Overview - Black Box PS568A User Manual

CHAPTER 2: Overview

2. Overview

Electronic equipment sometimes "locks up," requiring a service call just to flip the
power switch to perform a simple reboot. The Rackmount Remote Power Manager
lets you perform this function from anywhere. Simply point your browser to the
power manager's IP address, enter the secure password, and you're just a click away
from remote power on, off, or reboot.
In addition to Web browser access, the Rackmount Remote Power Manager can
also communicate over any TCP/IP network using standard Telnet™, or out-of-
band using an external modem and basic VT100™ type terminal emulation.
To ensure security, Web browser access requires an assigned user name and
password. Passwords transmitted via a Web browser use basic 64-bit encryption
techniques for secure access to your equipment.
The Rackmount Remote Power Manager provides two levels of operational
passwords: the system administrator level (it allows access to all configuration and
switching functions) and the user level (it allows access only to assigned plugs and
can't be used to change the power manager's configuration).
In addition to password security features, the power manager also includes an
address-specific IP security mask that can be used to prevent unauthorized network
access to the power manager's command mode.
The power manager can be configured over the network, via modem, or locally via
its COM port. Easy-to-use commands let you assign a location name, set system
parameters, and view plug status. Outlets can be switched on, off, or booted using
plug numbers or names.
Four models are available. The Rackmount Remote Power Manager (PS568A or
PS582A) has eight switched 100- to 120-VAC or 208- to 240-VAC power outlets. The
Rackmount Remote Power Manager 16 (PS569A or PS583A) has 16 switched
100- to 120-VAC or 208- to 240-VAC power outlets.
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