CYCLADES® PM IPDU Installer/User Guide
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Table of Contents iii T A B L E O F C ON T E N T S Table of Contents List of Figures ................................................................................................................ vii List of Tables ................................................................................................................... ix Chapter 1: Introduction ................................................................................................... 1 Features and Benefits .........................
iv Cyclades PM IPDU Installer/Administrator/User Guide Logging in to the PM IPDU...................................................................................................... 13 Commands ....................................................................................................................................... 14 adduser............................................................................................................................................. 14 alarm ..................
Table of Contents v ver .................................................................................................................................................... 33 voltage.............................................................................................................................................. 34 whoami............................................................................................................................................. 34 Appendices....................
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List of Figures vii LIST OF FIGU RES List of Figures Figure 1.1: Standalone Configuration............................................................................................... 2 Figure 1.2: Daisy Chained PM IPDUs with an Avocent Management Device................................. 3 Figure 2.1: Rack Mount Bracket Installation on a PM IPDU........................................................... 6 Figure 2.2: A Sample PM IPDU (PM42 Shown)...........................................................
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List of Tables ix LIST OF TABLES List of Tables Table 1.1: Standalone Configuration Descriptions ........................................................................... 2 Table 2.1: PM IPDU Shipping Box Contents and Description ......................................................... 5 Table 2.2: PM IPDU Optimum Installation Environment................................................................. 6 Table 2.3: Cyclades PM42 IPDU Callout Descriptions................................................
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1 CHAPTER 1 Introduction This installation, administration and user’s guide provides background information and procedures for installing, configuring and maintaining the Cyclades® Power Management (PM) Intelligent Power Distribution Unit (IPDU) family. The Cyclades PM IPDU enables remote power control of servers and network gear.
2 Cyclades PM IPDU Installer/Administrator/User Guide Integration with Avocent management products The PM IPDU can be combined with an ACS console server or DSR KVM switch to provide enhanced functionality. Please refer to the appropriate product documentation for more information on how to use the PM IPDU with your specific implementation. Hardware Configuration Options The PM IPDU may be used in one of three hardware configurations: • Standalone – Managed independently of any other hardware device.
Chapter 1: Introduction 3 NOTE: The installation example displays the PM IPDU being connected with the RJ-45 to DB-9F adaptor that is shipped with the product. If the unit you are connected to does not have a DB-9M COM port, you may use a USB serial adaptor and connect to a USB port when possible. Daisy chained configuration In a daisy chained configuration, multiple PM IPDUs are connected to one another and managed by a single main PM IPDU.
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Chapter 2: Installation 5 CHAPTER Installation 2 Getting Started Collect the following equipment prior to installing and configuring the PM IPDU in standalone configuration: • One or more RJ-45 to RJ-45 straight-through cables • An RJ-45 to DB-9F straight-through adaptor • A PC running a terminal emulation program Supplied with the PM IPDU Table 2.
6 Cyclades PM IPDU Installer/Administrator/User Guide • 8-outlet cables (C13 female to C14 male) • 10-outlet cables (C13 female to C14 male) Rack Mounting the PM IPDU You may mount the PM IPDU on a rack or wall or place it on a desktop or other flat surface. Two brackets are supplied with six Phillips screws for attaching the brackets to the PM8i IPDU, the PM10 IPDU and the PM10i IPDU for mounting.
Chapter 2: Installation 7 Table 2.2: PM IPDU Optimum Installation Environment (Continued) Environment Factor Recommendation Elevated Operating Ambient Temperature If the PM IPDU is installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than room ambient temperature. Therefore, consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the manufacturer’s maximum rated ambient temperature. See above.
8 Cyclades PM IPDU Installer/Administrator/User Guide 11 10 12 13 14 4 1 5 2 3 7 6 9 Figure 2.2: A Sample PM IPDU (PM42 Shown) Table 2.
Chapter 2: Installation 9 Daisy Chaining PM IPDUs You may manage a maximum of 128 outlets by connecting multiple PM IPDUs to the main PM IPDU device. To daisy chain a PM IPDU: This procedure assumes that a main PM IPDU is already connected to a workstation or management appliance. 1. Connect one end of an RJ-45 cable to the OUT port of the main PM IPDU, which is connected to a workstation or management appliance. 2.
10 Cyclades PM IPDU Installer/Administrator/User Guide Console access through a management device By integrating the PM IPDU device with an Avocent console or KVM switch management device such as DSView 3 software or Cyclades ACS, remote users may access the PM IPDU's console port through a menu-driven interface. Using Telnet or SSH through the console server, type the power management hotkey (Ctrl+P by default) to activate a power management menu.
Chapter 2: Installation 11 To create users with the adduser command: 1. Log in to the PM IPDU. 2. Enter the adduser command followed by the new username. 3. Enter the password when prompted. To assign outlets to users with the assign command: 1. Log in to the PM IPDU. 2. Enter the assign command followed by the outlet number(s) and username. Example: pm>assign 2 jane Outlet 2 assigned to jane. To name the outlets with the name command: 1. Log in to the PM IPDU. 2.
12 Cyclades PM IPDU Installer/Administrator/User Guide username/password. For maximum security, the admin password should be changed as soon as possible. Upgrading the PM IPDU firmware The upgrade procedure described here is only valid for units that are currently running firmware versions 1.3.0 or greater. If your PM IPDU is running an older firmware version, please follow the instructions in the manual that corresponds to the firmware currently installed on the PM IPDU. To upgrade PM IPDU firmware: 1.
13 CHAPTER 3 Accessing the PM IPDU via the Command Line Interface When using the PM IPDU independently of other Cyclades products, users and administrators may access the PM IPDU command line interface through a terminal emulation program. PM IPDU User Interface You may access the PM IPDU user interface by following the instructions provided in Direct console access on page 9. Depending on the PM IPDU’s boot status, either the Boot Menu or the Login Prompt will appear.
14 Cyclades PM IPDU Installer/Administrator/User Guide After a successful login, the PM IPDU command prompt appears after which you may use any of the commands described in this chapter. Commands NOTE: When a range of outlets is used in a command and the range spans more than one PM IPDU in a daisy chain, the range of outlets must not be specified by name. The range of outlets may only be specified by number in this situation. adduser The adduser command adds one username to the internal database.
Chapter 3: Accessing the PM IPDU via the Command Line Interface 15 Arguments IPDU number in a daisy chain or identification string set by the id command Value of the threshold current above which IPDU enters alarm condition. X|Y|Z Phase identification for three-phase model (PM42 IPDU) for which the alarm threshold will be set. If no phase is given, the threshold will be set to the same value for all phases A|B Segment identification for two-segment models (30/32A IPDU).
16 Cyclades PM IPDU Installer/Administrator/User Guide Arguments Outlet number, such as “5”, outlet name such as “sunfire”, or group of outlets such as “1, 3-5” Desired username Examples To assign outlet 4, 6, 7 and 8 to user tess, enter: pm>assign 4, 6-8 tess buzzer The buzzer command displays or changes the buzzer notification status. When set to “on”, a buzzer sounds when the current exceeds the threshold. This command is available to the admin user only.
Chapter 3: Accessing the PM IPDU via the Command Line Interface 17 For PM42 IPDUs: current [ X|Y|Z] For 30A IPDUs: current [ A|B] For other IPDU models: current [] Arguments IPDU number in the daisy chain or identification string set previously set by the id command X|Y|Z Phase identification for three-phase model (PM42 IPDU) reset Clears the saved peak current value A|B Segment identification for two-segment models (30/32A I
18 Cyclades PM IPDU Installer/Administrator/User Guide Arguments on Enables over current protection off Disables over current protection status Displays the current protection status Examples To display current protection status for all units, enter: pm>currentprotection status To enable current protection status for all units, enter: pm>currentprotection ON To disable current protection status for all units, enter: pm>currentprotection off NOTE: Current protection commands affect all IPDUs in the
Chapter 3: Accessing the PM IPDU via the Command Line Interface 19 dbsync The dbsync command synchronizes the user database for all PM IPDUs in the chain. This command is available to the admin user only. Syntax dbsync Arguments none Examples To synchronize the user database for all PM IPDUs in the chain, enter: pm>dbsync deluser The deluser command deletes one username from the internal database. This command is available to the admin user only.
20 Cyclades PM IPDU Installer/Administrator/User Guide NOTE: The decimal point will be at the top of the display when the display command is issued with 180-degree rotation on PM IPDUs with seven-segment displays. The PM42 IPDU has dot matrix display which will display values with the decimal point correctly positioned in inverted mode.
Chapter 3: Accessing the PM IPDU via the Command Line Interface 21 exit The exit command exits the session. Syntax exit Arguments none Examples To exit the current session, enter: pm>exit factory_default The factory_default command resets the unit to its factory configuration. When used with a daisy chain, and no argument is given, this command resets all units in the chain. This command is available to the admin user only.
22 Cyclades PM IPDU Installer/Administrator/User Guide Syntax help Arguments Any available command Examples To view the system help message for a specific command, enter the command followed by help. pm>syslog help To view the system help message for all commands, enter: pm>help humidity The humidity command displays the PM IPDU’s surrounding humidity and the maximum humidity the IPDU has registered (humidity peak). It may also be used to clear the saved peak humidity value.
Chapter 3: Accessing the PM IPDU via the Command Line Interface 23 hwocp The hwocp command without argument checks the status of the hardware overcurrent protection. When an overload of the PM IPDU with hwocp occurs, the hwocp will trip, similar to a conventional circuit breaker, and all outlets will be shut off. To reset the hwocp, remove the overload and issue the hwocp command with the “reset” argument. If no IPDU is specified, the “reset” argument resets all PM IPDUs in the daisy chain.
24 Cyclades PM IPDU Installer/Administrator/User Guide Arguments IPDU number in a daisy chain Identification string previously set by the id command no argument Displays the IDs of all PM IPDUs in the daisy chain If follows , or if the parameter is typed twice, the latest entry of the parameter updates the ID string.
Chapter 3: Accessing the PM IPDU via the Command Line Interface 25 Examples To display the interval of outlet 1, enter: pm>interval 1 To set the interval of outlets 2, 4, 5, and 6 to a value of 2.4, enter: pm>interval 2,4-6 2.4 NOTE: The PM42 IPDU will not accept entries with decimal places. list For the admin user, the list command lists all users that have been created and the outlets assigned to each of those users.
26 Cyclades PM IPDU Installer/Administrator/User Guide Examples To lock outlets 1, 2 and 6, enter: pm>lock 1,2,6 name The name command lists the outlet number as name . The name command is limited to 16 characters, cannot start with a number and commas (,) are not allowed. This command is available to the administrator user only.
Chapter 3: Accessing the PM IPDU via the Command Line Interface 27 Examples To turn all outlets off, enter: pm>off all To turn off outlets 2 through 7 (or all outlets except 1 and 10 in a single PM10 IPDU), enter the following. pm>off 2-9 on The on command turns an outlet or a group of outlets on. If more than one outlet is selected there will be an interval between outlets being powered on. The interval is defined by the interval command. This command works on outlets in a PM IPDU daisy chain.
28 Cyclades PM IPDU Installer/Administrator/User Guide passwd The passwd command sets a password. Regular users may change or set their own password only. The administrator may change his or her own password or any regular user’s password.
Chapter 3: Accessing the PM IPDU via the Command Line Interface 29 restore The restore command restores the configuration currently saved in Flash. This command is available to the admin user only. Syntax restore Arguments N/A Examples To restore the configuration currently saved in Flash, enter: pm>restore save The save command saves the current configuration in the Flash device built in to all PM IPDU units.
30 Cyclades PM IPDU Installer/Administrator/User Guide Arguments Outlet number, such as “5”, outlet name such as “sunfire”, or group of outlets such as “1, 3-5” all Displays the status of all outlets in a PM IPDU or PM IPDU daisy chain Examples To display the status of outlet 1, enter: pm>status 1 To display the status of all outlets, enter: pm>status all syslog The syslog command displays or changes the syslog notification status. This command is available to the admin user only.
Chapter 3: Accessing the PM IPDU via the Command Line Interface 31 temperature The temperature command displays the PM IPDU’s temperature and the maximum temperature the unit has registered (temperature peak). It may also be used to clear the saved peak temperature value.
32 Cyclades PM IPDU Installer/Administrator/User Guide Arguments Outlet number, such as “5”, outlet name such as “sunfire”, or group of outlets such as “1, 3-5” Desired username Examples To unassign outlet 2 and 4 from user diderot, enter: pm>unassign 2,4 diderot unlock The unlock command unlocks an outlet or group of outlets in the current state. The response to this command is a list of status lines, one per power port.
Chapter 3: Accessing the PM IPDU via the Command Line Interface 33 Arguments IPDU number in a daisy chain Identification string previously set by the id command If you wish to upgrade more than one IPDU, it is recommended that you upgrade the most remote IPDU first. Examples To upgrade IPDU 1, type: pm>upgrade 1 ver The ver command shows the current software version and hardware model information of the selected PM IPDU.
34 Cyclades PM IPDU Installer/Administrator/User Guide voltage The voltage command shows the true RMS voltage between two phases.
35 APP ENDICE S Appendices Appendix A: Specifications Table A.1: PM IPDU Specifications Unit Input Voltage Max Output Max Output Operating Current Each Outlet Temp Weight PM10-15A 100-125 VAC 15A (12A) 15A (12A) 10-50 ºC PM10-20A, PM10-L20A 100-125 VAC 20A (16A) 15A (12A) PM10-L30A 100-125 VAC 30A (24A) PM10i-10A Width Depth Height 3.64 kg 17 in 8 in 1.75 in 10-50 ºC 3.64 kg 17 in 8 in 1.75 in 15A (12A) 10-50 ºC 3.64 kg 17 in 8 in 1.75 in 100-240 VAC 10A 10A 10-50 ºC 3.
36 Cyclades PM IPDU Installer/Administrator/User Guide Power Cables Some PM models have an unterminated power cable. The color of the wires follows the standard color code: yellow/green is ground, blue is neutral and brown is live. Table A.2: PM42 IPDU Specifications Characteristics Electrical Input Voltage Three phases, phase to phase 208 VAC Max Input Current 24A Max Output Current Total 16A on any single bank (XY, YZ or XZ) -or13.
Appendices Table A.
38 Cyclades PM IPDU Installer/Administrator/User Guide Appendix B: Safety Instructions Follow the safety precautions in this document when installing and operating the PM IPDU. Safety Instructions Read all the following safety guidelines to protect yourself and your Cyclades PM. DANGER! All outlets of the PM IPDU output high voltage. Necessary precautions should be taken. DANGER! To help prevent electric shock, plug the PM IPDU into a properly grounded power source.
Appendices 39 GEFAHR! Auch nach Öffnung einer der beiden Sicherungen kann das Gerät noch unter Spannung über die Phasen- oder Nullleiterzufuhr stehen. Wichtig: Der PM IPDU ist für den Unternehmenseinsatz und den Gebrauch innerhalb von abgeschlossenen Gebäuden vorgesehen. Wichtig: Um den PM IPDU vor elektrischen Spannungsschwankungen zu schützen empfehlen wir den Einsatz von Überspannungsreglern, Spannungsglättern oder USVs.
40 Cyclades PM IPDU Installer/Administrator/User Guide Instruções de Segurança Leia e siga as diretrizes de segurança abaixo para sua proteção e de seu PM IPDU. PERIGO! Alta voltagem está presente em todas as tomadas do PM IPDU. As devidas precauções devem ser tomadas. PERIGO! Para evitar choques elétricos, conecte o PM IPDU a uma tomada devidamente aterrada. O cabo de força possui uma tomada com três pinos para ajudar a garantir que o devido aterramento seja feito.
Appendices 41 ¡PELIGRO! Existe la posibilidad de tensión en cualquier conector del PM IPDU, incluso si uno de los interruptores esta desabilitado. Importante: El PM IPDU se piensa para la empresa y el uso de interior solamente. Importante: Para ayudar a proteger el PM IPDU contra fluctuaciones de la corriente eléctrica, utilice un supresor de fluctuaciones, acondicionador de línea, o fuente de alimentación ininterrumpida.
42 Cyclades PM IPDU Installer/Administrator/User Guide Appendix C: Circuit Breakers The PM IPDU circuit breakers are designed to turn the power off to some or all of the PM IPDU outlets in case the rated current is exceeded. The circuit breaker mechanism for each PM IPDU model is explained in the following sections.
Appendices 43 PM10-L30A IPDU The PM10-L30A IPDU has two 15-amp circuit breakers. The first circuit breaker controls outlets 1 through 5 and the power supply to the controller; the second circuit breaker controls outlets 6 through 10. If the total current flow to outlets 6 through 10 exceeds 15 amps due to equipment connected to these outlets, then the second circuit breaker will trip, causing outlets 6 through 10 to shut down.
44 Cyclades PM IPDU Installer/Administrator/User Guide 7 3 1 2 1 2 3 4 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 5 6 Figure C.2: PM10i-L30A IPDU Circuit Breakers Table C.2: PM10i-L30A IPDU Circuit Breakers Descriptions Number Description Number Description 1 Controller 5 First Circuit Breaker 2 Power Supply 6 Second Circuit Breaker 3 15A to Outlets 1 - 5 7 Independent Power to Controller 4 15A to Outlets 6 - 10 PM10i-32A IPDU and PM10i-32Au IPDU The PM10i-32A IPDU has two 16-amp circuit breakers.
Appendices 45 Refer to Table C.5 to determine the time it takes for the circuit breaker to trip based on the amount of current overload. 3 1 2 1 2 3 4 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 5 6 Figure C.3: PM20-L30A IPDU Circuit Breakers Table C.
46 Cyclades PM IPDU Installer/Administrator/User Guide 7 3 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 4 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 5 6 Figure C.4: PM20i-L30A IPDU, PM20i-32A IPDU and PM20i-32Au IPDU Circuit Breakers Table C.
Appendices 47 Circuit breaker trip time Depending on the model, the PM IPDU uses either one 10 amp, one 20 amp, two 15 amp, or two 16 amp circuit breakers. Table C.5 shows the circuit breaker trip time for all PM IPDU models except the PM42 IPDU. Table C.5: Circuit Breaker Trip Time Current Load Trip Time 200% 5-30 seconds 300% 1.8-10 seconds 400% 0.9-5 seconds 500% 0.5-3.3 seconds 600% 0.38-2.3 seconds 800% 0.2-1.3 seconds 1000% 0.15-0.9 seconds Table C.
48 Cyclades PM IPDU Installer/Administrator/User Guide Appendix D: Technical Support Our Technical Support staff is ready to assist you with any installation or operating issues you encounter with your Avocent product. If an issue should develop, follow the steps below for the fastest possible service. To resolve an issue: 1. Check the pertinent section of this manual to see if the issue can be resolved by following the procedures outlined. 2. Check our web site at www.avocent.
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