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Manual Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V

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  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 1

    CUSTOMER SUPPORT INFORMA TION Order toll-free in the U.S.: Call 877-877-BBOX (outside U.S. call 724-746-5500 ) FREE technical support 24 hours a day , 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 724-746-0746 Mailing address: Black Box Corporation , 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, P A 15055-1018 W eb site: www .blackbox.com • E-mail: info@blackbox.com JUL ...

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    FCC AND IC RFI ST ATEMENTS/CE NO TICE 1 FEDERAL COMMUNICA TIONS COMMISSION AND INDUSTRY CANADA RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE ST A TEMENTS 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 r ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 3

    OUTLET MANAGED PDU 2 NORMAS OFICIALES MEXICANAS (NOM) ELECTRICAL SAFETY ST A TEMENT INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD 1. T odas 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. 3. T odas las adverten ...

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    NOM ST ATEMENT 3 12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra sica 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 s ...

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    OUTLET MANAGED PDU 4 TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL BLACK BOX and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks of BB T echnologies, Inc. ProComm is a registered trademark of DA T AST ORM TECHNOLOGIES, INC.™ Crosstalk is a registered trademark of Digital Communications Associates, Inc. JavaScript is a registered trademark of Sun Microsystems, ...

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    WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS 5 WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS Secure Racking If secure racked units are installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly , they may require further evaluation by certification agencies. Consider the following items: 1. The ambient temperature within the rack may be greater than the room ambient temperature. Installation should be s ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 7

    OUTLET MANAGED PDU 6 Detached 15-Amp “Starter ” Cable(s) If the Outlet Managed PDU includes a detached, 125 VAC, 15 Amp “Starter” Cable(s,) this allows you to connect the Outlet Managed PDU to power for bench testing and initial start up and is adequate for applications that only require 15 Amps. For 20-Amp power switching applications, ple ...

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    CONTENTS 7 Contents 1 . S p e c i  c a t i o n s .................................................. 1 3 2 . Q u i c k S t a r t G u i d e ............................................... 1 5 2.1. Installing the Outlet Managed PDU Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 2.1.1. Apply Power to the Outlet Managed PDU . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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    OUTLET MANAGED PDU 8 5. Conguration (continued) 5 . 3 . 6 . S c r i p t i n g O p t i o n s ................................... 4 6 5.3.6.1. Automated Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 5 . 4 . U s e r A c c o u n t s ............................................ 4 8 5.4.1. Command Access Levels. . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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    CONTENTS 9 5. Conguration (continued) 5.9.1 1. Email Messaging Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 5.10. Save User Selected Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 5.10.1. Restore Conguration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 6 . R e b o o t O p t i ...

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    OUTLET MANAGED PDU 10 9 . O p e r a t i o n ..................................................... 1 3 7 9.1. Operation via the W eb Browser Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 9.1.1. The Plug Control Screen - W eb Browser Interface . . . . . . . . 137 9.1.2. The Plug Group Control Screen - W eb Browser Interface . . 139 9.2. O ...

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    CONTENTS 11 15. Saving and Restoring Conguration Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167 15.1. Sending Parameters to a File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167 15.2. Restoring Saved Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 15.3. Restoring Previously Saved Pa ...

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    CHAPTER 1: Specifications 13 1. Specifications Physical/Environmental: Models MPSH8-S20-120V , MPSH8-S20-208+V , MPSH8-D20-120V and MPSH8-D20-208+V : W idth: 19” (48.3 cm) (Including Rack Brackets) Depth: 8.7” (22.1 cm) Height: 1.75” (4.5 cm) One Rack U Models MPSH16-D20-120V , MPSH16-D20-208+V : W idth: 19” (48.3 cm) (Including Rack Bracke ...

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    CHAPTER 2: Quick Start Guide 15 2. Quick Star t Guide This Quick Start Guide describes a simplied installation procedure for the Outlet Managed PDU hardware, which will allow you to communicate with the unit in order to demonstrate basic features and check for proper operation. Note that this Quick Start Guide does not provide a detailed descrip ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 17

    OUTLET MANAGED PDU 16 2.1.2. Connect your PC to the Outlet Managed PDU The Outlet Managed PDU can either be controlled by a local PC, that communicates with the unit via the SetUp port, controlled via external modem, or controlled via TCP/IP network. In order to switch plugs or select parameters, commands are issued to the Outlet Managed PDU via ei ...

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    CHAPTER 2: Quick Start Guide 17 1. Access Command Mode: The Outlet Managed PDU includes two separate user interfaces; the T ext Interface and the W eb Browser Interface. The T ext Interface is available via Local PC, SNMP , SSH Client, T elnet, or Modem, and the W eb Browser interface is only available via TCP/IP network. In addition, when contacte ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 19

    OUTLET MANAGED PDU 18 a) Reboot Outlet: i. W eb Browser Interface: Click on the "Plug Control" link on the left hand side of the screen to display the Plug Control Menu. From the Plug Control Menu, click the down arrow in the row for Plug A1 to display the dropdown menu, then select "Reboot" from the drop down menu and click on ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 20

    CHAPTER 3: Overview 19 3. Over view The Outlet Managed PDU allows secure, remote metering and management of AC powered rack mount equipment via SSL, SSH, SNMP , web browser , telnet, external modem or local terminal. The Outlet Managed PDU can monitor power to your equipment, and automatically notify you when changes in current levels, temperature, ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 21

    OUTLET MANAGED PDU 20 Model Numbers The Outlet Managed PDU series includes a variety of models to accommodate the power distribution needs of almost any rack mount application. Model No. Input Feeds Input Voltage Max. Load per Outlet Max. Load per Input Max. Load per Unit MPSH8-S20-120V 1 ea, 20 Amp 100 to 120 VAC 12 Amps 16 Amps* 16 Amps* MPSH8-S2 ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 22

    CHAPTER 3: Overview 21 3.1. Front Panel Components As shown in Figure 3.1, the Outlet Managed PDU Front Panel includes the following components: 1. SetUp Port: An RJ45 format RS232 serial port (wired in DCE conguration) which can be used for connection to a local terminal or external modem. For a description of the Setup Port interface, please r ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 23

    OUTLET MANAGED PDU 22 7. Branch A Current Usage: A bank of ten LEDs which light to indicate total current usage on Power Circuit A. The rst LED will light when 0% to 9% of maximum rated current for the power circuit is being used, and the last LED will blink when over 100% of the maximum rated current for the power circuit is being used. 8. Bran ...

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    CHAPTER 3: Overview 23 A-1 BUS A BUS B A-2 A-3 A-4 A-5 A-6 A-7 A-8 B-1 B-2 B-3 B-4 B-5 B-6 B-7 B-8 10/100 BaseT ACT A B ALARM LINK 1 3 2 4 5 6 Figure 3-2: Back Panel Components (Model MPSH16-D20-120V Shown) 6. Network Port: An RJ45 Ethernet port for connection to your 100Base-T , TCP/IP network. Note that the Outlet Managed PDU features a default I ...

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    OUTLET MANAGED PDU 24 2. Set Parameters to Factory Defaults: a) Simultaneously press both the Default button and the Reset button, hold them for ve seconds, and then release them. b) All Outlet Managed PDU parameters will be reset to their original factory default settings, and the unit will then reboot. All plugs will be left in their current O ...

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    CHAPTER 4: Installation 25 4. Hardware Installation 4.1. Connecting the Power Supply Cables 4.1.1. Installing the Power Supply Cable Keepers The Outlet Managed PDU includes cable keepers, which are designed to prevent the power supply cables from being accidentally disconnected from the unit. • MPSH8-S20-120V , MPSH8-S20-120V , MPSH8-D20-120V and ...

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    OUTLET MANAGED PDU 26 4.1.2. Connect the Outlet Managed PDU to Y our Power Supply Refer to the cautions listed below and at the beginning of this User ’ s Guide, and then connect the Outlet Managed PDU to an appropriate power supply . Note: Some Outlet Managed PDU models are shipped with one or two detachable 125 VAC, 15 Amp "Starter" C ...

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    CHAPTER 4: Installation 27 4.3. Serial SetUp Port Connection The Outlet Managed PDU’ s SetUp Port is a female, RJ45 RS232 connector , wired in a DCE conguration. In the default state, the Setup port is congured for 9600 bps, no parity , 8 data bits, 1 stop bit. The Setup Port can be connected to either an external modem or a local PC, but n ...

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    CHAPTER 5: Configuration 29 5. Configuration This section describes the basic conguration procedure for all Outlet Managed PDU models. For more information on Reboot Options and Alarm Conguration, please refer to Section 6 and Section 7. 5.1. Communicating with the Outlet Managed PDU In order to congure the Outlet Managed PDU, you must  ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 31

    OUTLET MANAGED PDU 30 In order to use the T ext Interface, your installation must include one of the following: • Access via Network: The Outlet Managed PDU must be connected to your TCP/IP Network, and your PC must include a communications program (such as HyperT erminal.) • Access via Modem: An external modem must be installed at the Outlet M ...

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    CHAPTER 5: Configuration 31 c) V ia Modem: Use your communications program to dial the number for the external modem which you have connected to the Outlet Managed PDU’ s Setup Port. 2. Login / Password Prompt: A message will be displayed, which prompts you to enter a username (login name) and password. The default username is " super " ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 33

    OUTLET MANAGED PDU 32 When the Outlet Managed PDU is operated via a PDA device, only the following functions are available: • Product Status Screen (Section 8.1) • Plug Status Screen (Section 8.3) • Plug Group Status Screen (Section 8.4) • Plug Control Screen (Section 9.1.1) • Plug Group Control Screen (Section 9.1.2) • Current & Po ...

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    CHAPTER 5: Configuration 33 5.2. Configuration Menus Although the W eb Browser Interface and T ext Interface provide two separate means for selecting parameters, both interfaces allow access to the same set of basic parameters, and parameters selected via one interface will also be applied to the other . T o access the conguration menus, proceed ...

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    OUTLET MANAGED PDU 34 5.3. Defining System Parameters The System Parameters menus are used to dene the Site ID Message, set the system clock and calendar , congure the Invalid Access Lockout feature and Callback feature and select other general parameters. T o access the System Parameters menu via the T ext Interface, type /F and press [Enter ...

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    CHAPTER 5: Configuration 35 • T emperature Format: Determines whether the temperature is displayed as Fahrenheit or Celsius. (Default = Fahrenheit.) • T emperature Calibration: Used to calibrate the unit’ s internal temperature sensing abilities. T o calibrate the temperature, place a thermometer inside your equipment rack, in a location that ...

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    OUTLET MANAGED PDU 36 • Callback Security: Enables / congures the Callback Security Function as described in Section 5.3.4. In order for this feature to function, a Callback number must also be dened for each desired user account as described in Section 5.5. (Default = On, Callback, W ithout Password Prompt.) Notes: • In the T ext Interfa ...

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    CHAPTER 5: Configuration 37 • Power Conguration: In the W eb Browser Interface, the V oltage Calibration parameter , Power Factor parameter and Power Efciency parameter are dened via the System Parameters Menu. In the T ext Interface, these parameters reside in a separate submenu, which is accessed via the Power Conguration option. Fo ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 39

    OUTLET MANAGED PDU 38 • Primary NTP Address: Denes the IP address or domain name (up to 64 characters long) for the primary NTP server . (Default = undened.) Note: In order to use domain names for web addresses, DNS parameters must first be defined as described in Section 5.9.5. • Secondary NTP Address: Denes the IP address or domain n ...

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    CHAPTER 5: Configuration 39 Note that when an Invalid Access Lockout occurs, you can either wait for the Lockout Duration period to elapse (after which, the Outlet Managed PDU will automatically reactivate the port), or you can issue the /UL command (type /UL and press [Enter] ) via the T ext Interface to instantly unlock all of the Outlet Managed ...

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    OUTLET MANAGED PDU 40 5.3.3. Log Conguration This feature allows you to create records of command activity , alarm actions and current and power consumption for the Outlet Managed PDU. The Log features are enabled and congured via the System Parameters Menus. The ability to view the Current and Power Metering logs is individually enabled for ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 42

    CHAPTER 5: Configuration 41 Notes: • In order for the Audit Log or Alarm Log to generate Syslog Messages, Syslog Parameters must first be defined as described in Section 5.9.2 and Section 11.1. • The Audit Log will truncate usernames that are longer than 22 characters, and display two dots (..) in place of the remaining characters. 5.3.3.2. The ...

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    OUTLET MANAGED PDU 42 5.3.3.3. Reading and Erasing Logs T o read the status logs, proceed as follows: • T ext Interface: T ype /L and press [Enter] to access the Display Log menu. Select the desired Log from the menu, key in the appropriate number and press [Enter] , and then follow the instructions in the resulting submenu. • W eb Browser Inte ...

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    CHAPTER 5: Configuration 43 5.3.4. Callback Security The Callback function provides an additional layer of security when users attempt to access command mode via modem. When this function is properly congured, modem users will not be granted immediate access to command mode upon entering a valid password; instead, the unit will disconnect, and d ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 45

    OUTLET MANAGED PDU 44  On - Callback ONL Y (With Password Pr ompt): Callbacks will be performed for accounts that include a Callback Number , and the username/ password prompt will be displayed when the user ’ s modem answers (users will be required to re-enter their username/password when their modem answers.) Accounts that do not include a C ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 46

    CHAPTER 5: Configuration 45 The following Power Source Conguration parameters are available: • Power Factor: Can be any value from 0.1 to 1.00. (Default = 1.00.) • Power Efciency: Can be any whole number from 1% to 100%. (Default = 100%.) • V oltage Calibration: This option is used to calibrate the voltage readout on the Outlet Managed ...

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    OUTLET MANAGED PDU 46 5.3.6. Scripting Options The Scripting Options submenu provides access to parameters that are used to set up the Outlet Managed PDU for running various scripts. Notes: • T o access Scripting Options parameters via the T ext Interface, first type /F and press [Enter] to display the System P arameters Menu, then key in the num ...

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    CHAPTER 5: Configuration 47 5.3.6.1. Automated Mode The Automated Mode allows the Outlet Managed PDU to execute switching and reboot commands, without displaying menus or generating response messages. Automated Mode is designed to allow the Outlet Managed PDU to be controlled by a device which can generate commands to control power switching functi ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 49

    OUTLET MANAGED PDU 48 2. Status Screen Suppr essed: The plug status screen will not be automatically displayed after commands are successfully executed. Note however , that the /S command can still be invoked to display the status screen as needed. 3. "Sure?" Pr ompt Suppressed: All commands are executed without prompting for user conr ...

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    CHAPTER 5: Configuration 49 5.4.1. Command Access Levels In order to restrict access to important command functions, the Outlet Managed PDU allows you to set the command access level for each user account. The Outlet Managed PDU offers four access levels: Administrator, SuperUser , User and V iew Only . Command privileges for each account are set u ...

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    OUTLET MANAGED PDU 50 In the default state, the Outlet Managed PDU includes one predened account that provides access to Administrator commands and allows control of all of the Outlet Managed PDU’ s switched power outlets. The default username for this account is " super " (lowercase, no quotation marks), and the password for the acc ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 52

    CHAPTER 5: Configuration 51 5.4.3. Port Access The Port Access parameter is used to grant or deny access to the Outlet Managed PDU’ s RJ45 Setup Port. Normally , the Setup port is used for connection to a local control device or an external modem. The command access level will also determine which ports the account will be allowed to access, as s ...

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    OUTLET MANAGED PDU 52 5.5. Managing User Accounts The User Directory function is employed to create new accounts, display parameters for existing accounts, modify accounts and delete accounts. Up to 128 user accounts can be created. The "User Directory" function is only available when you have logged into command mode using an account tha ...

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    CHAPTER 5: Configuration 53 5.5.2. Adding User Accounts The "Add Username" option allows you to create new accounts. Note that the Add User function is only available when you have accessed command mode using a password that permits Administrator Level commands. The Add User Menu can dene the following parameters for each new account: ...

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    OUTLET MANAGED PDU 54 • Plug Group Access: Determines which plug groups this account will be allowed to control. For more information on Plug Groups, please refer to Section 5.6. (Defaults; Administrator and SuperUser = All Plug Groups On, User = All Plug Groups Off, V iewOnly = All Plug Groups Off.) Notes: • In order to use this feature, Plug ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 56

    CHAPTER 5: Configuration 55 • Callback Number: Assigns a number that will be called when this account attempts to access command mode via modem, and the Callback Security Function has been enabled as described in Section 5.3.4. (Default = undened.) Notes: • If the Callback Number is not defined, then Callbacks will not be performed for this ...

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    OUTLET MANAGED PDU 56 5.5.3. Modifying User Accounts The "Edit User Directory" function allows you to edit existing accounts in order to change parameters, plug access rights or Administrator Command capability . Note that the Edit/Modify User function is only available when you have accessed command mode using a password that permits Adm ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 58

    CHAPTER 5: Configuration 57 5.6. The Plug Group Directory The Plug Group Directory allows you to designate "groups" of plugs that are dedicated to a similar function, and will most likely be switched or rebooted all at the same time or controlled by the same type of user account. For example, an individual equipment rack might include an ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 59

    OUTLET MANAGED PDU 58 5.6.2. Adding Plug Groups The "Add Plug Group to Directory" option allows you to create new Plug Groups and assign plug access rights to each group. The Add Plug Group function is only available when you have accessed command mode using a password that permits Administrator Level commands. The Add Plug Group Menu can ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 60

    CHAPTER 5: Configuration 59 5.6.4. Deleting Plug Groups This function is used to delete individual Plug Groups. Note that this function is only available when you have accessed command mode using a password that permits Administrator Level commands. Note: Deleted Plug Groups cannot be automatically restored. 5.7. Defining Plug Parameters The Plug P ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 61

    OUTLET MANAGED PDU 60 • Power Up Default: Determines how this plug will react when the Default command (/D) is invoked, or after power to the unit has been interrupted and then restored. After the default command is invoked, or power is restored, the Outlet Managed PDU will automatically switch each plug On or Off as specied by the Power-Up De ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 62

    CHAPTER 5: Configuration 61 Notes: • No two plugs can be assigned the same Boot Priority number . • When a higher Boot Priority is assigned to any given plug, all subsequent plugs will have their boot priorities lowered by a factor of 1. • The Boot Priority is also displayed on the Plug Status Screen. 5.7.1.1. Example 1: Change Plug A3 to Pri ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 63

    OUTLET MANAGED PDU 62 5.7.1.2. Example 2: Change Plug A5 to Priority 2 In the second Example shown in Figure 5-2, we start out with Boot Priorities for the plugs set as they were at the end of Example 1; Plug A3 is rst, Plug A1 is second, Plug A2 is third, Plug A4 is fourth, and Plug A6 is sixth. Next, the Boot Priority for Plug A5 is changed to ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 64

    CHAPTER 5: Configuration 63 5.8. Serial Port Configuration The Serial Port Conguration menus allow you to select parameters for the Outlet Managed PDU’ s Setup Port. The Setup Port (Port 1) can be congured for connection to a local PC or Modem. In addition, the Serial Port Conguration menu can also be used to set communications parameter ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 65

    OUTLET MANAGED PDU 64 • Command Echo: Enables or Disables command echo at the Setup Port. When disabled, commands that are sent to the Setup Port will still be invoked, but the actual keystrokes will not be displayed on your monitor . (Default = On.) • Accept Break: Determines whether the port will accept breaks received from the attached devic ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 66

    CHAPTER 5: Configuration 65  Modem Mode: Permits access to command mode and simplies connection to an external modem. Modem Mode ports can perform all functions normally available in Normal Mode, but Modem Mode also allows denition of the following, additional parameters:  Reset String: Redenes the modem reset string. The Reset Strin ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 67

    OUTLET MANAGED PDU 66 5.9. Network Configuration The Network Parameters Menus are used to select parameters and options for the Network Port and also allow you to implement IP Security features, which can restrict access based on the user ’ s IP Address. Although the W eb Browser Interface and T ext Interface allow denition of essentially the ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 68

    CHAPTER 5: Configuration 67 5.9.1. Network Port Parameters In the T ext Interface, these parameters are found in the main Network Conguration menu In the W eb Browser Interface, these parameters are found by placing the cursor over the "Network Conguration" link on the left hand side of the screen, and then clicking on the "Net ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 69

    OUTLET MANAGED PDU 68 • Accept Break: Determines whether the port will accept breaks received from the attached device, and pass them along to a connected port. When enabled, breaks received at this port will be passed to any port this port is connected to, and sent to the device connected to the other port. When disabled, breaks will be refused ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 70

    CHAPTER 5: Configuration 69 • T elnet Access: Enables/disables T elnet access. When T elnet Access is "Off," users will not be allowed to establish a T elnet connection to the unit. (Default = On.) • T elnet Port: Selects the TCP/IP port number that will be used for T elnet connections. In the T ext Interface, this item is dened vi ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 71

    OUTLET MANAGED PDU 70 • HTTPS Port: Selects the TCP/IP port number that will be used for HTTPS connections. (Default = 443.) Notes: • In the T ext Interface, HTTP and HT TPS parameters reside in a separate submenu. T o enable and configure HTTP and HTTPS Access via the T ext Interface, access the Network Configuration Menu as described in Secti ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 72

    CHAPTER 5: Configuration 71 The IP Security conguration menus include "hosts.allow" and "hosts.deny" client lists. When setting up IP Security , you must enter IP addresses for hosts that you wish to allow in the Allow list, and addresses for hosts that you wish to deny in the Deny list. Since Linux operators, wild cards and ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 73

    OUTLET MANAGED PDU 72 5.9.3.1. Adding IP Addresses to the Allow and Deny Lists T o add an IP Address to the Allow or Deny list, and begin conguring the IP Security feature, proceed as follows. Notes: • Both the Allow and Deny list can include Linux operators, wild cards, and net/mask pairs. • In some cases, it is not necessary to enter all f ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 74

    CHAPTER 5: Configuration 73 5.9.3.2. Linux Operators and W ild Car ds In addition to entering a specic IP address or partial IP address in the Allow or Deny list, you may also use standard Linux operators or wild cards. In most cases, the only operator used is "EXCEPT" and the only wild card used is "ALL," but more experience ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 75

    OUTLET MANAGED PDU 74 5.9.3.3. IP Security Examples 1. Mostly Closed: Access is denied by default and the only clients allowed, are those explicitly listed in the Allow list. T o deny access to all clients except 192.255.255.192 and 168.1 12.1 12.05, IP Security would be dened as follows: • Allow List: 1. 192.255.255.192 2. 168.1 12.1 12.05 ? ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 76

    CHAPTER 5: Configuration 75 5.9.5. Domain Name Server The DNS menu is used to select IP addresses for Domain Name Servers. When web and network addresses are entered, the Domain Name Server interprets domain names (e.g., www .yourcompanyname123.com), and translates them into IP addresses. Note that if you don’t dene at least one DNS, then IP a ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 77

    OUTLET MANAGED PDU 76 • Authentication / Privacy: Congures the Authentication and Privacy features for SNMPv3 communication. The Authentication / Privacy parameter offers two options, which function as follows: 1. Auth/noPriv: An SNMPv3 username and password will be required at log in, but encryption will not be used. (Default Setting.) 2. Aut ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 78

    CHAPTER 5: Configuration 77 • SNMP Contact: (Default = undened.) • SNMP Location: (Default = undened.) • Read Only Community: Note that this parameter is not available when the SNMP V ersion is set to V3. (Default = Public.) • Read/Write Community: Note that this parameter is not available when the SNMP V ersion is set to V3. (Default ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 79

    OUTLET MANAGED PDU 78 5.9.8. LDAP Parameters The Outlet Managed PDU supports LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol,) which allows authentication via the "Active Directory" network Directory Service. When LDAP is enabled and properly congured, command access rights can be granted to new users without the need to dene individual ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 80

    CHAPTER 5: Configuration 79 The LDAP Parameters Menu allows you to dene the following parameters: • Enable: Enables/disables LDAP authentication. (Default = Off.) • Primary Host: Denes the IP address or domain name (up to 64 characters) for the primary LDAP server . (Default = undened.) • Secondary Host: Denes the IP address or do ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 81

    OUTLET MANAGED PDU 80 • Kerberos Setup: Kerberos is a network authentication protocol, which provides a secure means of identity verication for users who are communicating via a non-secure network. In the T ext Interface, Kerberos parameters are selected via a submenu that is only available when Kerberos is selected as Bind T ype. In the W eb ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 82

    CHAPTER 5: Configuration 81 • Service Access: Determines whether members of this LDAP group will be allowed to access command mode via the serial Setup Port, via T elnet/SSH or via both methods. (Default = Serial Port = On, T elnet/SSH = On. • Current/Power Metering: Determines whether or not members of this LDAP Group will be allowed to view c ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 83

    OUTLET MANAGED PDU 82 5.9.9. T ACACS Parameters The T ACACS Conguration Menus offer the following options: • Enable: Enables/disables the T ACACS feature at the Network Port. (Default = Off.) • Primary Address: Denes the IP address or domain name (up to 64 characters) for your primary T ACACS server . (Default = undened.) • Secondary ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 84

    CHAPTER 5: Configuration 83 • Default User Access: When enabled, this parameter allows T ACACS users to access the Outlet Managed PDU command mode without rst dening a T ACACS user account on the Outlet Managed PDU. When new T ACACS users access the Outlet Managed PDU command mode, they will inherit the default Access Level, Port Access, Pl ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 85

    OUTLET MANAGED PDU 84  Plug Group Access: Determines the default Plug Group Access setting for new T ACACS users. For more information on Plug Groups, please refer to Section 5.6. (Defaults; Administrator and SuperUser = All Plug Groups On, User = All Plug Groups Off, V iewOnly = All Plug Groups Off.) Notes: • In order to use this feature, Plu ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 86

    CHAPTER 5: Configuration 85 5.9.10. RADIUS Parameters The RADIUS Conguration Menus offer the following options: • Enable: Enables/Disables the RADIUS feature at the Network Port. (Default = Off.) • Primary Address: Denes the IP address or domain name (up to 64 characters long) for your primary RADIUS server . (Default = undened.) • P ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 87

    OUTLET MANAGED PDU 86 • Authentication Port: The Authentication Port number for the RADIUS function. (Default = 1812.) • Accounting Port: The Accounting Port number for the RADIUS function. (Default = 1813.) • Debug: (T ext Interface Only) When enabled, the Outlet Managed PDU will put RADIUS debug information into Syslog. (Default = Off.) 5.9 ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 88

    CHAPTER 5: Configuration 87 • WTI-Group-Access - Determines which plug group(s) the user will be allowed to access. The ar gument for this command includes a character for each, dened plug group. The rst character in the string is used to represent the rst plug group dened, and the last character in the string represents the last plug ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 89

    OUTLET MANAGED PDU 88 5.9.1 1. Email Messaging Parameters The Email Messaging menu is used to dene parameters for email messages that the Outlet Managed PDU can send to notify you when an alarm is triggered. T o dene email message parameters, you must access the Outlet Managed PDU Command Mode using a password that permits access to Administr ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 90

    CHAPTER 5: Configuration 89 • From Address: The email address that will appear in the "From" eld in email sent by the Outlet Managed PDU. (Default = undened.) • T o Address: The address(es) that will receive email messages generated by the Outlet Managed PDU. Note that up to three "T o" addresses may be dened, and t ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 91

    OUTLET MANAGED PDU 90 5.10. Save User Selected Parameters It is strongly recommended to save all user-dened parameters to an ASCII le as described in Section 15. This will allow quick recovery in the event of accidental deletion or reconguration of port parameters. When changing conguration parameters via the T ext Interface, make certa ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 92

    CHAPTER 5: Configuration 91 T o restore the previously saved conguration, proceed as follows: 1. Access command move via the T ext Interface, using a username/password that permits access to Administrator level commands (see Section 5.1.1.) 2. At the Outlet Managed PDU command prompt, type /I and press [Enter]. The Outlet Managed PDU will displa ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 93

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  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 94

    CHAPTER 6: Reboot Options 93 6. R eboot Options In addition to performing reboot cycles in response to commands, the Outlet Managed PDU can also be congured to automatically reboot outlets when an attached device does not respond to a Ping command (Ping-No-Answer Reboot) or according to a user dened schedule (Scheduled Reboot.) • Ping-No-An ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 95

    OUTLET MANAGED PDU 94 6.1. Ping-No-Answer Reboot A Ping-No-Answer Reboot can be used to reboot one or more outlets when an attached device does not respond to a Ping Command. In addition, the Ping-No- Answer Reboot feature can also be congured to send an email, Syslog Message or SNMP T rap to notify you whenever a Ping-No-Answer Reboot occurs. P ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 96

    CHAPTER 6: Reboot Options 95 • Ping Delay After PNA Action: Determines how long the Outlet Managed PDU will wait to send additional Ping commands, after a Ping-No-Answer Reboot has been initiated. T ypically , this option is used to allow time for a device to fully "wake up" after a Ping-No-Answer Reboot before attempting to Ping the de ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 97

    OUTLET MANAGED PDU 96 • Plug Access: Determines which outlet(s) will be rebooted when the IP address for this Ping-No-Answer operation does not respond to a Ping command. Note that in the T ext Interface, Plug Access is dened via a separate submenu; in the W eb Browser Interface, Plug Access is dened via a drop down menu, accessed by clicki ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 98

    CHAPTER 6: Reboot Options 97 6.1.3. Modifying Ping-No-Answer Reboot Pr oles After you have dened a Ping-No-Answer prole, you can modify the conguration of the prole using the Modify Ping-No-Answer feature. In order to modify the conguration of an existing Ping-No-Answer prole, you must access the command mode using a password t ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 99

    OUTLET MANAGED PDU 98 6.2. Scheduled Reboot The Scheduled Reboot feature can be used to reboot one or more outlets according to a user-dened schedule, or to automatically turn outlets Of f and then On according to a user dened schedule. In order to congure a Scheduled Reboot, you must access command mode using a password that permits acces ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 100

    CHAPTER 6: Reboot Options 99 • Day Access: This prompt provides access to a submenu which is used to determine which day(s) of the week this Scheduled Reboot will be performed. The Day Access parameter can also be used to schedule a daily reboot; to schedule a daily reboot, use the Day Access submenu to select every day of the week. (Default = un ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 101

    OUTLET MANAGED PDU 100 6.2.3. Modifying Scheduled Reboots After you have dened a Scheduled Reboot, you can edit the conguration of the Reboot action using the Modify Scheduled Reboot feature. In order to modify the conguration of an existing Scheduled Reboot action, you must access the command mode using a password that allows Administrato ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 102

    CHAPTER 7: Alarm Configuration 101 7. Alarm Configuration When properly congured, the Outlet Managed PDU can meter current, temperature and voltage readings, and log this information for future review . In addition, the Outlet Managed PDU can also generate alarms when current or temperature readings exceed user-dened trigger levels, when inpu ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 103

    OUTLET MANAGED PDU 102 T o congure the Outlet Managed PDU’ s Alarm functions, access the command mode using a password that allows Administrator level and then activate the Alarm Conguration menu (in the T ext Interface, type /AC and press [Enter]; in the W eb Browser Interface, click on the "Alarm Conguration" link.) 7.1. The ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 104

    CHAPTER 7: Alarm Configuration 103 The Load Shedding feature can be congured to react in one manner when an Over Current Line Alarm is triggered, and in a different manner when an Over Current Branch Alarm is triggered. For example, Load Shedding may be congured in such a way that when the Line Alarm is triggered, plugs A1 and B1 are switched ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 105

    OUTLET MANAGED PDU 104 • Alarm Clear Threshold: Determines how low the current load must drop in order for the Alarm condition to be cancelled and for load shedding recovery (if enabled) to occur . The Alarm Clear Threshold is entered as a percentage of maximum capacity and is applied to both Over Current Branch Alarm and Over Current Line Alarm ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 106

    CHAPTER 7: Alarm Configuration 105 • Subject: This parameter is used to dene the text that will appear in the "Subject" eld for all email notication messages generated by the alarm. (Defaults = "Alarm: Over Current (Initial)" or "Alarm: Over Current (Critical)") • Load Shedding: Provides access to a submen ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 107

    OUTLET MANAGED PDU 106 The Load Shedding Conguration Menus allow you to dene the following parameters: Notes: • In the Web Browser Interface, the "Unit to Configure" and "Branch" parameters are found in the Over Current Alarm configuration menus. • The "Unit to Configure," "Branch A," "Branch B ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 108

    CHAPTER 7: Alarm Configuration 107 • Auto Recovery: Enables/Disables the Auto Recovery feature for the selected branch or line. When both Load Shedding and Auto Recovery are enabled, the Outlet Managed PDU will return plugs to their former On/Off state after current load falls below the Alarm Clear Threshold value. This allows the Outlet Managed ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 109

    OUTLET MANAGED PDU 108 7.2. The Over T emperature Alarms The Over T emperature Alarms are designed to inform you when the temperature level inside your equipment rack reaches or exceeds certain user-dened levels. There are two separate Over T emperature Alarms; the Initial Threshold alarm and the Critical Threshold Alarm. T ypically , the Initia ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 110

    CHAPTER 7: Alarm Configuration 109 Note that both the Initial Threshold menus and Critical Threshold menus offer essentially the same parameters, but the parameters dened for each alarm are separate and unique. Therefore, parameters dened for the Critical Threshold Alarm will not be applied to the Initial Threshold Alarm and vice versa. Both ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 111

    OUTLET MANAGED PDU 110 • Email Message: Enables/Disables email notication for this alarm. (Default = On.) Note: The Email Message parameter offers four different options: On, Off, On (Copy to All T riggers) or Off (Copy to All T riggers). If either of the "Copy to All T riggers" options is selected, then email notification for all ot ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 112

    CHAPTER 7: Alarm Configuration 111 7.2.1. Over T emperature Alarms - Load Shedding and Auto Recovery For Over T emperature Alarms, the Load Shedding feature is used to switch specic, user-dened plugs On or Of f whenever temperature exceeds the Alarm Set Threshold value. This allows the Outlet Managed PDU to automatically shut Of f non- essent ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 113

    OUTLET MANAGED PDU 112 • Auto Recovery: Enables/Disables the Auto Recovery feature for the selected unit. When both Load Shedding and Auto Recovery are enabled, the Outlet Managed PDU will return plugs to their former On/Off state after the temperature falls below the Alarm Clear Threshold value. This allows the Outlet Managed PDU to "undo&q ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 114

    CHAPTER 7: Alarm Configuration 113 7.3. The Circuit Breaker Open Alarm The Circuit Breaker Alarm is intended to provide notication in the event that one of the Outlet Managed PDU’ s circuit breakers is opened. When a circuit breaker is open, the Outlet Managed PDU can provide prompt notication via Email, Syslog Message or SNMP T rap. Notes: ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 115

    OUTLET MANAGED PDU 114 • Email Message: Enables/Disables email notication for this alarm. (Default = On.) Note: The Email Message parameter offers four different options: On, Off, On (Copy to All T riggers) or Off (Copy to All T riggers). If either of the "Copy to All T riggers" options is selected, then email notification for all ot ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 116

    CHAPTER 7: Alarm Configuration 115 7.4. The Lost V oltage (Line In) Alarm The Lost V oltage (Line In) Alarm can provide notication after the power supply to the Outlet Managed PDU has been interrupted. Notes: • The Lost V oltage (Line In) alarm is only available on Outlet Managed PDU models that include two input power lines. • The Lost V ol ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 117

    OUTLET MANAGED PDU 116 • Notify Upon Clear: When enabled, the Outlet Managed PDU will send additional notication when the situation that caused the alarm has been corrected. For example, when Notify Upon Clear is enabled, the Outlet Managed PDU will send initial notication when it detects that one of it’ s power supplies has been lost or ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 118

    CHAPTER 7: Alarm Configuration 117 7.5. The Ping-No-Answer Alarm The Ping-No-Answer Alarm is intended to provide notication when one of the IP addresses dened via the Ping-No-Answer Reboot feature (described in Section 6.1) fails to respond to a Ping command. When one of the user -dened IP addresses fails to answer a Ping command, the Outl ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 119

    OUTLET MANAGED PDU 118 • Notify Upon Clear: When this item is enabled, the Outlet Managed PDU will send additional notication when the situation that caused the alarm has been corrected. For example, when Notify Upon Clear is enabled, the Outlet Managed PDU will send initial notication when it detects that a Ping command has failed, and the ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 120

    CHAPTER 7: Alarm Configuration 119 7.6. The Invalid Access Lockout Alarm The Invalid Access Lockout Alarm can provide notication when the Outlet Managed PDU has locked the Network port due to repeated, invalid attempts to access command mode. Normally , the Invalid Access Lockout feature (discussed in Section 5.3.2) will lock the network port wh ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 121

    OUTLET MANAGED PDU 120 T o congure the Invalid Access Lockout Alarm, you must access the Outlet Managed PDU command mode using a password that permits Administrator Level commands. The Invalid Access Lockout alarm conguration menu offers the following parameters: • T rigger Enable: Enables/Disables the trigger for this alarm. When Disabled, ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 122

    CHAPTER 7: Alarm Configuration 121 • Address 1, 2, and 3: These parameters are used to select which of the three email addresses dened via the "Email Messages" menu (see Section 5.9.1 1) will receive the email alarm notication messages generated by this alarm. The Address parameters can be used to select one, or any combination of ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 123

    OUTLET MANAGED PDU 122 7.7. The Power Cycle Alarm The Power Cycle Alarm can provide notication when all input power to the Outlet Managed PDU is lost and then restored. When the power supply is lost and then restored, the Outlet Managed PDU can provide notication via Email, Syslog Message or SNMP T rap. Notes: • This alarm will not function ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 124

    CHAPTER 7: Alarm Configuration 123 • Address 1, 2, and 3: These parameters are used to select which of the three email addresses dened via the "Email Messages" menu (see Section 5.9.1 1) will receive the email alarm notication messages generated by this alarm. The Address parameters can be used to select one, or any combination of ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 125

    OUTLET MANAGED PDU 124 7.8. The Plug Current Alarm The Plug Current Alarm allows you to monitor current consumption at each of the Outlet Managed PDU’ s switched outlets and generate an alarm when current exceeds a user-dened "High" threshold or falls below a user -dened "Low" threshold. The Plug Current Alarm can also b ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 126

    CHAPTER 7: Alarm Configuration 125 • Plug Thr esholds: Denes current consumption level(s) that will trigger alarm(s) at each switched outlet. The Plug Thresholds can be congured to trigger an alarm when current consumption rises above a user-dened "High" value and/or when current consumption falls below a user-dened "Lo ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 127

    OUTLET MANAGED PDU 126 • Resend Delay: Determines how long the Outlet Managed PDU will wait to resend an email message generated by this alarm, when the initial attempt to send the notication was unsuccessful. (Default = 60 Minutes.) • Notify Upon Clear: When this item is enabled, the Outlet Managed PDU will send additional notication whe ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 128

    CHAPTER 8: The Status Screens 127 8. The Status Screens The Status Screens are used to display status information about the switched outlets, Network Port, Plug Groups, Current and Power Metering and the Alarm Log and Audit Log. The Status Screens are available via both the T ext Interface and W eb Browser Interface. 8.1. Product Status The Product ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 129

    OUTLET MANAGED PDU 128 8.2. The Network Status Screen The Network Status screen shows activity at the Outlet Managed PDU’ s 16 virtual network ports. T o view the Network Status Screen, you must access command mode using a password that permits access to Administrator Level commands. T o display the Network Status Screen via the T ext Interface, ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 130

    CHAPTER 8: The Status Screens 129 T o display the Plug Status Screen via the T ext Interface, type /S and then press [Enter] . T o display the Plug Status Screen via the W eb Browser Interface, click on the "Plug Status" link. Note that when the /S command is invoked via the T ext Interface, the command line can also include arguments tha ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 131

    OUTLET MANAGED PDU 130 8.4. The Plug Group Status Screen The Plug Group Status screen shows the conguration details and On/Off status for the Outlet Managed PDU’ s user-dened Plug Groups. Notes: • When the Plug Group Status Screen is viewed by an "Administrator" or "SuperUser" level account, all Outlet Managed PDU plug ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 132

    CHAPTER 8: The Status Screens 131 8.5. The Current Metering Status Screen The Current Metering Status screen is used to display up-to-date readings for Amps, W atts, V oltage and temperature for the Outlet Managed PDU. T o view the Current Metering Log screen, access the Outlet Managed PDU command mode and then proceed as follows: • T ext Interfa ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 133

    OUTLET MANAGED PDU 132 8.6. The Current History Screen The Current History Screen displays current, voltage and temperature readings as a function of time. In the W eb Browser Interface, the Current History can be displayed as a graph or downloaded in ASCII, CSV or XML format. In the T ext Interface, the Current History can be displayed as straight ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 134

    CHAPTER 8: The Status Screens 133 When the Current History Screen is displayed in ASCII, CSV or XML format, the Outlet Managed PDU will show Branch Current, Branch V oltage and temperature readings in tabular format. When the Current History Screen is displayed in graph format, via the W eb Browser Interface, the Outlet Managed PDU will display a p ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 135

    OUTLET MANAGED PDU 134 8.7. The Power R ange Status Screen The Power Range Status Screen can be used to display power consumption readings over a user-selected period of time, for the Outlet Managed PDU. T o view the Power Range Status Screen, access the Outlet Managed PDU command mode using an account that permits access to Administrator or SuperU ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 136

    CHAPTER 8: The Status Screens 135 In the T ext Interface, Power Metering data will be displayed in table format. In the W eb Browser Interface, Power Metering data will be displayed in both table and graph format. Both the T ext Interface and W eb Browser Interface will list the following data: • Kilowatt Hours: The number of Kilowatt Hours consu ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 137

    OUTLET MANAGED PDU 136 W eb Interface: Place the cursor over the "Power Metering" link on the left hand side of the screen. When the y-out menu appears, click on the "Power History" link to display the Power History menu. The Power History menu offers the options to display Power History as a graph, or display/download the Po ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 138

    CHAPTER 9: Operation 137 9. Operation The Outlet Managed PDU offers two separate command interfaces; the W eb Browser Interface and the T ext Interface. Both interfaces offer essentially the same command options and features, and in most cases, parameters dened via the W eb Browser Interface will also apply when communicating via the T ext Inter ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 139

    OUTLET MANAGED PDU 138 When the "Conrm Plug Actions" button is pressed, the Outlet Managed PDU will display a screen which lists the selected action(s) and asks for conrmation before proceeding. T o implement the selected action(s), click on the "Execute Plug Actions" button. The Outlet Managed PDU will display a screen wh ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 140

    CHAPTER 9: Operation 139 9.1.2. The Plug Group Contr ol Screen - W eb Browser Interface The Plug Group Control Screen is used to send switching and reboot commands to the user-dened Plug Groups. As described in Section 5.6, Plug Groups allow you to specify a group of outlets that are dedicated to a similar purpose or client, and then direct swit ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 141

    OUTLET MANAGED PDU 140 COMMAND MENU: Version 1.20a DISPLAY CONFIGURATION /S [s] Plug Status /F System Parameters /SG Plug Group Status /P Port Parameters /SN Network Status /PL [s] Plug Parameters /H Command Menu (Help) /G Plug Grouping Parameters /L Log /N Network Conguration /M Current Metering /RB Reboot Options /J [*] Site ID /AC Alarm Con? ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 142

    CHAPTER 9: Operation 141 9.2.1. Switching and Reboot Commands - T ext Interface These commands can be used to switch or reboot the Outlet Managed PDU’ s switched plugs, and can also be used to set plugs to the user-dened Power -Up Default values. Plugs may be specied by name or number . Notes: • If a switching or reboot command is directe ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 143

    OUTLET MANAGED PDU 142 When switching and reboot commands are executed, the Outlet Managed PDU will display a "Sure?" prompt, wait for user response, and then complete the command. The unit will pause for a moment while the command is executed, and then return to the Plug Status Screen. T o Switch Plugs, or initiate a Reboot Cycle, procee ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 144

    CHAPTER 9: Operation 143 9.2.2. Applying Commands to Several Plugs - T ext Interface As described below , switching and reboot commands can be applied to only one Switched AC Outlet, or to an assortment of outlets. Note: When switching and reboot operations are initiated, Boot/Sequence Delay times will be applied as described in Section 5.7. 1. Swi ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 145

    OUTLET MANAGED PDU 144 9.3. The Automated Mode The Automated Mode allows the Outlet Managed PDU to execute switching and reboot commands, without displaying menus or generating response messages. Automated Mode is designed to allow the Outlet Managed PDU to be controlled by a device which can generate commands to control power switching functions w ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 146

    CHAPTER 9: Operation 145 2. Status Screen Suppr essed: The status screens will not be automatically displayed after commands are successfully executed. Note however , that the /S command can still be invoked to display the status screen as needed. 3. "Sure?" Pr ompt Suppressed: All commands are executed without prompting for user conrm ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 147

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  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 148

    CHAPTER 10: SSH Encryption 147 10. SSH Encr yption In addition to standard T elnet protocol, the Outlet Managed PDU also supports SSH connections, which provide secure, encrypted access via network. In order to communicate with the Outlet Managed PDU using SSH protocol, your network node must include an appropriate SSH client. Note that when the /K ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 149

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  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 150

    CHAPTER 11: Syslog Messages 149 11. Syslog Messages The Syslog feature can create log records of each Alarm Event. As these event records are created, they are sent to a Syslog Daemon, located at an IP address dened via the Network Parameters menu. 11.1. Configuration If you wish to employ this feature, you must set the real-time clock and calen ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 151

    OUTLET MANAGED PDU 150 11.2. T esting Syslog Configuration After you have congured the Outlet Managed PDU as described in Section 1 1.1, the /TEST command can be used to make certain that the function is properly set up. T o test the Syslog function, access the Outlet Managed PDU command mode via the T ext Interface using an account that permits ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 152

    CHAPTER 12: SNMP T raps 151 12. SNMP T raps SNMP is an acronym for "Simple Network Management Protocol". The SNMP T rap function allows the Outlet Managed PDU to send Alarm Notication messages to two different SNMP managers, each time one of the Alarms discussed in Section 7 is triggered. Note: • The SNMP feature cannot be configured ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 153

    OUTLET MANAGED PDU 152 12.2. T esting the SNMP T rap Function After you have nished setting up the SNMP T rap function, it is recommended to test the conguration to ensure that it is working correctly . T o test conguration of the SNMP T rap function, proceed as follows: 1. Congure the SNMP T rap function as described in Section 12.1. 2 ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 154

    CHAPTER 13: Operation via SNMP 153 13. Operation via SNMP If SNMP Access Parameters have been dened as described in Section 5.9.6, then you will be able to manage user accounts, control power and reboot switching and display unit status via SNMP . This section describes SNMP communication with the Outlet Managed PDU, and lists some common comman ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 155

    OUTLET MANAGED PDU 154 13.3. Configuration via SNMP Outlet Managed PDU User accounts can be viewed, created, modied, and deleted via SNMP . User accounts are arranged in a table of 128 rows, and indexed 1-128. User account parameters, as seen through the SNMP , are summarized below . • userTable::userName – 32 character username • userTabl ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 156

    CHAPTER 13: Operation via SNMP 155 • userTable::userTelnetSshAccess – Access to the T elnet/SSH interface 0 – No access 1 - Access • userTable::userWebAccess – Access to the W eb interface 0 – No access 1 - Access • userTable::userCurrentMetering – Access to the systems current/ power metering 0 – No access 1 – Access • userTa ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 157

    OUTLET MANAGED PDU 156 13.4. Plug Control via SNMP 13.4.1. Plug Status/Control ON, OFF , BOOT , and DEF AUL T commands can be issued for plugs via SNMP . Plugs are arranged in a table of N rows, where N is the number of plugs in the system. Plug parameters are described below . • plugTable::plugID – String indicating the plug’ s ID. • plugT ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 158

    CHAPTER 13: Operation via SNMP 157 13.4.2. Plug Group Status/Contr ol ON, OFF , BOOT , and DEF AUL T commands can be issued for plug groups via SNMP . Plug groups are arranged in a table of 54 rows, one row for each plug group in the system. Plug Group parameters are described below . • plugGroupTable::plugGroupName – String indicating the plug ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 159

    OUTLET MANAGED PDU 158 13.5. Viewing Outlet Managed PDU Status via SNMP Status of various components of the Outlet Managed PDU can be retrieved via SNMP . Plug Status, and Environmental Status are currently supported. 13.5.1. Plug Status The status of each plug in the system can be retrieved using the command below . • plugTable::plugStatus – T ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 160

    CHAPTER 13: Operation via SNMP 159 13.6. Sending T raps via SNMP T raps that report various unit conditions can be sent to an SNMP Management Station from the Outlet Managed PDU. The following traps are currently supported. • WarmStart Trap – T rap indicating a warm start • ColdStart Trap – T rap indicating a cold start • Alarm Trap – T ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 161

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  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 162

    CHAPTER 14: Setting Up SSL Encryption 161 14. Setting Up SSL Encr yption This section describes the procedure for setting up a secure connection via an https web connection to the Outlet Managed PDU. Note: SSL parameters cannot be defined via the Web Browser Interface. In order to set up SSL encryption, you must contact the Outlet Managed PDU via t ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 163

    OUTLET MANAGED PDU 162 14.1. Creating a Self Signed Certificate T o create a Self Signed certicate, access the T ext interface via T elnet or SSH, using a password that permits access to Administrator level commands and then proceed as follows: 1. T ype /N and press [Enter] to display the Network Parameters menu. 2. At the Network Parameters men ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 164

    CHAPTER 14: Setting Up SSL Encryption 163 • 6. State or Pr ovince: The name of the state or province where the Outlet Managed PDU will be located (e.g., California.) • 7. Locality: The city or town where the Outlet Managed PDU will be located (e.g., Irvine.) • 8. Country: The two character country code for the nation where the Outlet Managed ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 165

    OUTLET MANAGED PDU 164 14.2. Creating a Signed Certificate T o create a Signed certicate, and eliminate the warning message, rst set up your domain name server to recognize the Common Name (item 5) that you will assign to the unit. Next, complete steps one through ve as described in Section 14.1 and then proceed as follows: 1. Capture the ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 166

    CHAPTER 14: Setting Up SSL Encryption 165 4. After the conguration has been saved, test the signed certicate by accessing the Outlet Managed PDU via the W eb Browser Interface, using an HTTPS connection. For example, if the common name has been dened as "service. companyname1 1 1.com", then you would enter " https://service. ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 167

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  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 168

    CHAPTER 15: Saving & Restoring P arameters 167 15. Saving and R estoring Configuration P arameters Once the Outlet Managed PDU is properly congured, parameters can be downloaded and saved as an ASCII text le. Later , if the conguration is accidentally altered, the saved parameters can be uploaded to automatically recongure the unit ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 169

    OUTLET MANAGED PDU 168 3. When the terminal emulation program is ready to receive the le, return to the Outlet Managed PDU’ s Save Parameter File menu, and press [Enter] to proceed. Parameters will be saved on your hard drive in the le specied in Step 2 above. 4. The Outlet Managed PDU will send a series of ASCII command lines which spec ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 170

    CHAPTER 15: Saving & Restoring P arameters 169 15.3. Restoring Previously Saved Parameters If you make a mistake while conguring the Outlet Managed PDU, and wish to return to the previously saved parameters, the T ext Interface’ s "Reboot System" command (/I) offers the option to reinitialize the unit using previously backed up p ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 171

    OUTLET MANAGED PDU 170 3. At the submenu, choose Item 5 (Restore Last Known W orking Conguration.) T ype 5 and then press [Enter] . Note: When invoking the /I command to restore configuration parameters, Item 5 is recommended. 4. The Outlet Managed PDU will reboot and previously saved parameters will be restored. ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 172

    CHAPTER 16: Upgrading Firmware 171 16. Upgrading F irmware When new , improved versions of the Outlet Managed PDU rmware become available, the "Upgrade Firmware" function can be used to update the unit. Updates can be uploaded via FTP or SFTP protocols. Notes: • The FTP/SF TP servers can only be started via the T ext Interface. • A ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 173

    OUTLET MANAGED PDU 172 3. When the command prompt appears, type /UF and then press [Enter] . The Outlet Managed PDU will display a screen which offers the following options: a) Start FTP/SFTP Servers Only (Do NOT default parameters): T o proceed with the upgrade, while retaining user-dened parameters, type 1 and press [Enter] . All existing para ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 174

    CHAPTER 16: Upgrading Firmware 173 7. After the le transfer is complete, the Outlet Managed PDU will install the upgrade le and then reboot itself and break all port connections. Note that it will take approximately 10 minutes to complete the installation process. The unit will remain accessible until it reboots. a) Some FTP/SFTP applications ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 175

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  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 176

    CHAPTER 17: Command Reference Guide 175 17. Command R eference Guide 17.1. Command Conventions Most commands described in this section conform to the following conventions: • T ext Interface: Commands discussed in this section, can only be invoked via the T ext Interface. These commands cannot be invoked via the W eb Browser Interface. • Slash ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 177

    OUTLET MANAGED PDU 176 17.2. Command Summary Function Command Syntax Command Access Level Admin. SuperUser User ViewOnly Display Plug Status /S [s] [Enter] X  X  X  X  Plug Group Status /SG [Enter] X  X  X  X  Network Status /SN [Enter] X X X X Help Menu /H [Enter] X  X  X  X  Log Functions /L [Enter] X X Current ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 178

    CHAPTER 17: Command Reference Guide 177 17.3. Command Set This Section provides information on all T ext Interface commands, sorted by functionality 17.3.1. Display Commands /S Display Plug Status Screen Displays the Plug Status Screen, which lists the current On/Off state, plus the plug number , plug name, Boot/Sequence Delay value and Default On/ ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 179

    OUTLET MANAGED PDU 178 /SG Display Plug Group Status Screen Displays the Plug Group Status Screen, which lists the available Plug Groups, the numbers of the plugs included in each Plug Group, the current On/Off state, the user - dened Boot/Sequence Delay value, and the Default On/Off value for each plug. For more information, please refer to Sec ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 180

    CHAPTER 17: Command Reference Guide 179 /L Log Functions Provides access to a menu which allows you to display the Audit Log, Alarm Log Current Metering Log and Power Metering Log. For more information on Log Functions, please refer to Section 5.3.3 and Section 8. A vailability: Administrator , SuperUser Format: /L [Enter] /M Current Metering Statu ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 181

    OUTLET MANAGED PDU 180 /BOOT Initiate Boot Cycle Initiates a boot cycle at the selected plug(s) or Plug Group(s). When a Boot cycle is performed, the Outlet Managed PDU will rst switch the selected plug(s) Off, then pause for the user-dened Boot/Sequence Delay Period, then switch the plug(s) back on. The /BOOT command can also be entered as / ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 182

    CHAPTER 17: Command Reference Guide 181 /ON Switch Plug(s) ON Switches selected plugs(s) or Plug Group(s) On, as described in Section 9.2.2. When the /ON command is used to switch more than one plug, Boot/Sequence Delay Period will be applied as described in Section 5.7. Note: When this command is invoked in Administrator Mode or SuperUser Mode, it ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 183

    OUTLET MANAGED PDU 182 /OFF Switch Plug(s) OFF Switches selected plugs(s) or Plug Group(s) Off, as described in Section 9.2.2. When the /OFF command is used to switch more than one plug, Boot/Sequence Delay Period will be applied as described in Section 5.7. The /OFF command can also be entered as /OF . Note: When this command is invoked in Adminis ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 184

    CHAPTER 17: Command Reference Guide 183 /DPL Set All Plugs to Default States Sets all switched outlets to their user-dened default state. For information on setting outlet defaults, please refer to Section 5.7. Note: When this command is invoked in Administrator Mode or SuperUser Mode, it will be applied to all Outlet Managed PDU outlets. When i ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 185

    OUTLET MANAGED PDU 184 /K Send SSH Key Instructs the Outlet Managed PDU to provide you with a public SSH key for validation purposes. This public key can then be provided to your SSH client, in order to prevent the SSH client from warning you that the user is not recognized when you attempt to create an SSH connection. For more information, please ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 186

    CHAPTER 17: Command Reference Guide 185 /P Set Serial Port Parameters Displays a menu that is used to select options and parameters for the Outlet Managed PDU’ s serial Setup Port, Remote Port. Note that all functions provided by the /P command are also available via the W eb Browser Interface. Section 5.8 describes the procedure for dening se ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 187

    OUTLET MANAGED PDU 186 /RB Reboot Options Displays a menu that is used to congure Scheduled Reboots and Ping-No-Answer Reboots. Scheduled Reboots allow the Outlet Managed PDU to be rebooted on a regular basis, according to a user dened schedule. Ping-No-Answer Reboots allow the Outlet Managed PDU to automatically reboot user-designated outlet ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 188

    CHAPTER 17: Command Reference Guide 187 /I Reboot System (Default) Reinitializes the Outlet Managed PDU and offers the option to keep user -dened parameters or reset to default parameters. As described in Section 5.10.1, the /I command can also be used to restore the unit to previously saved parameters. When the /I command is invoked, the unit w ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 189

    OUTLET MANAGED PDU 188 /TEST T est Network Parameters Displays a menu which is used to test conguration of the Syslog and SNMP T rap functions and can also be used to invoke a Ping Command. For more information, please refer to Section 1 1.2 and Section 12.2. Notes: • In order for the ping command to function with domain names, Domain Name Ser ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 190

    APPENDICES 189 Appendix A. Inter face Descriptions RJ-45 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 CTS DCD RXD TXD GND DTR RTS Request to Send Ready Out Data Out Ground Data In Carrier Detect Clear to Send Pin 8 Pin 1 Figure A-1: RS232 Console Port Interface A .1. Serial Console Port (RS232) DCD and DTR hardware lines function as follows: 1. When connected: a) If ei ...

  • Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V - page 191

    OUTLET MANAGED PDU 190 Appendix B. T roubleshooting B.1. Calling Black Box If you determine that your Outlet Managed PDU is malfunctioning, do not attempt to alter or repair the unit. It contains no user-serviceable parts. Contact Black Box at 724-746-5500. Before you do, make a record of the history of the problem. W e will be able to provide more ...

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