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  • Page 1 ActiPower 4 PDU User Manual English www.rdm.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Content Preface About this Manual Copyright Information Safety Instructions Safety Notices Introduction Features Package Contents Hardware Components OLED Display Getting Started Connecting the earth ground wire Rack Mounting Hotswapable IEX GIGA Controller Making Connections Connecting Output Devices Connecting EMD31 Dip-Switch for adress setting Daisy Chain setting Connecting the Power Share adaptor and cable.
  • Page 3 Setting – Network Service Setting up the LDAP step by step Setting up the TACACS+ step by step Setting - Radius User Setting – SNMP Setting Setting – Email Settings Setting – User Settings Log and Notification-System Log Log and Notification-Event Log Log and Notification-Inlet History Log Log and Notification-Outlet History Log Log and Notification-Environment History Log...

  • Page 4: Preface

    Preface About this Manual Congratulations on purchasing a ActiPower 4.0 PDU. This user manual provides detailed descrip- tions of the hardware components and how to use the product. Read this manual carefully and follow the instructions before installing. Copyright Information No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchasers for backup purposes, without the...

  • Page 5: Safety Notices

    Safety Notices Caution: This unit has been provided with a real time clock circuit. There is a dan- ger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with a 3V Lithium cell (CR1220) or equivalent type. The used batteries must be discarded according to the manufacturer's instructions.

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Introduction The ActiPower 4.0 PDU, is an intelligent power strip designed to power monitor the input and circuit breaker consumption and auto email history report to supervisor for power bill charge. At the same time, provides the useful ability of managing power for any combination of network equipment connected to it.

  • Page 7: Package Contents

    Package Contents Make sure the ActiPower 4.0 PDU package has the following items. If any of the items are missing or damaged, the nearest service center or vendor should be contacted. 1. ActiPower 4.0 PDU 2. IPFIX001 (x2) 3. IPFIX002 (x2) 4.

  • Page 8: Hardware Components

    Introduction Hardware Components The following sections provide descriptions about the front panel components and how to use them. Component Description Inlet Power lead to be connected to the data center power source Breaker Prevent excessive current flow to protect the system OLED Display Display input power data...

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    Getting Started Connecting the earth ground wire Rack Mounting The PDU can be installed in most standard racks. After attaching the mounting brackets to each side of the device, position the device in the rack and align the holes in the mounting brackets with the hole in the rack.

  • Page 10: Hotswapable Iex Giga Controller

    Getting Started Hotswapable IEX GIGA Controller The GIGA IEX PDUs provides an easy replacement of its controller. If the controller is failing, just simply replace it according to the instructions below. How to replace a controller: 1. PDU is not required to be powered off. Loosen the screws at two sides of the IEX GIGA controller and lift the unit away from the housing, just enough to access the underside of it.

  • Page 11: Making Connections

    Making Connections The ActiPower 4.0 PDU is a versatile product that can be connected to several different types of input and output devices. This makes it a useful tool for connecting devices to it and to monitor the power through its user interface. IEXv.5 PDU is manufactured with the most advanced hot-swap, field replaceable SNMP IP con- troller.

  • Page 12: Connecting Output Devices

    Getting Started Getting Started The following procedure describes the basic steps needed to set up the PDU: 1. Hardware setup; connect power inlet to an appropriate power source and output devices to the power outlets. Connect devices with normally open or normally closed conditions to the digital output ports, and an EMD31 to the console port.

  • Page 13: Connecting Emd31

    Connecting EMD31 An Environmental Monitoring Device (EMD31) that is connected to sensors for detecting tem- perature, humidity, and two digital inputs can be connected to the ActiPower 4.0 PDU with the console port. The EMD31 can also be connected to alarms or indicators and controlled through the web browser.

  • Page 14: Daisy Chain Setting

    Getting Started Digital input sensors are connected to the dry contact of the EMD31, enable them as picture below. You can name them to know in case of a event from which sensor comes from. Daisy Chain setting Step 1: To set up the Daisy chain, connect a RJ45 patch cord from Cascading port OUT )Master PDU to Cascading port IN (Slave PDU) a maximum of 15 Slave PDUs are permitted.

  • Page 15: Connecting The Power Share Adaptor And Cable

    Connecting the Power Share adaptor and cable. USE ON ONE OF THE ENDS THE ORANGE RJ45 ADAPTOR SUPPLIED ON THE PDU PACKING, A STANDARD TIA/EIA568 PATCH CORD IS NEEDED TO CONNECT BOTH PDUS Step 1: To set up the PDU, connect the Power Share adaptor (orange color) in the Power Share port of one of the PDUS (PDU A) then a standard patch cord from this to PDU B.
  • Page 16 Getting Started Step 3: When PDU A has utility power fail, the status of power share will display Active/Backup Power on the System Overview webpage. Step 4: At the same, the information of inlet phase load management will not display on the Inlet Configuration of the Power Management webpage.
  • Page 17 Step 6: The related alarm will be occurred on the Alarm List of Summary Overview webpage. The alarm will be “PDU (PDU:1) power off”. Step 7: The related log and trap will be recorded on the Log of Event Log webpage and NMS. The log and trap will be “warning: Inlet (PDU:1) Active/Main Power change to Active/Backup Power ”.
  • Page 18 Getting Started Step 8: When PDU A has utility power restore, the status of power share will display Active/Main Power on the System Overview webpage. Step 9: The related log and trap will be recorded on the Log of Event Log webpage and NMS. The log and trap will be “Information: Inlet (PDU:1) Active/Backup Power change to Active/Main Power”.
  • Page 19 Step 10: When user remove power sharing cable, the status of power share will display Inactive on the System Overview webpage. Step 11: The related alarm will be occurred on the Alarm List of Summary Overview webpage. The alarm will be “PDU Power Share disconnected”.
  • Page 20 Getting Started Step 12: The related log and trap will be recorded on the Log of Event Log webpage and NMS. The log and trap will be “Warning: Inlet (PDU:1) Active/Main Power change to Inactive”. www.rdm.com...

  • Page 21: Connecting To A Lan/Wan

    Connecting to a LAN/WAN The PDU has two 10/100/1000 RJ-45 network ports that enables users to monitor and manage the power outlets over the network. The PDU has a graphic user interface that allows users to control the device through a web browser. Connect the device to a free port on the router using an Ethernet cable as shown.

  • Page 22: Using Lcm Operational Buttons

    Getting Started Using LCM operational buttons: The following sections describe the LCM functional operation of the PDU. The PDU has four buttons to launch particular applications and display the on-screen. Icon Button Description Down Press the Down button to navigate through the menu options.

  • Page 24: (Rcm) Residual Current Monitoring Option

    Getting Started (RCM) Residual Current Monitoring Option: When PDUs use the residual current device and detect a Residual cur- rent, the OLED scree keep flashing and display the “WARNING” signal as shown. Users can set the related setting of residual current from the Inlet Configuration webpage as shown.

  • Page 25: (Spd) Surge Protection Monitoring Option

    (SPD) Surge Protection Monitoring Option: When PDUs use the replaceable surge protection and detect an Over- voltage, the OLED screen keep flashing and display the “WARNING” signal as shown, also an alarm will be displayed on the graphic user inter- face Surge characteristics: Single phase...

  • Page 26: Using The Web Interface

    Using the Web Interface The ActiPower 4.0 PDU provides a graphic user interface that can be viewed from a web browser such as Internet Explorer. This enables users to access and control the device outlets and sub- sequently, its output devices remotely from users' desktop, laptop, PDA, or even users' mobile phones.

  • Page 27: Summary Overview-Alarm List

    Summary Overview-Alarm List The “Alarm List” page shows the list of Alarms, which were set by the user. ActiPower 4.0 PDU will follow the rules of an alarm to send out notification to the user. Summary Overview-Network Connection The Network Connection page shows a list of user's connections.

  • Page 28: Outlet Sequential Startup

    Using the Web Interface Outlet Sequential Startup To prevent in rush currents the ActiPower PDU use a time delay sequence between each outlet, this happens once PDU is POWER ON for first time as well as in case of accidental or equipment maintenance POWER OFF.

  • Page 29: Power Management-Outlet Control

    Power Management-Outlet Control Power Management-Outlet Control This page let user trigger action by drop-down list. After you select an action and click "Apply", This page let user trigger action by drop-down list. After you select an action and click "Apply", server will accord to the instruction to complete the task remotely.

  • Page 30: Power Management-Outlet Grouping

    Using the Web Interface Power Management-Outlet Grouping This page shows the group list and let user enable Outlet Group. User can add/delete/modify the group list. The group list is up to 8 groups. Take Group_1 for example, I have set Outlet_1 of PDU_A, Outlet_3 of PDU_B and Outlet_4 of PDU_C into Group_1. When I set action to Outlet_3 of PDU_B and apply, Action will apply to all PDUs of Group1.

  • Page 31: Power Management-Environment Monitoring

    Click “+” and the menu with action options and outlets will appear, then choose your desired action, date and time. Power Management-Environment Monitoring This page shows the status of EMD31 and lets users set the alarm configuration. You can set the "Alarm Condition"...

  • Page 32: Setting - General Setting

    Using the Web Interface ActiPower 4.0 PDU supports 8 EMD sensors in cascade each one with 2 digital inputs. You can set 2 alarms for each EMD31 sensor. There are 3 options(Normal Open/Normal Close/Disable) of the EMD sensor. If you set "Normal Open", the EMD sensor will become "Warning"(Yellow light) when closed.

  • Page 33: Setting - Tcp/Ip

    Setting – TCP/IP This page allow users to enable/Disable DCHP under IPv4 or enable IPv6. Setting – Accessible IP Setting This page allows users to enable accessible IP lists.

  • Page 34: Setting - Network Access Protection

    Using the Web Interface Setting – Network Access Protection This page lets the user set their network protection and upload SSL certificates. Setting – Network Service This page allows you to setup your network settings: SSH, MODBUS TCP/IP, SSL, LDAP, PING, RADUIS and TACACS+.

  • Page 35: Setting Up The Ldap Step By Step

    Setting up the LDAP step by step The section provides information about setting up the LDAP step by step. Step 1: To set up the PDU, please configure the related LDAP parameters on the Setting of Net- work Service webpage as shown screen. For example, to enable LDAP, enter Host IP and Port Number…etc.
  • Page 36 Using the Web Interface Step 3: After configured LDAP parameter, please logout and close web browser. To enter LDAP username and password then login web browser. Step 4: To check the login LDAP username on the Network Connect of Summary Overview webpage as shown screen.

  • Page 37: Setting Up The Tacacs+ Step By Step

    Setting up the TACACS+ step by step The section provides information about setting up the TACACS+ step by step. Step 1: To set up the PDU, please configure the related TACACS+ parameters on the Setting of Network Service webpage as shown screen. For example, to enable LDAP, enter Host IP and Port Number…etc.
  • Page 38 Using the Web Interface Step 3: After configured TACACS+ parameter, please logout and close web browser. To enter TACACS+ username and password then login web browser. Step 4: To check the login TACACS+ username on the Network Connect of Summary Overview webpage as shown screen.

  • Page 39: Setting - Radius User

    Setting - Radius User This page lets power admin to Add/Delete/Modify Radius users. You have to enable RADIUS and set ready in the Network Service. (see p. 34). Then you can add a Radius User and set outlet control for this user. The Grouping & Schedule function also supports radius users.

  • Page 40: Setting - Email Settings

    Using the Web Interface Setting – Email Settings This page lets the user set Email notification settings. Click "+" to set a new setting. Input "Re- ceiver Address", select "Email Type"/"Event Level" and "Description", then click "Apply" to save settings. You can send a test mail to confirm the setting is correct or not through clicking "Send Test".

  • Page 41: Log And Notification-System Log

    Log and Notification-System Log This page shows the system log. Log and Notification-Event Log This page shows the warnings and alarms history log.

  • Page 42: Log And Notification-Inlet History Log

    Using the Web Interface Log and Notification-Inlet History Log This page shows the inlet history log. You can set the log interval in General Setting under the System Management. You can download the logs in .csv file or graphics. Log and Notification-Outlet History Log This page shows the outlet history log.

  • Page 43: Log And Notification-Environment History Log

    Log and Notification-Environment History Log This page shows the environment history log. You can set the log interval in General Setting under System Management. You can download the logs in .csv file or graphics. ADVANCED – SYSLOG Setting You can receive system and History logs to your server enabling them and indicating the server port.

  • Page 44: Advanced - Maintenance

    Using the Web Interface ADVANCED – Maintenance Keep the PDU up to date installing always latest firmware versions available on ActiPower 4.0 PDU website, reset to default or reboot the system in case of not porper function. You can also suspend all the schedules just enabling on the web page.

  • Page 45: Advanced - Links Setting

    ADVANCED – Links Setting Use External Links Setup to view and change up to 4 URL links displayed in External Links. Screen Text: This field defines the URL name displayed in External Links. The maximum size is 31 characters. Available values are alphabetic characters and numerals. The default value is NULL (empty).
  • Page 46 Using the Web Interface Mode 1 (Active Backup): Active Backup policy establishes that only one slave in the bond is active. A different slave beco- mes active if, and only if, the active slave fails. The bond's MAC address is externally visible on only one port (network adapter) to avoid confu- sing the switch.
  • Page 47 Mode 2 (IEEE 802.3ad): Bonding mode 2 (IEEE 802.3ad), also known as LACP (Link Aggregation Control Protocol) mode, is used for load balancing and fault tolerance. The IEEE 802.3ad specification allows the grouping of Ethernet interfaces at the physical layer to form a single link layer interface. If a bonding inter- face is set to this mode, it requires that all the slave devices operate at the same speed and are duplex.
  • Page 48 Using the Web Interface Mode 3 (Balance-ALB): Adaptive load balancing. Includes balance-transmit load balancing plus receive-load balancing for IPv4 traffic, and does not require any special switch support. The receive-load balancing is achieved by ARP negotiation. The bonding driver intercepts the ARP replies sent by the local system on their way out and over- writes the source hardware address with the unique hardware address of one of the slaves in the bond.
  • Page 49 Mode 4 (Bridge): Bridging the two networks together can be quite helpful, though, if files located on one of the networks need to be accessed from the other network. If you don't have a router but have a PC with two Ethernet cards, you can connect both networks to the PC and bridge your Ethernet cards so both networks can communicate with each other.

  • Page 50: Advanced - Wifi Or 3G/4G Dongle Setting

    Using the Web Interface ADVANCED – Wifi or 3G/4G dongle setting Step 1: To set up the PDU, plug the Wi-Fi or 3G/4G dongle into USB-A (1 or 2) port. Step 2: To configure the related Wi-Fi or 3G/4G parameters on the Wi-Fi setting of Advanced webpage as shown screen.

  • Page 51: Advanced - Inlet & Outlet Upgrade

    ADVANCED – Inlet & Outlet upgrade Time to time we release improvements on the internal hardware related to metering chip up- grades or calibration, just upload the file as shown on the screen. ADVANCED – EMD31 upgrade Time to time we release improvements on the environmental chip calibration, just upload the file as shown on the screen.
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