MasterSwitch VM Power Distribution Unit and Controller AP9224 AP9227 AP9228 AP9229 Installation and Quick-Start Manual ®
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Contents Preliminary Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Capacity of MasterSwitch VM 1 Additional features 2 Features not supported with Com2Telnet 3 Inventory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 AP9227 4 AP9228 5 AP9229 6 AP9224 6 Installing MasterSwitch VM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preliminary Information Capacity of MasterSwitch VM American Power Conversion’s MasterSwitch VM is a vertically-mounted, stand-alone, network-manageable power distribution unit (PDU). The AP9229 (IEC) model can accommodate a total of eight individually-managed devices. The AP9227 and AP9228 (NEMA) models can accommodate a total of 16 devices through eight individually-managed outlets and eight always-on outlets.
Additional features If your system includes a MasterSwitch VM controller (AP9224), you can control MasterSwitch VM through available Web, Control Console, or SNMP interfaces. If you do not have a controller and use the Com2Telnet program provided on the MasterSwitch VM CD, you can perform basic remote monitoring through Telnet, but options and features are more limited.
Features not supported with Com2Telnet If you run the Com2Telnet program instead of using a controller, and you then use Telnet to perform basic remote monitoring, these features are not supported. • E-mail notification • Event logging • Basic and MD5 security • Advanced outlet control • The Web interface • The use of SNMP for monitoring • Multiple user accounts (Administrator, Device Manager, Outlet Manager.
Inventory AP9227 Item 4 Quantity MasterSwitch VM unit with attached NEMA 5-15P power cord 1 Flat mounting brackets and flat-head screws 2 brackets 8 screws Angled mounting brackets and flat-head screws 2 brackets 8 screws Communication cable (990-0144) 1 Communication cable (607-0035A) 1 A CD containing the following: • Management Card Wizard • Com2Telnet software program for basic remote monitoring without a controller • Product documentation for the unit and the controller 1 Installation a
Inventory AP9228 Item Quantity MasterSwitch VM unit with attached NEMA L5-20P power cord 1 Flat mounting brackets and flat-head screws 2 brackets 8 screws Angled mounting brackets and flat-head screws 2 brackets 8 screws Communication cable (990-0144) 1 Communication cable (607-0035A) 1 A CD containing the following: • Management Card Wizard • Com2Telnet software program for basic remote monitoring without a controller • Product documentation for the unit and the controller 1 Installation and
Inventory AP9229 Item Quantity MasterSwitch VM unit 1 An IEC 320 C19 to C20 detached power cord (960-0025) 1 Flat mounting brackets and flat-head screws 2 brackets 8 screws Angled mounting brackets and flat-head screws 2 brackets 8 screws Communication cable (990-0144) 1 Communication cable (607-0035A) 1 A CD containing the following: • Management Card Wizard • Com2Telnet software program for basic remote monitoring without a controller • Product documentation for the unit and the controller
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Installing MasterSwitch VM Mounting in a NetShelter enclosure MasterSwitch VM comes with rack-mount brackets for mounting vertically in an APC NetShelter enclosure or other standard (EIA310-D) 19-inch rack. To mount the unit in a NetShelter enclosure: 1. Attach the brackets (provided) to the rear of the unit, as shown, using 4 flat-head screws (provided) for each bracket. Choose the bracket and position that best suits your needs. a. Angled brackets.
Installing MasterSwitch VM b. Flat bracket, for a two-post rack. Using this bracket may require you to drill holes in the rack. 2. Choose a suitable location for the unit. The following example figure shows an AP9227 or AP9228 model mounted in four different locations in the enclosure. The mounting procedure will vary according to the location you choose. To avoid interfering with shelves or equipment, install the unit so that it hangs on the outside edge of the vertical rail, as shown in the figure.
Installing MasterSwitch VM 3. Insert a caged nut above and below a notched hole on a vertical mounting rail at the highest point in your chosen location.
Installing MasterSwitch VM 4. Align the mounting holes of the top bracket on the unit with the caged nuts you installed in step 3. 5. Insert two mounting screws (provided with the enclosure) and secure the top bracket to the enclosure. 6. Insert a caged nut above and below a notched hole on the vertical mounting rail where the bottom bracket aligns with the rail. 7. Insert two mounting screws (provided with the enclosure) and secure the bottom bracket to the enclosure.
Installing MasterSwitch VM Mounting the controller To complete installation of MasterSwitch VM if you purchased the MasterSwitch VM controller (AP9224), install the controller now. The controller can stand on a flat surface or it can be mounted in an enclosure. To mount the controller in an enclosure: 1. Remove the rubber feet from the bottom of the controller. 2. Attach the angled brackets to the controller using four flat-head screws (provided).
Installing MasterSwitch VM 3. Insert caged nuts on the vertical mounting rails at your chosen location. 4. Align the controller’s brackets with the caged nuts that you inserted in step 3. 5. Insert mounting screws (provided with the enclosure) and tighten.
Installing MasterSwitch VM Hardwiring procedure for AP9229 (IEC model) 1. Make sure that the unit is powered off. Remove the IEC power cord from the IEC inlet connector. 2. Unplug any attached equipment to prevent damage to equipment during wiring. 3. Remove the four screws that are holding the IEC power inlet to the unit. Keep the screws for steps 8 and 10. 4. Slide the inspection cover off of the top of the unit. 5.
Installing MasterSwitch VM Hardwiring procedure for AP9227 or AP9228 (NEMA models) 1. Make sure that the unit is powered off. 2. Unplug any attached equipment to prevent damage to equipment during wiring. 3. Remove the inspection cover on the power inlet end of the unit by removing the top two screws and sliding the inspection cover off of the unit. 4. Remove the nuts and loosen the two screws that are used to attach the power cord’s wires to the termination block. 5.
Hardwiring safety considerations MasterSwitch VM does not provide overcurrent protection for connected equipment. Therefore, you must install the unit on a circuit with an appropriately sized branch-rated circuit breaker (20 A @ 115 V or 16 A @ 230 V). You must also install MasterSwitch VM with an accessible disconnect device. For cord-connected units, the connection serves as the disconnect. You can use the branch circuit breaker as the disconnect for hard-wired units, if it is accessible.
Connecting MasterSwitch VM Caution Setting up a single unit MasterSwitch VM does not provide power protection. Therefore, do not plug the unit directly into any unprotected power source, such as a wall outlet. To set up a single unit, perform the following steps: 1. Plug the MasterSwitch VM unit into a protected power source. 2. Connect the power cord of each device you wish to connect to the outlets on the front of the unit. 3.
Connecting MasterSwitch VM Setting up multiple units To set up multiple units in a cascading configuration: 1. Plug each MasterSwitch VM unit into a protected power source. 2. Connect the 10Base-T network port located on the rear panel of the controller to the network, using an appropriate cable. 3. Connect the MasterSwitch VM units. a. Insert one end of a communication cable (APC part number 607-0035A) into the RJ-11 port labeled “Out” on the last unit (unit in the following figure). b.
Connecting MasterSwitch VM 4. Connect the RJ-11 port labeled “To PDU” on the controller front panel to the RJ-11 port labeled “In” on the first MasterSwitch VM unit , using the provided communication cable (APC part number 607-0042). In Out In Out In Out In Out Note You can connect different MasterSwitch VM models (AP9227, AP9228, and AP9229) in a cascading configuration.
Connecting MasterSwitch VM Setting up for devices with dual power cords To cascade MasterSwitch VM units that are connected to devices (servers) with dual power cords: 1. Set up the MasterSwitch VM units and the controller as described in “Setting up multiple units” on page 18. 2. Plug each power cord of a dual-corded device into a separate MasterSwitch VM unit for redundancy. 3. Use the MasterSwitch VM network interface to configure the redundant units on the same synchronized set.
Quick Configuration for Controller-based Systems Required configuration You must configure the network settings of MasterSwitch VM before it can operate on a network. The required settings for are: • IP address of MasterSwitch VM • Subnet Mask • IP address of the default Gateway After you have configured MasterSwitch VM network settings, no further configuration is required. See also Configuring TCP/IP settings The remaining MasterSwitch VM properties are pre-configured at the factory.
Quick Configuration for Controller-based Systems Through the Management Card Wizard. The MasterSwitch VM controller contains a management card that provides the network interface. The Management Card Wizard provides a quick way to configure all management card settings, including TCP/IP settings. To access the Management Card Wizard, run the program wizard201.exe, supplied on the MasterSwitch VM CD-ROM, and follow the on-screen instructions.
9. Within the TCP/IP menu: a. Disable BOOTP b. Accept changes. c. Set a valid IP address, Subnet Mask and default Gateway for your network. d. Accept changes. e. Press ESC until the Main menu appears. f. From the Main menu, select Logout. The new settings will not take effect until you log out. Note Over the Network by BOOTP. BOOTP is enabled by default. Use a BOOTP server to configure MasterSwitch VM TCP/IP settings and perform the following steps: 1.
Quick Configuration for Controller-based Systems Over the Network by ARP. (Address Resolution Protocol) To configure MasterSwitch VM TCP/IP settings using ARP: 1. Connect the unit to the network. 2. From a command prompt on a computer connected to the local subnet, use this format: arp -s ip_addr_card mac_card. See the example below: arp -s 159.215.240.22 00-c0-b7-78-ad-90 Note Look for the MAC address on the Quality Assurance slip or on the TCP/IP menu from the Control Console. 3. Type telnet ip_addr.
Quick Configuration with No Controller Configuring Com2Telnet settings The Com2Telnet program, provided on the MasterSwitch VM CD, acts as a Telnet server, allowing you to perform basic remote management of a MasterSwitch VM unit without the controller and its pre-installed management card. Com2Telnet runs on a server that is adjacent to the MasterSwitch VM unit in the same rack and is connected to the unit through the serial port of the server.
Accessing MasterSwitch VM You can access MasterSwitch VM using a Web browser, Telnet, SNMP, or the Com2Telnet program on your MasterSwitch VM CD-ROM. Through a Web browser. 1. From your Web browser, enter the System IP address or DNS name, if configured, of the MasterSwitch VM unit. 2. Log on to MasterSwitch VM. The default User Name and Password are apc (lowercase). Through Telnet. 1. From your Telnet session, enter the System IP address of the MasterSwitch VM unit. 2. Log on to MasterSwitch VM.
Accessing MasterSwitch VM Through Com2Telnet. The program com2telnet.exe on your MasterSwitch VM CD lets you perform basic remote monitoring of a MasterSwitch VM unit through a serial port connection to a local server without using a controller. After you install the Com2Telnet software on the server and attach the cable, run com2telnet.exe. You can then access the control console of the MasterSwitch VM unit by entering the IP address of the server on your Telnet command line.
Radio Frequency Interference Warning Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. 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.
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