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- Page 1 Power Remote Control 8 Outlet AC Remote Power Control Switch with Serial Interface PCM815SHNA Instruction Manual...
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Page 2: Fcc Compliance Statement
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Instruction Manual Table of Contents Introduction ........... . .1 Before You Begin . -
Page 4: Introduction
Instruction Manual Introduction Thank you for purchasing a StarTech.com remote power control switch. This product is the perfect complement to our IP-based Server Remote Control product line or can be used as a standalone power management solution. Using a serial interface, you can remotely manage the power status of up to eight devices. -
Page 5: Site Preparation Considerations
UPS of sufficient capacity to handle the simultaneous load of every device on the switch. While it does not void the warranty, the use of a UPS with the power management switch is not supported by StarTech.com. Installing the Switch and Connecting Devices The Rear Panel 1. -
Page 6: Cascading Multiple Consoles Switches
Instruction Manual 2. Safely power down the devices you wish to connect to the switch. 3. Connect the power plug for each device to OUTLET 1 through OUTLET 8 on the rear panel of the switch. 4. You can power on each device by pressing the corresponding white button on the front panel of the switch. -
Page 7: Management Option I: Server Remote Control
Management Option I: Server Remote Control If you are using a StarTech.com Server Remote Control product to manage your server(s), you can use its built-in support for this power switch to create a complete remote management solution. - Page 8 Instruction Manual Login to the Server Remote Control as admin. Choose the Admin/Setup option from the navigation bar at the top of the screen. From the Admin/Setup menu, choose Setup compatibility with host system, external KVM, external power bar. Go to the External Power Bar menu. The default setting is None/Feature disabled.
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Page 9: Management Option Ii: Management Software
Instruction Manual Management Option II: Management Software The management software allows you to power devices attached to your switch(es) on and off and program advanced timer features to automate power events. Please see Appendix A, “Configuring Your Computers for Remote Restarts” for important additional information. - Page 10 Instruction Manual The main menu of the management software is a graphical representation of the front panel of the bank 01 switch unit and any switches cascaded to it. The information displayed corresponds to the physical front panel of the switch(es). See the previous section for more information.
- Page 11 Instruction Manual The General tab The General Tab Select Com Port: This option changes the serial port that the host computer will use to connect to the switches. You can select Auto (recommended) or choose a serial port number from 1 to 8. Auto-connect ioPower on Start: When checked, forces the management software to connect to the switch(es) automatically.
- Page 12 Instruction Manual Bank and Port: Specifies which switch (the bank) and what port on that bank that the power event applies to. A setting of 0 means “all” in the software. For example, bank 0, port 0 will apply the action to all ports on all banks.
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Page 13: Management Option Iii: Terminal Session
Instruction Manual Management Option III: Terminal Session Since the power switch uses a serial interface, you can also manage it using a terminal session through your preferred communications software (HyperTerminal, xterm). Configure your software to the following settings: Connection speed: 9600 bps Data bits: 8 Parity: None Stop bits: 1... - Page 14 Instruction Manual Once you exit serial command mode, you have to hit [Enter] twice again to restart the serial command mode. ON – Power ON Power on one/all AC outlet port(s) immediately Examples: ON 1 4 – Power on port 4 on bank 1 immediately ON 1 0 –...
- Page 15 Instruction Manual The clock uses 24-hour format: 5:00 pm is the same as 17:00 EW – Timer Activate every week at a specific time point Examples: EW 1 4 ON 1 01:22:50 – Set timer to power on port 4 on bank 1 every Monday at 01:22:50.
- Page 16 Instruction Manual SETTIME 2004/09/27 18:10:00 – Set up the system Date and time to be 2004/09/27, 18:10:00 GETTIME – Get System Time Example: GETTIME VER – Firmware Version Examples: VER 01 – Show the firmware version of bank 1 VER 16 – Show the firmware version of bank 16 VER 00 –...
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Page 17: Troubleshooting
Instruction Manual Troubleshooting Problem: One or more red ALARM LEDs is lit on the front panel of a switch. Cause: The port(s) displaying the error have experienced a hardware problem. Correction: Power the problem port(s) and or the switch on and off 2-3 times. If this does not correct the problem, contact Technical Support. -
Page 18: Specifications
Instruction Manual Specifications Input Voltage 100~240 VAC @ 50~60 Hz Output Voltage 100~240 VAC @ 50~60 Hz (Depends on power input) AC Output Outlets Front Panel Controls 8 x Power On/Off Current Load Indicator (amps) Bank Number Indicator 8 x Power LED 8 x Alarm State LED Host Computer Interface RS-232 Serial... -
Page 19: Technical Support
Limitation of Liability In no event shall the liability of StarTech.com Ltd. and StarTech.com USA LLP (or their officers, directors, employees or agents) for any damages (whether direct or indirect,... -
Page 20: Appendix A: Configuring Your Computers For Remote Restarts
Instruction Manual Appendix A: Configuring Your Computers for Remote Restarts Since most current computers use “intelligent” power supplies that have advanced power management capabilities, once they are powered off from the switch their BIOSes must be configured to return to a powered state when power is restored. Most computers have a hardware configuration utility (usually called “setup”) that you can access during the startup process by pressing a key or combination of keys on the keyboard. - Page 21 Revised: 17 February 2005 (Rev. A)
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