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VP8841, VP8867, VP8865, VP8866, VP7811B, VP8868, VP8832
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  • Page 1 VERTIV INTELLIGENT RACK PDU VP8841, VP8867, VP8865, VP8866, VP7811B, VP8868, VP8832 and VP8830 VertivCo.com/geist...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Vertiv Intelligent Rack PDU Page 2 CONTENTS Introduction ............................. 6 1.1. Welcome ............................6 About this Manual ........................... 9 2.1. Organization of the Manual ......................9 2.2. Audience Profile ..........................9 2.3. On-line Documentation ........................9 2.4. Reporting Document Errors ......................
  • Page 3 Vertiv Intelligent Rack PDU Page 3 3.1.4.2. Protocols .......................... 16 3.1.4.3. User Interfaces ........................ 16 3.1.5. Regulatory Compliance ....................... 16 3.1.5.1. Underwriters Laboratories (UL) ..................16 3.1.5.2. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) ..............17 3.1.5.3. RoHS/WEEE ........................17 Chapter 2 - Installation ......................... 18 4.1.
  • Page 4 Vertiv Intelligent Rack PDU Page 4 5.2.1.1. Overview .......................... 55 5.2.1.1.1. Configuration and Operation ..................56 5.2.1.2. Alarms & Warnings ......................58 5.2.1.2.1. Add/Modify Alarms & Warnings ................. 59 5.3. System ............................62 5.3.1. Users ........................... 62 5.3.2. Network ..........................65 5.3.3.

  • Page 5: Vertiv Intelligent Rack Pdu

    Vertiv Intelligent Rack PDU Page 5 6.2.4. Electrostatic Discharge ......................78 6.2.5. Explosive Environment ......................78 6.2.6. Servicing and Adjustments ....................78 6.2.7. Repairs and Modifications ....................78...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    1.1. WELCOME Notice to Users Vertiv reserves the right to make changes to this document without notice to any user or reseller of this product. Vertiv also reserves the right to substitute or terminate distribution of this document, with no obligation to notify any person or party of such substitutions or terminations.
  • Page 7 · Vertiv will work with our direct suppliers to identify purchased components and materials that contain tin, tantalum, tungsten or gold. · Vertiv will work with our direct suppliers to trace sources of any tin, tantalum, tungsten or gold used in our products back to the smelter.
  • Page 8 Nor shall Vertiv and its affiliates be liable for any damages, inclusive of loss of profits or data, arising from the use of or in connection with this document.

  • Page 9: About This Manual

    This document is intended for use by authorized technicians experienced with same of similar product types and for personnel requiring guidance for equipment installation, operation, mainte- nance, and support. 2.3. ON-LINE DOCUMENTATION Product firmware updates can be found and downloaded from the Vertiv Support site, under Firmware Updates.

  • Page 10: Reporting Document Errors

    Vertiv Intelligent Rack PDU Page 10 2.4. REPORTING DOCUMENT ERRORS Should you discover any error or identify a deficiency in this document, please take time to con- tact us at the following email address: Vertiv-Documents@vertivco.com Please be sure to provide us with the document name, part number, and page number(s). Also, please provide us with description of the error or the deficiency for the document.
  • Page 11 Vertiv Intelligent Rack PDU Page 11 Figure 1 Overlay Symbology Guide Figure 1 The chart above depicts the symbols used on Vertiv overlays.

  • Page 12: Safety

    Page 12 2.5.3. SAFETY This document contains varying levels of alerts pertaining to product and user safety. The alerts are visually presented with graphics and text per Vertiv equipment guidelines. The representations are: DANGER INDICATES AN IMMINENT HAZARDOUS SITUATION WHICH, IF NOT AVOIDED, WILL RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.

  • Page 13: Figures

    Vertiv Intelligent Rack PDU Page 13 2.5.4. FIGURES Figures presented in this document are identified and designated as follows: 'Figure:', Chapter # - Image # Example: Figure 1-1 Name and/or Title goes here 2.5.5. TABLES Tables presented in this document are identified and designated as follows:...

  • Page 14: Chapter 1 - Product Specifications

    3.1. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 3.1.1. OVERVIEW The Vertiv Upgradeable (GU) PDU gives data center managers the flexibility to install the intelligence re- quired today, with the option to upgrade technology as needs evolve. From basic power to power monitor- ing, the Vertiv Upgradeable product line adapts to a business' needs now and in the future.

  • Page 15: Humidity

    Vertiv Intelligent Rack PDU Page 15 3.1.2.2. HUMIDITY Table 1-2 Humidity Limits Minimun Maximum Operating 95% (non-condensing) Storage 95% (non-condensing) 3.1.2.3. ELEVATION Table 1-3 Elevation Limits Minimun Maximum Operating 0 m (0 ft) 3,050 m (10,000 ft) Storage 0 m (0 ft) 15,240 m (50,000 ft) 3.1.3.

  • Page 16: Networking

    This product supports the following user interfaces: SNMP, Web GUI, and JSON API. 3.1.5. REGULATORY COMPLIANCE Vertiv products are regulated for Safety, Emissions, and Environment Impact per the below agencies and policies. 3.1.5.1. UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES (UL) UL Standards are used to assess products; test components, materials, systems and performance; and evaluate environmentally sustainable products, renewable energies, food and water products, recycling systems and other innovative technologies.

  • Page 17: Federal Communications Commission (Fcc)

    Vertiv Intelligent Rack PDU Page 17 3.1.5.2. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulates interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite, and cable in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and U.S. territories. An independent U.S. government agency overseen by Congress, the commission is the United States' primary authority for communications laws, regulation and technological innovation.

  • Page 18: Chapter 2 - Installation

    Vertiv Intelligent Rack PDU Page 18 4. CHAPTER 2 - INSTALLATION 4.1. PRE-INSTALLATION • For standard temperature models, the ambient temperature of the installation location, such as an IT rack, should be no greater than 45°C if the PDU is loaded to its full nameplate current rat- ing.

  • Page 19: Installation

    Vertiv Intelligent Rack PDU Page 19 4.2. INSTALLATION 1. Using appropriate hardware, mount unit to rack. See next section for examples. 2. Plug PDU into an appropriately-rated and protected branch-circuit receptacle. 3. Plug in the devices to be powered by the PDU.

  • Page 20: Mounting

    Vertiv Intelligent Rack PDU Page 20 4.2.1. MOUNTING Optional brackets sold separately. 4.2.1.1. FULL LENGTH BRACKETS Figure 2-1 Full Length Bracket...

  • Page 21: Mini "L" Brackets (Slb-4)

    Vertiv Intelligent Rack PDU Page 21 4.2.1.2. MINI "L" BRACKETS (SLB-4) Figure 2-2 Mini L Brackets...

  • Page 22: Vertical Extension Brackets (Vcb-1)

    Vertiv Intelligent Rack PDU Page 22 4.2.1.3. VERTICAL EXTENSION BRACKETS (VCB-1) Figure 2-3 Vertical Extension Brackets...

  • Page 23: Toolless Mounting Hardware (11621)

    Vertiv Intelligent Rack PDU Page 23 4.2.1.4. TOOLLESS MOUNTING HARDWARE (11621) Figure 2-4 Toolless Mounting Hardware...

  • Page 24: Toolless Full Length Brackets (Tlfl)

    Vertiv Intelligent Rack PDU Page 24 4.2.1.5. TOOLLESS FULL LENGTH BRACKETS (TLFL) Figure 2-5 Toolless Full Length Brackets 4.2.1.6. SINGLE SIDE MOUNT 2 UNIT BRACKETS (TSMX2) Figure 2-6 Single Side Mount 2 Units Brackets...

  • Page 25: Offset/Side Mount Brackets (Ezb-1)

    Vertiv Intelligent Rack PDU Page 25 4.2.1.7. OFFSET/SIDE MOUNT BRACKETS (EZB-1) Figure 2-7 Offset/Side Mount Brackets 4.2.1.8. 7" EXTENSION BRACKETS (XB-7) Figure 2-8 7" Extension Brackets...

  • Page 26: Flush Mount Brackets (Fm)

    Vertiv Intelligent Rack PDU Page 26 4.2.1.9. FLUSH MOUNT BRACKETS (FM) Figure 2-9 Flush Mount Brackets 4.2.1.10. ADJUSTABLE MOUNT BRACKETS (AM) Figure 2-10 Adjustable Mount Brackets...

  • Page 27: Panel Mount Brackets (Pm)

    Vertiv Intelligent Rack PDU Page 27 4.2.1.11. PANEL MOUNT BRACKETS (PM) Figure 2-11 Panel Mount Brackets 4.2.1.12. 23" CONVERSION MOUNTING BRACKETS (23-RM) Figure 2-12 23" Conversion Mounting Brackets...

  • Page 28: Cable Mount Brackets (Cmb-1)

    Vertiv Intelligent Rack PDU Page 28 4.2.1.13. CABLE MOUNT BRACKETS (CMB-1) Figure 2-13 Cable Mount Brackets...

  • Page 29: 19" Horizontal/Panel Mount Brackets (7938)

    Vertiv Intelligent Rack PDU Page 29 4.2.1.14. 19" HORIZONTAL/PANEL MOUNT BRACKETS (7938) Figure 2-14 19" Horizontal/Panel Mount Brackets...

  • Page 30: Network Setup

    4.2.2. NETWORK SETUP The Monitored Vertiv Upgradeable PDU has a default IP address for initial setup and access. Once you have assigned an IP address, the default IP address will no longer be active. To restore the default IP ad- dress and reset all user-account information, if the user-assigned address or passwords are lost or forgot- ten, press and hold the network-reset button located below the Ethernet port for 15 seconds.
  • Page 31 Vertiv Intelligent Rack PDU Page 31 · Windows 10: Click the Start button, then choose Network & Internet, then click Change adapter options. Locate the entry under LAN or High-Speed Internet or Local Area Connection which corresponds to the network card (NIC).
  • Page 32 Vertiv Intelligent Rack PDU Page 32 Find the entry titled "Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)" in the list, then click the Properties button to open the Internet Protocol Properties window. If you see more than one TCP/IP entry, as in the ex- ample above, the computer may be configured for IPv6 support as well as IPv4;...
  • Page 33 Vertiv Intelligent Rack PDU Page 33 Note that the new settings will take effect when the Save button is clicked. The browser will no longer be able to reload the web page from the 192.168.123.123 address and will probably display a "page not found"...
  • Page 34 Vertiv Intelligent Rack PDU Page 34 Once the NIC settings are configured properly, you should be able to access the unit by typing http://192.168.123.123 into the address bar of your web browser. If you are setting up the unit for the first time, or if the unit has been reset back to factory defaults via the network-reset button, the unit will require you to create an Admin account and password before you can proceed.

  • Page 35: Chapter 3 - Setup

    The IMD can be replaced and upgraded to allow data-centers to future-proof their locations. Basic The Basic Vertiv Upgradable PDU is the baseline for the GU line of products. It is built with the IMD- module, and provides low cost power distribution with the option to upgrade to add local metering and/or remote monitoring and other features in the future.
  • Page 36 Vertiv Intelligent Rack PDU Page 36 Back Button Decrement to the previous channel. Forward Button Increment to the next channel. Center Button Toggle between scrolling and static display modes. Holding this button for 10 seconds will perform a network reset, restoring the default IP address and resetting user account information.
  • Page 37 Page 37 Monitored The Monitored Vertiv Upgradable PDU is an advanced option for data centers that need full remote moni- toring and alarms. It is built with the IMD- E module, which provides dual Ethernet ports and a local dis- play.
  • Page 38 Ethernet ports, a local display and a RJ12 port for remote sensors. Highlighted in Red above. 6. Remote Sensor Port : RJ12 port for connecting a Vertiv plug-and-play remote digital sensor (sold sep- arately). Each digital sensor has a unique serial number and is automatically discovered. GU Enhanced Monitored PDUs support one sensor at a time.
  • Page 39 Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) Vertiv Upgradable monitored devices, built with the IMD-02E include two Ethernet ports which work to- gether as an internal Ethernet bridge. One of these ports can be used to connect the IMD to an existing network, or both ports can be used at the same time to connect one IMD to another in a daisy-chain con- figuration.
  • Page 40 Page 40 Using a smart device, such as a smart phone or tablet with the Vertiv Mobile app installed, it is possible to capture data from the LED display when running in VLC mode, which can be enabled/disabled easily by using the display buttons on the device, or using the GUI on monitored units.
  • Page 41 Figure 3-3 Mobile App Home Screen • Scan: Turns on scan mode to allow the app to capture VLC data from Vertiv Upgradeable PDU. • Export: Pressing the export button will launch the smart device's email app and attach the Database...
  • Page 42 Vertiv Intelligent Rack PDU Page 42 Scanning a PDU Pressing the Scan button on the Home screen will load the Vertiv Mobile app scanning engine. Figure 3-4 Mobile App Scanning Screen To scan the PDU, position the smart device so that the characters on the LED display are between the lines on the screen.
  • Page 43 Page 43 NOTE When a device is scanned for the first time, the Vertiv Mobile app will recog- nize the serial number as being new and ask if it should be added to the da- tabase as shown below. If added to the database, all future scanned data will be added to the device serial number record.
  • Page 44 Vertiv Intelligent Rack PDU Page 44 Proper capture methods: Figure 3-6 Mobile App Capture Screen • High Contrast between LED display and background • No glow around LED display characters • LED display characters between horizontal guidelines...
  • Page 45 Vertiv Intelligent Rack PDU Page 45 Improper capture methods: Figure 3-7 Mobile App Capture Misalignment • Blurry image • Over-exposed image • Glow around LED display characters • LED display characters not between horizontal guidelines...
  • Page 46 Failure modes & Error messages: The Vertiv Mobile App will retry a scan 2 times if the scan cannot be completed. The scan can fail due to the smart device being unable to correctly capture all the VLC data correctly. If the app cannot properly...
  • Page 47 Vertiv Intelligent Rack PDU Page 47 Readings The Readings page displays scan results for each PDU scanned using VLC. Figure 3-9 Mobile App Readings Screen 1. Pressing the Settings button will enable the user to customized the data that is displayed in the scan results.
  • Page 48 Vertiv Intelligent Rack PDU Page 48 Figure 3-10 Mobile App Settings Screen • Collapse Rows: Allows user to collapse or expand the Readings page to help properly display data on smart devices with smaller screens. • Unit Data to Display: Selects which data is shown on the Readings page. All data is stored within the...
  • Page 49 NOTE An email app must be properly configured on the smart device to utilize the Export function. The Vertiv Mobile app does not directly support email func- tionality. Vertiv cannot troubleshoot email errors as this would be an issue with either the device, or email service being used.
  • Page 50 Vertiv Intelligent Rack PDU Page 50 The .csv data output organizes data first by serial number and then by date & time. You can further organ- ize the data by using the ‘Filter’ option in Excel. The data structure is split into two sections: 1.
  • Page 51 Vertiv Intelligent Rack PDU Page 51 Some GU models have Dual Inputs with Monitoring or Dual Inline Monitoring, these units can have up to three additional Power read- ings 4 Volts 4 Amps 4 Watts 4 VA 4 kWh Secondary Input...
  • Page 52 Insert Vertiv IMD Removal Tool as shown. Be sure to press tool in level and press in until tool is flush with face of IMD. Some older versions may require overlays to be removed prior to inserting tool.
  • Page 53 Vertiv Intelligent Rack PDU Page 53 Figure 3-12 IMD Removal Steps...
  • Page 54 Vertiv Intelligent Rack PDU Page 54 Installation 1. Connect the cable to the replacement IMD module. 2. Place cable into the strain-relief slot in the IMD's housing as shown. 3. Tuck the excess cable back into the PDU, and slide the IMD straight in.

  • Page 55: Web Interface

    Vertiv Intelligent Rack PDU Page 55 5.2. WEB INTERFACE The unit is accessible via a standard, unencrypted HTTP connection as well as an encrypted HTTPS (SSL) connection. The following web pages are available: 5.2.1. SENSORS PAGE 5.2.1.1. OVERVIEW The front page, Sensors Overview, gives both current and historical views of the unit’s data. Real-time readings are provided for all PDU data and individual circuits' data.

  • Page 56: Configuration And Operation

    Vertiv Intelligent Rack PDU Page 56 Log In / Log Out • Click to log in or log out of the unit. Note that both username and password are case sensitive and no spaces are allow. Prohibited characters for username only are: $&`:<>[ ] { }"+%@/ ; =?\^|~', Alarms and Warnings •...
  • Page 57 Vertiv Intelligent Rack PDU Page 57 Device Labeling Click the desired Configuration icon, and change the device's Label. (Name is the PDU's factory name or model, and cannot be changed.) Once done, click Save. Figure 3-16 Device Labeling Phase and Circuit Labels Naming Click the desired Configuration icon, and change the phase or circuit's Label.

  • Page 58: Alarms & Warnings

    Vertiv Intelligent Rack PDU Page 58 Resetting Energy (kWh) and Current (Minimum and Maximum) Values Click the Operation icon. Select the operation you wish to perform. Click Submit to execute operation. Figure 3-18 Resetting Energy and Current Values 5.2.1.2. ALARMS & WARNINGS The Alarms &...

  • Page 59: Add/Modify Alarms & Warnings

    Vertiv Intelligent Rack PDU Page 59 • : Delete Existing Alarms & Warnings. Notification: Notify user of tripped Events, and request acknowledgment. • Empty: No alert condition. • : Acknowledge button. When a Warning or Alarm Event has occurred; the user can click on this symbol to acknowledge the Event and stop the unit from sending any more notifications about it.
  • Page 60 Vertiv Intelligent Rack PDU Page 60 Type in the desired Clear Delay time in seconds. Any value other than "0" means once this Event is tripped, the measurement must return to normal for this many seconds before the Event will clear and reset.
  • Page 61 Vertiv Intelligent Rack PDU Page 61 Figure 3-22 Target Page • Delay determines how long this Event must remain tripped for before this Action's first notification is sent. This is different from the Trip Delay above. Trip Delay determines how long the threshold value has to be exceeded before the Event itself is tripped.

  • Page 62: System

    Vertiv Intelligent Rack PDU Page 62 Figure 3-24 Delete Action Page When finished, click Save to save this Alarm or Warning event. 5.3. SYSTEM 5.3.1. USERS The Users page in the System menu allows you to manage or restrict access to the unit's features by cre- ating accounts for different users.
  • Page 63 Vertiv Intelligent Rack PDU Page 63 To Add or Modify a user Account: Click the Add or Modify User icon. Figure 3-26 Add or Modify User Account Page Create or modify the account information as follows: Username: the name of this account. User names may be up to 24 characters long, are case-sen- sitive, and may not contain spaces or any of these prohibited characters: $&`:<>[ ] { }"+%@/ ;...
  • Page 64 Vertiv Intelligent Rack PDU Page 64 • View: If both Administrator and Control are set to False, the account is a View-Only account. The only changes a View-Only account is permitted to make are changing their own account's password, and changing the preferred language for their own account. View-Only accounts cannot change any device or system settings.

  • Page 65: Network

    Vertiv Intelligent Rack PDU Page 65 5.3.2. NETWORK The unit’s network configuration is set on the Network tab of the System menu. Settings pertaining to the unit’s network connection are: Figure 3-28 Network Configuration Page • DHCP: Allows the unit to request a dynamic IP address from a server on the network when Enabled.

  • Page 66: Web Server

    Vertiv Intelligent Rack PDU Page 66 NOTE Any changes you make to the Network settings will take effect once the Save button is clicked! If you have changed the IP address or HTTP/HTTPS ports, it will appear as if the unit is no longer responding be- cause the browser will not be able to reload the web page.

  • Page 67: Display

    Vertiv Intelligent Rack PDU Page 67 5.3.4. DISPLAY The unit's display configuration can be changed via the Display tab of the System menu. Settings pertain- ing to the unit’s display are: Figure 3-30 Display Mode/VLC Configuration Page • Display Mode: Sets the unit to display Current or Total Power (displayed as kW) on the local LED dis- play.

  • Page 68: Email

    Vertiv Intelligent Rack PDU Page 68 5.3.5. EMAIL The unit is capable of sending email notifications to up to five email addresses when an Alarm or Warning Event occurs. Figure 3-31 Email Configuration Page Target email addresses can be configured as follows: Legend of icons/buttons: 1.

  • Page 69: Snmp

    Vertiv Intelligent Rack PDU Page 69 • Username and Password: The login credentials for the email server. If your server does not require authentication (open relay), these can be left blank. Microsoft Exchange servers will have to be set to allow SMTP relay from the IP address of the unit. In ad- dition, the Exchange server will need to be set to allow "Basic Authentication", so that the unit will be able...
  • Page 70 Vertiv Intelligent Rack PDU Page 70 The SNMP-V1/V2c and SNMP-V3 Service can be enabled or disabled independently as desired. The service will normally listen for data-read requests (a.k.a. "GET requests") on Port 161, which is the usual default for SNMP services; this can also be changed if desired.

  • Page 71: Syslog

    Syslog data can be captured remotely but must first be setup and enabled via the Syslog page. NOTE This function is primarily only useful for diagnostic purposes, and should normally be left Disabled unless advised to enable it by Vertiv technical sup- port for troubleshooting a specific issue Figure 3-37 Syslog Configuration Page 5.3.8.

  • Page 72: Locale

    Vertiv Intelligent Rack PDU Page 72 Figure 3-38 Admin Configuration Page 5.3.9. LOCALE The Locale page sets the default Language and Temperature Units for the device. These settings will be- come the default viewing options for the device, although individual users can change these options for their own accounts.
  • Page 73 Use the Firmware Update section to load firmware updates into the unit. Firmware updates, when available, VertivCo.com/Firmware-Support. can be found on the Vertiv website: You can also subscribe to a mailing list, to be notified of when firmware updates become available.

  • Page 74: Help

    Vertiv Intelligent Rack PDU Page 74 5.4. HELP 5.4.1. INFO The Info Page displays the unit's current configuration information, including the device name and ID, the type of IMD installed, the unit's current firmware versions, and network information. Manufacturer support information is also here.

  • Page 75: Final Checkout

    Vertiv Intelligent Rack PDU Page 75 6.1. FINAL CHECKOUT 6.1.1. TECHNICAL SUPPORT 6.1.1.1. RESETTING PDU Should the PDU lose communication, the processor may be manually rebooted without affecting power to the outlets. Pressing the reboot button on the face of the IMD will cause the processor to reboot. The web interface will remain off-line during boot up.

  • Page 76: Using Microsoft Exchange As An Smtp Server

    SMTP authentication and mail-relaying per- missions correctly. If none of the above suggestions succeed in allowing your Vertiv IMD PDU to send mail through your Ex- change server, then you may need to contact Microsoft’s technical support for further assistance in config- uring your Exchange server to allow SMTP emails to be sent from a 3rd-party, non-Windows device through your network.

  • Page 77: Product-Specific Safety Notices

    Individuals using or maintaining Vertiv product(s) are expected to fol- low all the noted warnings and safety precautions necessary for safe operation of the equip- ment in your environment. Vertiv assumes no liability for failure to comply with these require- ments.

  • Page 78: Electrostatic Discharge

    Because of the danger of electrocution and/or severe health hazard, do not install substitute parts or preform any unauthorized modifications of this equipment. It is best to contact Vertiv for Warranty and Repair Service to ensure that safety features are maintained.
  • Page 79 Vertiv Intelligent Rack PDU Page 79 Thank You For Purchasing Your Vertiv Product VertivCo.com/geist...

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