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1. 4 Set the System IP Subnet Mask and Default Gateway address values 5 Press CTRL C to exit to the Control Console menu 6 Log out option 4 in the Control Console menu described in Local access to the control console on page 10 reconnect that cable and restart the associated service If you disconnected a cable during the procedure Note Switched Rack PDU Installation and Quick Start Manual 11 How to Access a Configured Switched Rack PDU Overview Web interface Telnet SNMP FTP After the Switched Rack PDU is running on your network you can use several different interfaces to access the Switched Rack PDU To use the interfaces identified here see the User 5 Guide and the Addendum Note Use Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 0 and higher or Netscape 4 0 8 and higher to configure Switched Rack PDU options or to view the Event log 1 Address the Switched Rack PDU by its IP address or DNS name if configured 2 Enter the user name and password by default ape and ape for an Administrator or device and ape for a Device Manager You can use Telnet to access a Switched Rack PDU s control console from any computer on the same subnet 1 Ata command prompt use the following command line and press ENTER telnet address As address use the Switched Rack PDU s IP address or DNS name if configured 2 Enter the user name and password by default ape and ape for an Admini
2. www apc com Switched Rack Power Distribution Unit Installation and Quick Start Manual This manual is available in English on the enclosed CD AY 127 IVO AGATA Is O CD ROM 57 cuna Ed Dieses Handbuch ist in Deutsch auf der beiliegenden CD ROM verf gbar Ce manuel est disponible en francais sur le CD ROM ci inclus Questo manuale disponibile in italiano nel CD ROM allegato Instrukcja Obslugi w j zyku polskim jest dost pna na CD Este manual est disponible en espa ol en el CD ROM adjunto VIHCTPYKLINA NO MCTIOJIBSOBAHMIO HA PYCCKOM A3bIKE TIPATIAT AETC HA ANCKE CD Contents Preliminary Information voveo hp ow vg Features of the Switched Rack PDU 1 Additional documentation llle 2 Inventory 2 2 2 ET SE e Ra ee 2 Receiving inspection lt lt lt lt cee hn 2 InfraStruXure certified eee eee ee 2 Install the Switched Rack POU 1 1 2 ee Installation guidelines llle 3 Attach the cord retention tray 1 lt lt lt lt lt eee ee 3 How to attach cords to the tray 2 e 3 Install in an enclosure or rack lt lt lt rns 4 Install using the rubber feet provided 5 Quick Configuration 2 xs s s x aS e eS Cee Pes Y OVERVIEW lt a R wa T Re R Pa eer eae e tau es 8 6 Qe m Ta a T 6 TCP IP configuration methods leen 6
3. APC Management Card Wizard ccs 7 BOOTP amp DHCP configuration leen 7 Local access to the control console lle 10 Remote access to the control console 10 Control console 22 ea Eu sm EUER WE ee ee tp 11 How to Access a Configured Switched Rack PDU Overview i maw ose ee te a Pee ea Se ARSE EE 12 Web interface lt 9 e R K ce ee 12 TENET AN vets te ete pet KG NA then ne eta 12 SNMP Sara aou ud aer dios x E ate ferred Paka ws we I EUR RETE eee es 12 FIP a ANA uus AND ANA ON Nap ANGAS 12 How to Recover From a Lost Password Switched Rack PDU Installation and Quick Start Manual How to Download Firmware Updates Warranty and Service os ea rn lt lt e Re ER RA LR AUR ES Limited warranty 2 293 mew ee ee UR TS 15 Warranty limitations 22 lt ananuna nnan 15 Obtaining service llleleel re 15 Life Support Policy eu Eua kere eee nre ue General policy eee 16 Examples of life support devices l l 16 Switched Rack PDU Installation and Quick Start Manual Preliminary Information Features of the Switched American Power Conversion s Switched Rack Power Distribution Unit Rack PDU PDU is a stand alone network manageable device that allows programmable control of 8 16 or 24 power outlets through its Web SNMP or Control Console network interfaces Using the Swit
4. RFC2132 compliant DHCP server to configure the TCP IP settings for the Switched Rack PDU P REP This section briefly summarizes the Switched Rack PDU So communication with a DHCP server For more detail about See also how a DHCP server is used to configure the network settings for the Switched Rack PDU see DHCP Configuration in the User 5 Guide 1 The Switched Rack PDU sends a DHCP request that uses the following to identify itself Vendor Class Identifier APC by default Client Identifier by default the Switched Rack PDU s MAC address value User Class Identifier by default the identification of the Switched Rack PDU s application firmware 2 A properly configured DHCP server responds with a DHCP offer that includes all of the settings that the Switched Rack PDU needs for network communication The DHCP offer also includes the Vendor Specific Information option DHCP option 43 By default the Switched Rack PDU ignores DHCP offers that do not encapsulate the APC cookie in the Vendor Specific Information option using the following hexidecimal format Option 43 01 04 31 41 50 43 where The first byte 01 1s the code The second byte 04 is the length The remaining bytes 31 41 50 43 arethe APC cookie C See your DHCP server documentation to add code to SE the Vendor Specific Information option To disable the APC cookie requirement see Local access to the control console on page 10 To
5. in transit Enclose a letter with your name address RMA number and daytime phone number a copy of the sales receipt and a check as payment if applicable 5 Mark the RMA number clearly on the outside of the shipping carton 6 Ship by insured prepaid carrier to the address provided by the Customer Support technician Switched Rack PDU Installation and Quick Start Manual 15 Life Support Policy General policy Examples of life support devices 16 American Power Conversion APC does not recommend the use of any of its products in the following situations In life support applications where failure or malfunction of the APC product can be reasonably expected to cause failure of the life support device or to affect significantly its safety or effectiveness n direct patient care APC will not knowingly sell its products for use in such applications unless it receives in writing assurances satisfactory to APC that a the risks of injury or damage have been minimized b the customer assumes all such risks and c the liability of American Power Conversion is adequately protected under the circumstances The term ife support device includes but is not limited to neonatal oxygen analyzers nerve stimulators whether used for anesthesia pain relief or other purposes autotransfusion devices blood pumps defibrillators arrhythmia detectors and alarms pacemakers hemodialysis systems peritoneal dialysis systems n
6. 03 Cet appareil num rique de la classe A est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada SK IHE LAER REI mE ORAM TR RRR TR ERENT E HERR NE RIT COE ER ELE LC LST DES ett SEL Hb dal Tc 00 F8 BH CS FHS RES TYAPILEND WGX LIU VCCI A www apc com APC Worldwide Customer Support Customer support for this or any other APC product is available at no charge in any of the following ways Visit the APC Web site to find answers to frequently asked questions FAQs to access documents in the APC Knowledge Base and to submit customer support requests www apc com Corporate Headquarters Connect to localized APC Web sites for specific countries each of which provides customer support information www apc com support Global support with FAQs knowledge base and e support Contact an APC Customer Support center by telephone or e mail Regional centers APC headquarters U S Canada 1 800 800 4272 toll free Latin America 1 401 789 5735 USA Europe Middle East Africa 353 91 702020 Ireland Japan ORBLE DIPA Local country specific centers go to www apc com support contact for contact information Contact the APC representative or other distributor from whom you purchased your APC product for information on how to obtain local customer support Entire contents copyright O 2003 American Power Conversion All rights reserved Reproduction in whole o
7. c eng usrguide pdf contains additional information about the following topics related to the Switched Rack PDU Management interfaces User accounts Customizing setup Security The Addendum doc eng addendum pdf contains additional information about the following topics The Management Card Wizard Configuration utilities File transfers The Switched Rack PDU is shipped with the following items Quantity Item 1 Configuration cable 940 0144 1 Cord retention tray with 4 flat head screws 1 APC Switched Rack PDU Utility CD 2 Rack mount brackets with 8 flat head screws 4 Rubber feet 1 Warranty registration card Inspect the package and contents for shipping damage and make sure that all parts were sent Report any damage immediately to the shipping agent and report missing contents damage or other problems immediately to APC or your APC reseller The shipping materials are recyclable Please save them for later use or dispose of them appropriately This product is certified for use in APC InfraStruXure systems If you have InfraStruXure Manager as part of your system the Quick Configuration instructions in this document do not apply See instead the InfraStruXure Manager s documentation for more information Switched Rack PDU Installation and Quick Start Manual Install the Switched Rack PDU e If the PDU is installed in an enclosed communications rack the rec
8. change the control console s DHCP Cookie Is setting an Advanced option in the TCP IP menu see Remote access to the control console on page 10 Switched Rack PDU Installation and Quick Start Manual 9 Quick Configuration Local access to the You can use a local computer to connect to the PDU to access the control control console console 1 Select a serial port at the local computer and disable any service which uses that port 2 Use the configuration cable 940 0144 to connect the selected port to the serial port on the front panel of the PDU 3 Run a terminal program such as HyperTerminal and configure the selected port for 9600 bps 8 data bits no parity 1 stop bit and no flow control and save the changes 4 Press ENTER to display the User Name prompt 5 Use ape for the user name and password 6 See Control console on page 11 to finish the configuration Remote access to the From any computer on the same subnet as the Switched Rack PDU you control console can use ARP and Ping to assign an IP address to the Switched Rack PDU and then use Telnet to access that Switched Rack PDU s control console and configure the needed TCP IP settings you can use Telnet without first using ARP and Ping to n After the Switched Rack PDU has its IP address configured access that Switched Rack PDU Note 1 Use ARP to define an IP address for the Switched Rack PDU and use the Switched Rack PDU s MAC address i
9. ched Rack PDU you can do the following Set the following values for each outlet independently L Power On Delay Power Off Delay Reboot Duration L Set up power sequencing to avoid inrush current at system start up e Manage access to outlets through the following three types of user accounts Administrator Device Manager Outlet User Upgrade the Switched Rack PDU firmware without affecting the outlet state e L Provide up to twenty four Outlet User accounts e Import the event logs into a spreadsheet application Know that passwords are secure through the Switched Rack PDU s basic and MDS authentication e e Monitor the aggregate current draw of the Switched Rack PDU which helps avoid overloaded circuits The Switched Rack PDU does not provide power protection Therefore APC does not recommend plugging the unit directly into any unprotected power source such as Not ote a wall outlet lithium coin cell battery Do not attempt to replace the A The Switched Rack PDU contains a non replaceable Warning battery Switched Rack PDU Installation and Quick Start Manual 1 Preliminary Information Additional documentation Inventory Receiving inspection Please recycle InfraStruXure certified The Switched Rack PDU User s Guide and the Switched Rack PDU Addendum are available on the supplied CD or on the APC Web site www apc com The online User s Guide do
10. e a mounting position for the PDU with either the display or the rear facing out of the enclosure 2 Attach the mounting brackets to the PDU using the flat head screws provided 3 Choose a location for the unit Q The unit occupies one U space A notched hole on the enclosure s vertical rail indicates the middle of a U space Note 00 1U ooo Ao 4 Switched Rack PDU Installation and Quick Start Manual Install the Switched Rack PDU a Insert a caged nut provided with the enclosure above and below a notched hole on each vertical mounting rail in your chosen location b Align the mounting holes of the brackets with the installed caged nuts Insert and tighten screws IG GOGO OOO OOO OO OGG Y J J 3 1 1 uy t PP BN 2 nag NG il NAT EEEEEFEEFEEFEFEFEEEEFEFEEDE N N J ES Buepapeean EH Install using the rubber 1 Attach the rubber feet to the bottom of the Switched Rack PDU feet provided placing one in each corner 2 Place the PDU on an even surface where it will be accessible for connection procedures Switched Rack PDU Installation and Quick Start Manual 5 Quick Configuration Disregard the procedures in this section if you have APC A InfraStruXure Manager as part of your system See the InfraStruXure Manager s documentation for more Warning information Overview You must configure the followi
11. eonatal ventilator incubators ventilators for adults and infants anesthesia ventilators infusion pumps and any other devices designated as critical by the U S FDA Hospital grade wiring devices and leakage current protection may be ordered as options on many APC UPS systems APC does not claim that units with these modifications are certified or listed as hospital grade by APC or any other organization Therefore these units do not meet the requirements for use in direct patient care Switched Rack PDU Installation and Quick Start Manual Radio Frequency Interference Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party A responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment Warning This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with this user manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference The user will bear sole responsibility for correcting such interference This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 0
12. itched Rack PDU s default setting DHCP amp BOOTP for BOOT Mode causes it to discover the BOOTP server If a BOOTP server is unavailable see APC Management Card Wizard on page 7 Local access to the control console on page 10 or Remote access to the control console on page 10 to configure TCP IP settings 1 Enter the Switched Rack PDU s MAC and IP addresses the subnet mask and default gateway settings and an optional Bootup file name in the BOOTPTAB file of the BOOTP server Q For the MAC address look on the bottom of the PDU or on the Quality Assurance slip included in the package Note 2 When the Switched Rack PDU reboots the BOOTP server provides it with the TCP IP settings If you specified a bootup file name the Switched Rack PDU attempts to transfer that file from the BOOTP server using TFTP or FTP The Switched Rack PDU assumes all settings specified in the bootup file If you did not specify a bootup file name the Switched Rack PDU can be configured remotely by using Telnet or by using the Web interface user name and password are both ape by default See Remote access to the control console on page 10 for configuration instruction You must use the APC Management Card Wizard to create the bootup file To create a bootup file see the BOOTP See also Section in the Addendum AP Switched Rack PDU Installation and Quick Start Manual Quick Configuration DHCP You can use a RFC2131
13. n the ARP command For example to define an IP address of 156 205 14 141 for the Switched Rack PDU that has a MAC address of 00 c0 b7 63 9f 67 use one of the following commands Windows command format arp s 156 205 14 141 00 c0 b7 63 9 67 LINUX command format arp s 156 205 14 141 00 c0 b7 63 9f 67 For the MAC address look on the bottom of the PDU or on the Quality Assurance slip included in the package Note 2 Use Ping with a size of 113 bytes to assign the IP address defined by the ARP command For example Windows command format ping 156 205 14 141 1 113 LINUX command format ping 156 205 14 141 s 113 10 Switched Rack PDU Installation and Quick Start Manual Quick Configuration 3 Use Telnet to access the Switched Rack PDU at its newly assigned IP address For example telnet 156 205 14 141 4 Use ape for both User Name and Password 5 See Control console on this page to finish the configuration Control console After you log on at the control console as described in Local access to the control console on page 10 or Remote access to the control console on page 10 1 Choose Network from the Control Console menu 2 Choose TCP IP from the Network menu 3 If you are not using a BOOTP or DHCP server to configure the TCP IP settings select the Boot Mode menu Select Manual boot mode and then press ESC to return to the TCP IP menu Changes will take effect when you log out
14. ng TCP IP settings before the Switched Rack PDU can operate on a network IP address of the Switched Rack PDU Subnet mask Default gateway If a default gateway is unavailable use the IP address of a computer that is located on the same subnet as the Switched Rack PDU and that is usually running The Switched Rack Note PDU uses the default gateway to test the network when traffic is very light See Watchdog Features in the Introduction of the user s guide for more information about the watchdog role of the default gateway TCP IP configuration Use one of the following methods to define the TCP IP settings methods APC Management Card Wizard See APC Management Card Wizard on page 7 BOOTP or DHCP server See BOOTP amp DHCP configuration on page 7 Local computer See Local access to the control console on page 10 Networked computer See Remote access to the control console on page 10 6 Switched Rack PDU Installation and Quick Start Manual Quick Configuration APC Management Card You can use the APC Management Card Wizard at a Windows 98 Wizard Windows NT 4 0 Windows 2000 or Windows XP computer to configure a PDU 1 Insert the APC Switched Rack PDU Utility CD into a computer on your network 2 Launch the Wizard when prompted or if prompted to restart the computer access the Wizard from the Start menu after the computer has restarted 3 Wait for the Wizard to disc
15. ommended maximum ambient temperature should be no greater than 45 C Install the PDU so that there is air flow to the front and rear face of the unit Installation guidelines e e Install the PDU so that there is not an uneven mechanical load L Follow the nameplate ratings when connecting equipment to the supply circuit Consider the effect that overloading the circuits might have on over circuit protection and supply wiring L Maintain reliable earthing of the PDU Give particular consideration to supply connections that do not directly connect to the branch circuit L The PDU does not provide overcurrent protection Connect the PDU to an appropriately rated branch circuit e Install the PDU so that the power plug may be disconnected for service Attach the cord Attach the cord retention tray to the Switched Rack PDU using the four retention tray flat head screws provided How to attach cords to Attach the cord to the tray by looping the cord and securing it to the tray the tray using a wire tie The cord must be secured to the tray so that you can unplug it from the PDU without removing the wire tie Note Switched Rack PDU Installation and Quick Start Manual 3 Install the Switched Rack PDU Install in an enclosure or You can mount the Switched Rack PDU in a 19 inch NetShelter rack enclosure or rack or other EIA 310 D standard 19 inch rack To install the PDU in a NetShelter enclosure 1 Choos
16. over the unconfigured PDU then follow the on screen instructions option enabled you can use ape for both the user name If you leave the Start a Web browser when finished and password to access the Switched Rack PDU through Note your browser BOOTP amp DHCP The Boot Mode setting a TCP IP option in the Switched Rack PDU s configuration Network menu identifies how TCP IP settings will be defined The possible settings are Manual DHCP only BOOTP only and DHCP amp BOOTP the default setting configured DHCP or BOOTP server is available to provide TCP IP settings to the APC Switched Rack PDU If these servers are unavailable see APC Management Card Wizard on page 7 Local access to the control console on page 10 or Remote access to the control console on page 10 to configure the TCP IP settings Q The DHCP amp BOOTP setting assumes that a properly Note With Boot Mode set to DHCP amp BOOTP the Switched Rack PDU attempts to discover a properly configured server It first searches for a BOOTP server and then a DHCP server It repeats this pattern until it discovers a BOOTP or DHCP server For more information see BOOTP on page 8 or DHCP on page 9 Switched Rack PDU Installation and Quick Start Manual 7 Quick Configuration BOOTP You can use an RFC951 compliant BOOTP server to configure the TCP IP settings for the Switched Rack PDU If the BOOTP server is properly configured the Sw
17. process that typically takes approximately 15 seconds Press ENTER as many times as necessary to redisplay the User Name prompt then use ape for the user name and password If you take longer than 30 seconds to log on after the User Name prompt is redisplayed you must start the login procedure again at step 4 From the Control Console menu select System then User Manager Select Administrator and change the User Name and Password settings both of which are now defined as apc Press CTRL C and log off Q Reconnect any cable that you disconnected in step 2 and restart any service that you disabled in step 1 Note Switched Rack PDU Installation and Quick Start Manual 13 How to Download Firmware Updates 23 For a complete description on how to download a firmware upgrade for your Switched Rack PDU see the Addendum See also 0n the provided APC Switched Rack PDU Utility CD You can use a local computer that connects to the Switched Rack PDU through the serial port on the front of the unit 1 Select a serial port at the local computer and disable any service that uses that port 2 Use the configuration cable 940 0144 to connect the selected port to the RJ 12 serial port on the front panel of the Switched Rack PDU 3 Run a terminal program such as HyperTerminal and configure the selected port for 9600 bps 8 data bits no parity 1 stop bit and no flow control Save the changes 4 Press ENTER
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19. strator or device and ape for a Device Manager After you add the PowerNet MIB to a standard SNMP MIB browser you can use that browser for SNMP access to the Switched Rack PDU The default read community name is public the default read write community name is private You can use FTP enabled by default to download new firmware to the Switched Rack PDU or to access a copy of the Switched Rack PDU s event logs 1 Ata command prompt use the following command line and press ENTER ftp address As address use the Switched Rack PDU s IP address 2 Enter the user name and password by default ape and ape for an Administrator or device and ape for a Device Manager Switched Rack PDU Installation and Quick Start Manual How to Recover From a Lost Password You can use a local computer that connects to the Switched Rack PDU through the serial port on the front of the unit 1 Select a serial port at a local computer and disable any service that uses the port Use the configuration cable 940 0144 to connect the selected port to the serial port on the front panel of the PDU Run a terminal program such as HyperTerminal and configure the selected port for 9600 bps 8 data bits no parity 1 stop bit and no flow control and save the changes Press ENTER to display the User Name prompt 5 Press the Reset button on the Switched Rack PDU which causes 9 the Switched Rack PDU to restart a
20. twice to display the User Name prompt 5 Enter your user name and password both ape for administrators only and press ENTER 6 From the Control Console menu select System then Tools then XMODEM 7 The system will prompt you with Perform transfer with XMODEM CRC Type Yes and press ENTER 8 The system will then prompt you to choose a transfer rate and to change your terminal settings to match the transfer rate Press ENTER to set the Switched Rack PDU to accept the download 9 In the terminal program send the file using the XMODEM protocol Upon completion of the transfer the console will prompt you to restore the baud rate to normal A Do not interrupt the download Caution The Switched Rack PDU will reboot when the download is complete Upgrading the firmware will not interfere with the operation of the outlets Note 14 Switched Rack PDU Installation and Quick Start Manual Warranty and Service Limited warranty Warranty limitations Obtaining service APC warrants the Switched Rack PDU to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two years from the date of purchase Its obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing at its own sole option any such defective products This warranty does not apply to equipment that has been damaged by accident negligence or misapplication or has been altered or modified in any way This warranty applies only to the original p
21. urchaser Except as provided herein APC makes no warranties express or implied including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose Some jurisdictions do not permit limitation or exclusion of implied warranties therefore the aforesaid limitation s or exclusion s may not apply to the purchaser Except as provided above in no event will APC be liable for direct indirect special incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use of this product even if advised of the possibility of such damage Specifically APC is not liable for any costs such as lost profits or revenue loss of equipment loss of use of equipment loss of software loss of data costs of substitutes claims by third parties or otherwise This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary according to jurisdiction To obtain support for problems with your Switched Rack PDU 1 Note the serial number and date of purchase You can locate the serial number on the bottom of the Switched Rack PDU 2 Contact Customer Support at a phone number on the back cover of this document A technician will try to help you solve the problem by phone 3 If you must return the product the technician will give you a return material authorization RMA number If the warranty expired you will be charged for repair or replacement 4 Pack the unit carefully The warranty does not cover damage sustained

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