ATEN Technology PN9108U User Manual

Power over the NET

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PN9108U

User Manual

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Regulatory Information

1. This is an FCC Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

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 acco rdan ce with th e 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 th e us er will be required to correct the interference at his own expen s e.

2. All contents of this package, including products, packing materials and documentation comply with ROHS.

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User Notice

All information, documentation, and specifications contained in this manual are subject to change without prior notification by the manufacturer. Th e 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 s old or licen s ed ‘as is’. Should the programs prove defective following their purchase, the buyer (and not the manufacturer, its distributor, or its dealer), assumes th e en tir e 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 th e 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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Safety Instructions

General

M Read all of these instructions. Save them for future reference. M Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the device. M Do not place the device on any unstable surface (cart, stand, table, etc. ). If

the device falls, serious damage will result.

M Do not use the device near water. M Do not place the device near, or over, radiators or heat registers. M The device cabinet is provided with slots and openin gs to allo w for

adequate ventilation. To ensure reliable operation, and to protect against overheating, these openings must never be blocked or covered.

M 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.

M Never spill liquid of any kind on the device. M Unplug the device from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid

or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

M 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.

M 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.

M Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord or cables. Route the

power cord and cables so th at they cannot be stepped on or tripped over.

M 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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M To help protect your system from sudden, transient increases and

decreases in electrical power, use a surge suppressor, line conditioner, or un-interruptible power supply (UPS).

M Position system cables and power cables carefully; Be sure that nothing

rests on any cables.

M When connecting or disconnecting power to hot-pluggable power

supplies, observe the following guidelines:

M Install the power supply before connecting the power cable to the

power supply.

M Unplug the power cable before removing the power supply. M If the system has multiple sources of power, disconnect power from

the system by unplugging all power cables from the power supplies.

M 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.

M Do not attempt to service the device yourself. Refer all servicing to

qualified service personnel.

M If the following conditions occur, unplug the device from the wall outlet

and bring it to qualified service personnel for repair.

M The power cord or plug has become damaged or frayed. M Liquid has been spilled into the device. M The device has been exposed to rain or water. M The device has been dropped, or the cabinet has been damaged. M The device exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need

for service.

M The device does not operate normally when the operating instru ctio ns

are followed.

M 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

M Before working on the rack, make sure that the stabilizers are secured to

the rack, extended to the floor, and that th e full weig ht of th e rack res ts on the floor. Install front and side stabilizers on a single rack or front stabilizers for joined multiple racks before working on the rack.

M Always load the rack from the bottom up, an d lo ad th e heav ies t item in th e

rack first.

M Make sure that the rack is level and stable before exten din g a dev ice from

the rack.

M 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.

M After a device is inserted into the rack, carefully extend the rail into a

locking position, and then slide the device into the rack.

M 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.

M Ensure that proper airflow is provided to devices in the rack. M 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 10A, o.75

x 3G power 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 10A, o.75 mm

x 3G power cord (H05VV-F or VW-1) should be used.

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Package Contents

The complete PN9108U package consists of:

M 1 PN9108U Station M 1 AC Source Power Cord M 8 Power Outlet Power Cords M 8 Safe Shutdown Cables M 1 PON Cable (DB9 F to DB9 M) M 1 Rack Mount Kit (Brackets and Phillips head hex M3 x 8 screws) M 4 Foot pads M 1Software CD M 1 User Manual* M 1 Quick start guide M 1 Warranty registration card

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 PN9108U installation.

* Features may have been added to the PN9108U since this manual was

written. Please visit our website to download the latest version of this manual.

Manual Part No. PAPE-0248-1AXG

Printed in Taiwan 08/2005

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Contents

Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii

User Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv

Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi

Power Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii

Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii

About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi

Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii

Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii

ALTUSEN Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii

Chapter 1

Introduction

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Optional Capability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Chapter 2

Hardware Setup

Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Before you Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Stacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Single Stage Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Daisy Chaining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Chapter 3

Browser Operation

Logging In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

The PN9108U Main Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Device Selector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Device Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

The Power Status Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

The Top Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

The Bottom Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

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Chapter 4

Administration

Working Environment Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Date / Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Logout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Power Management Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

User Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Chapter 5

Safe Shutdown and Reboot

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Automated Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Uninstalling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Manual Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Windows 2000 / XP / Server 2003: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

NT: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Chapter 6

Upgrading The Firmware

Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Starting the Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Appendix

IP Address Determination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Administrator Login Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Battery Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Index

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About This Manual

This User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your PN9108U 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 PN9108U System. Its

purpose, features and benefits are described. Chapter 2, Hardware Setup, shows the PN9108U’s front and rear

components, and provides step-by-step instructions for setting up your installation.

Chapter 3, Browser Operation, details the concepts and procedures involved in the browser operation of your PN9108U installation.

Chapter 4, Administration, explains the administrative procedures that are employed to configure the PN9108U’s working environment.

Chapter 5, Safe Shutdown and Reboot, shows you how to safely close a system down and reboot it without involving the danger to the file systems that simply killing the power supply does.

Chapter 6, Upgrading The Firmware, describes how to keep your PN9108U up to date with the latest features and fixes to its firmware.

An Appendix at the end of the manual provides technical and other important information regarding the PN9108U.

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Conventions

This manual uses the following conventions:

Courier

[ ]

Indicates text that you should key in. Indicates keys you should press. For example, [Enter] means

to press the Enter key. If keys need to be chorded, they appear together in the same bracket with a plu s s ig n betw een them: [Ctrl+Alt].

Numbered lists represent procedures with sequential steps. Bullet lists provide information Indicates selecting an option on a menu. For example, Start >

Run means to open the Start menu, and then select Run. Indicates critical information.

Getting Help

For additional help, advice, and information, ALTUSEN provides several support options. If you need to contact ALTUSEN technical support with a problem, please have the following information ready beforehand:

M Product model number, serial number, and date of purchase. M Your computer configuration, including operating system, revision level,

expansion cards, and software.

M Any error messages displayed at the time the error occurred. M The sequence of operations that led up to the error. M Any other information you feel may be of help.

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Technical Support

PN9108U User Manual

North America Technical Phone Support

International Technical Phone Support

Email Support Email your questions and concerns to:

Online Support

MTroubleshooting MDocumentation MSoftware Updates

Registered ALTUSEN product owners are entitled to telephone technical support. Call the ALTUSEN Technical Support Center: 949-453-8885.

1. Contact your local dealer.

2. Call the ALTUSEN Technical Support Center: (886-2) 8692-6959.

support@altusen.com Online troubleshooting that describes the most

commonly encountered problems and offers possible solutions to them; online documentation (including electronically available manuals); and the latest drivers and firmware for your product are available at the ALTUSEN website:

http://www.altusen.com

Product Information

For information about all of ALTUSEN’s products and how they can help you connect without limits, visit ALTUSEN on the web.

ALTUSEN Authorized Resellers

ALTUSEN provides the following ways to find an authorized reseller in your area:

M In the United States of America, call: 866-ALTUSEN (258-8736) M In Canada and South America, call: 949-453-8885 M In all other locations, call: 886-2-8692-6789 M Visit ALTUSEN on the web at http://www.altusen.com for a list of

locations and telephone numbers

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Notes:

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Chapter 1.

Introduction

Overview

The PN9108U Power over the NET™ is a control unit that provides remote power management for eight AC outlets via a TCP/IP connection, allowing administrators to control the power off, power on, and reboot s tatu s for each attached device from any computer connected to the Internet, whether down the hall, or half way around the world.

Remote

TCP/IP

PN9108U

The power status of each outlet can be set individually, allowing users to establish on/off schedules for each device. Up to 15 additional PN9108U Stations can be daisy chained down from the original PN9108U, providing remote power management for up to 128 devices. Installation and operation is fast and easy: plugging cables into their appropriate ports and simple GUI management is all that is entailed.

Out of band connectivity is available with the installation of an optional PA0140 OOBC Module, and PN9108U’s firmware is upgradeable over the Net, so you can stay current with the latest improvements simply by downloading updates from our website.

With its advanced features and ease of operation, the PN9108U 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

M Remote power on/off/reboot control for eight outlets via TCP/IP and a

built in 10/100 Ethernet port

M Daisy chain up to 15 additional stations to control up to 128 outlets M Manual switching between Local and Remote access for each port via

front panel push button switches

M 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

M Easy setup and operation via a browser interface M Safe shutdown and rebooting for Windows systems* M Overcurrent protection - protection and recovery for each AC port plus

total port overcurrent protection - remote users can monitor the current status via the GUI on their browsers

M Separate circuits for the unit’s power and the power to the devices - the

power control status menu is still accessible even when an overload condition trips the devices’ circuit breaker

M Cumulative load measurement - remote users can view load information in

amperes via the GUI on their browsers

M On/Off scheduling - allows everything from a one-time start/shutdown, to

daily, weekly, etc. starts/shutdowns at user-specified times

M Port grouping - perform the same action on a specified group of ports M Two level (Administrator and User) s ecu rity M Detachable front panel for convenient rack mounting

* Safe shutdown and rebooting is supported if the Power Monitor utility has been installed (see

Automated Setup, p. 38).

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Optional Capability

With the purchase of an optional PA0140 OOBC module that plugs into the its RS-232 port, the PN9108U can provide the following:

M Out of Band Connectivity - OOB power on/off/reboot control of the

computers attached to the PN9108U:

M Local control via a direct terminal link from the PN9108U’s RS-232

port to the computer’s RS-232 port

M Remote control via an external modem for either a console terminal

connection, or for an ISP internet connection.

M Three configuration management methods: Browser, Telnet, or Console

Terminal.

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Requirements

M Browsers accessing the PN9108U must support SSL 128 bit encryption. M For cold booting of attached computers, the computer’s BIOS must

support this feature.

M For Safe Shutdown:

M The computer must be running Windows (Windows 98 or higher). M The computer’s BIOS must support Safe Shutdown. M There must be an available COM port for the Safe Shutdown cable to

plug into on the computer.

M For Out of Band Connectivity an optional PA0140 OOBC Module must

be installed.

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Chapter 2.

Hardware Setup

1. Port LEDs

The Port LEDs provide status information about their 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:

M A Remote Access LED lights GREEN to indicate that the device attached

to its corresponding port is capable of being controlled remotely.

M A Power LED lights ORANGE to indicate that there is electricity going to

its corresponding outlet. The LED flashes under the following conditions:

M If Modem Ring Resume is enabled (see p. 28), the outlet still

receives electricity even when it is OFF. The Power LED blinks OFF, then ON for 8 seconds, then repeats this sequence to indicate this situation.

M When a power status change is pending, the LED flashes until

the change has taken place.

2 3 4 5

7 8 96

M If both LEDs flash it indicates that there is either an overcurrent situation,

or the relay has failed. See Flashing Lightbulb, p. 18, for more details.

2. Current LED

Lights to indicate that the current status (in amps) is being displayed on the Station ID LED (instead of the Station ID).

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3. Station ID LED

M The PN9108U’s Station ID usually displays here. If this is a Single

Station installation (see p. 12), or the First Station on a Daisy Chained installation (see p. 14), the PN9108U has a Station ID of 01.

M The current status (in amps) displays here (instead of the Statio n ID)

when the Current Display Switch is toggled ON (see item 7, below).

4. 10/100 Mbps Data LED

M The LED lights ORANGE to indicate 10 Mbps data transmission

speed.

M The LED lights GREEN to indicate 100 Mbps data transmission speed.

5. Power LED

Lights when the PN9108U is powered up and ready to operate.

6. Power Control Buttons

Each button (A to H), controls the power status of its corresponding AC output port as follows:

M 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.

M Under Local Mode, pressing and holding the button in for more th an 3

seconds switches the power to its corresponding port On or Off.

7. Current Display Switch

Toggles between showing the Station ID and current status (in amps) on the Station ID LED.

8. Reset Switch

Pressing and holding this switch in for more than three seconds resets the PN9108U 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.

9. Link LED

Lights GREEN to indicate that a connection via the PN9108U’s RJ-45 Ethernet port has been established. Flashes to indicate that data is being transmitted.

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Chapter 2 - Hardware Setup

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1. Power Socket

The power cable from the AC source plugs in here.

2. Circuit Breaker

Press to reset the circuit.

3. AC Power Outlets

The power cables that connect to the computers plug in her e.

4. RS-232 Port

This port can be used to attach a UPS for safe shutdown of the computers configured for Safe Shutdown should there be a power outage. See pp. 13 and 30 for further details.

Note: This port can also be used to provide out of band connectivity by

connecting a PA0140 Module to it. Contact your dealer for details.

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