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1. Introduction
Electronic equipment sometimes "locks-up" requiring a service call just to flip the power switch
to perform a simple reboot. RPS Series Remote Power Switches give you the ability to perform
this function remotely. If secure remote access is an issue, you can communicate through Perle’s
IOLAN DS product line to securely manage the power status of your electronic equipment.
To configure your environment for an RPS and a Perle IOLAN DS product, refer to the SCS/SDS/
STS User’s Guide. When you are using the RPS independently, point your browser to the RPS’s
IP Address, enter the secure user name and password, and you’re just a click away from remote
power On, Off or Reboot.
Intelligent Power Control
In addition to web browser access, the RPS can also communicate over any TCP/IP network
using standard Telnet, or out-of-band using an external modem and basic VT100 type terminal
emulation.
Security Features and Co-Location Features
To ensure security, web browser access requires the user to enter an assigned user name and
password. The RPS provides two levels of operational passwords; the System Administrator
Level, which allows access to all configuration and switching functions, and the User Level,
which only allows access to assigned plugs and cannot be used to change unit configuration.
The RPS also includes an address specific IP security mask, which can be employed to prevent
unauthorized network access to the RPS command mode.
Easy to Configure, Easy to Use
The RPS can be configured over the network, via modem, or locally via the RPS SetUp port.
Easy to use commands let you assign a location name, set system parameters and view plug
status. Outlets can be switched On, Off, or booted using plug numbers or names.
