS232)
Port
PN0108
TCP/IP
ATEN/ALTUSEN
Over IP Device
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For flexibility, the PON port can also be used to administer the PN0108 locally via a serial terminal session.
Local Terminal
Connection
PON (RS232)
Por t
PN0108
Up to 15 additional PN0108 units can be daisy chained down from the original unit, providing remote power management for up to 128 devices. Installation is fast and easy: plugging cables into their appropriate ports and a simple setup is all that is entailed.
Since the PN0108's firmware is upgradeable, you can stay current with the latest functionality improvements simply by downloading firmware updates from our website as they become available.
With its advanced features and ease of operation, the PN0108 is the most convenient, most reliable, and most cost effective way to remotely manage power access for multiple computer installations.
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Features

Remote power on/off/reboot control for eight outlets via TCP/IP and a
built in RS-232 PON (Power over the Net™) port
Local power on/off/reboot control via the PN0108's PON port to the
computer's RS-232 port
Daisy chain up to 15 additional stations to control up to 128 outlets
Manual switching between Local and Remote access for each port via
front panel push button switches
Individual control of each port – users can set the power on sequence and
delay time for each port to allow equipment to be turned on in the proper order
Easy setup and operation via a GUI interface
Provides three configuration/management methods: Browser; Telnet; or
Console Terminal
Safe shutdown and rebooting for Windows systems*
Overcurrent protection and recovery for each AC port (110 V model only);
total port overcurrent protection (both models) – remote users can monitor the current status via the GUI interface
Separate circuits for the unit's power and the power to the devices – the
power control status menu is still accessible even when an overcurrent condition trips the devices' circuit breaker
On/Off scheduling – allows everything from a one-time start/shutdown, to
daily, weekly, etc. starts/shutdowns at user-specified times
Port grouping – perform the same action on a specified group of ports
LEDs for easy status monitoring
Two level (Administrator and User) security
Configuration can be reset
Firmware upgradeable – daisy chained stations receive the upgrade via the
daisy chain bus
* Safe shutdown and rebooting is supported if the Power Monitor utility has
been installed (see Automated Setup, page 48).
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Requirements

Browsers accessing the PN0108 must support SSL 128 bit encryption.
For the Java access, you must have Java J2RE (1.4 or higher) installed on
your computer. Java is available for free download from the Sun Java website: http://java.sun.com
For cold booting of attached computers, the computer's BIOS must
support this feature.
For Safe Shutdown:
The computer must be running Windows (Windows 98 or higher).
The computer's BIOS must support Safe Shutdown – see Overview,
page 47, for detailed information.
There must be an available COM port on the computer for the Safe
Shutdown cable to plug into.
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Components

Front View

1
2 4 5 63
No. Item Description
1 Port LEDs The Port LEDs provide status information about their
2 Firmware
Upgrade
Switch
corresponding AC outlet ports. There is one pair of LEDs for each port. The one on the left is the Remote Access LED; the one on the right is the Power LED:
A Remote Access LED lights GREEN to indicate that the device
attached to its corresponding port is capable of being controlled remotely.
A Power LED lights ORANGE to indicate that there is electricity
going to its corresponding outlet. The LED flashes under the following conditions:
If Modem Ring Resume is enabled (see Modem Ring
Resume*, page 39), an outlet still receives electricity even
when its corresponding computer has been powered OFF. The Power LED blinks OFF, then ON for 8 seconds, then OFF, then ON for 8 seconds, etc., to indicate this situation.
When a power status change is pending, the LED flashes
until the change has taken place.
If both LEDs flash it indicates that there is either an overcurrent
situation, or the relay has failed. See Flashing Lightbulb, page 33, for more details.
During normal operation this switch is in the NORMAL position. The RECOVER position is used when performing a firmware upgrade. See Upgrading The Firmware, page 53, for upgrading details.
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No. Item Description
3 Power
Control Buttons
Each button (A to H), controls the power status of its corresponding AC output port as follows:
Pressing the button for less than 3 seconds toggles the port
between Remote Access enabled and Remote Access disabled (Local Mode). If Remote Access is disabled, the switch does not allow the port to be managed from a remote connection. (The Remote Access LED is off when Remote Access Mode has been disabled for its corresponding port.)
Under Local Mode, pressing and holding the button in for more
than 3 seconds switches the power to its corresponding port On or Off.
4 Reset
Switch
5 Station ID
LED
6 Power
Switch
Pressing and holding this switch in for more that three seconds resets the PN9108 to its factory default settings. This switch is recessed and must be pushed with a thin object, such as the end of a paper clip, or a ballpoint pen.
The PN0108's Station ID displays here. If this is a Single Station installation (See Single Stage Installation, page 11, or the First Station on a Daisy Chained installation (see Daisy Chaining, page 13), the PN0108 has a Station ID of 01.
This standard rocker switch powers the PN0108 On and Off.
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2Circuit
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Outlets
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Shutdown
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over the
NET™)
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Port
The power cable from the AC source plugs in here.
Press to reset the circuit.
The power cables that connect to the computers plug in here.
Provides safe shutdown and rebooting for Windows 98SE, ME, NT, 2000, XP and 2003 Server systems.
When daisy chaining PN9108 Stations, this is the Chain Out port. See p. 13 for daisy chaining details.
For a single unit installation, or for the first station of a daisy
chained installation, the PON cable that connects to the CN­6000 (or other compatible device - see Supported Devices, page 69), plugs in here.
In a daisy chained installation, the PON cable from the Chain
Out port of the parent unit plugs in here.
When performing a firmware upgrade, the PON cable that
connects the PN0108 to the computer that will transfer the upgraded firmware (see Preparation, page 53), plugs in here.
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Hardware Setup

Before You Begin

1. Important safety information regarding the placement of this device is provided on page 61. Please review it before proceeding.
2. Make sure that power to all the devices you will be connecting up have been turned off. You must unplug the power cords of any computers that have the Keyboard Power On function.

Stacking and Rack Mounting

Stacking

The PN0108can be placed on any appropriate level surface that can safely support its weight plus the weight of its attached cables. To place or stack the PN0108, remove the backing material from the bottom of the rubber feet that came with this package, and stick them onto the switch's bottom panel at the corners, as shown in the diagram, below
Note: To ensure adequate ventilation, allow at least 5.1 cm on each side, and
12.7cm at the back for power cord and cable clearance.
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Rack Mounting

The PN0108 can be installed in most standard 19" (1U) racks. To rack mount the unit do the following:
1. Use the screws supplied with your rack mounting kit to attach the rack mounting brackets to each side of the device:
Phillips Hex Head M3 x 8
Note: The unit can be installed either at the front or the back of the rack.
To install it at the back, simply screw the brackets into the holes at the rear of the unit.
2. Position the device in the rack and align the holes in the mounting brackets with the hole in the rack.
3. Screw the mounting brackets to the rack.
Note: Cage nuts are provided for racks that are not prethreaded.
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Single Stage Installation

In a Single Stage installation, there are no additional PN0108 Stations daisy chained down from the first unit. To set up a single stage installation, refer to the installation diagram on the next page (the numbers in the diagram correspond to the numbered steps), and do the following:
1. Use the PON cable that was provided with this package to connect the
PN0108's PON IN port to the CN-6000's (or other compatible device - see Supported Devices, page 69) PON port.
2. For each device, use a Power Outlet Power Cord (supplied with this
package), to connect any available PN0108 output port to the device's AC socket. See Power Cords, page 64, for power cord safety information.
3. Safe Shutdown is supported for computers running Windows 98SE, ME,
NT, 2000, XP, and Windows Server 2003.
If you choose to utilize the Safe Shutdown feature (use of this feature is optional), for each computer use a Safe Shutdown cable to connect from the PN0108's Safe Shutdown port to the computer's serial port.
Note: You must connect the computer to the same letter designation for
both the AC Outlet and Safe Shutdown port.
4. Use the AC power cord provided with this package to connect the
PN0108's Power Socket to an AC power source. See Power Cords, page 64, for power cord safety information.
5. Turn on the PN0108.
6. Turn on the devices.
Note: We strongly recommend using cable ties and cable bars to safely and
securely route the cables attached to the back of the unit.
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Single Stage Installation Diagram

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Daisy Chaining

To manage even more devices, up to 15 additional PN0108 Stations can be daisy chained down from the top level unit. Up to 128 devices can be managed on a complete installation. To set up a daisy chained installation do the following:
1. For each PN0108 Station that you add to the chain, use the DB-9 to DB-9
PON cable that was provided with it to connect the parent PN0108's PON OUT port to the child PN0108's PON IN port.
2. Power up the daisy chained PN0108 Stations in sequence starting with the
highest level parent and working down. In each case, wait for the PN0108's Station ID to be ascertained and displayed on the Station ID LED before powering on the next unit.
The Station ID for First Stage unit is 01; the ID for the Second Stage unit is 02, etc.
3. After all the PN0108 Stations are up, power on the devices.

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Logging In

Overview

Depending on your installation's components, the PN0108 can be accessed in various ways: via a browser connection to an ATEN/ALTUSEN internet enabled KVM switch (see Supported Devices, page 69 for a list of supported switches); a browser connection to a PN9108 or SN0108/SN0116; or from a local computer using a terminal program (such as Hyperterminal); or a Java application. The sections that follow explain how to connect with each method.

CN-6000 Browser Login

Logging In

Remote operation of the PN0108 via a CN6000 (or other internet enabled KVM switch), is browser based. It involves invoking a java program by clicking an icon on the switch's web page.
For example purposes, we will access a PN0108 connected to a CN6000 KVM on the NET™ module.
Note:1.The browser must support 128 bit SSL encryption.
2. You must have Java 1.4 or higher installed on your computer. Java is available for free download from the Sun Java website:
http://java.sun.com
1. In the browser's URL location bar, specify the IP address of the CN6000 that the PN0108 you want to access is connected to. (If you don't know the IP address, get it from the CN6000 administrator.)
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2. When the Security Alert dialog box appears, accept the certificate – it can be trusted. (See Trusted Certificates, page 71, for details.) The Login page appears:
3. Provide a valid Username and Password (set by the CN-6000 administrator), then Click Login to continue.
4. After you have successfully logged in, Click the Power Management icon.
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5. A File Download dialog box comes up asking what you want to do with
the PowerMan.jar file. You can either run it from your browser (click Open), or save it to disk and run it from your computer. If your browser permits, run it from your browser.
6. If you save the file and run it from your computer, with your browser still
open, go to the directory where the PowerMan.jar file resides and either double click its icon, or, from a command window, enter the following command:
java -jar PowerMan.jar
7. The PN0108 login dialog box comes up:
Provide a valid Username and Password (set by the PN0108 administrator), then Click Login to continue.
Note: If you are the administrator, and are logging in for the first time, use
the default Username: administrator; and the default Password: password. For security purposes, we strongly recommend you remove these and give yourself a unique Username and Password (see System Setup, page 37).
PN0108 operating procedures are discussed in Chapter 4, Operation.
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PN9108 Browser Operation

Logging In

Remote operation of the PN0108 via a PN9108 is browser based. It involves logging into the PN9108's web page, and selecting the PN0108 from the PN9108's Device Selector list.
Note: The browser must support 128 bit SSL encryption.
1. In the browser's URL location bar, specify the IP address of the PN9108 that the PN0108 you want to access is connected to. (If you don't know the IP address, get it from the PN9108 administrator.)
2. When the Security Alert dialog box appears, accept the certificate – it can be trusted. (See Trusted Certificates, page 71, for details.)
3. A login dialog box, like the one below, appears:
4. Provide a valid Username and Password (set by the PN9108 administrator), then Click Login to continue.
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The PN9108 Main Screen

After you have successfully logged in, the PN9108 Main Screen appears:
Select the PN0108 that you want to access from the PN9108's Device Selector list.
PN0108 operating procedures are discussed in Chapter 4, Operation.
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SN0108 / SN0116 Browser Operation

Logging In

Remote operation of the PN0108 via a SN0108 / SN0116 is browser based. The first step involves logging into the SN0108 / SN0116's web page, as follows:
Note: 1. The browser must support 128 bit SSL encryption.
2. You must set the port parameters on the SN0108 / SN0116 port that the PN0108 connects to as follows: Bps: 384000; Data bits: 8; Parity: None; Stop bits: 1; Flow control: None.
1. In the browser's URL location bar, specify the IP address of the SN0108 / SN0116 that the PN0108 you want to access is connected to. (If you don't know the IP address, get it from the SN0108 / SN0116 administrator.)
2. When the Security Alert dialog box appears, accept the certificate – it can be trusted. (See Trusted Certificates, page 71, for details.)
3. A login dialog box, like the one below, appears:
4. Provide a valid Username and Password (set by the SN0108 / SN0116 administrator), then Click Login to continue.
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The SN0108 / SN0116 Main Screen

After you have successfully logged in, the SN0108 / SN0116 Main Screen appears:
The PN0108 is accessed through the Telnet function.
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(Continued from previous page.)
1. Click the Tel ne t button to bring up the Telnet Selection screen:
2. Select the port that the PN0108 is connected to.
Note: 1. You must have permission in order to access a port. Port permission
is set by the SN0108 / SN0116 administrator.
2. If you want to view the port history, click the View History button. A screen showing the Telnet activity that took place on the device connected to the port appears. Click the browser's Back button to return to the Telnet page.
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3. Click Connect.
The SN0108 / SN0116 opens a Telnet session and a screen similar to the one below appears:
4. Log in with your SN0108 / SN0116 Username and Password. A telnet connection to the device is established:
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5. At the telnet prompt, key in: ??? to bring up the PN0108's menu:
Select 1 to switch to the PN0108 configuration and control functions. These are the text based equivalents of the browser configuration and control functions.
The descriptions and explanations for the Browser Operations discussed in Chapter 4, Operation, apply to the functions presented here, as well.
Note: 1. As with the browser version, access to many of the submenus are
restricted to the administrator or users with configuration permission. If you select a submenu that you are not authorized for, nothing will happen.
2. Some of the submenus do not have an Exit choice. In these cases, you can return to the previous menu without making any changes by pressing Enter.
3. You can bring up the Main Menu at any time during your session.
When you have finished with your session, bring up the Main Menu and press X to log out.
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Local Console Operation

Local console operation can be accomplished through a VT100 terminal program, such as Hyperterminal, or with the Java application supplied on the software CD that came with this package.

Hyperterminal

1. Use the PON cable that came with this package to connect a COM port on the PC to the PN0108's RS-232 port. (Refer back to the installation diagram on page 12, if necessary.)
2. On your PC, run the HyperTerminal program:
Start Programs Accessories Communications Hyper Terminal Hypertrm.exe
The following dialog box appears:
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3. Key a name to describe the connection in the Name field (we used Com1Test); select an icon to represent the connection; then click OK.
Note: In the examples that follow we use COM1. If you use a different
COM port, change the settings accordingly.
The following dialog box comes up:
4. For the Connect using: field, select Direct to COM1 (assuming you are using COM1 on your computer), then click OK. A Port Setting dialog box similar to the one below comes up:
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5. The PN0108's serial port settings and the computer's COM port settings
must be the same. Change the settings in your dialog box (if necessary), so that they match the PN0108's COM Port settings, then click OK.
Note: The PN0108's default settings are 38400 bps; 8 Data bits; No Parity;
1 Stop bit.
6. When the HyperTerminal screen appears, open the File menu and select:
Properties Settings. The following dialog box displays:
7. Change the settings (if necessary), so that they match the settings shown in
the diagram, then click ASCII Setup... The ASCII Setup dialog box comes up:
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8. Change the settings (if necessary), so that they match the settings shown in the diagram, then click OK.
9. Close the HyperTerminal Window. When Windows asks if you want to disconnect, click Ye s . When Windows asks if you want to save the session, click Ye s .
This completes the HyperTerminal setup.
Logging In:
1. Locate HyperTerminal in the Start Menu and double click the HyperTerminal icon.
2. In the VT100 terminal window, key in:
???
A login prompt appears.
3. Key in your Username and Password to bring up the PN0108's main menu.
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Java Application

To use this application you must have the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) version 1.4.0 or higher installed on the computer that connects to the PN0108. If you don't already have the proper version of Java installed, go to the Java Sun website to download and install the latest JRE.
Windows Setup:
This application makes use of several Java COM support files for Windows. The files can be found on the software CD that came with this package. They must be copied to the appropriate subdirectories under your JRE directory as follows:
1. Copy comm.jar to the JRE \lib\ext directory
(e.g., C:\Program Files\Java\j2re1.4.2_06\lib\ext)
2. Copy win32com.dll to the JRE\bin directory
3. Copy javax.comm.properties to the JRE\lib directory
4. Copy the Java Client program (PowerMan.jar) to a convenient location on
your PC.
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Running the Application:
1. Use the PON cable that came with this package to connect a COM port on the PC to the PN0108's RS-232 port. (Refer back to the installation diagram on page 12, if necessary.)
2. Open a Command Line (DOS) prompt.
3. Change to the directory that PowerMan.jar is located in.
4. Issue the following command:
java -jar powerman.jar
The PN0108 Login dialog box appears:
5. Log in with your username and password.
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Operation

The PN0108 Main Screen

After you have successfully logged in, the PN0108 Main Screen appears:
When you first start up, the Power Status & Control screen of the First
Station appears in the large central panel. The power management operations for the devices attached to the Station's outlets are made here.
The bar along the left side is used to configure and control each of the
PN0108 Stations on your installation. Regular users manage the devices they have permission for with the Device Selector and the Status button. The other buttons in this bar are for the administrator. Administrator functions are discussed in Chapter 5.
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Device Selector

Since up to 16 PN0108 Stations can be daisy chained, this panel lists each of the Stations on your installation. The number in brackets, to the right of the title, indicates the total number of stations on the installation.
The names of the Stations are listed in the list box below the title. To select a Station for power management, click on the arrow to drop the list down; then click to select the Station you want to work with. When you select a Station, its Power Status & Control screen displays in the large central panel.
Note: 1. Each PN0108's Station ID is displayed in the Station ID LED on its
front panel (see Station ID LED, page 6).
2. The outlets in the Power Status & Control screen are only in effect for the Station that is selected in the Device Selector.

Device Control

With the exception of Status, the buttons in the Device Control panel are used by the
Administrator to configure the power management options of the Station that is currently selected in the Device Selector panel. These functions are explained in Chapter 5, Administration.
Clicking the Status button brings up the Power Status screen for the currently selected device (see Device Selector, above). The Power Status Screen is discussed in the next section.
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The Power Status Screen

The Top Panel
Power Sockets:
The top panel of the Power Status screen is divided into eight subareas which correspond to the A- H outlets on the PN0108's rear panel.
Each subarea is composed of a socket icon that functions as the Power Button for its corresponding outlet, and an information panel to its right. Clicking the socket icon turns the power status of the computer attached to its outlet On or Off. The icon and the label under it inform you of the power status as shown in the following table:
Indication Status
Steady Gray Power to the outlet is OFF.
Flashing Gray Power to the outlet is OFF but Modem Ring Resume has been
specified as the remote power option (see Modem Ring Resume*, page 39, for details).
Flashing Yellow A change in the outlet's power status is pending. See Modem
Ring Resume* and System after AC back*, page 39, for details.
Steady Amber Power to the outlet is ON.
Flashing Lightbulb Indicates that the outlet is either experiencing an overcurrent
situation, or the relay has failed. Click the icon to recover. If the port recovers successfully, it returns to the status it was at before it failed, and the icon changes to reflect the recovered status. If the port cannot recover, contact Altusen technical support.
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If Reboot is enabled (by putting a check in the checkbox), the computer attached to the Outlet's corresponding port will reboot instead of shutting off when the Power Button is clicked to turn the outlet off. This selection is disabled (grayed out) if the Outlet isn't configured for a Safe Shutdown capable option. See Configuration, page 38, for further details.
Note: This function only works with computers capable of a Safe Power
Shutdown. See step 3 of Single Stage Installation, page 11, and Overview, page 47.
The Information Panel:
The information panel, just to the right of the socket icon panel, shows the Outlet's name and currently selected power option. These parameters are set by the Administrator with the Configuration function (see Configuration, page 38, for details).
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The Bottom Panel
The bottom panel allows you to control the power status of your outlet groups.
Outlets can be placed into groups so that Power On/Off actions can be carried out on the entire outlet group at the same time, rather than performing the same action on each outlet individually. Clicking the group's On or Off Power Button (the rocker switch icons) performs the power action that was set by the administrator for each of the outlets.
Note: 1. Users must have permission to operate all the ports in a group in order
to use this function. If a user doesn't have permission to operate any port in the group, clicking the Power Button has no effect.
2. If some ports in a group are ON and some are OFF, and you click the OFF button, the ports that are ON turn OFF. The ports that are OFF remain OFF. Likewise, if you click the ON button, the ports that are OFF turn ON, while the ports that are ON remain ON.
Details about creating and configuring power outlet groups are described in the Configuration section of the Administration chapter (see page 38).
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System Setup

Clicking the System button brings up the System dialog box:

Administrator

This section sets the administrator's login name and password. For security purposes, we strongly recommend you change the default value to something unique. The minimum number of alphanumeric characters for both entries is 4; the maximum number is 15.

Connection Control

Session Timeout sets a timeout value. If there is no input from the logged
in operator for the amount of time set with this function, the operator is automatically logged out and the session is terminated. Valid settings are from 2 ~ 99 minutes. The default is 3 minutes.
If No timeout on monitoring is enabled, the system will not time out when
you are using the Monitor function to view the power status of your installation (see Monitor, page 44, details).
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Device Control

The Device Control panel allows the PN0108 administrator to configure the PN0108's power management parameters. The functions provided by each of the buttons are explained in the sections that follow.
Note: On multi-station installations, you must perform a separate set up for
each of the Stations.

Configuration

Clicking the Configuration button brings up the Configuration screen:
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Outlet Configuration:
The top panel allows you to set up a power management configuration for each outlet. These settings determine what takes place when you click the Power Button On or Off. The meanings of the field headings are given in the following table:
Heading Meaning
Station Name To make things more convenient on a multi-station
Outlet Name Each outlet can be given a distinctive name. The
Modem Ring Resume* This is a Safe Shutdown and Reboot option (see
System after AC back* This is a Safe Shutdown option (see Overview, page 47).
installation, each station can be given a distinctive name. To name a station key in the name of your choice - up to 15 letters and numbers.
maximum number of characters is 15.
Chapter 6). If this option is selected, when the Outlet's Power Button is clicked OFF, the PN9108 waits for the amount time set in the Power Off Delay dialog box (see below), and then performs a Safe Shutdown on the computer attached to its Outlet. When the Power Button is clicked ON, the PN9108 waits for the amount time set in the Power On Delay field (see below), and then restarts the computer. The front panel LEDs flash while the action is pending.
Note: 1. With this option, although the computer has
been turned off, it is still receiving power through the outlet. Therefore, the computer can be locally (physically) turned on or off - in which case the computer's status may not correspond with the Outlet Status display. The gray “socket” icon flashes (instead of remains steady) to remind you of this. To make sure that the computer is in sync with the display, click the power On/Off/On (or Off/On/Off) when making a power status change.
2. If you experience restarting problems even though you have enabled this feature, see Problem 5:, page 68, in the Troubleshooting section.
If this option is selected, when the Outlet's Power Button is clicked OFF, the PN0108 waits for the amount time set in the Power Off Delay dialog box (see below), and then performs a Safe Shutdown on the computer attached to its Outlet.
When the Power Button is clicked ON the PN0108 waits for the amount time set in the Power On Delay field (see below), and then restarts the computer.
Note: With this option power through the Outlet is cut off. Although it was safely shutdown, the computer does not receive any power through the outlet.
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Heading Meaning
Kill the Power If this option is selected, the PN0108 waits for the
Confirmation Required If this option is enabled (there is a check in the
Power On Delay Sets the amount of time the PN0108 waits after the
Power Off Delay Sets the amount of time the PN0108 waits after the
amount time set in the Power Off Delay field (see below), and then turns the Outlet's power OFF when its Power Button is clicked to turn off the power. Turning the power off performs a cold (non-safe) shutdown. Selecting this function disables the Reboot checkbox on the main screen.
checkbox), a dialog box comes up asking you to confirm the operation before it is performed. If it is disabled (there is no check in the checkbox), the operation is performed without confirmation.
Power Button is clicked before it turns on the computer attached to the corresponding outlet.
Power Button is clicked before it shuts down the computer attached to the corresponding outlet.
For the System after AC Back option, after the delay time expires, the PN0108 waits another fifteen seconds, then shuts the computer down.
The minimum (and default) delay time is 15 seconds. The maximum delay time is 999 seconds.
To save your settings, Click Save. To exit without saving your changes, use your browser's Back function to go back to the Main web page, or click another button on the page to go to a different function.
* Modem Ring Resume and System after AC Back only work with computers
capable of a Safe Power Shutdown. See step 3 of Single Stage Installation, page 11, and Chapter 6, Safe Shutdown and Reboot.
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Outlet Groups:
Outlet groups allow power control actions to be carried out on the entire group at the same time, rather than repeatedly performing the same action on each individual outlet. You can have four outlet groups per station, and each group can be given a distinctive name. The maximum number of characters for the name is 15.
The bottom Configuration panel lets you select the outlets that you want to put together as an outlet group.
To set up an Outlet Group, give it a Name, then put a check in the boxes of the outlets you want in the group.
Note: Outlets can belong to more than one group. For example, Group 1 can
consist of outlets A, B, C, and D, while Group 2 consists of outlets B, D, E, G, and H.

Finishing Up

When you have finished making your settings selections, click Save to
save your changes.
To leave this screen after you have saved your changes, click on another
button in the Device Control List.
To abandon any changes and keep the original settings, click on another
button in the Device Control List without saving this screen.
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Schedule

The Schedule dialog box allows you to set up a scheduled Power On/Off configuration for each of the outlets. To do so:
1. Select your outlet from the buttons in the upper panel.
2. Put a check in the Enable/Disable checkbox to enable scheduling for the desired day.
3. Key in the Shutdown and Restart times.
4. Click Save.
5. Repeat for additional outlets.

Finishing Up

To leave this screen after you have saved your changes, click on another
button in the Device Control List.
To abandon any changes and keep the original settings, click on another
button in the Device Control List without saving this screen.
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User Management

The User Manager dialog box allows the Administrator to set up Usernames and Passwords that operators must provide in order to log into the PN0108. The minimum number of characters for each field is 4; the maximum is 15.
The Administrator also uses this dialog box to set the outlets that a User can control. A check mark in the box under the Outlet allows a User to control that Outlet.

Finishing Up

When you have finished making your settings selections, click Save to
save your changes.
To leave this screen after you have saved your changes, click on another
button in the Device Control List.
To abandon any changes and keep the original settings, click on another
button in the Device Control List without saving this screen.
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Monitor

The Device Monitor displays the power status of your entire installation. You can see at a glance what the On/Off status of each outlet is.
Note: If the No timeout on monitoring function is enabled in the System dialog
box (see System Setup, page 37), the PN0108 will not time out when this function is being used.
To leave this screen, click on another button in the Device Control List.
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Log
The PN0108 maintains a log file of the last 100 events that took place on it. This dialog box allows you to select the range of events you wish to view:
Choose Tod ay then click OK to see a listing of only today's events.
Choose All then click OK to see a listing of events for the entire log file.
Choose Selected; key in the desired range of dates in the From and To
fields; then click OK to see a listing of events for a specific time period.
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Once you make a choice and click OK an Event Log List, similar to the one below, appears:
When you have finished viewing the event list:
If you want to return to the Event Log dialog box, click Back.
If you want to erase the contents of the entire log file, click Clear All.
To exit, select a different Device Control function.
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Safe Shutdown and Reboot

Overview

The PN0108's Safe Shutdown and Reboot functions are available for systems running Windows. Safe shutdown and reboot lets you safely close a system down and reboot it without involving the danger to the file systems that simply killing the power supply does. In order to use this function:
You must connect a Safe Shutdown Cable from the PN0108 to the
computer (see Single Stage Installation, page 11).
You must enable either Modem Ring Resume or System after AC back (or
both) in the computer BIOS' Power Management settings. If the BIOS has settings for the two of them, we recommend enabling them both.

BIOS Power Management Settings

When making BIOS Power Management settings, please note the following:
1. The settings you select in the BIOS must match the settings you made in
the Outlet Configuration dialog box (see Configuration, page 38).
2. If you choose Modem Ring Resume:
a) Your system BIOS must support this function;
b) Check your computer manual to be sure the system supports the COM
port External Modem Wakeup function, since some BIOS versions only support this function with an internal PCI card modem.
c) If your BIOS doesn't support the COM port External Modem Wakeup
function, you may wish to install an internal PCI card modem in order to use this function.
3. The wording for the Modem Ring Resume function may vary somewhat
from system to system. For example:
Wake On LAN / Ring Connector
Modem Ring On
Power On By External Modem
In the BIOS settings, choose Enabled.
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4. The wording for the System after AC back function may vary somewhat from system to system. For example:
AC Loss Auto Restart
Restore on AC Power Loss
In the BIOS settings, choose Power On (Full On).
5. NT systems must use the System after AC back function.

Automated Setup

There are two methods to set up safe shutdown and rebooting: Automated, and Manual. This section discusses an automated setup. Manual setup, is discussed on page 50. Automated setup is made possible with the use of the Power Monitor utility supplied on the software CD that came with this package.
Note: Power Monitor only works with Windows systems.
Power Monitor watches the computer's power status via the UPS signal. If the UPS signals a power failure and a low battery condition, a dialog box pops up to inform you that the utility will perform a safe shutdown in a few seconds.

Installation

To install the Power Monitor, simply execute the self extracting setup program (PMonitorSetup.exe). A copy of PMonitor.exe is placed in the Windows Startup folder so that it executes each time the system is booted.
When monitoring is in effect, a monitoring icon in the form of lightning bolt ( ) is placed in the Windows taskbar to indicate so. When monitoring is temporarily disabled, a canceled lightning bolt icon ( ) is displayed.
You can switch between enabled and disabled by right clicking the icon
and selecting Start Monitor or Stop Monitor from the pop up context menu.
You can exit the program by right clicking on the icon and selecting Exit
from the pop up context menu.
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By default, PMonitor monitors the COM1 port. If the utility displays an error message stating that it is unable to open the COM1 port, it means that the port is already being used by another utility.
You can either stop the other utility, and try again, or use a different COM port for the PMonitor program. If you choose to use a different COM port:
1. Stop the PMonitor program
2. Connect your safe shutdown cable to a different COM port
3. Right click on the Monitoring Disabled icon, and select Options from the
context menu that appears. A dialog box, similar to the one below appears:
4. Open the list of COM ports, and select the COM port that the safe
shutdown cable is connected to.
Note: Only changes to the COM port selection can be made in this dialog box.
Since the utility only monitors the Positive UPS signals, the other settings are fixed.

Uninstalling

To uninstall the utility:
1. Exit the Power Monitor program.
2. Open the Windows Start menu.
3. Choose Programs Power Monitor Uninstall Power Monitor.
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Manual Setup

Windows NT, 2000, XP, and Server 2003 can be manually configured for safe shutdown and rebooting instead of using the Power Monitor utility. The following sections explain the procedures involved.

Windows 2000 / XP / Server 2003:

To set up Windows 2000, XP, or Server 2003 for safe shutdown and rebooting, do the following:
1. Go to the Control Panel; open Power Options; open the UPS page; in the Details panel, click Select. A dialog box similar to the one below appears:
a) For the COM port entry, select the COM port on the computer that the
Safe Shutdown Cable is plugged into.
b) Match the other options to the values shown in the figure above.
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2. Click Next. A dialog box similar to the one below appears:
Select the options in the dialog box so that they match the settings shown in the figure above.
3. Click Finish; click OK.
To check that the setup is working:
1. Navigate through the following folders: Control Panel Administrative
Tools Services.
2. In Services, scroll down until you see the Uninterruptible Power Supply
entry with Started for its status, as shown in the figure below:
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NT:
1. Go to the Control Panel; open the UPS entry. A dialog box similar to the one below appears:
a) For the COM port entry, select the COM port on the computer that the
Safe Shutdown Cable is plugged into.
b) Match the other options to the values shown in the figure above.
2. Click OK to finish
To check that the setup is working:
1. Open Control Panel and navigate to the Services folder.
2. In Services, scroll down until you see the Uninterruptible Power Supply entry with Started for its status, as shown in the figure below:
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Upgrading The Firmware

The Windows-based Firmware Upgrade Utility (FWUpgrade.exe) provides a smooth, automated process for upgrading the PN0108's firmware. The Utility comes as part of a Firmware Upgrade Package that is specific for each device. New firmware upgrade packages are posted on our web site as they become available. Check the Altusen web site regularly to find the latest packages:
Note: If the PN0108 is connected to a PN9108, it is not necessary to upgrade
the firmware directly, since it will automatically receive a firmware upgrade when the PN9108 is upgraded.

Preparation

1. Go to our Internet support site and choose the model name that relates to
your device (PN0108) to get a list of available Firmware Upgrade Packages.
2. Choose the Firmware Upgrade Package you want to install (usually the
most recent), and download it to your computer.
3. Use the PON Cable provided with this unit, to connect a COM port on
your computer to the PN0108's PON In port.
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4. Slide the First Station's Firmware Upgrade switch to the RECOVER position.
a) Its Port LEDs blink at half second intervals.
b) The STATION ID LEDs display the word, UP, and blink at half second
intervals.
5. Slide the First Station's Firmware Upgrade switch back to the NORMAL position.
a) The First Station's STATION ID LEDs display the Station ID's of all the
daisy chained stations in sequence (01, 02, 03...)
b) After the First Station has run through the sequence, its STATION ID
LEDs display the word, UP, and blink at 1 second intervals. Its Port LEDs also blink at 1 second intervals.
c) Next, all the Port LEDs on the daisy chained stations blink at 1 second
intervals, and their STATION ID LEDs display the word, UP, which also blinks at 1 second intervals.
d) Finally, all STATION ID LEDs return to displaying their Station ID
numbers, indicating that they are ready for the firmware upgrade procedure, and you may start the upgrade.
Note: 1. Each station is upgraded in turn. The STATION ID LEDs of the
station currently receiving the upgrade display the word, UP, and blink at 1 second intervals. All other STATION ID LEDs display their station numbers, and also blink at 1 second intervals.
2. All stations restart automatically after they have been successfully upgraded.
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Starting the Upgrade

To upgrade your firmware:
1. Run the downloaded Firmware Upgrade Package file - either by double clicking the file icon, or by opening a command line and entering the full path to it.
The Firmware Upgrade Utility Welcome screen appears:
2. Read and Agree to the License Agreement (enable the I Agree radio button).
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3. Click Next to continue. The Firmware Upgrade Utility main screen appears.
The Utility inspects your installation. All the devices capable of being upgraded by the package are listed in the Device List panel.
A blue background behind the device name indicates that it is ready to be upgraded.
4. After you have made your device selection(s), Click Next to perform the upgrade.
If you enabled Check Firmware Version, the Utility compares the device's firmware level with that of the upgrade files. If it finds that the device's version is higher than the upgrade version, it brings up a dialog box informing you of the situation and gives you the option to Continue or Cancel.
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If you didn't enable Check Firmware Version, the Utility installs the upgrade files without checking whether they are a higher level, or not.
As the Upgrade proceeds status messages appear in the Status Messages panel, and the progress toward completion is shown on the Progress bar.
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Upgrade Succeeded

After the upgrade has completed, a screen appears to inform you that the procedure was successful:
Click Finish to close the Firmware Upgrade Utility.
Note: On a daisy chained installation, all stations restart automatically after
they have been successfully upgraded.
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Upgrade Failed

If the upgrade failed to complete successfully a dialog box appears asking if you want to retry. Click Yes to retry. If you Click No, the Upgrade Failed screen appears:
Click Cancel to close the Firmware Upgrade Utility. See the next section, Firmware Upgrade Recovery, for how to proceed.
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Firmware Upgrade Recovery

Single Station Recovery

To perform a firmware upgrade recovery, do the following:
1. Power the PN0108 OFF.
2. Slide the Firmware Upgrade switch to the RECOVER position.
3. Power the PN0108 back ON.
4. Repeat the upgrade procedure from the beginning.
5. After the upgrade, power the PN0108 OFF.
6. Slide the Firmware Upgrade switch to the NORMAL position.
7. Power the PN0108 back ON.

Daisy Chained Station Recovery

If any of the Stations on a daisy chained installation fails to complete the upgrade procedure successfully:
1. Disconnect it from the chain.
2. Connect your computer to its PON In port (with the PON Cable).
3. Perform the upgrade recovery procedure on it as for a single station recovery.
After the upgrade completes, connect it back into the chain.
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Safety Instructions

General

Read all of these instructions. Save them for future reference.
Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the device.
Do not place the device on any unstable surface (cart, stand, table, etc.). If
the device falls, serious damage will result.
Do not use the device near water.
Do not place the device near, or over, radiators or heat registers.
The device cabinet is provided with slots and openings to allow for
adequate ventilation. To ensure reliable operation, and to protect against overheating, these openings must never be blocked or covered.
The device should never be placed on a soft surface (bed, sofa, rug, etc.) as
this will block its ventilation openings. Likewise, the device should not be placed in a built in enclosure unless adequate ventilation has been provided.
Never spill liquid of any kind on the device.
Unplug the device from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid
or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
The device should be operated from the type of power source indicated on
the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your dealer or local power company.
The device is equipped with a 3-wire grounding type plug. This is a safety
feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not attempt to defeat the purpose of the grounding-type plug. Always follow your local/national wiring codes.
Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord or cables. Route the
power cord and cables so that they cannot be stepped on or tripped over.
If an extension cord is used with this device make sure that the total of the
ampere ratings of all products used on this cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Make sure that the total of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes.
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To help protect your system from sudden, transient increases and
decreases in electrical power, use a surge suppressor, line conditioner, or uninterruptible power supply (UPS).
Position system cables and power cables carefully; Be sure that nothing
rests on any cables.
When connecting or disconnecting power to hot pluggable power supplies,
observe the following guidelines:
Install the power supply before connecting the power cable to the power
supply.
Unplug the power cable before removing the power supply.
If the system has multiple sources of power, disconnect power from the
system by unplugging all power cables from the power supplies.
Never push objects of any kind into or through cabinet slots. They may
touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts resulting in a risk of fire or electrical shock.
Do not attempt to service the device yourself. Refer all servicing to
qualified service personnel.
If the following conditions occur, unplug the device from the wall outlet
and bring it to qualified service personnel for repair.
The power cord or plug has become damaged or frayed.
Liquid has been spilled into the device.
The device has been exposed to rain or water.
The device has been dropped, or the cabinet has been damaged.
The device exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need
for service.
The device does not operate normally when the operating instructions
are followed.
Only adjust those controls that are covered in the operating instructions.
Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage that will require extensive work by a qualified technician to repair.
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Rack Mounting

Before working on the rack, make sure that the stabilizers are secured to
the rack, extended to the floor, and that the full weight of the rack rests on the floor. Install front and side stabilizers on a single rack or front stabilizers for joined multiple racks before working on the rack.
Always load the rack from the bottom up, and load the heaviest item in the
rack first.
Make sure that the rack is level and stable before extending a device from
the rack.
Use caution when pressing the device rail release latches and sliding a
device into or out of a rack; the slide rails can pinch your fingers.
After a device is inserted into the rack, carefully extend the rail into a
locking position, and then slide the device into the rack.
Do not overload the AC supply branch circuit that provides power to the rack. The total rack load should not exceed 80 percent of the branch circuit rating.
Make sure that all equipment used on the rack – including power strips and
other electrical connectors – is properly grounded.
Ensure that proper airflow is provided to devices in the rack.
Ensure that the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment
does not exceed the maximum ambient temperature specified for the equipment by the manufacturer
Do not step on or stand on any device when servicing other devices in a rack.
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Power Cords

Use the cables supplied with this package. If it becomes necessary to replace the cables supplied with this package, be sure to use cables of at least the same standard as the ones provided.
Power Cord:
For models with a 220 - 240 V AC power supply, use a tandem (T blade) type attachment plug with ground connector power cord that meets the respective European country's safety regulations, such as VDE for Germany. The plug should comply with the VDE 0620 specification; the connector should comply with the VDE 0625 specification. A minimum 10 A, 0.75 mm cord (H05VV-F or VW-1) should be used.
Power Outlet Cords:
For models with a 220 - 240 V AC power supply, the connector should comply with the VDE 0625 or EN60320 specification. A minimum 10 A, 0.75 mm 3G power cord (H05VV-F or VW-1) should be used.
2
x 3G power
2
x
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Technical Support

Technical support is available both by email and online (with a browser over the web):

International

Email Support support@aten.com
Online Support
Telephone Support 886-2-8692-6959

North America

Email Support ATEN TECH support@aten-usa.com
Online Support
Telephone Support ATEN TECH 1-888-999-ATEN
Technical Support http://support.aten.com
Troubleshooting Documentation Software Updates
Technical Support ATEN TECH http://www.aten-usa.com/support
Troubleshooting Documentation Software Updates
http://www.aten.com
ATEN NJ sales@aten.com
ATEN NJ http://support.aten.com
ATEN TECH http://www.aten-usa.com
ATEN NJ http://www.aten.com
ATEN NJ 1-732-356-1703
When you contact us, please have the following information ready beforehand:
Product model number, serial number, and date of purchase.
Your computer configuration, including operating system, revision level,
expansion cards, and software.
Any error messages displayed at the time the error occurred.
The sequence of operations that led up to the error.
Any other information you feel may be of help.
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Troubleshooting

Overview

Operation problems can be due to a variety of causes. The first step in solving them is to make sure that all cables are securely attached and seated completely in their sockets.
In addition, updating the product’s firmware may solve problems that have been discovered and resolved since the prior version was released. If your product is not running the latest firmware version, we strongly recommend that you upgrade. See Chapter 7, Upgrading The Firmware, for upgrade details.
Problem 1:
On a safe shutdown and reboot operation, when rebooting, the computer stops at the logon screen and waits for a Username and Password instead of automatically logging on.
Solution:
Configure the Autologon function for the computer as follows:
1. For Win NT, run regedit.exe; for Win 2000 or XP, run regedt32
2. Select the following: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\Current Version\Winlogon
3. Under the Edit menu, select Add Value.
4. Add the variables and values as shown in the table below:
Name Value
DefaultDomainName [domain name for this computer]
DefaultUserName [user name for this computer]
DefaultPassword [user password for this computer]
AutoAdminLogon 1
Note: Remove the brackets and replace the text inside the brackets with
suitable values for yourself on this computer.
5. Close the Registry Editor.
Note: Make sure you have a real password (not blank) configured for
logging on to your system.
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Problem 2:
The computer has an older mainboard that doesn't support APM in the BIOS. What can I do to get Safe Shutdown and Reboot working?
Solution:
If you are running Windows 2000, XP, or Server 2003, you can do the following:
1. Open Control Panel Power Options.
2. Open Properties APM.
3. Enable Advanced Power Management support.
Problem 3:
When I log in, the browser generates a CA Root certificate is not trusted, or a Certificate Error response.
Solution:
The certificate’s name is not found on Microsoft’s list of Trusted Authorities. The certificate can be trusted, however. See Trusted Certificates, page 71, for details.
Problem 4:
Although my computers have been configured for a Safe Shutdown, some of them don't shut down.
Solution:
This may be due to the applications running on them putting up a dialog box asking if you want to save the information running on them before they close. Since you haven't provided an answer, the shutdown procedure doesn't continue to completion.
You can either change their shutdown behavior to Kill the Power - which is not a Safe Shutdown option, or use a product such as KVM over the NET™ to access them remotely and answer the dialog box questions.
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Problem 5:
Although I have enabled Modem Ring Resume, the computers won’t restart.
Solution:
1. Make sure you have enabled Modem Ring Resume in the computer’s BIOS settings.
2. If Modem Ring Resume has been enabled in the computer’s BIOS, check your mainboard manual to make sure it supports external modem wakeup. See BIOS Power Management Settings, page 47, for further details.
3. Modem Ring Resume supports restarting after a normal power down. If the computer shut down due to a crash or a power failure, you must restart the computer in order for Modem Ring Resume to function again.
A workaround for this is to enable System after AC Back (see System after AC back*, page 39).
We recommend enabling both Modem Ring Resume and System after AC Back – assuming your computer’s BIOS supports it.
Problem 6:
System after AC Back doesn’t work.
Solution:
Make sure System after AC Back is set to On (not Last State) in your computer’s BIOS.
Problem 7:
After I rack mount my PN0108, the cables often come unplugged from the back of the unit.
Solution:
The connectors used on this device all conform to industry standard specifications. Nevertheless, if this problem occurs, we recommend using cable ties and cable bars to safely and securely route the cables. Contact your rack dealer for the cable routing hardware appropriate for your rack.
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Supported Devices

The following is a list of supported devices that can be used with the PN0108.
CN6000
KN2108 / KN2116
KN9116
PN9108
SN0108 / SN0116
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Default
Password
J4

Administrator Login Failure

If you are unable to perform an Administrator login (because the Username and Password information has become corrupted, or you have forgotten it, for example), you can clear the login information with the following procedure:
1. Power off the PN0108 and remove its cover.
2. Short the jumper labeled J4.
J4
Default
Password
3. Power on the switch.
4. Wait 5 seconds, then power off the switch.
5. Remove the jumper cap from J4.
6. Close the housing and start the PN0108 back up.
After you start back up, you can use the default Username and Password to log in (see the note on page 17).
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Trusted Certificates

Overview

When you try to log in to the device from your browser, a Security Alert message appears to inform you that the device’s certificate is not trusted, and asks if you want to proceed.
The certificate can be trusted, but the alert is triggered because the certificate’s name is not found on Microsoft list of Trusted Authorities. You have two options: 1) you can ignore the warning and click Ye s to go on; or 2) you can install the certificate and have it be recognized as trusted.
If you are working on a computer at another location, accept the certificate
for just this session by clicking Ye s .
If you are working at your own computer, install the certificate on your
computer (see below for details). After the certificate is installed, it will be recognized as trusted.
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Installing the Certificate

To install the certificate, do the following:
1. In the Security Alert dialog box, click View Certificate. The Certificate Information dialog box appears:
Note: There is a red and white X logo over the certificate to indicate that it is
not trusted.
2. Click Install Certificate.
3. Follow the Installation Wizard to complete the installation. Unless you have a specific reason to choose otherwise, accept the default options.
4. When the Wizard presents a caution screen:
Click Ye s .
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5. Next, click Finish to complete the installation; then click OK to close the
dialog box.

Certificate Trusted

The certificate is now trusted:
When you click View Certificate, you can see that the red and white X logo is no longer present – further indication that the certificate is trusted:
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Specifications

Function PN0108A PN0108G
Power Characteristics 100–240 VAC; 15A* 100–240 VAC; 10A**
Power Inlets 1 x IEC 60320/C14 (M)
Power Outlets 8 x IEC 60320/C13 (F)
I/P Rating (Total input - max) 100–120 VAC; 50/60Hz; 12A 220–240 VAC; 50/60Hz; 10A
O/P Rating Per Port (max) 100–120 VAC; 50/60Hz; 9A 220–240 VAC; 50/60Hz; 9A
Total (max) 100–120 VAC; 50/60Hz; 11A 220–240 VAC; 50/60Hz; 9A
LEDs Outlet Power 8 (orange)
Remote Access 8 (green)
Station ID 2 x 7 segment (yellow)
Connectors PON In 1 x DB-9 (F)
PON Out 1 x DB-9 (M)
Safe Shutdown 8 x 6-pin Safe Shutdown Jacks (F)
Switches Power 1 x Rocker
Outlet On / Off
Remote On / Off
FW Upgrade 1 x 2 position slide
Reset 1 x Semi hidden
Power Consumption (no load) 120V; 60Hz; 16W 230V; 50Hz; 16W
Power Consumption (max. load) 120V; 60Hz; 1440W 230V; 50Hz; 2300W
Environment Operating Temp.
Storage Temp.
Humidity 0—80% RH Noncondensing
Physical
Properties
Housing Metal
Weight 3.7 kg
Dimensions
(LxWxH)
8 x Pushbutton
o
0—40
C
-20—60oC
43.20 x 21.00 x 4.40 cm
* Units are certified to 80% of max. current rating (100—120 VAC).
** Units are certified to 220—240 VAC.
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Limited Warranty

ATEN warrants this product against defects in material or workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase. If this product proves to be defective, contact ATEN's support department for repair or replacement of your unit. ATEN will not issue a refund. Return requests can not be processed without the original proof of purchase.
When returning the product, you must ship the product in its original packaging or packaging that gives an equal degree of protection. Include your proof of purchase in the packaging and the RMA number clearly marked on the outside of the package.
This warranty becomes invalid if the factory-supplied serial number has been removed or altered on the product.
This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence or modification of any part of the product. This warranty does not cover damage due to improper operation or maintenance, connection to improper equipment, or attempted repair by anyone other than ATEN. This warranty does not cover products sold AS IS or WITH FAULTS.
IN NO EVENT SHALL ATEN'S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT. FURTHER, ATEN SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, ITS ACCOMPANYING SOFTWARE, OR ITS DOCUMENTATION. ATEN SHALL NOT IN ANY WAY BE RESPONSIBLE FOR, WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF DATA, LOSS OF PROFITS, DOWNTIME, GOODWILL, DAMAGE OR REPLACEMENT OF EQUIPMENT OR PROPERTY, AND ANY EXPENSES FROM RECOVERY, PROGRAMMING, AND REPRODUCTION OF ANY PROGRAM OR DATA.
ATEN makes no warranty or representation, expressed, implied, or statutory with respect to its products, contents or use of this documentation and all accompanying software, and specifically disclaims its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for any particular purpose.
ATEN reserves the right to revise or update its product, software or documentation without obligation to notify any individual or entity of such revisions, or update.
For details about extended warranties, please contact one of our dedicated value added resellers.
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Index
A
Administration, 37 Administrator Login Failure, 70
B
BIOS
Power Management, 47
C
Components
Front view, 5 Rear view, 7
Corrupt Password, 70
D
Default Login, 17 Device control, 32
configuration, 38 Log, 45 monitor, 44 power status, 33 schedule, 42 user management, 43
F
Features, 3 Firmware upgrade, 53 Forgotten Password, 70
Single stage, 11
L
LEDs
Port, 5 Log, 45 Logging in, 18, 20
CN6000, 15 Login failure, 70
M
Main Screen, 31
PN9108, 19
SN0108/SN0116, 21 Modem Ring Resume, 68 Monitor, 44
O
Online
Registration, iii Operation
Hyperterminal, 25
Java Application, 29
Local console, 25
PN9108 Browser, 18
SN0108/SN0116 Browser, 20 Outlet configuration, 38 Overview, 1
H
Hardware Setup
Rear View, 7
Hyperterminal, 25
I
Installation
P
Port
LEDs, 5 Power Management Settings, 47 Power status screen
Bottom panel, 35
Top panel, 33
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R
Rack Mounting, 10 Rack mounting, 10 Requirements, 4 RoHS, ii
S
Safety Instructions
General, 61
Rack Mounting, 63 Schedule, 42 Single stage installation, 11
SJ/T 11364-2006, ii Stacking, 9 Supported KVM switches, 69 System after AC Back, 68
T
Technical Support, 65 Telephone support, iii Trusted Certificates, 71
U
User management, 43 User Notice, iii
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