Racktivity ES2000 Seriesl User Manual

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  • Page 1 User Manual ES2000 Series ES6000 Series EnergySwitch...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Activating the Display ........................17 Controlling the Display ........................17 Hot Keys ............................17 Network Settings ..........................18 Firmware version 1.2 or higher ..................... 18 © 2011 Racktivity NV 2/52 Antwerpsesteenweg 19 - 9080 Lochristi - Belgium - www.racktivity.com v 2014.3.27...
  • Page 3 Rules ..............................38 Agent Communication ........................... 40 Configuration ............................. 40 Agent Service ..........................40 EnergySwitch Configuration ......................43 Logging ..............................45 Event ..............................45 © 2011 Racktivity NV 3/52 Antwerpsesteenweg 19 - 9080 Lochristi - Belgium - www.racktivity.com v 2014.3.27...
  • Page 4 Downloading the diagnostics ......................49 Resetting Login Credentials ....................... 49 Connecting to the Web Interface ...................... 49 Knowing your EnergySwitch’ IP Address ................... 49 Support ..............................51 © 2011 Racktivity NV 4/52 Antwerpsesteenweg 19 - 9080 Lochristi - Belgium - www.racktivity.com v 2014.3.27...
  • Page 5: Preliminary Information

    Unless specified otherwise, all information in this document is applicable to the following Racktivity EnergySwitch devices:  ES2024-16  ES2024-32  ES2124-30L  ES2124-32  ES6024-16  ES6024-20L  ES6124-16  ES6124-30L  ES6124-32 © 2011 Racktivity NV 5/52 Antwerpsesteenweg 19 - 9080 Lochristi - Belgium - www.racktivity.com v 2014.3.27...
  • Page 6: Specifications

    Specifications Overview ES2024-16 ES2024-32 ES2124-30L ES2124-32 ES6024-16 ES6024-20L ES6124-16 ES6124-30L ES6124-32 Voltage 200V - 240V 200V - 240V 200V - 240V 200V - 240V 200V - 240V 200V - 240V 200V - 240V 200V - 240V 200V - 240V Frequency 50/60Hz 50/60Hz 50/60Hz...
  • Page 7: Operating Environment

    5 x 181 x 9 Dimensions inch (WxHxD) 2 x 71.3 x 3.5 Some newer models may exceed these dimensions in height, please contact Support for exact specifications. © 2011 Racktivity NV 7/52 Antwerpsesteenweg 19 - 9080 Lochristi - Belgium - www.racktivity.com v 2014.3.27...
  • 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 a user account please refer to the Device Settings chapter. © 2011 Racktivity NV 8/52 Antwerpsesteenweg 19 - 9080 Lochristi - Belgium - www.racktivity.com v 2014.3.27...
  • Page 9: Cli Specifications

    Depending of the model, Fortinet devices either require that Pin3 (RxD) and Pin6 (TxD) are switched or can be connected using a standard patch cable © 2011 Racktivity NV 9/52 Antwerpsesteenweg 19 - 9080 Lochristi - Belgium - www.racktivity.com v 2014.3.27...
  • 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

    UL /CSA 60950-1 (2 Edition) safety of Information Technology Equipment (ITE) Part 1. Compliance  WEEE Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment  RoHS Restriction of Hazardous Substances © 2011 Racktivity NV 11/52 Antwerpsesteenweg 19 - 9080 Lochristi - Belgium - www.racktivity.com v 2014.3.27...
  • 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

    Please verify the contents of the box: Standard Package Item Quantity EnergySwitch Power cable Mounting bracket set Flat Mounting bracket set 90° Retention brackets Quick Start Guide © 2011 Racktivity NV 13/52 Antwerpsesteenweg 19 - 9080 Lochristi - Belgium - www.racktivity.com v 2014.3.27...
  • Page 14: Installation

    (e.g. use of power strips).  Outlet accessibility The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. © 2011 Racktivity NV 14/52 Antwerpsesteenweg 19 - 9080 Lochristi - Belgium - www.racktivity.com v 2014.3.27...
  • Page 15: Mounting The Energyswitch

    3. When using the device for the first time all OUTPUT LEDs will light up consecutively indicating that the outlets are being activated. Connect your equipment’s input plugs to the outlet plugs of the EnergySwitch. © 2011 Racktivity NV 15/52 Antwerpsesteenweg 19 - 9080 Lochristi - Belgium - www.racktivity.com v 2014.3.27...
  • Page 16: Overview

    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 16/52 Antwerpsesteenweg 19 - 9080 Lochristi - Belgium - www.racktivity.com v 2014.3.27...
  • Page 17: 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 17/52 Antwerpsesteenweg 19 - 9080 Lochristi - Belgium - www.racktivity.com v 2014.3.27...
  • Page 18: 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 18/52 Antwerpsesteenweg 19 - 9080 Lochristi - Belgium - www.racktivity.com v 2014.3.27...
  • Page 19: Manual Ip Address Assignment

    Disabled, the device already has manual IP assignment enabled (skip to the next step to enter a different IP). If not, press OK and verify that Disabled is displayed at the bottom of the screen. © 2011 Racktivity NV 19/52 Antwerpsesteenweg 19 - 9080 Lochristi - Belgium - www.racktivity.com v 2014.3.27...
  • Page 20: Firmware Version 1.1 Or Lower

    Dynamic IP Address Assignment (DEFAULT) 7. Press the MENU button until the MAIN menu appears, select NETWORK using the UP and DOWN buttons and press OK. © 2011 Racktivity NV 20/52 Antwerpsesteenweg 19 - 9080 Lochristi - Belgium - www.racktivity.com v 2014.3.27...
  • Page 21 13. When surfing to the web portal, a login screen appears. The default user name is admin and the default password is 1234 © 2011 Racktivity NV 21/52 Antwerpsesteenweg 19 - 9080 Lochristi - Belgium - www.racktivity.com v 2014.3.27...
  • Page 22 When holding the UP and DOWN buttons changing the values speeds up. When ready press MENU to confirm and return to the NETWORK menu. © 2011 Racktivity NV 22/52 Antwerpsesteenweg 19 - 9080 Lochristi - Belgium - www.racktivity.com v 2014.3.27...
  • Page 23 18. 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 23/52 Antwerpsesteenweg 19 - 9080 Lochristi - Belgium - www.racktivity.com v 2014.3.27...
  • Page 24: 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 24/52 Antwerpsesteenweg 19 - 9080 Lochristi - Belgium - www.racktivity.com v 2014.3.27...
  • Page 25: 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 25/52 Antwerpsesteenweg 19 - 9080 Lochristi - Belgium - www.racktivity.com v 2014.3.27...
  • Page 26: 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 26/52 Antwerpsesteenweg 19 - 9080 Lochristi - Belgium - www.racktivity.com v 2014.3.27...
  • Page 27: Management

    Device and User Accounts  NTP (Network Time Protocol)  Startup delay and priority  Overheat protection  Energy Cloud Sentinel  Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) © 2011 Racktivity NV 27/52 Antwerpsesteenweg 19 - 9080 Lochristi - Belgium - www.racktivity.com v 2014.3.27...
  • Page 28: 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 28/52 Antwerpsesteenweg 19 - 9080 Lochristi - Belgium - www.racktivity.com v 2014.3.27...
  • Page 29: 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 29/52 Antwerpsesteenweg 19 - 9080 Lochristi - Belgium - www.racktivity.com v 2014.3.27...
  • Page 30: Device Settings

    Power > Current  Wattage o path: Power > Power  Voltage o path: Environment > Voltage  Ambient o path: Environment > Ambient © 2011 Racktivity NV 30/52 Antwerpsesteenweg 19 - 9080 Lochristi - Belgium - www.racktivity.com v 2014.3.27...
  • Page 31 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 31/52 Antwerpsesteenweg 19 - 9080 Lochristi - Belgium - www.racktivity.com v 2014.3.27...
  • Page 32: Resetting Measurements

    Note: An outlet will only switch on at boot if it was on before the EnergySwitch was powered down. © 2011 Racktivity NV 32/52 Antwerpsesteenweg 19 - 9080 Lochristi - Belgium - www.racktivity.com v 2014.3.27...
  • Page 33: 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 33/52 Antwerpsesteenweg 19 - 9080 Lochristi - Belgium - www.racktivity.com v 2014.3.27...
  • Page 34: 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 34/52 Antwerpsesteenweg 19 - 9080 Lochristi - Belgium - www.racktivity.com v 2014.3.27...
  • Page 35: Ups Integration

    The EnergySwitch and the UPS are connected using the following cable configuration: On the side of the EnergySwitch: a standard RJ45 plug (with the pin layout as described in the © 2011 Racktivity NV 35/52 Antwerpsesteenweg 19 - 9080 Lochristi - Belgium - www.racktivity.com v 2014.3.27...
  • Page 36 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 36/52 Antwerpsesteenweg 19 - 9080 Lochristi - Belgium - www.racktivity.com v 2014.3.27...
  • Page 37: Enabling The Link

     UPS Recovery Threshold The recovery battery level threshold of the connected UPS (in %). When the UPS battery © 2011 Racktivity NV 37/52 Antwerpsesteenweg 19 - 9080 Lochristi - Belgium - www.racktivity.com v 2014.3.27...
  • Page 38: 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 38/52 Antwerpsesteenweg 19 - 9080 Lochristi - Belgium - www.racktivity.com v 2014.3.27...
  • Page 39 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 39/52 Antwerpsesteenweg 19 - 9080 Lochristi - Belgium - www.racktivity.com v 2014.3.27...
  • Page 40: 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 41 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 41/52 Antwerpsesteenweg 19 - 9080 Lochristi - Belgium - www.racktivity.com v 2014.3.27...
  • Page 42: 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 42/52 Antwerpsesteenweg 19 - 9080 Lochristi - Belgium - www.racktivity.com v 2014.3.27...
  • Page 43: 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 43/52 Antwerpsesteenweg 19 - 9080 Lochristi - Belgium - www.racktivity.com v 2014.3.27...
  • Page 44 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 44/52 Antwerpsesteenweg 19 - 9080 Lochristi - Belgium - www.racktivity.com v 2014.3.27...
  • Page 45: Logging

    The GUID of the control. For more info regarding GUIDs please refer to the ES Series - API Manual.  Value The value that was returned by the event (voltage, temperature, etc.) © 2011 Racktivity NV 45/52 Antwerpsesteenweg 19 - 9080 Lochristi - Belgium - www.racktivity.com v 2014.3.27...
  • Page 46: Measurement

    Start time The starting date & time.  End time The ending date & time.  Download Download the log as a text file. © 2011 Racktivity NV 46/52 Antwerpsesteenweg 19 - 9080 Lochristi - Belgium - www.racktivity.com v 2014.3.27...
  • Page 47: Management Information Base (Mib)

    Use this file to translate the OIDs (Object IDentifiers) available over SNMP 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 47/52 Antwerpsesteenweg 19 - 9080 Lochristi - Belgium - www.racktivity.com v 2014.3.27...
  • Page 48: 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 49: 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 49/52 Antwerpsesteenweg 19 - 9080 Lochristi - Belgium - www.racktivity.com v 2014.3.27...
  • Page 50 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 50/52 Antwerpsesteenweg 19 - 9080 Lochristi - Belgium - www.racktivity.com v 2014.3.27...
  • Page 51: 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 51/52 Antwerpsesteenweg 19 - 9080 Lochristi - Belgium - www.racktivity.com v 2014.3.27...

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