ATEN PE7216 User Manual
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- Page 1 ATEN NRGence™ PE7216 / PE7324 PE8216 / PE8324 16 / 24-Outlet Metered eco PDU User Manual...
- Page 2 eco PDU PE Series User Manual EMC Information FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INTERFERENCE STATEMENT 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.
- Page 3 Dispose of used batteries according to the relevant instructions. User Information Online Registration Be sure to register your product at our online support center: International http://eservice.aten.com Telephone Support For telephone support, call this number: International 886-2-8692-6959 China 86-400--810-0-810 Japan 81-3-5615-5811 Korea 82-2-467-6789 North America 1-888-999-ATEN ext 4988 1-949-428-1111...
- Page 4 ATEN is not liable for any loss or damage.
- Page 5 Check to make sure that all components are in working order. If you encounter any problem, please contact your dealer. The eco PDU PE Series standard package consists of: 1 PE7216 / PE7324 / PE8216 / PE8324 Power Distribution Unit 1 power cord (PE7216 / PE8216 only) 1 mounting kit...
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
PE7216 / PE8216 ........ - Page 7 eco PDU PE Series User Manual Network Configuration........25 Changing the Administrator Login .
- Page 8 eco PDU PE Series User Manual Recovery Procedure: ........66 Technical Support.
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Page 9: About This Manual
The product may have been updated, with features and functions added, improved, or removed since the release of this manual. For an up-to-date user manual, visit https://www.aten.com/global/en. -
Page 10: Conventions
eco PDU PE Series User Manual Conventions This manual uses the following conventions: Monospaced Indicates text that you should key in. Indicates keys you should press. For example, [Enter] means to press the Enter key. If keys need to be chorded, they appear together in the same bracket with a plus sign between them: [Ctrl+Alt]. -
Page 11: Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 1 Introduction Overview ATEN NRGence PE7216 / PE7324 / PE8216 / PE8324 eco PDUs are intelligent PDUs that contain 16 or 24 AC power outlets, and are available in various IEC or NEMA socket configurations. PE8 series features NRGence’s proactive overload protection, which automatically powers off outlets when a current overload occurs. - Page 12 Chapter 1. Introduction access for multiple computer/server installationinfrastructures and allocate power resources in the most efficient way. Note: 1. Sensors are optional accessories. A sensor-enabled installation is required to generate a more complete energy-efficient data and chart. Higher sensor installation density is helpful to generate more accurate data.
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Page 13: Comparison Chart
eco PDU PE Series User Manual Comparison Chart Metering Outlet Model Inlet / Cord Outlets Level Switching PE7216B NEMA 6-20P 14 x IEC 60320 C13 + PDU / 2 x IEC 60320 C19 1 x Bank / PE8216B Yes 16/16 Outlet PE7216G IEC 60320 C20... -
Page 14: Features
Chapter 1. Introduction Features Power Distribution Space saving 0U rack mount design with rear mounting Various IEC outlet models 2 digit 7-segment front panel LED showing PDU / Phase / Bank / Outlet 3 digit 7-segment front panel LED showing Current / Voltage / Power Dissipation, IP address, and readings from up to 4 environment sensors ... -
Page 15: Management
Real-time aggregate current, voltage, power, and power dissipation displayed in a browser-based UI for monitoring at the PDU, bank and outlet level (PE7216/PE8216 offers 1 bank metering; PE7324/PE8324 offers 2 bank metering) Alert notification for selected events (on, off, recycle, failure, exceeding threshold settings, etc.), via blinking LEDs (locally), SMTP, and SNMP... -
Page 16: Proactive Overload Protection (Pop)
Chapter 1. Introduction Real-time environment sensor monitoring Plotting/monitoring of all PE devices Exceed threshold alert through SMTP and System log Power Analysis report Note: eco DC is designed to work with NRGence PDUs and is bundled with all PE series packages. -
Page 17: Requirements
eco PDU PE Series User Manual Requirements Browsers accessing the eco PDU must support TLS 1.0. For cold booting of attached computers, the computer's BIOS must support Wake on LAN or System after AC Back. For Safe Shutdown: ... -
Page 18: Optional Accessories
Sensors can be managed via the eco PDU’s built-in graphical user interface (GUI) or with the NRGence eco DC that can be downloaded from the ATEN website. The download link can be found on the software CD provided with the eco PDU package. - Page 19 eco PDU PE Series User Manual kinds of cable securing device could potentially result in irreversible damage or harm to the device or users. For a list of compatible cable holders, please refer to the Compatible Products section on the product web page.
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Page 20: Components
Chapter 1. Introduction Components PE7216 / PE8216 PE8216 PE7216 Note: The PE7216 / PE8216 unit components are identical except for the outlet LEDs — the PE7216 has none while the PE8216 has 16, as shown by number 5 above. - Page 21 LEDs PE8216 (x 16) only. These LEDs indicate outlet status. Lights orange for powered on. Off for powered off. Note: Holes for ATEN Lok-U-Plug cable holders are located around the outlets. See Securing the Cables, page 21, for further information.
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Page 22: Pe7324 / Pe8324
Chapter 1. Introduction PE7324 / PE8324 PE7324 PE8324... - Page 23 eco PDU PE Series User Manual Note: The PE7324 / PE8324 unit components are identical except for the outlet LEDs — the PE7324 has none while the PE8324 has 24, as shown by number 5 above. Item Description power outlets* 24 in total, see page 3 for details.
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Page 24: Port And Led Panel (All Models)
Chapter 1. Introduction Port and LED Panel (All models) Item Description ID section The ID of the selected PDU / Phase / Bank / Outlet appears in the LED display window. When PDU/Phase LED is lit, the LED display window displays ... - Page 25 eco PDU PE Series User Manual Item Description sensor ports External sensors plug into these four RJ-11 ports. See Environment Sensors, page 8, and Securing the Sensors, page 22, for further information. reset button This button is recessed and must be pushed with a thin object, such as the end of a paper clip.
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Page 27: Chapter 2. Hardware Setup
Chapter 2 Hardware Setup Before You Begin 1. Important safety information regarding the placement of this device is provided on page 63. Please review it before proceeding. 2. Make sure that power to all the devices you will be connecting have been turned off. -
Page 28: Pdu Placement
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup PDU Placement For safety reasons, the eco PDU shall NOT be installed with the power sockets facing up or down, and thus should only be installed with the power sockets facing out from a vertical position, as shown below: Right. -
Page 29: Installation
2. For each device you want to connect, use its power cable to connect the device's AC socket to any available outlet on the eco PDU. Use ATEN Lok-U-Plug cable holders to secure them. -
Page 30: Installation Diagram
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Page 31: Securing The Cables
PDU PE Series User Manual Securing the Cables For added safety, use ATEN Lok-U-Plug cable holders to secure the cables of your powered devices in place on the eco PDU. Secure the cable holders using the specially designed holes around the individual power outlets, as shown below: Note: 1. -
Page 32: Securing The Sensors
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Securing the Sensors Connect the sensors to the eco PDU’s front panel sensor ports and secure them using sensor mounts, tie wraps, and adhesive cable tie holders. If you use a tie wrap to secure the sensor, tighten the tie wrap over the recessed channel on the sensor, as shown in the following diagram: Note: 1. -
Page 33: Chapter 3. Basic Operation And First-Time Setup
PDU device and monitor power status of the equipment connected to it. NRGence eco DC can be downloaded from the ATEN website, along with a separate eco DC user manual. SNMP NRGence eco PDUs support any 3rd-party V1, V2, V3 SNMP manager software. -
Page 34: First-Time Setup
Chapter 3. Basic Operation and First-Time Setup First-Time Setup Once the eco PDU installation and connections have been completed, the Administrator shall start configuring its network parameters, including changing the default Administrator login settings and adding users. The easiest way to accomplish this is to log in to it with a browser using a PC within the same LAN. -
Page 35: Network Configuration
eco PDU PE Series User Manual Network Configuration To set up the network, do the following: 3. Click the Setup. The Device Configuration page, similar to the one below, appears. 4. Fill in the fields according to the information provided under Device Configuration, page 43. -
Page 36: Changing The Administrator Login
Chapter 3. Basic Operation and First-Time Setup Changing the Administrator Login To change the default Administrator username and password, do the following: 1. Click User. Once users have been added to the system, the Accounts page displays a detailed list of users — with more information about them in the large central panel: 2. -
Page 37: Chapter 4. Logging In
Chapter 4 Logging In Logging In The eco PDU can be accessed via a supported Internet browser from any platform. Note: Browsers must support TLS 1.0. To access the eco PDU do the following: 1. Open your browser and specify the IP address of the eco PDU you want to access in the browser's URL location bar. -
Page 38: The Eco Pdu Main Page
Chapter 4. Logging In The eco PDU Main Page After you have successfully logged in, the eco PDU main page comes up with the Energy Connections page displayed: Note: The screen depicts an Administrator’s page. Depending on the type of user logged in and its permissions, and your PE model, not all of these elements may appear. -
Page 39: Page Components
Help Connects to the online help section on the ATEN website for the device’s configuration and operation. Logout Click this button to log out of your eco PDU session. - Page 40 Chapter 4. Logging In This Page Intentionally Left Blank...
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Page 41: Chapter 5. Energy
Chapter 5 Energy Energy Connections When you log in to the eco PDU, the interface opens with its default selection of Energy Connections, with the PDU Status, Bank Status, and Outlet → Status sections displayed in the main panel. Note: Only enabled eco PDU models will display the Bank Status and/or Outlet Status submenus. - Page 42 Chapter 5. Energy PDU Status All eco PDU models support PDU device level monitoring. The PDU Status section allows you to set up a power management configuration for the PDU device as a whole: PDU Threshold Settings These fields are used to set the maximum, minimum, and fluctuation threshold settings for the Aggregate Current, Voltage, Power, and Aggregate Power Dissipation.
- Page 43 eco PDU PE Series User Manual Bank Status All eco PDU models support Bank level monitoring. The Bank Status section allows you to set up a power management configuration for each of the individual banks: Threshold Settings These fields are used to set the maximum, minimum, and fluctuation threshold settings for the Aggregate Current, Voltage, Power, and Power Dissipation.
- Page 44 Chapter 5. Energy Outlet Status If your eco PDU models supports outlet level power management, threshold settings and manual on/off/reboot switching can be performed on this page. Threshold Settings These fields are used to set the maximum, minimum, and fluctuation threshold settings for the Aggregate Current, Voltage, Power, and Power Dissipation.
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Page 45: Configuration
eco PDU PE Series User Manual Configuration The Configuration page is used to configure the settings of the eco PDU at the bank and individual power outlet level: POP Setting This section allows you to configure the settings for NRGence’s exclusive Proactive Overload Protection (POP) technology. - Page 46 Chapter 5. Energy Outlet Configuration This page lets you set up the power management configuration for the selected outlet. The meanings of the field headings are described in the following table Heading Meaning Outlet Name Each outlet can be given a distinctive name. The maximum number of characters is 15.
- Page 47 eco PDU PE Series User Manual Heading Meaning Remote Turn Kill the Power: If selected, the eco PDU waits for the amount of time ON Method set by the Power Off Delay field, and then turns the Outlet's power Off. A cold (non-safe) shutdown is performed. MAC Address In order to use either of the Safe Shutdown and Restart methods, the MAC address of the computer connected to the outlet must be filled in here.
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Page 49: Chapter 6. User Management
Chapter 6 User Management Overview Selecting the User tab brings up the Accounts menu, with the Administrator Information and User Information displayed in the main panel: Note: There is a pre-installed administrator account. It can be used to set up the device and to begin creating users and groups. -
Page 50: User Information
Chapter 6. User Management User Information To add a user, do the following: 1. Select the user type in the Management drop-down menu. 2. Key in a name and password in the Name and Password fields. 3. Set the outlet-by-outlet permissions of the user in the Outlet field. 4. -
Page 51: Chapter 7. Log
Chapter 7 The eco PDU keeps a record of all transactions that take place on its installation, and stores up to 128 events at a any given time. -
Page 52: The System Log Event List
Chapter 7. Log The System Log Event List Clicking on a device in the Sidebar displays its log events in the main panel’s log event list. Clicking the Refresh button updates the log list with the latest events. ... -
Page 53: Chapter 8 Setup
This item displays the eco PDU’s MAC address. Firmware Version This item displays the current firmware version. You can check if there are any newer versions available on the ATEN website. Rack Location This field lets you give the rack location a unique name for easy Name reference. - Page 54 Chapter 8. Setup Service Ports As a security measure, if a firewall is being used, the Administrator can specify the port numbers that the firewall will allow. If a port other than the default is used, users must specify the port number as part of the IP address when logging in.
- Page 55 eco PDU PE Series User Manual IPv4 Configuration The PDU’s IPv4 IP and DNS addresses (the traditional method of specifying IP addresses) can either be assigned automatically (DHCP), or manually, by specifiying a fix IP address. For dynamic IP address assignment, select the Obtain IP address automatically radio button.
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Page 56: Event Notification
Chapter 8. Setup Event Notification The Event Notification section is divided into three sections: SMTP Settings, SNMP Trap Receivers, and Syslog Server. Each section is described below. Note: SMTP communications are supported on Port 25. SMTP Settings To have the eco PDU device send e-mail reports from the SMTP server, do the following: 1. - Page 57 eco PDU PE Series User Manual Note: If you are sending the report to more than one e-mail address, separate the addresses with a semicolon or comma, depending on the specified mail server. The total cannot exceed 256 characters. SNMP Trap Receivers Up to four SNMP management stations can be specified.
- Page 58 Chapter 8. Setup 5. Key in the auth/privacy password(s) that correspond to each of the stations. Syslog Server To record all events that take place on the eco PDU devices, and write them to the eco PDU Syslog server, do the following: 1.
- Page 59 eco PDU PE Series User Manual Date/Time The Date/Time dialog page sets the eco PDU’s time parameters: Set the parameters according to the information described below. Time Zone To establish the time zone that the eco PDU is located in, use the Time Zone drop-down menu to choose the city that most closely corresponds to where it is at.
- Page 60 Chapter 8. Setup Manual Input Use this section to specify the eco PDU’s date and time manually. Click the calendar icon and select a calendar entry for the date. Key the time into the Time field, using the HH:MM:SS (hours, minutes, seconds) format.
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Page 61: Security
eco PDU PE Series User Manual Security The Security page controls access to the eco PDU. Login Failures Allowed sets the number of consecutive failed login attempts that are permitted from a remote user. Timeout sets the amount of time a remote user must wait before attempting to log in again after exceeding the number of allowed failures. - Page 62 Chapter 8. Setup Check a policy and enter the required information in the appropriate fields. Item Description Minimum Username Length Sets the minimum number of characters required for a username. Acceptable values are from 1–16. Minimum Password Length Sets the minimum number of characters required for a password.
- Page 63 eco PDU PE Series User Manual The following characters are not allowed: & ^ { } ‘ ’ < > | " % ” : / ? # \ [Space] + - = [ ] ; Compound characters (É Ç ñ ... etc.) Note: 1.
- Page 64 Chapter 8. Setup 3. To filter a single IP address, key in the same address as the start IP. To filter a continuous range of addresses, key in the end number of the range (for example, 192.168.0.225). 4. After filling in the address, click OK. Repeat these steps for any additional IP address ranges you want to filter.
- Page 65 eco PDU PE Series User Manual Deleting Filters To delete a filter, select it in the IP Filter or MAC Filter list box and click Delete. Authentication & Authorization The Authentication & Authorization field is used to set up login authentication and authorization management from external sources.
- Page 66 For enhanced security, the Private Certificate section allows you to use your own private encryption key and signed certificate, rather than the default ATEN certificate. There are two methods for establishing your private certificate: generating a self-signed certificate or importing a third-party certificate authority (CA) signed certificate.
- Page 67 PDU PE Series User Manual 3. Click Upload to complete the procedure. Note: 1. Clicking Restore Default returns the device to using the default ATEN certificate. 2. Both the private encryption key and the signed certificate must be imported at the same time.
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Page 68: Snmp & Telnet Settings
Chapter 8. Setup SNMP & Telnet Settings You can manage the access control of SNMP agent for SNMP manager to query. SNMP You can configure the read/write permission of SNMP interface. Check to Enable/Read Only/Disable. Where required, change the fields of SNMPv3 account information and SNMP v1/v2c community. -
Page 69: Chapter 9 Pdu
Chapter 9 The PDU function is used to upgrade the eco PDU’s firmware, and to backup and restore the device’s configuration settings. Firmware File Clicking the PDU tab brings up the Upgrade Main Firmware menu page, which looks similar to the one below:... - Page 70 Chapter 9. PDU A description of the items shown in this panel are given in the table below: Item Description Check Main If you enable Check Main Firmware Version, the eco PDU’s Firmware Version current firmware compared with that of the upgrade file. If the current version is equal to or higher than the upgrade version, a popup message appears, to inform you of the situation and stops the upgrade procedure.
- Page 71 eco PDU PE Series User Manual Upgrading the Firmware To upgrade the firmware, refer to the UI snapshot on the preceding page, and do the following: 1. Go to our website and download the firmware upgrade file to a convenient location on your computer.
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Page 72: Backup
Chapter 9. PDU Backup To backup the device’s settings, do the following: 1. In the Password field, key in a password for the setting file to be backed Note: Entering a password is optional. If you do enter a password, make a note of it, since you will need it to be able to restore the file. -
Page 73: Appendix
Appendix Safety Instructions General This product is for indoor use only. Read all of these instructions. Save them for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the device. Do not place the device on any unstable surface (cart, stand, table, etc.). If the device falls, serious damage will result. - Page 74 Appendix Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord or cables. Route the power cord and cables so that they cannot be stepped on or tripped over. To help protect your system from sudden, transient increases and decreases in electrical power, use a surge suppressor, line conditioner, or uninterruptible power supply (UPS).
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Page 75: Rack Mounting
To secure the cables in the eco PDU’s power outlets, use only the ATEN Lock-Your-Plug cable holders that have been specifically designed to work with the eco PDU. Using any other kind of cable securing device could be highly dangerous. Please contact your ATEN dealer for information about ATEN Lock-Your-Plugs. -
Page 76: Resetting The Circuit Breaker
Appendix Resetting the Circuit Breaker Before switching the circuit breaker to reset a trip, power down and disconnect all devices connected to the eco PDU's power outlets to prevent damage caused by a sudden power surge. If a power surge causes the eco PDU’s circuit breaker to switch off the power and it needs to be reset, follow the instructions below. -
Page 77: Technical Support
PDU PE Series User Manual Technical Support International For online technical support – including troubleshooting, documentation, and software updates: http://eservice.aten.com For telephone support, see Telephone Support on page vi. North America Email Support support@aten-usa.com Online Troubleshooting http://www.aten-usa.com/support... -
Page 78: Ip Address Determination
Appendix IP Address Determination If you are an administrator logging in for the first time, you need to access the eco PDU in order to give it an IP address that users can connect to. There are two methods to choose from. In each case, your client computer must be on the same network segment as the eco PDU. - Page 79 NRGence eco DC allows you to determine/assign an IP address in order to configure a PDU device and monitor power status of the equipment connected to it. NRGence eco DC can be obtained from the Download area of the ATEN web site.
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Page 80: Specifications
Appendix Specifications There are 10 models in the PE7xxx / PE8xxx range. They are available in 16- and 24-port versions, with power inlet/cord variations. A basic comparison is shown in the table below. Basic Comparison Outlet Model Inlet / Cord Outlets Metering Level Switching... -
Page 81: Pe7216B / Pe8216B
eco PDU PE Series User Manual PE7216B / PE8216B Function PE7216B PE8216B Power Outlets Direct Connectors Power Inlet 1 x NEMA 6-20P Power NEMA Outlets Total: 14 x IEC 60320 C13 + 2 x IEC 60320 Bank 1-1, Outlet 1–8: 7 x C13 + 1 x C19. Bank 1-2, Outlet 9–16: 7 x C13 + 1 x C19 Environment Sensors 4 x RJ-11 Female (Black) -
Page 82: Pe7216G / Pe8216G
Appendix PE7216G / PE8216G Function PE7216G PE8216G Power Outlets Direct Connectors Power Inlet 1 x IEC 60320 C20 Power NEMA Outlets Total: 14 x IEC 60320 C13 + 2 x IEC 60320 Bank 1-1, Outlet 1–8: 7 x C13 + 1 x C19. Bank 1-2, Outlet 9–16: 7 x C13 + 1 x C19 Environment Sensors 4 x RJ-11 Female (Black) -
Page 83: Pe7324B/J / Pe8324B/J
eco PDU PE Series User Manual PE7324B/J / PE8324B/J Function PE7324B / J PE8324B / J Power Outlets Direct Connectors Power Cord 1 x NEMA L6-30P Power Total: 21 x IEC 60320 C13 + 3 x IEC 60320 Outlets Bank 1-1, Outlet 1–8: 7 x C13 + 1 x C19. Bank 1-2, Outlet 9–16: 7 x C13 + 1 x C19 Bank 2, Outlet 17–24: 7 x C13 + 1 x C19 Environment Sensors... -
Page 84: Pe7324G / Pe8324G
Appendix PE7324G / PE8324G Function PE7324G PE8324G Power Outlets Direct Connectors Power Cord 1 x IEC 60309 32 A Power Total: 21 x IEC 60320 C13 + 3 x IEC 60320 Outlets Bank 1-1, Outlet 1–8: 7 x C13 + 1 x C19. Bank 1-2, Outlet 9–16: 7 x C13 + 1 x C19 Bank 2, Outlet 17–24: 7 x C13 + 1 x C19 Environment Sensors... -
Page 85: Pe8324G2 / Pe8324G3
eco PDU PE Series User Manual PE8324G2 / PE8324G3 Function PE8324G2 PE8324G3 Power Outlets Direct Connectors Power Cord 1 x IEC 60309 32 A Power Total: 6 x IEC 60320 Total: 18 x IEC 60320 C13 + 6 x IEC 60320 C13 + 18 x IEC 60320 Outlets Bank 1-1, Outlet 1–8:... - Page 86 Appendix Physical Housing Metal Properties Weight 6.5 kg Dimensions (L x W x H) 177.5 x 6.60 x 4.40 cm...
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Page 87: Administrator Login Failure
eco PDU PE Series User Manual Administrator Login Failure If you are unable to perform an Administrator login (because the Username and Password information has become corrupted, or you have forgotten it, for example), you can clear the login information with the following procedure: 1. -
Page 88: Limited Warranty
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