Page 1 WTI Part No. 13762 Rev. B MPC Series Managed Power Controllers Models Covered: MPC-8H-1 MPC-8H-2 MPC-16H-1 MPC-16H-2 MPC-20V-1 MPC-20V-2 MPC-REMOTE User's Guide...
Page 2 Warnings and Cautions: Installation Instructions Secure Racking If Secure Racked units are installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, they may require further evaluation by Certification Agencies. The following items must be considered. The ambient within the rack may be greater than room ambient. Installation should be such that the amount of air flow required for safe operation is not compromised.
Page 3 15 Amps. For 20-Amp power switching applications, please refer to the WTI Power Cable guide supplied with the unit, or use appropriate 20-Amp cables.
Page 4 Agency Approvals FCC Part 15 Regulation 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents 1. Introduction ............. 1-1 2.
Page 6 Table of Contents 5. Basic Configuration (continued) 5.6. The Plug Group Directory ..........5-23 5.6.1.
Page 7 Table of Contents 8. The Status Screens ............8-1 8.1.
Page 8 Table of Contents List of Figures 2.1. MPC-8H - Front Panel ........... . . 2-1 2.2.
Page 9 Table of Contents 7.11. The Lost Voltage (Line In) Alarm Menu (Text Interface) ......7-16 7.12.
Page 10: Introduction
1. Introduction WTI’s MPC series Managed Power Controllers allow secure, remote monitoring and management of AC powered rack mount equipment via SSL, SSH, web browser, telnet, external modem or local terminal. The MPC can monitor power to your equipment, and automatically notify you when changes in current levels, temperature, circuit breaker status or other factors exceed user-defined threshold values.
Page 11 Introduction Model Numbers The MPC series includes horizontal/vertical 8/16/20 outlet and 120/240 VAC models to accommodate a variety of data center equipment racks and power distribution needs. Eight and sixteen outlet MPC-H (Horizontal) Series: • MPC-8H-1 120 VAC, 8 ea. NEMA 5-20R Outlets •...
Page 12: Unit Description
2. Unit Description 2.1. MPC-H Series - Front Panel REMOTE AUX 1 8.8.8 8.8.8 MPC-8H www.wti.com AMPS KWATTS A1 A2 A3 A4 B1 B2 B3 B4 VOLTS TEMP PLUGS PLUGS Managed Power AUDIBLE DISPLAY Controller DEFAULT ALARM INPUT A SELECTION...
Page 13 Unit Description Power Circuit B - Indicator Lights: Same as Item 1 above, except LEDs light to indicate On/Off status of Power Circuit B outlets. Link Ports: Four RJ45 connectors, which can be used to link the MPC unit to up to three other MPC units, plus the optional MPC-REMOTE, status display panel.
Page 14: Mpc-8H-1 - Back Panel
Unit Description LINK ALARM 10/100 BaseT Figure 2.3: MPC-8H-1 - Back Panel LINK ALARM 10/100 BaseT Figure 2.4: MPC-8H-2 - Back Panel LINK ALARM 10/100 BaseT Figure 2.5: MPC-16H-1 - Back Panel LINK ALARM 10/100 BaseT Figure 2.6: MPC-16H-2 - Back Panel...
Page 15: Mpc-H Series - Back Panel
Unit Description 2.2. MPC-H Series - Back Panel As shown in Figures 2.3, 2.4, 2.5 and 2.6, the MPC-H Series Back Panel includes the following components: Power Circuit A - Power Inlet: An IEC320-C20 AC inlet which supplies power to MPC control functions and the Circuit “A”...
Page 16: Mpc-20V Series - Hardware Description
Unit Description MPC-20V-1 MPC-20V-2 DEFAULT REMOTE DEFAULT REMOTE DISPLAY DISPLAY AUDIBLE AUDIBLE ALARM ALARM Ethernet Ethernet 10/100 10/100 DISPLAY DISPLAY SELECTION SELECTION AMPS KWATS VOLTS TEMP AMPS KWATS VOLTS TEMP CONSOLE CONSOLE 8.8.8 8.8.8 8.8.8 8.8.8 INPUT A INPUT B INPUT A INPUT B Managed Power Controller...
Page 17: Mpc-V Series - Hardware Description
Unit Description 2.3. MPC-V Series - Hardware Description As shown in Figure 2.7, MPC-V Series units include the following components: Default Button: This button can be used to either reset the unit to default parameters or to perform several other functions, as described in Section 2.3. Audible Alarm Button and LED: Two LEDs which light when an alarm condition is detected at the corresponding power circuit.
Page 18: Button Functions
Unit Description 11. Power Circuit A - Switched Outlets: AC Outlets that can be switched On, Off or rebooted in response to user commands: • MPC-20V-1: Ten (10) each, NEMA 5-20R Outlets. • MPC-20V-2: Ten (10) each, IEC320-C13 Outlets. 12. Power Circuit B - Switched Outlets: Same as Item 11 above, except outlets are for Power Circuit B.
Page 19 Unit Description Enable/Disable Audible Alarm: In the default state, the Audible Alarm is Enabled. To disable the Audible Alarm, press and hold the Audible Alarm button for three seconds and then release it. To enable the Audible Alarm, press and hold the Audible Alarm button for three seconds again.
Page 20: Getting Started
3. Getting Started This Quick Start Guide describes a simplified installation procedure for the MPC series hardware, which will allow you to communicate with the unit in order to demonstrate basic features and check for proper operation. Note that this Quick Start Guide does not provide a detailed description of unit configuration, or discuss advanced operating features in detail.
Page 21: Connect Your Pc To The Mpc
Getting Started 3.1.2. Connect your PC to the MPC The MPC can either be controlled by a local PC, that communicates with the unit via serial port, controlled via external modem, or controlled via TCP/IP network. In order to switch plugs or select parameters, commands are issued to the MPC via either the Network Port or Console Port.
Page 22 Getting Started Via Web Browser: Make certain that Web Browser access is enabled as described in the Section 5.9 in this User's Guide. Start your JavaScript enabled Web Browser, enter the default MPC IP address (192.169.168.168) in the Web Browser address bar, and then press [Enter]. Via Telnet: Make certain that Telnet access is enabled as described in Section 5.9.
Page 23: Installing And Operating The Optional Mpc-Remote Hardware
User’s Guide for important information regarding advanced configuration capabilities and more detailed operation instructions. If you have further questions regarding the MPC unit, please contact WTI Customer Support as described in Appendix C.
Page 24: Hardware Installation
MPC to power for bench testing and initial start up and are adequate for applications that only require 15 Amps. For 20-Amp power switching applications, please refer to the WTI Power Cable guide supplied with the unit, or use appropriate 20-Amp cables.
Page 25: Connect The Mpc To Your Power Supply
Hardware Installation • MPC-20V-1 and MPC-20V-2: The cable keepers for 20-outlet models must be installed by the user: First make certain that both of the MPC’s two power cables are disconnected from the power source. Install the screws (included with the cable keeper) in the two vacant screw holes, located directly below the two power inlets.
Page 26: Connection To Switched Outlets
Hardware Installation 4.2. Connection to Switched Outlets Connect the power cord from your switched device to one of the AC Outlets on the MPC unit. Note that when power is applied to the MPC, the AC Outlets will be switched “ON” by default.
Page 27: Connecting The Network Cable
Hardware Installation 4.4. Connecting the Network Cable The Network Port is an RJ45 Ethernet jack, for connection to a TCP/IP network. Connect your 100Base-T cable to the Network Port. Note that the MPC includes a default IP address (192.168.168.168) and a default subnet mask (255.255.255.0.) When installing the MPC in a working network environment, it is recommended to define network parameters as described in Section 5.9.
Page 28: Basic Configuration
5. Basic Configuration This section describes the basic configuration procedure for all MPC units. For more information on Reboot Options and Alarm Configuration, please refer to Section 6 and Section 7. 5.1. Communicating with the MPC Unit In order to configure the MPC, you must first connect to the unit, and access command mode.
Page 29 Basic Configuration To access command mode via the Text Interface, proceed as follows: Contact the MPC Unit: Via Local PC: Start your communications program and press [Enter]. Wait for the connect message, then proceed to Step 2. Via Network: The MPC includes a default IP address (192.168.168.168) and a default subnet mask (255.255.255.0.) This allows you to contact the unit from any network node on the same subnet, without first assigning an IP Address to the unit.
Page 30: The Web Browser Interface
Basic Configuration 5.1.2. The Web Browser Interface The Web Browser Interface consists of a series of web forms, which can be used to select configuration parameters and perform reboot operations, by clicking on radio buttons and/or entering text into designated fields. Note: In order to use the Web Browser Interface, Web Access must first be enabled via the Text Interface Network Parameters Menu (/N), the MPC must be connected to a TCP/IP network, and your PC must be equipped with a...
Page 31: Access Via Pda
Basic Configuration 5.1.3. Access Via PDA In addition to the Web Browser Interface and Text Interface, the MPC command mode can also be accessed by PDA devices. Note however, that due to nature of most PDAs, only a limited selection of MPC operating and status display functions are available to users who communicate with the unit via PDA.
Page 32: Configuration Menus
Basic Configuration 5.2. Configuration Menus Although the Web Browser Interface and Text Interface provide two separate means for selecting parameters, both interfaces allow access to the same set of basic parameters, and parameters selected via one interface will also be applied to the other. To access the configuration menus, proceed as follows: •...
Page 33 Basic Configuration SYSTEM PARAMETERS: 1. User Directory 2. Site-ID: (undeﬁned) 3. Real Time Clock: 01/02/2000 22:05:46 4. Invalid Access Lockout: 5. Command Conﬁrmation: 6. Automated Mode: 7. Command Prompt: 8. Temperature Format: Fahrenheit 9. Temperature Calibration (undeﬁned) 10. Log Conﬁguration 21.
Page 34 Basic Configuration The System Parameters Menus are used to define the following: • User Directory: This function is used to view, add, modify and delete user accounts and passwords. As discussed in Section 5.4 and Section 5.5, user accounts allow you to set the security level for each password as well as determine which plugs a user will be allowed to control.
Page 35: The Real Time Clock And Calendar
Basic Configuration • Temperature Format: Determines whether the temperature is displayed as Fahrenheit or Celsius. (Default = Fahrenheit.) • Temperature Calibration: Used to calibrate the unit's internal temperature sensing abilities. To calibrate the temperature, place a thermometer inside your equipment rack, in a location that usually experiences the highest temperature.
Page 36 Basic Configuration The configuration menu for the Real Time Clock offers the following options: • Date: Sets the Month, Date, Year and day of the week for the MPC’s real-time clock/calendar. • Time: Sets the Hour, Minute and Second for the MPC’s real time clock/calendar. Key in the time using the 24-hour (military) format.
Page 37: The Invalid Access Lockout Feature
Basic Configuration 5.3.2. The Invalid Access Lockout Feature When properly configured and enabled, the Invalid Access Lockout feature will watch all login attempts made at the Network Port and RS232 Console Port. If the port exceeds the selected number of invalid attempts, then the port where the Invalid Attempts occurred, will be automatically disabled for a user-defined length of time.
Page 38: Automated Mode
Basic Configuration 5.3.3. Automated Mode The Automated Mode allows the MPC to execute switching and reboot commands, without displaying menus or generating response messages. Automated Mode is designed to allow the MPC to be controlled by a device which can generate commands to control power switching functions without human intervention.
Page 39: Log Configuration
Basic Configuration 5.3.4. Log Configuration This feature allows you to create records of command activity, alarm actions and current consumption for the MPC unit. The Log features are enabled and configured via the System Parameters Menus. The MPC features three different event logs: the Audit Log, the Alarm Log and the Current Log: •...
Page 40: The Current Log
Basic Configuration 5.3.4.2. The Current Log The System Parameters menu allows you to select two different configuration parameters for the Current Log: • Current Log (Enabled): Enabled/disables the Current Log function. When disabled, the MPC will not log current, voltage, or temperature readings. •...
Page 41: Callback Security
Basic Configuration 5.3.5. Callback Security The Callback function provides an additional layer of security when callers attempt to access command mode via modem. When this function is properly configured, modem users will not be granted immediate access to command mode upon entering a valid password;...
Page 42 Basic Configuration On - Callback ONLY (Without Password Prompt): Callbacks will be performed ◆ for user accounts that include a Callback Number, and the username/password prompt will not be displayed when the user’s modem answers. Accounts that do not include a Callback Number will not be able to access command mode via modem.
Page 43: User Accounts
Basic Configuration 5.4. User Accounts Each time that you attempt to access command mode, you will be prompted to enter a username (login) and password. The username and password entered at login determine which plug(s) you will be allowed to control and what type of commands you will be allowed to invoke.
Page 44: Plug Access
Basic Configuration In the default state, the MPC includes one predefined account that provides access to Administrator commands and allows control of all MPC switched power outlets. The default username for this account is "super" (lowercase, no quotation marks), and the password for the account is also "super".
Page 45: Managing User Accounts
Basic Configuration 5.5. Managing User Accounts The User Directory function is employed to create new accounts, display parameters for existing accounts, modify accounts and delete accounts. Up to 128 different user accounts can be created. The "User Directory" function is only available when you have logged into command mode using an account that permits Administrator commands.
Page 46: The Add User Menu (Text Interface)
Basic Configuration ADD USERNAME TO DIRECTORY: 1. Username: (undeﬁned) 2. Password: (undeﬁned) 3. Access Level: User 4. Plug Access: (undeﬁned) 5. Plug Group Access (undeﬁned) 6. Service Access Serial Port, Telnet/SSH, Web 7. Current Monitoring 8. Callback Phone #: (undeﬁned) Enter: #<CR>...
Page 47: Adding User Accounts
Basic Configuration 5.5.2. Adding User Accounts The "Add Username" option allows you to create new accounts and assign usernames, passwords and plug access rights to each account. Note that the Add User function is only available to users who have accessed command mode using a password that permits Administrator Level commands.
Page 48 Basic Configuration • Plug Group Access: Determines which plug groups this account will be allowed to control. Plug Groups allow you to define a selection of outlets, and then quickly assign those outlets to new account by allowing the account to access the Plug Group.
Page 49: Modifying User Accounts
Basic Configuration 5.5.3. Modifying User Accounts The "Edit User Directory" function allows you to edit existing user accounts in order to change parameters, plug access rights or Administrator Command capability. Note that the Edit/Modify User function is only available to users who have accessed command mode using a password that permits Administrator Level commands.
Page 50: The Plug Group Directory
Basic Configuration 5.6. The Plug Group Directory The Plug Group Directory allows you to designate "groups" of plugs that are dedicated to a similar function, and will most likely be switched or rebooted all at the same time or controlled by the same user account. For example, an individual equipment rack might include an assortment of devices that belong to different departments or clients.
Page 51: Viewing Plug Groups
Basic Configuration 5.6.1. Viewing Plug Groups The "View Plug Group Directory" option allows you to view details about each Plug Group, in order to determine which plugs this group is allowed to access. Note that the View Plug Group Directory function is only available to users who have accessed command mode using a password that permits Administrator Level commands.
Page 52: The Add Plug To Group Menu (Text Interface)
Basic Configuration ADD PLUG TO GROUP: 1. Plug Group Name: (undeﬁned) 2. Plug Access: (undeﬁned) Enter: #<CR> to select, <ESC> to return to previous menu ... Figure 5.7: The Add Plug to Group Menu (Text Interface) Figure 5.8: The Add Plug to Group Menu (Web Browser Interface) 5-25...
Page 53: Modifying Plug Groups
Basic Configuration 5.6.3. Modifying Plug Groups The "Modify Plug Group" function allows you to edit existing Plug Groups in order to change plug access rights. Note that this function is only available to users who have accessed command mode using a password that permits Administrator Level commands.
Page 54: Defining Plug Parameters
Basic Configuration 5.7. Defining Plug Parameters The Plug Parameters Menu is used to define Plug Names, boot/sequence delay times and Power Up Default values for each of the MPC's Switched AC Outlets. Note that this function is only available to users who have accessed command mode using a password that permits Administrator Level commands.
Page 55: The Plug Parameters Menu (Text Interface)
Basic Configuration PLUG_PARAMETERS - LOCAL 1. A1 Plug Name: Local_InfeedA_Outlet1 2. A1 Boot/Seq. Delay: 0.5 Secs 3. A1 Power Up Default: 4. A2 Plug Name: Local_InfeedA_Outlet2 5. A2 Boot/Seq. Delay: 0.5 Secs 6. A2 Power Up Default: 7. A3 Plug Name: Local_InfeedA_Outlet3 8.
Page 56: The Boot / Sequence Delay Period
Basic Configuration 5.7.1. The Boot / Sequence Delay Period. The Boot / Sequence Delay value will be applied differently for Reboot operations as opposed to simple On/Off operations as described below: Reboot Cycles: Single Plug: The Boot/Seq. Delay determines how long the plug will remain Off before it is switched back On again.
Page 57: Serial Port Configuration
Basic Configuration 5.8. Serial Port Configuration When responding to prompts, invoking commands, and selecting items from port configuration menus, note the following: • Configuration menus are only available to accounts that permit Administrator level commands. • If you are configuring the MPC via modem, modem parameters will not be changed until after you exit command mode and disconnect from the MPC.
Page 58: Serial Port Configuration Menu (Text Interface)
Basic Configuration PORT PARAMETERS #01: COMMUNICATION SETTING PORT MODE PARAMETERS 1. Baud Rate: 9600 21. Port Name: (undeﬁned) 2. Bits/Parity: 8-None 22. Port Mode: Normal 3. Stop Bits: 23. DTR Output: Pulse 4. Handshake: RTS/CTS 24. Modem Params: GENERAL PARAMETERS 11.
Page 59 Basic Configuration The Port Configuration menu allows the following parameters to be defined. Note that all of these parameters are available via both the Text Interface and Web Browser Interface, and that parameters selected via one interface are also applied to the other. Communication Settings: •...
Page 60 Basic Configuration Port Mode Parameters: • Port Name: Allows you to assign a name to the Console Port. (Default = undefined.) • Port Mode: The operation mode for this port. (Default = Normal Mode) Depending on the Port Mode selected, the MPC will also display the additional prompts listed in this section.
Page 61: Network Parameters Menu (Text Interface)
Basic Configuration NETWORK PARAMETERS: COMMUNICATION SETTING SERVERS AND CLIENTS IP Address: 207.212.30.88 21. Telnet Access: Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 22. SSH Access: Gateway Addr: 207.212.30.1 23. Web Access: DHCP: 24. SYSLOG Addr: IP Security: 25. SNMP Access: Static Route: 26. SNMP Trap: DNS Servers: (undeﬁned) 27.
Page 62: Network Configuration
Basic Configuration 5.9. Network Configuration The Network Parameters Menus are used to select parameters and options for the Network Port and also allow you to implement IP Security features, which can restrict access based on the user’s IP Address. Although the Web Browser Interface and Text Interface allow definition of essentially the same parameters, parameters are arranged differently in the two interfaces.
Page 63: Network Port Parameters
Basic Configuration Figure 5.15: Network Port Parameters Menu (Web Browser Interface) 5.9.1. Network Port Parameters In the Text Interface, these parameters are found in the main Network Configuration menu (Figure 5.13.) In the Web Browser Interface, these parameters are found by clicking the "Network Port Parameters"...
Page 64 Basic Configuration • Sequence Disconnect: Enables/Disables and configures the Resident Disconnect command. Offers the option to either disable the Sequence Disconnect, or select a one character, or three character command format. (Default = One Character). Notes: • The One Character Disconnect is intended for situations where the destination port should not receive the disconnect command.
Page 65: Network Parameters
Basic Configuration Figure 5.16: Network Parameters Menu (Web Browser Interface) 5.9.2. Network Parameters In the Text Interface, these parameters are accessed via the Network Configuration menu (Figure 5.13.) In the Web Browser Interface, these parameters can be found by clicking the "Network Parameters" link on the left hand side of the screen to display the Network Parameters menu (Figure 5.16.) •...
Page 66 Basic Configuration • SSH Access: Enables/disables SSH communication. (Default = On.) • SSH Port: Selects the TCP/IP port number that will be used for SSH connections. (Default = 22.) • HTTP Access: Enables/disables the Web Browser Interface. When disabled, users will not be allowed to contact the unit via the Web Browser Interface.
Page 67: Ip Security
Basic Configuration 5.9.3. IP Security The MPC can restrict unauthorized IP addresses from establishing an inbound Telnet connection to the unit. This allows you to grant Telnet access to only a specific group of IP addresses, or block a particular IP address. In the default state, the MPC accepts incoming IP connections from all hosts.
Page 68: Adding Ip Addresses To The Allow And Deny Lists
Basic Configuration 5.9.3.1. Adding IP Addresses to the Allow and Deny Lists To add an IP Address to the Allow or Deny list, and begin configuring the IP Security feature, proceed as follows. Notes: • Both the Allow and Deny list can include Linux operators, wild cards, and net/mask pairs.
Page 69: Ip Security Examples
Basic Configuration ALL: The ALL wild card indicates that all IP Addresses should be allowed or denied. When ALL is included in the Allow list, all IP addresses will be allowed to connect; conversely, if ALL is included in the Deny list, all IP Addresses will be denied (except for IP addresses listed in the Allow list.) For example, if the Deny list includes a line which reads "ALL EXCEPT 168.255.192.192,"...
Page 70: Static Route
Domain Name Server interprets domain names (e.g., www.wti.com), and translates them into IP addresses. Note that if you don't define at least one DNS server, then IP addresses must be used, rather than domain names.
Page 71: Snmp Access Menu (Text Interface)
Basic Configuration SNMP ACCESS: 1. Enable: 2. Contact: (undeﬁned) 3. Location: (undeﬁned) 4. Community: public Enter: #<CR> to change, <ESC> for previous menu ... Figure 5.17: SNMP Access Menu (Text Interface) SNMP TRAP: Note: The SNMP trap feature is enabled by deﬁning at least one manager. 1.
Page 72: Snmp Parameters
Basic Configuration 5.9.6. SNMP Parameters These menus are used to select parameters that will be used when an SNMP trap is generated. To define or change SNMP parameters, proceed as follows: • Text Interface: Type /N and press [Enter] to display the Network Parameters Menu (Figure 5.13.) At the Network Parameters Menu, type 25 and press [Enter] to display the SNMP Access Menu (Figure 5.17,) or type 26 and press [Enter] to display the SNMP Trap Menu (Figure 5.18.)
Page 73: Ldap Parameters Menu (Text Interface)
Basic Configuration LDAP: Enable: LDAP Port: Primary Host: (undeﬁned) Secondary Host: (undeﬁned) Bind Type: Simple Search Bind DN: (undeﬁned) Search Bind Password: (undeﬁned) User Search Base DN: (undeﬁned) User Search Filter: (undeﬁned) 10. Group Membership Attribute: (undeﬁned) 11. Group Membership Value Type: DN 12.
Page 74: Ldap Parameters
Basic Configuration 5.9.7. LDAP Parameters The MPC supports LADP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol,) which allows authentication via the "Active Directory" network Directory Service. When LDAP is enabled and properly configured, command access rights can be granted to new users without the need to define individual new accounts at each MPC unit, and existing users can also be removed without the need to delete the account from each MPC unit.
Page 75 Basic Configuration • Bind Type: Sets the LDAP bind request password type. Note that in the Text Interface, when the Bind Type is set to "Kerberos" LDAP menu will include an additional prompt (item 14) that is used to select Kerberos parameters as described in Section 5.9.7.5.
Page 76: Add Ldap Group Menu (Text Interface)
Basic Configuration ADD LDAP GROUP: 1. LDAP Group 2. Access Level: User 3. Plug Access: 4. Plug Group Access 5. Service Access Serial Port, Telnet/SSH, Web 6. Current Monitoring Enter: #<CR> to select, <ESC> to return to previous menu ... Figure 5.22: Add LDAP Group Menu (Text Interface) Figure 5.23: Add LDAP Group Menu (Web Browser Interface) 5-49...
Page 77: Adding Ldap Groups
Basic Configuration 5.9.7.1. Adding LDAP Groups Once you have defined several users and passwords via your LDAP server, and assigned those users to LDAP Groups, you must then grant command and port access rights to each LDAP Group at each individual MPC unit. To add LDAP groups to your MPC unit, log in to the command mode using a password that permits access to Administrator Level commands, and then proceed as follows: •...
Page 78: Viewing Ldap Groups
Basic Configuration 5.9.7.2 Viewing LDAP Groups If you want to examine an existing LDAP group definition, the "View LDAP Groups" function can be used to review the group's parameters and Plug Access Settings. To view an existing LDAP group on your MPC unit, proceed as follows: •...
Page 79: Deleting Ldap Groups
Basic Configuration 5.9.7.4. Deleting LDAP Groups The Delete LDAP Group function is used to delete LDAP Groups that are no longer in use. To delete an existing LDAP Group, proceed as follows: • Text Interface: Type /N and press [Enter] to display the Network Parameters Menu (Figure 5.13.) At the Network Parameters Menu, type 27 and press [Enter] to display the LDAP parameters menu (Figure 5.20), then type 13 and press [Enter] to display the LDAP Group Menu, then type 4 and press [Enter].
Page 80: Ldap Kerberos Set Up Menu (Text Interface)
Basic Configuration LDAP KERBEROS SETUP 1. Port : 88 2. Realm : KDC (KDC1 - KDC5) Domain Realm (Domain Realm1 - Domain Realm5) Enter: #<CR> to select, <ESC> for previous menu ... Figure 5.24: LDAP Kerberos Set Up Menu (Text Interface) Figure 5.25: LDAP Kerberos Set Up Menu (Web Browser Interface) 5-53...
Page 81: Ldap Kerberos Set Up
Basic Configuration 5.9.7.5. LDAP Kerberos Set Up Kerberos is a network authentication protocol, which provides a secure means of identity verification for users who are communicating via an insecure network. To access the LDAP Kerberos Set Up menu, access the command mode using a password that permits access to Administrator Level commands and then proceed as follows: •...
Page 82: The Tacacs Parameters Menu (Text Interface)
Basic Configuration TACACS: 1. Enable: 2. Primary address: (undeﬁned) 3. Secondary address: (undeﬁned) 4. Secret Word: (undeﬁned) 5. Fallback Local: 6. Authentication Port: 49 Enter: #<CR> to change, <ESC> for previous menu ... Figure 5.26: The TACACS Parameters Menu (Text Interface) Figure 5.27: The TACACS Parameters Menu (Web Browser Interface) 5-55...
Page 83: Tacacs Parameters
Basic Configuration 5.9.8. TACACS Parameters To access the TACACS Configuration Menus, proceed as follows: • Text Interface: Type /N and press [Enter] to access the Network Configuration Menu. From the Network Configuration Menu, type 28 and press [Enter] to display the TACACS Configuration Menu (Figure 5.26.) •...
Page 84: The Radius Parameters Menu (Text Interface)
Basic Configuration RADIUS: 1. Enable: 2. Primary Address: (undeﬁned) 3. Primary Secret Word: (undeﬁned) 4. Secondary Address: (undeﬁned) 5. Secondary Secret Word: (undeﬁned) 6. Fallback Timer: 3 Sec 7. Fallback Local: 8. Authentication Port: 1812 9. Accounting Port: 1813 Enter: #<CR> to change, <ESC>...
Page 85: Radius Parameters
Basic Configuration 5.9.9. RADIUS Parameters To access the RADIUS Configuration Menus, proceed as follows: • Text Interface: Type /N and press [Enter] to access the Network Configuration Menu. From the Network Configuration Menu, type 29 and press [Enter] to display the RADIUS Configuration Menu (Figure 5.28.) •...
Page 86: The Email Messaging Parameters Menu (Text Interface)
Basic Configuration EMAIL AND TEXT MESSAGING: Enable: SMTP Server (undeﬁned) Port Number: Domain: (undeﬁned) User Name: (undeﬁned) Password: (undeﬁned) Auth Type: None 8 . From Name: (undeﬁned) From Address: (undeﬁned) 10. To Address: (undeﬁned) 11. To Address: (undeﬁned) 12. To Address: (undeﬁned) 13.
Page 87: Email Message Parameters
Basic Configuration 5.9.10. Email Message Parameters The Email Parameters menu is used to define parameters for email messages that the MPC can send to notify you when an alarm is triggered. To define email message parameters, access the MPC Command Mode using a password that permits access to Administrator Level commands and then proceed as follows: •...
Page 88: Save User Selected Parameters
Basic Configuration 5.10. Save User Selected Parameters It is strongly recommended to save all user-defined parameters to an ASCII file as described in Section 13. This will allow quick recovery in the event of accidental deletion or reconfiguration of port parameters. When communicating via the Text Interface, it is also recommended to make certain that you have exited from all configuration menus, using the [Escape] key before invoking the /X command to exit command mode.
Page 89: Reboot Options
6. Reboot Options In addition to performing reboot cycles in response to commands, the MPC can also be configured to reboot outlets when an attached device does not respond to a Ping command (Ping-No-Answer Reboot) or according to a user defined schedule (Scheduled Reboot.) •...
Page 90: The Add Ping-No-Answer Menu (Text Interface)
Reboot Options ADD PING NO ANSWER TO DIRECTORY: 1. IP Address: (undeﬁned) 2. Ping Interval: 15 Min 3. Interval After Failed Ping: 01 Min 4. Ping Delay After Reboot: 15 Min 5. Consecutive Failures: 6. Reboot: 7. Plug Access: (undeﬁned) 8.
Page 91: Adding Ping-No-Answer Reboots
Reboot Options 6.1.1. Adding Ping-No-Answer Reboots To add a Ping-No-Answer Reboot, access command mode using a password that permits Administrator Level commands and then proceed as follows: • Text Interface: Access the Ping-No-Answer Reboot Directory menu as described in Section 6.1, then type 2 and press [Enter] to display the Add Ping-No-Answer Reboot menu as shown in Figure 6.1.
Page 92: Viewing Ping-No-Answer Reboot Profiles
Reboot Options • Plug Access: Determines which outlet(s) will be rebooted when this IP address for this Ping-No-Answer operation does not respond to a Ping command. Note that in the Text Interface, Plug Access is defined via a separate submenu; in the Web Browser Interface, Plug Access is defined via a drop down menu, which may be accessed by clicking on the "plus"...
Page 93: Modifying Ping-No-Answer Reboot Profiles
Reboot Options 6.1.3. Modifying Ping-No-Answer Reboot Profiles After you have defined a Ping-No-Answer profile, you can modify the configuration of the profile using the Modify Ping-No-Answer feature. To modify the configuration of an existing Ping-No-Answer profile, access the command mode using a password that allows Administrator level commands and then proceed as follows: •...
Page 94: Scheduled Reboot
Reboot Options 6.2. Scheduled Reboot The Scheduled Reboot feature can be used to reboot one or more outlets according to a user-defined schedule, or to automatically turn outlets Off and then On according to a user defined schedule. To configure a Scheduled Reboot, access command mode using a password that permits access to Administrator level commands and then proceed as follows: •...
Page 95 Reboot Options ADD SCHEDULED REBOOT TO DIRECTORY: 1. Name: (undeﬁned) 2. Plug Action: Turn OFF 3. Recurrence: Daily 4. Day: ----- 5. Time: 12:00 6. Turn ON Day: ----- 7. Turn ON Time: 12:01 8. Plug Access: (undeﬁned) 9. Plug Group Access: (undeﬁned) Enter: #<CR>...
Page 96 Reboot Options The Add Scheduled Reboot menu allows you to define the following parameters for each new Scheduled Reboot: • Scheduled Reboot Name: Assigns a name to this Scheduled Reboot. (Default = undefined.) • Plug Action: Determines whether the Scheduled Reboot will result in the outlet(s) being switched off (Off), or cycled Off and then On again (Reboot.) Note that when "Off"...
Page 97: Viewing Scheduled Reboot Actions
Reboot Options 6.2.2. Viewing Scheduled Reboot Actions After you have defined one or more Scheduled Reboots, you can review the parameters selected for each Reboot using the View Scheduled Reboot feature. To view the configuration of an existing Scheduled Reboot, access the command mode using a password that allows Administrator level commands and then proceed as follows: •...
Page 98: Deleting Scheduled Reboots
Reboot Options 6.2.4. Deleting Scheduled Reboots After you have defined one or more Scheduled Reboot actions, you can delete Reboot actions that are no longer needed using the Delete Scheduled Reboot feature. To delete an existing Scheduled Reboot, access the command mode using a password that allows Administrator level commands and then proceed as follows: •...
Page 99: Alarm Configuration
7. Alarm Configuration When properly configured, the MPC can monitor current, temperature and voltage readings, and log this information for future review. In addition, the MPC can also generate alarms when current or temperature readings exceed user defined trigger levels, when input voltage is lost, when a circuit breaker is open, when communication with the AUX units is disrupted, when a Ping-No-Answer condition is detected, and when the Invalid Access Lockout feature is triggered.
Page 100 Alarm Configuration ALARM CONFIGURATION: 1. Over Current (Initial Threshold): On - 16.0 Amps - 80% of max 2. Over Current (Critical Threshold): On - 18.0 Amps - 90% of max 3. Over Temperature (Initial Threshold): On - 100 Degrees F 4.
Page 101: The Over Current Alarms
Alarm Configuration 7.1. The Over Current Alarms The Over Current Alarms are designed to inform you when current consumption reaches or exceeds certain user-defined levels. There are two separate Over Current Alarms; the Initial Threshold alarm and the Critical Threshold Alarm. Typically, the Initial Threshold alarm is used to notify you when the level of current consumption reaches a point where you might want to investigate it, whereas the Critical Threshold alarm is used to notify you when the level of current consumption approaches...
Page 102: The Over Current Alarm Menu (Initial Threshold, Text Interface Shown)
Alarm Configuration OVER CURRENT (INITIAL THRESHOLD): 1. Trigger Enable: 11. Current Threshold (A): 16.0 Amps 12. Current Threshold (%): 2. Resend Delay: 60 Min 3. Notify Upon Clear: 4. Email Message: 41. Address 1: (undeﬁned) 42. Address 2: (undeﬁned) 43. Address 3: (undeﬁned) 44.
Page 103 Alarm Configuration Both the Over Current (Initial Threshold) alarm and the Over Current (Critical Threshold) alarm offer the following parameters: • Trigger Enable: Enables/Disables the trigger for this alarm. When Disabled, this alarm will be suppressed. (Default = On.) Note: To cancel an alarm without correcting the condition that caused the alarm, simply toggle the Trigger Enable parameter Off and then back On again.
Page 104: The Over Temperature Alarms
Alarm Configuration 7.2. The Over Temperature Alarms The Over Temperature Alarms are designed to inform you when the temperature level inside your equipment rack reaches or exceeds certain user-defined levels. There are two separate Over Temperature Alarms; the Initial Threshold alarm and the Critical Threshold Alarm.
Page 105: The Over Temperature Alarm Menu (Initial Threshold, Text Interface Shown)
Alarm Configuration OVER TEMPERATURE (INITIAL THRESHOLD): 1. Trigger Enable: 11. Temperature Threshold: 100 Degrees F 2. Resend Delay: 60 Min 3. Notify Upon Clear: 4. Email Message: 41. Address 1: (undeﬁned) 42. Address 2: (undeﬁned) 43. Address 3: (undeﬁned) 44. Subject: Alarm: Over Temperature (Initial) Enter: #<CR>...
Page 106 Alarm Configuration Both the Over Temperature (Initial Threshold) alarm and the Over Temperature (Critical Threshold) alarm offer the following parameters: • Trigger Enable: Enables/Disables the trigger for this alarm. When Disabled, this alarm will be suppressed. (Default = On.) Note: To cancel an alarm without correcting the condition that caused the alarm, simply toggle the Trigger Enable parameter to Off and then back On again.
Page 107: The Circuit Breaker Open Alarm
Alarm Configuration 7.3. The Circuit Breaker Open Alarm The Circuit Breaker Alarm is intended to provide notification in the event that one of the MPC's circuit breakers is opened. When a circuit breaker is open, the MPC can provide prompt notification via Email, Syslog Message or SNMP Trap. Notes: •...
Page 108: The Circuit Breaker Open Alarm Menu (Text Interface)
Alarm Configuration CIRCUIT BREAKER OPEN: 1. Trigger Enable: 2. Resend Delay: 60 Min 3. Notify Upon Clear: 4. Email Message: 41. Address 1: (undeﬁned) 42. Address 2: (undeﬁned) 43. Address 3: (undeﬁned) 44. Subject: Alarm: Circuit Breaker Open Enter: #<CR> to change, <ESC>...
Page 109 Alarm Configuration • Email Message: Enables/Disables email notification for this alarm. (Default = On.) Note: The Email Message parameter offers four different options: On, Off, On (Copy to All Triggers) or Off (Copy to All Triggers). If either of the "Copy to All Triggers"...
Page 110: The Lost Communication With Aux Units Alarm
Alarm Configuration 7.4. The Lost Communication with AUX Units Alarm The Lost Communication with AUX Units Alarm is intended to provide prompt notification when communication with the optional AUX MPC units is disrupted. When communication with an attached AUX unit is interrupted, the MPC can provide notification via Email, Syslog Message or SNMP Trap.
Page 111: The Lost Communication With Aux Units Alarm Menu (Text Interface)
Alarm Configuration LOST COMMUNICATION WITH AUX UNITS: 1. Trigger Enable: 2. Resend Delay: 60 Min 3. Notify Upon Clear: 4. Email Message: 41. Address 1: (undeﬁned) 42. Address 2: (undeﬁned) 43. Address 3: (undeﬁned) 44. Subject: Alarm: Lost Comm with AUX Units Enter: #<CR>...
Page 112 Alarm Configuration • Notify Upon Clear: When this item is enabled, the MPC will send additional notification when the situation that caused the alarm has been corrected. For example, when Notify Upon Clear is enabled, the MPC will send initial notification when it detects lost communication with the AUX unit, and then send a second notification when it determines that communication has been restored.
Page 113: The Lost Voltage (Line In) Alarm
Alarm Configuration 7.5. The Lost Voltage (Line In) Alarm The Lost Voltage (Line In) Alarm is intended to provide notification when one of the power supplies connected to the MPC unit, is lost or disconnected When one of the power supplies is lost, the MPC can provide notification via Email, Syslog Message or SNMP Trap.
Page 114: The Lost Voltage (Line In) Alarm Menu (Text Interface)
Alarm Configuration LOST VOLTAGE (LINE-IN): 1. Trigger Enable: 2. Resend Delay: 60 Min 3. Notify Upon Clear: 4. Email Message: 41. Address 1: (undeﬁned) 42. Address 2: (undeﬁned) 43. Address 3: (undeﬁned) 44. Subject: Alarm: Lost Voltage (Line In) Enter: #<CR> to change, <ESC>...
Page 115 Alarm Configuration • Email Message: Enables/Disables email notification for this alarm. (Default = On.) Note: The Email Message parameter offers four different options: On, Off, On (Copy to All Triggers) or Off (Copy to All Triggers). If either of the "Copy to All Triggers"...
Page 116: The Ping-No-Answer Alarm
Alarm Configuration 7.6. The Ping-No-Answer Alarm The Ping-No-Answer Alarm is intended to provide notification when one of the IP addresses defined via the Ping-No-Answer Reboot feature (as described in Section 6.1) fails to respond to a Ping command. When one of the user-defined IP addresses fails to answer a Ping command, the MPC can provide notification via Email, Syslog Message or SNMP Trap.
Page 117: The Ping-No-Answer Alarm Menu (Text Interface)
Alarm Configuration PING-NO-ANSWER: 1. Trigger Enable: 2. Resend Delay: 60 Min 3. Notify Upon Clear: 4. Email Message: 41. Address 1: (undeﬁned) 42. Address 2: (undeﬁned) 43. Address 3: (undeﬁned) 44. Subject: Alarm: Ping-No-Answer Enter: #<CR> to change, <ESC> for previous menu ... Figure 7.13: The Ping-No-Answer Alarm Menu (Text Interface) Figure 7.14: The Ping-No-Answer Alarm Menu (Web Browser Interface) 7-19...
Page 118 Alarm Configuration The Ping-No-Answer alarm configuration menu offers the following parameters: • Trigger Enable: Enables/Disables the trigger for this alarm. When Disabled, this alarm will be suppressed. (Default = On.) Note: To cancel an alarm without correcting the condition that caused the alarm, simply toggle the Trigger Enable parameter to Off and then back On again.
Page 119: The Invalid Access Lockout Alarm
Alarm Configuration 7.7. The Invalid Access Lockout Alarm The Invalid Access Lockout Alarm is intended to provide notification when the MPC has locked the Network port due to repeated, invalid attempts to access command mode. Normally, the Invalid Access Lockout feature (discussed in Section 5.3.2) will lock the network port whenever the MPC detects that a user-defined number of invalid passwords have been entered at the Network Port.
Page 120: The Invalid Access Lockout Alarm Menu (Text Interface)
Alarm Configuration INVALID ACCESS LOCKOUT: 1. Trigger Enable: 2. Resend Delay: 60 Min 3. Notify Upon Clear: 4. Email Message: 41. Address 1: (undeﬁned) 42. Address 2: (undeﬁned) 43. Address 3: (undeﬁned) 44. Subject: Alarm: Invalid Access Lockout Enter: #<CR> to change, <ESC>...
Page 121 Alarm Configuration The Invalid Access Lockout alarm configuration menu offers the following parameters: • Trigger Enable: Enables/Disables the trigger for this alarm. When Disabled, this alarm will be suppressed. (Default = On.) Note: To cancel an alarm without unlocking the port, simply toggle the Trigger Enable parameter Off and then back On again.
Page 122: The Status Screens
8. The Status Screens The Status Screens are used to display the status of the switched outlets, Network Port, Plug Groups, Current Monitor and the Alarm Log and Audit Log. The status screens are available via both the Text Interface and Web Browser Interface. 8.1.
Page 123: The Network Status Screen (Web Browser Interface)
The Status Screens NETWORK STATUS: MAC Address: 00-09-9b-00-f7-40 PORT|TCP PORT|STATUS| USERNAME |PORT|TCP PORT|STATUS| USERNAME ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 23|Active|super | Free | | Free | |N10 | | Free | | Free | |N11 | | Free | | Free | |N12 | | Free | | Free | |N13 |...
Page 124: The Plug Status Screen
The Status Screens 8.2. The Plug Status Screen The Plug Status screen shows the On/Off status of the MPC's switched outlets, and lists user-defined Plug Names, Boot/Sequence Delay values, and Default On/Off settings. Note: When the Plug Status Screen is viewed by an account with "Administrator"...
Page 125 The Status Screens LOCAL - Managed Power Controller Site ID: (undeﬁned) PLUG | NAME | STATUS | Boot/Seq. Delay | Default -----+--------------------------+--------+-----------------+---------- | Local_InfeedA_Outlet1 0.5 Secs | Local_InfeedA_Outlet2 0.5 Secs | Local_InfeedA_Outlet3 0.5 Secs | Local_InfeedA_Outlet4 0.5 Secs | Local_InfeedA_Outlet5 0.5 Secs | Local_InfeedA_Outlet6 0.5 Secs...
Page 126: The Plug Group Status Screen
The Status Screens 8.3. The Plug Group Status Screen The Plug Group Status screen shows the configuration details and On/Off status for the MPC's user-defined Plug Groups. Note: When the Plug Group Status Screen is viewed by an account with "Administrator"...
Page 127: The Plug Group Status Screen (Administrator Mode; Web Browser Interface)
The Status Screens GROUP STATUS: GROUP NAME | UNIT | PLUG | STATUS | Boot/Seq. Delay | Default -------------------------+-------+------+--------+-----------------+--------- DEPT_A | Local | 0.5 Secs DEPT_A | Local | 0.5 Secs DEPT_A | Local | 0.5 Secs DEPT_A | Local | 0.5 Secs DEPT_A | Local |...
Page 128: The Current Monitor
The Status Screens 8.4. The Current Monitor The Current Monitor Screen is used to display readings for Amps, Watts, Voltage and temperature for the MPC unit as well as any optional AUX MPC units that may be connected. To view the Current Monitor Screen, access the MPC command mode and then proceed as follows: •...
Page 129: The Current Monitor Screen (Text Interface)
The Status Screens CURRENT MONITOR STATUS: LOCAL AUX1 AUX2 AUX3 | BUS TOTAL | -------------+---------+---------+---------+---------+-----------+ Temperature | ----- ----- ----- ----- Current A 0.3A ----- ----- ----- 0.3A Voltage A 117V ----- ----- ----- ----- Power ----- ----- ----- Current B 0.0A ----- -----...
Page 130: The Current History Screen
The Status Screens 8.5. The Current History Screen The Current History Screen is used to display all current, voltage and temperature readings stored in the MPC's memory. In the Web Browser Interface, the Current History can be displayed as a graph, downloaded in CSV format, or downloaded in XML format. In the Text Interface, the Current History can be displayed as straight, ASCII data, or can be downloaded in CSV or XML format.
Page 131 The Status Screens Figure 8.10: The Current History Screen (Web Browser Interface) 8-10...
Page 132: Operation
9. Operation As discussed in Section 5, the MPC offers two separate command interfaces; the Web Browser Interface and the Text Interface. Both interfaces offer essentially the same command options and features, and in most cases, parameters defined via the Web Browser Interface will also apply when communicating via the Text Interface (and vice versa.) 9.1.
Page 133: The Plug Group Control Screen - Web Browser Interface
Operation Figure 9.1: The Plug Control Screen (Administrator Mode; Web Browser Interface) When each switching or reboot command is invoked, the MPC will display a screen which indicates that a switching operation is in progress, then display the Plug Status screen when the command is complete.
Page 134 Operation Figure 9.2: The Plug Group Control Screen (Administrator Mode; Web Browser Interface) Notes: • When switching and reboot operations are initiated, Boot/Sequence Delay times will be applied as described in Section 5.7.1. • When the Plug Group Control Screen is displayed by an account that permits Administrator level commands, all user-defined Plug Groups will be displayed.
Page 135 Operation Switching Plug Groups Off: From the Plug Group Control Screen, locate the Plug Group(s) that you wish to control, then click the down arrow in the task selector box next to the Plug Group name, and use the dropdown menu to select the "Off" option.
Page 136: Operation Via The Text Interface
Operation COMMAND MENU: Version 1.00 DISPLAY CONFIGURATION Plug Status System Parameters Plug Group Status /P [n] Port Parameters Network Status /PL [n] Plug Parameters Command Menu (Help) Plug Grouping Parameters Network Conﬁguration Current Monitor Reboot Options Site ID Alarm Conﬁguration Reboot System CONTROL Upgrade Firmware...
Page 137: Switching And Reboot Commands - Text Interface
Operation LOCAL - Managed Power Controller Site ID: (undeﬁned) PLUG | NAME | STATUS | Boot/Seq. Delay | Default -----+--------------------------+--------+-----------------+---------- | Local_InfeedA_Outlet1 0.5 Secs | Local_InfeedA_Outlet2 0.5 Secs | Local_InfeedA_Outlet3 0.5 Secs | Local_InfeedA_Outlet4 0.5 Secs | Local_InfeedA_Outlet5 0.5 Secs | Local_InfeedA_Outlet6 0.5 Secs | Local_InfeedA_Outlet7...
Page 138 Operation When switching and reboot commands are executed, the MPC will display a "Sure?" prompt, wait for user response, and then complete the command. The unit will pause for a moment while the command is executed, and then return to the Plug Status Screen.
Page 139: Applying Commands To Several Plugs - Text Interface
Operation 9.2.3. Applying Commands to Several Plugs - Text Interface As described below, switching and reboot commands can be applied to only one Switched AC Outlet, or to an assortment of outlets. Note: When switching and reboot operations are initiated, Boot/Sequence Delay times will be applied as described in Section 5.7.1.
Page 140: The Automated Mode
Operation 9.3. The Automated Mode The Automated Mode allows the MPC to execute switching and reboot commands, without displaying menus or generating response messages. Automated Mode is designed to allow the MPC to be controlled by a device which can generate commands to control power switching functions without human intervention.
Page 141: Manual Operation
Operation 9.4. Manual Operation In addition to the command driven functions available via the Web Browser Interface and Text Interface, some MPC functions can also be controlled manually. For a summary of front panel control functions, please refer to Section 2.3. 9.5.
Page 142: Ssh Encryption
10. SSH Encryption In addition to standard Telnet protocol, the MPC also supports SSH connections, which provide secure, encrypted access via network. In order to communicate with the MPC using SSH protocol, your network node must include an appropriate SSH client. Note that when the /K (Send SSH Key) command is invoked, the MPC can also provide you with a public SSH key, which can be used to streamline connection to the MPC when using SSH protocol.
Page 143: Syslog Messages
11. Syslog Messages The Syslog feature can create log records of each Alarm Event. As these event records are created, they are sent to a Syslog Daemon, located at an IP address defined via the Network Parameters menu. 11.1. Configuration If you wish to employ this feature, you must set the real-time clock and calendar via the System Parameters Menu, and define the IP address for the Syslog Daemon via the Network Port Configuration menu.
Page 144: Testing Syslog Configuration
Syslog Messages TEST NETWORK OPTIONS: 1. SNMP Trap Test Manager 1 2. SNMP Trap Test Manager 2 3. Syslog Test 4. Ping Enter: #<CR> to select, <ESC> to exit ... Figure 11.1: The Test Menu (Text Interface, Administrator Mode Only) 11.2.
Page 145: Snmp Traps
12. SNMP Traps SNMP is an acronym for "Simple Network Management Protocol". The SNMP Trap function allows the MPC to send Alarm Notification messages to two different SNMP managers, each time one of the Alarms discussed in Section 7 is triggered. Note: •...
Page 146: Testing The Snmp Trap Function
SNMP Traps 12.2. Testing the SNMP Trap Function After you have finished setting up the SNMP Trap function, it is recommended to test the configuration to ensure that it is working correctly. To test configuration of the SNMP Trap function, proceed as follows: Configure the SNMP Trap function as described in Section 12.1.
Page 147: Saving And Restoring Configuration Parameters
13. Saving and Restoring Configuration Parameters Once the MPC is properly configured, parameters can be downloaded and saved as an ASCII text file. Later, if the configuration is accidentally altered, the saved parameters can be uploaded to automatically reconfigure the unit without the need to manually assign each parameter.
Page 148: Restoring Saved Parameters
Saving and Restoring Configuration Parameters 13.2. Restoring Saved Parameters This section describes the procedure for using your terminal emulation program to send saved parameters to the MPC. Start your terminal emulation program and access the MPC’s Text Interface command mode using an account that permits Administrator level commands. Configure your terminal emulation program to upload an ASCII text file.
Page 149: Upgrading Mpc Firmware
Obtain the update file. Firmware modifications can either be mailed to the customer on a CDR, or downloaded from WTI. Place the upgrade CDR in your disk drive or copy the file to your hard drive. Access Text Interface command mode via Serial Port, Telnet or SSH client session, using a username/password and port that permit Supervisor commands.
Page 150 Serial Port 1 or 2 or via Modem. When firmware upgrades are available, WTI will provide the necessary files via download or mailed CDR. At that time, an updated Users Guide or addendum will also be available.
Page 151: Command Reference Guide
15. Command Reference Guide 15.1. Command Conventions Most commands described in this section conform to the following conventions: • Text Interface: Commands discussed in this section, can only be invoked via the Text Interface. These commands cannot be invoked via the Web Browser Interface. •...
Page 152: Command Summary
Command Reference Guide 15.2. Command Summary Function Command Syntax Command Access Level Admin. SuperUser User ViewOnly Display /S [Enter] Plug Status X X X X /SG [Enter] Plug Group Status X X X X /SN [Enter] Network Status /H [Enter] Help Menu X...
Page 153: Command Set
Command Reference Guide 15.3. Command Set This Section provides information on all Text Interface commands, sorted by functionality 15.3.1. Display Commands Display Plug Status Screen Displays the Plug Status Screen, which lists the current On/Off state, plus the plug number, plug name, Boot/Sequence Delay value and Default On/Off value for each plug. For more information, please refer to Section 8.2.
Page 154 Command Reference Guide Help Displays a Help Screen, which lists all available Text Interface commands along with a brief description of each command. Note: In the Administrator Mode and SuperUser Mode, the Help Screen will list the entire MPC Text Interface command set. In User Mode and ViewOnly Mode, the Help Screen will only list the commands that are allowed for the User Mode or ViewOnly Mode.
Page 155: Control Commands
Command Reference Guide 15.3.2. Control Commands Exit Command Mode Exits command mode. When issued at the Network Port, also ends the Telnet session. Note: If the /X command is invoked from within a configuration menu, recently defined parameters may not be saved. In order to make certain that parameters are saved, always press the [Esc] key to exit from all configuration menus before issuing the /X command.
Page 156 Command Reference Guide Switch Plug(s) ON Switches selected plugs(s) or Plug Group(s) On, as described in Section 9.2.2. When the /ON command is used to switch more than one plug, Boot/Sequence Delay Period will be applied as described in Section 5.7.1. Note: When this command is invoked in Administrator Mode, it can be applied to all MPC plugs and Plug Groups.
Page 157 Command Reference Guide /OFF Switch Plug(s) OFF Switches selected plugs(s) or Plug Group(s) Off, as described in Section 9.2.2. When the /OFF command is used to switch more than one plug, Boot/Sequence Delay Period will be applied as described in Section 5.7.1. The /OFF command can also be entered as /OF.
Page 158: Configuration Commands
Command Reference Guide Send SSH Key Instructs the MPC to provide you with a public SSH key for validation purposes. This public key can then be provided to your SSH client, in order to prevent the SSH client from warning you that the user is not recognized when you attempt to create an SSH connection.
Page 159 Command Reference Guide Set Plug Parameters Displays a menu that is used to select options and parameters for the MPC's switched outlets (plugs). Note that all functions provided by the /PL command are also available via the Web Browser Interface. Section 5.7 describes the procedure for defining plug parameters.
Page 160 Command Reference Guide Alarm Configuration Parameters Displays a menu that is used to configure and enable the Over Current Alarm, Over Temperature Alarm, Circuit Breaker Open Alarm, Lost Communication with AUX Units Alarm, Lost Voltage Alarm, Ping-No-Answer Alarm, and the Invalid Access Lockout Alarm.
Page 161: Rs232 Port Interface
Appendix A. RS232 Port Interface Carrier Detect Data In Data Out RS232 Ready Out Port Request to Send Clear to Send Figure A.1: RS232 Console Port Interface DCD and DTR hardware lines function as follows: When connected: If either port is set for Modem Mode, the DTR output at either port reflects the DCD input at the other end.
Page 162: Specifications
Appendix B. Specifications Power Input/Output: Voltage: 100 - 120 VAC or 208 - 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz AC Inputs: Two separate circuits: 120 VAC Models: 20 Amps Max. Load per Circuit 240 VAC Models: 16 Amps Max. Load per Circuit AC Inlets: Two (2) IEC320-C20 AC Outlets: 120 VAC Models: 8, 16 or 20 each, NEMA 5-20R Outlets...
Page 163: Customer Service
If the unit should need to be returned for factory repair it must be accompanied by a Return Authorization number from Customer Service. WTI Customer Service 5 Sterling Irvine, California 92618 Local Phone: (949) 586-9950...
Page 164 Appendices Trademark and Copyright Information WTI and Western Telematic are trademarks of Western Telematic Inc.. All other product names mentioned in this publication are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Information and descriptions contained herein are the property of Western Telematic Inc..
Page 165: Index
Index Accept Break Basic Configuration 5-1 to 5-60 Network Port 5-37 Baud Rate Serial Port 5-32 Serial Port 5-32 Access Level 5-16, 5-20, 15-2 Bind Type 5-48 LDAP Group 5-50 Bits and Parity Accounting Port Serial Port 5-32 RADIUS 5-58 BlackBerry Boot/Sequence Delay 5-27, 5-29...
Page 166 Index Consecutive Failures Domain Name Ping-No-Answer Reboot Email Parameters 5-60 Console Port Domain Name Server 5-43 Administrator 5-32 DSA Client 10-1 Configuration 5-30 to 5-33, 15-8 DTR Output 5-33 Horizontal Units Interface Apx-1 Email Message Port Modes 5-30 Circuit Breaker Open Alarm 7-11 SuperUser 5-32...
Page 167 Index Hang Up String LDAP Modem Mode 5-33 Access Level 5-50 Hardware Description 2-1 to 2-8 Adding LDAP Groups 5-50 Hardware Installation 4-1 to 4-4 Bind Type 5-48 Help Screen Current Monitoring 5-50 Text Interface 15-4 Deleting Groups 5-52 HTTPS Access 5-39 Enable 5-47...
Page 168 Index Lost Voltage Alarm 7-15 to 7-17 Network Configuration (continued) Address 7-17 Syslog Address 5-39 Email Message 7-17 TACACS 5-56 Notify UPon Clear 7-15 Telnet Access 5-38 Resend Delay 7-15 Telnet Port 5-38 Subject 7-17 Network Parameters 5-38 Trigger Enable 7-15 Network Port 4-4, 15-9...
Page 169 Index Plug Group Access 5-21 Password 5-2, 5-3, 5-20 LDAP Group 5-50 Email Parameters 5-60 Ping-No-Answer Reboot PDAs Scheduled Reboot Periodic Reset Value Plug Group Control Modem Mode 5-33 Initiating a Reboot Cycle Ping-No-Answer Alarm 7-18 to 7-20 Web Browser Interface Address 7-20 Plug Group Status Screen...
Page 170 Index Real Time Clock 5-7, 5-8 to 5-9 Secondary NTP Address Date Secondary Secret Word NTP Enable RADIUS 5-58 NTP Timeout Secret Word Primary NTP Address TACACS 5-56 Secondary NTP Address Send Test Email 5-60 Time Sequence Disconnect Time Zone Network Port 5-37 Reboot Operating System...
Page 171 Index Stop Bits Serial Port 5-32 TACACS Subject Authentication Port 5-56 Circuit Breaker Open Alarm 7-11 Configuration 5-56 Invalid Access Lockout Alarm 7-23 Enable 5-56 Lost Communication Alarm 7-14 Fallback Local 5-56 Lost Voltage Alarm 7-17 Primary Address 5-56 Over Current Alarms Secondary Address 5-56 Over Temperature Alarms...
Page 172 Index User Accounts 5-16 to 5-22 Access Level 5-20 View Access Levels 5-16 LDAP Groups 5-51 Adding 5-20 Ping-No-Answer Reboot Command Access Levels 5-16 Plug Groups 5-24 Current Monitoring 5-21 Scheduled Reboot Deleting 5-22 User Accounts 5-18 Editing 5-22 ViewOnly 5-16, 5-17, 15-2 Modifying 5-22...

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