ATEN NRGence PE5221T User Manual
ATEN NRGence PE5221T User Manual

ATEN NRGence PE5221T User Manual

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  • Page 1 ATEN NRGence™ PE5221T / PE5224TA / PE5324T / PE5342T 21/24/42-Outlet eco PDU User Manual...
  • Page 2 PE5T User Manual Compliance Statements 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 eco PDU User Manual PE Device Safety Notice  Set the maximum permissible breaker protection in the building circuitry to the current rating specified on the rating plate. Observe all national regulations and safety codes as well as deviations for breakers. ...
  • Page 4: About This Manual

    PE5T 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.
  • Page 5: Package Contents

    eco PDU User Manual Package Contents The eco PDU PE Series package consists of: PE5221T / PE5224TA / PE5324TA / PE5342TB / PE5342TG Power Distribution Unit 1 power cord (PE5221T / PE5224TA only) 1 mounting kit 1 user instructions* Check to make sure that all of the components are present and in good order. If anything is missing, or was damaged in shipping, contact your dealer.
  • Page 6: Product Information

    For information about all ATEN products and how they can help you connect without limits, visit ATEN on the Web or contact an ATEN Authorized Reseller. Visit ATEN on the Web for a list of locations and telephone numbers: International http://www.aten.com...
  • Page 7: User Notice

    ATEN is not liable for any loss or damage.
  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    PE5T User Manual Contents Compliance Statements ........ii About This Manual .
  • Page 9 eco PDU User Manual Basic Operation and First Time Setup Operation Methods ......... . 25 Browser .
  • Page 10 PE5T User Manual North America ......... . 63 IP Address Determination.
  • Page 11: Chapter 1 Introduction

    PDU device and monitor power status of the equipment connected to it. The thin form factor series of ATEN PDUs have a circuit breaker alert that can sound an alarm and send SNMP trap or e-mail alerts when a trip occurs. This...
  • Page 12 PE5T User Manual feature provides a faster response time to recover servers and other devices when a circuit overload causes a loss of power. 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 monitor power and allocate power resources in the most efficient way possible.
  • Page 13: Comparison Chart

    Chapter 1. Introduction Comparison Chart Amps Metering Model Inlet / Cord Outlets Level Per Port Total PE5221T IEC 60320 PDU/ 10A (Max), 16A (Max) (Max) Bank NEMA 6- 18 x IEC320 C13 PDU / 15A (Max) 12A (UL de- (Max), Bank 3 x IEC320 C19 rated), 20A...
  • Page 14: Features

    PE5T User Manual Features Power Distribution  Thin Form Factor design with 56 mm width  Space saving 0U rack mount with rear mounting  IEC or NEMA outlet models  3 digit 7-segment front panel LED shows PDU/Bank current/IP address ...
  • Page 15: Security

    Chapter 1. Introduction  Real-time aggregate current, voltage, and power and power dissipation displayed in a browser-based UI for monitoring at the PDU level and at the bank level*  Environment monitoring – supports external temperature / humidity / differential pressure sensors for rack environment monitoring ...
  • Page 16: Requirements

    PE5T 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: ...
  • Page 17: Optional Accessories

    Cable holders are optional accessories. For added safety, use ATEN Lok-U- Plug cable holders and EZ-Lok Plug Connectors to secure the cables from your attached devices in place on the eco PDU unit. Use only the ATEN Lok-U-Plug cable holders and EZ-Lok Plug Connectors that have been specifically designed to work with the eco PDU.
  • Page 18: Components

    PE5T User Manual Components PE5221T Front View...
  • Page 19 100 Mbps data transmission speed. readout section, LEDs Details of this section are provided on page 18. and reset button Note: Holes for ATEN Lok-U-Plug cable holders are located around the outlets. See Securing the Cables / Plugs, page 23, for further information.
  • Page 20: Pe5224Ta Front View

    PE5T User Manual PE5224TA Front View...
  • Page 21 100 Mbps data transmission speed. readout section, LEDs Details of this section are provided on page 18. and reset button Note: Holes for ATEN Lok-U-Plug cable holders are located around the outlets. See Securing the Cables / Plugs, page 23, for further information.
  • Page 22: Pe5324Ta Front View

    PE5T User Manual PE5324TA Front View...
  • Page 23 100 Mbps data transmission speed. readout section, LEDs Details of this section are provided on page 18. and reset button Note: Holes for ATEN Lok-U-Plug cable holders are located around the outlets. See Securing the Cables / Plugs, page 23, for further information.
  • Page 24: Pe5342Tb Front View

    PE5T User Manual PE5342TB Front View...
  • Page 25 100 Mbps data transmission speed. readout section, LEDs Details of this section are provided on page 18. and reset button Note: Holes for ATEN Lok-U-Plug cable holders are located around the sockets. See Securing the Cables / Plugs, page 23, for further information.
  • Page 26: Pe5342Tg Front View

    PE5T User Manual PE5342TG Front View...
  • Page 27 100 Mbps data transmission speed. readout section, LEDs Details of this section are provided on page 18. and reset button Note: Holes for ATEN Lok-U-Plug cable holders are located around the sockets. See Securing the Cables / Plugs, page 23, for further information.
  • Page 28: Readout Section

    PE5T User Manual Readout Section POWER / PHASE BANK SELECT SENSOR 1 SENSOR SENSOR 2 RESET Item Description status LEDs Power: Lights when the unit is powered on and ready to operate.  ID section The ID of the selected PDU/ Phase / Bank / IP appears in the LED display window.
  • Page 29: 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 59. Please review it before proceeding. 2. Make sure that power to all the devices you will be connecting have been turned off.
  • Page 30: Pdu Placement

    PE5T 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...
  • Page 31: Installation

    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 / Plugs, page 23, for details.
  • Page 32 PE5T User Manual...
  • Page 33: Securing The Cables / Plugs

    Connector into the PDU by sliding it directly over and straight into the outlet. Note: 1. Cable holders are an optional accessory. See Cable Holders, page 7. 2. Use only the ATEN Lok-U-Plug cable holders or EZ-Lok Plugs that have been specifically designed to work with the eco PDU. Using any...
  • Page 34: Securing The Sensors

    PE5T 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.
  • Page 35: Operation Methods

    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.
  • Page 36: First Time Setup

    PE5T 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 way to accomplish this is to log in over the network with a browser. Note: 1.
  • Page 37: Network Configuration

    Chapter 3. Basic Operation and First Time Setup Network Configuration To set up the network, do the following: 1. Click the Setup tab. 2. The interface displays the Device Configuration page. A screen similar to the one below appears: 3. Fill in the IPv4 Configuration fields according to the information provided under IPv4 Configuration, page 42.
  • Page 38: Changing The Administrator Login

    PE5T User Manual Changing the Administrator Login To change the default Administrator username and password, do the following: 1. Click the User tab. The Accounts page has a detailed list of user accounts – with more information about them – in the large central panel: 2.
  • Page 39: Chapter 4. Browser Operation

    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.
  • Page 40: The Eco Pdu Main Page

    PE5T 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.
  • Page 41: Page Components

    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.
  • Page 42: Energy

    PE5T User Manual Energy Connections When you login to the eco PDU, the interface opens on the Energy tab; and the Connections menu. The contents of the PDU Status and Bank Status sections are displayed in the main panel.
  • Page 43 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.
  • Page 44 PE5T User Manual Bank Status The PE5324T / PE5342T PDU models support bank level and circuit breaker monitoring. The Bank Status section allows you to set up separate power management configurations for the banks:  Bank Threshold Settings These fields are used to set the maximum and minimum threshold settings for Current, Voltage, Power, and Power Dissipation.
  • Page 45: Configuration

    Chapter 4. Browser Operation Configuration The Configuration page is used to give a distinctive name to all the banks (PE5324T / PE5342T only and outlets:  Click inside the field to input a name for a bank or outlet. The maximum number of characters is 15;...
  • Page 46: User

    PE5T User Manual User When you select the User 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. Note: 1. Each account can support 2 login sessions 2.
  • Page 47: User Information

    Chapter 4. Browser Operation User Information Use this section to add, enable, disable, or edit user accounts. To add a user, do the following: 1. Set the Management field to Enable. 2. Key in a name and password in the Name and Password fields. 3.
  • Page 48: Log

    PE5T User Manual The Log tab 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.
  • Page 49: Notification Settings

    Chapter 4. Browser Operation Notification Settings The Notification Settings page is used to specify which of the eco PDU’s components will receive notification of a log event. When you click the Notification Settings menu item, a page similar to the one below appears: ...
  • Page 50: Setup

    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.
  • Page 51 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.
  • Page 52 PE5T 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.
  • Page 53 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.
  • Page 54 PE5T 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.
  • Page 55 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.
  • Page 56: Date/Time

    PE5T User Manual Date/Time The Date/Time dialog page sets the eco PDU time parameters: 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.
  • Page 57 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.
  • Page 58: Security

    PE5T 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.
  • Page 59: Account Policy

    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.
  • Page 60: Login String / Ip Filter / Mac Filter

    PE5T 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.
  • Page 61 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.
  • Page 62 PE5T User Manual To add a MAC filter, do the following: 1. Click Add. A dialog box similar to the one below appears: 2. Specify the MAC address in the dialog box (for example, 001074670000), then click OK. Repeat these steps for any additional MAC addresses you want to filter. IP Filter / MAC Filter Conflict If there is a conflict between an IP filter and a MAC filter –...
  • Page 63: Authentication & Authorization

    Chapter 4. Browser Operation Authentication & Authorization The Authentication & Authorization page is used to set up login authentication and authorization management from external sources. RADIUS Settings To allow authentication and authorization for the eco PDU device through a RADIUS server, do the following: 1.
  • Page 64: Private Certificate

    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;...
  • Page 65 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.
  • Page 66: Pdu

    PE5T User Manual The PDU tab 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 Description...
  • Page 67 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.
  • Page 68: Backup/Restore

    PE5T 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.
  • Page 69: Safety Instructions

    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 70 PE5T User Manual  If an extension cord is used with this device make sure that the total of the ampere ratings of all products used on this cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Make sure that the total of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes.
  • Page 71 Appendix  Only adjust those controls that are covered in the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage that will require extensive work by a qualified technician to repair.  Do not connect the RJ-11 connector marked “Sensor” to a public telecommunication network.
  • Page 72: Rack Mounting

    To secure the cables in the eco PDU’s power outlets, use only the ATEN Lok-U-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 Lok-U-Plug.
  • Page 73: Technical Support

    Appendix Technical Support International  For online technical support – including troubleshooting, documentation, and software updates: http://eservice.aten.com  For telephone support, see Telephone Support, page vi North America Email Support support@aten-usa.com Online Troubleshooting http://www.aten-usa.com/support Technical Documentation Support Software Updates Telephone Support...
  • Page 74: Ip Address Determination

    PE5T User Manual 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 75 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.
  • Page 76: Specifications

    PE5T User Manual Specifications PE5221T(B) Function PE5221T(B) Power Outlets Direct Connectors Power Inlet 1 x NEMA 6-20P Power Outlets Total: 18 x IEC320 C13 + 3 x IEC320 C19 Sensor 2 x RJ-11 1 x RJ-45 Female (Silver) + LEDs (Orange/Green) LEDs PDU/Phase / Bank 1 digit 7-segment (Orange)
  • Page 77: Pe5221T(G)

    Appendix PE5221T(G) Function PE5221T(G) Power Outlets Direct Connectors Power Inlet 1 x IEC 620320 C20 Power Outlets Total: 18 x IEC320 C13 + 3 x IEC320 C19 Sensor 2 x RJ-11 1 x RJ-45 Female (Silver) + LEDs (Orange/Green) LEDs PDU/Phase / Bank 1 digit 7-segment (Orange) PDU/Phase / Bank / IP...
  • Page 78: Pe5221T(J)

    PE5T User Manual PE5221T(J) Function PE5221T(J) Power Outlets Direct Connectors Power Inlet 1 x NEMA 6-20p Power Outlets Total: 18 x IEC320 C13 + 3 x IEC320 C19 Sensor 2 x RJ-11 1 x RJ-45 Female (Silver) + LEDs (Orange/Green) LEDs PDU/Phase / Bank 1 digit 7-segment (Orange)
  • Page 79 Appendix PE5221T - Japan Function PE5221T 2.34 kg...
  • Page 80: Pe5224Ta

    PE5T User Manual PE5224TA Function PE5224TA Power Outlets Direct Connectors Power Inlet 1 x NEMA 5-20P Power Outlets Total: 24 x NEMA 5-20R Sensor 2 x RJ-11 1 x RJ-45 Female (Silver) + LEDs (Orange/Green) LEDs PDU/Phase / Bank 1 digit 7-segment (Orange) PDU/Phase / Bank / IP 3 (Green) Current / IP Address...
  • Page 81: Pe5224Ta - Japan

    Appendix PE5224TA - Japan Function PE5224TA...
  • Page 82: Pe5324Ta

    PE5T User Manual PE5324TA Function PE5324TA Power Outlets Direct Connectors Power Cord 1 x NEMA L5-30P Power Outlets Total: 24 x NEMA 5-20R Bank 1: Outlet 1–12; 12 x NEMA 5-20R Bank 2: Outlet 13–24; 12 x NEMA 5-20R Sensor 2 x RJ-11 1 x RJ-45 Female (Silver) + LEDs (Orange/Green) LEDs...
  • Page 83: Pe5324Ta - Japan

    Appendix PE5324TA - Japan Function PE5324TA...
  • Page 84: Pe5342Tb

    PE5T User Manual PE5342TB Function PE5342TB Power Outlets Direct Connectors Power Cord 1 x NEMA L6-30P Power Outlets Total: 36 x IEC320 C13 + 6 x IEC320 C19 Bank1: Outlet 1–21; 18 x C13 + 3 x C19 Bank 2: Outlet 22–42; 18 x C13 + 3 x C19 Sensor 2 x RJ-11 1 x RJ-45 Female (Silver) + LEDs (Orange/Green)
  • Page 85: Pe5342Tb - Japan

    Appendix PE5342TB - Japan Function PE5342TB...
  • Page 86: Pe5342Tg

    PE5T User Manual PE5342TG Function PE5342TG Power Outlets Direct Connectors Power Cord 1 x IEC 60309 32A Power Outlets Total: 36 x IEC320 C13 + 6 x IEC320 C19 Bank 1: Outlet 1–21; 18 x C13 + 3 x C19 Bank 2: Outlet 22–42;...
  • Page 87: Administrator Login Failure

    Appendix 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. Power off the eco PDU and remove its housing. 2.
  • Page 88: Limited Warranty

    © Copyright 2021 ATEN® International Co., Ltd. Released: 2021-05-25 ATEN and the ATEN logo are registered trademarks of ATEN International Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. All other brand names and trademarks are the registered property of their respective owners.

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