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EC1000 / EC2004 User Manual FCC, CE Information Warning: This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INTERFERENCE STATEMENT. 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.
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EC1000 / EC2004 User Manual Package Contents The EC1000 / EC2004 package consists of: 1 EC1000 / EC2004 Energy Box 1 Power Adapter 1 Mounting Kit 4 RJ-45 Cables 1 CD ROM (Manual, eco Sensors Software) 1 User Instructions* Check to make sure that all of the components are present and in good order. If anything is missing, or was damaged in shipping, contact your dealer.
EC1000 / EC2004 User Manual Contents FCC, CE Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii SJ/T 11364-2006. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii User Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii Online Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii Telephone Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
EC1000 / EC2004 User Manual eco Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 SNMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Browser Login. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 The EC1000 Main Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Page Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
EC1000 / EC2004 User Manual Firmware File. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Backup/Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Backup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Chapter 5. EC2004 Browser Operation Operation Methods . . . . . . . . . .
EC1000 / EC2004 User Manual Adding Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 IP Filter / MAC Filter Conflict . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Modifying Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Deleting Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Authentication & Authorization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
EC1000 / EC2004 User Manual About This Manual This User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your EC1000 / EC2004 system. It covers all aspects of installation, configuration and operation. An overview of the information found in the manual is provided below. Chapter 1, Introduction, introduces you to the EC1000 / EC2004 System. Its purpose, features and benefits are presented, and its front and back panel components are described.
EC1000 / EC2004 User Manual Conventions This manual uses the following conventions: Monospaced Indicates text that you should key in. [] Indicates keys you should press. For example, [Enter] means to press the Enter key. If keys need to be chorded, they appear together in the same bracket with a plus sign between them: [Ctrl+Alt]. 1. Numbered lists represent procedures with sequential steps. ♦ Bullet lists provide information, but do not involve sequential steps.
Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The EC1000 / EC2004 Energy Box solution is the latest evolution of ATEN's energy intelligence product line NRGence™. The EC1000 monitors the electrical current of 4 Energy PDU's, along with room temperature, humidity, and differential pressure using environmental sensors.
EC1000 / EC2004 User Manual The NRGence™ EC1000 / EC2004 Energy Box is the intelligent cost effective solution to monitor ATEN's Energy PDUs – to ensure safe and effective energy-saving power management. *Only available with the EC2004 Energy Box.
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EC1000 / EC2004 User Manual Event Logging – 128 line event log Syslog support F/W upgradable Remote Access Remote management via TCP/IP using built in 10/100Mbps Ethernet port Management via built in browser based GUI Network Interfaces: TCP/IP, UDP, HTTP, HTTPS, SSL, SMTP, DHCP, NTP, DNS, 10Base-T/100Base-TX, auto sense, Ping Supports SNMP Manager V1, V2, V3 Security Strong security features include password protection and advanced encryption technologies – utilizing 128 bit SSL RADIUS
Chapter 1. Introduction Requirements Energy PDU PE1216, PE1324, PE2220, or PE2340 Environmental Sensors EA1140, EA1240, EA1340 to monitor environmental data Door monitoring requires an EA1440 or EA1441 door sensor One Cat 5e Ethernet cable to connect the EC1000 / EC2004 to the local area network Browsers accessing the EC1000 / EC2004 must support SSL 128 bit encryption.
EC1000 / EC2004 User Manual Optional Accessories Sensors Sensors are optional accessories. You can use the EC1000 / EC2004 Energy Box without sensors. However, if you want to have complete energy management of your data center with the full use of the EC1000 / EC2004 Energy Box, you would need to use eco Sensors software and install 4 sensors for each of the racks to generate more complete energy-efficient data and charts.
Chapter 1. Introduction Components EC1000 Front View 1 2 3 No.
EC1000 / EC2004 User Manual EC1000 Rear View 2 1 4 No. 3 5 Component Description 1 Grounding Terminal The wire used to ground the Energy Box attaches here. 2 Energy Sensor Ports The four RJ-45 cables that connect the Energy Box to your Energy PDUs, plug in here. 3 Environmental Sensor Ports External sensors plug into these four RJ-11 ports.* 4 Power Jack The power adapter cable plugs into this jack. 5 LAN Port The cable that connects the Energy Box to the LAN plugs in here.
Chapter 1. Introduction EC2004 Front View 1 2 3 No.
EC1000 / EC2004 User Manual EC2004 Rear View 2 1 4 No. 3 6 5 Component Description 1 Grounding Terminal The wire used to ground the Energy Box attaches here. 2 Energy Sensor Ports The four RJ-45 cables that connect the Energy Box to your Energy PDUs, plug in here. The electrical measurements are as follows: Port 1 Voltage / Amps Port 2 Amps Port 3 Voltage / Amps Port 4 Amps 3 Environmental Sensor Ports External sensors plug into these four RJ-11 ports.
Chapter 2 Hardware Setup 1. Important safety information regarding the placement of this device is provided on page 91. Please review it before proceeding. Rack Mounting The EC1000 / EC2004 can be mounted in a 19” (1U) rack or in an 0U configuration mounted to the side of the rack. To rack mount the device, use the rack mounting brackets that came with your device.
EC1000 / EC2004 User Manual 3. Screw the mounting brackets to the rack.
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Rack Mounting - Rear 1. Use the M3 x 8 Phillips hex head screws supplied with the rack mounting kit to screw the rack mounting brackets into the sides near the rear of the unit. 2. Position the unit in the front of the rack and align the holes in the mounting brackets with the holes in the rack. 3. Screw the mounting brackets to the rack.
EC1000 / EC2004 User Manual Rack Mounting - Side 1. Use 2 M3 x 8 Phillips hex head screws supplied with the rack mounting kit to screw the rack mounting brackets onto the sides at the middle of the unit. 2. Position the unit on the outer front of the rack and align the holes in the mounting brackets with the holes in the rack. 3. Screw the mounting brackets to the rack.
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Installation To set up your EC1000 / EC2004 Energy Box installation, refer to the installation diagram on the next page (the numbers in the diagram correspond to the numbered steps), and do the following: 1. Use a grounding wire to ground the Energy Box by connecting one end of the wire to its grounding terminal, and the other end of the wire to a suitable grounded object. Note: Do not omit this step.
EC1000 / EC2004 User Manual Installation Diagram 3 4 1 2 6 16 5
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Securing the Sensors Connect the sensors to the EC1000 Energy Box’s rear environmental sensor ports and secure them using sensor mounts, tie wraps, and adhesive cable tie holders. If you use a tie wrap to secure the sensor, tighten the tie wrap over the recessed channel on the sensor, as shown in the following diagram: Note: 1. The sensors shown in the above diagram are for reference purposes only. The sensors for the EC1000 / EC2004 may look slightly different. 2.
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Chapter 3 Front Panel Operation Overview The EC1000 / EC2004 Energy Box displays real-time energy, environment, and IP information locally via the front panel display, for monitoring at the rack. This chapter discusses the front panel operation and monitoring. Detailed management is done remotely over a standard TCP/IP connection via graphical user interface (GUI) using a web browser or by ATEN's eco Sensor software.
EC1000 / EC2004 User Manual Selection LED Energy Port LEDs Data LED Displays 1-4 Current Data LED Description Displays the power current of the Energy PDU connected to Energy Sensor port 1, 2, 3, or 4. The data range is 0–20 A. When an Energy port is selected the EC1000 / EC2004 displays real-time data for that port until you manual switch to another port.
Chapter 4 EC1000 Browser Operation Operation Methods The NRGence™ EC1000 Energy Box provides three methods to access and manage your installation: Browser, eco Sensors (Energy PDU Management Software), and SNMP. The EC2004 Browser Operation is discussed in Chapter 5. Note: The following sections of this chapter contain information concerning Browser operation. For eco Sensors operation, please reference the separate eco Sensors User Manual.
EC1000 / EC2004 User Manual Browser Login The Energy Box can be accessed via Internet browser from any OS platform. Note: Browsers must support SSL 128 bit encryption. To access the Energy Box, do the following: 1. Open your browser and specify the IP address of the EC1000 you want to access in the browser's URL location bar. Note: You can get the IP address by selecting IP from the front panel, or see IP Address Determination, page 97, for information about setting it up yourself. 2.
Chapter 4. EC1000 Browser Operation The EC1000 Main Page After you have successfully logged in, the EC1000’s Main Page comes up with the Access Connections page displayed: Note: The screen depicts an Administrator’s page. Depending on a user’s type and permissions, not all of these elements appear.
EC1000 / EC2004 User Manual Page Components The web page screen components are described in the table, below: No. 24 Item Description 1 Tab Bar The tab bar contains the main operation categories. The items that appear in the tab bar are determined by the user’s type, and the authorization options that were selected when the user’s account was created. 2 Menu Bar The menu bar contains operational sub-categories that pertain to the item selected in the tab bar.
Chapter 4. EC1000 Browser Operation Browser Operation First Time Setup Once the Energy Box installation has been cabled up, the next task the Administrator needs to perform involves configuring the network parameters, changing the default Administrator login settings, and adding users. To accomplish this you must login over the network with a browser (See Browser Login, page 22, for details). Note: 1.
EC1000 / EC2004 User Manual Network Configuration To set up the network, do the following: 1. Click the Device Management tab. 2. The interface displays the Device Configuration page. A screen similar to the one below appears: 3. Fill in the fields according to the information provided under Device Configuration, page 35.
Chapter 4. EC1000 Browser Operation Changing the Administrator Login To change the default Administrator username and password, do the following: 1. Click the User Management tab. The User Management page has a detailed list of administrator and user login information. 2. In the Administrator Information section, reset the name and password fields to something unique, then click Save (at the bottom of the page.
EC1000 / EC2004 User Manual Access Connections When you login to the EC1000, the interface opens with its default selection of the Access tab; on the Connections menu. The contents of the Energy Sensor Status and Environmental Sensor Status sections are displayed in the main panel.
Chapter 4. EC1000 Browser Operation Energy Sensor Status The EC1000 Energy Box supports the monitoring of four Energy PDUs. The Energy Sensor Status section allows you to view power status and set up a power management configuration for each Energy PDU: Energy Sensor This field displays the Energy Sensor port number that the Energy PDU is connected to. Energy Sensor Name This field displays the custom name created for the Energy sensor port (see Configuration, page 31).
EC1000 / EC2004 User Manual Environment Sensor Status The EC1000 Energy Box supports the monitoring from four environmental sensors*. The Environment Sensor Status section allows you to view the status and set up environmental management configurations for each sensor device: Measurement This field displays the measurement type (Temperature, Humidity, Differential Pressure) and real-time reading of each sensor.
Chapter 4. EC1000 Browser Operation Configuration The Configuration page is used to set custom names for the Energy Sensor ports of each Energy PDU: Each Energy Sensor port can be given a distinctive name. The maximum number of characters is 15. When you have finished making your changes, click Save.
EC1000 / EC2004 User Manual User Management When you select the User Management tab the screen comes up with Administrator Information and User Information displayed in the main panel. The EC1000 supports one Administrator account and up to eight User accounts. Note: 1. Each account can support 2 login sessions. 2. The EC1000 supports a total of 3 concurrent login sessions.
Chapter 4. EC1000 Browser Operation The various options are explained in more detail in the following table: Field Management Description The Management field allows you to Enable or Disable a user’s account: Enable – stores the user account Disable – disables the user account Name From 1 to 16 characters are allowed depending on the Account Policy settings. See Account Policy, page 44. Password From 1 to 16 characters are allowed depending on the Account Policy settings.
EC1000 / EC2004 User Manual Log The EC1000 keeps a record of transactions that take place on its installation, and stores up to 128 events at one time. The System Log page provides a powerful array of filters and functions that allow you to view and export the log file data, as well as be informed by email of specified events as they occur. If you need to log more then 128 events at a time, a syslog server can be used (see Syslog Server, page 40).
Chapter 4. EC1000 Browser Operation Device Management The Device Management page allows administrators to configure and control overall EC1000 operations. Device Configuration This page provides information about the EC1000, as described in the following sections: General Item Meaning Energy Box Name This field lets you give the device a unique name. Simply delete whatever is in the text box and key in the name of your choice. Click Save (located at the bottom of the page) to save the new name.
EC1000 / EC2004 User Manual Item Meaning MAC Address This item displays the EC1000’s MAC address. Firmware Version This item displays the current firmware version number. You can reference it to see if there are newer versions available on the ATEN website. Rack Location Name This field lets you give the rack location a unique name for easy reference. Service Ports As a security measure, if a firewall is being used, the Administrator can specify the port numbers that the firewall will allow.
Chapter 4. EC1000 Browser Operation IPv4 Configuration The EC1000’s IPv4 IP and DNS addresses (the traditional method of specifying IP addresses) can either be assigned dynamically (DHCP), or a fixed IP address can be specified. For dynamic IP address assignment, select the Obtain IP address automatically radio button. (This is the default setting.) To specify a fixed IP address, select the Set IP address manually radio button and fill in the IP address with values appropriate for your network.
EC1000 / EC2004 User Manual Event Notification The Event Notification section is divided into three sections: SMTP Server; SNMP Trap Receivers; and Syslog Server. Each section is described below. SMTP Server To have the EC1000 email reports from the SMTP server to you, do the following: 1. Select Enable report from the following SMTP server, and key in the IP address of your SMTP server. 2. If your server requires authentication, select the My server requires authentication checkbox. 3.
Chapter 4. EC1000 Browser Operation SNMP Trap Receivers Up to four SNMP management stations can be specified. If you want to use SNMP trap notifications, do the following: 1. Select Enable SNMP Trap. 2. Select the type: SNMPv3, SNMPv2c, or SNMPv1. 3. For SNMPv3 key in the Receiver IP(s), User name(s), Authpassword(s), Priv-password(s) and Service Port number(s) of the computer(s) to be notified of SNMP trap events. The valid port range is 1–65535. The default port number is 162. 4.
EC1000 / EC2004 User Manual Syslog Server \ To record all the events that take place on EC1000 devices and write them to the Syslog server, do the following: 1. Check Enable Syslog Server. 2. Key in the Server IP and the Service Port of the Syslog server. The valid port range is 1-65535. The default port number is 514.
Chapter 4. EC1000 Browser Operation Date/Time The Date/Time dialog page sets the EC1000 Energy Box time parameters: Set the parameters according to the information described below. Time Zone To establish the time zone that the EC1000 is located in, drop down the Time Zone list and choose the city that most closely corresponds to where it is at. If your country or region employs Daylight Saving Time (Summer Time), check the corresponding checkbox.
EC1000 / EC2004 User Manual Manual Input Use this section to specify the EC1000’s date and time manually. Click the calendar icon and click the calendar entry for the date. Key the time into the Time field, using the HH:MM:SS (hours, minutes, seconds) format. Note: This section is only enabled when auto adjustment (in the Network Time section) is disabled (the checkbox is unchecked).
Chapter 4. EC1000 Browser Operation Security The Security page controls access to the EC1000. Login Failures Allowed sets the number of consecutive failed login attempts that are permitted from a remote user. Timeout sets the amount of time a remote user must wait before attempting to login again after exceeding the number of allowed failures. Working Mode If ICMP is enabled, the EC1000 Energy Box can be pinged. If it is not enabled, the device cannot be pinged. The default is Enabled.
EC1000 / EC2004 User Manual Account Policy The Account Policy section governs policies in regard to usernames and passwords. Check a policy and enter the required information in the appropriate fields. Item Description Minimum Username Length Sets the minimum number of characters required for a username. Acceptable values are from 1–16. Minimum Password Length Sets the minimum number of characters required for a password. Acceptable values are from 1–16.
Chapter 4. EC1000 Browser Operation Login String / IP Filter / Mac Filter Login String The Login String entry field is used to specify a login string (in addition to the IP address) that users must include when accessing the EC1000 device with a browser. For example: 192.168.0.126/abcdefg The following characters are allowed: 0–9 a–z A–Z ~ ! @ $ * ( ) _ ‘ , The following characters are not allowed: & ^ { } ‘ ’ < > | " % ” : / ? # \ [Space] + - = [ ] ; Compound characters (É Ç ñ ... etc.) Note: 1.
EC1000 / EC2004 User Manual IP Filter / MAC Filter If any filters have been configured, they appear in the IP Filter and/or MAC Filter list boxes. IP and MAC Filters control access to the EC1000 based on the IP and/or MAC addresses of the client computers attempting to connect. A maximum of 5 IP filters and 5 MAC filters are allowed. To enable IP and/or MAC filtering, click to put a check mark in the IP Filter Enable and/or MAC Filter Enable checkbox.
Chapter 4. EC1000 Browser Operation To add a MAC filter, do the following: 1. Click Add. A dialog box similar to the one below appears: 2. Specify the MAC address in the dialog box (for example, 001074670000), then click OK. Repeat these steps for any additional MAC addresses you want to filter.
EC1000 / EC2004 User Manual Authentication & Authorization The Authentication & Authorization page is used to set up login authentication and authorization management from external sources. RADIUS Settings To allow authentication and authorization for the EC1000 device through a RADIUS server, do the following: 1. Check Enable RADIUS. 2. Fill in the Preferred RADIUS Server IP, Preferred RADIUS Service Port, and (optional) Alternate RADIUS Server IP and Preferred RADIUS Service Port.
Chapter 4. EC1000 Browser Operation 6. On the RADIUS server, set the entry for each user as follows: su/xxxx Where xxxx represents the Username given to the user when the account was created on the EC1000. The user’s access rights are the ones assigned for the EC1000, as well. (See User Information, page 32.
EC1000 / EC2004 User Manual Private Certificate When logging in over a secure (SSL) connection, a signed certificate is used to verify that the user is logging in to the intended site. For enhanced security, the Private Certificate section allows you to use your own private encryption key and signed certificate, rather than the default ATEN certificate.
Chapter 4. EC1000 Browser Operation Maintenance The Maintenance function is used to upgrade the EC1000’s firmware, and to backup and restore the device’s configuration settings.
EC1000 / EC2004 User Manual Item Description F/W Version Displays the EC1000 ‘s current firmware version. Filename As new versions of the firmware become available, they are posted on our website and can be downloaded to a convenient location on your computer. Click the Browse button to select the downloaded upgrade file. Upgrade Click this button to upgrade the firmware of the selected devices.
Chapter 4. EC1000 Browser Operation Backup/Restore Using Backup/Restore from the Maintenance tab gives you the ability to back up the EC1000’s configuration and user profile information: Backup To backup the device’s settings do the following: 1. In the Password field, key in a password for the file. Note: Entering a password is optional. If you do enter a password, make a note of it, since you will need it to be able to restore the file. 2. Click Save. 3.
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Chapter 5 EC2004 Browser Operation Operation Methods The NRGence™ EC2004 Energy Box provides three methods to access and manage your installation: Browser, eco Sensors (Energy PDU Management Software), and SNMP. The EC1000 Browser Operation is discussed in Chapter 4. Note: The following sections of this chapter contain information concerning Browser operation. For eco Sensors operation, please reference the separate eco Sensors User Manual.
EC1000 / EC2004 User Manual Browser Login The Energy Box can be accessed via Internet browser from any OS platform. Note: Browsers must support SSL 128 bit encryption. To access the Energy Box, do the following: 1. Open your browser and specify the IP address of the EC2004 you want to access in the browser's URL location bar. Note: You can get the IP address by selecting IP from the front panel, or see IP Address Determination, page 97, for information about setting it up yourself. 2.
Chapter 5. EC2004 Browser Operation The EC2004 Main Page After you have successfully logged in, the EC2004’s Main Page comes up with the Access Connections page displayed: Note: The screen depicts an Administrator’s page. Depending on a user’s type and permissions, not all of these elements appear. Page Components The web page screen components are described in the table, below: No. Item Description 1 Tab Bar The tab bar contains the main operation categories.
EC1000 / EC2004 User Manual No. 4 Item Help / Logout Description Help: Connects to on-line help at the ATEN website for the device’s configuration and operation. Logout: Click this button to log out of your web session. 5 58 Interactive Display Panel This is your main work area. The screens that appear reflect your menu choices and Sidebar selection.
Chapter 5. EC2004 Browser Operation Browser Operation First Time Setup Once the Energy Box installation has been cabled up, the next task the Administrator needs to perform involves configuring the network parameters, changing the default Administrator login settings, and adding users. To accomplish this you must login over the network with a browser (See Browser Login, page 56, for details). Note: 1.
EC1000 / EC2004 User Manual Network Configuration To set up the network, do the following: 1. Click the Setup tab. 2. The interface displays the Device Configuration page. A screen similar to the one below appears: 3. Fill in the fields according to the information provided under Device Configuration, page 70.
Chapter 5. EC2004 Browser Operation Changing the Administrator Login The User page has a detailed list of administrator and user login information. To change the default Administrator username and password, do the following: 1. Click the User tab. 2. In the Administrator Information section, reset the name and password fields to something unique, then click Save (at the bottom of the page.
EC1000 / EC2004 User Manual Access Connections When you login to the EC2004, the interface opens with its default selection of the Access tab; on the Connections menu. The contents of the Energy Sensor Status and Monitor Status sections are displayed in the main panel.
Chapter 5. EC2004 Browser Operation Energy Sensor Status The EC2004 supports the monitoring of two Energy PDU’s Amps, and two Energy PDU’s Amps + Voltage readings. The Energy Sensor Status section allows you to view the power status and set up power management configurations for each Energy PDU: Energy Sensor This field displays the Energy Sensor port number that the Energy PDU is connected to.
EC1000 / EC2004 User Manual Monitor Status The EC2004 supports PDU device level monitoring, plus monitoring via Door and environmental sensors*.
Chapter 5. EC2004 Browser Operation Configuration The Configuration page, selected from the menu bar, is used to set custom names for the Energy Sensor ports of each Energy PDU: Each Energy Sensor port can be given a name. The maximum number of characters is 15. When you have finished making your changes, click Save.
EC1000 / EC2004 User Manual User Management When you select the User tab the screen comes up with Administrator Information and User Information displayed in the main panel. The EC2004 supports one Administrator account and up to eight User accounts. Note: 1. Each account can support 2 login sessions. 2. The EC2004 supports a total of 3 concurrent login sessions.
Chapter 5. EC2004 Browser Operation The various options are explained in more detail in the following table: Field Management Description The Management field allows you to Enable or Disable a user’s account: Enable – stores the user account Disable – disables the user account Name From 1 to 16 characters are allowed depending on the Account Policy settings. See Account Policy, page 80. Password From 1 to 16 characters are allowed depending on the Account Policy settings.
EC1000 / EC2004 User Manual Log The EC2004 keeps a record of transactions that take place on its installation, and stores up to 128 events at one time. The System Log page provides a powerful array of filters and functions that allow you to view and export the log file data, as well as be informed by email of specified events as they occur. If you need to log more then 128 events at a time, a syslog server can be used (see Syslog Server, page 76).
Chapter 5. EC2004 Browser Operation Next Page – click to move to the next page of the log event list Last Page – click to move to the last page of the log event list Save – click to save the contents of the log event list to a Csv or Txt type file. Notification Settings The Notification Settings page lets you decide which events trigger a notification, and how the notifications are sent out: Notifications can be sent via E-mail, SNMP, or written to the SysLog file, or any combination of the three.
EC1000 / EC2004 User Manual Setup The Setup page allows administrators to set the EC2004’s device configurations and security. Device Configuration This page provides information about the EC2004, as described in the following sections: General Item Meaning Energy Box Name This field lets you give the device a unique name. Simply delete whatever is in the text box and key in the name of your choice. Click Save (located at the bottom of the page) to save the new name.
Chapter 5. EC2004 Browser Operation Item Meaning MAC Address This item displays the EC2004’s MAC address. Firmware Version This item displays the current firmware version number. You can reference it to see if there are newer versions available on the ATEN website. Rack Location Name This field lets you give the rack location a unique name for easy reference.
EC1000 / EC2004 User Manual IPv4 Configuration The EC2004’s IPv4 IP and DNS addresses (the traditional method of specifying IP addresses) can either be assigned dynamically (DHCP), or a fixed IP address can be specified. For dynamic IP address assignment, select the Obtain IP address automatically radio button. (This is the default setting.) To specify a fixed IP address, select the Set IP address manually radio button and fill in the IP address with values appropriate for your network.
Chapter 5. EC2004 Browser Operation IPv6 Configuration IPv6 is the new (128-bit) format for specifying IP addresses* (See IPv6, page 99 for further information). Note: At present, the EC2004 does not support IPv6 but we intend to enable this feature in the near future. For more information, please check our website for the latest EC2004 firmware updates. For auto IP address assignment, select the Enable autoconfiguration radio button.
EC1000 / EC2004 User Manual Event Notification The Event Notification section is divided into three sections: SMTP Server; SNMP Trap Receivers; and Syslog Server. Each section is described below. SMTP Server To have the EC2004 email reports from the SMTP server to you, do the following: 1. Select Enable report from the following SMTP Server, and key in the IP address of your SMTP server. 2. If your server requires authentication, select the My server requires authentication checkbox. 3.
Chapter 5. EC2004 Browser Operation SNMP Trap Receivers Up to four SNMP management stations can be specified. If you want to use SNMP trap notifications, do the following: 1. Check Enable SNMP Trap. 2. Select the type: SNMPv3, SNMPv2c, or SNMPv1. 3. For SNMPv3 key in the Receiver IP(s), User name(s), Authpassword(s), Priv-password(s) and Service Port number(s) of the computer(s) to be notified of SNMP trap events. The valid port range is 1–65535. The default port number is 162. 4.
EC1000 / EC2004 User Manual Syslog Server To record all the events that take place on EC2004 devices and write them to the Syslog server, do the following: 1. Check Enable Syslog Server. 2. Key in the Server IP and the Service Port of the Syslog server. The valid port range is 1-65535. The default port number is 514.
Chapter 5. EC2004 Browser Operation Date/Time The Date/Time dialog page sets the EC2004 time parameters: Set the parameters according to the information described below. Time Zone To establish the time zone that the EC2004 is located in, drop down the Time Zone list and choose the city that most closely corresponds to where it is at. If your country or region employs Daylight Saving Time (Summer Time), check the corresponding checkbox.
EC1000 / EC2004 User Manual Manual Input Use this section to specify the EC2004’s date and time manually. Click the calendar icon and click the calendar entry for the date. Key the time into the Time field, using the HH:MM:SS (hours, minutes, seconds) format. Note: This section is only enabled when auto adjustment (in the Network Time section) is disabled (the checkbox is unchecked).
Chapter 5. EC2004 Browser Operation Security The Security page controls access to the EC2004. Login Failures Allowed sets the number of consecutive failed login attempts that are permitted from a remote user. Timeout sets the amount of time a remote user must wait before attempting to login again after exceeding the number of allowed failures. Working Mode If ICMP is enabled, the EC1000 Energy Box can be pinged. If it is not enabled, the device cannot be pinged. The default is Enabled.
EC1000 / EC2004 User Manual Account Policy The Account Policy section governs policies in regard to usernames and passwords. Check a policy and enter the required information in the appropriate fields. Item Description Minimum Username Length Sets the minimum number of characters required for a username. Acceptable values are from 1–16. Minimum Password Length Sets the minimum number of characters required for a password. Acceptable values are from 1–16.
Chapter 5. EC2004 Browser Operation Login String / IP Filter / Mac Filter Login String The Login String entry field is used to specify a login string (in addition to the IP address) that users must include when accessing the EC2004 device with a browser. For example: 192.168.0.126/abcdefg The following characters are allowed: 0–9 a–z A–Z ~ ! @ $ * ( ) _ ‘ , The following characters are not allowed: & ^ { } ‘ ’ < > | " % ” : / ? # \ [Space] + - = [ ] ; Compound characters (É Ç ñ ... etc.) Note: 1.
EC1000 / EC2004 User Manual IP Filter / MAC Filter If any filters have been configured, they appear in the IP Filter and/or MAC Filter list boxes. IP and MAC Filters control access to the EC2004 based on the IP and/or MAC addresses of the client computers attempting to connect. A maximum of 5 IP filters and 5 MAC filters are allowed. To enable IP and/or MAC filtering, click to put a check mark in the IP Filter Enable and/or MAC Filter Enable checkbox.
Chapter 5. EC2004 Browser Operation To add a MAC filter, do the following: 1. Click Add. A dialog box similar to the one below appears: 2. Specify the MAC address in the dialog box (for example, 001074670000), then click OK. Repeat these steps for any additional MAC addresses you want to filter.
EC1000 / EC2004 User Manual Authentication & Authorization The Authentication & Authorization page is used to set up login authentication and authorization management from external sources. RADIUS Settings To allow authentication and authorization for the EC2004 device through a RADIUS server, do the following: 1. Check Enable RADIUS. 2. Fill in the Preferred RADIUS Server IP, Preferred RADIUS Service Port, and (optional) Alternate RADIUS Server IP and Preferred RADIUS Service Port.
Chapter 5. EC2004 Browser Operation 6. On the RADIUS server, set the entry for each user as follows: su/xxxx Where xxxx represents the Username given to the user when the account was created on the EC2004. The user’s access rights are the ones assigned for the EC2004, as well. (See User Information, page 66.
EC1000 / EC2004 User Manual Private Certificate When logging in over a secure (SSL) connection, a signed certificate is used to verify that the user is logging in to the intended site. For enhanced security, the Private Certificate section allows you to use your own private encryption key and signed certificate, rather than the default ATEN certificate.
Chapter 5. EC2004 Browser Operation PDU The PDU function is used to upgrade the EC2004’s firmware, and to backup and restore the device’s configuration settings.
EC1000 / EC2004 User Manual Item Description F/W Version Displays the EC2004 ‘s current firmware version. Filename As new versions of the firmware become available, they are posted on our website and can be downloaded to a convenient location on your computer. Click the Browse button to select the downloaded upgrade file. Upgrade Click this button to upgrade the firmware of the selected devices.
Chapter 5. EC2004 Browser Operation Backup/Restore Using Backup/Restore from the PDU tab gives you the ability to back up the EC2004’s configuration and user profile information: Backup To backup the device’s settings do the following: 1. In the Password field, key in a password for the file. Note: Entering a password is optional. If you do enter a password, make a note of it, since you will need it to be able to restore the file. 2. Click Save. 3.
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Appendix Safety Instructions General This product is for indoor use only. Read all of these instructions. Save them for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the device. Do not place the device on any unstable surface (cart, stand, table, etc.). If the device falls, serious damage will result. Do not use the device near water. Do not place the device near, or over, radiators or heat registers.
EC1000 User Manual If an extension cord is used with this device make sure that the total of the ampere ratings of all products used on this cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Make sure that the total of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes. To help protect your system from sudden, transient increases and decreases in electrical power, use a surge suppressor, line conditioner, or uninterruptible power supply (UPS).
Appendix Rack Mounting Before working on the rack, make sure that the stabilizers are secured to the rack, extended to the floor, and that the full weight of the rack rests on the floor. Install front and side stabilizers on a single rack or front stabilizers for joined multiple racks before working on the rack. Always load the rack from the bottom up, and load the heaviest item in the rack first. Make sure that the rack is level and stable before extending a device from the rack.
EC1000 User Manual Technical Support International For online technical support – including troubleshooting, documentation, and software updates: http://support.aten.com For telephone support, see Telephone Support, page iii North America Email Support Online Technical Support support@aten-usa.com Troubleshooting Documentation Software Updates Telephone Support http://www.aten-usa.
Appendix Specifications EC1000 Function EC1000 Energy PDU Connections 4 Port Selection Connectors Pushbutton Energy Sensor 4 x RJ-45 Female Environment Sensor 4 x RJ-11 Female Power 1 x DC Jack LAN Switches 1 x RJ-45 Female Reset 1 x Semi-recessed Pushbutton Selection LEDs 1 x Selection Pushbutton PDU Status 4 (Orange) Sensor Status 4 (Green) Energy/Environment/IP 1 digit 7-segment (Orange) Current/Sensor/IP Address 3 digit 7-segment (Orange) Power LAN 1 (Blue) 10M/ 100Mbps Link
EC1000 User Manual EC2004 Function EC2004 Energy PDU Connections 4 Port Selection Connectors Pushbutton Energy Sensor Current 2 x RJ-45 Female Current / Voltage 2 x RJ-45 Female Environment Sensor Door Sensor 4 x RJ-11 Female 1 x 4-pin Dry Contact Power 1 x DC Jack LAN 1 x RJ-45 Female Switches Reset 1 x Semi-recessed Pushbutton LEDs PDU Status 4 (Orange) Sensor Status 4 (Green) Energy / Environment / IP 3 (Green) Selection 1 x Selection Pushbutton Selection 1 digit 7-segment (
Appendix IP Address Determination If you are an administrator logging in for the first time, you need to access the Energy Box in order to give it an IP address that users can connect to. There are two methods to choose from. In each case, your client computer must be on the same network segment as the Energy Box. After you have connected and logged in you can give the device its fixed network address.
EC1000 User Manual (Continued from previous page.) 3. Select the device in the Device List. Note: 1. If the list is empty, or your device doesn't appear, click Enumerate to refresh the Device List. 2. If there is more than one device in the list, use the MAC address to pick the one you want. The eco PDU's MAC address is located on its bottom panel. 4. Select either Obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP), or Specify an IP address.
Appendix IPv6 At present, the EC2004 does not support IPv6 but we intend to enable this feature in the near future. For more information, please check our website for the latest EC2004 firmware updates. Link Local IPv6 Address At power on, the EC2004 is automatically configured with a Link Local IPv6 Address (for example, fe80::210:74ff:fe61:1ef). To find out what the Link Local IPv6 Address is, log in with the EC2004 IPv4 address and open the Setup → Device Configuration page.
EC1000 User Manual IPv6 Stateless Autoconfiguration At present, the EC2004 does not support IPv6 but we intend to enable this feature in the near future. For more information, please check our website for the latest EC2004 firmware updates. If the EC2004 network environment contains a device (such as a router) that supports the IPv6 Stateless Autoconfiguration function, the EC2004 can obtain its prefix information from that device in order to generate its IPv6 address. For example, 2001::74ff:fe6e:59.
Appendix Administrator Login Failure If you are unable to perform an Administrator login (because the Username and Password information has become corrupted, or you have forgotten it, for example), you can clear the login information with the following procedure: 1. Power off the Energy Box and remove its housing. 2. Short the jumper labeled J6. 3. Power on the Energy Box. 4. After the Energy Box beeps (6 seconds), power off the switch. 5. Remove the jumper cap from J6. 6.
EC1000 User Manual Limited Warranty ATEN warrants this product against defects in material or workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase. If this product proves to be defective, contact ATEN's support department for repair or replacement of your unit. ATEN will not issue a refund. Return requests can not be processed without the original proof of purchase.
