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IP Control Box User Manual Compliance Statements FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INTERFERENCE STATEMENT 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.
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IP Control Box User Manual Industry Canada Statement This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. VCCI Statement RoHS This product is RoHS compliant.
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PE4104A 100-120 V 15A 1U 4-Outlet PDU (NEMA) PE4104AJ 100-120 V 15A 1U 4-Outlet PDU (NEMA) PE4104AJ2 100-120 V 15A 1U 4-Outlet PDU (NEMA) PE4104G 100-240 V 10A 1U 4-Outlet PDU (IEC) An overview of the information in the manual is provided below.
The product may be updated, with features and functions added, improved, or removed since the release of this manual. For an up-to-date user manual, visit http://www.aten.com/global/en/. Conventions This manual uses the following conventions: Monospaced Indicates text that you should key in.
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Chapter 1 Introduction Overview Engineered to be an intelligent power distribution solution, the PE4104 IP Control Box ships with 4 power outlets in an IEC / NEMA socket configuration. It provides secure, centralized, intelligent, and remote power management of data center IT equipment to minimize the operating cost. The PE4104 features the remote power control function, allowing users to control devices attached to the PDU at the PDU device level from practically any location via a TCP/IP connection.
IP Control Box User Manual Features Power Distribution Power Distribution Space saving slim form factor EC / NEMA power outlet Separates power for the unit’s own power and its power outlets—user interface is still accessible even when an overload condition trips the device’s circuit breaker Remote Access ...
Chapter 1. Introduction Security Two-level password security Strong security features include password protection and advanced encryption technologies—TLS1.2 Remote authentication support: RADIUS Requirements Browsers accessing the IP Control Boxunit must support 2048 and 4096 bit encryption. For cold booting of attached computers, the computer’s BIOS must support wake on LAN or System after AC Back.
PDU unit. Use only the ATEN Lok-U-Plug cable holders that have been specifically designed to work with the eco PDU. Using any other kind of cable securing device could be highly dangerous.
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IP Control Box User Manual PE4104AJ2 (Front View) PE4104AJ2 (Rear View) Component Description LAN port Connects the unit to the Internet via an Ethernet cable. reset button Pin this button with a paper clip or ballpoint pen to reboot (recessed) the unit.
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Protects the PDU from damage caused by excess current from an overload or short circuit. 10 power inlet The power cord of the package content plugs in here. power cable Power cord (attached) for the PE4104A / PE4104AJ / PE4104AJ2.
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Chapter 2 Hardware Setup Important safety information regarding the placement of this device is provided on page 77. Please review it before proceeding. Rack Mounting The IP Control Box can be mounted vertically on the outside of the rack and a few options are available.
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IP Control Box User Manual 2. Align and stabilize the rack mount ear using M3 Phillips hex screws. 3. Align the unit and the rack mount ear to the rack and stabilize the unit using rack screws. Let the buttons stabilize in the button holes and the mounting is complete.
2. For each device you want to connect, connect its power cable to any available outlet on the unit. Optionally, use ATEN Lok-U-Plug cable holders to secure the cables. For details, see Securing the Cable, page 12.
IP Control Box User Manual 6. Supply the unit with power. PE4104A / PE4104AJ / PE4104AJ2: plug the power cord to an AC power source. PE4104G: Use the provided power cord to connect the unit’s power inlet socket to an AC power source.
Graphical Interface that allows you to configure a PDU device and monitor power status of the equipment connected to it. eco DC Energy Management Software can be downloaded from the ATEN website, along with a separate eco DC User Manual.
IP Control Box User Manual First Time Setup Once the eco PDU installation has been cabled up, the next task the administrator needs to perform involve configuring the network parameters, changing the default super administrator login settings, and adding users. The way to accomplish this is to log in via web browser.
Chapter 3. Basic Operation and First Time Setup Network Configuration To configure the network settings, do the following: 1. Click the Setup tab. 2. The interface displays the Device Configuration page. A screen similar to the one below appears: 3. Fill in the fields according to the information provided under Device Configuration, page 40.
Save (at the bottom of the page.) Note: If you forget the administrator’s name or password, short the mainboard jumper to restore the default administrator account. See ATEN Standard Warranty Policy, page 92 in the Appendix for full details. Moving On After setting up the network and changing the default administrator username and password, you can proceed to other administration activities—...
Chapter 4 Browser Operation Logging In The IP Control Box can be accessed via a supported Internet browser from any platform. Note: Browsers must support SSL 2048 and 4096 bit encryption. To access the IP Control Box do the following: 1.
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IP Control Box User Manual 3. Provide a valid username and password (set by the administrator), and select your language. (Options are: English [default]; Traditional Chinese; Simplified Chinese; Japanese; German; Italian; Spanish; French; Russian; Korean; Portuguese). 4. Click Login to bring up the browser Main Page.
The Sidebar provides a tree view listing of outlets that relate to the various tab bar and menu bar selections. Help Connects to on-line help at the ATEN website for the device’s configuration and operation. Logout Click this button to log out of your IP Control Box session.
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IP Control Box User Manual Item Description Interactive This is your main work area. The screens that appear reflect Display Panel your menu choices and Sidebar node selection.
Chapter 4. Browser Operation Energy Connections When you log in to the IP Control Box, the interface opens with its default selection of the Energy tab; and the Connections menu. The contents of the PDU Status, Sensor Status, and Outlet Status sections are displayed in the main panel.
IP Control Box User Manual PDU Status The IP Control Box supports PDU device level monitoring. The PDU Status section allows you to set up a power management configuration for the PDU device as a whole: Breaker On / Off This field indicates the breaker status.
Chapter 4. Browser Operation Make sure to click Save button (located at the bottom of the page) once you have finished making your Sensor Status settings. Note: Sensors are optional accessories. Check with your dealer for information about eco DC software. Outlet Status The IP Control Box supports on, off and reboot control from the outlet status column for each outlet.
IP Control Box User Manual Configuration The Configuration page is used to configure the settings of the IP Control Box at the individual power outlet level. Power On Time Schedule Settings Check the Enable Power On Time Schedule box to use the Power ON Delay setting to set the amount of time the eco PDU waits before powering on an outlet.
Chapter 4. Browser Operation Outlet Configuration The Outlet Configuration section lets you set the power management settings for each outlet on the PDU. Control/Display Description Outlet Shows the port number of the listed outlet. Outlet Name Each outlet can be given a distinctive name. The maximum number of characters is 48.
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IP Control Box User Manual Control/Display Description Delay Time (sec) Sets the amount of time the eco PDU waits after the Power Power ON Button is clicked (see Outlet Status, page 23), before it turns on the power to the outlet. You must check the Enable Power On Time Schedule Setting box for this setting to take effect.
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Chapter 4. Browser Operation Control/Display Description Remote Turn ON Use the drop-down menu to select one of the choices, below: Method Wake on LAN This is a Safe Shutdown and Restart option. If this is selected, when an Outlet is turned Off, the eco PDU first sends a message to the computer telling it to prepare for a shutdown;...
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IP Control Box User Manual Control/Display Description Autoping Monitoring Autoping Monitoring defines the mechanism which the IP Control Box uses to ping a device and to reboot the outlet. To enable this setting, select the Enable radio button, or select the Disable radio button to disable.
IP Control Box to monitor the connected device(s) and control when the outlet(s) is rebooted. Make sure to install the ATEN utility, Power Monitor, to your PC before configuring Heartbeat Monitor settings. You can download the Power...
IP Control Box User Manual Create a New Target To create a new target, click on the +Create Target button to enter Create Target page, and fill in the following fields: Item Description Target Name Enter the name for the target device. Action Select the outlet to be rebooted, and define how many times you'd like to reboot the selected outlet.
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Chapter 4. Browser Operation Save your settings, and now the target is created and listed on the Heartbeat Monitor list.
IP Control Box User Manual Monitor, Edit, and Delete a Target Heartbeat Monitor list delivers the following information: Item Description Target Name The name of the target device IP Address The IP address of the target device Outlet No. The outlet you selected to reboot once the criteria are triggered Online / Offline The status of the target device...
Chapter 4. Browser Operation User When you select the User tab the screen comes up with Administrator Information and User Information displayed in the main panel. The IP Control Box supports one administrator account and up to eight user accounts. Note: 1.
IP Control Box User Manual Note: There is a pre-installed administrator account. It can be used to set up the device and to begin creating users. The username for this account is administrator; the password is password. For security purposes, we strongly recommend changing these to something unique.
Chapter 4. Browser Operation User Information To add a user, do the following: 1. Select the Enable or Disable in the Management drop-down menu. 2. Key in a name and password in the Name and Password fields. 3. Set the outlet-by-outlet permissions of the user in the Outlet field. 4.
IP Control Box User Manual The Log tab keeps a record of transactions that take place on its installation, and stores up to 1024 events at one time. The System Log page provides a powerful array of filters and functions that allow you to view and export the log file data, as well as be informed by email of specified events as they occur.
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Chapter 4. Browser Operation The buttons on the bottom row function as follows: Clear: Click to erase the contents of the log event list First Page: Click to go to the first page of the log event list ...
IP Control Box User Manual Notification Settings The Notification Settings page is used to specify which of the IP Control Box’s components will receive notification of a log event. When you click the Notification Settings menu item, a page similar to the one below appears: ...
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Chapter 4. Browser Operation When you have finished making your setting choices, click Save. When a specified log event occurs, notification of that event will be sent to the selected component. Reset Digital Output: If an event has been triggered that changes the digital output sensor from Low to High, click this button to return the sensor to the Low state.
Firmware Version This item displays the current firmware version number. You can reference it to see if there are newer versions available on the ATEN website. Rack Location This field lets you give the rack location a unique name for easy Name reference.
Chapter 4. Browser Operation Service Ports As a security measure, if a firewall is being used, the administrator can specify the port numbers that the firewall will allow. If a port other than the default is used, users must specify the port number as part of the IP address when they log in.
IP Control Box User Manual IPv4 Configuration The PDU’s IPv4 IP and DNS addresses (the traditional method of specifying IP addresses) can either be assigned dynamically (DHCP), or a fixed IP address can be specified. For dynamic IP address assignment, select the Obtain IP address automatically radio button.
Chapter 4. Browser Operation 2. If the device is on a network that uses DHCP to assign network addresses, and you need to ascertain its IP address, see IP Address Determination, page 81, for information. 3. Specifying the Alternate DNS Server address is optional. Event Notification The Event Notification section is divided into three sections: SMTP Server;...
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IP Control Box User Manual 4. Key in the email address (addresses) of where you want the event reports sent to in the To field. Note: If you are sending the report to more than one email address, separate the addresses with a comma. The total cannot exceed 256 characters.
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Chapter 4. Browser Operation 3. Key in the IP address(es) and the service port number(s) of the computer(s) to be notified of SNMP trap events. The valid port range is 1–65535. The default port number is 162. Note: Make sure that the port number you specify here matches the port number used by the SNMP receiver computer.
IP Control Box User Manual Date/Time The Date/Time dialog page sets the IP Control Box time parameters: Time Zone To establish the time zone that the IP Control Box is located in, drop down the Time Zone list and choose the city that most closely corresponds to where it is at.
Chapter 4. Browser Operation If your country or region employs Daylight Saving Time (Summer Time), check the corresponding checkbox. Manual Input Use this section to specify the IP Control Box’s date and time manually. Click the calendar icon and click the calendar entry for the date. ...
IP Control Box User Manual Security The Security page controls access to the IP Control Box device. Login Failures Allowed: Enter the number of the allowed failed login attempts. Timeout: Enter the period that the account is locked out after the allowed failed login attempts.
Chapter 4. Browser Operation TLS Support If TLS Support is checked, the PDU is accessible on older computers or older web browsers that support TLS1.0 or TLS1.1 data encryptioin. IPInstaller Setting If Disable is checked, the IP address of the IP Control Box cannot be found by the IP Installer software.
IP Control Box User Manual Account Policy The Account Policy section governs policies in regard to usernames and passwords. Check a policy and enter the required information in the appropriate fields. Item Description Minimum Username Length Sets the minimum number of characters required for a username.
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Chapter 4. Browser Operation If the include button is checked, all the addresses within the filter range are allowed access; all other addresses are denied access. If the exclude button is checked, all the addresses within the filter range are denied access;...
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IP Control Box User Manual 4. After filling in the address, click OK. Repeat these steps for any additional IP addresses you want to filter. To add a MAC filter, do the following: 1. Click Add. A dialog box similar to the one below appears: 2.
Chapter 4. Browser Operation Authentication & Authorization The Authentication & Authorization page is used to set up login authentication and authorization management from external sources. RADIUS Settings To allow authentication and authorization for the eco PDU device through a RADIUS server, do the following: 1.
For enhanced security, the Private Certificate section allows you to use your own private encryption key and signed certificate, rather than the default ATEN certificate. There are two methods for establishing your private certificate: generating a self-signed certificate;...
3. Click Upload to complete the procedure. Note: 1. Clicking Restore Default returns the device to using the default ATEN certificate. 2. Both the private encryption key and the signed certificate must be imported at the same time.
IP Control Box User Manual Scheduler Use the Scheduler page to power on, power off, or reboot the IP Control Box.
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Chapter 4. Browser Operation To create an event, follow the steps below. 1. Go to Setup > Scheduler. 2. Create one or more power-on, power-off, and/or reboot actions. These actions will be selectable when configuring an event. a) Click +Create Action. b) In the pop-up screen, name the action, and use the drop-down lists to configure the action and the target outlet(s).
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IP Control Box User Manual 3. Create an event. a) Click +Create Event. b) In the pop-up screen, name the event, and then configure the schedule and action as needed. c) Click Save. The event is added to the event list. Use the toggle button to enable/disable created events.
Chapter 4. Browser Operation Mail Control Mail Control is to send the CLI commands by email to control the IP Control Box. The default setting is disabled. Item Description Enable Check the checkbox to enable mail control function. Control Username Define the username to perform mail control function.
IP Control Box User Manual Receive Mail Server Fill in the following information to define your mail server of the email account that you set to receive the command email(s). Item Description Server Address Enter server address of the email provider that you use to retrieve the command email(s) from the mail server.
Chapter 4. Browser Operation Send Mail Server Specify the information about your outgoing email server. Item Description Server Address Enter the outgoing email server address of your email provider. Server Port Enter the port number that your email server uses. STMPS Enable the checkbox to encrypt and secure the outgoing emails.
IP Control Box User Manual The PDU tab is used to upgrade the PE4104A / PE4104AJ / PE4104AJ2 / PE4104G’s firmware, and to backup and restore the device’s configuration settings. Upgrade Main Firmware The Upgrade Main Firmware page is used to upgrade the firmware of the IP Control Box.
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Chapter 4. Browser Operation Upgrading the Firmware To upgrade the firmware refer to the screenshot on the preceding page, and do the following: 1. Go to our website and download the new firmware file to a convenient location on your computer. 2.
IP Control Box User Manual Backup/Restore Selecting Backup/Restore on the menu bar gives you the ability to back up the switch’s configuration and user profile information: Station List Station List lists the IP Control Box only. Backup To backup the device’s settings do the following: 1.
Chapter 4. Browser Operation Restore To restore a previous backup, do the following: 1. Click Browse; navigate to the file and select it. Note: If you renamed the file, you can leave the new name. There is no need to return it to its original name. 2.
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Chapter 5 Telnet Commands Remote Terminal Operations With ATEN IP Control Box you can log in remotely from a computer using Telnet interface that allows system control through a high-end controller or Telnet Telnet is a program that connects to a device over a network to provide text- based management and control.
IP Control Box User Manual Logging In To log in to the IP Control Box via Telnet, do the following: 1. On your computer, open the start menu and select Run. Type: cmd Click OK. 2. At the command prompt, key in telnet and the IP Address of the PDU, as follows: telnet [IP Address] 3.
Chapter 5. Telnet Commands Session Timeout A live Telnet connection would be terminated if there is no incoming data with 60 Seconds. Commands Use the Telnet commands to view and configure the IP Control Box as described in each section. The text-based command line provides some of the same functions found under the Energy tab of the IP Control Box’s web-based GUI.
IP Control Box User Manual Read Outlet Status Power The Read Power Outlet Status command allows you to view the power status of an outlet on the IP Control Box. The formula for Read Outlet Status commands is as follows: Command + Outlet + Number + Option + [Enter] 1.
Chapter 5. Telnet Commands Switch Outlet Status The Switch Outlet Status command allows you to change the power status of an outlet on the IP Control Box. The formula for Switch Outlet Status commands is as follows: Command + Outlet + Number + Option + Control + [Enter] 1.
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IP Control Box User Manual The following table lists the available Switch Outlet Status commands: Command Outlet Option Control Enter Description imme [Enter] Switch outlet XX on with option imme or delay. XX: delay Outlet number (01 ~ 04) imme [Enter] Switch outlet XX off with option imme or delay.
Chapter 5. Telnet Commands Read Environmental Value The Read Environmental Value command allows you to view measurements from the IP Control Box’s environmental sensors. The formula for Read Environmental Value commands is as follows: Command + Outlet + Number + Option + [Enter] 1.
IP Control Box User Manual The following table lists the available Read Environmental Value commands: Command Sensor Option Enter Description read sensor simple [Enter] Read the environmental sensor value on the selected power outlet with format environmental sensor installed. Outlet XX with option simple or format.
Chapter 5. Telnet Commands Reboot PDU Device The Reboot PDU Device command allows you to reboot the IP Control Box. The formula for Reboot PDU Device commands is as follows: Command + [Enter] 1. For example, if you want to reboot the IP Control Box, type the following: reboot [Enter] The following tables show the possible values for the Read Environmental Value commands:...
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Appendix Safety Instructions General This product is for indoor use only. Read all of these instructions. Save them for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the device. Do not place the device on any unstable surface (cart, stand, table, etc.). If the device falls, serious damage will result.
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IP Control Box User Manual If an extension cord is used with this device make sure that the total of the ampere ratings of all products used on this cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Make sure that the total of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes.
Appendix Rack Mounting Before working on the rack, make sure that the stabilizers are secured to the rack, extended to the floor, and that the full weight of the rack rests on the floor. Install front and side stabilizers on a single rack or front stabilizers for joined multiple racks before working on the rack.
IP Control Box User Manual Administrator Login Failure If you are unable to perform an administrator login (because the username and password information has become corrupted, or you have forgotten it, for example), you can reset the unit to factory default with the following procedure: 1.
Appendix IP Address Determination If you are an administrator logging in for the first time, you need to access the eco PDU in order to give it an IP address that users can connect to. There are two methods to choose from. In each case, your client computer must be on the same network segment as the eco PDU.
DC allows you to determine/assign an IP address in order to configure a PDU device and monitor power status of the equipment connected to it. eco DC can be obtained from the Download area of the ATEN web site.
Appendix Technical Support International For online technical support—including troubleshooting, documentation, and software updates: http://support.aten.com For telephone support, see Telephone Support, page iv North America Email Support support@aten-usa.com Online Troubleshooting http://www.aten-usa.com/support Technical Documentation Support Software Updates Telephone Support 1-888-999-ATEN ext 4988...
IP Control Box User Manual Specifications PE4104A Outlet 4 x NEMA 5 - 15P Inlet LAN Port 1 x RJ-45 Female with LEDs (Silver / LED: Orange / Green) 10/100M Outlet 4 x Green Power 1 x Orange Sensor 1 x Orange Buttons Reset 1 x Semi-recessed Pushbutton...
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Appendix Weight 0.9 kg Power Cord Length Environmental Temperature (Operating / Storage) 0–50ºC / –20–60ºC Humidity (Operating / Storage) 0–80ºC RH, Non-Condensing Compliance EMC Verification FCC Class A Safety Verification By request...
IP Control Box User Manual PE4104AJ Outlet 4 x NEMA 5 - 15P Inlet LAN Port 1 x RJ-45 Female with LEDs (Silver / LED: Orange / Green) 10/100M Outlet 4 x Green Power 1 x Orange Sensor 1 x Orange Buttons Reset 1 x Semi-recessed Pushbutton...
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Appendix Temperature (Operating / Storage) 0–50ºC / –20–60ºC Humidity (Operating / Storage) 0–80ºC RH, Non-Condensing Compliance EMC Verification FCC Class A Safety Verification...
IP Control Box User Manual PE4104AJ2 Outlet 4 x NEMA 5 - 15P Inlet LAN Port 1 x RJ-45 Female with LEDs (Silver / LED: Orange / Green) 10/100M Outlet 4 x Green Power 1 x Orange Sensor 1 x Orange...
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Appendix Temperature (Operating / Storage) 0–50ºC / –20–60ºC Humidity (Operating / Storage) 0–80ºC RH, Non-Condensing Compliance EMC Verification FCC Class A Safety Verification...
IP Control Box User Manual PE4104G Outlet 4 x IEC C13 Inlet IEC C14 LAN Port 1 x RJ-45 Female with LEDs (Silver / LED: Orange / Green) 10/100M Outlet 4 x Green Power 1 x Orange Sensor 1 x Orange Buttons Reset 1 x Semi-recessed Pushbutton...
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