StarTech.com 1U Rackmount Power Switch 8 Outlet 15 Amp RS232 Serial Control PDU
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1. TQ Timer Quit Examples TQ 1 4 ON Cancel timer power on setting on port 4 of bank 1 TQ 1 4 ON Cancel timer power on setting on port 4 of bank 1 TQ 0 4 Cancel timer power on amp off setting on port 4 of bank 1 TQ 1 0 OF Cancel timer power off setting on all port of bank 1 TQ 0 0 ON Cancel timer power on setting on all port of all banks TQ 0 0 Cancel timer power on amp off setting on all port of all banks Notes If you have not specified either ON or OF as the command parameter it is assumed that this Timer Quit directive will be directed on both the Power ON and Power OFF settings that may exist for that specific port ST Status Examples ST 1 Show the system status of bank 1 ST 16 Show the system status of bank 16 ST 0 Show the system status of all banks UPGRADE Upgrade Firmware Example UPGRADE SETTIME Set Up System Date and Time Example 12 Instruction Manual SETTIME 2004 09 27 18 10 00 Set up the system Date and time to be 2004 09 27 18 10 00 GETTIME Get System Time Example GETTIME VER Firmware Version Examples VER 01 Show the firmware version of bank 1 VER 16 Show the firmware version of bank 16 VER 00 Show the firmware version of all banks 13 Instruction Manual Troubleshooting Problem One or more red ALARM LEDs is lit on the front panel of a switch Cause The port s displaying the error have experienced a hardware2. On Power Off Describes what action the software should execute on the switch at the given time Since this feature is designed for unattended operation you will not be warned when the port s power off After When Allows you to specify a specific time in 24 hour format to power the port s on or off up to 23 hours 59 minutes if When is selected or after a specific duration if After is selected up to 99 hours 59 minutes Hour Minutes Sets the time or duration of a power event in conjunction with the After When setting Shutdown When enabled it will power off the host computer after the power event has been executed NOTE If this option is selected you will be unable to access the management software until the host computer is powered on locally Choose OK to apply your changes to Cancel to discard them NOTE The power management software must be running and connected to the switch es in order to perform unattended power events If the software is closed or disconnected using the Connect gt Disconnect menu feature scheduled events will not occur Right click Menu feature If you right click anywhere on the main menu excluding the PC x power buttons or status indicators the following menu will appear ower on AJ Porte ol Beek Power off AJ Pow cf Bek 1 Poser co Facts al au GEN Foe Off AJ Fish of AU Baii This option offers a quick way to power all the ports on a specific bank or all ports on every bank on
3. or off Once you highlight and choose your selection from the menu you will see a confirmation prompt similar to the following E xj 15 r mm sanj t pon a prh si al maks Choose OK to confirm your selection or Cancel to return to the software 9 Instruction Manual Management Option III Terminal Session Since the power switch uses a serial interface you can also manage it using a terminal session through your preferred communications software HyperTerminal xterm Configure your software to the following settings Connection speed 9600 bps Data bits 8 Parity None Stop bits 1 Flow control None After the session has been established you have to hit the Enter key twice to go into command mode then you can input commands within the terminal program using the syntax detailed below This method is particularly useful if you need to manage the switch from a non Windows computer NOTES The commands are NOT case sensitive The commands do not require a strict double digit entry of bank number or port number such as ON 01 03 Power on bank 1 port 3 but can accept their single digit entries such as ON 1 3 and also allow multiple blank spaces in between its command parameters such as ON 1 3 e When using HyperTerminal and other terminal programs note that Scroll Lock should be OFF Otherwise you may not be able to enter commands Scroll Lock is OFF by default However if you cannot
4. panel marked POWER IN Connect the opposite end to an appropriate power outlet Ensure the cooling vents on both sides of the product are unobstructed 2 Instruction Manual 2 Safely power down the devices you wish to connect to the switch 3 Connect the power plug for each device to OUTLET 1 through OUTLET 8 on the rear panel of the switch 4 You can power on each device by pressing the corresponding white button on the front panel of the switch When powered the green on status LED will light underneath each button on the front panel Cascading Multiple Switches One of the unique features of this product is the ability to combine up to 16 switches to expand the total number of devices you can manage through the front panels and software to 128 in total Cascading requires the use of a standard Ethernet UTP unshielded twisted pair patch cable properly terminated with RJ 45 connectors on each end 1 Place or mount the switches in the same manner as you did in the previous section Ensure the cooling vents on both sides of the product are unobstructed 2 With the existing unit powered on connect one end of the Ethernet patch cable to the STACKING OUT RJ 45 port on the rear panel of the new switch you are installing 3 Connect the opposite end of the Ethernet patch cable to the RJ 45 STACKING IN port on the rear panel of the existing unit 4 Connect the female end of the power cord to the connector on the left han
5. problem Correction Power the problem port s and or the switch on and off 2 3 times If this does not correct the problem contact Technical Support Problem The CURRENT indicator on the front panel is flashing Cause The unit is experiencing a small overload Correction Power off and or remove unnecessary devices from the switch to reduce the overall load to 15 amps or less Problem The switch does not have any power but the wall power outlet is functional and the power cord is snugly connected to the rear panel Cause Excess loads may have caused the internal breaker in the switch to trip open Correction Press the RESET button on the rear panel to reset the unit Remove devices to avoid an overload and test the switch again Problem The Server Remote Control management software cannot connect to the switch Cause There is a configuration error or a loose connection Correction 1 Ensure that you are using the correct serial cable and that the connections between the serial switch and the Server Remote Control computer are snug 2 Ensure the Com Port setting on the General tab on the Setting gt Configuration menu is correct and manually select the correct port number from the list if necessary management software only 14 Instruction Manual Specifications Input Voltage 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz Output Voltage 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz Depends on power input Front Panel Controls 8 x Power On Off Current Load In
6. type in commands please check the ScrollLock status which can be viewed on status bar at the bottom of your HyperTerminal window If ScrollLock is ON hit Scroll Lock key again to reset it Notes 1 A port number of 0 represents all ports while a bank number of 0 represents all cascaded banks 2 If the bank number in any command is 0 then the corresponding port number must also be 0 therefore syntax like command 0 4 or port 4 on all cascaded banks is not valid Commands HELP or Show Help Menu Show the Help Menu on the HyperTerminal screen Examples HELP QUIT Exit serial command mode Examples QUIT Notes 10 Instruction Manual Once you exit serial command mode you have to hit Enter twice again to restart the serial command mode ON Power ON Power on one all AC outlet port s immediately Examples ON 1 4 Power on port 4 on bank 1 immediately ON 1 0 Power on all ports on bank 1 immediately ON 0 0 Power on all ports on all cascaded banks immediately OF Power OFF Examples OF 1 4 Power off bank 1 port 4 immediately OF 1 0 Power off bank 1 all ports immediately OF 0 0 Power off all ports on all cascaded banks immediately TA Timer Activate at specific time point Examples TA 1 4 ON 01 22 50 Set timer to power on port 4 on bank 1 exactly at 01 22 50 TA 1 0 ON 00 10 00 Set timer to power on all ports on bank 1 exactly at 00 10 00 T
7. A 0 0 OF 01 00 00 Set timer to power off all ports on all cascaded banks at 01 00 00 The system time should be calibrated before using this command for the first time TF Timer Activate after specific time duration Examples TF 1 4 ON 03 25 56 Set timer to power on port 4 on bank 1 exactly after 3 hour 25 minutes and 56 seconds TF 1 0 ON 00 10 00 Set timer to power on all ports on bank 1 exactly after 10 minutes TF 0 0 OF 01 00 00 Set timer to power off all ports on all cascaded banks after 1 hour ED Timer Activate every day at a specific time Examples ED 1 4 ON 02 12 20 Set timer to power on port 4 on bank 1 exactly every day at 02 12 20 ED 1 0 ON 00 10 00 Set timer to power on all ports on bank 1 exactly every day at 00 10 00 ED 0 0 OF 01 00 00 Set timer to power off all ports on all cascaded banks every day at 01 00 00 Notes 11 Instruction Manual The clock uses 24 hour format 5 00 pm is the same as 17 00 EW Timer Activate every week at a specific time point Examples EW 1 4 ON 1 01 22 50 Set timer to power on port 4 on bank 1 every Monday at 01 22 50 EW 1 0 ON 3 00 10 00 Set timer to power on all ports on bank 1 every Wednesday at 00 10 00 EW 0 0 OF 5 01 00 00 Set timer to power off all ports on all cascaded banks every Friday at 01 00 00 Notes A day of 0 represents Sunday 1 represents Monday and so on through Saturday 6 for this reason
8. Power Remote Control 8 Outlet AC Remote Power Control Switch with Serial Interface PCMS815SHNA Instruction Manual The Professionals Source for Hard to Find Computer Parts FCC Compliance Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Use of Trademarks Registered Trademarks and other Protected Names and Symbols This manual may make reference to trademarks registered trademarks and other protected n
9. ames and or symbols of third party companies not related in any way to StarTech com Where they occur these references are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent an endorsement of a product or service by StarTech com or an endorsement of the product s to which this manual applies by the third party company in question Regardless of any direct acknowledgement elsewhere in the body of this document StarTech com hereby acknowledges that all trademarks registered trademarks service marks and other protected names and or symbols contained in this manual and related documents are the property of their respective holders Instruction Manual Table of Contents INtrOdUCHION aii icc it dee eee Hee are aad ee ee be ee 1 Before You Begin 2 i scc00c seen s riba EE cane sees eee nee ed 1 System Requirements 0000 c cece eee cette teens 1 0 9 0 ee eee a ee ee ee 1 Site Preparation Considerations 0 00s eee eee eee eee 2 Installing the Switch and Connecting Devices 0 00eeeeeeee 2 Cascading Multiple Consoles Switches 000 eee e eee e eens 3 Using the Front Panel s 22 6 cc 220 ecs se ceee eee tee eeenee eevee ee sees 3 Management Option I Server Remote Control 20200eeeee 4 Management Option II Management Software 202000e00 6 Management Option Ill Terminal Session 20000eeeeeeee 10 Troubleshooting cece eee eee eee ee 14 Specificat
10. d side of the rear panel on the new switch Connect the opposite end to an appropriate power outlet 5 Safely power down the devices you wish to connect to the switch 6 Connect the power plug for each device to OUTLET 1 through OUTLET 8 on the rear panel of the switch 7 You can power on each device by pressing the corresponding white button on the front panel of the switch When powered the green on status LED will light underneath each button on the front panel NOTE Cascaded switches will assume the bank number as indicated by the green digital display on the front panel in the order they are powered on For management purposes connect and power up cascaded switches in the order that will reflect which bank number you want assigned to each switch See the next section for more information about the bank number indicator Using the Front Panel Farman ferme Conrad tartihi The Front Panel 3 Instruction Manual The front panel is an easy way to determine the power status of the devices connected to the switch and and the overall power load being experienced by the switch at any time The following is an explanation of the buttons and indicators on the front panel CURRENT The measurement of the current power load of the switch measured in amps If the number on the display is blinking the switch is overloaded and one or more devices should be powered off to bring the load for that switch below 15 amps 1 8 Pressin
11. dicator amps Bank Number Indicator 8 x Power LED 8 x Alarm State LED Host Computer Interface RS 232 Serial User Interface Front Panel Power Switch Management Software Max Combined Switches 16 units via UTP Cable Cascade Cascade Interface 1 x RJ 45 input 1 x RJ 45 output Operating Environment 32 113 F 0 45 C 10 90 Rel Humidity Storage Environment 4 158 F 20 70 C 10 90 Rel Humidity Dimensions LxWxH 16 14 x 6 5 x 1 75 410 x 165 x 44 5 mm 15 Instruction Manual Technical Support StarTech com s lifetime technical support is an integral part of our commitment to provide industry leading solutions If you ever need help with your product visit www startech com support and access our comprehensive selection of online tools documentation and downloads Warranty Information This product is backed by a one year warranty In addition StarTech com warrants its products against defects in materials and workmanship for the periods noted following the initial date of purchase During this period the products may be returned for repair or replacement with equivalent products at our discretion The warranty covers parts and labor costs only StarTech com does not warrant its products from defects or damages arising from misuse abuse alteration or normal wear and tear Limitation of Liability In no event shall the liability of StarTech com Ltd and StarTech com USA LLP or their officers direct
12. ersion of the firmware consult the documentation that came with the Server Remote Control For the most current version of the manual and additional product information please visit www startech com 1 Connect the male end of a RS 232 straight through serial cable provided to the port marked RS 232 on the rear panel of the power switch 2 Connect the opposite end to the DTE serial port on your Server Remote Control unit The location and label of this port varies by product is marked as DTE Serial on the front panel of the SV1110IPEXT 3 Access the Web interface on your Server Remote Control by using a standard Web browser and entering the IP address of the unit Consult your documentation or your System Administrator for assistance in locating the IP address of your unit and accessing the Web interface if necessary Instruction Manual 4 Login to the Server Remote Control as admin Choose the Admin Setup option from the navigation bar at the top of the screen 5 From the Admin Setup menu choose Setup compatibility with host system external KVM external power bar 6 Go to the External Power Bar menu The default setting is None Feature disabled Select Remote Power Control Switch from the menu The unit will activate the feature and return you to the menu after a short refresh period External Power Bar Bamiie Aeee Ladki raich Disable USB feytas Muuse Cinuiaihtn 7 Choose the Home option from the navigation toolba
13. from manufacturer to manufacturer and model to model consult your computer s documentation for information on how to access this setting on your computer 17 Revised 17 February 2005 Rev A
14. g this button supplies power to the corresponding port on the rear panel of the switch When the port is powered holding this button for approximately 5 seconds and then releasing will power off the port This is not an automated shutdown feature Use normal procedures for shutting down the operating system before turning off any port to avoid losing data ALARM This light should not be lit under normal operating conditions If the light is on the corresponding port is experiencing a hardware fault For more information see the Troubleshooting section of the manual ON When lit the corresponding port is powered BANK Indicates what unique number is assigned to the switch being managed if two or more units are cascaded An un cascaded unit is always assigned bank 01 Other units will automatically assume the next available bank number in the order they are powered on This is important when using advanced features in the management software Management Option I Server Remote Control If you are using a StarTech com Server Remote Control product to manage your server s you can use its built in support for this power switch to create a complete remote management solution The instructions presented here may vary from what you see on your screen depending on which StarTech com Server Remote Control product you are using and what firmware version is installed For further assistance in locating and activating this option in your v
15. hes You can select Auto recommended or choose a serial port number from 1 to 8 Auto connect ioPower on Start When checked forces the management software to connect to the switch es automatically If disabled you must choose Connect from the Setting menu to begin a session The setting is unchecked by default Touch Panel Power ON OFF Confirmation Prompt Sets whether the software will warn you before powering a port on or off from the main menu This setting in checked by default recommended Choose OK to apply your changes to Cancel to discard them m E l Sa a Lim a ar g aF a 2a asp j ef j S af a ama ar ai Eo Eo Fast ai iis JE f 1 apm F ap 5 Sja SF aF zo m aaa fo goes The Time tab The Time Tab This menu allows you to schedule power events using the drop boxes on the menu Enable When checked will cause the event to occur If unchecked the event will not occur even when values are entered Instruction Manual Bank and Port Specifies which switch the bank and what port on that bank that the power event applies to A setting of 0 means all in the software For example bank 0 port 0 will apply the action to all ports on all banks Bank 2 port 0 will apply the event to all ports on bank 2 You cannot use a port setting other than 0 when the bank setting is 0 i e bank 0 port 2 meaning port 2 on every switch If that situation occurs the software will ignore the event Power
16. hysical front panel of the switch es See the previous section for more information The software uses a short form to identify ports and banks on prompts and dialog boxes 0105 refers to bank 1 port 5 1202 refers to bank 12 port 2 and so on Powering units on and off You can power ports on a given switch by clicking the corresponding virtual PC x button on the main menu s graphical representation When clicked the software will display the following prompts Eh Dhi ote mmi Ph jee el TEE E i Confirmation to power on the port on bank 1 port 3 Confirmation to power off the port on bank 2 port 3 Menu functions File gt Exit Choosing the Exit option from the File menu closes the management software Alternatively you can also use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl X Setting gt Connect Choosing Connect from the Setting menu will cause the host computer to connect with the switches attached via the serial port Setting gt Disconnect Choosing Disconnect from the Setting menu will cause the host computer to stop monitoring the switch es Setting gt Configuration This menu allows you to adjust the behavior of the switch management software and access advanced time management features Instruction Manual o feted tass U tar Pe ee ee wea Ja Eiman n The General tab The General Tab Select Com Port This option changes the serial port that the host computer will use to connect to the switc
17. ions i lt cess epci gs cne Skis den E E E AE ER anes eietaye saree E aan 15 Technical SUpport s seresa cece eee eee vena eee teed edene eee eed eet 16 Warranty Information 0 0 0c cee eee eee 16 Appendix A Configuring Your Computers for Remote Restarts 17 Instruction Manual Introduction Thank you for purchasing a StarTech com remote power control switch This product is the perfect complement to our IP based Server Remote Control product line or can be used as a standalone power management solution Using a serial interface you can remotely manage the power status of up to eight devices For additional flexibility you can use industry standard Ethernet patch cables to cascade up to 16 remote power control switches together so that you can control up to 128 devices over a single connection Features e Ideal accessory to StarTech com s Server Remote Control product line or as a standalone power management solution Manage the power requirements of up to 8 computers or other devices from a single switch e Versatile cascade feature allows you to combine up to 16 power management switches to control up to 128 devices Access the features of the management switch from its easy to use software interface or from the front panel e Easy setup using industry standard cabling and rack mountable form factor Before You Begin System Requirements A StarTech com Server Remote Control console i e SV1110IPEXT wi
18. oftware to remotely manage devices and it should be in close proximity to the switch unit 2 Connect the male end of a RS 232 straight through serial cable provided to the port marked RS 232 on the rear panel of the power switch 3 Connect the opposite end to the serial port on your computer The labelling and location varies from model to model consult your documentation or System Administrator for assistance Insert the CD that came with the switch into the host computer s CD ROM drive 4 Create a folder on a local drive of the host computer This is the folder that will hold the files for the software on the host computer Use a folder location and name of your choosing 5 Open My Computer and double click the icon that represents the CD ROM drive Highlight the files PowerSW1 exe and define ini and choose Copy from the Edit menu 6 Open the folder you created in step 4 using My Computer or Windows Explorer Choose Paste from the Edit menu You may wish to place a shortcut to PowerSW1 exe in an easily accessible place such as the Windows desktop When you launch the software you will be presented with the following menu Clickable Power button PPP PP EPE we mPPPP PPP am mPPP PPP FP ue Main Menu Instruction Manual The main menu of the management software is a graphical representation of the front panel of the bank 01 switch unit and any switches cascaded to it The information displayed corresponds to the p
19. ors employees or agents for any damages whether direct or indirect special punitive incidental consequential or otherwise loss of profits loss of business or any pecuniary loss arising out of or related to the use of the product exceed the actual price paid for the product Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages If such laws apply the limitations or exclusions contained in this statement may not apply to you 16 Instruction Manual Appendix A Configuring Your Computers for Remote Restarts Since most current computers use intelligent power supplies that have advanced power management capabilities once they are powered off from the switch their BIOSes must be configured to return to a powered state when power is restored Most computers have a hardware configuration utility usually called setup that you can access during the startup process by pressing a key or combination of keys on the keyboard Since the act of powering off a port on the console is similar to a power failure to the power electronics inside the computer a setting must be changed that allows the computer to start when a port is turned back on Look for a feature in your computer s configuration utility that may be similar to State After Power Failure Ensure that it is set to on so the switch can start the computer without manual intervention As configuration utilities vary significantly
20. previously i e breakers being tripped you should consult a qualified electrician to resolve those problems before beginning installation If you are installing the switch in a new site and have not been running the devices you are connecting to the switch together before you should inventory the requirements of the devices you are installing and consult a qualified electrician to ensure the electrical infrastructure will support the combined load of all the devices together without potential problems Note the following considerations when connecting devices to the power management switch 1 The load of any single port cannot exceed 6 amps 2 The total load of all connected devices cannot exceed 15 amps NOTE Do not connect devices such as UPSes uninterruptible power supplies extension cords power bars etc to any port on the switch If you wish to use a UPS solution plug the power management switch into a UPS of sufficient capacity to handle the simultaneous load of every device on the switch While it does not void the warranty the use of a UPS with the power management switch is not supported by StarTech com Installing the Switch and Connecting Devices ani i EPLF DITAN Lr ad TL i EAL I Are Ee The Rear Panel 1 Place the power management switch near the devices you wish to use mounting it in your rack or cabinet if desired Connect the female end of the power cord to the connector on the left hand side of the rear
21. r at the top of the screen You will see the following controls underneath the thumbnail image of the remote system desktop Power Contra SB eee ee a Jorn OFF EET kee I yde Turn OFF ON Turns power for an outlet ON or OFF depending on its state when the button is pressed This action is the same as holding and pressing the white button for that outlet on the front panel of the power switch You must choose OK or Cancel in a dialog box before the switch carries out the action Cycle Turns an outlet OFF for a short interval and re powers it automatically Available only when the outlet s state is ON Total Current The total current load on the switch being monitored Instruction Manual Management Option II Management Software The management software allows you to power devices attached to your switch es on and off and program advanced timer features to automate power events Please see Appendix A Configuring Your Computers for Remote Restarts for important additional information NOTE It is recommended that you disable or uninstall any existing monitoring software installed on the host computer that uses the serial port such as UPS automation software as it may interfere with the communication between the switch and the computer 1 Choose a computer to be the host for the management software Note that this should be a computer that will not be plugged into the switch if you will be using the provided s
22. th an available DTE serial connection OR a host computer running Windows 95 or later with an available RS 232 serial port standalone operation For standalone operation only The host computer must have an optical drive CD ROM DVD ROM for software installation Contents This package should contain e 1 x Remote Power Control Switch e 1 x Power Cord e 1 x RS 232 straight through serial cable e 1 x Software Installation CD e 1 x Instruction Manual Instruction Manual Site Preparation Considerations PLEASE READ IMPORTANT To avoid overloading the power management switch and exceeding the electrical tolerances of your site it is important that you know the power consumption requirements of the devices you will be connecting before attempting an installation of this product Most items have their power consumption characteristics printed on the outside of the device on the power adapter if applicable or in their documentation If you are unsure about the power needs of any device you wish to connect to the switch contact the manufacturer or your System Administrator If you are installing the switch into an existing site and are not altering other components of your setup i e adding an additional computer it is likely you will simply have to concern yourself with the devices you are connecting and not with the electrical installation of the site itself If you have experienced power related problems at the site
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