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Switched PDU
Installation and user
manual
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Instructions
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
Dangerous Voltage
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of un-insulated dangerous voltage within the
product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.
Protective Grounding Terminal
This symbol indicates a terminal that must be connected to earth ground prior to making any other
connections to the equipment.
Life-Support Policy
As a general policy, MGE UPS SYSTEMS does not recommend the use of any of its products in the following
situations:
• life-support applications where failure or malfunction of the MGE UPS SYSTEMS product can be reasonably
expected to cause failure of the life-support device or to significantly affect its safety or effectiveness.
• direct patient care.
MGE UPS SYSTEMS will not knowingly sell its products for use in such applications unless it receives in writing
assurances satisfactory to MGE UPS SYSTEMS that:
• the risks of injury or damage have been minimized,
• the customer assumes all such risks, and
• the liability of MGE UPS SYSTEMS is adequately protected under the circumstances.
The term life-support device includes but is not limited to neonatal oxygen analyzers, nerve stimulators (whether
used for anesthesia, pain relief or other purposes), auto-transfusion devices, blood pumps, defibrillators,
arrhythmia detectors and alarms, pacemakers, hemodialysis systems, peritoneal dialysis systems, neonatal
ventilator incubators, ventilators (for adults or infants), anesthesia ventilators, infusion pumps, and any other
devices designated as “critical” by the U.S. FDA.
Compliance
Units have been safety tested/certified to the following standards: USA and Canada to
UL 60950-1:2003 and CAN/CSA 22.2 No. 60950-1-03, European Union to EN60950-1:2001
USA Notification
Warning: Changes or modifications to these units not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment under FCC rules.
Note: 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 is 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.
Canadian Notification
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out
in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
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 édicté par le
Ministère des Communications du Canada.
Japanese Notification
この装置は、情報処理装置等電波障害自主規制協議会（ＶＣＣＩ）の基準に基づくクラ
スA情報技術装置です。この装置を家庭環境で使用すると電波妨害を引き起こすことが
あります。この場合には使用者が適切な対策を講ずるよう要求されることがあります。
Contents
GETTING STARTED 4
Quick Start Guide ..........................................................................................................................4
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NSTALLATION 5
Standard Accessories...................................................................................................................5
Additional Required Items ............................................................................................................5
Equipment Overview.....................................................................................................................6
Safety Precautions ........................................................................................................................7
Installing the Power Input Retention Bracket ............................................................................7
Mounting .........................................................................................................................................8
Attaching the Expansion Module.................................................................................................8
Connecting to the Power Source.................................................................................................8
Connecting Devices ......................................................................................................................9
Connecting to the Unit ..................................................................................................................9
OPERATIONS 12
Interfaces ......................................................................................................................................12
HTML Interface ............................................................................................................................13
Command Line Interface ............................................................................................................21
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DVANCED OPERATIONS 44
SSL ................................................................................................................................................45
SSH ...............................................................................................................................................46
SNMP ............................................................................................................................................47
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PPENDICES 56
Resetting to Factory Defaults ....................................................................................................57
Uploading Firmware ....................................................................................................................57
Technical Specifications .............................................................................................................58
1. Getting Started
Quick Start Guide
The following instructions will help you quickly install and configure your Switched PDU for use on your network.
For detailed information on each step, go to the page number listed to the right.
For your network security, MGE UPS SYSTEMS strongly recommends the removal of the predefined
1. Mount the Switched PDU....................................................................................................................... 7
2. Connect to the power source................................................................................................................. 8
3. Connect the devices to the Switched PDU ............................................................................................ 9
4. Connect to the Switched PDU ............................................................................................................... 9
5. Configure the Switched PDU ................................................................................................................. 9
• Login as the predefined Administrator (admn/admn) .................................................................. 12
• Create new administrative user account ............................................................................... 18, 29
• Configure location and tower names ..................................................................................... 15, 37
• Configure outlet names.......................................................................................................... 16, 34
• Configure group names ......................................................................................................... 18, 33
• Configure new user account(s) with outlet and group access ............................................... 18, 29
• Remove the predefined Administrator ................................................................................... 18, 29
6. Connect the Switched PDU to the network
user account prior to attachment to your network.
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2. Installation
Before installation, refer to the following lists to ensure that you have all the items shipped with the unit as well
as all other required items.
Standard Accessories
• Mounting bracket hardware
Vertical – two removable flanges with four M4 screws and two mounting L-brackets with two
nut plates and four sets of screws and washers
Horizontal/Rack – two mounting L-brackets and four screws
• RJ45 to RJ45 crossover cable
• DB9F to DB25M modem cable
• RJ45 to DB9F serial port adapter (for connection to standard DB9M DTE serial port)
• Outlet retention clips, one per outlet (208-240V units only)
• Separate power input cord
• Power input retention bracket hardware
Two removable T-brackets with two 40mm screws.
Additional Required Items
• Phillip screwdriver
• Screws, washers and nuts to attach the unit to your rack
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Equipment Overview
A number is printed above each outlet. The outlets are labeled 1 through 16. These numbers may be used in
commands that require an outlet name. See Outlet Naming and Grouping in Chapter 3: Outlet Naming and
Grouping for more information. The power inlet connects to the electrical power source.
1 Power Input
2 Input Current LED
3 Ethernet / RS232 Ports
4 Temperature / Humidity Ports
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2. Installation
Safety Precautions
This section contains important safety and regulatory information that should be reviewed before installation
and use. For input and output current ratings, see Power Ratings in Technical Specifications.
Only for installation and use in a
Service Access Location in accordance
with the following installation and use
instructions.
This equipment is designed to be
installed on a dedicated circuit.
Dedicated circuit must have circuit
breaker or fuse protection.
Switched PDUs have been designed
without a master circuit breaker or fuse
to avoid becoming a single point of
failure. It is the customer’s
responsibility to provide adequate
protection for the dedicated power
circuit. Protection of capacity equal to
the current rating of the Switched PDU
must be provided and must meet all
applicable codes and regulations. In
North American, protection must have a
10,000A interrupt capacity.
The plug on the power supply cord
shall be installed near the equipment
and shall be easily accessible.
Installation Orientation: RSxx-Txxxx-x
units are design to be installed in
vertical orientation.
Always disconnect the power supply
cord before opening to avoid electrical
shock.
WARNING! High leakage current!
Earth connection is essential before
connecting supply!
Destiné à l'installation et l'utilisation
dans le cadre de Service Access
Location selon les instructions
d'installation et d'utilisation.
Cet équipement est conçu à être
installé sur un circuit spécialisé.
Le circuit spécialisé doit avoir un
disjoncteur ou une protection de
fusible. Des Switched PDUs ont été
conçus sans disjoncteur général ni
fusible pour éviter que cela devient un
seul endroit de panne. C’est la
responsabilité du client de fournir une
protection adéquate pour le circuitalimentation spécialisé. Protection de
capacité équivalant à la puissance de
l'équipement, et respectant tous les
codes et normes applicables. Les
disjoncteurs ou fusibles destinés à
l'installation en Amérique du Nord
doivent avoir une capacité
d'interruption de 10.000 A.
La prise sur le cordon d’alimentation
sera installée près de l’équipement et
sera facilement disponible.
Installation Orientation : Les unités
RSxx-Txxxx-x sont conçues pour être
installées dans une orientation
verticale.
Toujours déconnecter le cordon
d’alimentation avant d’ouvrir pour
éviter un choque électrique.
ATTENTION ! Haut fuite très
possible ! Une connection de masse
est essentielle avant de connecter
l’alimentation !
Nur für Installation und Gebrauch an
Anschlusszugriffspunkten gemäß der
folgenden Installations- und
Gebrauchsanweisungen.
Diese Ausrüstung ist zur Installation in
einem festen Stromkreis vorgesehen.
Der feste Stromkreis muss mit einem
Schutzschalter oder einem
Sicherungsschutz versehen sein.
Ein Switched PDU verfügt über keinen
Hauptschutzschalter bzw. über keine
Sicherung, damit kein einzelner
Fehlerpunkt entstehen kann. Der
Kunde ist dafür verantwortlich, den
Stromkreis sachgemäß zu schützen.
Der Kapazitätsschutz entspricht der
aktuellen Stromstärke der Geräte und
muss alle relevanten Codes und
Bestimmungen erfüllen. Für Installation
in Nordamerika müssen Ausschalter
bzw. Sicherung über 10.000 A
Unterbrechungskapazität verfügen.
Der Stecker des Netzkabels muss in
der Nähe der Ausrüstung installiert
werden und leicht zugänglich sein.
Installationsausrichtung: RSxx-Txxxx-x
Einheiten sind zur vertikalen Installation
vorgesehen.
Ziehen Sie vor dem Öffnen immer das
Netzkabel heraus, um die Gefahr eines
elektrischen Schlags zu vermeiden.
ACHTUNG! Hoher Verluststrom! Ein
Erdungsanschluss ist vor dem
Einschalten der Stromzufuhr
erforderlich!
Installing the Power Input Retention Bracket
For Switched PDUs with a total maximum output <30A, it may be
necessary to install the power input retention bracket prior to mounting
the Switched PDU within the rack.
To install the power input retention bracket:
1. Remove the two screws attaching the IEC 60320 C19 inlet to the
enclosure.
2. Assemble and attach the retention bracket to the enclosure as
shown.
Figure 2. Retention Bracket assembly
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2. Installation
Mounting
Figure 3. Mounting
Horizontal/Rack
1. Select th
for proper mounting depth
2. Attach the bracke
with two screws for each bracket.
3. Install the enclosure into your rack, using the
slots in each bracket. The slots allow about ¼
inch of horizontal adaptability to align with the
mounting holes of your rack.
Attac
Con e Power Source
hing the Expansion Module
C nsion Module with the prov
onnect the Switched PDU Expa ided RJ12 crossover cable at the at the Link port on
the Switched PDU.
NOTE: The overall length of the cable should not exceed 10 feet.
necting to th
Each outlet powers up sequentially, with a two-second delay betwe
primary fuse or circuit breaker from excessive in-r
e appropriate bracket mounting points
within the rack.
ts to these mounting points
ush current.
Vertical
1. Attach the removable flanges to the mount
2. Attach the mounting L-brackets to the flanges
3. Attach the top and bottom brackets to your rack
To attach a power cord to the unit:
1. Plug the female end of the power cord firmly into its connector at the base.
2. Use a screwdriver to tighten the two screws on the retenti
on bracket.
To connect to the power source:
Plug the male end of the power cord into the AC power source.
points on the rea
screws.
with the supplied screws, washers and nut
plates. The slots allow about 1½ inches of
vertical adaptability.
en each outlet, eliminating a potential blown
r of the enclosure using M4
.
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2. Installation
Connecting Devices
To avoid the possibility of noise due to arcing:
1. Keep the device’s on/off switch in the off position until after it is plugged into the outlet, or
log into the user interface and turn the outlets off before connecting the devices to the unit(s). After
connecting the devices, turn them on from the user interface.
2. Connect devices to the outlets.
On 230V units, install a retention clip for each outlet; Pull the prongs out slightly and insert them into holes
on the sides, then insert the device’s power cord and snap the clip over the cord.
NOTE:
1. MGE UPS SYSTEMS recommends even distribution of attached devices across the all available outlets to
avoid exceeding the outlet, quad or octet ratings limitations. See Power Ratings Technical Specifications
more information.
2. The outlet retention clips provided with 230V units are designed for use with MGE UPS SYSTEMS’s IEC
60320/C13 to IEC 60320/C14 cable and may not properly fit 3
Always disconnect the power supply cord before opening to avoid electrical shock.
Afin d’éviter les chocs électriques, débranchez le cable électrique avant d’ouvrir.
Immer Netzleitung auskuppeln vor den Aufmachen um elektrischen Schlag zu vermeiden.
Connecting the Sensors
The Switched PDU is equipped with two mini RJ11 T/H ports for attachment of the included
Temperature/Humidity sensor. Attach the mini RJ11 plug of the sensor(s) to the appropriate T/H port.
Connecting to the Unit
rd
party cables.
Serial (RS232) port
Switched PDU models are equipped with an RJ45 Serial RS-232 port for attachment to a PC or networked
terminal server using the supplied RJ45 to RJ45 crossover cable and RJ45 to DB9F serial port adapter as
required. See Data Connections in Technical Specifications for more information on the Serial RS-232 port.
Ethernet port
Switched PDU models are equipped with an RJ45 10/100Base-T Ethernet port for attachment to an existing
network. This connection allows access via Telnet, Secure Shell (SSH) or a common web browser.
The unit configured with the following network defaults to allow unit configuration out-of-the-box through either
Telnet/SSH or via a web browser:
• IP address: 192.168.1.254
• Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
• Gateway: 192.168.1.1
The local PC network connection must be configured as noted below:
NOTE: Contact your system administrator for instructions in reconfiguring the network connection.
Reconfiguration of your network connection may require a restart to take effect.
• IP address: 192.168.1.x (where x is 2-253)
• Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
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3. Operations
INTERFACES 12
Outlet Naming and Grouping 12
Usernames and Passwords 12
HTML
COMMAND LINE INTERFACE 21
INTERFACE 13
Logging In 13
Outlet Control 14
Individual .............................................................................................................................14
Group...................................................................................................................................14
Environmental Monitoring 15
Input Load ...........................................................................................................................15
Sensors ...............................................................................................................................15
Configuration 15
System.................................................................................................................................15
Network ...............................................................................................................................16
Telnet/SSH..........................................................................................................................16
HTTP/SSL...........................................................................................................................16
Serial Ports .........................................................................................................................17
Outlets .................................................................................................................................18
Groups.................................................................................................................................18
Users....................................................................................................................................18
FTP ......................................................................................................................................19
SNTP ...................................................................................................................................20
SNMP ..................................................................................................................................20
Tools 21
Restart .................................................................................................................................21
Logging In 21
Operations Commands 24
Administration Commands 29
User Administration ...........................................................................................................29
Group Administration.........................................................................................................33
Outlet Administration .........................................................................................................34
Serial Port Administration .................................................................................................36
System Administration ......................................................................................................37
TCP/IP Administration .......................................................................................................39
HTTP Administration .........................................................................................................40
Telnet Administration.........................................................................................................41
FTP Administration ............................................................................................................41
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3. Operations
Interfaces
The Switched PDU has two interfaces: the HTML interface accessed via the HTTP enabled Ethernet
connections and the command line for serial and Telnet connections.
Outlet Naming and Grouping
For commands requiring an outlet name, you may specify it in one of two ways: a predefined absolute name or
a descriptive name assigned by an administrator.
Absolute names are specified by a period (.) followed by a tower letter and outlet number. The tower letter for
the PTXL is A and the tower letter for the optional Expansion Module is B.
Outlets may also be included in one or more named groups of outlets, enabling you to issue a command that
affects all outlets in a named group.
Usernames and Passwords
The Switched PDU has one predefined administrative user account (username/password: admn/admn) and
supports a maximum of 128 defined user accounts
NOTE: For security, MGE UPS SYSTEMS recommends removal of the predefined administrative user account
after a new account with administrative rights has been created.
Only an administrative-level user may perform operations such as creating/removing user accounts and command
privileges, changing passwords and displaying outlet and user information. An administrator may also view the
status of and control power to all outlets.
The administrator may create additional user accounts and then grant these users the right to view the status of
and control power to specific outlets, groups and ports.
Usernames may contain from 1 to 24 characters and are not case sensitive; spaces are not allowed. Passwords
may contain up to 16 characters, and are case sensitive.
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3. Operations
HTML Interface
The HTML interface is constructed of three major components: the System Location bar, the User/Navigation
bar and the Control Screen. The System Location bar displays the Switched PDU’s location and IP address as
well as the current Control Screen title. The User/Navigation bar displays the current user and privilege level
and provides access to all HTML pages. And the Control Screen is used to display current data and allow
changes to outlet states or system configuration.
The following sections describe each interface section/page and their use.
Figure 4. Example HTML page
Log
ging In
Logging in through HTML via a web browser requires directing a web client to the configured IP address of the
unit.
T in by HTML:
o log
1. In the login windo
If you enter an invalid username or password, you will be prompted again.
You are given three attempts to enter a valid username and password comb
session ends and a protected page will be displayed.
w, enter a valid username and password and press OK.
ination. If all three fail, the
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3. Operations
Outlet Control
The Outlet Control section offers access to the Individual and Group outlet control pages. From the Individual
and Group pages, the user can review and manipulate power control functions for all outlets and groups
assigned to the current user. Both pages include the outlets absolute and descriptive names, the Outlet Status
reported to the Switched PDU by the outlet, the current Control State being applied by the Switched PDU and
the outlet load in amperes.
Available outlet and group power states may be set to on, off or reboot; the reboot operation turns the outlet(s)
off, delays for a period of 15 seconds and then turns the outlet(s) on.
Individual
The Individual outlet control page displays all outlets assigned to the current user. The user may apply on, off
or reboot actions to individual, multiple or all accessible outlets.
To apply actions to individual or multiple outlets:
In the Individual Outlet Control section, select the desired action from the Control Action drop-down menu for
each individual outlet to be changed and press
To apply an action to all outlets:
In the Global Control section, select the desired action from the Control Action drop-down menu and press Apply.
Group
The Group outlet control page displays all groups assigned to the current user as well as the outlets for each
group.
To select a group:
Select the group name from the drop-down menu and press Select. The page will refresh to display all outlets
associated to the selected group name.
To apply an action to a group:
Select the desired action from the drop-down menu and press Apply.
Apply.
Outlet State/Control State Field Values
Outlet State Control State Description
On On Outlet is on
Off Off Outlet is off
Off Pend On Outlet is off and about to turn on in response to a sequence timer
Off Reboot Outlet is off and a Reboot action has been initiated
On Idle On A restart has occurred – Last Control State has been maintained
Off Idle Off A restart has occurred – Last Control State has been maintained
On Wake On A power-loss has occurred – Wakeup State has been applied
Off Wake Off A power-loss has occurred – Wakeup State has been applied
On/Wait Off Outlet state in transition – Requery of outlet status required
Off/Wait On Outlet state in transition – Requery of outlet status required
On/Error varies Error State – Outlet should be off but current is sensed at the outlet
Off/Error varies Error State – Outlet should be on but no current is sensed at the outlet
No Comm varies Communication to the outlet has been lost*
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* Control State will be applied when communication is re-established
3. Operations
Environmental Monitoring
The Environmental Monitoring section offers access to the Input Load page. This section is available to
administrative level users and users with Environmental Monitoring view rights.
Input Load
The Input Load page displays the Switched PDU (s) absolute and descriptive name and the cumulative input
load in amperes of all devices attached to the Switched PDU at the time the page was loaded. This page will
refresh automatically every 10 seconds.
Sensors
The Sensors page displays:
• Temperature/humidity sensor’s absolute and descriptive names
• Temperature/humidity sensor readings in degrees Celsius and percent relative humidity
Configuration
The Configuration section offers access to all unit configuration options including Network, Telnet/HTTP, Serial
Ports, Outlets, Groups, Users, FTP, Proxy/SNTP and SNMP. This section is available to administrative level
users only.
System
The System configuration page is used for reference of system information such as Ethernet NIC Serial Number,
Ethernet MAC address and system firmware and hardware revisions as well as assignment and maintenance of
the system location and tower descriptive names.
For description names, up to 24 alphanumeric and other typeable characters (ASCII 33 to 126 decimal –
spaces and colon characters are not allowed) are allowed.
NOTE: Spaces may be used for the location description only.
Creating a descriptive system location name:
Enter a descriptive name and press Apply.
Creating a descriptive unit name:
Click on the Tower Names link.
On the subsequent Tower Names page, enter a descriptive name and press
Apply.
Creating a descriptive input feed name:
Click on the Input Feed Names link.
On the subsequent Input Feed Names page, enter a descriptive name and press
Apply.
Creating a descriptive outlet name:
Click on the Outlet Names link which will open the Outlets configuration page. See Outlets on page 18 for
additional information on creating descriptive outlet names.
Creating a descriptive Serial port name:
Click on the Serial Port Names link which will open the Serial Ports configuration page. See Creating a
descriptive serial port name: on page 17 for additional information on creating descriptive Serial port names.
Creating a descriptive Environmental Monitor name:
Click on the Environmental Monitor Names link.
On the subsequent Environmental Monitor Names page, enter a descriptive name and press
Apply.
Creating descriptive sensor names:
Click on the Sensor Names link.
On the subsequent
Sensor Names page, enter a descriptive name and press Apply.
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Network
The Network configuration page is used for maintenance of the network interface. From this page an
administrator may configure the IP address, subnet mask and gateway address as well as view the link status,
speed and duplex value.
The Switched PDU is configured with the following network defaults to allow unit configuration out-of-the-box
through either Telnet or HTML:
• IP address: 192.168.1.254
• Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
• Gateway: 192.168.1.1
The initial local PC network connection must be configured as noted below:
NOTE: Contact your system administrator for instructions in reconfiguring the network connection.
Reconfiguration of your network connection may require a restart to take effect.
• IP address: 192.168.1.x (where x is 2-253)
• Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
NOTE: The unit must be restarted after network configuration changes.
See Performing a warm boot: on page 21.
Setting the IP address, subnet mask or gateway:
In the appropriate field, enter the IP address, subnet mask or gateway address and press Apply.
Telnet/SSH
The Telnet/SSH configuration page used to enable or disable Telnet and SSH support and configure the port
number that the Telnet or SSH server watches. For more information on SSH see page 46.
Enabling or disabling Telnet or SSH support:
Select Enabled or Disabled from the appropriate Server drop-down menu and press Apply.
Changing the Telnet or SSH server port number:
In the appropriate Port field, enter the port number and press Apply.
HTTP/SSL
The HTTP/SSL configuration page used to enable or disable HTTP and SSL support, configure the port number
that the HTTP server watches and responds to, selection of the method of authentication used and SSL access
level. For more information on SSL see page 45.
Enabling or disabling HTTP or SSL support:
Select Enabled or Disabled from the appropriate Server drop-down menu and press Apply.
Changing the HTTP server port number:
In the HTTP Port field, enter the port number and press Apply.
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3. Operations
Setting the HTTP authentication method:
The Switched PDU HTTP server supports two authentication methods for security and validation of the
username-password – Basic and MD5 digest.
The Basic method utilizes Base64 encoding to encode and deliver the username-password over the network to
the HTTP server for decoding and authentication. This basic method is supported by all web browsers and
offers a minimum level of security.
NOTE: The Base64 algorithm is widely-known and susceptible to packet-sniffer attack for acquisition of the
encoded username-password string.
The MD5 digest method provides stronger protection utilizing one-way encoded hash numbers, never placing
the username-password on the network. Instead, the sending browser creates a challenge code based on the
hash algorithm, provided username-password and unique items such as the device IP address and timestamp,
which is compared against the HTTP server internal user database of valid challenge codes. The MD5 digest
method offers a higher level of security than the Basic method but at present is not supported by all browsers.
NOTE: MD5 is known to be fully supported by Internet Explorer 5.0+, Navigator 7.0+ and Firefox 1.0+.
Select Basic or MD5 from the Authentication drop-down menu and press Apply.
Setting SSL access level
Switched PDU SSL supports configuration of SSL connections as being either optional or required. The default
access level is set to optional.
• Optional –Both non-secure (HTTP) and SSL encrypted connections (HTTPS) are allowed access.
• Required – ONLY SSL encrypted connections (HTTPS) are allowed access.
Select
Optional or Required from the Secure Access drop-down menu and press Apply.
Serial Ports
The Serial Ports configuration page is used for maintenance of the serial ports.
NOTE: Pass through connections may only be initiated from the command line interface via a Telnet/SSH
session.
Setting the data-rate for the serial ports:
Select the serial port data-rate from the drop-down menu and press Apply.
Creating a descriptive serial port name:
Click on the Edit link in the Action column next to the port to be configured.
On the subsequent Serial Port Edit page, enter the descriptive name. Up to 24 alphanumeric and other typeable
characters (ASCII 33 to 126 decimal, spaces and colon characters are not allowed) are allowed. Press
Enabling or disabling serial port active signal checking:
Click on the Edit link in the Action column next to the port to be configured.
On the subsequent Serial Port Edit page, select
On or Off from the DSR Check drop-down menu and press Apply.
Apply.
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Outlets
The Outlets configuration page is used for assignment and/or editing of outlet descriptive names and wakeup
states.
Editing the outlet descriptive name:
Click on the Edit link in the Action column next to the outlet to be configured.
On the subsequent Outlet Edit page, enter the descriptive name. Up to 24 alphanumeric and other typeable
characters (ASCII 33 to 126 decimal, spaces and colon characters are not allowed) are allowed. Press
Changing the outlet wakeup state:
Click on the Edit link in the Action column next to the outlet to be configured.
On the subsequent Outlet Edit page, select
press
Apply.
Groups
The Groups configuration page is used for creation and deletion of group and assignment of outlets to groups.
Creating a group:
Enter a descriptive group name in the Group Name field. Up to 24 alphanumeric and other typeable characters
(ASCII 33 to 126 decimal, spaces and colon characters are not allowed) are allowed. Press
Removing a group:
Click on the Remove link in the Action column for the group to be removed and press Yes on the subsequent
confirmation window.
Adding and Deleting outlets from a group:
Press the Edit link in the Action column for the associated group.
On the subsequent Group Edit page, select or deselect outlets to be included in that group. Press
Apply.
On, Off or Last from the Wakeup State drop-down menu and
Apply.
Apply.
Users
The Users configuration page is used for creation and removal of usernames, assignment of accessible outlets
and group, assignment of privilege levels and the changing of user passwords.
Creating a new user:
Enter a user name in the Username field. Up to 24 alphanumeric and other typeable characters (ASCII 33 to
126 decimal, spaces and colon characters are not allowed) are allowed.
Enter a password for the new user and verify in the Password and Verify Password fields. For security,
password characters are not displayed. Press
Removing a user:
Click on the Remove link in the Action column for the user to be removed and press Yes on the subsequent
confirmation window.
Changing a user password:
Click on the Edit link in the Action column for the associated user.
On the subsequent User Edit page, enter a password and verify the new password for the new user in the
Password and Verify Password fields. For security, password characters are not displayed. Press
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Apply.
Apply.
3. Operations
Changing a user’s access privilege level:
The Switched PDU has four defined access privilege levels; Admin, User, On-Only and View-Only:
• Admin: Full-access for all configuration, control (On, Off, Reboot), status and pass through.
• User: Partial-access for control (On, Off, Reboot), status and pass through of assigned
• On-Only: Partial-access for control (On), status and pass through of assigned outlets, groups
• View-Only: Partial-access for status and pass through of assigned outlets, groups and serial
The administrator may also grant administrative privileges to other user accounts allowing the Switched PDU to have
more than one administrative-level user.
NOTE: You cannot remove administrative privileges from the Admn user unless another user has already been
given administrative access level privileges created.
Click on the Edit link in the Action column for the associated user.
On the subsequent User Edit page, select
drop-down menu and press
Granting or removing Environmental Monitoring viewing privileges:
Click on the Edit link in the Action column for the associated user.
On the subsequent User Edit page, select
press
Apply.
Adding and Deleting outlet access:
Click on the Outlets link in the Access column for the associated user.
On the subsequent User Outlets page, select or deselect outlets to be accessed by the user and press
Adding and Deleting group access:
Click on the Groups link in the Access column for the associated user.
On the subsequent User Groups page, select or deselect group to be accessed by the user and press
Adding and Deleting serial port access:
Click on the Ports link in the Access column for the associated user.
On the subsequent User Ports page, select or deselect ports to be accessed by the user and press
outlets, groups and serial ports.
and serial ports.
ports.
Admin, User, On-only or View-only from the Access Level
Apply.
Yes or No from the Environmental Monitoring drop-down menu and
Apply.
Apply.
Apply.
FTP
The FTP configuration page is used for setup and maintenance of all settings required to perform an FTP
firmware upload. See page 57, Uploading Firmware for more information on uploading firmware.
Setting the FTP Host IP Address:
Enter the IP address in the Host IP Address field and press Apply.
Setting the FTP username:
Enter the FTP server username in the Username field, and press Apply.
Setting the FTP password:
Enter the FTP server password in the Password field, and press Apply.
Setting the filepath:
Enter the path of the file to be uploaded in the Directory field, and press Apply.
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