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Congratulations on purchasing the best network
controlled power switch available. The iBoot-G2+
provides you the ability to reboot crashed devices
with the click of a mouse. Be sure to read up on all
the features of the iBoot-G2+ Including:
Web Based setup and control with mobile browser
support.
Graceful Shutdown: attempt a soft shutdown or reboot
before cycling power.
Telnet setup and control
Event Scheduling: Set power actions on regular
intervals.
Expansion: Add low cost iBoot-EXP units for up to
three outlets controlled.
AutoPing:
Automatic monitoring and action for failed
equipment.
I/O Control: Control or Monitor your own digital Inputs
and Outputs. Use inputs to control the AC outlet.
Management Utility: Easy Setup, Firmware upgrades
and Reset to Factory Default
Easy Software Integration: Use the DxP Protocol to
build your own custom applications.
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Table of Contents .................................... 1
 
2.
Important Safety Instructions .................. 2
 
3.
General Description ................................ 3
 
4.
Hardware Installation .............................. 5
 
5.
Initial Configuration ................................. 9
 
6.
Web Browser Operation ........................ 11
 
7.
Web Setup ............................................ 14
 

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Command Line Interface ....................... 24
 
DxP Protocol ......................................... 32
 
Firmware Upgrades ............................... 32
 
Troubleshooting .................................... 33
 
Specifications ........................................ 34
 
 
Web Enabled
Power Switch
01/08/2013
 
 
 
 
 
 

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Web Enabled Power Switch 01/08/2013 Congratulations on purchasing the best network controlled power switch available. The iBoot-G2+ provides you the ability to reboot crashed devices with the click of a mouse. Be sure to read up on all the features of the iBoot-G2+ Including: ...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    2. Important Safety Instructions When using this product, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons, including the following: Read and understand all instructions. Follow all warnings and marked on the product. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning.

  • Page 3: General Description

    A simple Web browser interface makes it easy to control power from anywhere in the world with a click of a mouse. iBoot-G2+ also supports Telnet for text commands, as well as Dataprobe’s Exchange Protocol (DxP) for interfacing to a variety of Dataprobe products and custom software development.
  • Page 4 GPIO information across the network. DxP protocol is available from Dataprobe’s website, allowing you to create programs to monitor and control any Dataprobe DxP enabled device, or exchange status and control between devices across the network. 2 Inputs and 2 Outputs as GPIO...

  • Page 5: Hardware Installation

    4. Hardware Installation 4.1. Ethernet Connections iBoot-G2+ supports 10/100 Ethernet using the cable supplied, or other suitable unshielded twisted pair (Cat 5) cabling. Activity (green) and 100Mb (amber) LEDs on the network connector indicate when the network connection is properly established and when the connection is 100 Mbit/s.
  • Page 6 4.3. Expansion Connections iBoot-G2+ has two Expansion Ports, Exp1 and Exp2 for connection to iBoot-Exp, or for use as General Purpose Inputs and Outputs (GPIO). Mode settings on the iBoot-G2+ determine how the expansion ports function. Connections to the iBoot-Exp are made using screw terminal blocks. The screw terminal blocks are on removable connectors for easy cable fabrication.

  • Page 7: Usb Connection

    Control Panel > System > Device Manager > Ports (COM & LPT) The com port assigned will be USB Serial Port (COMn) The USB port can now be used with a standard Terminal Client (like HyperTerminal) to communicate directly with the iBoot-G2+. Dataprobe also provides a simple terminal program (EZ Term) at http://dataprobe.com/support/iboot.html V130108E...

  • Page 8: Mounting Options

    4.5. Mounting Options iBoot-G2+ is suitable for desktop or shelf mounting. A mounting kit for wall and DIN rail mounting is available. Order part: 1920033 Mounting Kit for iBoot-G2+ G2 Series Remove all cables from the unit prior to installing or removing any mounting hardware.

  • Page 9: Initial Configuration

    Install and Run the DMU 1. Download DMUSetup.exe 2. Run DMUSetup.exe 3. Run the DMU DMU Discovers Dataprobe Devices on Local Network Note: The IP address can only be set within the first two minutes of powering up the iBoot. The will only work with iBoots on the same physical subnet as the PC.
  • Page 10 5.1. Other ways to set the IP Address 1. Automatically from a DHCP Server 2. Web Browser via the Set-up Page 3. Command Line Interface (Telnet & USB) iBoot-G2+ comes with factory installed IP address 192.168.1.254. Setting the IP address from a DHCP Server A DHCP server will automatically assign an IP address (dynamic address) as well as Subnet Mask and Gateway to the iBoot.

  • Page 11: Web Browser Operation

    6. Web Browser Operation 6.1. Password Protection iBoot-G2+ uses two username/password credential sets, one for normal power control (User) and one that also provides access to the setup functions (Admin). This configuration can be changed to require Administrator credentials at all times or allow unsecured User level control. See section 7.12.

  • Page 12: Power Status

    6.3. Control and Status Page Once the user is validated, the Control and Status is displayed. (Only one person can be connected to the iBoot-G2+ at a time.) The look of the Control and Status page will be determined by which options are selected for the Expansion, AutoPing and Heartbeat.
  • Page 13 AutoPing Enabled: If the AutoPing feature is in use, the page will also display the current status, OK or Failed, for each AutoPing used, with a counter showing how many times the Action was triggered. Reset buttons for the Trigger counters are provided. Heartbeat Enabled: If the Heartbeat feature is enabled, the page will display the current status, OK or Fail of the...

  • Page 14: Web Setup

    7. Web Setup iBoot-G2+ setup section consists of several pages. Access any page via the buttons on the left of the page. Each time a setting is changed click on the Save button for that page to save the changes before moving to the next page.
  • Page 15 iBoot Expansion Units Select Link to Main to have the status of the Expansion unit be identical to the Main outlet of iBoot-G2+ . This is convenient if switching both power supplies of dual redundant powered devices. Power Control Each of the two inputs is independently set. Select the target outlet, main, Exp1 or Exp2 and the action desired with the input is Closed.

  • Page 16: Network Settings

    Telnet Port: This setting is used to allow access to the iBoot-G2+ via telnet by ports other than standard 23. DxP Port: This setting is used to allow access to the iBoot-G2+ via Dataprobe Exchange Protocol (DxP) via ports other than standard 9100.
  • Page 17 Activate and control the performance of this feature on this page. Use of graceful shutdown requires installation of the iBoot Utility, which can be found at dataprobe.com/support/iboot. Graceful Shutdown affects all modes of control of the iBoot-G2+, including the manual switches, when the expansion ports are used in Power Control mode.
  • Page 18 Use Auto-Ping as service monitor: iBoot-G2+ is installed with the device to be rebooted, but pings a remote host to test the communication channel. Ideal for: DSL & Cable Modem Verification iBoot-G2+ monitors network device and powers up alarm or redundant system when there is no response Ideal for: Hot Standby Servers, Environmental Control, Alert for any Network Failure...
  • Page 19 With AutoPing operational, the main iBoot-G2+ page will display the current status of this feature. The status will be OK to indicate that iBoot-G2+ is receiving responses to the ping, or that the fail counter has not yet been exceeded. If the fail count has been exceeded, the status will change to FAIL.
  • Page 20 A Windows .dll file is also available for use by Windows applications.  The Heartbeat Protocol will allow developers to imbed this capability directly into their software products. All of the above are available at dataprobe.com/support/iboot. 7.8. Heartbeat Settings Source : Select the source of the heartbeat, either USB, Network or None (heartbeat not used).
  • Page 21 Upon triggering, iBoot-G2+ will power on. When the heartbeat returns, Power On – Follow iBoot-G2+will power off. Power Off – Latch Upon triggering, iBoot-G2+ will power off and remain so until changed via the web, ibootctl.exe or direct messaging.

  • Page 22: User Settings

    7.11. Event Scheduling iBoot-G2+ can schedule up to eight reoccurring power events. Set the starting date and time, plus the action to be taken and any repeat cycle for each. To enable the time scheduling function: Enter an accessible Network Time Server and check the Enable box.
  • Page 23 User Disabled: There is no User account. The Admin username and password will be required for operation and setup functions across all modes of operation. This is the factory default mode. Two passwords are used by iBoot. In the Login Required mode, The User Password allows access to the control of iBoot, but not to the Setup functions.

  • Page 24: Command Line Interface

    The syntax of the CLI uses a basic Set (change a variable) and Get (retrieve a variable). The CLI is accessed either through the Telnet protocol, which requires a Telnet client program, or via USB which requires a serial communications program like Hyperterminal. Dataprobe also provides a simple terminal program (EZ Term) at http://dataprobe.com/support/iboot.html.
  • Page 25 Device Commands Set commands are available to the administrator only set location <20 char. max> This command is used to set the iBoot-G2’s location ID. New Boot get location Get returns the current setting set cycle <1-999> This command sets the cycle time in seconds get cycle Get returns the current setting set delay <0-999>...
  • Page 26 Expansion Commands These commands are only available to the administrator. get expansion This command displays the current settings of the expansion ports. The response to this command is determined by the expansion mode setting. If iBoot-Exp or Power Control modes: Link ...

  • Page 27: Network Commands

    CLI will protect against all 3 from being set to 0. set dxp control <enable/disable> This command allows the main and expansion ports to Disabled be controlled using Dataprobe Exchange Protocol (DxP) commands. set dxp query <enabled/disable> This command allows the status of the main and...
  • Page 28 These commands require a reboot before they will take effect. Autoping Commands These commands are available to the administrator only. get autoping This command returns all of the AutoPing settings as shown below. Autoping 1   A                B              Status   Trigger Count  IP Address:  123.12.123.12    0.0.0.0        OK       0  Frequency:   1                10  Fail Count:  1                3  Logic:       A And B  Action:      None  Cycle:       1  Outlet:      Main ...

  • Page 29: User Commands

    Heartbeat Commands These commands are only available to the administrator. get heartbeat This command displays the heartbeat settings                           Status  Trigger Count  Source:      None         OK      0  Frequency:   10  Fail Count:  3  Action:      None  Outlet:      Main  set heartbeat source <none | usb | This command sets the source for the heartbeat. None network>...
  • Page 30 These commands are only available to the Event Commands administrator. get events This command displays all scheduled events as shown below. Example:      Date   Time      Repeat           Action  Outlet  1. 12/17/2012 16:30 every   0 Day(s)    Off    Main   Run  2. 12/18/2012 04:00 every   1 Day(s)    Cycle  Exp1   Run  3. 12/17/2012 14:45 every   0 Day(s)    On     Main  Hold  4.                  every   0 Day(s)    On     Main   Run  5.                  every   0 Day(s)    On     Main   Run  6.                  every   0 Day(s)    On     Main   Run  7.                  every   0 Day(s)    On     Main   Run  8.                  every   0 Day(s)    On     Main   Run  set time server <dotted decimal> This command is used to set the IP Address of a 69.90.182.55 network time server.
  • Page 31 Prompts The CLI will use the following prompts: User > This prompts the user to enter his user name (user or admin). Password > This prompts the user to enter his password. iBoot > This is the prompt that will be displayed after the user has successfully logged in.

  • Page 32: Dxp Protocol

    9. DxP Protocol iBoot-G2+ supports the Dataprobe Exchange Protocol (DxP) for inter device communications and to allow software developers to integrate Dataprobe product into custom applications. Through the DxP protocol, the developer can:  Turn on and off power to the Main and Expansion Outlets or External Outputs ...

  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting The iBoot-G2+ has a recessed pushbutton switch in the event the unit is not performing as expected. Use the pushbutton as follows: Action Result Momentary Soft Reset. Will not change outlet status. 5 Seconds push Reset to Factory Defaults. Hold the button in until the Outlet LED is blinking, then release.

  • Page 34: Specifications

    Specifications 12.1. Physical 2.0” 60mm 8.6 oz 244g Height Weight 3.2” 82mm 320,000 hours Width MTBF 4.2” 107mm 0 – 50 degrees C Depth Temperature 12.2. AC Input IEC 320 C14 Input Cord 16AWGX3C 10A 250 UL/CSA/VDE Rated (1.25mm2X3C) Voltage Range Auto Sensing 105-240 VAC Switched Receptacle IEC 320 C13...

  • Page 35: Technical Support And Warranty

    Technical Support and Warranty Dataprobe Technical Support is available 8:30AM to 5:30PM ET to assist you in the installation and operation of this product. To obtain Technical Support call 201- 934-5111, or Email us at tech@dataprobe.com. Please have the following information available when you call: •...

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