Siemon PowerMax™ User Manual v1.3.0
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1 PowerMax Introduction
The PowerMax PDU (Intelligent Power Distribution Unit) is a network manageable device that
provides power monitoring, control and management to equipment mounted in racks within a data
center through LAN or WAN. Siemon PowerMax PDUs offer many connection methods including
Web interface (HTTP or HTTPS), Serial connection, Telnet or SNMP.
1.1 Functions
1.1.1 Monitoring function
Monitor the current, voltage, power (kW) and energy consumption (kWh) and environment status (e.g.
temperature, humidity and water sensors) via IP and local LCD screen.
1.1.2 Controlling function
Switch on/off individual outlets; sequential power on/off
1.1.3 Maintaining outlet state
Keep the on/off condition of each outlet after resetting.
1.1.4 User-defined alarms
Set the threshold of current, temperature and humidity alarms.
1.1.5 System default alarms
Send a warning when the total PDU current or individual current (Smart and Managed only) are
exceeded; also for sensors
1.1.5.1 Alarm methods
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Alarm information shown on LCD screen
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Audible buzzer
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Alarm parameter value flashes on web interface
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E-mail can be sent to a system administrator
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SNMP sends Trap alerts.
1.1.6 Daisy-chain
Up to 5 units can be connected using one IP address
1.1.7 User management
Individually configurable user rights. Users can be assigned to different user groups with different
rights. User group rights are managed by Administrator
1.1.8 Remote access
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Web interface
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HTTP
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HTTPS
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SNMP (v1 / v2c / v3)
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Telnet
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Serial console.
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Multi-user operation and software update through web interface.