ATEN PE7216r User Manual
ATEN PE7216r User Manual

ATEN PE7216r User Manual

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  • Page 1 NRGence eco PDU PE Series PE7216r / PE7324r / PE8216r / PE8324r / PE9216r / PE9324r Power Distribution Unit User Manual www.aten.com...
  • Page 2: Fcc, Ce Information

    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.
  • Page 3: User Information

    86-10-5255-0110 Japan 81-3-5615-5811 Korea 82-2-467-6789 North America 1-888-999-ATEN ext 4988 United Kingdom 44-8-4481-58923 User Notice All information, documentation, and specifications contained in this manual are subject to change without prior notification by the manufacturer. The manufacturer makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties as to merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose.
  • Page 4: Package Contents

    Copyright © 2012–2014 ATEN® International Co., Ltd. Manual Date: 2014-04-16 NRGence and the NRGence 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.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Components ..........9 PE7216r / PE8216r / PE9216r ....... 9 PE7324r / PE8324r / PE9324r .
  • Page 6 eco PDU PE Series User Manual Chapter 3. Basic Operation and First Time Setup Operation Methods ......... . 23 Browser .
  • Page 7 eco PDU PE Series User Manual Removing Users From a Group From the Accounts Page ..58 Assigning Users to a Group From the Groups Page ... . . 59 Removing Users From a Group From the Groups Page .
  • Page 8 eco PDU PE Series User Manual Technical Support ......... . 98 International .
  • Page 9: 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 10: Product Information

    For information about all NRGence products and how they can help you save money in the data center, visit NRGence on the Web or contact an ATEN Authorized Reseller. Visit ATEN on the Web for a list of locations and telephone numbers International –...
  • Page 11: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction Overview As part of its NRGence line, ATEN has developed a new generation of green energy power distribution units (eco PDUs) to effectively increase the efficiency of data center power usage. The NRGence PE7216r / PE7234r /...
  • Page 12 2. eco PDUs are primarily designed for access via Intranet; extra network security protection is suggested for Internet access usage. 3. Not all models support all features. See PE7216r / PE7234r / PE8216r / PE8324r / PE9216r / PE9324r Comparison Chart, page 3,...
  • Page 13: Pe7216R / Pe7234R / Pe8216R / Pe8324R / Pe9216R / Pe9324R Compar

    Chapter 1. Introduction PE7216r / PE7234r / PE8216r / PE8324r / PE9216r / PE9324r Comparison Chart Metering Outlet Model Inlet / Cord Outlets Level Switching PE7216rB NEMA 6-20P 14 x IEC 320 C13 + PDU / 2 x IEC 320 C19...
  • Page 14: Features

    eco PDU PE Series User Manual Features Power Distribution Space saving 0U rack mount design with rear mounting IEC or NEMA outlet models 2 digit 7-segment front panel LED shows Station / Bank / Outlet ID 3 digit 7-segment front panel LED shows Current / Voltage / Power Dissipation and readings from up to 4 environment sensors Safe shutdown support Daisy chain up to 5 additional stations...
  • Page 15: Management

    Chapter 1. Introduction Power-on sequencing – set the power on sequence and delay time for each outlet to allow equipment to be powered on in the correct order Easy setup and operation via a browser-based user interface Multibrowser support (IE, Mozilla, Firefox, Chrome, Safari, Opera, Netscape) RTC support to keep the timer running during times of no power Up to 8 user accounts and 1 administrator account...
  • Page 16: Eco Sensors Energy Management Software

    eco PDU PE Series User Manual eco Sensors Energy Management Software* Automatic discovery of all PE devices within the same intranet Remote real-time power measurement and monitoring Real-time environment sensor monitoring Plotting/monitoring of all PE devices Exceed threshold alert through SMTP and System log Power Analysis report Note: eco Sensors is designed to work with NRGence PDUs, and is bundled with all PE series packages.
  • Page 17: Requirements

    Chapter 1. Introduction 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.
  • Page 18: Optional Accessories

    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.
  • Page 19: Components

    PE7216r / PE8216r / PE9216r PE8216r PE7216r PE9216r Note: The PE7216r / PE8216r / PE9216r unit components are identical except for the outlet LEDs – the PE7216r has none; the PE8216r has 16; and the PE9216r has 8, as shown by number 9 above.
  • Page 20 PE8216r (x 16) and PE9216r (x 8) 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 20, for further information.
  • Page 21: Pe7324R / Pe8324R / Pe9324R

    Chapter 1. Introduction PE7324r / PE8324r / PE9324r PE8324r PE9324r PE7324r Note: The PE7324r / PE8324r / PE9324r unit components are identical except for the outlet LEDs – the PE7324r has none; the PE8324r has 16; and the PE9324r has 8, as shown by number 5 above.
  • Page 22 PE8324r (x 24) and PE9324r (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 20, for further information.
  • Page 23: Port And Led Panel

    Chapter 1. Introduction Port and LED Panel POWER / PHASE BANK SELECT SENSOR 1 SENSOR SENSOR 2 RESET Item Description Status, ID Power: Lights when the unit is powered up and ready to operate. Selected PDU/Phase / Bank / IP – see ID DIsplay Section, below. LEDs Sensor 1 / Sensor 2 / Reset ID Display...
  • Page 24 eco PDU PE Series User Manual Item Description RS-232/RS- Selects which protocol the PON In / Console port uses. 485 Switch For PON In use, select RS-232 or RS-485 For KVM switches, select either RS-232 (can be used for shorter distances), or RS-485 (for longer distances). In a daisy chain, set the switch to RS-232 on all child devices.
  • Page 25: 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 95. Please review it before proceeding. 2. Make sure that power to all the devices you will be connecting have been turned off.
  • Page 26: Pdu Placement

    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.
  • Page 27: Single Stage Installation

    2. 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.
  • Page 28: Single Stage Installation Diagram

    eco PDU PE Series User Manual Single Stage Installation Diagram SA0142 (DCE) Modem...
  • Page 29: Daisy Chaining

    Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Daisy Chaining To manage even more outlets from the same single session as a standalone eco PDU, additional units can be daisy chained, as described in the following configuration. Note: The maximum distance between any two units must not exceed 15 m; the total distance from the first station to the last must not exceed 100 m.
  • Page 30: 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 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.
  • Page 31: 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.
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  • Page 33: Basic Operation And First Time Setup

    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 34: First Time Setup

    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.
  • Page 35: Network Configuration

    Chapter 3. Basic Operation and First Time Network Configuration To set up the network, do the following: 1. Click the Device Management tab. 2. Open the Network page. A screen similar to the one below appears: 3. Fill in the fields according to the information provided under Device Configuration, page 49.
  • Page 36: Changing The Administrator Login

    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. Once users have been added to the system, the User Management 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 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 38: The Eco Pdu Main Page

    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.
  • Page 39: 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.
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  • Page 41: Chapter 5. Outlet Access

    Chapter 5 Outlet Access 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, Bank Status, and Outlet Status sections are displayed in the main panel.
  • Page 42: Station Level

    eco PDU PE Series User Manual Station Level When a station is selected in the sidebar, the main panel page has three tabs: Outlets, General, and Groups: Outlets – Device / Bank Status These sections are view only and provide power status and usage information. To configure the settings, select the Configuration tab on the menu bar.
  • Page 43 Chapter 5. Outlet Access General The station’s General tab shows the setting configuration. This page only displays information. Setting changes cannot be made here. To configure the settings, select Configuration at the far right of the menu bar and see Click to put a checkmark in the checkbox of the outlets you want to add to the group, then click Save., page 43, for details.
  • Page 44: Outlet Level

    eco PDU PE Series User Manual Outlet Level When an outlet is selected in the Sidebar, the main panel tabs change to: General, Configuration, and Scheduling: General The outlet’s General page provides information regarding the outlet’s name and power status: You can manually turn the outlet On and Off from this page by clicking the power outlet icon (see On / Off / Reboot, page 32 for details).
  • Page 45 Chapter 5. Outlet Access Scheduling The outlet’s Scheduling page shows the date and time schedule settings for automatic power control of the outlet: To configure the schedule, select Configuration at the far right of the menu bar. See After you have made your schedule settings, click Add. The schedule is summarized in the list at the bottom of the panel., page 48 for details...
  • Page 46: Outlet Group Level

    eco PDU PE Series User Manual Outlet Group Level When an outlet group is selected in the Sidebar, the main panel tabs change to General, and Schedule. Each of the tabs is described below. General The outlet group’s General page provides information regarding the group’s name, the outlets that belong to the group, and the power status of the outlets: You can manually turn the outlets On and Off from this page by clicking the power outlet icon (see On / Off / Reboot, page 32, for details).
  • Page 47: User Preferences

    Chapter 5. Outlet Access User Preferences The User Preferences page allows users to set up their own, individual, working environments. The eco PDU stores a separate configuration record for each user profile, and sets up the working configuration according to the Username that was keyed into the Login dialog box.
  • Page 48: Sessions

    eco PDU PE Series User Manual Sessions The Session page shows all of the users currently logged into the eco PDU, and provides information about each of their sessions. The information under the IP heading indicates the IP address that the user is logged in from.
  • Page 49: Outlet Level

    Chapter 5. Outlet Access Outlet Level When an outlet is selected in the Sidebar, a page similar to the one below, comes up in the main panel: Users and groups are listed alphabetically in the left column. A check mark under the Access column, indicates the user or group is authorized to access and power control the selected outlet.
  • Page 50: Configuration

    eco PDU PE Series User Manual Configuration The Configuration page is used to configure the threshold settings of the eco PDU at the device, bank and individual power outlet level. The items available differ depending on your eco PDU model and whether a station or outlet is selected in the sidebar.
  • Page 51 Chapter 5. Outlet Access General When the Configuration page opens, the station’s General page is selected. This page allows you to set up a power management configuration for the device as a whole. The meanings of the field headings are given in the following table: Heading Meaning...
  • Page 52 eco PDU PE Series User Manual Groups Outlet groups enable power configuration and control actions to be carried out on a selected group of outlets at the same time, rather than repeatedly performing the same action on each individual one. The Groups page lists the outlet groups that have already been configured, and shows which outlets are included in the group.
  • Page 53 Chapter 5. Outlet Access 3. Click to put a checkmark in the checkbox of the outlets you want to add to the group, then click Save. When you return to the Group page, your new group is included in the list Note: The group also shows up as a device in the Sidebar, and this page can be accessed by clicking on its icon in the Sidebar.
  • Page 54: Outlet Level Configuration

    eco PDU PE Series User Manual Outlet Level Configuration The configuration settings for many eco PDU models can be specified on an outlet by outlet basis. When an outlet is selected in the Configuration page Sidebar, the main panel displays a page with two tabs: Configuration, and Schedule, as described in the sections that follow.
  • Page 55 Chapter 5. Outlet Access Heading Meaning Power On Delay Sets the amount of time the eco PDU waits after the Power Button is clicked, before it turns on the computer attached to the corresponding outlet. Note: The default delay time is 0 seconds; the maximum is 999 seconds.
  • Page 56: Server Diagnosis

    eco PDU PE Series User Manual Heading Meaning Threshold Settings These fields are used to set the maximum, minimum, and fluctuation threshold settings. If a range falls below the minimum setting, or exceeds the maximum setting an alarm is triggered. In order to keep alarms from being constantly triggered due to slight fluctuations at the threshold points, you can set a fluctuation range that must be exceeded when a threshold is crossed in order...
  • Page 57 Chapter 5. Outlet Access Schedule Clicking the Schedule tab brings up a page that lets you set up a scheduled power On/Off configuration for the selected outlet: The meanings of the field headings are given in the table, below: Heading Meaning Routine Type Drop down the list to select whether the scheduled power...
  • Page 58 eco PDU PE Series User Manual Heading Meaning Shutdown Time Key in the time of day you want the shutdown to take place using the HH:MM format. If you want to temporarily suspend this function without deleting the entry, click to put a check in the Disable checkbox at the right of this field.
  • Page 59: Chapter 6. User Management

    Chapter 6 User Management Overview When you select the User Management tab the screen comes up with Accounts selected in the Menu bar, and the User List displayed in the main panel: The Accounts page has two menu items: Accounts, for managing individual users;...
  • Page 60: Users

    eco PDU PE Series User Manual Users Adding Users To add a user, do the following: 1. Select Users in the Sidebar. 2. Click Add at the bottom of the User List in the main panel. The page opens with three tabs at the top: User, Groups, and Devices. The User tab is selected by default: 3.
  • Page 61 Chapter 6. User Management Field Description User Type There are three categories: Super Administrator, Administrator and User. There is no limitation on the number of accounts that can be created in each category. The super administrator is responsible for the overall installation configuration and maintenance;...
  • Page 62 eco PDU PE Series User Manual Field Description Status Status allows you to control the user’s account and access to the installation, as follows: Disable Account lets you suspend a user’s account without actually deleting it, so that it can be easily reinstated in the future.
  • Page 63: Modifying User Accounts

    Chapter 6. User Management Modifying User Accounts To modify a user account, do the following: 1. In the Sidebar User tree, click the user’s name – or – In the main panel, select the user’s name, then click Modify. 2. In the User page that comes up is the same as the one for adding users (see page 50).
  • Page 64: Groups

    eco PDU PE Series User Manual Groups Groups allow administrators to easily and efficiently manage users and devices. Since device access rights apply to anyone who is a member of the group, administrators need only set them once for the group, instead of having to set them for each user individually.
  • Page 65 Chapter 6. User Management 4. Enter the required information in the appropriate fields. A description of each of the fields is given in the table below: Field Description Group Name A maximum of 16 characters is allowed. Permissions Group permissions are set by checking the appropriate boxes, as follows: Checking User Management, Device Management, Log, and/or Maintenance gives all group members...
  • Page 66: Modifying Groups

    eco PDU PE Series User Manual Modifying Groups To modify a group, do the following: 1. In the Sidebar Group tree, click the group’s name – or – In the main panel, select the group’s name, then click Modify. 2. The Groups page that comes up is the same as the one for adding groups (see page 54).
  • Page 67: Users And Groups

    Chapter 6. User Management Users and Groups There are two ways to assign users to – and remove users from – groups: from the Accounts menu; and from the Groups menu. Note: 1. Before you can assign users to groups, you must first create them. See Adding Users, page 50 for details.
  • Page 68: Removing Users From A Group From The Accounts Page

    eco PDU PE Series User Manual Removing Users From a Group From the Accounts Page To remove a user from a group from the Accounts page, do the following: 1. In the Sidebar Users tree, click the user’s name – or – In the main panel, select the user’s name, then click Modify.
  • Page 69: Assigning Users To A Group From The Groups Page

    Chapter 6. User Management Assigning Users to a Group From the Groups Page To assign a user to a group from the Groups page, do the following: 1. In the Sidebar User Groups tree, click the group’s name – or – In the main panel, select the group’s name, then click Modify.
  • Page 70: Removing Users From A Group From The Groups Page

    eco PDU PE Series User Manual Removing Users From a Group From the Groups Page To remove a user from a group from the Groups page, do the following: 1. In the Sidebar User Groups tree, click the group’s name –...
  • Page 71: Device Assignment

    Chapter 6. User Management Device Assignment When a user logs in to the eco PDU, the interface comes up with the Outlet Access page displayed. All the outlets that the user is permitted to access are listed in the Sidebar at the left of the page. Access permissions for those outlets can be assigned on an outlet-by-outlet basis from the Accounts menu for individual users, or the Groups menu for user groups.
  • Page 72: Assigning Device Permissions From The Groups Page

    eco PDU PE Series User Manual 3. Under the Access column, click to permit or restrict the user’s access to an √ outlet. A check mark ( ) indicates that the user has permission to access the outlet; a blank checkbox means that the user is denied permission to access the outlet.
  • Page 73: Chapter 7. Device Management

    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 74: Service Ports

    eco PDU PE Series User Manual 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 75: Ipv4 Configuration

    Chapter 7. Device Management 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 76: Event Notification

    eco PDU PE Series User Manual 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 email reports from the SMTP server to you, do the following: 1.
  • Page 77 Chapter 7. Device Management 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 78: Syslog Server

    eco PDU PE Series User Manual 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 79: Date/Time

    Chapter 7. Device Management 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.
  • Page 80: Manual Input

    eco PDU PE Series User Manual 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 81: Security

    Chapter 7. Device Management Security The Security page controls access to the eco PDU device.
  • Page 82: Login String

    eco PDU PE Series User Manual 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. For example: 192.168.0.126/abcdefg The following characters are allowed: 0–9 a–z A–Z ~ ! @ $ ^ &...
  • Page 83: Adding Filters

    Chapter 7. Device Management Adding Filters To add an IP filter, do the following: 1. Click Add. A dialog box similar to the one below appears: 2. Specify the filter address in the dialog box (for example, 192.168.0.200), then click OK. A second dialog box, similar to the one below, appears: 3.
  • Page 84: Modifying Filters

    eco PDU PE Series User Manual 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 – for example, where a computer’s IP address is allowed by the IP filter but it’s MAC address is excluded by the MAC filter –...
  • Page 85: Account Policy

    Chapter 7. Device Management 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 86: Login String / Ip Filter / Mac Filter

    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.
  • Page 87 Chapter 7. Device Management 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 88 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.
  • Page 89: Authentication & Authorization

    Chapter 7. Device Management 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.
  • Page 90: Radius Settings

    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.
  • Page 91: 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;...
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  • Page 93: Chapter 8. Log Log

    Chapter 8 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.
  • Page 94: The System Log Event List

    eco PDU PE Series User Manual 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 brings the log list up to date with the latest events.
  • Page 95: Notification Settings

    Chapter 8. Log 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: The event categories are listed in the left column.
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  • Page 97: Chapter 9. Maintenance

    Chapter 9 Maintenance 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 Description...
  • Page 98: Upgrading The Firmware

    eco PDU PE Series User Manual 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 99: Backup/Restore

    Chapter 9. Maintenance 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 100 eco PDU PE Series User Manual Restore To restore a previous backup, do the following: 1. Click Browse; navigate to the file and select it. Note: If you renamed the file, you can leave the new name. There is no need to return it to its original name.
  • Page 101: Remote Terminal Operation

    Chapter 10 Remote Terminal Operation Overview The eco PDU PE 7/8/9r series can be accessed via a remote terminal session using several methods, including Telnet, SSH, or PuTTY, as described in the sections that follow. Telnet Logging In To log in to the eco PDU by means of a Telnet session, do the following: 1.
  • Page 102 eco PDU PE Series User Manual 5. Once a Telnet connection to the device is established, the eco PDU’s text- based Configuration Menu comes up: The text-based Configuration Menu provides text-based equivalents for the functions found under the web-based tabs and menus. You can reference the information provided for the browser version as you work your way through the submenus.
  • Page 103: Ssh

    Chapter 10. Remote Terminal Operation Terminal Session (Linux): To log in to the eco PDU by means of a secure SSH session, do the following: 1. Open a terminal (command line) on your computer. 2. At the prompt, key in your eco PDU Username and the eco PDU's IP Address in the following way: ssh [username@IP Address] 3.
  • Page 104: Third Party Utility (Windows)

    eco PDU PE Series User Manual Third Party Utility (Windows): SSH sessions can be implemented under Windows with the use of third party utility software, such as PuTTY, a free implementation of Telnet and SSH for the Win32 and Unix platforms. To make an SSH connection with PuTTY, do the following: 1.
  • Page 105: 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 106 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.
  • Page 107: 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 108: 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, page iii North America Email Support support@aten-usa.com Online Troubleshooting http://www.aten-usa.com/support Technical Documentation Support...
  • Page 109: 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 110 NRGence 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. NRGence eco Sensors can be obtained from the Download area of the ATEN web site.
  • Page 111: Specifications

    Appendix Specifications There are 15 models in the PE7xxx / PE8xxx / PE9xxx range. They are available in 16-port or 24-port versions, with different power inlet/cord variations. A basic comparison is show in the table, below. Full specifications for each of the models are provided on the following pages.
  • Page 112: Pe7216Rb / Pe8216Rb / Pe9216Rb

    eco PDU PE Series User Manual PE7216rB / PE8216rB / PE9216rB Function PE7216rB PE8216rB PE9216rB Power Outlets Direct Connectors Power Inlet 1 x NEMA 6-20P Power NEMA Outlets Total: 14 x IEC 320 C13 + 2 x IEC 320 C19 Bank 1-1, Outlet 1–8: 7 x C13 + 1 x C19.
  • Page 113: Pe7216Rg / Pe8216Rg / Pe9216Rg

    Appendix PE7216rG / PE8216rG / PE9216rG Function PE7216rG PE8216rG PE9216rG Power Outlets Direct Connectors Power Inlet 1 x IEC 60320 C20 Power NEMA Outlets Total: 14 x IEC 320 C13 + 2 x IEC 320 C19 Bank 1-1, Outlet 1–8: 7 x C13 + 1 x C19. Bank 1-2, Outlet 9–16: 7 x C13 + 1 x C19 Daisy In / Console...
  • Page 114: Pe7324Rb/Rj/ Pe8324Rb/Rj / Pe9324Rb/Rj

    eco PDU PE Series User Manual PE7324rB/rJ/ PE8324rB/rJ / PE9324rB/rJ Function PE7324rB / rJ PE8324rB / rJ PE9324rB / rJ Power Outlets Direct Connectors Power Cord NEMA L6-30P Power Total: 21 x IEC 320 C13 + 3 x IEC 320 C19 Outlets Bank 1-1, Outlet 1–8: 7 x C13 + 1 x C19.
  • Page 115: Pe7324Rg / Pe8324Rg / Pe9324Rg

    Appendix PE7324rG / PE8324rG / PE9324rG Function PE7324rG PE8324rG PE9324rG Power Outlets Direct Connectors Power Cord 1 x IEC 60309 32A Power Total: 21 x IEC 320 C13 + 3 x IEC 320 C19 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 Daisy...
  • Page 116: 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 117: Limited Warranty

    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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