User guide
DX POWER SWITCH 8 PORT
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2. Introduction
The DX Power Switch 8 Port from Minicom is a power management system
consisting of 2 units.
The DX Power Switch-Standalone can be used as a stand-alone device to control
over IP, 8 IEC power sockets. The number of controlled sockets can be extended to
16, 24, 32 or 40 by cascading 1 to 4 DX Power Switch-Slave.
The DX Power Switch-Slave has a Serial RS232 interface used to control
individually its 8 power sockets either through an DX Power Switch-Standalone or
through any device using a serial RS232 connection (PC, Console server...). By
cascading up to 4 DX Power Switch-Slave, it is possible to control up to 32 sockets
via one serial port.
The Standalone unit has a built-in Web server, an Ethernet and a Serial RS232
connection. It controls the power supply of 8 power sockets either remotely
through a Network (Intranet or Internet) or locally through the serial RS232
connection. It can control up to 40 sockets by connecting up to 4 DX Power
Switch-Slave.
Using two separate power inlets and the optional Twin mode you can control two
power sockets simultaneously, making it the ideal solution to control servers using
redundant power supplies.
DX Power Switch-Slave has a Serial RS232 connection. It controls the power
supply of 8 sockets through its Serial RS232 connection. It can control up to 32
sockets by cascading up to 4 DX Power Switch-Slave. It has two separate power
inlets to increase security and the load available on the power sockets.
3. Pre-installation guidelines
"DX Power Switch" refers to both the above devices.
The DX Power Switch must be installed by qualified personnel using these
installation instructions. The manufacturer disclaims all responsibility in case of
bad utilization or use with equipment that may cause personal injury or material
damage.
This equipment is designed to be installed on a dedicated circuit that must have a
circuit breaker or fuse protection.
The electrical power sockets used must be close to the DX Power Switch and easily
accessible.
Check that the power cables, plugs and sockets are in good condition.