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  • Page 1 User Manual ES1000 Series ES1100 Series EnergySwitch...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Quick Configuration ..........................19 Using the TFT Panel Display ......................19 Activating the Display ........................19 Controlling the Display ......................... 19 Hot Keys ............................19 © 2011 Racktivity NV 2/55 Antwerpsesteenweg 19 - 9080 Lochristi - Belgium - www.racktivity.com v 2013.10.7...
  • Page 3 Compatible Devices ........................39 Connecting the UPS ........................39 Enabling the Link .......................... 41 Operation ............................41 Rules ..............................42 Agent Communication.......................... 44 Configuration ........................... 44 © 2011 Racktivity NV 3/55 Antwerpsesteenweg 19 - 9080 Lochristi - Belgium - www.racktivity.com v 2013.10.7...
  • Page 4 Downloading the diagnostics ......................53 Resetting Login Credentials ......................53 Connecting to the Web Interface ..................... 53 Knowing your EnergySwitch’ IP address ................... 53 Support ..............................55 © 2011 Racktivity NV 4/55 Antwerpsesteenweg 19 - 9080 Lochristi - Belgium - www.racktivity.com v 2013.10.7...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Physical and Logical current protection  Sequential Outlet startup  Programmable Thresholds and alarms  Support for Racktivity’s EnergySensor family  Flash Upgradable  Ultra-Low power consumption © 2011 Racktivity NV 5/55 Antwerpsesteenweg 19 - 9080 Lochristi - Belgium - www.racktivity.com v 2013.10.7...

  • Page 6: Applicable Models

    Applicable Models Unless specified otherwise, all information in this document is applicable to the following Racktivity EnergySwitch ES1000 models:  ES1008-16  ES1108-16 © 2011 Racktivity NV 6/55 Antwerpsesteenweg 19 - 9080 Lochristi - Belgium - www.racktivity.com v 2013.10.7...

  • Page 7: Specifications

    14°F to 140°F Humidity 5% to 85% RH non-condensing Dimensions Dimensions cm (WxHxD) 48.55 x 4.45 x 14.20 Dimensions inch (WxHxD) 19.00 x 1.75 x 5.59 © 2011 Racktivity NV 7/55 Antwerpsesteenweg 19 - 9080 Lochristi - Belgium - www.racktivity.com v 2013.10.7...

  • Page 8: User Account Overview

    The same features and options apply to both the website and the Command Line Interface (CLI). To change the login credentials for the users please refer to the Device Settings chapter. © 2011 Racktivity NV 8/55 Antwerpsesteenweg 19 - 9080 Lochristi - Belgium - www.racktivity.com v 2013.10.7...

  • Page 9: Rs232 Specifications

    Fortinet devices require that Pin3 (RxD) and Pin6 (TxD) are switched CLI Specifications The CLI port on the EnergySwitch has the following pin lay-out (as seen on the male plug): Function © 2011 Racktivity NV 9/55 Antwerpsesteenweg 19 - 9080 Lochristi - Belgium - www.racktivity.com v 2013.10.7...

  • Page 10: Safety

    Save these instructions! This Safety Information contains important instructions that should be followed during installation and maintenance of the EnergySwitch. It is intended for Racktivity customers who set up, install, relocate, or maintain Racktivity equipment. Changes and modifications to this unit not expressly approved by Racktivity could void the warranty.

  • Page 11: Certifications

    Technology Equipment (ITE) Part 1. (Might not be applicable to all ES1000 models) Compliance  WEEE Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment  RoHS Restriction of Hazardous Substances © 2011 Racktivity NV 11/55 Antwerpsesteenweg 19 - 9080 Lochristi - Belgium - www.racktivity.com v 2013.10.7...

  • Page 12: Recycling

    There are no user serviceable parts inside the EnergySwitch. All repairs and service should be performed by authorized service personnel only. Please refer to the Service manual for RMA procedure. Additional Documentation Additional documentation regarding the following subjects is available on the Racktivity Support Website http://www.racktivity.com/support/.  o Manual...

  • Page 13: Getting Started

    Mounting brackets Mounting bracket screws Retention brackets Quick Start Guide Optional accessories Item Quantity Power cable "commando" plug 16A Mounting brackets with variable depth © 2011 Racktivity NV 13/55 Antwerpsesteenweg 19 - 9080 Lochristi - Belgium - www.racktivity.com v 2013.10.7...

  • Page 14: Installation

    Reliable earthing of the unit should be maintained. Particular attention should be given to supply connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit (e.g. use of power strips). © 2011 Racktivity NV 14/55 Antwerpsesteenweg 19 - 9080 Lochristi - Belgium - www.racktivity.com v 2013.10.7...

  • Page 15: Mounting The Energyswitch

    6. The POWER LED (blue) will become active. Connect your equipment’s input plugs to the outlet plugs of the EnergySwitch. © 2011 Racktivity NV 15/55 Antwerpsesteenweg 19 - 9080 Lochristi - Belgium - www.racktivity.com v 2013.10.7...

  • Page 16: Overview

    Move to the previous page or to browse upwards in a list DOWN Move to the next page or to browse downwards in a list © 2011 Racktivity NV 16/55 Antwerpsesteenweg 19 - 9080 Lochristi - Belgium - www.racktivity.com v 2013.10.7...

  • Page 17: Rear Panel

    Rear Panel INLET Power inlet OUTLET 8 Power outlets OUTLET LEDs 8 blue outlet status LEDs © 2011 Racktivity NV 17/55 Antwerpsesteenweg 19 - 9080 Lochristi - Belgium - www.racktivity.com v 2013.10.7...

  • Page 18: Status Leds

    Warning, at least one alarm: visit the Web Interface for more info OK, no alarms triggered Power LED The EnergySwitch is receiving input power The EnergySwitch is unpowered © 2011 Racktivity NV 18/55 Antwerpsesteenweg 19 - 9080 Lochristi - Belgium - www.racktivity.com v 2013.10.7...

  • Page 19: Quick Configuration

    No outlets toggled, login credentials set to default Resets all non-power related settings to factory Factory Reset MENU + OK defaults (network, …), no outlets are toggled © 2011 Racktivity NV 19/55 Antwerpsesteenweg 19 - 9080 Lochristi - Belgium - www.racktivity.com v 2013.10.7...

  • Page 20: Network Settings

    3. Use the UP button to select Apply Settings and press OK. Press the MENU button to cancel or the OK button to apply the settings. © 2011 Racktivity NV 20/55 Antwerpsesteenweg 19 - 9080 Lochristi - Belgium - www.racktivity.com v 2013.10.7...

  • Page 21: Manual Ip Address Assignment

    IP). If not, press OK and verify that Disabled is displayed at the bottom of the screen. 4. Use the UP button to select IP Address and press OK. © 2011 Racktivity NV 21/55 Antwerpsesteenweg 19 - 9080 Lochristi - Belgium - www.racktivity.com v 2013.10.7...

  • Page 22: Firmware Version 1.1 Or Lower

    2. Within the NETWORK menu, select Use DHCP. When the value in yellow at the bottom of the screen shows yes, the device already has dynamic IP assignment enabled; if not, press OK. © 2011 Racktivity NV 22/55 Antwerpsesteenweg 19 - 9080 Lochristi - Belgium - www.racktivity.com v 2013.10.7...
  • Page 23 1. Obtain the correct IP address, standard gateway, DNS Server IP and subnet mask from your network administrator. 2. Press the MENU button until the MAIN menu appears, select NETWORK using the UP and DOWN buttons and press OK. © 2011 Racktivity NV 23/55 Antwerpsesteenweg 19 - 9080 Lochristi - Belgium - www.racktivity.com v 2013.10.7...
  • Page 24 DOWN buttons to change the setting. Select yes and press MENU to save and return to the NETWORK menu. 9. On a computer in the same network, use a browser to open the chosen IP-address, for example http://192.168.14.250 © 2011 Racktivity NV 24/55 Antwerpsesteenweg 19 - 9080 Lochristi - Belgium - www.racktivity.com v 2013.10.7...
  • Page 25 When surfing to the web portal, a popup appears requesting a username and password. The default username is admin and the default password is 1234 © 2011 Racktivity NV 25/55 Antwerpsesteenweg 19 - 9080 Lochristi - Belgium - www.racktivity.com v 2013.10.7...

  • Page 26: Web Interface

    To find out everything about the different types of user accounts see the User Account Overview chapter. If you are presented with a warning about the connection being untrusted (self-signed certificate) it can be ignored. © 2011 Racktivity NV 26/55 Antwerpsesteenweg 19 - 9080 Lochristi - Belgium - www.racktivity.com v 2013.10.7...

  • Page 27: Layout

    Device time The time set on the Settings tab (either manual or through an NTP server) Banks Power bank/module selection (only on 0U models) © 2011 Racktivity NV 27/55 Antwerpsesteenweg 19 - 9080 Lochristi - Belgium - www.racktivity.com v 2013.10.7...

  • Page 28: Tabs

    For more information regarding the modules tab, please see the Energy Sensor documentation. Note: This tab is available as of firmware version 1.2 and above; and with a managed Energy Sensor. © 2011 Racktivity NV 28/55 Antwerpsesteenweg 19 - 9080 Lochristi - Belgium - www.racktivity.com v 2013.10.7...

  • Page 29: Management

     Telnet  Device and User Accounts  NTP (Network Time Protocol)  Startup delay and priority  Overheat protection  Energy Cloud Sentinel © 2011 Racktivity NV 29/55 Antwerpsesteenweg 19 - 9080 Lochristi - Belgium - www.racktivity.com v 2013.10.7...

  • Page 30: Network Configuration

    * Note: When DHCP is enabled, the Network Settings are not necessarily the ones shown here, since they are provided by the DHCP server. Disabling DHCP will force the EnergySwitch to use the provided Network Settings. © 2011 Racktivity NV 30/55 Antwerpsesteenweg 19 - 9080 Lochristi - Belgium - www.racktivity.com v 2013.10.7...

  • Page 31: Snmp Configuration

    The IP address of the authentication server  ECS Authentication server port The port (1 - 65535) of the authentication server on which the connection will be made © 2011 Racktivity NV 31/55 Antwerpsesteenweg 19 - 9080 Lochristi - Belgium - www.racktivity.com v 2013.10.7...

  • Page 32: Device Settings

    Power > Power  Voltage o path: Environment > Voltage  Ambient o path: Environment > Ambient  External modules o path: Environment > External Modules © 2011 Racktivity NV 32/55 Antwerpsesteenweg 19 - 9080 Lochristi - Belgium - www.racktivity.com v 2013.10.7...
  • Page 33 Note: Most thresholds have corresponding SNMP checkboxes that enable/disable the notification. Please ensure both the threshold and the appropriate SNMP notifications are set correctly. © 2011 Racktivity NV 33/55 Antwerpsesteenweg 19 - 9080 Lochristi - Belgium - www.racktivity.com v 2013.10.7...

  • Page 34: Resetting Measurements

    Note: An outlet will only switch on at boot if it was on before the EnergySwitch was powered down. © 2011 Racktivity NV 34/55 Antwerpsesteenweg 19 - 9080 Lochristi - Belgium - www.racktivity.com v 2013.10.7...

  • Page 35: Priority

    NTP server  date & time picker For more information regarding the configuration of the onboard clock please refer to the Device Settings chapter. © 2011 Racktivity NV 35/55 Antwerpsesteenweg 19 - 9080 Lochristi - Belgium - www.racktivity.com v 2013.10.7...

  • Page 36: Cli

    Once connected, you will be presented with a log-in screen. Use the admin credentials to gain full access. From here it is possible to access the majority of the EnergySwitch’s functions. Type “help” for more information. © 2011 Racktivity NV 36/55 Antwerpsesteenweg 19 - 9080 Lochristi - Belgium - www.racktivity.com v 2013.10.7...
  • Page 37 Note: The complete CLI interface is available as from firmware version 1.1.x.x Version 1.0.x.x and below only have a reduced interface (or less). For more information regarding a firmware upgrade see the Upgrade Firmware chapter. © 2011 Racktivity NV 37/55 Antwerpsesteenweg 19 - 9080 Lochristi - Belgium - www.racktivity.com v 2013.10.7...

  • Page 38: Rs232

    From this firmware version on the CLI port numbers are fixed values ranging from 2001 for CLI port 1 to 2008 for CLI port 8. © 2011 Racktivity NV 38/55 Antwerpsesteenweg 19 - 9080 Lochristi - Belgium - www.racktivity.com v 2013.10.7...

  • Page 39: Ups Integration

    (RJ45 - DB9) require that Pin3 (RxD) and Pin6 (TxD) are switched  Fortinet Fortinet devices require that Pin3 (RxD) and Pin6 (TxD) are switched © 2011 Racktivity NV 39/55 Antwerpsesteenweg 19 - 9080 Lochristi - Belgium - www.racktivity.com v 2013.10.7...
  • Page 40 CLI Specifications chapter) connected to the CLI connector on the front of the unit.  On the side of the UPS: a DB9 male connector. RJ45 Function Function © 2011 Racktivity NV 40/55 Antwerpsesteenweg 19 - 9080 Lochristi - Belgium - www.racktivity.com v 2013.10.7...

  • Page 41: Enabling The Link

     UPS Recovery Threshold The recovery battery level threshold of the connected UPS (in %). When the UPS battery © 2011 Racktivity NV 41/55 Antwerpsesteenweg 19 - 9080 Lochristi - Belgium - www.racktivity.com v 2013.10.7...

  • Page 42: Rules

    6. When the UPS switches from mains to battery power while the Battery Level is below the UPS Emergency Threshold a shutdown command is sent to all associated agents of powered outlets. © 2011 Racktivity NV 42/55 Antwerpsesteenweg 19 - 9080 Lochristi - Belgium - www.racktivity.com v 2013.10.7...
  • Page 43 Threshold: All powered outlets and outlets marked with Prevent Outlet Shutdown will be power cycled if their respective power consumptions are below the UPS Recovery Power Threshold. © 2011 Racktivity NV 43/55 Antwerpsesteenweg 19 - 9080 Lochristi - Belgium - www.racktivity.com v 2013.10.7...

  • Page 44: Agent Communication

    Agent Service The Racktivity Agent service can be installed on both physical and virtual machines and is used to monitor certain system parameters and to allow the EnergySwitch or the user to perform a graceful shutdown or restart.
  • Page 45 The URL of the web page that will be called when the shutdown command is received. When this value is left empty the machine on which the Agent is running will be © 2011 Racktivity NV 45/55 Antwerpsesteenweg 19 - 9080 Lochristi - Belgium - www.racktivity.com v 2013.10.7...

  • Page 46: Additional Commands

    /getlast5min: Gets the monitored data of the last 5 minutes in a JSON format. Make sure that the IP requesting the command is added to the allowed list of the Agent configuration. Example: http://192.168.14.250:6666/getlast5min © 2011 Racktivity NV 46/55 Antwerpsesteenweg 19 - 9080 Lochristi - Belgium - www.racktivity.com v 2013.10.7...

  • Page 47: Energyswitch Configuration

    Clicking the Shutdown link will send the shutdown command to the configured Agent of that outlet.  Restart Clicking the Restart link will send the shutdown command to the configured Agent of that outlet. © 2011 Racktivity NV 47/55 Antwerpsesteenweg 19 - 9080 Lochristi - Belgium - www.racktivity.com v 2013.10.7...
  • Page 48 ES2000-6000 Series: 1-3 o [Y]: Number of the outlet (1 - 8) o [Z]: Command switch:  0 = shutdown command  1 = restart command © 2011 Racktivity NV 48/55 Antwerpsesteenweg 19 - 9080 Lochristi - Belgium - www.racktivity.com v 2013.10.7...

  • Page 49: Logging

    It’s possible to select a specific Measurement log file by configuring the following options:  Type The type of Measurement log © 2011 Racktivity NV 49/55 Antwerpsesteenweg 19 - 9080 Lochristi - Belgium - www.racktivity.com v 2013.10.7...
  • Page 50 Start time The starting date & time.  End time The ending date & time.  Download Download the log as a text file. © 2011 Racktivity NV 50/55 Antwerpsesteenweg 19 - 9080 Lochristi - Belgium - www.racktivity.com v 2013.10.7...

  • Page 51: Management Information Base (Mib)

    Use this file to translate the OIDs (Object IDentifiers) to a more human-readable state. For more information on how to use the MIB file, please refer to the documentation of your network monitoring software. © 2011 Racktivity NV 51/55 Antwerpsesteenweg 19 - 9080 Lochristi - Belgium - www.racktivity.com v 2013.10.7...

  • Page 52: Upgrade Firmware

    Upgrade Firmware Racktivity is always working on improving and fine-tuning its products. It is possible that a new firmware is available for your device. During a firmware update the device continues working as normal. Note: Make sure all active connections to the EnergySwitch - such as the website, telnet and SNMP - are closed before updating.

  • Page 53: Troubleshooting

    If you want to easily find out the IP address of your EnergySwitch, use the navigational buttons next to the TFT on the front.  If the TFT is black, press any button once to activate it. © 2011 Racktivity NV 53/55 Antwerpsesteenweg 19 - 9080 Lochristi - Belgium - www.racktivity.com v 2013.10.7...
  • Page 54 Press the DOWN button and select Current IP address or IP Address (v1.2).  The IP of your EnergySwitch is displayed in yellow at the bottom of the TFT. © 2011 Racktivity NV 54/55 Antwerpsesteenweg 19 - 9080 Lochristi - Belgium - www.racktivity.com v 2013.10.7...

  • Page 55: Support

    Feel free to contact us if you need any support or have any other questions or remarks: Online www.racktivity.com/support E-mail support@racktivity.com Phone 003293242095 (GMT+1) © 2011 Racktivity NV 55/55 Antwerpsesteenweg 19 - 9080 Lochristi - Belgium - www.racktivity.com v 2013.10.7...

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