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- Page 1 © Copyright 2000. Black Box Corporation. All rights reserved. 1000 Park Drive • Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 • 724-746-5500 • Fax 724-746-0746...
- Page 2 Order toll-free in the U.S. 24 hours, 7 A.M. Monday to midnight Friday: 877-877-BBOX SUPPORT FREE technical support, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 724-746-0746 INFORMATION Mail order: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: info@blackbox.com...
- Page 4 FCC STATEMENT FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INDUSTRY CANADA RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference to radio communication. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when the equipment is...
- Page 5 POW-R-BOOT 5+ NORMAS OFICIALES MEXICANAS (NOM) ELECTRICAL SAFETY STATEMENT INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD 1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes de que el aparato eléctrico sea operado. 2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para referencia futura.
- Page 6 NOM STATEMENT 12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la polarización del equipo no sea eliminada. 13. Los cables de la fuente de poder deben ser guiados de tal manera que no sean pisados ni pellizcados por objetos colocados sobre o contra ellos, poniendo particular atención a los contactos y receptáculos donde salen del aparato.
- Page 7 POW-R-BOOT 5+ TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL AT and IBM are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners.
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Page 8: Table Of Contents
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Page 9: Specifications
POW-R-BOOT 5+ 1. Specifications Compliance—FCC Class A, DOC Class/MDC classe A Interfaces—RS-232 compatible serial DB9 (DTE) Protocol—Asynchronous Data Format—Receive: Either 7 data bits, even or odd parity, and 1 stop bit, or 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit (autosensing); Transmit: 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit (fixed) Flow Control—None Data Rate—9600 or 2400 bps (user-selectable) - Page 10 CHAPTER 1: Specifications Size—18"H (1U) x 17"W x 6.5"D (4.6 x 43.2 x 16.5 cm); when rackmount brackets are added, the unit is 19" (48.3 cm) wide Weight—5 lb. (2.3 kg)
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Page 11: Introduction
POW-R-BOOT 5+ 2. Introduction 2.1 Overview Network equipment sometimes “locks-up,” making it impossible to communicate. The Pow-R-Boot 5+ (PRB 5+) remote power boot switch can switch AC power on five individually controlled plugs, allowing attached equipment to reset (reboot). ASCII commands are sent to the RS-232 control port to select plugs, and specify On, Off, or Boot operations. -
Page 12: The Pow-R-Boot 5+ Illustrated
CHAPTER 2: Introduction 2.3 The Pow-R-Boot 5+ Illustrated 2.3.1 T RONT ANEL Figure 2-1. The front panel of the Pow-R-Boot 5+. POWER ON: Lights when the Pow-R-Boot 5+ is receiving AC power and is ready to receive commands. DATA INPUT: Flashes when the Pow-R-Boot 5+ receives commands via the control port. -
Page 13: The Rear Panel
POW-R-BOOT 5+ 2.3.2 T ANEL Figure 2-2. The rear panel of the Pow-R-Boot 5+ (115-VAC model shown). AC Outlets 1 through 5: The devices whose rebooting you want to control must be plugged into these outlets. On the 115-VAC model (SWI020A-R2), the outlets are North American standard NEMA 5-15R sockets;... -
Page 14: Installation
CHAPTER 3: Installation 3. Installation 3.1 Setting the Rate Switch The Rate Switch selects the control port baud rate, sets the boot cycle Off-Time, and enables/disables the Password Option and Read-Only Mode. If switch settings are changed while the unit is powered on, press the Default button to re-read the switch settings. -
Page 15: Rackmounting The Unit
You can use the included screws and rackmount brackets to mount the Pow-R-Boot 5+ in any standard 19" rack. If you would rather mount the PRB 5+ in a 24" rack, call Black Box for a quote on special brackets. 3.3 Connecting the Master Device The Control Area on the Pow-R-Boot 5+ rear panels includes a DB9 male connector labeled “RS-232.”... -
Page 16: Connecting Switched Devices
CHAPTER 3: Installation 3.4 Connecting Switched Devices Plug the power cords or the power-supply input cords of each of the devices whose rebooting you want to control into one of the five AC outlets on the rear panel of the Pow-R-Boot 5+. Make sure that the power switches of these devices are all turned ON. -
Page 17: Start-Up/Configuration
POW-R-BOOT 5+ 4. Start-Up/Configuration This section describes the procedures used to access the Pow-R-Boot 5+ command mode and configure the unit to fit the requirements of your application. 1. Access the Pow-R-Boot 5+: The PRB 5+ is transparent to parity and will accept 7 or 8 bit characters, but will always answer back at 8 bits, no parity. - Page 18 CHAPTER 4: Start-Up/Configuration Location:SITE I.D. Default: 0110 Plug Label Condition PRINTER SERVER ONE SERVER TWO MODEM BANK Command Summary: Status Enter Parameters Set Plugs to Default Exit To Switch /n s Where n=Plug and s=ON/OFF/BOOT Figure 4-1. The Pow-R-Boot 5+ Status Screen. b) Password: The currently defined password is displayed next to the prompt.
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Page 19: The Power-Up Default String
POW-R-BOOT 5+ NOTES The Echo Mode will not be enabled/disabled until the /D command is invoked. If the Power-Up Default String includes invalid or missing characters, the /D command will not function. e) Plug Labels: Allows the user to identify the device connected to each plug (for example, “SERVER”). -
Page 20: Operation
CHAPTER 5: Operation 5. Operation The device connected to the control port must send ASCII characters at the same data rate as the Pow-R-Boot 5+. The unit accepts 8 bits no parity, or 7 bits even or odd parity, but will always answer back at 8 bits, no parity. Access the PRB 5+ as described in Chapter 4, step 1. - Page 21 POW-R-BOOT 5+ NOTE When the /n ON/OFF/BOOT command is invoked, the port (n) must be specified by number. The Port Label cannot be used to specify the desired port. ON/OFF/BOOT Examples: • To switch plug 3 ON, type /3 ON and press [Enter]. •...
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Page 22: Troubleshooting
PRB 5+’s specified limits, then plug everything back in the way it was when you started. If any devices still don’t seem to get power, there is probably something wrong with the PRB 5+; call Black Box at 724-746-5500 for technical support. -
Page 23: Calling Black Box
If you need to transport or ship your Pow-R-Boot 5+: • Package it carefully. We recommend that you use the original container. • Before you ship a unit for repair or return, contact Black Box to get a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) number, and make sure you include...