5
Installation
2-5
Connect your equipment's input plugs
A
to the outlets
B
of the PDU. The LED
C
near each outlet
(Switched Models Only)
illuminates when the outlet is ready to
distribute live AC power. The digital load
meter
D
displays the total connected
equipment load in amps. Select models
provide additional load data. See the
Features
section for more information.
Note:
In order to minimize interference among
connected devices, connect each device to the
nearest PDU outlet and coil excess power cord
length.
Networking the PDU
Note:
The MAC address of the PDU (a 12-digit string in this format: 00 06 67 XX XX XX) is printed on a label
attached to the PDU enclosure.
If your network's DHCP server will assign a dynamic IP address to the PDU automatically, go to
Step
3-1
. If you will assign a static IP address to the PDU manually, go to Step
4-1
. If you are
uncertain which method to use, contact your network administrator for assistance before
continuing the installation process.
Dynamic IP Address Assignment
3-1
Connect Network Interface to
Network:
Connect a standard Ethernet
patch cable to your network using the
RJ45 Ethernet port on the PDU’s Network
Interface.
Note:
This port does not support PoE (Power
over Ethernet) applications.
The interface will attempt to obtain an IP address via DHCP. This may take as long as
several minutes, depending on your network environment.
3-2
Determine IP Address:
To identify the IP address assigned to the Network Interface,
contact your network administrator and provide the MAC address of the Network Interface.
You can also determine the IP address locally at the card.
Start a terminal emulation program, such as Tera Term Pro. Configure the COM port intended
for use by following these settings: 115.2 Kbps, 8, NONE, 1. Using the included RJ45 to DB9
cable (part number 73-1243), connect your PC to the PDU’s
CONFIG
port. When the login
prompt appears, login as
localadmin / localadmin
. When the Menu appears, navigate to "3-
Network Configuration", then to "1- IP Configuration". The assigned IP address will be displayed.
After you have determined the IP address, proceed to the
Test Network Connection
section.
Note:
You may wish to request a long-term lease period for the IP address, depending on your application.
Note:
PowerAlert Device Manager and the PDU’s Network Interface support both IPv4 and IPv6. The
card is set up by default to receive a DHCP address for IPv4, IPv6 or both. Receiving both addresses
allows connection to the card via either the IPv4 or IPv6 address.
3-1
2-5
A
B
C
D
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