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  • Page 1 Power over the NET PN0108 User Manual www.ALTUSEN.com 2005-09-07...

  • Page 2: Regulatory Information

    PN0108 User Manual Regulatory Information 1. This is an FCC Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. 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.

  • Page 3: User Notice

    PN0108 User Manual User Notice All information, documentation, and specifications contained in this manual are subject to change without prior notification by the manufacturer. The manufacturer makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties as to merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose.

  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    PN0108 User Manual Safety Instructions General M Read all of these instructions. Save them for future reference. M Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the device. M Do not place the device on any unstable surface (cart, stand, table, etc.). If the device falls, serious damage will result.
  • Page 5 PN0108 User Manual M To help protect your system from sudden, transient increases and decreases in electrical power, use a surge suppressor, line conditioner, or un-interruptible power supply (UPS). M Position system cables and power cables carefully; Be sure that nothing rests on any cables.

  • Page 6: Rack Mounting

    PN0108 User Manual Rack Mounting M 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.

  • Page 7: Power Cords

    PN0108 User Manual Power Cords Use the cables supplied with this package. If it becomes necessary to replace the cables supplied with this package, be sure to use cables of at least the same standard as the ones provided. Power Cord: For models with a 220 - 240 V AC power supply, use a tandem (T blade) type attachment plug with ground connector power cord that meets the respective European country’s safety regulations, such as VDE for Germany.

  • Page 8: Package Contents

    International Co., Ltd. Manual Part No. PAPE-0254-1AXG Printed in Taiwan 08/2005 ATEN and the ATEN logo are registered trademarks of ATEN International Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. All other brand names and trademarks are the registered property of their respective owners. viii...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    PN0108 User Manual Contents Regulatory Information ......ii User Notice ....... iii Safety Instructions .
  • Page 10 PN0108 User Manual Chapter 3 Operation Overview ....... . 13 CN-6000 / KN9116 Browser Operation .
  • Page 11 PN0108 User Manual Chapter 6 Upgrading The Firmware Preparation ....... . 51 Starting the Upgrade .

  • Page 12: About This Manual

    PN0108 User Manual About This Manual This User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your PN0108 system. It covers all aspects of installation, configuration and operation. An overview of the information found in the manual is provided below. Overview Chapter 1, Introduction, introduces you to the PN0108 System.

  • Page 13: Conventions

    PN0108 User Manual Conventions This manual uses the following conventions: Indicates text that you should key in. Courier Indicates keys you should press. For example, [Enter] means to press the Enter key. If keys need to be chorded, they appear together in the same bracket with a plus sign between them: [Ctrl+Alt].

  • Page 14: Altusen Information

    PN0108 User Manual ALTUSEN Information Technical Support North America Technical Registered ALTUSEN product owners are entitled Phone Support to telephone technical support. Call the ALTUSEN Technical Support Center: 949-453-8885. International Technical 1. Contact your local dealer. Phone Support 2. Call the ALTUSEN Technical Support Center: (886-2) 8692-6959.

  • Page 15: Introduction

    The PN0108 Power Over the NET™ is a control unit that offers remote power management for up to eight devices (computers, hubs, routers, etc.). When connected to an ATEN or Altusen TCP/IP accessible module via its PON (RS232) port - see the diagram below - it allows administrators from...
  • Page 16 PN0108 User Manual For flexibility, the PON port can also be used to administer the PN0108 locally via a serial terminal session. Local Terminal Connection PON (RS232) Port PN0108 Up to 15 additional PN0108 units can be daisy chained down from the original unit, providing remote power management for up to 128 devices.

  • Page 17: Features

    Chapter 1. Introduction Features M Remote power on/off/reboot control for eight outlets via TCP/IP and a built in RS-232 PON (Power over the Net™ ) port M Local power on/off/reboot control via the PN0108’s PON port to the computer’s RS-232 port M Daisy chain up to 15 additional stations to control up to 128 outlets M Manual switching between Local and Remote access for each port via front panel push button switches...

  • Page 18: Requirements

    PN0108 User Manual Requirements M Browsers accessing the PN0108 must support SSL 128 bit encryption. M For the Java access, you must have Java J2RE (1.4 or higher) installed on your computer. Java is available for free download from the Sun Java website: http://java.sun.com M For cold booting of attached computers, the computer’s BIOS must support this feature.

  • Page 19: Hardware Setup

    Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Front View 1. Port LEDs The Port LEDs provide status information about their corresponding AC outlet ports. There is one pair of LEDs for each port. The one on the left is the Remote Access LED; the one on the right is the Power LED: M A Remote Access LED lights GREEN to indicate that the device attached to its corresponding port is capable of being controlled remotely.
  • Page 20 PN0108 User Manual 2. Firmware Upgrade Switch During normal operation this switch is in the NORMAL position. The RECOVER position is used when performing a firmware upgrade. See Upgrading the Firmware, p. 51, for upgrading details. 3. Power Control Buttons Each button (A to H), controls the power status of its corresponding AC output port as follows: M Pressing the button for less than 3 seconds toggles the port between...

  • Page 21: Rear View

    Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Rear View 1. Power Socket 2. Circuit Breaker Press to reset the circuit in order to recover from an overcurrent condition. 3. AC Power Outlets 4. Safe Shutdown Ports Provides safe shutdown and rebooting for Windows 98SE, ME, NT, 2000, XP and Server 2003 systems.

  • Page 22: Installation

    PN0108 User Manual Installation Before you Begin 1. Important safety information regarding the placement of this device is provided on p. iv. Please review it before proceeding. 2. Make sure that power to all the devices you will be connecting up have been turned off.

  • Page 23: Rack Mounting

    Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Rack Mounting The PN0108 can be installed in most standard 19" (1U) racks. To rack mount the unit do the following: 1. Use the screws supplied with your rack mounting kit to attach the rack mounting brackets to each side of the device: Phillips Hex Head M3 x 8 Note: The unit can be installed either at the front or the back of the rack.

  • Page 24: Single Stage Installation

    PN0108 User Manual Single Stage Installation In a Single Stage installation, there are no additional PN0108s daisy chained down from the first unit. To set up a single stage installation, refer to the installation diagram below (the numbers in the diagram correspond to the numbered steps), and do the following: 1.
  • Page 25 Chapter 2. Hardware Setup PN0108 CN-6000 2005-09-07...

  • Page 26: Daisy Chaining

    PN0108 User Manual Daisy Chaining To manage even more devices, up to 15 additional PN0108s can be daisy chained down from the top level unit. Up to 128 devices can be managed on a complete installation. To set up a daisy chained installation do the following: 1.

  • Page 27: Overview

    Chapter 3. Operation Overview Depending on your installation’s components, the PN0108 can be accessed in various ways: via a browser connection to a CN-6000, KN9116, PN9108, or SN0108/SN0116; or via a terminal connection to a SN0108/SN0116 or a local console. The sections that follow explain how to connect and operate the PN0108 with each method.
  • Page 28 PN0108 User Guide 2. When the Security Alert dialog box appears, accept the certificate. The CN-6000 login page appears: 3. Provide a valid Username and Password (set by the CN-6000 administrator), then Click Login to continue. 4. After you have successfully logged in, Click the Power Management icon. 2005-09-07...
  • Page 29 Chapter 3. Operation 5. A File Download dialog box comes up asking what you want to do with the PowerMan.jar file. You can either run it from your browser (click Open), or save it to disk and run it from your computer. If your browser permits, run it from your browser.

  • Page 30: The Pn0108 Main Screen

    PN0108 User Guide The PN0108 Main Screen After you have successfully logged in, the PN0108 Main Screen appears: M When you first start up, the Power Status & Control screen of the First Station appears in the large central panel. The power management operations for the devices attached to the Station’s outlets are made here.

  • Page 31: Device Selector

    Chapter 3. Operation Device Selector Since up to 16 PN0108 Stations can be daisy chained, this panel lists each of the Stations on your installation. The number in brackets, to the right of the title, indicates the total number of stations on the installation. The names of the Stations are listed in the list box below the title.

  • Page 32: The Power Status Screen

    PN0108 User Guide The Power Status Screen The Top Panel Power Sockets: The top panel of the Power Status screen is divided into eight subareas which correspond to the A- H outlets on the PN0108’s rear panel. Each subarea is composed of a socket icon that functions as the Power Button for its corresponding outlet, and an information panel to its right.
  • Page 33 Chapter 3. Operation If Reboot is enabled (by putting a check in the checkbox), the computer attached to the Outlet’s corresponding port will reboot instead of shutting off when the Power Button is clicked to turn the outlet off. This selection is disabled (grayed out) if the Outlet isn’t configured for a Safe Shutdown capable option.
  • Page 34 PN0108 User Guide The Bottom Panel The bottom panel allows you to control the power status of your outlet groups. Outlets can be placed into groups so that Power On/Off actions can be carried out on the entire outlet group at the same time, rather than performing the same action on each outlet individually.

  • Page 35: Pn9108 Browser Operation

    Chapter 3. Operation PN9108 Browser Operation Logging In Remote operation of the PN0108 via a PN9108 is browser based. It involves logging into the PN9108’s web page, and selecting the PN0108 from the PN9108’s Device Selector list. Note: The browser must support 128 bit SSL encryption. 1.

  • Page 36: The Pn9108 Main Screen

    PN0108 User Guide The PN9108 Main Screen After you have successfully logged in, the PN9108 Main Screen appears: Select the PN0108 that you want to access from the PN9108’s Device Selector list. Operating procedures from this point are the same as the ones described in the CN-6000 / KN9116 Browser Operation section.

  • Page 37: Sn0108 / Sn0116 Browser Operation

    Chapter 3. Operation SN0108 / SN0116 Browser Operation Logging In Remote operation of the PN0108 via a SN0108 / SN0116 is browser based. The first step involves logging into the SN0108 / SN0116’s web page, as follows: Note: 1. The browser must support 128 bit SSL encryption. 2.

  • Page 38: The Sn0108 / Sn0116 Main Screen

    PN0108 User Guide The SN0108 / SN0116 Main Screen After you have successfully logged in, the SN0108 / SN0116 Main Screen appears: The PN0108 is accessed through the Telnet function. To continue: 2005-09-07...
  • Page 39 Chapter 3. Operation 1. Click the Telnet button to bring up the Telnet Selection screen: 2. Select the port that the PN0108 is connected to. Note: 1. You must have permission in order to access a port . Port permission is set by the SN0108 / SN0116 administrator. 2.
  • Page 40 PN0108 User Guide 3. Click Connect. The SN0108 / SN0116 opens a Telnet session and a screen similar to the one below appears: 4. Log in with your SN0108 / SN0116 Username and Password. A telnet connection to the device is established: 2005-09-07...
  • Page 41 Chapter 3. Operation 5. At the telnet prompt, key in: ??? to bring up the PN0108’s menu: Select 1 to switch to the PN0108 configuration and control functions. These are the text based equivalents of the browser configuration and control functions. The descriptions and explanations for the Browser Operations apply to the submenu functions presented here, as well.

  • Page 42: Local Console Operation

    PN0108 User Guide Local Console Operation Local console operation can be accomplished through a VT100 terminal program, such as Hyperterminal, or with the Java application supplied on the software CD that came with this package. Hyperterminal 1. Use the PON cable that came with this package to connect a COM port on the PC to the PN0108’s RS-232 port.
  • Page 43 Chapter 3. Operation 3. Key a name to describe the connection in the Name field (we used Com1Test); select an icon to represent the connection; then click OK. Note: In the examples that follow we use COM1. If you use a different COM port, change the settings accordingly.
  • Page 44 PN0108 User Guide 5. The PN0108’s serial port settings and the computer’s COM port settings must be the same. Change the settings in your dialog box (if necessary), so that they match the PN0108’s COM Port settings, then click OK. Note: The PN0108’s default settings are 38400 bps;...
  • Page 45 Chapter 3. Operation 8. Change the settings (if necessary), so that they match the settings shown in the diagram, then click OK. 9. Close the HyperTerminal Window. When Windows asks if you want to disconnect, click Yes. When Windows asks if you want to save the session, click Yes.

  • Page 46: Java Application

    PN0108 User Guide Java Application To use this application you must have the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) version 1.4.0 or higher installed on the computer that connects to the PN0108. If you don’t already have the proper version of Java installed, go the the Java Sun website to download and install the latest JRE.
  • Page 47 Chapter 3. Operation Running the Application: 1. Use the PON cable that came with this package to connect a COM port on the PC to the PN0108’s RS-232 port. (Refer back to the installation diagram on p. 11, if necessary.) 2.
  • Page 48 PN0108 User Guide Notes: 2005-09-07...

  • Page 49: Administration

    Chapter 4. Administration System Setup Clicking the System button brings up the System dialog box: Administrator This section sets the administrator’s login name and password. For security purposes, we strongly recommend you change the default value to something unique. The minimum number of alphanumeric characters for both entries is 4;...

  • Page 50: Device Control

    PN0108 User Guide Device Control The Device Control panel allows the PN0108 administrator to configure the PN0108’s power management parameters. The functions provided by each of the buttons are explained in the sections that follow. Note: On multi-station installations, you must perform a separate set up for each of the Stations.
  • Page 51 Chapter 4. Administration Outlet Configuration: The top panel allows you to set up a power management configuration for each outlet. These settings determine what takes place when you click the Power Button On or Off. The meanings of the field headings are given in the following table: Heading Meaning...
  • Page 52 PN0108 User Guide Heading Meaning Kill the Power If this option is selected, the PN0108 waits for the amount time set in the Power Off Delay field (see below), and then turns the Outlet’s power OFF when its Power Button is clicked to turn off the power. Turning the power off performs a cold (non-safe) shutdown.

  • Page 53: Finishing Up

    Chapter 4. Administration Outlet Groups: Outlet groups allow power control actions to be carried out on the entire group at the same time, rather than repeatedly performing the same action on each individual outlet. You can have four outlet groups per station, and each group can be given a distinctive name.

  • Page 54: Schedule

    PN0108 User Guide Schedule The Schedule dialog box allows you to set up a scheduled Power On/Off configuration for each of the outlets. To do so: 1. Select your outlet from the buttons in the upper panel. 2. Put a check in the Enable/Disable checkbox to enable scheduling for the desired day.

  • Page 55: User Management

    Chapter 4. Administration User Management The User Manager dialog box allows the Administrator to set up Usernames and Passwords that operators must provide in order to log into the PN0108. The minimum number of characters for each field is 4; the maximum is 15. The Administrator also uses this dialog box to set the outlets that a User can control.

  • Page 56: Monitor

    PN0108 User Guide Monitor The Device Monitor displays the power status of your entire installation. You can see at a glance what the On/Off status of each outlet is. Note: If the No timeout on monitoring function is enabled in the System dialog box (see p.

  • Page 57: Log

    Chapter 4. Administration The PN0108 maintains a log file of the last 100 events that took place on it. This dialog box allows you to select the range of events you wish to view: M Choose Today then click OK to see a listing of only today’s events. M Choose All then click OK to see a listing of events for the entire log file.
  • Page 58 PN0108 User Guide Once you make a choice and click OK an Event Log List, similar to the one below, appears: When you have finished viewing the event list: M If you want to return to the Event Log dialog box, click Back. M If you want to erase the contents of the entire log file, click Clear All.

  • Page 59: Safe Shutdown And Reboot

    Chapter 5. Safe Shutdown and Reboot Overview The PN0108’s Safe Shutdown and Reboot functions are available for systems running Windows. Safe shutdown and reboot lets you safely close a system down and reboot it without involving the danger to the file systems that simply killing the power supply does.

  • Page 60: Automated Setup

    PN0108 User Manual 4. The wording for the System after AC back function may vary somewhat from system to system. For example: AC Loss Auto Restart Restore on AC Power Loss In the BIOS settings, choose Power On (Full On). 5.

  • Page 61: Uninstalling

    Chapter 5. Safe Shutdown and Reboot By default, PMonitor monitors the COM1 port. If the utility displays an error message stating that it is unable to open the COM1 port, it means that the port is already being used by another utility. You can either stop the other utility, and try again, or use a different COM port for the PMonitor program.

  • Page 62: Manual Setup

    PN0108 User Manual Manual Setup Windows NT, 2000, XP, and Server 2003 can be manually configured for safe shutdown and rebooting instead of using the Power Monitor utility. The following sections explain the procedures involved. Windows 2000 / XP / Server 2003: To set up Windows 2000, XP, or Server 2003 for safe shutdown and rebooting, do the following: 1.
  • Page 63 Chapter 5. Safe Shutdown and Reboot 2. Click Next. A dialog box similar to the one below appears: Select the options in the dialog box so that they match the settings shown in the figure above. 3. Click Finish; click OK. To check that the setup is working: 1.
  • Page 64 PN0108 User Manual 1. Go to the Control Panel; open the UPS entry. A dialog box similar to the one below appears: a. For the COM port entry, select the COM port on the computer that the Safe Shutdown Cable is plugged into. b.

  • Page 65: Upgrading The Firmware

    Chapter 6. Upgrading The Firmware The Windows-based Firmware Upgrade Utility (FWUpgrade.exe) provides a smooth, automated process for upgrading the PN0108’s firmware. The Utility comes as part of a Firmware Upgrade Package that is specific for each device. New firmware upgrade packages are posted on our web site as they become available.
  • Page 66 PN0108 User Manual 4. Slide the First Station’s Firmware Upgrade switch to the RECOVER position. a. Its Port LEDs blink at half second intervals. b. The STATION ID LEDs display the word, UP, and blink at half second intervals. 5. Slide the First Station’s Firmware Upgrade switch back to the NORMAL position.

  • Page 67: Starting The Upgrade

    Chapter 6. Upgrading The Firmware Starting the Upgrade To upgrade your firmware: 1. Run the downloaded Firmware Upgrade Package file - either by double clicking the file icon, or by opening a command line and entering the full path to it. The Firmware Upgrade Utility Welcome screen appears: 2.
  • Page 68 PN0108 User Manual 3. Click Next to continue. The Firmware Upgrade Utility main screen appears. The Utility inspects your installation. All the devices capable of being upgraded by the package are listed in the Device List panel. A blue background behind the device name indicates that itis ready to be upgraded.
  • Page 69 Chapter 6. Upgrading The Firmware If you didn’t enable Check Firmware Version, the Utility installs the upgrade files without checking whether they are a higher level, or not. As the Upgrade proceeds status messages appear in the Status Messages panel, and the progress toward completion is shown on the Progress bar. 2005-09-07...

  • Page 70: Upgrade Succeeded

    PN0108 User Manual Upgrade Succeeded After the upgrade has completed, a screen appears to inform you that the procedure was successful: Click Finish to close the Firmware Upgrade Utility. Note: On a daisy chained installation, all stations restart automatically after they have been successfully upgraded.

  • Page 71: Upgrade Failed

    Chapter 6. Upgrading The Firmware Upgrade Failed If the upgrade failed to complete successfully a dialog box appears asking if you want to retry. Click Yes to retry. If you Click No, the Upgrade Failed screen appears: Click Cancel to close the Firmware Upgrade Utility. See the next section, Firmware Upgrade Recovery, for how to proceed.

  • Page 72: Firmware Upgrade Recovery

    PN0108 User Manual Firmware Upgrade Recovery Single Station Recovery To perform a firmware upgrade recovery, do the following: 1. Power the PN0108 OFF. 2. Slide the Firmware Upgrade switch to the RECOVER position. 3. Power the PN0108 back ON. 4. Repeat the upgrade procedure from the beginning. 5.

  • Page 73: Appendix

    Appendix Troubleshooting Problem 1: On a safe shutdown and reboot operation, when rebooting, the computer stops at the logon screen and waits for a Username and Password instead of automatically logging on. Solution: Configure the Autologon function for the computer as follows: 1.
  • Page 74 PN0108 User Manual Problem 2: The computer has an older mainboard that doesn’t support APM in the BIOS. What can I do to get Safe Shutdown and Reboot working? Solution: If you are running Windows 2000, XP, or Server 2003, you can do the following: 1.

  • Page 75: Administrator Login Failure

    Appendix 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 clear the login information with the following procedure: 1. Power off the PN0108 and remove its cover. 2.

  • Page 76: Specifications

    PN0108 User Manual Specifications Function Specification Power Inlet 1 x IEC 60320/C14 (M) Power Outlets 8 x IEC 60320/C13 (F) I/P Rating (Total input) 100 ~ 120V, 50/60Hz, 12A (max) 220 ~ 240V, 50/60Hz, 10A (max) O/P Rating Per Port 100 ~ 120V, 50/60Hz, 9A (max) 220 ~ 240V, 50/60Hz, 9A (max) Total...

  • Page 77: Limited Warranty

    Appendix Limited Warranty ALTUSEN warrants this product against defects in material or workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase. If this product proves to be defective, contact ALTUSEN’s support department for repair or replacement of your unit. ALTUSEN will not issue a refund. Return requests can not be processed without the original proof of purchase.
  • Page 78 PN0108 User Manual Notes: 2005-09-07...
  • Page 79 Index Administration ....35 Log ......43 Administrator Login Failure.
  • Page 80 PN0108 User Manual Safety Instructions ... . iv Technical Support ... . xiv Schedule ....40 Single stage installation .

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