eco PDU PE Series User Manual FCC, CE Information Warning: This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. 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.
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eco PDU PE Series User Manual About This Manual This User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your eco PDU system. It covers all aspects of installation, configuration and operation. An overview of the information found in the manual is provided below. Chapter 1, Introduction, introduces you to the eco PDU system.
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Chapter 1 Introduction Overview As part of its NRGence line, ATEN has developed a new generation of green energy power distribution units (PDUs) to effectively increase the efficiency of data center power usage. The NRGence PE5216 / PE6216 / PE5324 /...
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eco PDU PE Series User Manual (Continued from previous page.) With its advanced security features and ease of operation, the eco PDU is the most convenient, most reliable, and most cost effective way to remotely manage power access for multiple computer installations and allocate power resources in the most efficient way possible.
eco PDU PE Series User Manual Features Power Distribution Space saving 0U rack mount design with rear mounting IEC or NEMA outlet models 3 digit 7-segment front panel LED shows Current / IP Address for PDU / Bank Remote users can monitor PDU / Bank status via web pages on their browsers Safe shutdown support Separate power for the unit's own power and its power outlets.
Chapter 1. Introduction Management Power status measurement at the PDU/Bank level LED indicators for current and IP address at the PDU device and/or Bank levels. Real-time aggregate current, voltage, and power and power dissipation displayed in a browser-based UI for monitoring at the PDU level (PE5216 / PE6216) and at the bank level (PE5324 / PE5324kJA / PE6324 / PE6324JA2) Environment monitoring –...
eco PDU PE Series User Manual Requirements Browsers accessing the eco PDU unit must support SSL 128 bit encryption. For cold booting of attached computers, the computer's BIOS must support Wake on LAN or System after AC Back. For Safe Shutdown: The computer must be running Windows (Windows 2000 or higher) or Linux.
Sensors can be managed via the eco PDU’s built-in graphical user interface (GUI) or with the NRGence eco Sensors software that can be downloaded from the ATEN website. The download link can be found on the software CD provided with the eco PDU package.
eco PDU PE Series User Manual Components PE5216A / PE6216A Front View PE6216A PE5216A...
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Outlet Status LEDs [PE6216A 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 23, for further information.
eco PDU PE Series User Manual PE5216B / PE5216G / PE6216B / PE6216G Front View PE5216B / G PE6216B / G...
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Outlet Status LEDs [PE6216 models 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 sockets. See Securing the Cables, page 23, for further information.
eco PDU PE Series User Manual PE5324B / PE5324G / PE6324B / PE6324G Front View PE5324B / G PE6324B / G...
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Outlet Status LEDs [PE6324 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 sockets. See Securing the Cables, page 23, for further information.
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Details of this section are provided on page 18. and Reset Switch Output Power Indicator This LED lights steady to indicate output power for the related bank. Note: Holes for ATEN Lok-U-Plug cable holders are located around the sockets. See Securing the Cables, page 23, for further information.
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Reset Switch Output Status LEDs 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 sockets. See Securing the Cables, page 23, for further information.
eco PDU PE Series User Manual Readout Section POWER CURRENT A D D R ES SENSOR 1 SENSOR 2 RESET Item Description Readout Section The selection (PDU Current / IP Address) appears in the first part of the display window. PDU Current / IP Address appear in the second part of the display window The LEDs above the items indicate which one the readout relates...
Chapter 2 Hardware Setup Before You Begin 1. Important safety information regarding the placement of this device is provided on page 59. Please review it before proceeding. 2. Make sure that power to all the devices you will be connecting have been turned off.
eco PDU PE Series User Manual PDU Placement For safety reasons the eco PDU should not be installed with the power sockets facing directly up or down, and thus should only be installed with the power sockets facing out from a vertical position as shown below: Right Floor Wrong...
1. For each device you want to connect, use its power cable to connect from the device's AC socket to any available outlet on the eco PDU. Use ATEN Lok-U-Plug cable holders to secure them. Note: See Securing the Cables, page 23, for details.
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Securing the Cables For added safety, use ATEN Lok-U-Plug cable holders to secure the cables from your attached devices in place on the eco PDU unit. Secure the cable holders using the specially designed holes around the individual power outlets, as shown below: Note: 1.
eco PDU PE Series User Manual 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.
Graphical User Interface that allows you to configure a PDU device and monitor power status of the equipment connected to it. NRGence eco Sensors can be downloaded from the ATEN website, along with a separate eco Sensors User Manual.
eco PDU PE Series User Manual First Time Setup Once the eco PDU installation has been cabled up, the next task the Administrator needs to perform involve configuring the network parameters, changing the default Super Administrator login settings, and adding users. The easiest way to accomplish this is to log in over the Net with a browser.
Chapter 3. Basic Operation and First Time Setup Network Configuration To set up the network, do the following: 1. Click the Device Management tab. 2. The interface displays the Device Configuration page. A screen similar to the one below appears: 3.
eco PDU PE Series User Manual Changing the Administrator Login To change the default Administrator username and password, do the following: 1. Click the User Management tab. The User Management page has a detailed list of users – with more information about them –...
Chapter 4 Browser Operation Logging In The eco PDU can be accessed via a supported Internet browser from any platform. Note: Browsers must support SSL 128 bit encryption. 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.
eco PDU PE Series User Manual The eco PDU Main Page After you have successfully logged in, the eco PDU Main Page comes up with the Outlet Access Connections page displayed: Note: The screen depicts an Administrator’s page. Depending on a user’s type and permissions, and your PE model, not all of these elements appear.
The Sidebar provides a tree view listing of outlets that relate to the various tab bar and menu bar selections. Help Connects to on-line help at the ATEN website for the device’s configuration and operation. Logout Click this button to log out of your eco PDU session.
eco PDU PE Series User Manual Outlet Access Connections When you log in to the eco PDU, the interface opens with its default selection of the Outlet Access tab; and the Connections menu. The contents of the PDU Status and Outlet Status sections are displayed in the main panel. Note: Only enabled eco PDU models will display the Outlet Status submenu section.
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Chapter 4. Browser Operation 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 Aggregate Current, Voltage, Power, and Aggregate Power Dissipation.
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eco PDU PE Series User Manual Outlet Status If your eco PDU models supports outlet level power management, manual On/ Off/Reboot switching can be performed on this page. On / Off / Reboot You can manually turn the outlet On and Off from this page by clicking the radio buttons.
Chapter 4. Browser Operation Configuration The Configuration page is used to configure the settings of the eco PDU at the individual power outlet level: This page lets you set up the power management configuration for the selected outlet. The meanings of the field headings are given in the following table Heading Meaning Outlet Name...
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eco PDU PE Series User Manual (Continued from previous page.) Power ON Delay Sets the amount of time the eco PDU waits after the Power Button is clicked (see Outlet Status, page 34), before it turns on the power to the outlet. Note: The default delay time is 0 seconds;...
Chapter 4. Browser Operation User Management When you select the User Management tab the screen comes up with Administrator Information and User Information displayed in the main panel. The eco PDU supports one Administrator account and up to eight User accounts.
eco PDU PE Series User Manual 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.
Chapter 4. Browser Operation The eco PDU keeps a record of transactions that take place on its installation, and stores up to 128 events at one time. The System Log page provides a powerful array of filters and functions that allow you to view and export the log file data, as well as be informed by email of specified events as they occur.
Firmware Version This item displays the current firmware version number. You can reference it to see if there are newer versions available on the ATEN website. Rack Location This field lets you give the rack location a unique name for easy Name reference.
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Chapter 4. Browser Operation 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 they log in.
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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 dynamically (DHCP), or a fixed IP address can be specified. For dynamic IP address assignment, select the Obtain IP address automatically radio button.
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Chapter 4. Browser Operation Event Notification The Event Notification section is divided into three sections: SMTP Settings; SNMP Trap Receivers; and Syslog Server. Each section is described below. SMTP Settings To have the eco PDU device email reports from the SMTP server to you, do the following: 1.
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eco PDU PE Series User Manual SNMP Trap Receivers Up to four SNMP management stations can be specified. If you want to use SNMP trap notifications, do the following: 1. Check Enable SNMP Trap. 2. Select which version of SNMP you want to use. 3.
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Chapter 4. Browser Operation Syslog Server To record all the events that take place on eco PDU devices and write them to the eco PDU Syslog server, do the following: 1. Check Enable Syslog Server. 2. Key in the IP address and the port number of the Syslog server. The valid port range is 1-65535.
eco PDU PE Series User Manual Date/Time The Date/Time dialog page sets the eco PDU 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, drop down the Time Zone list and choose the city that most closely corresponds to where it is at.
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Chapter 4. Browser Operation Manual Input Use this section to specify the eco PDU’s date and time manually. Click the calendar icon and click the calendar entry for the date. Key the time into the Time field, using the HH:MM:SS (hours, minutes, seconds) format.
eco PDU PE Series User Manual Security The Security page controls access to the eco PDU device. 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 login again after exceeding the number of allowed failures.
Chapter 4. Browser Operation Account Policy The Account Policy section governs policies in regard to usernames and passwords. 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.
eco PDU PE Series User Manual Login String / IP Filter / Mac Filter Login String The Login String entry field is used to specify a login string (in addition to the IP address) that users must include when accessing the eco PDU device with a browser.
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Chapter 4. Browser Operation IP Filter / MAC Filter If any filters have been configured, they appear in the IP Filter and/or MAC Filter list boxes. IP and MAC Filters control access to the eco PDU based on the IP and/or MAC addresses of the client computers attempting to connect.
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eco PDU PE Series User Manual 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.
Chapter 4. Browser Operation Authentication & Authorization The Authentication & Authorization page is used to set up login authentication and authorization management from external sources. Disable Local Authentication Selecting this option will disable login authentication locally on the eco PDU. The device can only be accessed using RADIUS authentication.
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eco PDU PE Series User Manual RADIUS Settings To allow authentication and authorization for the eco PDU device through a RADIUS server, do the following: 1. Check Enable. 2. Fill in the IP addresses and service port numbers for the Preferred and Alternate RADIUS servers.
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;...
eco PDU PE Series User Manual Maintenance The Maintenance function is used to upgrade the eco PDU’s firmware, and to backup and restore the device’s configuration settings. Firmware File When you click the Maintenance tab, the display opens with the Firmware Upgrade menu page, which looks similar to the one below: A description of the items shown in this panel are given in the table, below: Item...
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Chapter 4. Browser Operation Upgrading the Firmware To upgrade the firmware refer to the screenshot on the preceding page, and do the following: 1. Go to our website and download the new firmware file to a convenient location on your computer. 2.
eco PDU PE Series User Manual Backup/Restore Selecting Backup/Restore on the menu bar gives you the ability to back up the switch’s configuration and user profile information: Backup To backup the device’s settings do the following: 1. In the Password field, key in a password for the file. Note: Entering a password is optional.
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.
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eco PDU PE Series User Manual 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). Position system cables and power cables carefully; Be sure that nothing rests on any cables.
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.
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, page iii North America Email Support support@aten-usa.com Online Troubleshooting http://www.aten-usa.com/support Technical Documentation Support...
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.
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ALTUSEN eco Sensors 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. ALTUSEN eco Sensors can be obtained from the Download area of the ATEN web site.
Appendix Specifications PE5216A / PE6216A Function PE5216A PE6216A Power Outlets Direct Connectors Power Inlet 1 x IEC 320 C20 Power NEMA 14 x NEMA 5-15R; 2 x NEMA 5-20R Outlets Sensor 2 x RJ-11 1 x RJ-45 Female (Silver) + LEDs (Orange/Green) LEDs Outlet Status 16 (Orange)
eco PDU PE Series User Manual PE5216B / PE6216B / PE5324B / PE6324B Function PE5216B PE6216B PE5324B PE6324B Power Outlets Direct Connectors Power Inlet / Cord 1 x IEC 320 C20 (inlet) 1 x NEMA L6-30P (cord) Power NEMA Outlets 14 x IEC 320 C13 21 x IEC 320 C13 2 x IEC 320 C19...
Appendix PE5216G / PE6216G / PE5324G / PE6324G Function PE5216G PE6216G PE5324G PE6324G Power Outlets Direct Connectors Power Inlet / Cord 1 x IEC 320 C20 (inlet) 1 x IEC 60309 (cord) Power NEMA Outlets 14 x IEC 320 C13 21 x IEC 320 C13 2 x IEC 320 C19 3 x IEC 320 C19...
eco PDU PE Series User Manual PE5324kJA Function PE5324kJA Power Outlets Direct Connectors Power Cord 1 x NEMA L5-30P Power NEMA Total: 24 x NEMA 5-15R Twist Lock Bank 1–1: 8 x NEMA 5-15R Twist Lock Outlets Bank 1–2: 8 x NEMA 5-15R Twist Lock Bank 2: 8 x NEMA 5-15R Twist Lock Sensor 2 x RJ-11...
Appendix PE6324JA2 Function PE6324JA2 Power Outlets Direct Connectors Power Cord 1 x NEMA L5-30P Power NEMA Total: 24 x NEMA 5-15R Bank 1–1: 8 x NEMA 5-15R Outlets Bank 1–2: 8 x NEMA 5-15R Bank 2: 8 x NEMA 5-15R Sensor 2 x RJ-11 1 x RJ-45 Female (Silver) + LEDs (Orange/Green)
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.
Appendix Limited Warranty ATEN warrants this product against defects in material or workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase. If this product proves to be defective, contact ATEN's support department for repair or replacement of your unit. ATEN will not issue a refund. Return requests can not be processed without the original proof of purchase.
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