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  • Page 1 SmartZone™ Gateway EP042 User Manual Release 1.0 Issue 2...

  • Page 2: Users Base Dn

    SmartZone Gateway EP042 User Manual Copyright © 2014 Panduit Corp. All rights reserved. No part of this book shall be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without written permission from Panduit. No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    SmartZone Gateway EP042 User Manual Table of Contents Introduction Overview Safety and Installation Statement Grounding Servicing Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Statements Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in Private Households in the European Union SmartZone Gateway Applications Remote Temperature and Humidity Sensing Power Monitoring SmartZone Gateway EP042 Package Front of Gateway EP042...
  • Page 4 SmartZone Gateway EP042 User Manual Gateway Setup - HTTP Setup – LDAP Servers Disabled Primary Secondary Both Credential Cache Display Name IP Address Unit Base DN Users Base DN 1 Users Base DN 2 Setup - SNMP NMS IP Address Community String NMS Access Setup - SNMP Trap Receivers...
  • Page 5 SmartZone Gateway EP042 User Manual Trigger Type Level Normal to Non-Normal (Positive Edge) Non-Normal to Normal (Negative Edge) Input Sensors - Configure Name Type PDUs – Configuration and Status PDU Status Status Indicators Configuring PDUs Control Method HTTP + SNMP HTTP Only SNMP Only RS232 Only...
  • Page 6 SmartZone Gateway EP042 User Manual Appendix A: Technical Details Factory Default Settings Operating Information Unit DimensionsAC) Unit Dimensions (-48VDC) Appendix B: Hysteresis Demystified Appendix C: Encryption and Security - 6 -...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    SmartZone Gateway EP042 User Manual Introduction Overview The SmartZone Gateway EP042 is a compact device used to monitor up to two PDUs within a rack enclosure, along with four input sensors (Temperature, Humidity, and Digital or Analog voltage). The unit comprises an Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) interface and a secure web-based interface for monitoring and management.

  • Page 8: Servicing

    SmartZone Gateway EP042 User Manual Servicing There are no user-serviceable parts inside these products. Any maintenance or repair must be performed by approved service-trained personnel. This product does not have a power switch; it is powered on when the adapter’s power cord is plugged in.
  • Page 9 SmartZone Gateway EP042 User Manual Ref No. Title Information technology equipment. Radio disturbance char- BS EN 55022:2010 acteristics. Limits and methods of measurement. Class A. Information technology equipment. Immunity characteristics. BS EN 55024:2010 Limits and methods of measurement. BS EN 60950- Information technology equipment.

  • Page 10: Smartzone Gateway Applications

    SmartZone Gateway EP042 User Manual SmartZone Gateway Applications Remote Temperature and Humidity Sensing The SmartZone Gateway monitors temperature and humidity and raises alarms or takes action if a user-configured threshold is crossed. Power Monitoring This equipment allows around-the-clock monitoring of the electrical power environment of the rack.

  • Page 11: Smartzone Gateway Ep042 Package

    SmartZone Gateway EP042 User Manual SmartZone Gateway EP042 Package The standard Gateway EP042 package contains a Gateway EP042 unit with supporting hardware: Gateway EP042 l Unit Mains voltage cable (AC version only) Rack mounting kit Supporting CD-ROM including MIB file and manuals Front of Gateway EP042 LEDs Three LEDs can be found on the front of the Gateway EP042.

  • Page 12: Rear Of Gateway Ep042

    SmartZone Gateway EP042 User Manual Reset: Allows the user to reboot the unit. Mode: The mode select switch is used to reset the unit to factory defaults. Rear of Gateway EP042 110VAC ~ 230VAC Version The following images show the rear panel of the Gateway EP042 unit: - 12 -...

  • Page 13: -48V Dc Version

    SmartZone Gateway EP042 User Manual -48v DC Version Ports Power Feed: Connection for Mains or -48v DC voltage. Earth: Grounding stud. Intelligent PDU Ports 1 and 2: Connect up to two power devices (such as Gate- way-Enabled Rack PDUs, Inline Meters, and Clamp Meters). - 13 -...
  • Page 14 SmartZone Gateway EP042 User Manual Auto-Detect Sensors 1 through 4: Connect up to four sensors (such as Tem- perature, Humidity, Water, Door Contacts, and more). Serial Port: Attach optional devices (such as an LCD Status Monitor Unit). Network Port: An RJ-45 connection provides Ethernet and Fast Ethernet con- nectivity to the Gateway EP042.

  • Page 15: Installation Requirements

    SmartZone Gateway EP042 User Manual Installation Requirements SmartZone Gateway unit Main power cable (supplied) 10/100baseT network connection Network-connected computer system to setup the Gateway 1 x network crossover cable Screwdrivers Rack Mounting This section covers the rack-mounting of the SmartZone Gateway unit. Additional Equipment Required Along with the installation requirements listed above, you need a number-1 and a num- ber-2 Phillips screwdriver to rack-mount the SmartZone Gateway unit.

  • Page 16: Attaching The Brackets

    SmartZone Gateway EP042 User Manual Installation of the Gateway unit must comply with local and national electrical codes. To prevent personal injury when mounting or servicing the Gateway unit, ensure that the rack or cabinet is adequately secured so that the system remains stable. Circuit Overloading - Consult the equipment nameplate ratings when connecting the equipment to the supply circuit to avoid overloading of circuits, which can adversely affect current protection and supply wiring.
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  • Page 18: Initial Setup

    SmartZone Gateway EP042 User Manual Initial Setup Default Settings The SmartZone Gateway unit in factory default condition has the following network con- figuration. Advanced users may wish to make use of these settings to access the Gate- way unit's Web Management Interface immediately and proceed with configuration. Users who do not know how to do this should proceed through this section for inform- ation on how to configure the Gateway unit.
  • Page 19 SmartZone Gateway EP042 User Manual 2. In the Control Panel window, select View network status and tasks under the Net- work and Internet heading. - 19 -...
  • Page 20 SmartZone Gateway EP042 User Manual 3. Select Change adapter settings from the menu on the left. - 20 -...
  • Page 21 SmartZone Gateway EP042 User Manual 4. Select Local Area Connection. 5. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Version 4 (you may need to scroll down). Then click the Properties button. 6. Select the Use the following IP address radio button.The Use the following DNS server addresses radio button then selects automatically.
  • Page 22 SmartZone Gateway EP042 User Manual Enter the following details into the appropriate boxes. IP address: 192.168.0.10 Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 Default Gateway: 192.168.0.1 Preferred DNS server: 192.168.0.1 7. Click OK to accept the entries. - 22 -...

  • Page 23: Connecting To The Smartzone Gateway Web Management Interface

    SmartZone Gateway EP042 User Manual 8. On the Local Area Connection Properties, click OK to return to the desktop. Connecting to the SmartZone Gateway Web Man- agement Interface 1. Connect the SmartZone Gateway unit's network connection directly to a PC's Eth- ernet network card using a patch cable.
  • Page 24 SmartZone Gateway EP042 User Manual 6. Click login and enter the username and password. The unit defaults are: Login:admin Password:admin Note: Password entries are case sensitive. - 24 -...

  • Page 25: Initial Network Setup

    SmartZone Gateway EP042 User Manual Initial Network Setup This section provides details on preparing the unit for network access and allowing SNMP network management. Connection to the Web Management Interface is required. Entering NMS Details 1. Click the Setup tab on the top menu bar then select the SNMP NMS link on the left menu bar.

  • Page 26: Adding Users

    SmartZone Gateway EP042 User Manual 3. Enter the IP address, chosen community string, and required trap types for the Net- work Management Stations to be used. 4. Click Save to confirm the changes. Adding Users 1. Click the Setup tab on the top menu bar. 2.

  • Page 27: Changing The Unit Ip Address

    SmartZone Gateway EP042 User Manual 3. You can set usernames, passwords and access levels here. Unique usernames can be set for individuals who require web management access to the Gateway unit. 4. Click Save to confirm the changes. Changing the Unit IP Address 1.
  • Page 28 SmartZone Gateway EP042 User Manual 3. Enter the IP address, subnet mask, and the Gateway that the SmartZone Gateway unit will use (required). Contact your network administrator if you do not know the values that you must enter here. Note: DHCP cannot be used for Rack Energy Kit Gateways. Select a Static IP instead.

  • Page 29: Setup - Ip Configuration

    SmartZone Gateway EP042 User Manual Setup - IP Configuration The IP Config page allows you to set the SmartZone Gateway unit's own management IP address. System Name You can specify the system name here. This is normally the Fully Qualified Domain Name (FQDN) of the device, but this is not enforced.

  • Page 30: Contact Name

    SmartZone Gateway EP042 User Manual The system location name has no effect on network communications, and the unit will function correctly with or without a value. Contact Name You can retrieve the unit support contact name by querying the ‘sysContact’ node via SNMP.

  • Page 31: Setup - Http

    SmartZone Gateway EP042 User Manual Setup - HTTP Select the access method for the Web Management Interface here. Both HTTP and HTTPS access modes are available by default. Selecting the HTTPS radio button will allow only HTTPS configuration. Use of HTTPS is recommended for security, because HTTPS will encrypt the con- nections.

  • Page 32: Setup - Ldap Servers

    SmartZone Gateway EP042 User Manual Setup – LDAP Servers Note: LDAP information does not apply to the Gateway EP042 when used with a Rack Energy Kit. Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) configuration options are specified here. Configuration options for a Primary and Secondary server are provided with identical configuration choices.

  • Page 33: Secondary

    SmartZone Gateway EP042 User Manual Secondary Only the Secondary LDAP Server specified will be queried to verify user login cre- dentials access and privileges. Both Both LDAP Servers specified will be queried (with priority given to the Primary) to verify user login credentials access and privileges.

  • Page 34: Setup - Snmp Nms

    SmartZone Gateway EP042 User Manual Setup - SNMP NMS Specify the IP address, community string, and access permissions for up to five Network Management Stations here. Any machine that needs to access the unit’s SNMP functions must be entered here. IP Address Enter the IP address of the NMS machine here.

  • Page 35: Setup - Snmp Trap Receivers

    SmartZone Gateway EP042 User Manual Setup - SNMP Trap Receivers Specify the IP address, community string, and access permissions for up to five Network Management Stations here. IP Address You must enter any machine that is required to receive SNMP traps sent from this unit here.

  • Page 36: Setup - Modbus

    SmartZone Gateway EP042 User Manual Setup - Modbus You can enable a Modbus communications protocol, specify the Modbus port number, and enable relays control at this window. - 36 -...

  • Page 37: Setup - Users

    SmartZone Gateway EP042 User Manual Setup - Users You can add users with permission to access the Web Management Interface here. You can specify users' access passwords and permissions. Username Enter the required username here. This is the name the user will have to enter to login to the Web Management Interface.

  • Page 38: Setup - Email Alerts

    SmartZone Gateway EP042 User Manual Controller : Controllers can view configuration settings. Viewer : Viewers can view configuration settings. Warning: User 1 / admin is the master administrator. It is possible to remove admin- istrator rights from the admin user. Doing this is not recommended, because it may result in no one having administrator access.

  • Page 39: Setup - Time Settings

    SmartZone Gateway EP042 User Manual Setup - Time Settings The Time Settings page allows you to view or edit the current date and time. Select the correct day, month, and year from the dropdown menus, and verify the local time. If you want to change the time, you must check the Update time checkbox. Time Adjustments Select the correct time zone from the drop-down menu.

  • Page 40: Setup - Syslog Servers

    SmartZone Gateway EP042 User Manual SNTP Servers - Simple Network Time Protocol synchronizes the clocks of com- puter systems over a network. Enter the IP address of an SNTP server, and specify (in hours) how often the time should be updated. Setup - Syslog Servers This page allows you to view or edit information about the Syslog Servers currently being used.

  • Page 41: Setup - Restart

    SmartZone Gateway EP042 User Manual Preferences From the dropdown menu, select the first page you want to open Default Page when a user logs in. The preset default page is the Overview page. Choose from the dropdown menu where the timestamp will be found on traps.

  • Page 42: Restart Unit

    SmartZone Gateway EP042 User Manual Restart Unit Restart Now Selecting Restart Now commands the unit to reboot. Rebooting the unit will cause any outstanding configuration changes to take effect. Reset to Factory Defaults Troubleshooting for instructions on resetting the factory default settings for the unit. - 42 -...

  • Page 43: Sensor Inputs - Configuration And Status

    SmartZone Gateway EP042 User Manual Sensor Inputs – Configuration and Status Status The Input Sensors status page presents an overview of the input ports. This page dis- plays the input channel number, name, type of input sensor, status, current readings, and thresholds.

  • Page 44: Calibration Offset

    SmartZone Gateway EP042 User Manual Temperature Humidity* Analog (Voltage) Open/Close Contacts (digital inputs) *Note: Rack Energy Kits do not support humidity sensors. The configurable defaults are described below. Calibration Offset The value entered here alters the actual reading of a sensor by the amount specified. For example, if a Calibration offset of 6 was used and a sensor's true reading was 36, the indicated reading used for display and alarm purposes would be 42.

  • Page 45: Limits And Traps

    SmartZone Gateway EP042 User Manual Please see Appendix B: Hysteresis Demystified for detailed information. Limits and Traps You can set default values for sensor alarm thresholds here. You also can set the default settings for alarm threshold traps here. The following thresholds can be set: Upper Control Limit Upper Warning Limit Lower Control Limit...

  • Page 46: Normal State

    SmartZone Gateway EP042 User Manual Normal State Normal state specifies the condition in which a contact is considered to be in a Normal, Non-alarmed state. Devices such as smoke alarms and air conditioning units often have normally open con- tacts. To receive alarm indications from these types of units would cause alarms to be issued when a monitored contact closes.

  • Page 47: Input Sensors - Configure

    SmartZone Gateway EP042 User Manual Input Sensors - Configure You can configure the individual sensor channels in this window. Select the Config option to open a detailed configuration page for the selected sensor. The difference between the menus presented here and the menus presented on the Defaults page is that settings are applied to individual channels.
  • Page 48 SmartZone Gateway EP042 User Manual surges may be produced when input sensors are physically connected to the gateway. In normal operation, the sensors will always be connected to the device and the sensor voltages will stay within normal expected values - 48 -...

  • Page 49: Pdus - Configuration And Status

    SmartZone Gateway EP042 User Manual PDUs – Configuration and Status PDU Status The PDU Status page presents an overview of connected SmartZone Rack PDUs. The page displays the PDU channel number, name, voltage, and current thresholds. Status Indicators Three status indicators are displayed next to PDU channels to allow quick determination of normal, warning, and critical alarm statuses: - 49 -...

  • Page 50: Configuring Pdus

    SmartZone Gateway EP042 User Manual Channel reading currently within threshold limits. Upper or lower Warning limit reached/exceeded. Upper or lower Critical limit reached/exceeded. Configuring PDUs The PDU Configuration menu provides the ability to configure individual PDU options. You can configure the two PDU channels individually by selecting the Config option next to each channel.

  • Page 51: Control Method

    SmartZone Gateway EP042 User Manual Control Method The Control Method parameter specifies which control methods are available to control the outlets on PDUs attached to the unit. HTTP + SNMP The Web Management Interface and SNMP can be used to command PDU outlets. HTTP Only This option allows only the Web Management Interface to command PDU outlets.

  • Page 52: Power - Configure Menu

    SmartZone Gateway EP042 User Manual If you do not want to use this functionality, set the delay to zero. Power – Configure Menu This menu allows all the available options for a specific PDU to be specified. Name Individual PDUs can be assigned names for ease of identification (for example, “Rack 5 PDU Sensor”...

  • Page 53: Rms Volts

    SmartZone Gateway EP042 User Manual Monitor and Control Both outlet control and power monitoring will be enabled on this PDU channel. Per Outlet Monitor This option enables PDU-level monitoring and monitoring of each individual PDU outlet. Per Outlet Monitor and Control This option enables PDU-level monitoring and monitoring of each individual PDU outlet, plus outlet control.

  • Page 54: Rms Current

    SmartZone Gateway EP042 User Manual Upper Control Limit Upper Warning Limit Lower Warning Limit Lower Control Limit Note: There are no lower limits for total power, because total power consumption can only go up, not down. RMS Current (See options for RMS Volts above) Total Power (See options for RMS Volts above) PDU Outlets...

  • Page 55: Switching Individual Sockets

    SmartZone Gateway EP042 User Manual The display consists of a visual representation of PDUs that have Control or Monitor and Control enabled on the Configure page. PDUs that are Disabled or in Monitor Only status do not display any outlet graphics and are displayed with appropriate text.

  • Page 56: Switching An Entire Pdu

    SmartZone Gateway EP042 User Manual Selecting this option commands the selected outlet to switch Off. If the outlet is already off this will have no effect. Reboot The reboot option commands the selected outlet to switch off. After the time specified by the Reboot Delay timer has elapsed, the outlet will automatically switch itself back On.

  • Page 57: Smartzone Gateway Ldap Structure

    SmartZone Gateway EP042 User Manual Note: Anonymous LDAP lookups are not supported. Note: Configuration of LDAP is an advanced topic and requires existing knowledge of LDAP function and setup. SmartZone Gateway LDAP Structure For a Gateway unit to successfully authenticate a user for a Web Management Interface login, it needs to be pointed to a specific structure within a directory.

  • Page 58: Group Membership And Access Level

    SmartZone Gateway EP042 User Manual Once the required LDAP structure has been created, the Distinguished Name (DN) of users should be added to either: Gateway AdminUsers Gateway ControlUsers Gateway ViewUsers Group Membership and Access Level Membership in these groups grants the following permissions on Gateway units: Gateway AdminUsers Users placed into this group will have Admin privileges on Gateway units.

  • Page 59: Gateway Controlusers

    SmartZone Gateway EP042 User Manual Gateway ControlUsers Users placed into this group will have Controller privileges on Gateway units. Gateway ViewUsers Users placed into this group will have View privileges on Gateway units. SmartZone Gateway Unit Configuration For LDAP authentication to function, you need to provide certain configuration values for each Gateway unit.
  • Page 60 SmartZone Gateway EP042 User Manual 5. Click Save. - 60 -...

  • Page 61: Temperature Sensor Adapter Installation

    SmartZone Gateway EP042 User Manual Temperature Sensor Adapter Install- ation Follow the instructions below to install the ZAHTLADT-02 v1.01.01 temperature sensor adapter module. This adapter allows legacy sensors to provide more accurate tem- perature readings. Note: This adapter does not work with the ZETHL-14 temperature sensor. New Installations Follow these instructions when you are installing a standard temperature sensor, but the upgraded sensor input is required.

  • Page 62: Existing Installations

    SmartZone Gateway EP042 User Manual Existing Installations. Follow these instructions when the sensor is already installed along with the gateway. 1. Unplug the current temperature sensor from the gateway, noting the location where it resided. 2. Insert the adapter into that location. 3.
  • Page 63 SmartZone Gateway EP042 User Manual 1. Using a patch lead from the gateway and an RJ45 Jack to Jack through connector on its non-gateway end, plug the adapter RJ45 Plug into the through connector. 2. Plug either the RJ45 plug of a temperature sensor into the jack on the adapter or a patch lead with the temperature sensor on the end.

  • Page 64: Troubleshooting

    SmartZone Gateway EP042 User Manual Troubleshooting Resetting the SmartZone Gateway to Factory Default Settings To reset the Gateway unit to factory defaults, perform the following steps: 1. Press and release the Reset button on the front of the unit. The Alarm LED will flash twice (off/on, off/on).

  • Page 65: Technical Support

    SmartZone Gateway EP042 User Manual Technical Support For technical support for the SmartZone Gateway system, please contact Panduit Tech- nical Support using one of the following methods: 1-866-721-5302 (toll-free) Orland Park, USA:  6:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. CST Mumbai, India: 6:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. IST (8:00 p.m. – 6:30 a.m. CST) On Call Support on Weekends systemsupport@panduit.com...

  • Page 66: Appendix A: Technical Details

    SmartZone Gateway EP042 User Manual Appendix A: Technical Details Factory Default Settings IP Address 192.168.0.253 Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 (/24) Default Gateway 192.168.0.1 Web Management Address http://192.168.0.253/ Default username admin Default password admin Operating Information 100 to 240VAC 50Hz / 60 Hz Input Power 0.5 Amp Maximum Input Power...

  • Page 67: Unit Dimensionsac)

    SmartZone Gateway EP042 User Manual Unit DimensionsAC) Height 37mm [1.5”  ] Width 233mm [9.2”  ] Depth:  (including earth stud and 85.2mm [3.4”  ] connectors) DepthL (Case only) 79mm [3.1”  ] Width including Mounting  brack- 285mm [11.2” ] Unit net weight 760gm [26.8 oz] Unit Dimensions (-48VDC) Height...

  • Page 68: Appendix B: Hysteresis Demystified

    SmartZone Gateway EP042 User Manual Appendix B: Hysteresis Demystified When a temperature or humidity limit is reached and the relevant limit has its OFF to ON Trap enabled, an alarm trap is issued by the SmartZone Gateway unit. With a zero hysteresis setting, the traps will continue to be generated each time the limit is reached.
  • Page 69 SmartZone Gateway EP042 User Manual The Hysteresis feature acts on the following Temperature and Humidity thresholds: Upper Control Limit (UCL) Lower Control Limit (LCL) Upper Warning Limit (UWL) Lower Warning Limit (LWL) The inverse of the above description is true when applied to Temperature and Humidity lower control and warning limits.

  • Page 70: Appendix C: Encryption And Security

    SmartZone Gateway EP042 User Manual Appendix C: Encryption and Security The Gateways support HTTPS encryption, and they support the following cipher con- figurations. TLS_RSA_WITH_3DES_EDE_CBC_SHA TLS_RSA_WITH_DES_CBC_SHA TLS_RSA_WITH_AES_128_CBC_SHA TLS_RSA_WITH_AES_256_CBC_SHA - 70 -...

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