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eco PDU PE Series User Manual FCC Information This is an FCC Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
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eco PDU PE Series User Manual Package Contents The eco PDU PE Series package consists of: 1 PE7216r / PE7324r or PE8216r / PE8324r or PE9216r / PE9324r Power Distribution Unit 1 Power Cord (16-port models only) 4 Serial Adapter 1 Rack Mount Kit 1 CD-ROM 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.
eco PDU PE Series User Manual Contents FCC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii SJ/T 11364-2006. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii User Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii Online Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii Telephone Support . . . . . . . . . . . .
eco PDU PE Series User Manual Chapter 3. Basic Operation and First Time Setup Operation Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 eco Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 SNMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
eco PDU PE Series User Manual Chapter 7. Device Management Device Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Device Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Date/Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Login String . . . . . . . .
eco PDU PE Series 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.
eco PDU PE Series User Manual Product Information For information about all NRGence products and how they can help you save money in the data center, visit NRGence on the Web or contact an ATEN Authorized Reseller. Visit ATEN on the Web for a list of locations and telephone numbers International – http://www.aten.com North America – http://www.aten-usa.
Chapter 2 Introduction Overview As part of its NRGence line, ATEN has developed a new generation of green energy power distribution units (eco PDUs) to effectively increase the efficiency of data center power usage. The NRGence PE7216r / PE7234r / PE8216r / PE8324r / PE9216r / PE9324r eco PDUs are intelligent PDUs that contain 16 or 24 AC outlets and are available in various IEC or NEMA socket configurations.
eco PDU PE Series User Manual to configure a PDU device and monitor power status of the equipment connected to it. With its advanced security features and ease of operation, the eco PDU is the most convenient, most reliable, and most cost effective way to remotely manage power access for multiple computer installations and allocate power resources in the most efficient way possible. Note: 1. Sensors are optional accessories.
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eco PDU PE Series User Manual Features Power Distribution Space saving 0U rack mount design with rear mounting IEC or NEMA outlet models 2 digit 7-segment front panel LED shows Station / Bank / Outlet ID 3 digit 7-segment front panel LED shows Current / Voltage / Power Dissipation and readings from up to 4 environment sensors Safe shutdown support Daisy chain up to 5 additional stations Separate power for the unit's own power and its power outlets – the user interface is still accessible even
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eco PDU PE Series User Manual eco Sensors Energy Management Software* Automatic discovery of all PE devices within the same intranet Remote real-time power measurement and monitoring Real-time environment sensor monitoring Plotting/monitoring of all PE devices Exceed threshold alert through SMTP and System log Power Analysis report Note: eco Sensors is designed to work with NRGence PDUs, and is bundled with all PE series packages.
Chapter 2. Introduction Requirements Browsers accessing the eco PDU unit must support SSL 128 bit encryption. For cold booting of attached computers, the computer's BIOS must support Wake on LAN or System after AC Back. For Safe Shutdown: The computer must be running Windows (Windows 2000 or higher) or Linux. The Safe Shutdown program (available by download from our website or on the software CD included), must be installed and running on the computer.
eco PDU PE Series User Manual Optional Accessories Sensors For complete energy management of an instrumented data center with the use of the eco PDU and eco Sensors software, you should install 4 sensors for each of the racks in your data center in order to generate a complete energy-efficient data chart. Higher sensor installation density is helpful to generate more accurate data. 8/16-port models have 4 sensor ports. Higher sensor installation density is helpful to generate more accurate data.
Chapter 2. Introduction Components PE7216r / PE8216r / PE9216r PE8216r PE7216r 1 PE9216r 5 2 1 5 5 3 4 Note: The PE7216r / PE8216r / PE9216r unit components are identical except for the outlet LEDs – the PE7216r has none; the PE8216r has 16; and the PE9216r has 8, as shown by number 9 above.
eco PDU PE Series User Manual No. Item 1 Power Outlets* 2 Port and LED Panel Description 16 in total (14 x IEC 320 C13 + 2 x IEC 320 C19) Bank 1-1: Outlet 1–8: 7 C13; 1 x C19 Bank 1-2: Outlet 9–16: 7 x C13; 1 x C19 The Port and LED panel contains: Readout Section and LEDs Sensor Ports LAN and Modem Ports Console/PON In and PON Out Ports Digital Output Port Reset Switch Full details of this section are provided on page 13.
Chapter 2. Introduction PE7324r / PE8324r / PE9324r PE8324r PE7324r PE9324r 1 5 1 5 5 5 5 2 1 3 4 Note: The PE7324r / PE8324r / PE9324r unit components are identical except for the outlet LEDs – the PE7324r has none; the PE8324r has 16; and the PE9324r has 8, as shown by number 5 above.
eco PDU PE Series User Manual No. Item Description 1 Power Outlets* 24 in total (21 x IEC 320 C13 + 3 x IEC 320 C19) Bank 1-1: Outlet 1–8: 7 C13; 1 x C19 Bank 1-2: Outlet 9–16: 7 x C13; 1 x C19 Bank 2: Outlet 17–24: 7 x C13; 1 x C19 2 Port and LED Panel The Port and LED panel contains: Readout Section and LEDs Sensor Ports LAN and Modem Ports Console/PON In and PON Out Ports Digital Output Port Reset Switch Full details of this section are provided on page 13.
Chapter 2. Introduction Port and LED Panel 1 2 3 4 POWER PDU / PHASE BANK SELECT IP SENSOR 1 LAN 1 SENSOR 2 SENSOR 2 RESET 5 No. 1 1 6 Item 7 Description Status, ID and Selected LEDs Power: Lights when the unit is powered up and ready to ID Display Section The ID of the selected PDU/Phase / Bank / IP appears in the operate. PDU/Phase / Bank / IP – see ID DIsplay Section, below. Sensor 1 / Sensor 2 / Reset LED display window.
eco PDU PE Series User Manual No. 3 Item Description RS-232/RS- Selects which protocol the PON In / Console port uses. 485 Switch For PON In use, select RS-232 or RS-485 For KVM switches, select either RS-232 (can be used for shorter distances), or RS-485 (for longer distances). In a daisy chain, set the switch to RS-232 on all child devices. 5 Sensor Ports External sensors plug into these four RJ-11 ports. See Sensors, page 8, and Securing the Sensors, page 21, for further information.
Chapter 3 Hardware Setup Before You Begin 1. Important safety information regarding the placement of this device is provided on page 90. Please review it before proceeding. 2. Make sure that power to all the devices you will be connecting have been turned off. You must unplug the power cords of any computers that have the Keyboard Power On function. Rack Mounting The eco PDU can be mounted in a 0U configuration on the side of a rack.
eco PDU PE Series User Manual PDU Placement For safety reasons the eco PDU should not be installed with the power sockets facing directly up or down, and thus should only be installed with the power sockets facing out from a vertical position as shown below: Right. Floor Wrong Floor Note: The eco PDU models shown in the diagrams are for rack mount reference purposes only.
Chapter 3. Hardware Setup Single Stage Installation In a single stage installation, there are no additional eco PDU stations daisy chained down from the first unit. To set up your single stage 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. Ensure that the eco PDU unit is properly grounded. Note: Do not omit this step.
eco PDU PE Series User Manual Single Stage Installation Diagram 2 SA0142 (DCE) 4 5 Modem 3 6 1 7 18
Chapter 3. Hardware Setup Daisy Chaining To manage even more outlets from the same single session as a standalone eco PDU, additional units can be daisy chained, as described in the following configuration. Note: The maximum distance between any two units must not exceed 15 m; the total distance from the first station to the last must not exceed 100 m.
eco PDU PE Series User Manual Securing the Cables For added safety, use ATEN Lok-U-Plug cable holders to secure the cables from your attached devices in place on the eco PDU unit. Secure the cable holders using the specially designed holes around the individual power outlets, as shown below: Note: 1. Cable holders are an optional accessory. See Cable Holders, page 8. 2. Use only the ATEN Lok-U-Plug cable holders that have been specifically designed to work with the eco PDU.
Chapter 3. Hardware Setup Securing the Sensors Connect the sensors to the eco PDU’s front panel 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 eco PDU may look slightly different. 2.
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Chapter 4 Basic Operation and First Time Setup Operation Methods NRGence eco PDU models provide three methods to access and manage your installation: Browser, eco Sensors (eco PDU Management Software), and SNMP. Note: The following sections of this chapter contain information concerning Browser operation. For eco Sensors operation, please reference the separate eco Sensors User Manual. The eco Sensors software and User Manual can be downloaded from the ATEN website.
eco PDU PE Series User Manual First Time Setup Once the eco PDU installation has been cabled up, the next task the Administrator needs to perform involve configuring the network parameters, changing the default Super Administrator login settings, and adding users. The easiest way to accomplish this is to log in over the Net with a browser. Note: 1. Since this is the first time you are logging in, use the default Username: administrator; and the default Password: password.
Chapter 4. Basic Operation and First Time Network Configuration To set up the network, do the following: 1. Click the Device Management tab. 2. Open the Network page. A screen similar to the one below appears: 3. Fill in the fields according to the information provided under Device Configuration, page 49.
eco PDU PE Series User Manual Changing the Administrator Login To change the default Administrator username and password, do the following: 1. Click the User Management tab. Once users have been added to the system, the User Management page displays a detailed list of users – with more information about them – in the large central panel: 2. Select the Administrator in the sidebar and in the General section, reset the name and password fields to something unique, then click Save (at the bottom of the page.
Chapter 5 Logging In Logging In The eco PDU can be accessed via a supported Internet browser from any platform. Note: Browsers must support SSL 128 bit encryption. To access the eco PDU do the following: 1. Open your browser and specify the IP address of the eco PDU you want to access in the browser's URL location bar. Note: You can get the IP address from the eco PDU administrator, or see IP Address Determination, page 94, for information about setting it up yourself. 2.
eco PDU PE Series User Manual The eco PDU Main Page After you have successfully logged in, the eco PDU Main Page comes up with the Outlet Access Connections page displayed: Note: The screen depicts an Administrator’s page. Depending on a user’s type and permissions, and your PE model, not all of these elements appear.
Chapter 5. Logging In Page Components The web page screen components are described in the table, below: No. Item Description 1 Tab Bar The tab bar contains the eco PDU’s 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.
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Chapter 6 Outlet Access Outlet Access Connections When you log in to the eco PDU, the interface opens with its default selection of the Outlet Access tab; and the Connections menu. The contents of the PDU Status, Bank Status, and Outlet Status sections are displayed in the main panel. Note: Only enabled eco PDU models will display the Bank Status and/or Outlet Status submenu section. The Connections pages provide status and settings information for stations, outlets and outlet groups.
eco PDU PE Series User Manual Station Level When a station is selected in the sidebar, the main panel page has three tabs: Outlets, General, and Groups: Outlets – Device / Bank Status These sections are view only and provide power status and usage information. To configure the settings, select the Configuration tab on the menu bar. See Click to put a checkmark in the checkbox of the outlets you want to add to the group, then click Save., page 43, for details.
Chapter 6. Outlet Access General The station’s General tab shows the setting configuration. This page only displays information. Setting changes cannot be made here. To configure the settings, select Configuration at the far right of the menu bar and see Click to put a checkmark in the checkbox of the outlets you want to add to the group, then click Save., page 43, for details. Groups The station’s Groups tab lists the names of the outlet groups that have been created. This page only displays information.
eco PDU PE Series User Manual Outlet Level When an outlet is selected in the Sidebar, the main panel tabs change to: General, Configuration, and Scheduling: General The outlet’s General page provides information regarding the outlet’s name and power status: You can manually turn the outlet On and Off from this page by clicking the power outlet icon (see On / Off / Reboot, page 32 for details).
Chapter 6. Outlet Access Scheduling The outlet’s Scheduling page shows the date and time schedule settings for automatic power control of the outlet: To configure the schedule, select Configuration at the far right of the menu bar. See After you have made your schedule settings, click Add. The schedule is summarized in the list at the bottom of the panel.
eco PDU PE Series User Manual Outlet Group Level When an outlet group is selected in the Sidebar, the main panel tabs change to General, and Schedule. Each of the tabs is described below. General The outlet group’s General page provides information regarding the group’s name, the outlets that belong to the group, and the power status of the outlets: You can manually turn the outlets On and Off from this page by clicking the power outlet icon (see On / Off / Reboot, page 32, for details).
Chapter 6. Outlet Access User Preferences The User Preferences page allows users to set up their own, individual, working environments. The eco PDU stores a separate configuration record for each user profile, and sets up the working configuration according to the Username that was keyed into the Login dialog box. Make your settings changes according to the information given in the following table: Setting Language Function Selects the language that the interface displays in.
eco PDU PE Series User Manual Sessions The Session page shows all of the users currently logged into the eco PDU, and provides information about each of their sessions. The information under the IP heading indicates the IP address that the user is logged in from. The information under the Client heading indicates that the user has logged in via a browser connection (HTTPS). Administrator have the option of forcing user logouts by selecting the user and clicking End Session.
Chapter 6. Outlet Access Outlet Level When an outlet is selected in the Sidebar, a page similar to the one below, comes up in the main panel: Users and groups are listed alphabetically in the left column. A check mark under the Access column, indicates the user or group is authorized to access and power control the selected outlet. A check mark under the Outlet Configuration column, indicates the user or group is authorized to configure the selected outlet’s settings (see Configuration, page 40).
eco PDU PE Series User Manual Configuration The Configuration page is used to configure the threshold settings of the eco PDU at the device, bank and individual power outlet level. The items available differ depending on your eco PDU model and whether a station or outlet is selected in the sidebar. Station Level Configuration When a station is selected in the sidebar, a page similar to the one below displays in the main panel.
Chapter 6. Outlet Access General When the Configuration page opens, the station’s General page is selected. This page allows you to set up a power management configuration for the device as a whole. The meanings of the field headings are given in the following table: Heading Meaning Device Name To make things more convenient on a multi-station installation, each station can be given a distinctive name. To name a station key in the name of your choice - up to 15 letters and numbers.
eco PDU PE Series User Manual Groups Outlet groups enable power configuration and control actions to be carried out on a selected group of outlets at the same time, rather than repeatedly performing the same action on each individual one. The Groups page lists the outlet groups that have already been configured, and shows which outlets are included in the group. Note: In the Outlet column the outlets are displayed as [Station ID-Outlet Number].
Chapter 6. Outlet Access 3. Click to put a checkmark in the checkbox of the outlets you want to add to the group, then click Save. When you return to the Group page, your new group is included in the list Note: The group also shows up as a device in the Sidebar, and this page can be accessed by clicking on its icon in the Sidebar. To Modify an outlet group, select it in the list, then click Modify. The screen that comes up is the same one that appears when you click Add.
eco PDU PE Series User Manual Outlet Level Configuration The configuration settings for many eco PDU models can be specified on an outlet by outlet basis. When an outlet is selected in the Configuration page Sidebar, the main panel displays a page with two tabs: Configuration, and Schedule, as described in the sections that follow. Configuration The Configuration tab page, similar to the one below, is the default that appears in the main panel.
Chapter 6. Outlet Access Heading Power On Delay Meaning Sets the amount of time the eco PDU waits after the Power Button is clicked, before it turns on the computer attached to the corresponding outlet. Note: The default delay time is 0 seconds; the maximum is 999 seconds. When a series of outlets are scheduled to be powered up, they turn on in sequence with a default delay of 10 milliseconds between each outlet.
eco PDU PE Series User Manual Heading Meaning Threshold Settings These fields are used to set the maximum, minimum, and fluctuation threshold settings. If a range falls below the minimum setting, or exceeds the maximum setting an alarm is triggered. In order to keep alarms from being constantly triggered due to slight fluctuations at the threshold points, you can set a fluctuation range that must be exceeded when a threshold is crossed in order for the alarm to be triggered.
Chapter 6. Outlet Access Schedule Clicking the Schedule tab brings up a page that lets you set up a scheduled power On/Off configuration for the selected outlet: The meanings of the field headings are given in the table, below: Heading Meaning Routine Type Drop down the list to select whether the scheduled power configuration should take place just Once, or on a Daily, Weekly, or Monthly basis. Week Day This field only becomes active if you choose Weekly as the routine type.
eco PDU PE Series User Manual Heading Shutdown Time Meaning Key in the time of day you want the shutdown to take place using the HH:MM format. If you want to temporarily suspend this function without deleting the entry, click to put a check in the Disable checkbox at the right of this field. You can reinstate the function by unchecking the checkbox. Restart Time Key in the time of day you want the restart to take place using the HH:MM format.
Chapter 7 User Management Overview When you select the User Management tab the screen comes up with Accounts selected in the Menu bar, and the User List displayed in the main panel: The Accounts page has two menu items: Accounts, for managing individual users; and Groups, for managing user groups. Note: There is a pre-installed super administrator account. It can be used to set up the device and to begin creating users and groups. The Username for this account is administrator; the password is password.
eco PDU PE Series User Manual Users Adding Users To add a user, do the following: 1. Select Users in the Sidebar. 2. Click Add at the bottom of the User List in the main panel. The page opens with three tabs at the top: User, Groups, and Devices. The User tab is selected by default: 3. Enter the required information in the appropriate fields.
Chapter 7. User Management Field User Type Description There are three categories: Super Administrator, Administrator and User. There is no limitation on the number of accounts that can be created in each category. The super administrator is responsible for the overall installation configuration and maintenance; user management; and device and outlet assignments.
eco PDU PE Series User Manual Field Status Description Status allows you to control the user’s account and access to the installation, as follows: Disable Account lets you suspend a user’s account without actually deleting it, so that it can be easily reinstated in the future. If you don’t want to limit the time scope of the account, select Account never expires; if you want to limit the amount of time that the account remains in effect, select Account expires on, and key in the expiration date.
Chapter 7. User Management Modifying User Accounts To modify a user account, do the following: 1. In the Sidebar User tree, click the user’s name – or – In the main panel, select the user’s name, then click Modify. 2. In the User page that comes up is the same as the one for adding users (see page 50). Make your changes, then click Save. Deleting User Accounts To delete a user account do the following: 1. In the main panel, select the user’s name, then click Delete. 2. Click OK.
eco PDU PE Series User Manual Groups Groups allow administrators to easily and efficiently manage users and devices. Since device access rights apply to anyone who is a member of the group, administrators need only set them once for the group, instead of having to set them for each user individually. Multiple groups can be defined to allow some users access to specific devices, while restricting other users from accessing them. Note: This section refers to the Groups menu.
Chapter 7. User Management 4. Enter the required information in the appropriate fields. A description of each of the fields is given in the table below: Field Description Group Name A maximum of 16 characters is allowed.
eco PDU PE Series User Manual Modifying Groups To modify a group, do the following: 1. In the Sidebar Group tree, click the group’s name – or – In the main panel, select the group’s name, then click Modify. 2. The Groups page that comes up is the same as the one for adding groups (see page 54). Make your changes, then click Save. Deleting Groups To delete a group do the following: 1. In the main panel, select the group’s name, then click Delete. 2. Click OK.
Chapter 7. User Management Users and Groups There are two ways to assign users to – and remove users from – groups: from the Accounts menu; and from the Groups menu. Note: 1. Before you can assign users to groups, you must first create them. See Adding Users, page 50 for details. 2. If a user has permissions in addition to the ones assigned to the group, the user keeps those permissions in addition to the group ones.
eco PDU PE Series User Manual Removing Users From a Group From the Accounts Page To remove a user from a group from the Accounts page, do the following: 1. In the Sidebar Users tree, click the user’s name – or – In the main panel, select the user’s name, then click Modify. 2. In the page that comes up, select the Groups tab. A screen, similar to the one below, appears: 3. In the Selected column, select the group that you want to remove the user from. 4.
Chapter 7. User Management Assigning Users to a Group From the Groups Page To assign a user to a group from the Groups page, do the following: 1. In the Sidebar User Groups tree, click the group’s name – or – In the main panel, select the group’s name, then click Modify. 2. In the page that comes up, select the Members tab. A screen, similar to the one below, appears: 3. In the Available column, select the user that you want to be a member of the group. 4.
eco PDU PE Series User Manual Removing Users From a Group From the Groups Page To remove a user from a group from the Groups page, do the following: 1. In the Sidebar User Groups tree, click the group’s name – or – In the main panel, select the group’s name, then click Modify. 2. In the page that comes up, select the Members tab. A screen, similar to the one below, appears: 3. In the Selected column, select the user that you want to remove from the group. 4.
Chapter 7. User Management Device Assignment When a user logs in to the Power Over the NET™ device, the interface comes up with the Outlet Access page displayed. All the outlets that the user is permitted to access are listed in the Sidebar at the left of the page. Access permissions for those outlets can be assigned on an outlet-by-outlet basis from the Accounts menu for individual users, or the Groups menu for user groups.
eco PDU PE Series User Manual 3. Under the Access column, click to permit or restrict the user’s access to an outlet. A check mark ( √ ) indicates that the user has permission to access the outlet; a blank checkbox means that the user is denied permission to access the outlet. 4. Under the Configuration column, click to permit or restrict the user’s ability to change the outlet’s configuration settings.
Chapter 8 Device Management Device Management The Device Management page allows administrators and users with device management permission to configure and control overall eco PDU operations. Device Configuration This page presents information about the selected device, as described in the following sections: General Item Meaning PDU 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.
eco PDU PE Series User Manual Service Ports As a security measure, if a firewall is being used, the Administrator can specify the port numbers that the firewall will allow. If a port other than the default is used, users must specify the port number as part of the IP address when they log in. If an invalid port number (or no port number) is specified, the eco PDU will not be found.
Chapter 8. Device Management IPv4 Configuration The PDU’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.
eco PDU PE Series User Manual Event Notification The Event Notification section is divided into three sections: SMTP Settings; SNMP Trap Receivers; and Syslog Server. Each section is described below. Note: SMTP communications are supported on Port 25. SMTP Settings To have the eco PDU device email reports from the SMTP server to you, do the following: 1. Enable the Enable report from the following SMTP server, and key in the IP address of your SMTP server. 2.
Chapter 8. Device Management 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 which version of SNMP you want to use. 3. Key in the IP address(es) and the 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.
eco PDU PE Series User Manual Syslog Server To record all the events that take place on eco PDU devices and write them to the eco PDU Syslog server, do the following: 1. Check Enable Syslog Server. 2. Key in the IP address and the port number of the Syslog server. The valid port range is 1-65535. The default port number is 514.
Chapter 8. Device Management Date/Time The Date/Time dialog page sets the eco PDU time parameters: Set the parameters according to the information described below. Time Zone To establish the time zone that the eco PDU 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.
eco PDU PE Series User Manual Manual Input Use this section to specify the eco PDU’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 8. Device Management Security The Security page controls access to the Power Over the NET™ device.
eco PDU PE Series User Manual 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 Power Over the NET™ 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.
Chapter 8. Device Management Adding Filters To add an IP filter, do the following: 1. Click Add. A dialog box similar to the one below appears: 2. Specify the filter address in the dialog box (for example, 192.168.0.200), then click OK. A second dialog box, similar to the one below, appears: 3. To filter a single IP address, key in the same address as the start IP. To filter a continuous range of addresses, key in the end number of the range (for example, 192.168.0.225). 4.
eco PDU PE Series User Manual 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. IP Filter / MAC Filter Conflict If there is a conflict between an IP filter and a MAC filter – for example, where a computer’s IP address is allowed by the IP filter but it’s MAC address is excluded by the MAC filter – then that computer’s access is blocked.
Chapter 8. Device Management 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.
eco PDU PE Series User Manual 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 eco PDU 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.
Chapter 8. Device Management 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 eco PDU 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.
eco PDU PE Series User Manual 3. To filter a single IP address, key in the same address as the start IP. To filter a continuous range of addresses, key in the end number of the range (for example, 192.168.0.225). 4. After filling in the address, click OK. Repeat these steps for any additional IP addresses you want to filter. To add a MAC filter, do the following: 1. Click Add. A dialog box similar to the one below appears: 2.
Chapter 8. Device Management Authentication & Authorization The Authentication & Authorization page is used to set up login authentication and authorization management from external sources. Disable Local Authentication Selecting this option will disable login authentication locally on the eco PDU. The device can only be accessed using RADIUS authentication.
eco PDU PE Series User Manual RADIUS Settings To allow authentication and authorization for the eco PDU device through a RADIUS server, do the following: 1. Check Enable. 2. Fill in the IP addresses and service port numbers for the Preferred and Alternate RADIUS servers. The default port number for the Preferred server is 1812; the default port number for the Alternate server is 1645. Note: Make sure that the port numbers you specify here match the port numbers used by the RADIUS servers. 3.
Chapter 8. Device Management 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 9 Log Log The eco PDU 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.
Chapter 9. Log The System Log Event List Clicking on a device in the Sidebar displays its log events in the main panel’s log event list. Clicking the Refresh button brings the log list up to date with the latest events. The entry box to the right of the Refresh button lets you set the number of events to display per page. Simply key in the number of your choice. The top right of the main panel shows the total number of pages in the log file, and what page you are currently viewing.
eco PDU PE Series User Manual Notification Settings The Notification Settings page is used to specify which of the eco PDU’s components will receive notification of a log event. When you click the Notification Settings menu item, a page similar to the one below appears: The event categories are listed in the left column. When you first open the page, only the main category items appear. (Main category item rows have a gray background.) Sub-category items are nested under the main category headings.
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Chapter 10 Maintenance Maintenance The Maintenance function is used to upgrade the eco PDU’s firmware, and to backup and restore the device’s configuration settings.
Chapter 10. Maintenance Upgrading the Firmware To upgrade the firmware refer to the screenshot on the preceding page, and do the following: 1. Go to our website and download the new firmware file to a convenient location on your computer. 2. Click the Browse button; navigate to where the firmware file is located and select it. 3. Click Upgrade to start the upgrade procedure. If you enabled Check Main Firmware Version the current firmware level is compared with that of the upgrade file.
eco PDU PE Series User Manual Backup/Restore Selecting Backup/Restore on the menu bar gives you the ability to back up the switch’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.
Chapter 10. Maintenance Restore To restore a previous backup, do the following: 1. Click Browse; navigate to the file and select it. Note: If you renamed the file, you can leave the new name. There is no need to return it to its original name. 2. In the Password field, key in the same password that you used to save the file. Note: If you did not set a password when you created the backup file, you can omit this step. 3. Select as many of the options that are presented as you wish to restore. 4.
Appendix Safety Instructions General 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. The device cabinet is provided with slots and openings to allow for adequate ventilation.
Appendix 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). Position system cables and power cables carefully; Be sure that nothing rests on any cables. When connecting or disconnecting power to hot pluggable power supplies, observe the following guidelines: Install the power supply before connecting the power cable to the power supply.
eco PDU PE Series User Manual 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.
Appendix Technical Support International For online technical support – including troubleshooting, documentation, and software updates: http://eservice.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.
eco PDU PE Series User Manual IP Address Determination If you are an administrator logging in for the first time, you need to access the eco PDU 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 eco PDU. After you have connected and logged in you can give the device its fixed network address. (See Device Management, page 49.
Appendix (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.
eco PDU PE Series User Manual Specifications There are 15 models in the PE7xxx / PE8xxx / PE9xxx range. They are available in 16-port or 24-port versions, with different power inlet/cord variations. A basic comparison is show in the table, below. Full specifications for each of the models are provided on the following pages.
Appendix PE7216rB / PE8216rB / PE9216rB Function PE7216rB Power Outlets Direct Connectors Power Inlet 1 x NEMA 6-20P Power Outlets NEMA Daisy Chain In / Console 1 x RJ-45 Female (Silver) Out 1 x RJ-45 Female (Silver) IEC NA Total: 14 x IEC 320 C13 + 2 x IEC 320 C19 Bank 1-1, Outlet 1–8: 7 x C13 + 1 x C19.
eco PDU PE Series User Manual PE7216rG / PE8216rG / PE9216rG Function Power Outlets PE7216rG Direct Connectors Power Inlet 1 x IEC 60320 C20 Power Outlets NEMA Daisy Chain In / Console 1 x RJ-45 Female (Silver) Out 1 x RJ-45 Female (Silver) IEC NA Total: 14 x IEC 320 C13 + 2 x IEC 320 C19 Bank 1-1, Outlet 1–8: 7 x C13 + 1 x C19.
Appendix PE7324rB/rJ/ PE8324rB/rJ / PE9324rB/rJ Function Power Outlets PE7324rB / rJ Direct Connectors Power Cord NEMA L6-30P Power Outlets IEC Daisy Chain In / Console 1 x RJ-45 Female (Silver) Out 1 x RJ-45 Female (Silver) Total: 21 x IEC 320 C13 + 3 x IEC 320 C19 Bank 1-1, Outlet 1–8: 7 x C13 + 1 x C19.
eco PDU PE Series User Manual PE7324rG / PE8324rG / PE9324rG Function Power Outlets PE7324rG Direct Connectors Power Cord 1 x IEC 60309 32A Power Outlets IEC Daisy Chain In / Console 1 x RJ-45 Female (Silver) Out 1 x RJ-45 Female (Silver) Total: 21 x IEC 320 C13 + 3 x IEC 320 C19 Bank 1-1, Outlet 1–8: 7 x C13 + 1 x C19.
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 eco PDU and remove its housing. 2. Short the jumper labeled J1 (PIN5 and PIN6). J1 3. Power on the eco PDU. 4. After the beep indicates successfully powered on, power off the switch. 5. Remove the jumper cap from J1. 6.
eco PDU PE Series 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.
