eCONNECT PDU epUCENTRAL SOFTWARE USER MANUAL CPI
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1. Restore Status Filter Versions Filter Show All Show All oe Present Failed Test Greater Than Minimize Untested Upgraded Equal Maximize Tested Failed Upgrade Less Than Close Move Size IP Address SW Version Kermel Filesys Y Patch HW Model About epUCentral Configure Clear List Select All Clear Selections Upgrade Secondaries Select Configure to display the Configuration menu below Network Interface IP Address 192 168 123 1 MAC Address D4 BE D9 45 77 2F Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Maximum List Size 20 Upgrade De e Options C Versions Less Than Versions Not Equal Force All Versions Revisions Test Package Kernel n a File System n a Patch n a Chatsworth Products Inc CPI 4 eConnect PDU epUCentral Software Manual Rev 1 April 2013 Check the Network Interface information If it does not match the settings for the network that the PDUs are on the computer may have multiple network adapters Click the Select button and select the appropriate adapter see below MAC Address IP Address Adapter Description 24 77 03 95 C8 04 192 168 2 2 Intel R Centrino R Ultimate N 6300 A D4 BE D9 45 77 2F 192 168 123 1 Intel R 82579LM Gigabit Network Con Enter the Maximum List Size the number of PDUs to be listed on the main screen Network Interface IP Address 192 168 123 1 MAC Address D4 BE D9 45 77 2F Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Maximum L2. CHATSWORTH PRODUCTS techsupport chatsworth com www chatsworth com eConnect PDU epUCentral Software User s Manual Version 1 0 April 2013 2013 Chatsworth Products Inc All rights reserved CPI CPI Passive Cooling GlobalFrame MegaFrame Saf T Grip Seismic Frame SlimFrame TeraFrame Cube iT Plus Evolution OnTrac Velocity and QuadraRack are federally registered trademarks of Chatsworth Products eConnect and Simply Efficient are trademarks of Chatsworth Products All other trademarks belong to their respective companies Rev 1 05 13 MKT 60020 585 eConnect PDU epUCentral Software Manual Rev 1 April 2013 Table of Contents INT ODUCT EE E 1 LEGAL INFORMATION REN 1 Eege AE 1 NOMENCLATURE EEN 1 SOFTWARE EHNEN ee dere 2 PAPPLICGA TION Ten EE 2 INSTALLATION WEEN 3 RUNNING EPUCENTRAL APPLICATION ccececcececcececcccaceccaceccccacececeatectetsneausceneaueneaeas 3 CONFIGURE NETWORK CONNECTIONS aaasnusnununnnunnunnnnnurnnnuninuurnnnnnnnnrannrananrnnnrannrrnnana 4 Firmware on USB Flash Drive cc cccccccceccececccccccececccceecesceacsueauecesueaeeneaues 6 Bleid ON RE TEEN 7 Firmware on HTTP or FIP Servet cece cccecccccccececceccacecescccsuecuecesueaeeneaues 8 SEARCH THE NETWORK FORbHUDUe 11 UPGRADE A PRIMARY PDU BE 12 UPGRADE A LINKED SECONDARY DUDU 13 APPENDIX A CONNECTING AND LINKING PDUS cc cccceceececseeecseees 15 APPENDIX B WINDOWS FIREWALL SETTINGS ENNE
3. program OK Cancel AT G i del i gt Control Panel All Control Panel Items Windows Firewall Allowed Programs Search Control Pane Allow programs to communicate through Windows Firewall To add change or remove allowed programs and ports click Change settings What are the risks of allowing a program to communicate D For your security some settings are managed by your system administrator Allowed programs and features Name Domain Home Work Pri Public Group Policy No No No No No No No No No No No No m CO Remote Service Management CO Remote Volume Management O Routing and Remote Access O Secure Socket Tunneling Protocol Skype C SNMP Trap MI TFTP server TTo Windows Collaboration Computer Na O Windows Firewall Remote Management O Windows Management Instrumentatio O Windows Media Player O Windows Media Player Network Sharin OOOOOO0OO08O0000 CLD EELER LEID peepee Remove Allow another program OK Cancel Chatsworth Products Inc CPI 17 eConnect PDU epUCentral Software Manual Rev 1 Windows Firewall General E sceptions Advanced Windows Firewall is blocking incoming network connections except for the programs and services selected below Adding exceptions allows some programs to work better but might increase your security risk Programs and Services Name Internet Explorer McA
4. 2013 Search the Network for PDUs On the upper right side of the main screen select Status and Version Filters then click the Search button on the upper left side of the screen Central Upgred x Status Filter Versions Filter Show All Show Al Present Failed Test Greater Than Broadcast Untested Upgraded Equal Tested Failed Upgrade Less Than Status MAC Address IP Address SW Version Kermel Filesys Y Patch HW Model Clear List Select All Clear Selections Upgrade Secondaries epUCentral will search the network and return a list of all primary eConnect PDUs that are attached to the same network and meet filter criteria Status Filter Versions Filter Show Al Show All Present Failed Test Greater Than Broadcast Untested Upgraded Equal Tested Failed Upgrade Less Than Status MAC Address Name IP Address SW Version Kermel Filesys Y Patch HW Model Present 00 0E 03 00 10 03 PDU Name 1 192 168 123 123 1 17 227 1 17 227 017 227 000 1 P6 1P041 C3l Clear List Select All Clear Selections Upgrade Secondaries Click on a specific PDU to select the PDU for test or upgrade The Clear List button will remove all items from the search The Select All button will select all PDUs in the list for test or upgrade The Clear Selections button will unselect a PDU or group of PDUs Chatsworth Products Inc CPI 11 eConnect PDU epUCentral Software Man
5. N NENNEN EE 17 Chatsworth Products Inc CPI 0 eConnect PDU epUCentral Software Manual Rev 1 April 2013 INTRODUCTION This document is the User s Manual for CPI eConnect PDU epUCentral Software eConnect PDU epUCentral Software User Manual 2013 Chatsworth Products Inc All rights reserved Legal Information The information contained in this guide is subject to change without notice Chatsworth Products Inc CPI shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein nor is it liable for any injury loss or incidental or consequential damages resulting from the furnishing performance or use of this material and equipment Warranty Chatsworth Products Inc CPI guarantees manufactured products and each part or component thereof against all defects in material and or workmanship CPI agrees to remedy any manufacturing defect either through replacement or repair at no charge provided that the defective unit is returned transportation prepaid to the CPI factory The warranty extends for a period of one year from the date of installation or initial use provided that this period shall not exceed 18 months from the original date of shipment from the factory Any product that has been repaired or replaced shall be similarly warranted on its repair or replacement for the remaining product warranty period or 90 days from the date of repair or replacement whichever expires last Thi
6. NDOWS FIREWALL SETTINGS When firmware will be downloaded from a TFTP or HI TP FTP Server specific settings are required on the computer that runs the epUCentral application and possibly other network equipment to prevent Firewalls from blocking access between the software computer server and PDUs Work with your Network Administrator if access is blocked e If the computer runs Microsoft Windows 7 in Windows Firewall settings under Allowed programs and features select Centralized Upgrade Application and TFTP Server and designate Public networks gt ka P gt Control Panel All Control Banel Items Windows Firewall Allowed Programs v 47 i Search Control Panel Allow programs to communicate through Windows Firewall To add change or remove allowed programs and ports click Change settings What are the risks of allowing a program to communicate oO For your security some settings are managed by your system administrator Allowed programs and features Name Domain Home Work Pri Public Group Policy O BranchCache Hosted Cache Client U O BranchCache Hosted Cache Server U O BranchCache Peer Discovery Uses W Centralized Upgrade Application O Connect to a Network Projector Core Networking O Distributed Transaction Coordinator Everest PDU Network File and Printer Sharing CO HomeGroup O iSCSI Service O Key Management Service OOOOOOW8O0000 i EL wem Allow another
7. TION The epUCentral software application is available on the CPI website and link below http www chatsworth com Support and Downloads Downloads Software 1 In the download table Under the eConnect Power Distribution Units sub heading select the epUCentral Application for download Download the epUCentral zip Unzip to C CPl app folder Create a shortcut for epUCentral exe and place it on the desktop Before using the application be sure that the computer and PDU are attached to the same network and that you have downloaded the most current eConnect Firmware from the website and link above See Appendix A for more details a ah Running epUCentral application Double click the epUCentral Icon on the Desktop 2 The application will open to the main screen below Status Filter Versions Filter VY Show All VY Show All Saa J Present V Failed Test VY Greater Than V Broadcast J Untested V Upgraded 4 Equal Vv Tested V Failed Upgrade Z Less Than Status MAC Address IP Address SW Version Kemel Filesys VV Patch HW Model Clear List Select All Clear Selections Test Connection Upgrade Chatsworth Products Inc CPI 3 eConnect PDU epUCentral Software Manual Rev 1 April 2013 Configure Network Connections Move the mouse to the upper left corner of the main screen over the icon in the blue header Click and hold the left mouse button to open the main menu
8. The TFTP Server must be accessible to the PDU over the Filename cpipack 20130318 n etwork Options C Versions Less Than TFTP Server 192 168 123 1 Versions Not Equal Force All Versions Revisions Test Package Kernel n a File System n a Chatsworth Products Inc CPI 7 eConnect PDU epUCentral Software Manual Rev 1 April 2013 Firmware on HTTP or FTP Server If HT TP FTP is selected software will transfer from a HTTP or FTP Server Network Interface IP Address 192 168 123 1 MAC Address D4 BE D9 45 77 2F Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Maximum List Size 20 Upgrade Methods C USB TFTP HTTP FTP Enter the Server URL of the HTTP or FTP Server URL http servername cpip Server The TFTP Server must be accessible to the PDU over the network Options Versions Less Than C Versions Not Equal Force All Versions Revisions Test Package Kernel n a File System n a Patch n a Chatsworth Products Inc CPI 8 eConnect PDU epUCentral Software Manual Rev 1 April 2013 Under Options select which PDUs will be updated Network Interface IP Address 192 168 123 1 MAC Address D4 BE D9 45 77 2F Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Maximum List Size 20 Upgrade Methods USB TFTP HTTP a Versions Less Than only updates PDUs with firmware versions that are older than Server URL htip servername cpip upgrade version Options i versions Less Than Versions Not Equal upd
9. ates PDUs with Versions Not Equal firmware versions that are different than Force All Versions upgrade version Revisions Test Package a Force All Versions updates all PDUs Kernel P regardless of version File System mis Patch n a Select Test Package under Revisions to verify that the firmware is located on the USB TFTP or HTTP FTP location When prompted below click on the Yes button The test may take more than 30 seconds do you want to continue Chatsworth Products Inc CPI 9 eConnect PDU epUCentral Software Manual Rev 1 April 2013 Test Package will check for the firmware file at the designated location If not found you will receive an error message Xx Failed to get package Check the following and then retest e Name of the firmware file is listed correctly in the Configuration menu e If using a USB Flash Drive the drive is attached directly to the computer that is running the epUCentral software s The firmware file is saved in the correct directory e The IP address of the TFTP server or URL of the HTTP or FTP server is correct e Firewall settings are not blocking communications between the computer or server see Appendix B for more information When found you will receive a success message Click OK i Tested Successfully Click Save to Save the Configuration Chatsworth Products Inc CPI 10 eConnect PDU epUCentral Software Manual Rev 1 April
10. etworked Primary PDU can attach up to 19 linked Secondary PDUs Manage firmware upgrades for all networked and linked eConnect PDUs Transfer and install firmware from a USB flash drive a TFTP server or an HIP FTP site server to any networked eConnect PDU Automate upgrades for all linked PDUs firmware is transferred and installed over the serial connections that link PDUs saving you time when updating firmware for multiple PDUs Application Notes The epUCentral application is only for upgrading firmware on CPI eConnect PDUs It does not monitor configure or control PDUs All eConnect PDUs that will be managed using epUCentral must have firmware version 1 17 or later PDUs with earlier versions of the firmware must be upgraded manually first The networked primary PDU must have network access to the computer running the epUCentral application and the network file location of the firmware This may require some changes to Firewall settings on some networks The linked secondary PDUs are upgraded over the serial connection between PDUs This process does not have to be monitored but it may take 30 minutes or more depending on the number of linked PDUs During the upgrade linked PDUs will not be accessible remotely for monitoring or control using the built in web software so plan accordingly when performing a mass upgrade Chatsworth Products Inc CPI 2 eConnect PDU epUCentral Software Manual Rev 1 April 2013 INSTALLA
11. f the PDU will change to Upgraded on the epUCentral main screen Status Filter Versions Filter Show All Show All Present Failed Test Greater Than Broadcast Untested Upgraded Equal Tested Failed Upgrade Less Than Status MAC Address Name IP Address SW Version Kemel Filesys Y Patch HW Upgraded 00 0 D3 00 10 03 PDU Name 1 21GB 1231239 EA EE Wifteer C00 1 Clear List Select All Clear Selections tion Upgrade Upgrade a Linked Secondary PDU Click on the Secondaries button to view linked secondary PDUs Status MAC Address Name IP Address SW Version Kernel Filesys Patch HW Model Tested 00 0E D3 00 1 PDU Name 1 192 168 12 1 17 227 1 1 17 227 0 17 227 0 0 0 1 P6 1P0A1 C Primary Selected Secondary Count MAC Adar IP Addr Secondaries List ID Name SW Version Kernel V FilesysV Patch Ve H Model Chatsworth Products Inc CPI 13 eConnect PDU epUCentral Software Manual Rev 1 April 2013 Select the Primary PDU from the list at the top of the screen to display all linked secondary PDUs in the list at the bottom of the screen Status MAC Address Name IP Address SW Version Kernel Filesys Patch HW Model Tested 00 0E D3 00 1 PDU Name 1 192 168 12 1 17 227 1 1 17 227 0 17 227 P6 1POA1 C 4 Primary Selected Secondary Count 2 MAC Addr 00 0E D3 00 10 03 IP Addr 192 168 123 123 Name PDU Name 1 Sec
12. fee Framework Service Network Diagnostics for Windows xP PDUUpgrade PDUUpgrade Remote Assistance O Remote Desktop nee TFTP server TODO lt File description O UPnP Framework Display a notification when Windows Firewall blocks a program What are the risks of allowing exceptions vi Chatsworth Products Inc CPI April 2013 If the computer runs Windows XP Pro in Windows Firewall settings under the Exceptions tab under Programs and Services select TFTP Server 18
13. ist Size Upgrade Options Versions Less Than Versions Not Equal Force All Versions Revisions Test Package Kernel n a File System n a Patch n a Chatsworth Products Inc CPI 5 eConnect PDU epUCentral Software Manual Rev 1 April 2013 Select the upgrade method the location of the firmware file e USB e TFTP e HTTP FTP Firmware on USB Flash Drive If USB is selected firmware will transfer from a USB Flash Drive attached to the computer running the epUCentral software Network Interface Click on the button and note the special USB ee flash drive requirements the firmware needs to be MAC Address D4 BE D9 45 77 2F e f a ee on the flash drive s root directory and only one a firmware file the latest revision should be on the root directory Maximum List Size 20 Upgrade SC There must bel and only 1 cpipack bin in USB drive s root A directory Versions Less Than C Versions Not Equal Force All Versions Revisions Test Package Kernel n a File System n a Patch n a Chatsworth Products Inc CPI 6 eConnect PDU epUCentral Software Manual Rev 1 April 2013 Firmware on TFTP Server If TF TP is selected software will transfer from a TFTP Server Network Interface IP Address 192 168 123 1 MAC Address D4 BE D9 45 77 2F Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Maximum List Size 20 Enter the IP address of the TF TP Server and the filename of the upgrade file
14. n In Serial Port Daisy Chain Out Serial Port e Ethernet Port Environmental port Push buttons for matching Icons in the LCD Status LED You can link daisy chain up to 20 PDUs together 1 Primary and 19 Secondary and access all of the PDUs from a single Ethernet network connection to the Primary PDU Chatsworth Products Inc CPI 15 eConnect PDU epUCentral Software Manual Rev 1 April 2013 To link PDUs e Connect a standard Cat 5 6 four pair network patch cord or network cable with RJ45 connectors from the Primary PDU s Daisy Chain Out Serial Port to the next PDU s Daisy Chain In Serial Port o S Temp Hurmidity e Continue this process linking the Out Port to the In Port for additional PDUs linking up to 20 PDUs e Using the setup buttons on the local display change the Role of the primary PDU from secondary the default to Primary in order to view the linked PDUs using the Serial Software All linked PDUs remain in the Secondary Role Setup Menu IPv4 Network IPv6 Network Display POU Settings Exit e To access linked PDUs using the built in web interface refer to the eConnect PDU User Manual available for download on http www chatsworth com eConnect e For additional assistance contact US Tech Support 1 800 834 4969 techsupport chatsworth com Chatsworth Products Inc CPI 16 eConnect PDU epUCentral Software Manual Rev 1 April 2013 APPENDIX B WI
15. ondaries List ID Name SW Version Kernel V Filesys V Patch Ve H Model 001063 PDU Name 1 17 227 1 17 222 0 17 222 0 17 227 1 P4 1F0C3 C2A 0017F7 PDU Name 1 17 227 1 17 222 0 17 222 0 17 227 1 P3 1A1A5 C1D eg ear Selection To upgrade secondary PDUs click on a specific PDU in the list to select it or click the Select All button Then click the Upgrade button The firmware upgrade will take about thirty minutes The firmware upgrade will not interfere with PDU operation but the secondary PDUs will not be accessible for remote monitoring or control during the firmware upgrade Additionally the green LED on the PDU will flash and the home icon on the PDU s LCD screen will turn purple during the firmware upgrade process Note As a reminder all PDUs must have firmware version 1 17 or later to be upgraded using epUCentral software Secondary PDUs that do not have firmware version 1 17 may be displayed in the list but will not be Upgraded Upgrade these models manually using a USB drive Chatsworth Products Inc CPI 14 eConnect PDU epUCentral Software Manual Rev 1 April 2013 APPENDIX A CONNECTING AND LINKING PDUS Connect the primary PDU s Ethernet Port to a network switch using a Cat 5 6 4 pair network patch cable with RJ45 connectors on both ends The computer with the epUCentral application must be on the same network as the PDU and be able to access the PDU USB port Daisy Chai
16. s warranty does not extend to products that have been subjected to neglect accident or improper use nor to units that have been altered by non CPI personnel No warranties other than those set forth in this section are given or implied with respect to the products furnished CPI shall in no event be liable for consequential damages for loss damage or expense directly or indirectly arising from the use of the products for any inability to use materials or from any other cause Nomenclature PDU eConnect Power Distribution Unit product Socket Receptacle Outlet Electrical output port Primary PDU PDUs can be linked to share one network connection When PDUs are linked together the Primary Role indicates the PDU that is attached to the monitoring computer and is the beginning of a daisy chain of up to 20 linked PDUs Secondary PDU Role assigned to a PDU that is 1 part of a PDU daisy chain a linked PDU attached to a primary PDU or 2 a stand alone operating PDU Chatsworth Products Inc CPI 1 eConnect PDU epUCentral Software Manual Rev 1 April 2013 SOFTWARE OVERVIEW The epUCentral application is a Microsoft Windows based application that can be used to manage firmware upgrades over a LAN for a single or multiple linked eConnect PDUs The epUCentral application is available for download on the CPI Website epUCentral Software Features Scan the network and identify all networked and linked eConnect PDUs Each n
17. ual Rev 1 April 2013 Upgrade a Primary PDU Select a PDU and click the Test Connection button The epUCentral application will test the network connection to the PDU and report the firmware information of the PDU and how many linked secondary PDUs are attached to the PDU Scroll across to see details Status Filter Versions Filter Z Show All J Show Al Present v Failed Test Greater Than V Broadcast Untested Tested Upgraded Equal E d Failed Upgrade Less Than Status MAC Address Name IP Address SW Version Kemel Filesys Y Patch Y HW Model Tested 00 0E D3 00 10 03 PDU Name 1 192 168 123 123 UA 1 17 22 017 22 000 1 P6 1P041 C3l Clear List Select All Clear Selections Test Connection Upgrade To upgrade the PDU select the PDU again and click the Upgrade button The system will prompt you to confirm Select Yes Are you sure you want to upgrade all the PDUs in the list The firmware upgrade will take about four minutes The firmware upgrade will not interfere with PDU operation but the PDU will not be accessible for remote monitoring or control during the firmware upgrade Additionally the green LED on the PDU will flash and the home icon on the PDU s LCD screen will turn purple during the firmware upgrade process Chatsworth Products Inc CPI 12 eConnect PDU epUCentral Software Manual Rev 1 April 2013 The status o
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