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1. 1 SYS RDY Temperature Tolerance Operating 32 to 122 F 0 to 50 C Humidity Tolerance Relative 10 to 90 noncondensing Power PS568A AC Inputs 2 separate circuits via 100 to 120 VAC 50 to 60 Hz IEC 320 C14 inlets 15 amps maximum per circuit providing a total of 30 amps for both circuits AC Outputs 8 100 to 120 VAC 50 to 60 Hz NEMA 5 15 outlets PS569A AC Inputs 2 separate circuits via 100 to 120 VAC 50 to 60 Hz IEC 320 C14 inlets 15 amps maximum per circuit providing a total of 30 amps for both circuits AC Outputs 16 100 to 120 VAC 50 to 60 Hz NEMA 5 15 outlets PS582A AC Inputs 2 separate circuits via 208 to 240 VAC 50 to 60 Hz IEC 320 C14 inlets 10 amps maximum per circuit providing a total of 20 amps for both circuits AC Outputs 8 208 to 240 VAC IEC 320 C13 outlets PS583A AC Inputs 2 separate circuits via 208 to 240 VAC IEC 320 C14 inlets 10 amps maximum per circuit providing a total of 20 amps for both circuits AC Outputs 16 208 to 240 VAC IEC 320 C13 outlets Size PS568A PS582A 1 75 H 10 x 17 5 W x 7 D 4 4 x 44 5 x 17 8 cm PS569A PS583A 3 5 H 2U x 17 5 W x 7 D 8 9 x 44 5 x 17 8 cm Weight PS568A PS582A 10 Ib 4 5 kg PS569A PS583A 12 Ib 5 4 kg CHAPTER 2 Overview 2 Overview Electronic equipment sometimes locks up requiring a service call just to flip the power switch to perform a simple reboot The Rackmount Remote Power Manager let
2. 45 55 Manual Operation woo occa tee ete ne te ed ee ae a 46 6 Saving and Restoring Configuration Parameters 47 6 1 Sending Parameters to a File 47 6 2 Restoring Saved Parameters 48 6 3 Uploading Saved Parameters to Other Power Managers 48 7 Upgrading the Power Manager s Firmware 49 Appendix Troubleshooting 51 AT Calling Black Box cueca eae eee ea anew eed eee 51 A 2 Shipping and Packaging 51 RACKMOUNT REMOTE POWER MANAGERS 1 Specifications Connectors PS568A 1 RJ 45 1OBASE T 1 DB9 male RS 232C DTE 2 IEC 320 C14 inlets 8 NEMA 5 15 outlets PS569A 1 RJ 45 10BASE T 1 DB9 male RS 232C DTE 2 IEC 320 C14 inlets 16 NEMA 5 15 outlets PS582A 1 RJ 45 10BASE T 1 DB9 male RS 232C DTE 2 IEC 320 C14 inlets 8 IEC 320 C13 outlets PS583A 1 RJ 45 10BASE T 1 DB9 male RS 232C DTE 2 IEC 320 C14 inlets 16 IEC 320 C13 outlets Indicators PS568A PS582A Rear panel 12 LEDs 1 DEF 1 ON 1 RDY 1 ACT 8 Plug indicators A 1 through A 4 B 5 through B 8 Front panel 2 LEDs 1 PWR ON 1 SYS RDY PS569A PS583A Rear panel 20 LEDs 1 DEF 1 ON 1 RDY 1 ACT 16 Plug indicators A 1 through A 8 B 1 through B 8 Front panel 2 LEDs 1 PWR ON
3. Seq Delay Default undefined undefined undefined undefined undefined undefined undefined undefined undefined undefined undefined undefined undefined undefined undefined undefined 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 SD 0 Hi O 0 O1 U1 U1 n Ln a Un Ln H for help RPM gt Figure 4 2 Plug Status screen text interface 4 3 Configuration Menus As described in the sections that follow the power manager s configuration parameters can be selected via the Web browser interface or via the text interface Although the Web browser and text interface provide two separate means for selecting parameters both interfaces allow access to essentially the same set of parameters and parameters selected via one interface will also apply to the other e Web browser interface Click on the Setup button in Figure 4 1 to gain access to the configuration menus A row of buttons will appear along the left edge of the screen Click on the appropriate button to access the desired menu NOTES Newly selected parameters will not be activated until you click on the Apply button Click on Switch Panel to return to the main status screen e Text interface Refer to the Help screen H then type in the appropriate command to access the desired menu When the configuration menu appears type in the number or letter for the parameter that you want to define and follow the instructions in the resulting submenu CHAPTER 4 Configura
4. The BOOT command can also be entered as Bo For example BOOT 1 or BO ATMSWTCH Set plugs to power up defaults Type D and press Enter Plugs will be set to their default on off status which is defined using the Plug Parameters menu see Section 4 3 2 RACKMOUNT REMOTE POWER MANAGERS NOTES When you have accessed command mode using the system password the Default command will be applied to all plugs When you have accessed command mode using a plug user password the Default command will only be applied to the plugs permitted by the password 5 Suppress command confirmation prompt To execute a boot on off command without displaying the Sure prompt include the Y option at the end of the command line For example ON ROUTER Y or BOOT 2 Y 5 2 4 APPLYING COMMANDS TO SEVERAL PLUGS As described below boot on off commands can be applied to only one switched AC plug or to more than one plug 1 Several plugs To apply a command to several plugs enter the numbers or names for the plugs separated by a plus sign For example to switch plugs 1 3 and 4 off type the following and press Enter OFF 1 3 4 2 Series of plugs To apply a command to a series of power manager plugs type the number for the plugs that mark the beginning and end of the series separated by a colon For example to switch plugs 1 through 3 on type the following and press Enter ON 1 3 3 All plugs To apply a command to a
5. The power cord is frayed or damaged 2 Liquid has been spilled into the device or the device has been exposed to rain or water Disconnect Both Power Supply Cables This unit includes two separate power circuits with a power supply cable for each circuit Before attempting to service or remove this unit make certain that both power cables are disconnected RACKMOUNT REMOTE POWER MANAGERS Contents Chapter Page Ts Specications se esi a ii COR Ea bea it 8 27 QV OL YIOW 2s bis 505 eer tn PA SHEE ae ah nd one Cnet BOG so BBs HES ELS 9 2 1 What s Included 10 2 2 Hardware Description 10 22 1 Rear Panel shoes EEE Re lee ada a he eb 10 22 2 Eront Panel is feras Ps sans bee Behe earth el Rss 12 35 installato ee SR AE RS RAR RE SR RE Ae eG D En 13 3 1 Power Cable and Cable Keeper Connection 13 3 2 Connection to Switched Outlets 14 3 3 Serial COM RS 232 Port Connection 14 3 4 Connecting the Network Cable 15 4 Configuration ui aie ee ee dilate a AE LRO a as 16 4 1 System Mode and User Mode 16 42 Communicating with the Rackmount Remote Power Manager 17 4 2 1 Accessing the Web Browser Interface 17 4 2 2 Accessing the Text Interface 18 4 3 Configuration
6. This section describes the procedure for using your communications program to send saved parameters to the power manager NOTE Parameters saved to an ASCII file can only be restored via the text interface This procedure cannot be performed via the Web browser interface 1 Start the communications program on your local or remote PC and access the power manager s command mode via the text interface as described in Section 4 2 2 2 If the password prompt is displayed type in your system level password and press Enter 3 Configure your communications program to upload an ASCII text file 4 Upload the file with the saved parameters If necessary type in the file name and directory path 5 When the upload is complete make sure you terminate the communications program s upload mode NOTE When the configuration file is sent to the power manager via Telnet the unit s IP address subnet mask and gateway address will not be changed until after you exit from command mode At this point saved parameters should have been restored to the power manager Check the Plug Status screen General Parameters menu Plug Parameters menu and Network Parameters menu to make certain that saved parameters have been accurately restored 6 3 Uploading Saved Parameters to Other Power Managers NOTE To upload saved parameters to other power managers follow the procedures listed in Section 6 2 CHAPTER 7 Upgrading the Power Manager
7. lt ESC gt to Exit Figure 4 10 Network Parameters menu text interface NOTES Although both interfaces allow configuration of the same network parameters for the text interface the IP security feature is configured via a separate submenu Settings for network parameters depend on the configuration of your individual network Contact your network administrator for appropriate settings The Network Parameters menus allow the following parameters to be defined All parameters listed here are available via both the Web browser interface and text interface except where noted e IP Address Defines the IP address for the power manager The default value is 192 168 168 168 e Subnet Mask Defines the subnet mask for the power manager The default value is 255 255 255 0 e Gateway Address Defines the gateway address for the power manager The default value is undefined e Send MSS Defines the maximum segment size that will be sent by the power manager The default value is 536 RACKMOUNT REMOTE POWER MANAGERS e IP Security Sets up the IP security feature The IP Security feature is described below e MAC Address for Text interface only Displays the power manager s MAC address NOTE This item merely displays the assigned MAC address and cannot be used to redefine the address The MAC address is not displayed in the Web browser interface IP Security Feature The IP Security feature can be used
8. then on a UNIX system the Telnet command would be telnet 192 168 168 168 Enter If the Telnet connection is refused this may mean that either the IP security feature has denied the connection see Section 4 3 4 or that the power manager is operating on a 100BASE T network that does not autosense for 10BASE T devices b Via local PC Start your communications program and press Enter Wait for the connect message then proceed to step 2 c Via modem Start your communications program Dial the external modem connected to the power manager Wait for the connect message then proceed to step 2 2 Password If the system password has been defined the power manager will display the password prompt Type in either the system password or plug password and press Enter If the system password has not been defined the prompt will not display when the power manager is accessed via the text interface Instead you ll see the Plug Status screen described in Step 3 NOTE The password is case sensitive 3 If a valid system password or plug password is entered the power manager will display the Plug Status screen shown in Figure 4 2 followed by the RPM gt command prompt RACKMOUNT REMOTE POWER MANAGERS NOTE The Plug Status screen will not display actual passwords Instead the password column will display defined or undefined Rackmount Remote Power Manager v1 41h Site ID undefined Password Status Boot
9. Menus 20 4 3 1 General Parameters Menus 21 4 3 2 Plug Parameters Menus 24 4 3 3 Serial Parameters Menus 28 4 3 4 Network Parameters Menus 30 4 3 5 Telnet Parameters Menus 34 4 3 6 Web Server Parameters Menus 35 4 3 7 Save Parameters Button 37 4 3 8 Switch Panel Button 37 4 3 9 Log OutButton 37 4 4 Saving Configuration Parameters 37 Di Operation 5204540443 teeta AS Ai 38 5 1 Operation via the Web Browser Interface 0000005 38 5 1 1 The Plug Status Screen 38 5 1 2 Test Switching Functions 39 5 1 3 Invoking Commands 39 CONTENTS Chapter Page 5 2 Operation via the Text Interface 40 5 2 1 Test Switching Functions 41 5 2 2 The Plug Status Screen 42 5 2 3 Switching and Reboot Commands 42 5 2 4 Applying Commands to Several Plugs 44 5 3 Logging Out of Command Mode 45 5 4 Automated Mode
10. Parameters menu Web browser interface RACKMOUNT REMOTE POWER MANAGERS e Text interface Type G and press Enter The General Parameters menu will appear see Figure 4 4 GENERAL PARAMETERS System Password User Name Site ID Command Echo Inactivity Timeout Automated Mode T 2 3 4 5 6 E 8 9 Command Prompt A Default Parameters Enter Selection Press lt ESC gt to Exit Command Confirmation Manual Switch Button undefined undefined undefined On 2 Mins On Off On RPM Figure 4 4 General Parameters menu text interface The General Parameters menus allow you to define the following parameters e System password The power manager will display a password prompt when you attempt to access command mode When the system password is entered at logon the system mode will be active allowing access to both switching functions and configuration menus The system password must be 4 to 16 characters and the default value is undefined NOTES If the system password is not defined then the power manager will always start up in system mode and configuration functions will then be available to anyone who accesses command mode e The system password cannot begin with a forward slash or backslash character e The system password cannot include non printable characters spaces asterisks or quotation marks CHAPTER 4 Configuration e U
11. REMOTE POWER MANAGERS 4 Set your local or remote PC s communication program for ASCII mode then use the program s Send File function to transfer the upgrade file to the power manager Select ASCII format then specify the filename and directory location where the firmware upgrade file resides 5 If the upload is successful the power manager will load the upgrade firmware into memory and then reboot itself NOTE If you are performing the upgrade procedure via the network port the power manager will break the network connection when the system is reinitialized However the power manager will retain the current settings for the IP address the Telnet port number the Web server port number and the console port mode and baud rate 6 Incomplete upload If the upload is interrupted times out or if the update file becomes corrupted during transfer the power manager will display a screen that asks for confirmation before proceeding To proceed type 1 and press Enter then return to step 4 above to retry the upload or press Esc to reboot the power manager 7 Recovery mode In the rare event that the power manager s operating system becomes corrupted during installation front panel indicators will blink and the power manager will automatically switch to recovery mode If the power manager switches to recovery mode first access the power manager s command mode to reset the console port to 9600 bps 8 data bits no parity on
12. Sequence Delay Features The boot sequence delay value will be applied differently for reboot cycles than it will be for simple on off switching as described in 1 and 2 below 1 Reboot cycles a Single plug The boot seq delay determines how long the plug will remain off before it is switched back on again b Several plugs The boot seq delay determines how long the plug will remain off and also how long the power manager will pause before proceeding to the next plug 2 On off switching The boot seq delay determines how long the power manager will pause before proceeding to the next plug Examples Assume that a user is only allowed access to plugs one through four and that the boot sequence delays for each plug have been set as follows plug 1 1 second plug 2 2 seconds plug 3 5 seconds plug 4 1 minute If the user applies an On command to all four plugs the power manager will respond as follows 1 Turn on plug 1 wait 1 second 2 Turn on plug 2 wait 2 seconds 3 Turn on plug 3 wait 5 seconds 4 Turn on plug 4 If a reboot command is applied to plug 3 the power manager will respond as follows 1 Turn off plug 3 wait 5 seconds turn on plug 3 RACKMOUNT REMOTE POWER MANAGERS If a reboot command is applied to all four plugs the power manager will respond as follows 1 Turn off all four plugs short delay between plugs 2 Wait 1 second turn on plug 1 wait 1 second 3 Wait 2 second
13. browser 2 Type the power manager s IP address default http 192 168 168 168 into the Web browser s address bar then press Enter 3 The power manager will display a prompt that asks for your name and password a User name If you have not previously defined a user name then this field should be left blank A user name is only required when one has been defined via the General Parameters menu b Password Type in your system password or plug password then click on OK NOTE Plug passwords do not permit access to configuration functions c If the system password has not been defined simply click on the OK button without typing in a name or password RACKMOUNT REMOTE POWER MANAGERS If a valid password is entered the Plug Status screen will appear as shown in Figure 4 1 Option buttons include Setup to access configuration menus Log Out to exit the system Refresh to refresh the screen Apply to save your selections and Cancel to start over without saving Remote Power Manager Microsoft Internet Explorer File Edit View Favorites Tools Help lt BLACK BOX LOCATION 1000 Park Drive Lawrence PA Remote Power Manager SWITCH PANEL Firmware Version 1 41h Plug Name Boot Default 5 e R 1 GATEWAY ON o SERVER_1 ON SERVER_2 ON SERVER_3 ON ROUTER_1 ON ROUTER_2 ON ROUTER_3 ON ETHERNET_SW1 ON o o o o o o o o o o o o o o O O O O 00000000 All Plugs o F
14. lt BLACK BOX Copyright 2005 Black Box Corporation All rights reserved 1000 Park Drive Lawrence PA 15055 1018 724 746 5500 Fax 724 746 0746 V BLACK BOX TIR aama ma wa a ma a a m m a PS568A PS569A PS582A PS583A Rackmount Remote Power Manager Rackmount Remote Power Manager 16 User s Manual CUSTOMER Order toll free in the U S Call 877 877 BBOX outside U S call 724 746 5500 SUPPORT FREE technical support 24 hours a day 7 days a week Call 724 746 5500 or fax 724 746 0746 INFORMATION Mailing address Black Box Corporation 1000 Park Drive Lawrence PA 15055 1018 Web site www blackbox com E mail info blackbox com FCC AND IC RFI STATEMENTS CE NOTICE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND INDUSTRY CANADA RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly that is in strict accordance with the manufacturer s instructions may cause interference to radio communication It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC rules which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the user at his own expense will be require
15. mode see Section 5 4 can be enabled to suppress the display of the Plug Status screen after each command 5 2 3 SWITCHING AND REBOOT COMMANDS These commands can boot or toggle the power manager s switched plugs Plugs may be specified by name or number CHAPTER 5 Operation NOTES Wait for the RPM gt prompt to appear before entering commands The prompt will not reappear until the previous command is complete Commands are not case sensitive All commands are invoked by pressing Enter Users who log into command mode using a plug password will only be allowed to issue commands to the plugs allowed by that password If command confirmation is enabled the power manager will display the status screen after the commands are successfully completed When switching and reboot operations are initiated boot sequence delay times will be applied as described in Section 4 3 2 To switch plugs or to initiate a boot cycle proceed as follows 1 Switch plug s on To power on a plug type ON nand press Enter where n is the number or name of the desired plug For example ON 1 or ON ROUTER Switch plug s off To power off a plug type OFF n and press Enter where nis the number or name of the desired plug The OFF command can also be entered as oF For example OFF 2 0r OF ROUTER Boot plug s To initiate a boot cycle type BOOT n and press Enter where nis the number or name of the desired plug
16. s Firmware 7 Upgrading the Power Manager s Firmware When new improved versions of the power manager s firmware become available the upgrade firmware function can be used to update the power manager Updates can be installed via the network port or the COM RS 232 port The upgrade procedure can only be performed via the text interface All other network ports will be disabled during the firmware upgrade procedure When the upgrade procedure is complete all parameters will be set to their default states Therefore we recommend that you save the power manager s configuration parameters to an ASCII file as described in Chapter 6 before beginning this upgrade procedure 1 Download the update file onto your local or remote PC Firmware modifications can be downloaded from the Black Box Web site www blackbox com 2 Access the power manager s command mode via the text interface When the password prompt is displayed type in the system level password 3 When the command prompt appears type U and press Enter The power manager will display a screen that offers the following options 1 Upgrade Sector 0 2 Upgrade Sectors 1 4 3 Upgrade Sectors 5 7 4 Abort Upgrade NOTE Instructions regarding the proper sector option will be supplied when upgrades become available Select the sector option indicated for the upgrade and press Enter or type 4 and press Enter to abort the upgrade procedure RACKMOUNT
17. slots on the bottom of the keepers slide under the loosened retaining screws 4 Tighten the retaining screws to secure the cable keepers to the power manager and make certain that the cables are secure RACKMOUNT REMOTE POWER MANAGERS 5 Connect the cables to an appropriate power outlet Each power manager supports up to 15 amps maximum per circuit for a total of 30 amps To install the power cables on the PS569A or PS583A follow these steps 1 When attaching the power supply cables to the power manager first move the cable keepers out of the way then plug the power cables securely into the power inputs 2 When the cables are in place snap the cable keepers over each plug to secure the cables to the power manager 3 Connect the cables to an appropriate power outlet Each power manager supports up to 15 amps maximum per circuit for a total of 30 amps Once the power supplies are connected to the PS568A PS582A PS569A or PS583A set the master power switch to the on position After a brief pause the plug indicators should switch on in sequence indicating that power is on 3 2 Connection to Switched Outlets Connect the power cord from each switched device to a switched AC outlet on the power manager When the power manager is turned on the switched AC outlets will be switched on The power manager includes two separate power busses Each PS568A or PS582A bus supports a total of 15 amps each PS569A or PS583A bus supp
18. to restrict unauthorized IP addresses from establishing a connection with the power manager In the default state the power manager accepts incoming IP connections from all hosts To configure the IP security feature proceed as follows 1 Access the IP Security Menu a Web browser interface The IP Security feature is configured using the fields at the bottom of the Network Parameters menu as shown in Figure 4 9 b Text interface Go to the Network Parameters menu N type 5 then press Enter The IP Security menu will appear see Figure 4 11 IP SECURITY Security Mask 1 undefined Mask 1 Action Permit Security Mask 2 undefined Mask 2 Action Permit Security Mask 3 undefined Security Mask 4 undefined Mask 4 Action Permit Security Mask 5 undefined Mask 5 Action Permit 1 2 3 4 5 6 Mask 3 Action Permit 7 8 9 0 I Enter selection Press lt ESC gt to return to previous menu Figure 4 11 IP Security menu text interface CHAPTER 4 Configuration 2 The IP Security menu lists five IP security masks along with the selected permit deny action for each mask a Each security mask prompt defines a specific IP address or range of addresses Each mask action prompt defines the permit deny action for the corresponding mask b Masks are listed in order of ascending priority mask 1 has the lowest priority and mask 5 has the highest priority c Mask
19. 568A or PS582A has eight switched 100 to 120 VAC or 208 to 240 VAC power outlets The Rackmount Remote Power Manager 16 PS569A or PS583A has 16 switched 100 to 120 VAC or 208 to 240 VAC power outlets RACKMOUNT REMOTE POWER MANAGERS 2 1 What s Included Your package should include the following items If anything is missing or damaged please contact Black Box Technical Support e 1 Rackmount Remote Power Manager with two uninstalled cable keepers or Rackmount Remote Power Manager 16 with two pre installed cable keepers e 2 AC power cords e This user s manual 2 2 Hardware Description 2 2 1 REAR PANEL The Rackmount Remote Power Managers PS568A and PS569A the 100 to 120 VAC models are pictured in Figures 2 1 and 2 2 The PS582A not pictured is the same as the PS568A except that it has 208 to 240 VAC power inlets and outlets The PS583A not pictured is the same as the PS569A but it has 208 to 240 VAC power inlets and outlets Back panel connectors indicators and switches for all models are described in Table 2 1 The numbers in the figures correspond to the numbers in the table MASTER VO ec E 115V 60Hz 115V 60Hz E E x E a S 2 y DEF ON RDY ACT 15 04 MAX MAX e e hal bd e e se ase uw 19 i Lap raja tal fea Co Ao 15 04 Aaa ae A 40 A 5 A 6 B 20 B 30 B 4 B 5 B 6 B 7 B 5 EF ON ROY L Fi
20. OM0Q1 amp C1 amp D2S0 1 Enter selection Press lt ESC gt to return to previous menu Figure 4 8 Serial Parameters menu text interface As shown in Figures 4 7 and 4 8 the Serial Parameters menus allow you to define the following parameters e Baud rate This is the baud rate for the power manager s COM port The default value is 9600 bps NOTE When this setting is changed the new baud rate will not be applied until the user exits and then re enters command mode e Data This is the data bits setting for the power manager s COM port The default value is 8 bits e Parity This is the parity setting for the power manager s COM port The default value is none e Stop This is the stop bits setting for the power manager s COM port The default value is 1 bit e Port mode This sets up the serial COM RS 232 port for use with either a local PC or an external modem NOTE When the port mode is set to modem the modem initialization string will be sent every 15 minutes The default value is console e Modem initialization string This defines a command string up to 32 characters long that can be sent out the serial COM port to initialize an external modem If the port mode is set to console the modem initialization RACKMOUNT REMOTE POWER MANAGERS string will not be sent For more information on initialization commands refer to your modem s user s guide The default value is ATEOM0Q18 am
21. are successfully executed However the S command can still be invoked to display the status screen as needed 3 Sure prompt suppressed All commands are executed without prompting for user confirmation 4 Error messages suppressed If the Enter key is pressed without entering a command the power manager will not respond with the Invalid Command message However an error message will still be generated if commands are invoked using invalid formats or arguments All other status display and configuration commands will still function as normal 5 5 Manual Operation In addition to the command driven functions available via the Web browser interface and text interface the power manager s switched plugs can also be toggled on and off manually To manually toggle all plugs on or off press the Default button and hold it down for approximately three seconds If desired the Default button s manual plug control ability can also be disabled via the General Parameters menu as described in Section 4 3 1 CHAPTER 6 Saving and Restoring Configuration Parameters 6 Saving and Restoring Configuration Parameters After the power manager has been properly configured parameters can be downloaded and saved as an ASCII text file on your local or remote PC Later if the configuration is accidentally altered the file with the saved parameters can be uploaded to automatically reconfigure the power manager without the need to manually assi
22. d here are available for both the Web browser interface and the text interface The Telnet Parameters menus allow the following parameters to be defined e Service Enables disables Telnet communication with the power manager When this item is off users will not be able to contact the power manager via Telnet The default value is on e Port Number Selects the TCP IP port number that will be used for Telnet connections The default value is 23 4 3 6 WEB SERVER PARAMETERS MENUS The Web Server Parameters menus are used to configure the internal Web server it allows the power manager to be operated via the Web browser interface e Web browser interface Click on the Setup button to access the configuration menus and then click on the Web Server Parameters button The Web Server Parameters menu will appear Figure 4 14 Once you select the appropriate menu options click on Apply to save the settings or Cancel to start over RACKMOUNT REMOTE POWER MANAGERS Setup Parameters Microsoft Internet Explorer Ox File Edit View Favorites Tools Help L lt gt BLACK BOX LOCATION 1000 Park Drive Lawrence PA Remote Power Manager SETUP WEB SERVER PARAMETERS Si ice emes Plug Parameters Port Number Network Parameters Appl Cancel Telnet Parameters Web Server Parameters Figure 4 14 Web Server Parameters menu Web browser interface s Text Interface Type W and press Enter The Web Server Para
23. d to take whatever measures may be necessary to correct the interference Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emission from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of Industry Canada Le pr sent appareil num rique n met pas de bruits radio lectriques d passant les limites applicables aux appareils num riques de la classe prescrites dans le R glement sur le brouillage radio lectrique publi par Industrie Canada EUROPEAN UNION DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY This equipment complies with the requirements of the European EMC Directive 89 336 EEC RACKMOUNT REMOTE POWER MANAGERS NORMAS OFICIALES MEXICANAS NOM ELECTRICAL SAFETY STATEMENT INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD 1 Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operaci n deber n ser le das antes de que el aparato el ctrico sea operado 2 Las instrucciones de seguridad y operaci n deber n ser guardadas para referencia futura 3 Todas las advertencias en el aparato el ctrico y en sus instrucciones de operaci n deben ser respetadas 4 Todas las instrucciones de operaci n y uso deben ser seguidas 5 El aparato el ctrico no deber ser usado cerca del agua por ejemplo cerca de la tina de ba o lavabo s tano mojado o cerca de una alberca etc 6 El apa
24. del aparato 14 El equipo el ctrico debe ser limpiado nicamente de acuerdo a las recomendaciones del fabricante 15 En caso de existir una antena externa deber ser localizada lejos de las lineas de energia 16 El cable de corriente deber ser desconectado del cuando el equipo no sea usado por un largo periodo de tiempo 17 Cuidado debe ser tomado de tal manera que objectos liquidos no sean derramados sobre la cubierta u orificios de ventilaci n 18 Servicio por personal calificado deber ser provisto cuando A El cable de poder o el contacto ha sido da ado u B Objectos han ca do o l quido ha sido derramado dentro del aparato o C El aparato ha sido expuesto a la lluvia o D El aparato parece no operar normalmente o muestra un cambio en su desempe o o E El aparato ha sido tirado o su cubierta ha sido da ada RACKMOUNT REMOTE POWER MANAGERS TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL BLACK BOX and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks of BB Technologies Inc ProComm is a registered trademark of DATASTORM TECHNOLOGIES INC Crosstalk is a registered trademark of Digital Communications Associates Inc VT100 is a trademark of Digital Equipment Corporation AT is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation Netscape Navigator is a registered trademark of Netscape Communications Corporation JavaScript is a registered trademark of Sun Microsystems Inc Telnet is a
25. e stop bit and then return to step 3 previous page and repeat the upload procedure Appendix Troubleshooting A 1 Calling Black Box If you determine that your Rackmount Remote Power Manager is malfunctioning do not attempt to alter or repair the unit It contains no user serviceable parts Contact Black Box at 724 746 5500 Before you do make a record of the history of the problem We will be able to provide more efficient and accurate assistance if you have a complete description including e the nature and duration of the problem e when the problem occurs e the components involved in the problem e any particular application that when used appears to create the problem or make it worse A 2 Shipping and Packaging If you need to transport or ship your Rackmount Remote Power Manager e Package it carefully We recommend that you use the original container e Ifyou are shipping the Rackmount Remote Power Manager for repair make sure you include everything that came in the original package Before you ship contact Black Box to get a Return Authorization RA number
26. ed as described in Section 4 3 2 Users who log into command mode using a plug password will only be allowed to issue commands to the plugs allowed by that password 3 Switching plugs on To switch one or more plugs on click the On button next to the desired plug s then click on Apply a To switch all plugs on click the On button in the All Plugs row then click on Apply RACKMOUNT REMOTE POWER MANAGERS b The power manager will display a screen indicating that the operation is in progress and then return to the Plug Status screen which should now show that selected plugs are on 4 Switching plugs off To switch one or more plugs off click the Off button next to the desired plug s then click on Apply a To switch all plugs off click the Off button in the All Plugs row then click on Apply b The power manager will display a screen indicating that the operation is in progress and then return to the Plug Status screen which should now show that selected plugs are off 5 Reboot cycles To initiate a reboot cycle click on the Boot button next to the desired plug s then click on the Apply button a To reboot all plugs click on the Boot button in the All Plugs row then click on the Apply button b The power manager will display a screen that indicates the reboot cycle is in progress and then return to the Plug Status screen which should now show that selected plugs are on 5 2 Operation via the Text In
27. eepers which are designed to prevent the power supply cables from being accidentally disconnected from the power manager The Rackmount Remote Power Manager PS568A or PS582A requires that you install the cable keepers The Rackmount Remote Power Manager 16 PS569A or PS583A includes pre installed cable keepers NOTE The power manager s master power switch must be on for the unit to operate CAUTION Before attempting to install the power manager review the warnings and cautions listed on page 5 e This device should be operated only with the type of power source indicated on the instrument nameplate If you are not sure of the type of power service available contact your local power company Maintain reliable grounding of the power manager Pay particular attention to supply connections when connecting to power strips rather than directly to the branch circuit To install the cable keepers and power cables on the PS568A or PS582A follow these steps 1 First make sure that both of the power managers power cables are disconnected from the power supply 2 Next loosen but do not remove the retaining screws located adjacent to the power inlets 3 The Rackmount Remote Power Manager has two separate AC inputs Connect the power cables included to the Power Manager s Bus A and Bus B power inlets then slip a cable keeper under each supply cable so the notches at the top of the keepers line up with each cable and the two
28. er essentially the same command options and features and parameters defined via the Web interface will also apply when communicating via the text interface and vice versa 5 1 Operation via the Web Browser Interface When using the Web browser interface all switching commands are invoked via the Plug Status screen which also displays the status of the power manager s switched outlets 5 1 1 THE PLUG STATUS SCREEN When you log into the power manager s command mode using a standard JavaScript enabled Web browser interface the first screen that appears is the Plug Status screen or Switch Panel The Plug Status screen Figure 5 1 lists the current on off status of the power manager s switched outlets and provides a series of buttons that are used to control on off boot switching of the outlets Remote Power Manager Microsoft Internet Explorer lt BLACK BOX LOCATION 1000 Park Drive Lawrence PA Remote Power Manager SWITCH PANEL Firmware Version 1 41h Plug Name Status On off Boot Default 1 undefined o o o ON 2 undefined o o o ON 3 undefined o o o ON 4 undefined o o o ON 5 undefined o o o ON 6 undefined o o o ON 7 undefined o o o ON 8 undefined o o o ON All Plugs o o o o Figure 5 1 Plug Status menu Web browser interface CHAPTER 5 Operation 5 1 2 TEST SWITCHING FUNCTIONS You may want to perform the following tests to make sure that the power manager is responding
29. gn each parameter Saved parameters can also be uploaded to other power managers This allows rapid setup when several units will be configured with the same parameters The save parameters procedure can be performed from any terminal emulation program for example ProComm Crosstalk Hyperterminal etc that allows downloading of ASCII files NOTES Although the saving and restoring configuration function is only available via the text interface parameters that are defined via the Web browser interface will also be sent to the ASCII file The current on off status of each power manager plug will not be saved or restored 6 1 Sending Parameters to a File 1 Start the communications program on your local or remote PC and access the power manager s command mode using the system level password 2 When the power manager command prompt appears type DL and press Enter The power manager will prompt you to prepare your communications program Set up your communications program to receive an ASCII download and specify a name for the file that will receive the saved parameters for example RPM PAR 3 When the communications program is ready to receive the file return to the power manager s command mode and press Enter to proceed 4 The power manager will send a series of ASCII command lines that specify the currently selected power manager parameters RACKMOUNT REMOTE POWER MANAGERS 6 2 Restoring Saved Parameters
30. gure 2 2 Rackmount Remote Power Manager 16 PS569A CHAPTER 2 Overview Table 2 1 Back panel components Component Description O Bus A power inlet and A 100 to 120 VAC or 208 to 240 VAC IEC 320 circuit breaker C14 inlet and 15 amp or 10 amp circuit breaker supplies power to the circuit A outlets Includes a cable keeper not shown Bus B power inlet and A 100 to 120 VAC or 208 to 240 VAC IEC 320 circuit breaker C14 inlet and 15 amp or 10 amp circuit breaker supplies power to the circuit B outlets Includes a cable keeper not shown Bus A switched plugs and Four or eight 100 to 120 VAC NEMA 5 15 or plug indicators 208 to 240 VAC IEC 320 C13 AC outltes that can be switched on off or rebooted in response to user commands The outlets have indicator lights and support 15 or 10 amps total load O Bus B switched plugs and Four or eight 100 to 120 VAC NEMA 5 15 or plug indicators 208 to 240 VAC IEC 320 C13 AC outlets that can be switched on off or rebooted in response to user commands The outlets have indicator lights and support 15 or 10 amps total load Default button This button resets the unit to default parameters or manually toggles all plugs on or off Default parameters With the master I O switch master power switch set to the Off position press and hold the default button then set the master I O switch to the On position and release the default button All menu defined
31. ield for the user name If you have not defined a user name leave this field blank and only the password is required to gain access to the power manager The user name prompt is not displayed when the power manager is contacted via the text interface CHAPTER 4 Configuration 4 2 Communicating with the Rackmount Remote Power Manager To configure the power manager or invoke command functions you must first connect to the power manager and access command mode The power manager offers two separate command interfaces the Web browser interface and the text interface The Web browser interface allows you to contact the power manager via a TCP IP network by using a standard JavaScript enabled Web browser such as Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator The text interface consists of a series of ASCII text menus which you can access via a TCP IP network local PC or modem The power manager also offers three different methods for accessing command mode via a network via a local PC or via an external modem NOTE Configuration functions are only available when you have logged into the power manager s command mode using the system password 4 2 1 ACCESSING THE WEB BROWSER INTERFACE To use the Web browser interface the power manager must be connected to a TCP IP network Also your PC must be equipped with a JavaScript enabled Web browser such as Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator 1 Start your JavaScript enabled Web
32. igure 4 1 Plug Status screen Web browser interface 4 2 2 ACCESSING THE TEXT INTERFACE You can access the text interface via a network a local PC or a modem To access the text interface your installation must include the following e Access via network The power manager must be connected to your TCP IP network and your PC must include a communications program such as Hyperterminal e Access via local PC Your local PC must include a communications program e Access via modem An external modem must be connected to the power manager s COM RS 232 port and a phone line must be connected to the external modem Your PC must include a communications program CHAPTER 4 Configuration To access command mode via the text interface proceed as follows 1 The power manager is transparent to parity and will accept 7 or 8 bit characters but it will always answer back at 8 bits no parity Make sure that your communications program is set for the appropriate baud rate parity and communications port a Via network The power manager includes a default IP address 192 168 168 168 that allows you to contact the unit from any network node on the same subnet When the power manager is installed in a working network environment we recommend that you redefine the IP address subnet mask and gateway address as described in Section 4 3 4 Telnet to the power manager s IP address For example if the IP address is 192 168 168 168
33. ll plugs type an asterisk in place of the name or number For example to boot all plugs type the following and press Enter BO CHAPTER 5 Operation 5 3 Logging Out of Command Mode When you have finished communicating with the power manager it is important to always disconnect using either the Log Out button Web browser interface or X command text interface rather than simply closing your browser window or communications program Disconnecting using the Log Out button or X command ensures that the power manager has completely exited from command mode and is not waiting for the inactivity timeout period to elapse before allowing additional connections 5 4 Automated Mode The automated mode allows the power manager to execute switching and reboot commands without displaying menus or generating response messages Automated mode is designed to allow the power manager to be controlled by a device that can generate commands to control power switching functions without human intervention When automated mode is enabled the ON OFF BOOT D and X commands are executed without a Sure confirmation prompt and without command response messages the only reply to these commands is the RPM gt prompt that appears when the command is complete NOTES Although automated mode can be enabled using either the Web browser interface or text interface automated mode is designed primarily for users who want to send ASCII commands
34. m cable to connect your external modem to the power manager s COM RS 232 port Make sure that the moden is initialized at the same default parameters as the COM port Be certain that the serial port mode is set to modem as described in Section 4 3 3 3 4 Connecting the Network Cable The network port is an RJ 45 Ethernet jack for connection to a TCP IP network Connect your 10BASE T cable to the network port The power manager includes a default IP address 192 168 168 168 and a default subnet mask 255 255 255 0 When installing the power manager in a working network environment we recommend that you define network parameters as described in Section 4 3 4 NOTE The Rackmount Remote Power Manager features a 10BASE T interface If you re connecting a router switch to the Rackmount Remote Power Manager note the following When connecting to a 100BASE T interface most router switches will autosense to determine if the device is 100BASE T or 10BASE T and configure the network interface accordingly If your router switch does not autosense the network interface port must be manually set to 10BASE T RACKMOUNT REMOTE POWER MANAGERS A Configuration 4 1 System Mode and User Mode To restrict access to sensitive command functions the Rackmount Remote Power Manager features two operating modes system mode and user mode e System mode allows access to all configuration menus switching functions and status screens The system mode statu
35. meters menu will appear Figure 4 15 WEB SERVER 1 Service 2 Server Port Enter Selection Press lt ESC gt to Exit Figure 4 15 Web Server Parameters menu text interface The Web Server Parameters menu allows you to define the following e Service Enables disables the Rackmount Remote Power Manager s Web server NOTE When the Web server is disabled you will not be able to communicate via the Web browser interface The default value is On e Port Number Sets the TCP IP port number The port number can be set to any valid number except 23 this is because 23 is the default port number that is used for communication with the power manager via Telnet The default value is 80 CHAPTER 4 Configuration 4 3 7 SAVE PARAMETERS BUTTON Click on this button to save parameters and return to the Plug Status screen Figure 4 1 or Figure 4 2 4 3 8 SWITCH PANEL BUTTON Click on this button to return to the Plug Status screen Figure 4 1 or Figure 4 2 without saving 4 3 9 LOG OUT BUTTON Click on this button to log out of the system 4 4 Saving Configuration Parameters The Rackmount Remote Power Manager offers two methods for saving parameters saving to memory and saving to an ASCII file Saving parameters to memory ensures that your user defined configuration will remain intact if power to the power manager is temporarily interrupted After the configuration menus have been used to cha
36. network Access will be allowed only via a local PC or an external modem connected to the power manager s COM port When using the wild card address 255 255 255 255 make certain that at least one higher priority mask permits access by your IP address 4 3 5 TELNET PARAMETERS MENUS The Telnet Parameters menus are used to enable disable Telnet access to the power manager s command mode and select the TCP port for Telnet connections e Web browser interface Click on the Setup button to access the configuration menus then click on the Telnet Parameters button to display the menu shown in Figure 4 12 Once you select the appropriate menu options click on Apply to save the settings or Cancel to start over Setup Parameters Microsoft Internet Explorer Ox File Edit View Favorites Tools Help L lt gt BLACK BOX LOCATION 1000 Park Drive Lawrence PA Remote Power Manager SETUP TELNET PARAMETERS Service General Parameters jobs Plug Parameters Port Number Bs Appl U Telnet Parameters Web Server Parameters Figure 4 12 Telnet Parameters menu Web browser interface e Text interface Type T and press Enter The Telnet Parameters menu will appear Figure 4 13 CHAPTER 4 Configuration TELNET PARAM 1 Service 2 Telnet Port Enter Selection Press lt ESC gt to Exit Figure 4 13 Telnet Parameters menu text interface NOTE All parameters liste
37. nge parameters the power manager will prompt you to save parameters before exiting from command mode At this point the power manager offers the options to save parameters continue without saving or revert to the previously saved parameters Saving parameters to an ASCII file allows you to create a backup of your currently defined configuration As described in Chapter 6 this provides quick recovery if the power manager is accidentally reset to default parameters and also allows you to copy parameters to other power managers when several units need to be configured with the same parameters NOTES After new parameters have been applied the power manager will display a Save prompt In the Web browser interface this prompt appears when you leave the configurations menus In the text interface the Save prompt appears when you disconnect from the power manager At this point you have the option of saving new parameters to memory continuing without saving or reverting to previously saved parameters If parameters have not been saved and power to the power manager is interrupted newly defined parameters will be lost When power is restored the power manager will then be configured with the previously saved parameters RACKMOUNT REMOTE POWER MANAGERS 5 Operation As discussed in Chapter 4 the Rackmount Remote Power Manager offers two separate command interfaces the Web browser interface and the text interface Both interfaces off
38. orts a total of 10 amps 3 3 Serial COM RS 232 Port Connection The COM port is a male RS 232C DB9 connector wired in a DTE configuration In the default state the COM port is configured for 9600 bps eight data bits one stop bit and no parity The COM port can be connected to either an external modem or a local PC but not to both items at the same time Figure 3 1 shows the COM port interface Carrier Detect Data In Data Out RS 232 Ready Out Port Request to Send Clear to Send Figure 3 1 Serial COM RS 232 port interface CHAPTER 3 Installation The Rackmount Remote Power Manager can be controlled via a TCP IP network controlled by a local PC that communicates with the unit via cable or controlled via an external modem To switch plugs or select parameters commands are issued to the power manager either via the network or via the COM RS 232 port NOTE You don t need to connect both the network and COM RS 232 ports The COM RS 232 port can be connected to either a local PC or an external modem e Network port Connect your 10BASE T or 100BASE T network interface to the Rackmount Remote Power Manager s network port For more information refer to Section 3 4 e Local PC Use the supplied null modem cable to connect your PC COM port to the power manager s COM RS 232 port Make sure that the serial port mode is set to console as described in Section 4 3 3 e External modem Use a standard AT to mode
39. p C1 amp D2S0 1 NOTES The modem initialization string cannot begin with a forward slash or backslash character The modem initialization string cannot include non printable characters or quotation marks 4 3 4 NETWORK PARAMETERS MENUS The Network Parameters menus are used to select the IP address and other network parameters e Web browser interface Click on the Setup button to access the Setup menus then click on the Network Parameters button The Network Parameters menu appears Figure 4 9 Once you select the appropriate menu options click on Apply to save the settings or Cancel to start over Setup Parameters Microsoft Internet Explorer Bae lt gt BLACK BOX Remote Power Manager LOCATION 1000 Park Drive Lawrence PA SETUP NETWORK PARAMETERS IP Address 207 212 30 88 Gateway Address 207 212 30 1 Network Parameters Send MSS 536 ee Web Server Parameters Mask rate ees Action Permit 7 Security 3 Mask Action Permit 7 Security 4 Mask Action Permit 7 Mask Action Permit y Figure 4 9 Network Parameters menu Web browser interface CHAPTER 4 Configuration e Text interface Type N and press Enter The Network Parameters menu will appear see Figure 4 10 NETWORK PARAMETERS IP Address 212 30 88 Subnet Mask IIA O Gateway Address 212 30 1 Send MSS IP Security MAC Address 00 09 9b 00 90 e0 Enter Selection Press
40. parameters will reset to default values RACKMOUNT REMOTE POWER MANAGERS Table 2 1 continued Back panel components Component Description 6 Default button continued Manual plug toggle Press the default button and and hold it down for three seconds All power outlets will be toggled on or off O Unit status indicators These two LEDs function as follows ON Lights when power is applied to the power manager RDY Flashes continuously when the power manager is ready to receive commands Network port and activity indicator An RJ 45 Ethernet port for connection to your TCP IP network The default IP address is 192 168 168 168 For more information refer to Section 4 3 4 The Activity LED flashes to indicate activity at the network port O Master power switch This switch turns on the power manager itself The switch must be on for the power manager to function This switch is not used to set the on off status of the switched outlets O COM RS 232 port This DB9 RS 232 DTE serial port connects to a local terminal or external modem as described in Section 3 3 2 2 2 FRONT PANEL The Rackmount Remote Power Manager s front panel has two indicators Located from left to right are LEDs for Power On and Sys Rdy flashes when the system is ready 3 Installation 3 1 Power Cable and Cable Keeper Connection The Rackmount Remote Power Manager includes cable k
41. passwords cannot include non printable characters spaces asterisks or quotation marks e Boot seq delay When more than one plug is switched on off or a reboot cycle is initiated the boot sequence delay determines how much time will elapse between switching operations The default value is 0 5 second e Power up default Determines how this plug will react when the Default command D is invoked or after power to the unit has been interrupted and then restored After the default command is invoked or power is restored the power manager will automatically switch each plug on or off as specified by the power up default The default value is On Plug Passwords and Co Location Features The plug passwords allow you to determine which plugs an individual user will be permitted to control When a plug password is entered at the login prompt the user will be able to issue switching and reboot commands for the corresponding plug and every other plug that shares this same password For example if the password switch is defined for plugs 1 2 and 3 then a user who logs into command mode using the password switch will only be allowed to issue commands to plugs 1 2 and 3 but will not be allowed to issue commands to the remaining plugs CHAPTER 4 Configuration NOTE Plug passwords do not allow access to configuration menus and users are only allowed to view the status of plugs permitted by their password Boot
42. rato el ctrico debe ser usado nicamente con carritos o pedestales que sean recomendados por el fabricante 7 El aparato el ctrico debe ser montado a la pared o al techo s lo como sea recomendado por el fabricante 8 Servicio El usuario no debe intentar dar servicio al equipo el ctrico m s all a lo descrito en las instrucciones de operaci n Todo otro servicio deber ser referido a personal de servicio calificado 9 El aparato el ctrico debe ser situado de tal manera que su posici n no interfiera su uso La colocaci n del aparato el ctrico sobre una cama sof alfombra o superficie similar puede bloquea la ventilaci n no se debe colocar en libreros o gabinetes que impidan el flujo de aire por los orificios de ventilaci n 10 El equipo el ctrico deber ser situado fuera del alcance de fuentes de calor como radiadores registros de calor estufas u otros aparatos incluyendo amplificadores que producen calor 11 El aparato el ctrico deber ser connectado a una fuente de poder s lo del tipo descrito en el instructivo de operaci n o como se indique en el aparato NOM STATEMENT 12 Precauci n debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la polarizaci n del equipo no sea eliminada 13 Los cables de la fuente de poder deben ser guiados de tal manera que no sean pisados ni pellizcados por objetos colocados sobre o contra ellos poniendo particular atenci n a los contactos y recept culos donde salen
43. s turn on plug 2 wait 2 seconds 4 Wait 5 seconds turn on plug 3 wait 5 seconds 5 Wait 1 minute turn on plug 4 4 3 3 SERIAL PARAMETERS MENUS The Serial Parameters menus are used to configure the power manager s serial COM port and allow you to select parameters such as the baud rate parity and modem initialization string To access the Serial Parameters menu proceed as follows e Web browser interface Click on the Setup button to access the Setup menus then click on the Serial Parameters button The Serial Parameters menu appears Figure 4 7 Once you select the appropriate menu options click on Apply to save the settings or Cancel to start over Setup Parameters Microsoft Internet Explorer File Edit View Favorites Tools Help lt gt BLACK BOX LOCATION 1000 Park Drive Lawrence PA Remote Power Manager SERIAL PARAMETERS Baud Rate General Parameters Data Plug Parameters Serial Parameters Parity Network Parameters Stop Telnet Parameters Port Mode Web Server Parameters Modem Init String ATEOM0Q1 amp C1 amp D2S0 1 Save Parameters Apply Log Out Figure 4 7 Serial Parameters menu Web browser interface s Text Interface Type C and press Enter The Serial Parameters menu will appear as shown in Figure 4 8 CHAPTER 4 Configuration SERIAL PARAMET Baud Rate 9600 Data 8 Bit Parity None Stop 1 Bit Port Mode Console Modem Init Str ATE
44. s have a cumulative effect high priority masks supersede the effect of lower priority masks d Each IP address consists of a series of four eight bit numbers The number 255 works as a wild card Example 1 Deny access to all hosts except 192 1 1 5 Security Mask 1 255 255 255 255 Mask 1 Action Deny Security Mask 2 192 1 1 5 Mask 2 Action Permit Since 255 is a wild card mask 1 blocks all IP addresses Mask 2 then specifically grants access to 192 1 1 5 only Example 2 Allow access only for addresses that begin with 192 Security Mask 1 255 255 255 255 Mask 1 Action Deny Security Mask 2 192 255 255 255 Mask 2 Action Permit Since 255 is a wild card mask 1 blocks all IP addresses Mask 2 then grants access to all addresses that begin with 192 Example 3 Allow access only for addresses that begin with 192 deny access to 192 1 1 5 Security Mask 1 255 255 255 255 Mask 1 Action Deny Security Mask 2 192 255 255 255 Mask 2 Action Permit Security Mask 3 192 1 1 5 Mask 3 Action Deny Since 255 is a wild card mask 1 blocks all IP addresses Mask 2 then grants access to all addresses that begin with 192 Finally mask 3 specifically blocks access for 192 1 1 5 RACKMOUNT REMOTE POWER MANAGERS NOTE Mask 5 has priority over the other four masks If mask 5 is set to deny access to 255 255 255 255 all wild cards you will not be able to access the Rackmount Remote Power Manager s command mode via the
45. s screens show on off conditions for all switched outlets and list all currently defined system parameters e User mode allows access to switching and reboot commands but does not allow access to configuration functions Users may only issue commands to or view status of the plugs that are specifically allowed by their password The power manager displays a password prompt when the unit is contacted via the network port or the COM RS 232 port The password entered at this prompt determines whether the unit will start up in system mode or user mode If the system password is entered the system mode will be active If a plug password is entered the user mode will be active The system password is defined via the General Parameters menus Section 4 3 1 and the plug passwords are defined via the Plug Parameters menus Section 4 3 2 NOTES e If you want to restrict access to configuration menus you must define the system password e If the system password is not defined the power manager will always start up in system mode allowing unprotected access to configuration and switching functions e The password prompt will always be displayed when the power manager is contacted via the Web browser interface However if the system password is not defined the prompt will not be displayed when you access the power manager via the text interface e When the power manager is contacted via the network the password prompt will also include a f
46. s you perform this function from anywhere Simply point your browser to the power manager s IP address enter the secure password and you re just a click away from remote power on off or reboot In addition to Web browser access the Rackmount Remote Power Manager can also communicate over any TCP IP network using standard Telnet or out of band using an external modem and basic VT100 type terminal emulation To ensure security Web browser access requires an assigned user name and password Passwords transmitted via a Web browser use basic 64 bit encryption techniques for secure access to your equipment The Rackmount Remote Power Manager provides two levels of operational passwords the system administrator level it allows access to all configuration and switching functions and the user level it allows access only to assigned plugs and can t be used to change the power manager s configuration In addition to password security features the power manager also includes an address specific IP security mask that can be used to prevent unauthorized network access to the power manager s command mode The power manager can be configured over the network via modem or locally via its COM port Easy to use commands let you assign a location name set system parameters and view plug status Outlets can be switched on off or booted using plug numbers or names Four models are available The Rackmount Remote Power Manager PS
47. ser interface The default value is on e Inactivity timeout The inactivity timeout setting determines how long the power manager will wait for additional commands during periods of inactivity When the timeout period elapses the user will be disconnected from the power manager s command mode The default value is 2 minutes e Command confirmation When enabled the power manager will display a confirmation prompt before executing certain commands When disabled the prompt will be suppressed and commands will be executed immediately The default value is on enabled RACKMOUNT REMOTE POWER MANAGERS e Automated mode When enabled the power manager will execute switching reboot and exit commands without displaying a confirmation prompt status screen or confirmation messages For more information please refer to Section 5 4 The default value is off NOTE When this option is enabled security functions are suppressed and users are able to access configuration menus and control plugs without entering a password If security is a concern and the automated mode is required we recommend using the IP security feature see Section 4 3 4 to restrict access e Manual switch button This button enables and configures the default button s manual plug control function but it does not affect the default button s ability to reset parameters to default values The default value is on Off Disables the manual plug control f
48. ser name The user name allows you to set up an additional layer of security for Web access to command mode by requiring that users correctly enter both a name and a password NOTES The user name is never required when accessing the manager via the text interface The user name prompt appears only when the power manager is accessed via the Web browser interface and a user name has been defined The user name must be 4 to 16 characters and the default is undefined If a user name is defined then users who log in with a plug password user mode will also need to enter this same user name at the login prompt when attempting to access command mode via the Web browser interface The user name cannot begin with a forward slash or backslash character The user name cannot include non printable characters spaces asterisks or quotation marks e Site ID The site ID defines a brief text message that describes the power manager s location The site ID must be up to 32 characters and the default value is undefined NOTES The site ID message cannot begin with a forward slash or backslash character The site ID message cannot include non printable characters or quotation marks e Command echo When command echo is enabled ASCII commands sent via the text interface will be echoed back allowing keystrokes to be displayed This feature applies only to the text interface and has no visible effect on the Web brow
49. ter The status indicator for plug 1 should go off pause for a moment and then go back on indicating that the boot cycle has been successfully completed e Switch outlet off From the text interface type OFF 1 and press Enter The status indicator for plug 1 should go off indicating that the command has been successfully completed Leave plug 1 in the off state then proceed to the next step RACKMOUNT REMOTE POWER MANAGERS e Switch outlet on From the text interface type ON 1 and press Enter The status indicator for plug 1 should then go back on indicating that the command has been successfully completed 5 2 2 THE PLUG STATUS SCREEN When you log into the power manager s command mode using the text interface the first screen displayed after login is the Plug Status screen This screen Figure 5 3 lists the current status of the power manager s switched AC outlets and displays the firmware version and currently defined site ID message Rackmount Remote Power Manager v1 41h Site ID undefined Password Status Boot Seq Delay Default undefined undefined undefined undefined undefined undefined undefined undefined 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 oO OO OO 07 Un U1 U1 n U1 Un Un wu H for help RPM gt Figure 5 3 Plug Status screen text interface Normally the Plug Status screen will also be redisplayed each time a command is successfully executed NOTE If desired the automated
50. terface When using the text interface via Telnet local PC via Hyperterminal or modem all switching functions are performed by invoking simple ASCII commands ASCII commands are also used to display status screens and to log out of command mode The text interface includes a Help menu that summarizes all available power manager commands To display the text interface Help menu Figure 5 2 type H and press Enter CHAPTER 5 Operation Rackmount Remote Power Manager v1 41h Site ID undefined Display Configuration H Display Help Screen G View Set General Parameters S Display Plug Status In View Set Plug Parameters SH Display Network Status View Set Serial Parameters View Set Network Parameters Control View Set Telnet Parameters Boot lt n gt Boot Plug n View Set Web Server On lt n gt Save Parameters Off lt n gt Recall Parameters X Exit Disconnect DL Download Parameters to File Utilities Ln optional plug name or number I Reset Network Interface lt n gt required plug name or number U Upgrade Firmware n n or n n plug n and plug n n n plug n through plug n all plugs y bypass Sure y n Figure 5 2 Help menu text interface 5 2 1 TEST SWITCHING FUNCTIONS You may want to perform the following tests to make sure that the power manager is responding to commands Reboot outlet When communicating with the power manager via the text interface type BOOT 1 and press En
51. tion NOTE To exit from a parameters menu press the Esc key Sections 4 3 1 through 4 3 9 describe options and parameters that can be accessed via each of the configuration menus NOTES Essentially the same selection of parameters and options is available via both the Web browser interface and the text interface Configuration menus are only available when the System mode is active Configuration menus are not available if you have logged in using a plug password 4 3 1 GENERAL PARAMETERS MENUS The General Parameters menus allow you to select parameters such as the system password user name site ID and other options e Web browser interface Click on the Setup button to access the setup menus then click on the General Parameters button The General Parameters menu will appear see Figure 4 3 Once you select the appropriate menu options click on Apply to save the settings or Cancel to start over Setup Parameters Microsoft Internet Explorer X File Edit View Favorites Tools Help L lt gt BLACK BOX LOCATION 1000 Park Drive Lawrence PA Remote Power Manager SETUP GENERAL PARAMETERS System Password EE General Parameters Y Confirm system Passwords 7 Serial Parameters User Name EA Network Parameters Site ID Telnet Parameters Command Echo Web Server Parameters Inactivity Timeout Command Confirmation Log Out Manual Switch Button Command Prompt Figure 4 3 General
52. to commands e Reboot outlet When communicating with the power manager via the Web browser interface select the button in the Boot column for plug 1 and then click on Apply The status indicator for plug 1 should go off pause for a moment and then go back on indicating that the boot cycle has been successfully completed e Switch outlet off From the Web browser interface select the button in the Off column for plug 1 and then click on Apply The status indicator for plug 1 should go off indicating that the command has been successfully completed Leave plug 1 in the off state and then proceed to the next step e Switch outlet on From the Web browser interface select the button in the On column for plug 1 and then click on Apply The status indicator for plug 1 should then go back on indicating that the command has been successfully completed e Default This appears as On if the default parameters are enabled or Off if the default parameters are not enabled 5 1 3 INVOKING COMMANDS To invoke on off boot commands or view plug status via the Web browser interface proceed as follows 1 Access the power manager s command mode as described in Section 4 2 1 2 When the Plug Status screen Figure 5 1 appears note that the screen includes a status field and on off boot controls for each of the power manager s switched AC outlets NOTES When boot on off operations are initiated boot sequence delay times will be appli
53. to the power manager without operator intervention therefore it does not specifically apply to the Web browser interface When automated mode is enabled the Web browser interface can still be used to invoke on off boot commands When automated mode is enabled all power manager password security functions are disabled and users are able to access system level command functions including the configuration menus and control plugs without entering a password If you need to enable the automated mode but want to restrict network access to power manager configuration menus we recommend that you enable and configure the IP Security feature as described in Section 4 3 4 RACKMOUNT REMOTE POWER MANAGERS To enable disable automated mode access the General Parameters menu see Section 4 3 1 then set the automated mode option to On When automated mode is enabled power manager functions will change as follows 1 All password security suppressed When a user attempts to access command mode the password prompt will not be displayed at either the COM RS 232 port or the network port Unless specifically restricted by the IP security function all users will be allowed to access both switching and configuration functions and all commands will be immediately accepted When password security is suppressed you do not have to enter a password 2 Status screen suppressed The status screens will not be automatically displayed after commands
54. trademark of Telnet Communications Inc UNIX is a registered trademark of UNIX System Laboratories Inc Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS Secure Racking If secure racked units are installed in a closed or multi unit rack assembly they may require further evaluation by certification agencies Consider the following items 1 The ambient temperature within the rack may be greater than the room ambient temperature Installation should be such that the amount of airflow required for safe operation is not compromised The maximum temperature for the equipment in this environment is 122 F 50 C 2 Install the unit so that it doesn t become unstable from uneven loading Input Supply Check nameplate ratings to ensure that there is no overloading of supply circuits that could have an effect on overcurrent protection and supply wiring Grounding Maintain reliable grounding of this equipment Give particular attention to supply connections when connecting to power strips rather than direct connections to the branch circuit Shock Hazard Do not attempt to repair or service this device yourself Internal components must be serviced by authorized personnel only Disconnect Power If any of the following events occurs immediately disconnect the unit from the outlet and contact Black Box at 724 746 5500 1
55. unction On Enables manual plug control When the manual switch button is pressed and held for three seconds all outlets will be toggled on or off Command prompt Allows the text interface command prompt to be set to the default value of RPM which stands for Remote Power Manager e Default parameters Resets the power manager to its default settings 4 3 2 PLUG PARAMETERS MENUS The Plug Parameters menus are used to define plug names plug passwords and boot sequence delay times for each of the power manager s switched AC outlets e Web browser interface Click on the Setup button to access the configuration menus then click on the Plug Parameters button The Plug Parameters menu will appear Figure 4 5 Once you select the appropriate menu options click on Apply to save the settings or Cancel to start over APTER 4 Configuration Setup Parameters Microsoft Internet Explorer File Edit View Favorites Tools Help lt gt BLACK BOX LOCATION 1000 Park Drive Lawrence PA Remote Power Manager SETUP SELECT A PLUG Plug 01 undefined y Plug Parameters PLUG 01 PARAMETERS Network Parameters Name Teret Farmer Password Web Server Parameters Confirm Passwords AA soen Delay Log Out Figure 4 5 Plug Parameters menu Web browser interface e Text interface Type P n and then press Enter where n is the number or name of the plug you want to configure The Plug Parameters menu
56. will be displayed as shown in Figure 4 6 PLUG 1 PARAMETERS Plug Name undefined Password undefined Boot Seq Delay 1 Sec Power Up Default On Enter selection Press lt ESC gt to return to previous menu Figure 4 6 Plug Parameters menu text interface NOTE In this case there s one major difference between the Web browser interface and the text interface The Web browser interface allows you to select parameters for all plugs from a single menu whereas the text interface includes a separate menu for each plug RACKMOUNT REMOTE POWER MANAGERS The Plug Parameters menu allows you to define the following parameters e Plug name Assigns a name to the plug This value can be up to 16 characters and the default value is undefined NOTES The plug name cannot begin with a number dash underscore character _ forward slash character or backslash character The plug name cannot include non printable characters spaces asterisks colons the plus symbol or quotation marks e Password Assigns a password to the plug When this password is entered at login the user will be able to issue commands to this plug and any other plug that shares the same password as this plug The plug password can be 4 to 16 characters and the default value is undefined NOTES The plug password cannot begin with the forward slash character or the backslash character The plug

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