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Dataprobe iBoot-PoE General Description Manual

Web power switch for power over ethernet
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Congratulations on purchasing the best network controlled power switch available.
provides you the ability to reboot crashed devices with the click of a mouse. Be sure to read up on all the
features of the iBoot-PoE Including:
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PoE Extender or PoE Injector Function
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PoE Plus (802.3at) Compliant 25.5 Watts Maximum
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Web Based setup and control
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Automatic Reboot using AutoPing and Traffic Monitor.
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Event Scheduling for real-time power control.
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Telnet setup and control
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Management Utility: Easy Setup, Firmware upgrades and Reset to Factory Default
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iBoot Cloud Service: Control all your iBoots from one web portal.
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Congratulations on purchasing the best network controlled power switch available. The iBoot-PoE provides you the ability to reboot crashed devices with the click of a mouse. Be sure to read up on all the features of the iBoot-PoE Including: • PoE Extender or PoE Injector Function •...

  • Page 2: General Description

    (Reboot). iBoot-PoE uses two levels of password for security. iBoot-PoE has a web server built in, as well as the ability to be managed through the iBoot Cloud Service. A simple Web browser interface makes it easy to control power from anywhere in the world with a click of a mouse.
  • Page 3 You set one or two IP addresses to be periodically pinged. When iBoot-PoE no longer detects a response from these addresses, the programmed power control function is actuated. The two addresses can be AND or OR linked so that both (AND) or either (OR) need to fail in order to take the selected action.
  • Page 4 1.3. Automatic Self Configuration In most cases, the iBoot-PoE will identify all the network elements required to configure itself for automatic monitoring and rebooting of a typical PoE environment. The unit will identify the following: • Network Router to obtain an IP address and additional settings for proper network configuration.

  • Page 5: Hardware Installation

    PSE or with the power supply, for at least 30 seconds before connecting the PD to the OUT connector. The iBoot-PoE will still use DHCP to configure the network if the router supports it. No automatic reboot functions will be enabled.
  • Page 6 2.4. Mounting Options iBoot-PoE is suitable for desktop, shelf or wall mounting. Two screw holes on the housing can be used to secure the iBoot-PoE to a suitable surface. Insure that the screw heads do not interfere with the attachment and disconnect of the network cables.

  • Page 7: Initial Configuration

    IP Address and be ready to use. You can discover the IP Address through your Server/Router, or use Dataprobe’s Device Management Utility (DMU). If your network does not use DHCP, the iBoot-PoE will default to IP Address 192.168.1.254 3.2. Device Management Utility...
  • Page 8 6. A confirmation box is displayed. Click OK to clear the box. Once the IP Address is set, other all other operational features of the iBoot-PoE can be set up. Click on Discover again to refresh the display, highlight the desired iBoot-PoE and click on Manage | Launch Browser.
  • Page 9 Traffic Monitor Settings Fail Time 10 Seconds Restart Time 10 Seconds Number of Cycles Minimum Traffic 0Kbps Monitoring: Uplink only Max Bandwidth Test: Disabled Daily Disable: Disabled iboot-poe_v180808n iBoot-PoE Page 9...

  • Page 10: Web Browser Operation

    Open your browser and enter the IP address of iBoot-PoE into the address bar. That address will either be the one assigned by your DHCP server, one that it was manually changed to or the default IP Address 192.168.1.254...
  • Page 11 If connecting with the Admin credentials, reset buttons for the Trigger counter is provided. If the iBoot-PoE is connected to a time server (see Section 5.4), The Home page will also show the five most recent history events, including the Outlet, Action, User and Time/Date of each event. The iBoot-PoE holds the last 32 events in memory.
  • Page 12 4.4. URL Control iBoot-PoE can be controlled directly by sending a completely formed URL through a browser window or HTTP command. The URL syntax for control is: http://<address>?s=<status>&t=<time>&u=<user>&p=<password> Where: <address> = the IP Address of the device, or DNS name that resolves to the IP Address, plus any HTTP Port if not standard 80 <status>...

  • Page 13: Web Setup

    Initial State: The outlet can be set to the state it will assume when the iBoot-PoE is powered up or reset The choices are: On, Off and Last, meaning the state it was in when the power was removed or reset commenced.
  • Page 14 Enter up to 128 characters. Telnet Port: This setting is used to allow access to the iBoot-PoE via telnet by ports other than standard DxP Port: This setting is used to allow access to the iBoot-PoE via Dataprobe Exchange Protocol (DxP) via ports other than standard 9100.
  • Page 15 Automatic Configuration of these settings. The Traffic Monitor shows the current throughput. This will update each time the Refresh button is pressed. To have the iBoot-PoE re-examine the network and auto-set the automation capabilities, press the Auto Config button. AutoPing Two separate Auto Ping addresses can be set with And/Or logic.
  • Page 16 With AutoPing operational, the main iBoot-PoE page will display the current status of this feature. The status will be OK to indicate that iBoot-PoE is receiving responses to the ping, or that the fail counter has not yet been exceeded.
  • Page 17 Hold/Run: Click Hold to pause the scheduled event. Click Run to re-start the scheduled event. Clear: Delete the scheduled event. Click Save to save the current settings. Click Reset to delete any unwanted changes. 5.7. Password Settings The iBoot-PoE supports three modes of user and password operation. Login Required: This mode supports both User and Admin users.

  • Page 18: Iboot Cloud Service

    While the Cloud Service is in Beta stage, the firmware in the iBoot is fully tested and released by Dataprobe. If you do not enable the cloud capabilities of the iBoot, you can expect continuous and dependable operation. 6.1.
  • Page 19 Locations: Group all iBoots by location. Click on any location to display or hide all the iBoots at that location. Account: Display and edit account information and obtain account access history. Help: Links to the iBoot Cloud Forum and Dataprobe support pages. iboot-poe_v180808n iBoot-PoE Page 19...
  • Page 20 Device Name that is displayed on the iBoot web page. To add locations, click on the Locations button on the menu bar, and then click Add Location. Name the location and click the Add Location button. iboot-poe_v180808n iBoot-PoE Page 20...

  • Page 21: 7. Command Line Interface

    7. Command Line Interface The iBoot-PoE Command Line Interface (CLI) provides a text based method for communicating with the iBoot. The syntax of the CLI uses a basic Set (change a variable) and Get (retrieve a variable). The CLI is accessed either through the Telnet protocol, which requires a Telnet client program.
  • Page 22 This command is used to set the Gateway 192.168.1.1 set http port <0-65535> This command sets the port that the iBoot-PoE’s web server listens for incoming connections on. When set to 0 the web server is disabled. set telnet port <0-65535>...
  • Page 23 This command is used to set the address of AutoPing 1 or AutoPing 2. Use IP name> Address or domain name. set autoping <1 | 2> frequency <1-999> This command is used to set the frequency (how often the iBoot-PoE sends the ping) for each of the AutoPings. iboot-poe_v180808n iBoot-PoE...
  • Page 24 Sets single AutoPing or two AutoPing relationship And or Or. Single set autoping action <none | on-latch | on-follow | off- This command is used to set the action that the iBoot-PoE will perform when the None latch | off-follow | cycle>...
  • Page 25 Starts the 2nd Sunday of March at 2:00 Stops the 1st Sunday of November at 2:00 Server: time.nist.gov set event <1-8> <run | hold> This command is used to all the event to run, or put the event on hold iboot-poe_v180808n iBoot-PoE Page 25...
  • Page 26 This is the prompt that will be displayed after the user has successfully logged in. iBoot Reboot Required> This is the prompt that will be displayed whenever there have been changes made that require a reboot. This prompt will remain the active prompt until the iBoot-PoE has been rebooted. iboot-poe_v180808n...

  • Page 27: 8. Dxp Protocol

    8. DxP Protocol iBoot-PoE supports the Dataprobe Exchange Protocol (DxP) for inter device communications and to allow software developers to integrate Dataprobe product into custom applications. Through the DxP protocol, the developer can: • Turn on and off power to the Outlet •...

  • Page 28: 9. Firmware Upgrades

    1) Insure that the Upgrade Enable checkbox is checked in the Network Setup web page of the iBoot-PoE 2) Run the Device Management Utility, available at the link above. If the iBoot-PoE you would like to upgrade is not visible in the list box, either Select Device | Discover from the menu to locate iBoot-PoE units on the local network, or Select Device | Add from the menu to add the IP address of the iBoot-PoE.

  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting The iBoot-PoE has a recessed pushbutton switch in the event the unit is not performing as expected. Use the pushbutton as follows: Action Result Momentary Soft Reset. Will not change outlet status. 5 Seconds push Reset to Factory Defaults. Hold the button in until the Outlet LED is blinking, then release.

  • Page 30: Specifications

    IP Addressed, DHCP assigned or Static Internal HTTP Web Server Forms Processing Browser required Telnet Server User Settings Record your Setup here for reference Location: HTTP Port: MAC Address: Auto-Ping Address: IP Address: Auto-Ping Port: Subnet Mask: Heartbeat Port: Gateway: iboot-poe_v180808n iBoot-PoE Page 30...

  • Page 31: Technical Support And Warranty

    90 days, whichever is greater. If Purchased from Dataprobe Inc.; Service under this Warranty is obtained by shipping the product (with all charges prepaid) to the address below. Seller will pay return shipping charges within the United States. Call Dataprobe Technical Service to receive a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) Number prior to sending any equipment back for repair.

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