Managed ePDU User’s Guide
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INTRODUCTION Features All models and configurations of the ePDU provide the following features: The ability to control outlets collectively and individually The ability to power on, power off and reboot the devices connected to each outlet The ability to group outlets from multiple ePDUs as virtual outlets accessible from a single session The ability to monitor the following at the outlet level: − RMS Current − Power Factor − Maximum RMS Current − RMS Voltage − Active Power − Apparent power The ability to
TABLE OF CONTENTS 6 ii Using the Web Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Logging into the Web Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Logging In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TABLE OF CONTENTS Setting Up a Digital Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Creating a Certificate Signing Request . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing a Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TABLE OF CONTENTS 7 8 iv Outlet Grouping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Identifying Other ePDUs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grouping Outlets Together . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TABLE OF CONTENTS OEM Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Set Power Set Delay Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Get Power On Delay Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chapter 1 Introduction Eaton’s Managed ePDUt is an intelligent power distribution unit that allows you to reboot remote servers and other network devices, and monitor power in the data center through KVM switches and Secure Console Servers. From the office or from anywhere, the ePDU can power on, power off, or reboot remote equipment, as well as monitor current, voltage, power, and temperature. The ePDU offers the ability to recover systems remotely in the event of system failure and/or system lockup.
INTRODUCTION Front Back Figure 2. 1U Size Front Back Figure 3.
INTRODUCTION ePDU Features All models and configurations of the ePDU provide the following features: S The ability to control outlets collectively and individually S The ability to power on, power off and reboot the devices connected to each outlet S The ability to group outlets from multiple ePDUs as virtual outlets accessible from a single session S The ability to monitor the following at the outlet level: − RMS Current − Power Factor − Maximum RMS Current − RMS Voltage − Active Power − Apparent power
INTRODUCTION 2U Models S ePDU including power cord 1.
Chapter 2 Safety Warnings IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This manual contains important instructions that you should follow during installation and operation of the ePDU. Please read all instructions before operating the equipment and save this manual for future reference. DA N G E R This ePDU contains LETHAL VOLTAGES. All repairs and service should be performed AUTHORIZED by SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY. There areNO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS inside the ePDU.
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Chapter 3 Rack−Mounting the ePDU Mount Safety Guidelines In Eaton products which require rack mounting, please follow these precautions: Operation temperature in a closed rack environment may be greater than 40°C . Do not exceed the rated maximum ambient temperature of the appliances (see Appendix E: Specifications). Ensure sufficient airflow through the rack environment. Mount equipment in the rack carefully to avoid uneven mechanical loading.
RACK−MOUNTING THE EPDU See Figure 5 through Figure 7 for other options. Figure 5. Side Fixing Figure 6. End Fixing Figure 7. Blind Fixing NOTE For side and blind fixing: S Do not repeatedly slide the bracket along the extrusion. This may degrade the support capability. S For larger/heavier power strips more than one pair of clip fixings may be used.
RACK−MOUNTING THE EPDU Mounting Instructions The 0U models also ship with a tool−less mounting kit consisting of a claw feet with silver button on one side. These work by attaching to the back side of a 0U ePDU (the side opposite of the outlets) and fitting the button into the mounting holes of the cabinet. Note that not all racks allow the option of securing the ePDU in this way. a Before beginning: Ensure that you have sufficient space in the cabinet to mount the ePDU.
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Chapter 4 Installation and Configuration This chapter explains how to install a ePDU and configure it for network connectivity. Before You Begin Before beginning the installation, perform the activities listed below: Unpack the ePDU and Components 1. Remove the ePDU and other equipment from the box in which they were shipped. See Package Contents" on page 3 for a complete list of the contents of the box. 2.
INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION Connect the ePDU to a Computer You must connect the ePDU to a computer to configure it. This is done by means of a serial connection between the ePDU and the computer. If you plan to use this connection to log into the CLP command line interface, leave the cable connected after the configuration is complete. The computer must have a communications program such as HyperTerminalt, Kermit, or PuTTy.
INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION the ePDU to Your Network To use the Web interface to administer the ePDU, you must connect the ePDU to your local area network (LAN). 1. Take a standard Category 5e UTP cable and connect one end to the LAN port on the front of the ePDU. NOTE 2. See Figure 9 through Figure 11 for the location of the LAN port on your size ePDU. Connect the other end of the cable to your LAN.
INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION 4. Type config and press Enter to begin the configuration process. You are prompted to select an IP configuration method (see Figure 13). Figure 13. IP Configuration Prompt 5. You must assign the ePDU an IP address. There are two ways to do this: S Auto configuration: Select an autoconfiguration method such as dhcp or bootp and let the DHCP or BOOTP server provide the IP address. S Static IP address: Select None and assign the ePDU a static IP address.
INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION 7. Press Enter. You are prompted to set the LAN interface speed (see Figure 15). Figure 15. LAN Interface Speed Prompt 8. By default, the LAN interface speed is set to Auto, which allows the system to select the optimum speed. To keep the default, press Enter. To set the speed to 10 or 100 Mbps, type the speed you want and press Enter. You are prompted to select the duplex mode for the LAN interface. See Figure 16. Figure 16.
INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION 10. All the configuration parameters have now been entered. All the prompts are still displayed, so you can check the information you entered. Do one of the following: S If the information is correct, type y and press Enter. The system completes the configuration and displays a message when the configuration is done. S If one or more parameters are not correct, type n and press Enter.
INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION Resetting to Factory Defaults CAUTION Exercise extreme caution before resetting the ePDU to the factory defaults. This wipes out any information you have entered, including user profiles, user groups, thresholds, alert policies, and so forth. For security reasons the ePDU may only be restored to defaults at the local serial console. To do this: 1. Connect a computer to the serial port of the ePDU 2.
INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION Reset Hole Figure 19. Reset Hole (1U and 2U Models) Reset Hole Figure 20.
Chapter 5 Using the ePDU This chapter explains how to use the ePDU. It describes the LEDs and ports on the front and back panels of the ePDU, and explains how to use the display panel. It also explains how the circuit breaker works and when the beeper goes off. Front Panel The front panel of the 1U and 2U ePDU models consists of a blue LED to the right and three connection ports to the left.
USING THE EPDU Back Panel The back panel of the 1U and 2U ePDUs consist of, from left to right, a power cord, power outlets to connect devices to the ePDU, and a display panel. Zero−U models do not have a back panel. Power Cord The power cord that connects the ePDU to a power source is located on the far left of the back panel, or on the end of the ePDU if the ePDU is a 0U model. All devices are non−rewireable by the user. NOTE Each ePDU should be plugged into an appropriately rated outlet for its type.
USING THE EPDU LED Display The LED display panel is located adjacent to the outlets on the 0U model, and on the back right of the 1U and 2U models. Figure 21 shows the LED display. Figure 21. LED Display Panel The LED display panel consists of these components: S A top row that displays three digits S A bottom row that displays two digits S UP and DOWN buttons NOTE The small hole between the lower row and the Down button is the Reset hole.
USING THE EPDU Breaker The ePDU includes branch circuit breakers that automatically trip when a power overload is detected. The ePDU standard circuit breakers have Type C trip characteristics.
Chapter 6 Using the Web Interface This chapter explains how to use the Web interface to administer a ePDU. Logging into the Web Interface To log into the Web interface, you must enter a user name and password. The first time you log in, use the default user name (admin) and password (pass). You will then be prompted to change the password for security purposes. Once you have logged in, you can create user profiles for your other users. These profiles define their login names and passwords.
USING THE WEB INTERFACE 3. Click Login. The Home page displays (see Figure 23). ePDU Figure 23. Home Page NOTE The Home page example in Figure 23 shows 8 outlets. If your ePDU has 20 outlets, the Home page will show 20. See Outlets Display" on Page 30 for a more information and pictures of both 8 and 20 outlet displays. NOTE JavaScriptt must be enabled in the Web browser for proper operation.
USING THE WEB INTERFACE Changing Your Password To change your password: 1. Select User Management, and then select Change Password. The Change Password page displays (see Figure 24). Figure 24. Change Password Page 2. Type your existing password in the Old Password field. 3. Type your new password in the New Password and Confirm New Password fields. Passwords are case sensitive, so be sure to capitalize the same letters each time. 4. Click Apply. Your password is changed.
USING THE WEB INTERFACE Figure 25 shows a complete list of the options available from each menu. Figure 25. Menu Options There are two ways to select an option from a menu: S Click the menu name to display a page listing each option, and then click the option you want to select. S Position the cursor on the menu name. A list of options drops down from the menu. Move your pointer to the option you want and click it to select it.
USING THE WEB INTERFACE Status Panel The Status panel displays on the left of every page in the interface (see Figure 27).
USING THE WEB INTERFACE Status Messages When you perform an operation from the Web interface, such as creating a user profile or changing a network setting, a message displays at the top of the page indicating whether or not the operation was successful. Be sure to check this message to confirm that an operation was successful. Figure 28 shows two examples of status messages after an operation has completed successfully. Figure 28.
USING THE WEB INTERFACE Reset to Defaults Many pages provide a Reset to Defaults button that returns all fields to their default values. If you use this button, you must click the Apply button afterward. This saves the defaults. If you neglect to do this, the next time you return to the page, you will still see the non−default values. Default Asterisk If a field has an asterisk after it, as shown in Figure 30, the value is set to the default. If you change the default, the asterisk disappears.
USING THE WEB INTERFACE Outlets List The Outlets List displays each outlet on the ePDU as a table row with a view of the power status, the RMS current and the Active Power through the individual outlet.(see Figure 32). for an 8-outlet and for a 20−outlet display. Figure 32. Outlets List Turn an Outlet On, Off, or Cycle the Power To turn an outlet ON, OFF or cycle the power to it, do the following: Click the On, Off, or Cycle in the outlet row. You will be asked to confirm your action (see Figure 33). 1.
USING THE WEB INTERFACE NOTE RMS refers to root mean square, a statistical method for measuring certain types of variables. In this context, it gives the value of current or voltage that is equivalent to a comparable DC value. All Outlets Control The All Outlets Control panel at the bottom of the Home page allows you to turn all outlets ON and OFF. Click On to turn all outlets ON, click Off to turn all outlets OFF. As with individual outlets, you must confirm the selection before it takes effect.
USING THE WEB INTERFACE Creating a User Profile To create a user profile: 1. Select User Management, and then select Users & Groups. The User/Group Management page displays. This page is divided into a User Management panel (see Figure 35) and a Group Management panel. Figure 35. User/Group Management page − User Management Panel NOTE Before entering any information in the user profile, please make sure the user group is created and available for selection. 2.
USING THE WEB INTERFACE 3. Select a user group from the the User Group list. The user group determines the system functions and outlets this user can access. If you select None, the user is not assigned to a user group. This means you have to set the user’s permissions individually. Until you do this, the user is effectively blocked from accessing any system functions and outlets. (For instructions on setting permissions individually, see Setting User Permissions Individually" below.) 4.
USING THE WEB INTERFACE Deleting a User Profile To delete a user profile: 1. Select User Management, and then select Users & Groups to display the User/Group Management page. 2. Select the user profile you want to delete from the Existing Users list. 3. Click Delete. The user profile is deleted. Setting User Permissions Individually If you selected None for user group when creating a user profile, you must set the user’s permissions individually.
USING THE WEB INTERFACE Creating a User Group To create a user group: 1. Select User Management, and then select Users & Groups to display the User/Group Management page. This page is divided into a User Management panel and a Group Management panel. See Figure 36 shows the Group Management panel. Figure 36. User Group Management page − Group Management Panel 2. In the Group Management panel, type the name of the group in the New Group Name field. 3. Click Create. The user group is created.
USING THE WEB INTERFACE Setting System Permissions System permissions include all the major functional areas of the Web interface. When you first create a user group, all system permissions are set to NO. To set the system permissions for a user group: 1. Select User Management, and then select Users/Group System Permissions. The User/Group System Permissions page displays (see Figure 37). Figure 37. User/Group System Permissions Page 36 2. Select the user group from the Group list.
USING THE WEB INTERFACE NOTE The User (not in a group) list on this page is used to set individual user permissions. If you are setting group permissions, you may ignore this field. Furthermore, if IPMI privilege level is not set to at least user" level, this group will not be granted to perform power control. Setting the Outlet Permissions Setting outlet permissions allows you to specify which outlets members of a user group are permitted to access.
USING THE WEB INTERFACE 2. Select the user group from the Group list. The permissions that apply to this group are displayed. If this is the first time you are setting the permissions for this group, all permissions are set to No. 3. Set the permissions as necessary. Click this icon Yes or No. 4. When you are finished, click Apply. The permissions are applied to the user group. in a field and select either NOTE The User (not in a group) list on this page is used to set individual user permissions.
USING THE WEB INTERFACE Deleting a User Group To delete a user group: 1. Select User Management, and then select Users & Groups. The User/Group Management page displays. 2. Select the user group you want to delete from the Existing Groups list. 3. Click Delete. The user group is deleted. Setting Up Access Controls The ePDU provides a number of tools to control access to the unit. You can require HTTPS encryption, enable the internal firewall and create firewall rules, and create login limitations.
USING THE WEB INTERFACE Enabling the Firewall To enable the ePDU firewall: 1. Select Device Settings, and then select Security. The Security Settings page displays. The panel at the upper right is labeled IP Access Control. This controls the firewall. See Figure 40. Figure 40. IP Access Control Panel (Firewall Enabled) 2. Select the Enable IP Access Control check box. This enables the firewall. 3. Click Apply. The firewall is enabled.
USING THE WEB INTERFACE Creating Firewall Rules Firewall rules accept or drop traffic intended for the ePDU, based on the IP address of the host sending the traffic. When creating firewall rules, keep the following in mind: S Rule order: The order of the rules is important. When traffic reaches the ePDU, the rules are executed in numerical order. The first rule that matches the IP address determines whether the traffic is accepted or dropped.
USING THE WEB INTERFACE 4. When you are finished, the rules are displayed in the IP Access Control panel (see Figure 41). Figure 41. IP Access Control Panel (Firewall Rules Displayed) 5. Click Apply. The rules are applied. Deleting a Firewall Rule To delete a firewall rule: 1. Select Device Settings, and then select Security. The Security Settings page displays. 2. Make sure the check box labeled Enable IP Access Control is selected. 3.
USING THE WEB INTERFACE Enabling Group−based Access Control Rules To enable group−based access control rules: 1. Select Device Settings, and then select Security. The Security Settings page displays. The panel labeled Group Based System Access Control controls this feature. See Figure 42. Figure 42. Group Based System Access Control Panel (Enabled) 2. Select the Enable Group Based System Access Control check box. This enables the feature. 3. Click Apply. Group−based access control rules are enabled.
USING THE WEB INTERFACE Creating Group−Based Access Control Rules Group−based access control rules accept or drop traffic intended for the ePDU, based on the user’s group membership. Like firewall rules, the order of the rule is important, since the rules are executed in numerical order. To create group−based access control rules: 1. Select Device Settings, and then select Security. The Security Settings page displays. The panel labeled Group based System Access Control controls this feature. 2.
USING THE WEB INTERFACE Setting Up User Login Controls You can set up login controls to make it more difficult for hackers to access the ePDU and the devices connected to it. You can arrange to lock persons out after a specified number of failed logins, limit the number of persons who can log in at the same time using the same login, and force users to create strong passwords.
USING THE WEB INTERFACE Enabling Login Limitations Login limitations allow you to determine whether more than one person can use the same login at the same time, and whether or not users will be required to change passwords at regularly scheduled intervals. To enable login limitations: 1. Select Device Settings, and then select Security. The Security Settings page displays. The Login Limitations panel controls this feature (see Figure 44). Figure 44. Login Limitations Panel 46 2.
USING THE WEB INTERFACE Enabling Strong Passwords Forcing users to create strong passwords makes it more difficult for intruders to crack user passwords and access the ePDU. Strong passwords should be at least eight characters long and should contain upper and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters (such as @ or &). To force users to create strong passwords: 1. Select Device Settings, and then select Security. The Security Settings page displays.
USING THE WEB INTERFACE Setting Up a Digital Certificate The purpose of an X.509 digital certificate is to ensure that both parties in an SSL connection are who they say they are. To obtain a certificate for the ePDU, you must create a Certificate Signing Request (CSR) and submit it to a certificate authority (CA). Once the CA has processed the information in the CSR, it will provide you with a certificate, which you must install on the ePDU.
USING THE WEB INTERFACE 2. Provide the information requested. See Table 6 for field descriptions. Table 6. Strong Passwords Defaults Field Description Common Name The name of your company Organization Unit The name of your department Organization The name of your organization within the department Locality/City The city where your company is located State/Province The state or province where your company is located Country (ISO Code) The country where your company is located.
USING THE WEB INTERFACE Installing a Certificate Once the CA has provided you with a digital certificate, you must install it on the ePDU. To do this: 1. Verify that a certificate has been created. 2. Select Device Settings, and then select Certificate. The second page of the Server Certificate Management page displays (see Figure 47). 3. Type the path and name of the certificate file in the SSL Certificate File field, or click Browse and go to the location of the file and select it. 4.
USING THE WEB INTERFACE Setting Up LDAP Authentication To set up LDAP authentication: 1. Select Device Settings, and then select Authentication. The Authentication Settings page displays. The LDAP parameters display on the left side of the page. See Figure 48. Figure 48. Authentication Settings Page with LDAP Parameters 2. Select LDAP. 3. Type the IP address of the LDAP server in the User LDAP Server field. 4. To encrypt traffic to and from the LDAP server, select the SSL Enabled check box.
USING THE WEB INTERFACE 7. Select the type of LDAP server from the Type of external LDAP server list. Your choices are: S Generic LDAP Server S Novell Directory Service S Microsoft Active Directory 8. Type the following information in the corresponding fields. The LDAP needs this information to verify user names and passwords. S Login name attribute(also called as ˆAuthorizationString˜) S User entry object class S User search subfilter (also called as ˆBaseSearch˜) 9.
USING THE WEB INTERFACE 6. Type the timeout period in seconds in the Timeout field. This sets the maximum amount of time to establish contact with the RADIUS server before timing out. The default is 1 second. 7. Type the number of retries permitted in the Retries field. The default is 3. 8. If you have additional RADIUS servers, click the More Entries button. Fields for four additional servers appear. Enter the same information in Step 2 through Step 7 for each additional server. 9.
USING THE WEB INTERFACE Setting Default Outlet State You can set a global default for the power state of the outlets when the ePDU is powered on. Setting an individual outlet startup state to something other than Device Default (see Naming Outlets on page 57) overrides this default state for that outlet. To set this default: 1. Select Device Settings, and then select Unit Setup. The Unit Setup page displays. Figure 50. Unit Setup Page 54 2.
USING THE WEB INTERFACE Setting the ePDU Thresholds To set the ePDU thresholds: 1. Select Device Settings, and then select Unit Setup. The Unit Setup page displays (see Figure 51). Figure 51. Unit Setup Page 2. Type a number in the Delay until outlets are switched on again after outlet reset field. When the outlets on the ePDU are power cycled, they are turned off and then back on.
USING THE WEB INTERFACE Setting the Outlet Power−Up Sequence You can set the order in which the ePDU outlets power up. This is useful when devices have multiple power supplies that should be powered−on together. To do this: 1. Select Device Settings, and then select Unit Setup. The Unit Setup page displays. 2. The current outlet power−up sequence displays in the list under Outlet Sequencing (see Figure 52).
USING THE WEB INTERFACE Naming Outlets You can give each outlet a name to help you identify the device connected to it. To do this: 1. Select Power Outlets, and then select Outlet Setup. The Outlet Setup page displays (see Figure 53). Figure 53. Outlet Setup Page 2. Select the outlet from the Show setup of outlet list. 3. Type a name for the outlet in the Outlet Name field. It is a good idea to give the outlet an easily recognizable name that helps you identify the device connected to it.
USING THE WEB INTERFACE Setting Outlet Thresholds To set the current thresholds of an outlet: 1. Select Power Outlets, and then select Outlet Setup. The Outlet Setup page displays (see Figure 53). 2. Select an outlet from the Show setup of outlet list. 3. Type a number in the Power off period during outlet power cycling field. When an outlet is power cycled, it is turned off and then back on.
USING THE WEB INTERFACE 2. Select an outlet from the Show details of outlet list. The page shows these details about the outlet: S Outlet name S Outlet status S RMS current, voltage and power readings, including: RMS Current Power Factor Maximum RMS Current RMS Voltage Active Power Apparent Power NOTE To display the Outlet Setup page, click the [Setup] link. See Figure 53 for a picture of the Outlet Setup page. Power Cycling an Outlet To turn an outlet off and on: 1.
USING THE WEB INTERFACE Environmental Sensors In addition to monitoring its own internal temperature, the ePDU can monitor the environment where environmental sensors are placed. Connecting the Environmental Sensors To enable the ePDU to measure environmental factors, connect the cable of the environmental sensors to the Feature port of the ePDU.
USING THE WEB INTERFACE 2. For each physical sensor (shown as a row) in the table, select the logical sensor (shown as columns) you want to map it to. The ePDU will now track this sensor’s readings and display them on the Home page when configuration is finished. If you do not want to track the readings of a particular sensor, leave that row blank. 3. To unmap a logical sensor from any physical sensor, click clear at the bottom of the column.
USING THE WEB INTERFACE When the configuration changes have been applied, the sensor readings will be displayed on the Home page next to the outlets list and the sensor names will be updated. This updated name will also display in the physical sensors table at the bottom of the Environmental Sensors page. This can be useful for ensuring that the physical and logical sensors are correctly mapped together. NOTE The recommended maximum ambient operating temperature for the ePDU is 40°C.
USING THE WEB INTERFACE 3. Select the threshold from the second list under Event (see Figure 58). The list of thresholds vary depending on what was selected in the first list. Figure 58. Thresholds 4. Select an direction from the Event Direction list. S If set to Assert, this alert will only trigger when a measured value moves past a critical threshold (either above an upper critical threshold, or below a lower critical one).
USING THE WEB INTERFACE About Policies The diagram below illustrates the way policies associate events with destinations. In this example, five events and two policies are defined. S Events 1 and 2 are associated with the Red policy. This means they trigger an email message to an administrator and an SNMP trap. S Events 3, 4, and 5 are associated with the Syslog policy. They trigger entries in the event log, but do not send email messages or traps.
USING THE WEB INTERFACE Create a Policy To create a policy: 1. Select Alerts, and then select Alert Policy Editor. The Alert Policy Editor displays (see Figure 61). Figure 61.
USING THE WEB INTERFACE 2. Type a name for the policy in the New Policy Name field. 3. Select the destinations associated with the policy in the Destinations panel. Your choices are System (event log), Switch Outlet, eMail, and SNMP. 4. Click Create. The policy is created. Modify a Policy To modify a policy: 1. Select Alerts, and then select Alert Policy Editor. The Alert Policy Editor displays. 2. Select the policy to be modified from the Existing Policies list. 3.
USING THE WEB INTERFACE Specifying the Alert Destination The alert destination can be an email address or an SNMP trap. To specify the destination: 1. Select Alerts, and then select Alert Destinations. The Alert Destinations page displays (see Figure 62). Figure 62. Alert Destinations Page NOTE If you have not configured the ePDU SMTP, a note will appear on this page prompting you to do so now. You cannot enter an email address until you have configured the SMTP server.
USING THE WEB INTERFACE NOTE The ePDU is capable of sending out two types of SNMP traps: S PDU−specific traps, which are sent if configured in Event Log setting, while the PDU MIBs should be self explanatory. S IPMI PET (Platform Event Traps), which are generated in alert configuration and sent out in IPMI−specific formats, containing raw data. Details of such traps can be referenced at: http://www.intel.com/design/servers/ipmi/pdf/IPMIv2_0_rev1_0_E3_markup.pdf (http://www.intel.
USING THE WEB INTERFACE 5. By default, when the local event log is enabled, seven event types display in the Event Log Assignments panel to the right. All are enabled by default. To disable any of these event types, clear the appropriate check boxes. See Figure 64. Figure 64. Event Log Assignments Panel (List Logging) NOTE See Chapter 10, Appendix B, Event Types" for a more detailed explanation. 6. Click Apply. Local logging is configured.
USING THE WEB INTERFACE Viewing the Internal Event Log To display the internal event log, select Maintenance and then select View Event Log (see Figure 65). Figure 65. Internal Event Log For each entry, the event log shows: S The date and time of the event S The type of event (board message, security, host control, or authentication) S A brief description of the event. For example, for an authentication event, the entry in the log shows the user’s login name and the IP address of the user’s computer.
USING THE WEB INTERFACE Configuring NFS Logging To configure Network File System (NFS) logging: 1. Select Device Settings, and then select Event Log. The Event Log Settings page displays. The NFS Logging panel controls NFS logging (see Figure 66). Figure 66. NFS Logging Panel 2. Select the NFS Logging Enabled check box. 3. Type the IP address of the NFS server in the NFS Server field. 4. Type the name of the shared NFS directory in the NFS Share field. 5.
USING THE WEB INTERFACE Configuring SMTP Logging To configure Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) logging: 1. Select Device Settings, and then select Event Log. The Event Log Settings page displays. The SMTP Logging panel controls SMTP logging (see Figure 68). Figure 68. SMTP Logging Panel 2. Select the SMTP Logging Enabled check box. 3. Type the receiver’s email address in the Receiver Email Address field. 4.
USING THE WEB INTERFACE Configuring SNMP Logging Event logging can be performed by sending SNMP traps to a third−party SNMP manager. See Appendix C − Using SNMP" for instructions on enabling SNMP Event Logging on ePDU. Configuring Syslog Forwarding To configure Syslog Forwarding: 1. Select Device Settings, and then select Event Log. The Event Log Settings page displays. The Syslog Forwarding panel controls the forwarding of system logs (see Figure 70). Figure 70. Syslog Logging Panel 2.
USING THE WEB INTERFACE Managing the ePDU You can display basic device information about the ePDU, give the ePDU a new device name, and modify any of the network settings that were entered during the initial configuration process. You can also set the ePDU’s date and time and configure its SMTP settings so it can send email messages when alerts are issued. Displaying Basic Device Information 1. To display basic information about an ePDU, select Maintenance and then select Device Information.
USING THE WEB INTERFACE Displaying Model Configuration To display information about the specific model of the ePDU that you are using, select Maintenance and then select Device Information. The device information page displays. Information about your model is shown in the Model Configuration panel below the Device Information panel. See Figure 72 for details.
USING THE WEB INTERFACE 2. Type a new name in the Device Name field. 3. If DHCP is selected for IP configuration, the name entered in the field or Preferred Host Name (DHCP only) will be registered with DNS and used on the assigned IPs by DHCP. 4. Click Apply. The ePDU is renamed. Modifying the Network Settings The ePDU was configured for network connectivity during the installation and configuration process (see Chapter 4, Installation and Configuration" for details).
USING THE WEB INTERFACE Modifying the Communications, Port, and Bandwidth Settings You can use Telnet or SSH to log into the ePDU CLP interface. However, by default, SSH is enabled and Telnet is not (because it communicates in the clear and is therefore not secure). You can change this and enable or disable either application. You can also set a bandwidth limit, and change any of the default port settings. Finally, you can enable or disable the Eaton Setup Protocol. To do this: 1.
USING THE WEB INTERFACE Modifying the LAN Interface Settings The LAN interface speed and duplex mode were set during the installation and configuration process (see Chapter 4, Installation and Configuration" for details). To modify either setting: 1. Select Device Settings, and then select Network. The Network Settings page displays. The LAN Interface Settings panel on the bottom right shows the interface speed and duplex mode. See Figure 75. Figure 75. LAN Interface Settings Panel 2.
USING THE WEB INTERFACE Setting the Date and Time You can set the internal clock on the ePDU manually, or you can link to a Network Time Protocol (NTP) server and let it set the date and time. 1. Select Device Settings, and then select Date/Time. The Date/Time Settings page displays (see Figure 76). Figure 76. Date/Time Settings Page 2. Enter a time zone by selecting the appropriate Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) offset from the UTC Offset list (for example, US Eastern Standard Time = UTC−5). 3.
USING THE WEB INTERFACE Configuring the SMTP Settings The ePDU allows you to configure alerts to send an email message to a specific administrator. To do this, you have to configure the ePDU SMTP settings and enter an IP address for your SMTP server and a sender’s email address. NOTE See Setting Up Alerts" on page 62 for instructions on configuring alerts to send email. 1. Select Device Settings, and then select SMTP Settings. The SMTP Settings page displays (see Figure 77). Figure 77.
USING THE WEB INTERFACE Configuring the SNMP Settings The SNMP Settings page allows you to enable and disable SNMP communication between an SNMP manager and the ePDU. Enabling SNMP communication allows the ePDU to send SNMP trap events to the manager, and allow the manager to retrieve and control the power status of each outlet. To configure SNMP communication (necessary for passing SNMP traps and individual outlet control): 1. Select Device Settings, and then select SNMP Settings.
USING THE WEB INTERFACE Resetting the ePDU You can use Unit Reset function to reboot the ePDU from the Web interface. To do this: 1. Select Maintenance, and then select Unit Reset. The Reset Operations page displays (see Figure 79). Figure 79. Reset Operations Page 2. Click Reset. A Reset Confirmation page displays (see Figure 80). Figure 80. Reset Confirmation Page 3. Click Really Reset to reboot ePDU. If you change your mind, click Cancel to terminate the reset operation.
USING THE WEB INTERFACE Updating the Firmware Eaton will notify customers when new firmware is available to update the ePDU. Customers will be given instructions where to go to download the new firmware. Once the firmware is downloaded onto a PC, you can install it on the ePDU from the Web interface. To perform a firmware update: 1. Select Maintenance, and then select Update Firmware. The Firmware Upload page displays (see Figure 82). Figure 82. Firmware Upload Page 2.
USING THE WEB INTERFACE 5. When the update is complete, a message appears similar to the one shown in Figure 84 indicating that the update was successful. The ePDU resets, and the Login page displays. You can now log in and resume managing the ePDU. Figure 84. Update Successful NOTE If you are using the ePDU with an SNMP manager, you should re−download the ePDU MIB after updating the ePDU firmware. Re−downloading the MIB ensures your SNMP manager has the correct MIB for the release you are using.
USING THE WEB INTERFACE 2. Type a name to identify the ePDU you want to add in the Name field. 3. Type the IP Address of the ePDU you want to add in the IP Address field. 4. Optionally, type a user name and password used to authenticate on the ePDU being added. You can leave these fields blank to use the same user name and password as the ePDU currently being accessed. 5. Click Add/Modify. The new ePDU is now available for outlet grouping. 6.
USING THE WEB INTERFACE NOTE Grouped outlets are designed to be controlled together. Avoid doing anything to affect these outlets individually, such as turning one of the outlets ON or OFF, or unplugging one of the participating ePDUs. Once grouped, power control to those outlets should be managed from the Outlet Groups list. Controlling Outlet Groups Any outlet groups created from this ePDU are added to the Outlet Groups list.
USING THE WEB INTERFACE Editing or Deleting Outlet Groups 1. Select Outlet Groups, and then select Outlet Group Editor. The Outlet Group Editor page displays. 2. Select the desired outlet group from the Outlet Groups list. 3. The details for the outlet group appear. Change the name, comment, capabilities or any of the included Real Outlets if you are modifying the group. 4.
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Chapter 7 Using the CLP Interface This chapter explains how to use the Command Line Protocol (CLP) interface to administer a ePDU. About the CLP Interface The ePDU provides a command line interface that enables data center administrators to perform certain basic management tasks. You can access the interface over a serial connection using a terminal emulation program such as HyperTerminal, or through a Telnet or SSH client such as PuTTy.
USING THE CLP INTERFACE 3. At the Command prompt, type CLP and press Enter. You are prompted to enter a login name. The login name is case−sensitive, so make sure you capitalize the correct letters. See Figure 89. Figure 89. Login Prompt 4. Type a login name and press Enter. You are prompted to enter a password (see Figure 90). Figure 90. Password Prompt 5. Type a password and press Enter. The password is case−sensitive, so make sure you capitalize the correct letters.
USING THE CLP INTERFACE Using SSH or Telnet To log in using SSH or Telnet: 1. Launch an SSH or Telnet client such as PuTTy and open a console window. A Login prompt appears (see Figure 92). Figure 92. Login Prompt 2. Type a login name and press Enter. You are prompted to enter a password (see Figure 93). Figure 93. Password Prompt 3. Type a password and press Enter. The password is case−sensitive, so make sure you capitalize the correct letters.
USING THE CLP INTERFACE Showing Outlet Information The show command displays the name, power state (on or off), and associated sensors for one outlet or for all outlets. Syntax The following is the syntax for the show command: clp:/−> show /system1/outlet where is the number of the outlet. To display information for all outlets, type the wild card asterisk (*) instead of a number.
USING THE CLP INTERFACE Figure 96 shows an example of the output when the show command is entered with the name attribute. Figure 96. Example 2 – Name Attribute Figure 97 shows an example of the output when the show command is entered with the powerState attribute. Figure 97. Example 3 – powerState Attribute Turning an Outlet On or Off The set command turns an outlet on or off.
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Chapter 8 Using the IPMI Tool Set The Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) toolset is a command line interface that allows you to display channel information, print sensor data, and set LAN configuration parameters. This chapter explains the available IPMI commands. NOTE The open source IPMI tool can be downloaded from SourceForge, and compiled on a Linux system. You can then interact with the ePDU using IPMI protocol through this tool.
USING THE IPMI TOOL SET Table 7.
USING THE IPMI TOOL SET $ ipmitool −I lan −H test−pdupcr20−20 −U admin −P pass channel setaccess 14 63 privilege=5 getciphers [channel] Purpose: Displays the list of cipher suites supported for the given application (ipmi or sol) on the given channel. Example: $ ipmitool −I lan −H test−pdupcr20−20 −U admin −P pass channel getciphers ipmi 14 Event Commands The Event commands allow you to send predefined events to a management controller.
USING THE IPMI TOOL SET LAN Commands The LAN commands allow you to configure the LAN channels. print Purpose: Prints the current configuration for the given channel. set Purpose: This command sets the given parameter on the given channel. Table 8 lists the valid parameters and descriptions. Table 8. Valid Set Channel Parameters 98 Parameter Description ipaddr Sets the IP address for this channel netmask
USING THE IPMI TOOL SET Table 8. Valid Set Channel Parameters (continued) Parameter Description auth Sets the valid authtypes for a given auth level S Levels: callback, user, operator, admin S Types: none, md2, md5, password, oem cipher_privs Correlates cipher suite numbers with the maximum privilege level that is allowed to use it.
USING THE IPMI TOOL SET thresh Purpose: Sets a particular sensor threshold value. The sensor is specified by name. Valid thresholds are: S unr Upper Non−Recoverable S ucr Upper Critical S unc Upper Non−Critical S lnc Lower Non−Critical S lcr Lower Critical S lnr Lower Non−Recoverable Example: $ ipmitool −I lan −H test−pdupcr20−20 −U admin −P pass sensor get “R.14 Current” unr 10.
USING THE IPMI TOOL SET Set Power Set Delay Command The global power-on delay defines how much time has to pass between two power-on actions. Request Data 1 Delay in 1/10 seconds. The delay is the minimum time after which a socket will be switched on after a previous socket has been switched on. Response Data 1 Completion Code Get Power On Delay Command Request Data – – Response Data 1 Completion Code 2 Delay Set Socket State Command This command is used to switch on/off individual sockets.
USING THE IPMI TOOL SET Set Group State Command This command is used to switch on/off all sockets belonging to a group. There is no Get Group State command. Getting the state of a socket has to be carried out with Get Receptacle State command.
USING THE IPMI TOOL SET Get Group Membership Command Request Data 1 Group number [7–5] reserved [4–0] group number, valid numbers: 0–23 Response Data 1 Completion Code 2 [7–1] reserved [0] 1b = group is enabled, 0b = group is disabled 3 [7] 1b = socket 7 belongs to group … [0] 1b = socket 0 belongs to group 4 [7] 1b = socket 15 belongs to group … [0] 1b = socket 8 belongs to group 5 [7] 1b = socket 23 belongs to group … [0] 1b = socket 16 belongs to group Set Group Power On Delay Command Re
USING THE IPMI TOOL SET Set Socket ACL Request Data 1 Socket number 2 Number of ACL entries to follow 3 +N Response Data 1 ACL entry [7] 0b = deny, 1b = allow [6] 0b = user id, 1b = privilege level [5–0] user id or privilege level depending on [6] Completion Code Get Socket ACL Request Data 1 Socket number Response Data 1 Completion Code 2 Number of ACL entries to follow 3 +N ACL entry [7] 0b = deny, 1b = allow [6] 0b = user id, 1b = privilege level [5−0] user id or privilege level depe
USING THE IPMI TOOL SET Test Sensors Used for hardware testing during production.
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Chapter 9 Appendix A: Equipment Setup Worksheet ePDU Series Model ______________________________ ePDU Series Serial Number ______________________________ Outlet 1 Outlet 2 Outlet 3 Outlet 4 Outlet 5 Outlet 6 Outlet 7 Outlet 8 Outlet 9 Outlet 10 Outlet 11 Outlet 12 Outlet 13 Outlet 14 Outlet 15 Outlet 16 Outlet 17 Outlet 18 Model Serial Number Use Model Serial Number Use Model Serial Number Use Model Serial Number Use Model Serial Number Use Model Serial Number Use EATON Managed eP
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Chapter 10 Appendix B: Event Types Event Type Examples Outlet Control Outlet(#) switched on by user Outlet(#) switched off by user Outlet(#) cycled by user Outlet/Unit/Environmental Sensors Assertion: Environmental Temperature (#) above upper noncritical threshold Deassertion: Environmental Temperature (#) above upper critical threshold User/Group Administration User added successfully User successfully changed User successfully deleted User password successfully changed Group added successfully Gr
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Chapter 11 Appendix C: Using SNMP This chapter guides you through setting up the ePDU for use with an SNMP manager. The ePDU can be configured to send traps to an SNMP manager, as well as receive GET and SET commands in order to retrieve status and configure some basic settings. Enabling SNMP To communicate with an SNMP manager, you must first enable the SNMP agent on ePDU. This can be done from the SNMP Settings page: 1. Select Device Settings, and then select SNMP Settings.
APPENDIX C: USING SNMP S The SNMP MIBII sysLocation value in the System Location field. S The SNMP MIBII sysContact value in the System Contact field. 6. Click the link at the bottom of the page to download an SNMP MIB for your ePDU to use with your SNMP manager. 7. Click Apply. The SNMP configuration is set. Configuring Users for Encrypted SNMP v3 The SNMP v3 protocol allows for encrypted communication.
APPENDIX C: USING SNMP S Clear the Use Password as Encryption Phrase check box if selected. S Type the new phrase in the SNMP v3 Encryption Phrase field. S Type it again in the Confirm SNMP v3 Encryption Phrase field. 5. Click Modify. The user is now setup for encrypted SNMP v3 communication. Configuring SNMP Traps The ePDU automatically keeps an internal log of events that occur. See Setting Up Event Logging" on page 68 of Chapter 6, Using the Web interface" for more information.
APPENDIX C: USING SNMP Figure 101. Event Log Assignments Panel 7. Click Apply. SNMP logging is configured. NOTE Re−download the ePDU MIB after updating the ePDU firmware. This will ensure your SNMP manager has the correct MIB for the release you are using.
APPENDIX C: USING SNMP SNMP Gets and Sets In addition to sending traps, the ePDU is able to receive SNMP get and set requests from third−party SNMP managers. Get requests can be used to retrieve information about the ePDU (such as the system location, or the current on a specific outlet). Set requests can be used to configure a subset of this information (such as the SNMP system name). Valid objects for these requests are limited to those found in the SNMP MIBII System Group and the custom ePDU MIB.
Chapter 12 Appendix D: Specifications This appendix contains information describing the serial RJ−45 pinouts (Table 10) and the serial RJ−11 (Table 11). Table 10. RJ−45 PIN/Signal Definition Pin No. Signal Direction Description 1 DTR Output Reserved 2 GND Signal Ground 3 +5V Power for CIM 4 RX Input Receive Data (Data in) 5 TX Output Transmit Data (Data out) 6 N/C N/C No Connection 7 GND Signal Ground 8 DCD Input Reserved Table 11.
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