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Black Box PS590A Manual

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SEPTEMBER 2006
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  • Page 1 Order toll-free in the U.S.: Call 877-877-BBOX (outside U.S. call 724-746-5500) CUSTOMER FREE technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 724-746-0746 SUPPORT Mailing address: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 INFORMATION Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: info@blackbox.com...
  • Page 3 FCC AND IC RFI STATEMENTS/CE NOTICE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INDUSTRY CANADA RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy, and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference to radio communication. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when the equipment is...
  • Page 4 RACKMOUNT REMOTE POWER MANAGERS NORMAS OFICIALES MEXICANAS (NOM) ELECTRICAL SAFETY STATEMENT INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes de que el aparato eléctrico sea operado. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para referencia futura.
  • Page 5 NOM STATEMENT 12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la polarización del equipo no sea eliminada. 13. Los cables de la fuente de poder deben ser guiados de tal manera que no sean pisados ni pellizcados por objetos colocados sobre o contra ellos, poniendo particular atención a los contactos y receptáculos donde salen del aparato.
  • Page 6 RACKMOUNT REMOTE POWER MANAGERS TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL BLACK BOX and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks of BB Technologies, Inc. ProComm is a registered trademark of DATASTORM TECHNOLOGIES, INC.™ Crosstalk is a registered trademark of Digital Communications Associates, Inc.
  • Page 7 Disconnect Power If any of the following events occurs, immediately disconnect the unit from the outlet and contact Black Box at 724-746-5500. The power cord is frayed or damaged. Liquid has been spilled into the device or the device has been exposed to rain or water.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    4.1. Power Cable (and Cable Keeper) Connection ....21 4.1.1. Models PS590A and PS590AE ......21 4.1.2.
  • Page 9 A.1. Calling Black Box ........

  • Page 10: Specifications

    RACKMOUNT REMOTE POWER MANAGERS 1. Specifications Power Input / Output: Model PS590A: • AC Input: Two Separate Circuits; 20 Amps Max. per Circuit. ▪ Voltage: 100 - 120 VAC, 50/60 Hz. ▪ Connectors: Two (2) IEC-320-C20 Inlets. • AC Outputs: 100 - 120 VAC, 50/60 Hz.
  • Page 11 ▪ Depth: 7.0” (17.8 cm) ▪ Height: 3.5” (8.9 cm) 2 Rack U Shipping Weight: • Models PS590A & PS590AE: 10 lbs (4.5 Kg) • Models PS591A & PS591AE: 12 lbs (5.5 Kg) Operating Temperature: 32°F to 122°F (0°C to 50°C)

  • Page 12: Quick Start Guide

    RACKMOUNT REMOTE POWER MANAGERS 2. Quick Start Guide To take full advantage of the complete range of features that the Rackmount Remote Power Manager offers, we recommend that you read Chapters 4 and 5 after performing this quick start procedure. 2.1.

  • Page 13: Communicating With The Rackmount Remote Power Manager

    CHAPTER 2: Quick Start Guide Note that when the Rackmount Remote Power Manager is shipped from the factory, RS232 Port Parameters are set as follows: 9600 bps, 8 Data Bits, One Stop Bit, No Parity. Although the Rackmount Remote Power Manager allows these parameters to be easily redefined, for the purpose of this Quick Start procedure, it is recommended that you configure your communications program to accept these default parameters.
  • Page 14 RACKMOUNT REMOTE POWER MANAGERS Figure 2-1: Plug Status Screen - Web Browser Interface (8-Plug Model Shown) Rackmount Remote Power Manager v1.41 Site ID: Black Box — Lawrence, PA Plug | Name | Password | Status | Boot/Seq.Delay | Default |...
  • Page 15 CHAPTER 2: Quick Start Guide Text Interface: Via Telnet: Telnet to the Rackmount Remote Power Manager’s default IP address (192.168.168.168). The Plug Status Screen (Figure 2-2) should be displayed. Via Local PC: Start your communications program (e.g., Hyperterminal) and then press [Enter]. The Plug Status Screen should be displayed as shown in Figure 2-2.
  • Page 16 RACKMOUNT REMOTE POWER MANAGERS Log Out: When you have finished communicating with the unit it is important to always log off by issuing the appropriate Rackmount Remote Power Manager command, rather than simply closing your Telnet or communications program. When you log off using the proper command, this ensures that the unit has completely exited from command mode, and is not waiting for the inactivity timeout to elapse before allowing additional connections.

  • Page 17: Overview

    CHAPTER 3: Overview 3. Overview Electronic equipment sometimes “locks up,” requiring a service call just to flip the switch to perform a simple reboot. The Rackmount Remote Power Manager gives you the ability to perform this function from anywhere. You can access the Rackmount Remote Power Manager via Web-browser or Text Interface.
  • Page 18 RACKMOUNT REMOTE POWER MANAGERS This User’s Guide covers four different Rackmount Remote Power Manager models: • PS590A Rackmount Remote Power Manager - Dual 20-Amp: Two (2) 100 to 120 VAC power circuits with individual power inlets and breakers, eight (8) NEMA 5-15R outlets, 20-amps maximum per circuit (Total 40-amps maximum.)

  • Page 19: Back Panel Components - Models Ps590A And Ps590Ae

    On/Off, rebooted, or set to user-defined default state in response to user commands. • PS590A: Four (4) 100 to 120 VAC, NEMA 5-15R Outlets with indicator lights. 20-amps total load per circuit. • PS590AE: Four (4) 100 to 240 VAC, IEC-320-C13 Outlets with indicator lights.
  • Page 20 RACKMOUNT REMOTE POWER MANAGERS Default Button: This button can be used to either reset the unit to default  parameters or manually toggle all plugs On or Off: • Default Parameters: With the Master Power Switch set in the Off position, press and hold the Default Button, then set the Master Power Switch to the On position and release the Default Button.

  • Page 21: Back Panel Components - Models Ps591A And Ps591Ae

    CHAPTER 3: Overview MAIN POWER B-10 B-11 B-12 B-13 B-14 B-15 B-16 10BaseT Figure 3-2: Back Panel Components - 16-Plug Models (Model PS591A Shown). 3.2. Back Panel Components - Models PS591A and PS591AE As shown in Figure 3-2, models PS591A and PS591AE include the following components: Bus A - Power Inlet and Circuit Breaker: An AC inlet and circuit breaker ...
  • Page 22 RACKMOUNT REMOTE POWER MANAGERS Default Button: This button can be used to either reset the unit to default  parameters or manually toggle all plugs On or Off: • Default Parameters: With the Master Power Switch set in the Off position, press and hold the Default Button, then set the Master Power Switch to the On position and release the Default Button.

  • Page 23: Installation

    4.1.1. Models PS590A and PS590AE To install the cable keepers and power cables on the PS590A or PS590AE (8-plug models), proceed as follows: First, make sure that both of the power manager’s power cables are disconnected from the power supply.

  • Page 24: Models Ps591A And Ps591Ae

    The power manager includes two separate power busses as described below: • PS590A and PS591A: Two 100 to 120 VAC power circuits, 15 amps per outlet, 20 amps per circuit. Total 40 amps per unit. • PS590AE and PS591AE: Two 100 to 240 VAC power circuits, 10 amps per...

  • Page 25: Serial Com/Rs-232 Port Connection

    CHAPTER 4: Installation Figure 4-1: COM/RS-232 port interface. 4.3. Serial COM/RS-232 Port Connection The COM port is a male, RS-232C DB9 connector, wired in a DTE configuration. In the default state, the COM port is configured for 9600 bps, eight data bits, one stop bit, and no parity.

  • Page 26: Connecting A Local Pc To The Com/Rs-232 Port

    RACKMOUNT REMOTE POWER MANAGERS 4.3.1. Connecting a Local PC to the COM/RS-232 Port Use a null-modem cable to connect your PC COM port to the power manager’s COM/RS-232 port. Make sure that the serial port mode is set to console as described in Section 5.3.2.

  • Page 27: Configuration

    CHAPTER 5: Configuration 5. Configuration Once you’ve installed the Rackmount Remote Power Manager, you’re ready for configuration. First, select the command mode (system or user). Then you’ll learn how to communicate with the Rackmount Remote Power Manager. Finally, you’ll access the configuration menus and save configuration parameters. 5.1.

  • Page 28: Communicating With The Rackmount Remote Power Manager

    RACKMOUNT REMOTE POWER MANAGERS 5.2. Communicating with the Rackmount Remote Power Manager To configure the power manager or invoke command functions, you must first connect to the power manager and access command mode. The power manager offers two separate command interfaces: the Web Browser Interface and the Text Interface.
  • Page 29 CHAPTER 5: Configuration Figure 5-1: Plug Status Screen - Web Browser Interface (8-Plug Model Shown) Rackmount Remote Power Manager v1.41 Site ID: Black Box — Lawrence, PA Plug | Name | Password | Status | Boot/Seq.Delay | Default | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | GATEWAY | (undefined)

  • Page 30: Accessing The Text Interface

    RACKMOUNT REMOTE POWER MANAGERS 5.2.2. Accessing the Text Interface You can access the Text Interface via a network, a local PC, or a modem. To access the Text Interface, your installation must include the following: • Access via Network: The power manager must be connected to your TCP/ IP network, and your PC must include a communications program (such as Hyperterminal).
  • Page 31 CHAPTER 5: Configuration Password: If the system password has been defined, the power manager will display the password prompt. Type in either the system password or plug password, and press [Enter]. If the system password has not been defined, the prompt will not display when the power manager is accessed via the Text Interface.

  • Page 32: Configuration Menus

    RACKMOUNT REMOTE POWER MANAGERS 5.3. Configuration Menus As described in the sections that follow, the power manager’s configuration parameters can be selected via the Web Browser Interface or via the Text Interface. Although the Web Browser Interface and Text Interface provide two separate means for selecting parameters, both interfaces allow access to essentially the same set of parameters, and parameters selected via one interface will also apply to the other.

  • Page 33: General Parameters Menus

    Figure 5-3: General Parameters Menu - Web Browser Interface. GENERAL PARAMETERS: 1. System Password: (defined) 2. User Name: Black Box 3. Site ID: Black Box, Lawrence, PA 4. Command Echo: 5. Inactivity Timeout: 2 Min 6. Command Confirmation: 7. Automated Mode: 8. Manual Switch Button: 9.
  • Page 34 RACKMOUNT REMOTE POWER MANAGERS The General Parameters menus allow you to define the following parameters: • System Password: The Rackmount Remote Power Manager displays a password prompt when you attempt to access command mode. When the System Password is entered during login, the System Mode will be active, allowing access to both switching functions and configuration menus.
  • Page 35 CHAPTER 5: Configuration • Inactivity Timeout: Determines how long the Rackmount Remote Power Manager will wait for additional commands during periods of inactivity. When the timeout period elapses, the user will be disconnected from command mode. (The default timeout is 2 minutes.) •...

  • Page 36: Serial (Console) Port Parameters Menus

    RACKMOUNT REMOTE POWER MANAGERS Figure 5-5: Serial Parameters Menu - Web Browser Interface SERIAL PARAMETERS: Baud Rate: 9600 Data: 8 Bit Parity: None Stop: 1 Bit Port Mode: Console Modem Init. Str: ATE0M0Q1&C1&D2S0=1 Enter selection, Press <ESC> to return to previous menu… Figure 5-6: Serial Parameters Menu - Text Interface 5.3.2.
  • Page 37 CHAPTER 5: Configuration The Serial Parameters menu is used to define the following parameters: NOTE When baud rate, data bits, parity, or stop bits are changed via the console port, new values will not be applied until you exit and then reenter the command mode.

  • Page 38: Plug Parameters Menus

    RACKMOUNT REMOTE POWER MANAGERS Figure 5-7: Plug Parameters Menu - Web Browser Interface PLUG #1 PARAMETERS: 1. Plug Name: Server_1 2. Password: (undefined) 3. Boot/Seq. Delay: 0.5 Secs 4. Power Up Default: Enter Selection, Press <ESC> to Exit… Figure 5-8: Plug Parameters menu - Text Interface 5.3.3.
  • Page 39 CHAPTER 5: Configuration The Plug Parameters menu is used to define the following parameters: • Plug Name: Assigns a name to the plug. (The name can be up to 16 characters long, and the default name is undefined.) NOTE The plug name cannot begin with a number, a dash (-), an underscore (_), a slash (/), or a backslash (\).
  • Page 40 RACKMOUNT REMOTE POWER MANAGERS Plug Passwords and Co-Location Features The plug passwords allow you to determine which plugs an individual user will be permitted to control. When a plug password is entered at the login prompt, the user will be able to issue switching and reboot commands for the corresponding plug and every other plug that shares this same password.
  • Page 41 CHAPTER 5: Configuration If an “On” command is applied to plugs 1–5, the Rackmount Remote Power Manager responds as follows: Turn on plug 1, wait 1 second. Turn on plug 2, wait 2 seconds. Turn on plug 3, wait 5 seconds. Turn on plug 4, wait 1 minute.

  • Page 42: Network Parameters Menus

    RACKMOUNT REMOTE POWER MANAGERS 5.3.4. Network Parameters Menus The Network Parameters menus select the IP address and other network parameters. To access the Network Parameters menus, proceed as follows: • Web Browser Interface: Click the Setup button to access the Setup menus, and then click Network Parameters.
  • Page 43 CHAPTER 5: Configuration Figure 5-9: Network Parameters Menu - Web Browser Interface NETWORK PARAMETERS: 1. IP Address: 65.106.93.103 2. Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 3. Gateway Address: 65.106.93.97 4. Send MSS: 5. IP Security MAC Address: 00-09-9b-00-90-f6 Enter Selection or <ESC> to Exit… Figure 5-10: Network Parameters Menu - Text Interface...
  • Page 44 RACKMOUNT REMOTE POWER MANAGERS IP Security Feature The IP Security feature can be used to restrict unauthorized IP addresses from establishing a connection with the power manager. In the default state, the power manager accepts incoming IP connections from all hosts. To configure the IP security feature, proceed as follows.
  • Page 45 CHAPTER 5: Configuration Example 1: Deny access to all hosts except 192.1.1.5: Security Mask #1: 255.255.255.255 Mask #1 Action: Deny Security Mask #2: 192.1.1.5 Mask #2 Action: Permit Since 255 is a wild card, mask #1 blocks all IP addresses. Mask #2 then specifically grants access to 192.1.1.5 only.

  • Page 46: Telnet Parameters Menus

    RACKMOUNT REMOTE POWER MANAGERS Figure 5-12: Telnet Parameters Menu - Web Browser Interface TELNET PARAMETERS: 1. Service: 2. Telnet Port #: Enter Selection or <ESC> to Exit… Figure 5-13: Telnet Parameters Menu - Text Interface 5.3.5. Telnet Parameters Menus The Telnet Parameters menus enable/disable Telnet access to the Rackmount Remote Power Manager command mode and select the TCP port for Telnet connections.

  • Page 47: Web Server Parameters Menus

    CHAPTER 5: Configuration Figure 5-14: Web Server Parameters Menu - Web Browser Interface WEB SERVER: 1. Service: 2. Port #: Enter Selection or <ESC> to Exit… Figure 5-15: Web Server Parameters Menu - Text Interface 5.3.6. Web Server Parameters Menus The Web Server Parameters menus configure the internal Web server, which lets you operate the Rackmount Remote Power Manager via the Web Browser Interface.

  • Page 48: Save Configuration Parameters

    RACKMOUNT REMOTE POWER MANAGERS 5.4. Save Configuration Parameters The Rackmount Remote Power Manager offers two methods for saving parameters: saving to memory and saving to an ASCII file. Saving parameters to memory ensures that your user-defined configuration remains intact if power to the Rackmount Remote Power Manager is temporarily interrupted.

  • Page 49: Operation

    CHAPTER 6: Operation 6. Operation As discussed in Chapter 5, the Rackmount Remote Power Manager offers two separate command interfaces: the Web Browser Interface and the Text Interface. Both interfaces offer essentially the same command options and features, and parameters defined via the Web Browser Interface also apply when communicating via the Text Interface (and vice versa).

  • Page 50: Controlling Power - Web Browser Interface

    RACKMOUNT REMOTE POWER MANAGERS 6.1.2. Controlling Power - Web Browser Interface To invoke on/off/boot commands or view plug status via the Web Browser Interface: Access the Rackmount Remote Power Manager’s command mode as described in Section 5.2.1. When the Plug Status menu (Figure 6-1) appears, note that the screen includes a status field and on/off/boot controls for each of the Rackmount Remote Power Manager’s switched AC outlets.
  • Page 51 CHAPTER 6: Operation Reboot Cycle: To initiate a reboot cycle, click the Boot button next to the desired plug(s), then click on the Apply button. To reboot all plugs, click the Boot button in the “All Plugs” line, then click on Apply. The Rackmount Remote Power Manager displays a screen that indicates that the reboot cycle is in progress.

  • Page 52: Operation Via The Text Interface

    RACKMOUNT REMOTE POWER MANAGERS Network Boot Bar v1.41c Site ID: Black Box - Lawrence, PA Display Configuration Display Help Screen View/Set General Parameters Display Plug Status /P [n] View/Set Plug Parameters Display Network Status View/Set Serial Parameters View/Set Network Parameters...

  • Page 53: Controlling Power - Text Interface

    CHAPTER 6: Operation Rackmount Remote Power Manager v1.41 Site ID: Black Box — Lawrence, PA Plug | Name | Password | Status | Boot/Seq.Delay | Default | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | GATEWAY | (undefined) | 0.5 Secs | ON | SERVER_1 | (undefined)
  • Page 54 RACKMOUNT REMOTE POWER MANAGERS To switch plugs or initiate a boot cycle: Switching Plugs On: To power-on a plug, type /ON n (where n is the number or name of the desired plug) and press [Enter]. For example: /ON 1 or /ON ROUTER Switching Plugs Off: To power-off a plug, type /OFF n (where n is the number or name of the desired plug) and press [Enter].

  • Page 55: Applying Commands To Several Plugs

    CHAPTER 6: Operation 6.2.3. Applying Commands to Several Plugs As described below, Boot/On/Off commands can be applied to only one switched AC outlet or to an assortment of outlets. NOTE When Boot/On/Off operations are initiated, Boot/Sequence Delay times apply as described in Section 5.3.3. To apply an On/Off /Boot command to several plugs, enter the numbers or names for the plugs, separated by a plus sign (+).

  • Page 56: Logging Out Of Command Mode

    RACKMOUNT REMOTE POWER MANAGERS 6.3. Logging Out of Command Mode When you have finished communicating with the Rackmount Remote Power Manager, always disconnect using either the Logout button (Web Browser Interface) or /X command (Text Interface) rather than by simply closing your browser window or communications program.

  • Page 57: Manual Operation

    CHAPTER 6: Operation To enable/disable the automated mode, access the General Parameters menu (see Section 5.3.1) and set the “Automated Mode” option to “On.” When the automated mode is enabled, Rackmount Remote Power Manager functions change as follows: All Password Security Suppressed: When a user attempts to access the command mode, the password prompt does not display at either the console port or network port.

  • Page 58: Saving And Restoring Configuration Parameters

    RACKMOUNT REMOTE POWER MANAGERS 7. Saving and Restoring Configuration Parameters After the Rackmount Remote Power Manager is properly configured, parameters can be downloaded and saved as an ASCII text file on your local or remote PC. Later, if the configuration is accidentally altered, the file with the saved parameters can be uploaded to automatically reconfigure the Rackmount Remote Power Manager without manually assigning each parameter.

  • Page 59: Restoring Saved Parameters

    CHAPTER 7: Saving and Restoring Configuration Parameters 7.2. Restoring Saved Parameters This section describes the procedure for using ProComm to send saved parameters to the Rackmount Remote Power Manager. NOTE Parameters saved to an ASCII file can only be restored via the text interface.

  • Page 60: Upgrading Firmware

    ASCII file (as described in Chapter 7) before beginning this upgrade procedure. Download the update file onto your local or remote PC. Firmware modifications can be downloaded from the Black Box Web site (www.blackbox.com). Access the Rackmount Remote Power Manager command mode via the text interface.
  • Page 61 CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Firmware If the upload is successful, the Rackmount Remote Power Manager will load the upgrade firmware into memory and then reboot itself. NOTE If you are performing the upgrade procedure via the network port, the Rackmount Remote Power Manager will break the network connection when the system is reinitialized.

  • Page 62: Appendix A: Troubleshooting

    • Package it carefully. We recommend that you use the original container. • If you are shipping the Rackmount Remote Power Manager for repair, make sure you include everything that came in the original package. Before you ship, contact Black Box to get a Return Authorization (RA) number.
  • Page 64 © Copyright 2006. Black Box Corporation. All rights reserved. 1000 Park Drive • Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 • 724-746-5500 • Fax 724-746-0746...

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