User guide

C HAPTER 2: I NSTALLATION AND C ONFIGURATION 3
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This chapter explains how to install an Revelation PDU unit and configure it for network
connectivity.
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Before beginning the installation, perform the activities listed below:
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1. Remove the Revelation PDU unit and other equipment from the box in which they were
shipped. Refer to “Package Contents” in Chapter 1 for a complete list of the contents of the
box.
2. Compare the unit and serial number of the equipment with the number on the packing slip
located on the outside of the box and make sure they match.
3. Inspect the equipment carefully. If any of the equipment is damaged or missing, contact
Aphel’s Technical Support Department for assistance.
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1. Make sure the installation area is clean and free of extreme temperatures and humidity.
2. Allow sufficient space around the Revelation PDU for cabling and outlet connections.
3. Review the Safety Instructions listed in the beginning of this manual.
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An Equipment Setup Worksheet is provided in Appendix B. Use this worksheet to record the
model, serial number, and use of each device connected to the Revelation PDU.
As you add and remove devices, keep the worksheet up to date.
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You must connect the Revelation PDU to a computer to configure it. This is done by means of a
serial connection between the Revelation PDU and the computer. If you plan to use this
connection to log into the CLP command line interface, leave the cable connected after the
configuration is complete.
The computer must have a communications program such as HyperTerminal or Putty. You will
also need the null modem cable and connectors that were shipped with the Revelation PDU.
1. Take the null modem cable and connect the end with the RJ-45 connector to the port labeled
Serial on the front of the Revelation PDU.
Figure 2 Connect the Cable to the Revelation PDU
2. Plug the other end of the null modem cable (containing the DB9 connector) into the serial
port (COM) of the computer.
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To use the Web interface to administer the Revelation PDU, you must connect the Revelation
PDU to your local area network (LAN).
1. Take a standard Category 5e UTP cable and connect one end to the LAN port on the front of
the Revelation PDU.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to your LAN.