Operation Overview
Eaton Advanced ePDU User’s Guide P-164000042—Rev 1
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Operation Mode DIP Switches
The dual in-line package (DIP) switches set the Operation mode for the ePDU. Table 7 and Figure 34 show the
settings and positions for various operation modes. Leave the DIP switches in their default position
(Switch 1/OFF and Switch 2/OFF) for normal operation.
Figure 34. Example Operation Mode DIP Switch Positions
Restarting the Network Management Card
The Network Management Card can be restarted by a hardware or software method. The Network
Management Card must be reset if a firmware upgrade is forced using the DIP switch configuration
Switch 1/ON and Switch 2/OFF. Neither method restarts the ePDU nor changes the power status of the outlets.
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IMPORTANT
Restarting the ePDU will not affect the output power or the connected equipment.
Hardware Restart
The Reset button is used to restart the internal Network Management Card by the hardware method.To restart
and enable the Network Management Card, insert a probe into the Reset opening (labeled R), press the
recessed button, and then retract the probe. The ePDU exits Firmware Upgrade mode (see Figure 35).
Table 7. DIP Switch Mode Settings
Switch 1
Switch 2
Operation Mode
Description
ON
ON
Serial upgrade of the LCD control board firmware
Use when upgrading the ePDU locally by using a DB9-to-RJ-45
cable.
ON
OFF
Upgrade of the Network Management Card firmware Use when upgrading the Network Management Card remotely
through the Ethernet network using FTP protocol.
OFF
ON
Read-only mode
The ePDU runs normally, but you cannot change any settings.
OFF
OFF
Operational mode
Default setting for normal operation.
NOTE
When using a hardware restart to restart the Network Management Card, there is
no mandatory check to ensure that the file system parameters are saved before
restarting.