Black Box MPSH8-S20-120V, MPSH16-D20-120V, MPSH8-D20-120V, MPSH16-D20-208+V, MPSH8-D20-208+V User Manual
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Outlet Managed PDU
JULY 2010
MPSH8-S20-120V
MPSH8-S20-208+V
MPSH8-D20-120V
MPSH8-D20-208+V
MPSH16-D20-120V
MPSH16-D20-208+V
CUSTOMER
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INFORMATION
Order toll-free in the U.S.: Call 877-877-BBOX (outside U.S. call 724-746-5500)
FREE technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 724-746-0746
Mailing address: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018
Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: info@blackbox.com
FCC AND IC RFI STATEMENTS/CE NOTICE
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
AND
INDUSTRY CANADA
RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy, and if not
installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions, may cause interference to radio communication. It has been tested
and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance
with the specications in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed
to provide reasonable protection against such interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in a residential
area is likely to cause interference, in which case the user at his own expense will be
required to take whatever measures may be necessary to correct the interference.
Changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emission
from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of Industry
Canada.
Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant
les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la classe A prescrites dans le
Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique publié par Industrie Canada.
This product meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specications.
The Ringer Equivalence Number is an indication of the maximum number of devices
allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The termination on an interface
may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the
sum of the RENs of all the devices does not exceed ve.
EUROPEAN UNION DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
This equipment complies with the requirements of the European EMC Directive
89/336/EEC.
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NORMAS OFICIALES MEXICANAS (NOM)
ELECTRICAL SAFETY STATEMENT
INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD
1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes de
que el aparato eléctrico sea operado.
2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para
referencia futura.
3. Todas las advertencias en el aparato eléctrico y en sus instrucciones de
operación deben ser respetadas.
4. Todas las instrucciones de operación y uso deben ser seguidas.
5. El aparato eléctrico no deberá ser usado cerca del agua—por ejemplo, cerca
de la tina de baño, lavabo, sótano mojado o cerca de una alberca, etc..
6. El aparato eléctrico debe ser usado únicamente con carritos o pedestales que
sean recomendados por el fabricante.
7. El aparato eléctrico debe ser montado a la pared o al techo sólo como sea
recomendado por el fabricante.
8. Servicio—El usuario no debe intentar dar servicio al equipo eléctrico más
allá a lo descrito en las instrucciones de operación. Todo otro servicio deberá
ser referido a personal de servicio calicado.
9. El aparato eléctrico debe ser situado de tal manera que su posición no
interera su uso. La colocación del aparato eléctrico sobre una cama, sofá,
alfombra o supercie similar puede bloquea la ventilación, no se debe colocar
en libreros o gabinetes que impidan el ujo de aire por los oricios de
ventilación.
10. El equipo eléctrico deber ser situado fuera del alcance de fuentes de calor
como radiadores, registros de calor, estufas u otros aparatos (incluyendo
amplicadores) que producen calor.
11. El aparato eléctrico deberá ser connectado a una fuente de poder sólo del tipo
descrito en el instructivo de operación, o como se indique en el aparato.
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NOM STATEMENT
12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra sica y la polarización
del equipo no sea eliminada.
13. Los cables de la fuente de poder deben ser guiados de tal manera que no sean
pisados ni pellizcados por objetos colocados sobre o contra ellos, poniendo
particular atención a los contactos y receptáculos donde salen del aparato.
14. El equipo eléctrico debe ser limpiado únicamente de acuerdo a las
recomendaciones del fabricante.
15. En caso de existir, una antena externa deberá ser localizada lejos de las lineas
de energia.
16. El cable de corriente deberá ser desconectado del cuando el equipo no sea
usado por un largo periodo de tiempo.
17. Cuidado debe ser tomado de tal manera que objectos liquidos no sean
derramados sobre la cubierta u oricios de ventilación.
18. Servicio por personal calicado deberá ser provisto cuando:
A: El cable de poder o el contacto ha sido dañado; u
B: Objectos han caído o líquido ha sido derramado dentro del aparato; o
C: El aparato ha sido expuesto a la lluvia; o
D: El aparato parece no operar normalmente o muestra un cambio en su
desempeño; o
E: El aparato ha sido tirado o su cubierta ha sido dañada.
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TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL
BLACK BOX and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks of BB
Technologies, Inc.
ProComm is a registered trademark of DATASTORM TECHNOLOGIES, INC.™
Crosstalk is a registered trademark of Digital Communications Associates, Inc.
JavaScript is a registered trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc.
Telnet is a trademark of Telnet Communications, Inc.
Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property
of the trademark owners.
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WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
Secure Racking
If secure racked units are installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, they may
require further evaluation by certification agencies. Consider the following items:
1. The ambient temperature within the rack may be greater than the room ambient
temperature. Installation should be such that the amount of airflow required for safe
operation is not compromised. The maximum temperature for the equipment in this
environment is 122°F (50°C).
2. Install the unit so that it doesn’t become unstable from uneven loading.
Input Supply
Check nameplate ratings to ensure that there is no overloading of supply circuits that
could have an effect on overcurrent protection and supply wiring.
Grounding
Maintain reliable grounding of this equipment. Give particular attention to supply
connections when connecting to power strips, rather than direct connections to the
branch circuit.
Shock Hazard
Do not attempt to repair or service this device yourself. Internal components must be
serviced by authorized personnel only.
Disconnect Power
If any of the following events occurs, immediately disconnect the unit from the outlet and
contact Black Box at 724-746-5500.
1. The power cord is frayed or damaged.
2. Liquid has been spilled into the device or the device has been exposed to rain or
water.
Disconnect Power Supply Cable
Before attempting to service or remove this unit, make certain to disconnect the power
supply cable(s).
Two Power Supply Cables
Note that some Outlet Managed PDU models feature two separate power circuits, and a
separate power supply cable for each power circuit. If your Outlet Managed PDU includes
two power supply cables, make certain to disconnect both power supply cables from their
power source before attempting to service or remove the unit.
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Detached 15-Amp “Starter” Cable(s)
If the Outlet Managed PDU includes a detached, 125 VAC, 15 Amp “Starter” Cable(s,)
this allows you to connect the Outlet Managed PDU to power for bench testing and initial
start up and is adequate for applications that only require 15 Amps. For 20-Amp power
switching applications, please use appropriate 20-Amp cables.
Units with Attached Power Supply Cable(s)
For units with fixed Power Cords the socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment
and shall be easily accessible.
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CONTENTS
Contents
1. Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2. Quick Start Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
2.1. Installing the Outlet Managed PDU Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
2.1.1. Apply Power to the Outlet Managed PDU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
2.1.2. Connect your PC to the Outlet Managed PDU . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
2.2. Communicating with the Outlet Managed PDU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3. Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3.1. Front Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
3.2. Outlet Managed PDU-H Series - Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
3.3. Additional Button Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
4. Hardware Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
4.1. Connecting the Power Supply Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
4.1.1. Installing the Power Supply Cable Keepers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
4.1.2. Connect the Outlet Managed PDU to Your Power Supply . . . 26
4.2. Connection to Switched Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
4.3. Serial SetUp Port Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
4.3.1. Connecting a Local PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
4.3.2. Connecting an External Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
4.4. Connecting the Network Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
4.5. Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
5. Conguration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
5.1. Communicating with the Outlet Managed PDU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
5.1.1. The Text Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
5.1.2. The Web Browser Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
5.1.3. Access Via PDA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
5.2. Conguration Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
5.3. Dening System Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
5.3.1. The Real Time Clock and Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
5.3.2. The Invalid Access Lockout Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
5.3.3. Log Conguration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
5.3.3.1. The Audit Log and Alarm Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
5.3.3.2. The Current Metering Log and
Power Metering Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
5.3.3.3. Reading and Erasing Logs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
5.3.4. Callback Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
5.3.5. Power Source Conguration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
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5. Conguration (continued)
5.3.6. Scripting Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
5.3.6.1. Automated Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
5.4. User Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
5.4.1. Command Access Levels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
5.4.2. Plug Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
5.4.3. Port Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
5.5. Managing User Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
5.5.1. Viewing User Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
5.5.2. Adding User Accounts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
5.5.3. Modifying User Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
5.5.4. Deleting User Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
5.6. The Plug Group Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
5.6.1. Viewing Plug Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
5.6.2. Adding Plug Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
5.6.3. Modifying Plug Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
5.6.4. Deleting Plug Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
5.7. Dening Plug Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
5.7.1. The Boot Priority Parameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
5.7.1.1. Example 1: Change Plug A3 to Priority 1 . . . . . . . . 61
5.7.1.2. Example 2: Change Plug A5 to Priority 2 . . . . . . . . 62
5.8. Serial Port Conguration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
5.9. Network Conguration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
5.9.1. Network Port Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
5.9.2. Network Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
5.9.3. IP Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
5.9.3.1. Adding IP Addresses to the Allow and
Deny Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
5.9.3.2. Linux Operators and Wild Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
5.9.3.3. IP Security Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
5.9.4. Static Route . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
5.9.5. Domain Name Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
5.9.6. SNMP Access Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
5.9.7. SNMP Trap Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
5.9.8. LDAP Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
5.9.8.1. Adding LDAP Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
5.9.8.2 Viewing LDAP Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
5.9.8.3. Modifying LDAP Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
5.9.8.4. Deleting LDAP Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
5.9.9. TACACS Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
5.9.10. RADIUS Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
5.9.10.1. Dictionary Support for RADIUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
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5. Conguration (continued)
5.9.11. Email Messaging Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
5.10. Save User Selected Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
5.10.1. Restore Conguration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
6. Reboot Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
6.1. Ping-No-Answer Reboot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
6.1.1. Adding Ping-No-Answer Reboots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
6.1.2. Viewing Ping-No-Answer Reboot Proles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
6.1.3. Modifying Ping-No-Answer Reboot Proles . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
6.1.4. Deleting Ping-No-Answer Reboot Proles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
6.2. Scheduled Reboot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
6.2.1. Adding Scheduled Reboots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
6.2.2. Viewing Scheduled Reboot Actions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
6.2.3. Modifying Scheduled Reboots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
6.2.4. Deleting Scheduled Reboots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
7. Alarm Conguration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
7.1. The Over Current Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
7.1.1. Over Current Alarms - Load Shedding and
Auto Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
7.2. The Over Temperature Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
7.2.1. Over Temperature Alarms - Load Shedding and
Auto Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
7.3. The Circuit Breaker Open Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
7.4. The Lost Voltage (Line In) Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
7.5. The Ping-No-Answer Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
7.6. The Invalid Access Lockout Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
7.7. The Power Cycle Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
7.8. The Plug Current Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
8. The Status Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
8.1. Product Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
8.2. The Network Status Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
8.3. The Plug Status Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
8.4. The Plug Group Status Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
8.5. The Current Metering Status Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
8.6. The Current History Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
8.7. The Power Range Status Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
8.8. The Power History Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
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9. Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
9.1. Operation via the Web Browser Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
9.1.1. The Plug Control Screen - Web Browser Interface . . . . . . . . 137
9.1.2. The Plug Group Control Screen - Web Browser Interface . . 139
9.2. Operation via the Text Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
9.2.1. Switching and Reboot Commands - Text Interface . . . . . . . . 141
9.2.2. Applying Commands to Several Plugs - Text Interface . . . . 143
9.3. The Automated Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
9.4. Manual Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
9.5. Logging Out of Command Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
10. SSH Encryption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
11. Syslog Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
11.1. Conguration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
11.2. Testing Syslog Conguration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
12. SNMP Traps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
12.1. Conguration: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
12.2. Testing the SNMP Trap Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
13. Operation via SNMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
13.1. Outlet Managed PDU SNMP Agent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
13.2. SNMPv3 Authentication and Encryption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
13.3. Conguration via SNMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
13.3.1. Viewing Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
13.3.2. Adding Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
13.3.3. Modifying Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
13.3.4. Deleting Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
13.4. Plug Control via SNMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
13.4.1. Plug Status/Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
13.4.2. Plug Group Status/Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
13.5. Viewing Outlet Managed PDU Status via SNMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
13.5.1. Plug Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
13.5.2. Unit Environment Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
13.6. Sending Traps via SNMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
14. Setting Up SSL Encryption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
14.1. Creating a Self Signed Certicate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
14.2. Creating a Signed Certicate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
14.3. Downloading the Server Private Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
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CONTENTS
15. Saving and Restoring Conguration Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
15.1. Sending Parameters to a File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
15.2. Restoring Saved Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
15.3. Restoring Previously Saved Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
16. Upgrading Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
17. Command Reference Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
17.1. Command Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
17.2. Command Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
17.3. Command Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
17.3.1. Display Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
17.3.2. Control Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
17.3.3. Conguration Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Appendices:
A. Interface Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
A.1. Serial Console Port (RS232) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
B. Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
B.1. Calling Black Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
B.2. Shipping and Packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
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CHAPTER 1: Specifications
1. Specifications
Physical/Environmental:
Models MPSH8-S20-120V, MPSH8-S20-208+V, MPSH8-D20-120V and
MPSH8-D20-208+V:
Width: 19” (48.3 cm) (Including Rack Brackets)
Depth: 8.7” (22.1 cm)
Height: 1.75” (4.5 cm) One Rack U
Models MPSH16-D20-120V, MPSH16-D20-208+V:
Width: 19” (48.3 cm) (Including Rack Brackets)
Depth: 8.7” (22.1 cm)
Height: 3.5” (8.9 cm) Two Rack U
Operating Temperature: 32˚F to 122˚F (0˚C to 50˚C)
Humidity: 10 - 90% RH
Operating Temperature: 32˚F to 122˚F (0˚C to 50˚C)
Humidity: 10 - 90% RH
Network Interface: 10/100Base-T Ethernet, RJ45, multi-session Telnet.
Power Outlets:
MPSH8-S20-120V: Eight (8) each, NEMA 5-15R Outlets.
MPSH8-S20-208+V: Eight (8) each, IEC320-C13 Outlets.
MPSH8-D20-120V: Eight (8) each, NEMA 5-15R Outlets.
MPSH8-D20-208+V: Eight (8) each, IEC320-C13 Outlets.
MPSH16-D20-120V: Sixteen (16) each, NEMA 5-15R Outlets.
MPSH16-D20-208+V: Sixteen (16) each, IEC320-C13 Outlets.
Power Requirements and Maximum Load:
Model No.
MPSH8-S20-120V 1 ea, 20 Amp 100 to 120 VAC 12 Amps 16 Amps* 16 Amps*
MPSH8-S20-208+V 1 ea, 20 Amp 100 to 240 VAC 10 Amps 16 Amps* 16 Amps*
MPSH8-D20-120V 2 ea, 20 Amp 100 to 120 VAC 12 Amps 16 Amps* 32 Amps*
MPSH8-D20-208+V 2 ea, 20 Amp 100 to 240 VAC 10 Amps 16 Amps* 32 Amps*
MPSH16-D20-120V 2 ea, 20 Amp 100 to 120 VAC 12 Amps 16 Amps* 32 Amps*
MPSH16-D20-208+V 2 ea, 20 Amp 100 to 240 VAC 10 Amps 16 Amps* 32 Amps*
Input
Feeds
Input
Voltage
Max. Load
per Outlet
Max. Load
per Input
Max. Load
per Unit
* In accordance with UL requirements, this value has been de-rated to 80%.
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CHAPTER 2: Quick Start Guide
2. Quick Start Guide
This Quick Start Guide describes a simplied installation procedure for the Outlet
Managed PDU hardware, which will allow you to communicate with the unit in
order to demonstrate basic features and check for proper operation.
Note that this Quick Start Guide does not provide a detailed description of unit
conguration, or discuss advanced operating features in detail. In order to take full
advantage of the features provided by this unit, it is recommended to refer to the
remainder of this User’s Guide.
2.1. Installing the Outlet Managed PDU Hardware
2.1.1. Apply Power to the Outlet Managed PDU
Refer to power rating nameplate on the Outlet Managed PDU, and then connect the
unit to an appropriate power source. Note that some Outlet Managed PDU models
feature two separate AC inputs and two separate power branches, while others
feature a single power inlet. Connect power cable(s) to the unit’s Circuit "A" and
Circuit "B" Power Inlets (if present), install the cable keeper(s) (as described in
Section 4.1.1), then connect the cables to an appropriate power supply. Refer to the
table in the Specications section for information concerning power requirements
and maximum load.
Note:
To determine the exact model number for your Outlet Managed
PDU, either refer to the nameplate on the back of the unit, or access
command mode and then type /J * and press [Enter].
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2.1.2. Connect your PC to the Outlet Managed PDU
The Outlet Managed PDU can either be controlled by a local PC, that communicates
with the unit via the SetUp port, controlled via external modem, or controlled via
TCP/IP network. In order to switch plugs or select parameters, commands are issued
to the Outlet Managed PDU via either the Network Port or SetUp Port. Note that it
is not necessary to connect to both the Network and SetUp Ports, and that the SetUp
Port can be connected to either a local PC or External Modem.
• Network Port: Connect your 10Base-T or 100Base-T network interface to
the Outlet Managed PDU Network port.
• Setup Port: Use the DX9F-DTE-RJ Adapter supplied with the unit to
connect your PC COM port to the Outlet Managed PDU’s SetUp Port.
• External Modem: Use the optional DX9M-RJ-KIT (not included) to
connect your external modem to the Outlet Managed PDU’s Setup
(RS232) Port.
2.2. Communicating with the Outlet Managed PDU
In order to ensure security, both Telnet and Web Browser Access are disabled when
the Outlet Managed PDU is shipped from the factory. To enable Telnet and/or
Web Browser access, please refer to Section 5.9.2. When properly installed and
congured, the Outlet Managed PDU will allow command mode access via Telnet,
Web Browser, SSH client, modem, or local PC.
Notes:
• Default Outlet Managed PDU serial port parameters are set as
follows: 9600 bps, RTS/CTS Handshaking, 8 Data Bits, One
Stop Bit, No Parity. Although these parameters can be easily
redefined, for this Quick Start procedure, it is recommended to
configure your communications program to accept the default
parameters.
• The Outlet Managed PDU features a default IP Address
(192.168.168.168) and a default Subnet Mask (255.255.255.0.)
This allows network access to command mode, providing that you
are contacting the Outlet Managed PDU from a node on the same
subnet. When attempting to access the Outlet Managed PDU
from a node that is not on the same subnet, please refer to the
User’s Guide for further configuration instructions.
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1. Access Command Mode: The Outlet Managed PDU includes two separate
user interfaces; the Text Interface and the Web Browser Interface. The Text
Interface is available via Local PC, SNMP, SSH Client, Telnet, or Modem,
and the Web Browser interface is only available via TCP/IP network. In
addition, when contacted via PDA, the Outlet Managed PDU will also
present a third interface, which is similar to the Web Browser Interface, but
offers limited command functions.
a) Via Local PC: Start your communications program and then
press [Enter].
b) Via SSH Client: Start your SSH client, enter the default IP address
(192.168.168.168) for the Outlet Managed PDU and invoke the
connect command.
c) Via Web Browser: Make certain that Web Browser access is enabled
as described in the Section 5.9.2. Start your JavaScript enabled
Web Browser, enter the default Outlet Managed PDU IP address
(192.168.168.168) in the Web Browser address bar, and then
press [Enter].
d) Via Telnet: Make certain that Telnet access is enabled as described in
Section 5.9.2. Start your Telnet client, and enter the Outlet Managed
PDU’s default IP address (192.168.168.168).
e) Via Modem: Make certain that the Outlet Managed PDU’s serial
Console Port is congured for Modem Mode as described in Section 5.8,
then use your communications program to dial the number for your
external Modem connected to the Console Port.
2. Username / Password Prompt: A message will be displayed, which
prompts you to enter your username and password. The default username
is "super" (all lower case, no quotes), and the default password is also
"super". If a valid username and password are entered, the Outlet Managed
PDU will display either the Main Menu (Web Browser Interface) or the Port
Status Screen (SSH, Telnet, or Modem.)
3. Test Switching Functions: You may wish to perform the following tests
in order to make certain that the Outlet Managed PDU is responding to
commands. When switching and reboot commands are executed, the Outlet
Managed PDU’s Output Status LEDs will also turn On or Off to indicate the
status of each outlet.
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a) Reboot Outlet:
i. Web Browser Interface: Click on the "Plug Control" link on
the left hand side of the screen to display the Plug Control Menu.
From the Plug Control Menu, click the down arrow in the row
for Plug A1 to display the dropdown menu, then select "Reboot"
from the drop down menu and click on the "Execute Plug Actions"
button.
ii. Text Interface: Type /BOOT A1 and press [Enter].
b) Switch Outlet Off:
i. Web Browser Interface: From the Plug Control Menu, click the
down arrow in the "Action" column for Plug A1 to display the drop
down menu, then select "Off" from the drop down menu and click
on the "Execute Plug Actions" button.
ii. Text Interface: Type /OFF A1 and press [Enter].
c) Switch Outlet On:
i. Web Browser Interface: From the Plug Control Menu, click the
down arrow in the "Action" column for Plug A1 to display the drop
down menu, then select "On" from the drop down menu and click
on the "Execute Plug Actions" button.
ii. Text Interface: Type /ON A1 and press [Enter].
4. Logging Out: When you log off using the proper Outlet Managed PDU
command, this ensures that the unit has completely exited from command
mode, and is not waiting for the inactivity timeout to elapse before allowing
additional connections.
a) Web Browser Interface: Click on the "LOGOUT" link on the left hand
side of the screen.
b) Text Interface: Type /X and press [Enter].
This completes the Quick Start Guide for the Outlet Managed PDU. Prior to placing
the unit into operation, it is recommended to refer to the remainder of this User’s
Guide for important information regarding advanced conguration capabilities and
more detailed operation instructions.
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CHAPTER 3: Overview
3. Overview
The Outlet Managed PDU allows secure, remote metering and management of
AC powered rack mount equipment via SSL, SSH, SNMP, web browser, telnet,
external modem or local terminal. The Outlet Managed PDU can monitor power
to your equipment, and automatically notify you when changes in current levels,
temperature, circuit breaker status or other factors exceed user-dened
threshold values.
Power Metering and Management:
The Outlet Managed PDU can constantly measure current consumption, temperature
levels, ping response and other factors. If the Outlet Managed PDU detects that
user dened thresholds for these values have been exceeded, the unit can promptly
notify you via email, Text Message, SNMP or Syslog. When temperature and
current readings exceed user dened critical values, the Outlet Managed PDU can
also intelligently shed the current load by temporarily shutting down nonessential
devices; when readings return to acceptable levels, the Outlet Managed PDU can
restore power to those devices to return to normal operating conditions.
The Outlet Managed PDU also records current consumption data to a convenient log
le, which can be retrieved in ASCII, XML, or CSV format or displayed in
graph format.
Security and Co-Location Features:
Secure Shell (SSHv2) encryption and address-specic IP security masks help to
prevent unauthorized access to command and conguration functions.
The Outlet Managed PDU also provides four different levels of security for user
accounts: Administrator, SuperUser, User and ViewOnly. The Administrator level
provides complete access to all plug functions, operating features and conguration
menus. The SuperUser level allows switching and rebooting of all plugs but does not
allow access to conguration functions. The User level allows access to only a select
group of Administrator-dened plugs. The ViewOnly level allows you to check plug
status and unit status, but does not allow switching or rebooting of outlets or access
to conguration menus.
The Outlet Managed PDU includes full Radius support, LDAP capability, TACACS
capability, MIB capability, DHCP and an invalid access lockout feature. An Audit
Log records all user access, login and logout times and command actions.
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Model Numbers
The Outlet Managed PDU series includes a variety of models to accommodate the
power distribution needs of almost any rack mount application.
Model No.
MPSH8-S20-120V 1 ea, 20 Amp 100 to 120 VAC 12 Amps 16 Amps* 16 Amps*
MPSH8-S20-208+V 1 ea, 20 Amp 100 to 240 VAC 10 Amps 16 Amps* 16 Amps*
MPSH8-D20-120V 2 ea, 20 Amp 100 to 120 VAC 12 Amps 16 Amps* 32 Amps*
MPSH8-D20-208+V 2 ea, 20 Amp 100 to 240 VAC 10 Amps 16 Amps* 32 Amps*
MPSH16-D20-120V 2 ea, 20 Amp 100 to 120 VAC 12 Amps 16 Amps* 32 Amps*
MPSH16-D20-208+V 2 ea, 20 Amp 100 to 240 VAC 10 Amps 16 Amps* 32 Amps*
Input
Feeds
Input
Voltage
Max. Load
per Outlet
Max. Load
per Input
Max. Load
per Unit
* In accordance with UL requirements, this value has been de-rated to 80%.
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DEFAULT
ON RDY
SETUP PORT
1 2 3 4
OUTPUT STATUS
A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8
RESET
B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B8 10% 100%
5
6 7
BRANCH A
CURRENT USAGE
BRANCH B
CURRENT USAGE
10% 100%
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PDU
Figure 3-1: Front Panel Components (Model MPSH16-D20-120V Shown)
3.1. Front Panel Components
As shown in Figure 3.1, the Outlet Managed PDU Front Panel includes the following
components:
1. SetUp Port: An RJ45 format RS232 serial port (wired in DCE
conguration) which can be used for connection to a local terminal or
external modem. For a description of the Setup Port interface, please refer to
Appendix A.
2. "ON" Indicator: An LED which lights when power is applied to the Outlet
Managed PDU.
3. "RDY" Indicator: (Ready) Flashes to indicate that the unit is ready to
receive commands.
4. Default Button: Used to manually toggle outlets On/Off or reset unit to
factory default parameters as described in Section 3.3.
5. Reset Button: Used to reboot and/or reset the Outlet Managed PDU to
factory defaults as described in Section 3.3.
Note:
All Front Panel Button functions can also be disabled via the System
Parameters menu, as described in Section 5.3.
6. Output Status Indicators: LED indicators, which light when corresponding
outlet is switched On.
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7. Branch A Current Usage: A bank of ten LEDs which light to indicate total
current usage on Power Circuit A. The rst LED will light when 0% to 9%
of maximum rated current for the power circuit is being used, and the last
LED will blink when over 100% of the maximum rated current for the power
circuit is being used.
8. Branch B Current Usage: Same as Item 7 above, except displays values for
Power Circuit B. (Not present on MPSH8-S20-120V and
MPSH8-S20-208+V models.)
3.2. Outlet Managed PDU-H Series - Back Panel
As shown in Figure 3.2, the Outlet Managed PDU Back Panel includes the following
components:
1. Power Circuit A - Power Inlet: An IEC320-C20 AC inlet which supplies
power to Outlet Managed PDU control functions and the Circuit "A" outlets.
Also includes cable keeper (not shown.)
Note:
MPSH8-S20-120V and MPSH8-S20-208+V models feature a single
Power Inlet.
2. Power Circuit B - Power Inlet: An IEC320-C20 AC inlet which supplies
power to Outlet Managed PDU control functions and the Circuit "B" outlets.
Also includes cable keeper (not shown.) (Not present on MPSH8-S20-120V
and MPSH8-S20-208+V models.)
3. Power Circuit A - Switched Outlets: AC Outlets that can be switched On,
Off, rebooted or set to default state in response to user commands.
4. Power Circuit B - Switched Outlets: Same as Item 3 above. (Not present
on MPSH8-S20-120V and MPSH8-S20-208+V models.)
5. Alarm Indicator Lights: Two LEDs which light when an alarm condition
is detected at the corresponding power circuit. Note that MPSH8-S20-120V
and MPSH8-S20-208+V models only include one power circuit and one
Alarm Indicator Light. For information on Alarm Conguration, please refer
to Section 7.
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1
2
BUS A
BUS B
A-1
B-1 B-2 B-3 B-4 B-5
A-2
A-3 A-4 A-5
3
A-6
B-6 B-7
4
A-7 A-8
ACT
LINK
ALARM
A
B
B-8
10/100 BaseT
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Figure 3-2: Back Panel Components (Model MPSH16-D20-120V Shown)
6. Network Port: An RJ45 Ethernet port for connection to your 100Base-T,
TCP/IP network. Note that the Outlet Managed PDU features a default IP
address (192.168.168.168). This allows you to connect to the unit without
rst assigning an IP address. Note that the Network Port also includes two,
small LED indicators for Link and Data Activity. For more information on
Network Port conguration, please refer to Section 5.9.
3.3. Additional Button Functions
The Default and Reset buttons on the Outlet Managed PDU front panel can be used
to perform the functions described below:
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Notes:
• All Front Panel Button functions can also be disabled via the
System Parameters menu, as described in Section 5.3.
• When the Outlet Managed PDU is reset to factory defaults, all
user-defined configuration parameters will be cleared, and the
default "super" user account will also be restored.
1. Reboot Operating System:
a) Press and hold the Reset button for ve seconds, and then release it.
b) The Outlet Managed PDU will reboot it's operating system; all plugs
will be left in their current On/Off state.
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2. Set Parameters to Factory Defaults:
a) Simultaneously press both the Default button and the Reset button, hold
them for ve seconds, and then release them.
b) All Outlet Managed PDU parameters will be reset to their original
factory default settings, and the unit will then reboot. All plugs will be
left in their current On/Off state.
3. Toggle/Default All Plugs:
a) Press the Default button, hold it for ve seconds, and then release the
Default Button.
b) The Outlet Managed PDU will switch all plugs to the Off state. If all
plugs are already in the Off state, then the unit will reset all plugs to
their user dened default states.
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CHAPTER 4: Installation
4. Hardware Installation
4.1. Connecting the Power Supply Cables
4.1.1. Installing the Power Supply Cable Keepers
The Outlet Managed PDU includes cable keepers, which are designed to prevent the
power supply cables from being accidentally disconnected from the unit.
• MPSH8-S20-120V, MPSH8-S20-120V, MPSH8-D20-120V and
MPSH8-D20-208+V Models: The cable keepers for these units must be
installed by the user.
1. First make certain that both of the Outlet Managed PDU’s two power
cables are disconnected from the power source.
2. Install the two standoff screws (included with the cable keeper) in the
two vacant screw holes, located between the two power inlets. When
the standoff screws are in place, thread the two screws supplied with the
cable keeper into the top end of both of the standoff screws.
3. Connect the power cables to the power inlets. Check to make sure that
both cables are rmly seated in the power inlet connectors.
4. Install the cable keeper plate, by slipping the plate over the two screws
which protrude from the top of the standoffs. Slip the cable keeper
plate into place, so that the notches in the bottom of the plate slip over
the power cables, and the holes in the middle of the plate align with the
screws in the tops of the standoffs.
5. Tighten the two screws into the standoffs to secure the plate and the
power supply cables to the unit. Check to make certain that the cables
are held rmly in place by the cable keepers.
• MPSH16-D20-120V and MPSH16-D20-208+V Models: These units
include pre-installed cable keepers. When attaching the power supply cables
to the unit, rst swing the cable keepers out of the way, then plug the power
cables securely into the power inputs. When the cables are in place, snap the
cable keepers over each plug to secure the cables to the unit.
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4.1.2. Connect the Outlet Managed PDU to Your Power Supply
Refer to the cautions listed below and at the beginning of this User’s Guide, and then
connect the Outlet Managed PDU to an appropriate power supply.
Note:
Some Outlet Managed PDU models are shipped with one or two
detachable 125 VAC, 15 Amp "Starter" Cables. These cable(s) will
allow you to connect a 120 VAC Outlet Managed PDU to power for
bench testing and initial start up and are adequate for applications
that only require 15 Amps. For higher amp power switching
applications, use appropriate cables.
CAUTIONS:
• Before attempting to install this unit, please review the warnings
and cautions listed at the front of the user’s guide.
• This device should only be operated with the type of power
source indicated on the instrument nameplate. If you are not sure
of the type of power service available, please contact your local
power company.
• Reliable earthing (grounding) of this unit must be maintained.
Particular attention should be given to supply connections when
connecting to power strips, rather than directly to the branch
circuit.
4.2. Connection to Switched Outlets
Connect the power cord from your switched device to one of the AC Outlets on the
Outlet Managed PDU. Note that when power is applied to the Outlet Managed PDU,
the AC Outlets will be switched "ON" by default.
Note that some Outlet Managed PDU models feature two separate power branches,
while others may feature only one power branch. Please refer to the table shown
in Section 1 or Section 3 for more information regarding maximum power and load
ratings for your specic Outlet Managed PDU model.
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4.3. Serial SetUp Port Connection
The Outlet Managed PDU’s SetUp Port is a female, RJ45 RS232 connector, wired
in a DCE conguration. In the default state, the Setup port is congured for 9600
bps, no parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit. The Setup Port can be connected to either an
external modem or a local PC, but not both items at the same time. Appendix A
describes the Setup Port interface.
4.3.1. Connecting a Local PC
Use the DX9F-DTE-RJ Adapter supplied with the unit to connect your PC COM port
to the Outlet Managed PDU’s Setup Port. Make certain that the Serial Port Mode is
set to "Normal" as described in Section 5.8.
4.3.2. Connecting an External Modem
When connecting directly to an external modem, use the optional DX9M-RJ-KIT
(not included) to connect your external modem to the Outlet Managed PDU’s Setup
Port. Make certain that the modem is initialized at the same default parameters as
the Outlet Managed PDU Setup Port and that the Outlet Managed PDU Serial Port
Mode is set to "Modem" as described in Section 5.8.
4.4. Connecting the Network Cable
The Network Port is an RJ45 Ethernet jack, for connection to a TCP/IP network.
Connect your 100Base-T cable to the Network Port. Note that the Outlet Managed
PDU includes a default IP address (192.168.168.168) and a default subnet mask
(255.255.255.0.) When installing the Outlet Managed PDU in a working network
environment, it is recommended to dene network parameters as described in
Section 5.9.
4.5. Rack Mounting
To install an Outlet Managed PDU in your equipment rack, attach the L-Brackets
included with the unit and then mount the unit in a vacant space in your rack.
This completes the Outlet Managed PDU installation instructions. Please proceed to
the next Section for instructions regarding unit conguration.
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CHAPTER 5: Configuration
5. Configuration
This section describes the basic conguration procedure for all Outlet Managed PDU
models. For more information on Reboot Options and Alarm Conguration, please
refer to Section 6 and Section 7.
5.1. Communicating with the Outlet Managed PDU
In order to congure the Outlet Managed PDU, you must rst connect to the unit,
and access command mode. Note that, the Outlet Managed PDU offers two separate
conguration interfaces; the Web Browser Interface and the Text Interface.
In addition, the Outlet Managed PDU also offers three different methods for
accessing command mode; via network, via external modem, or via local console.
The Web Browser interface is only available via network, and the Text Interface is
available via network (SSH or Telnet), modem or local PC.
5.1.1. The Text Interface
The Text Interface consists of a series of simple ASCII text menus, which allow you
to select options and dene parameters by entering the number for the desired option
using your keyboard, and then typing in the value for that option.
Since the Web Browser Interface and Telnet accessibility are both disabled in
the default state, you will need to use the Text Interface to contact the Outlet
Managed PDU via Local PC or SSH connection when setting up the unit for the
rst time. After you have accessed command mode using the Text Interface, you
can then enable Web Access and Telnet Access, if desired, in order to allow future
communication with the unit via Web Browser or Telnet. You will not be able to
contact the unit via Web Browser or Telnet until you have enabled these options.
Once Telnet Access is enabled, you will then be able to use the Text Interface to
communicate with the Outlet Managed PDU via local PC, Telnet or SSH connection.
You can also use the Text Interface to access command mode via an external modem
installed at the Outlet Managed PDU’s serial Setup Port.
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