User`s guide

Eaton
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User's Guide for Basic, Monitored, and Switched ePDUt S 164202115 Rev 1
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Chapter 1 Introduction
The standard Eaton ePDU comes in three variations: Basic, Monitored, and Switched.
The purpose of these units is to distribute utility power within your equipment racks
and with the Monitored and Switched units, allow you to monitor and control various
aspects of the ePDU's operation.
Control and monitoring is accomplished through direct and network monitoring. The
user has the ability to log into the unit's network interface or the optional Eaton
Intelligent Power Manager software and fully observe and control aspects such as
individual connection usage for current, voltage, and temperature (model dependent).
It also allows remote control to turn on or off of each connector, thus allowing total
control of equipment whenever and from wherever necessary.
Basic
The Basic ePDU is a single or three phase supply unit with power input provided
through an attached plug and cable. It is available in either vertical mount or rack
mounted styles. Various factory-supplied brackets are available to adapt the unit to
virtually any location or equipment mounting location.
The Basic ePDU provides reliable and cost effective power distribution.
Monitored
The Eaton
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Monitored ePDU is designed to distribute power within a rack. Providing
outstanding performance and reliability, the Monitored ePDU's unique benefits
include:
S Remote monitoring of the current draw for individual circuits through an Ethernet
port (RJ-45)
S Easy-read digital LED ammeter for easy start-up and configuration
NOTE MI model numbers indicate Ethernet capability. Models with Ethernet capability provide network
access through Internet Protocol (IP).
NOTE For mounting instructions and model-specific information, refer to the ePDU catalog or go to
www.epdu.com.
You can use a supplied Cat 5 Ethernet patch cable for network communication, either
as a crossover cable to connect directly to a computer, or as a straight-through cable
to connect to a local area network (LAN).
Switched
The Eaton
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Switched ePDUt is an intelligent power distribution unit that provides
distribution of AC power to controlled devices. The Switched ePDU provides high
quality yet simplified remote power control of up to 36 AC line receptacles (up to 576
outlets in strapping mode).
The Switched ePDUs are designed as a valuable tool for network managers who can
now prevent costly site visits to reboot locked-up computers and networking
equipment. Switched ePDUs can be controlled from a local terminal or over an
Ethernet (TCP/IP) network using a Telnet client, a Web browser, or Simple Network
Management Protocol (SNMP) software.