Black Box SWI080A-R3 User manual

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DECEMBER 2006
SWI080A-R3
Network Power Switch Jr.
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FCC AND IC RFI STATEMENTS
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
AND
INDUSTRY CANADA
RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference to radio communication.
It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing
device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC rules,
which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference
when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. Operation of
this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in which case
the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be
necessary to correct the interference.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emission from
digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of Industry Canada.
Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites
applicables aux appareils numériques de classe A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le
brouillage radioélectrique publié par Industrie Canada.

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NORMAS OFICIALES MEXICANAS (NOM)
ELECTRICAL SAFETY STATEMENT
INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD
1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes
de que el aparato eléctrico sea operado.
2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para
referencia futura.
3. Todas las advertencias en el aparato eléctrico y en sus instrucciones de
operación deben ser respetadas.
4. Todas las instrucciones de operación y uso deben ser seguidas.
5. El aparato eléctrico no deberá ser usado cerca del agua—por ejemplo,
cerca de la tina de baño, lavabo, sótano mojado o cerca de una alberca,
etc..
6. El aparato eléctrico debe ser usado únicamente con carritos o pedestales
que sean recomendados por el fabricante.
7. El aparato eléctrico debe ser montado a la pared o al techo sólo como sea
recomendado por el fabricante.
8. Servicio—El usuario no debe intentar dar servicio al equipo eléctrico más
allá a lo descrito en las instrucciones de operación. Todo otro servicio
deberá ser referido a personal de servicio calificado.
9. El aparato eléctrico debe ser situado de tal manera que su posición no
interfiera su uso. La colocación del aparato eléctrico sobre una cama,
sofá, alfombra o superficie similar puede bloquea la ventilación, no se
debe colocar en libreros o gabinetes que impidan el flujo de aire por los
orificios de ventilación.

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NOM STATEMENT
10. El equipo eléctrico deber ser situado fuera del alcance de fuentes de calor
como radiadores, registros de calor, estufas u otros aparatos (incluyendo
amplificadores) que producen calor.
11. El aparato eléctrico deberá ser connectado a una fuente de poder sólo del
tipo descrito en el instructivo de operación, o como se indique en el
aparato.
12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la
polarización del equipo no sea eliminada.
13. Los cables de la fuente de poder deben ser guiados de tal manera que no
sean pisados ni pellizcados por objetos colocados sobre o contra ellos,
poniendo particular atención a los contactos y receptáculos donde salen
del aparato.
14. El equipo eléctrico debe ser limpiado únicamente de acuerdo a las
recomendaciones del fabricante.
15. En caso de existir, una antena externa deberá ser localizada lejos de las
lineas de energia.
16. El cable de corriente deberá ser desconectado del cuando el equipo no
sea usado por un largo periodo de tiempo.
17. Cuidado debe ser tomado de tal manera que objectos liquidos no sean
derramados sobre la cubierta u orificios de ventilación.
18. Servicio por personal calificado deberá ser provisto cuando:
A: El cable de poder o el contacto ha sido dañado; u
B: Objectos han caído o líquido ha sido derramado dentro del
aparato; o
C: El aparato ha sido expuesto a la lluvia; o
D: El aparato parece no operar normalmente o muestra un cambio en
su desempeño; o
E: El aparato ha sido tirado o su cubierta ha sido dañada.

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TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL
Mac is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
BLACK BOX and the Double Diamond logo are
registered trademarks of BB Technologies, Inc.
Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds.
Windows is either a registered trademark or a trademark
of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or
other countries.
Netscape Navigator is a registered trademark of
Netscape Communications Corporation.
Telnet is a trademark of Telnet Communications, Inc.
UL is a registered trademark of Underwriters
Laboratories Inc.
UNIX is a registered trademark of UNIX System
Laboratories, Inc.
Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are
acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
When using this product, follow these basic safety
precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and
injury.
1. Read and understand all instructions.
2. Follow all warnings marked on the product.
3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before
cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol
cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
4. Do not use this product in an outdoor
environment or near water (for example, near a
bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub,
in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool).
5. Do not place this product on an unstable cart,
stand, or table. The product may fall, causing
serious damage.
6. Slots and openings are provided for ventilation to
protect the product from overheating. These
openings should not be blocked or covered. The
openings should never be blocked by placing the
product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar

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surface. This product should never be placed in a
built-in installation unless proper ventilation is
provided.
7. This product should be operated only from the
type of power source indicated on the label. If you
are not sure of the type of power supply to your
home, consult your local power company.
8. This product is equipped with a three-wire
grounding-type plug (a plug that has a third
[grounding] pin). This plug will only fit into a
grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety
feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into
the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your
obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety features
of the grounding-type plug by using a 3-to-2 prong
adapter at the receptacle. Using this type of
adapter may result in electrical shock and/or
damage to this product.
9. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord.
Do not put this product where the cord will be
abused by persons walking on it.
10. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords
as this can result in electric shock.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
11. Never push objects of any kind into this product
through slots, as they may touch dangerous
voltage points or short out parts that could result
in fire or electrical shock. Never spill liquid on the
product.
12. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not
disassemble this product; instead, take it to a
qualified service person when service or repair
work is required. Opening or removing covers may
expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks.
Incorrect re-assembly can cause electric shock
when the appliance is subsequently used.
13. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer
servicing to qualified service personnel under the
following conditions:
a. When the power supply cord or plug is
damaged or frayed.
b. If liquid has been spilled into the product.
c. If the product has been exposed to rain or
water.

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d. If the product does not operate normally by
following the operating instructions. Adjust
only those controls that are covered by the
operating instructions. Improper adjustment of
other controls may result in damage and will
often require extensive work by a qualified
technician to restore the product to normal
operation.
e. If the product has been dropped or has been
damaged.
f. If the product exhibits a distinct change in
performance.
14. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless
type) during a electrical storm. There may be a
remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
15. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in
the vicinity of the leak.
16. Do not exceed the maximum output rating of the
auxiliary power receptacle.

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CONTENTS
Contents
Chapter Page
1. Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.1 Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.2 Applications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.3 Multiple Control Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
2.3.1 Auto-Ping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
2.3.2 Heartbeat Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
2.3.3 Switch Control Programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
2.3.4 Direct TCP Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3. Hardware Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3.1 Power Connectors and Switches . . . . . . . . . . 19
3.2 Ethernet Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3.3 AC Power Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
4. Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

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Contents (continued)
Chapter Page
5. Web Browser Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
5.1 Password Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
5.2 Control and Status Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
5.3 Setup Pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
5.3.1 Device Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
5.3.2 TCP/IP Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
5.3.3 Auto-Ping Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
5.3.4 Heartbeat Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
5.3.5 Power Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
5.3.6 System Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
5.3.7 Home. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
6. Advanced Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
6.1 Auto-Ping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
6.1.1 Auto-Ping Setup Page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
6.1.2 Using Auto-Ping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
6.2 Heartbeat Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
6.2.1 Heartbeat Setup Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
6.2.2 Using Heartbeat Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
6.2.3 Using the Heartbeat Program . . . . . . . . . 50

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CONTENTS
Chapter Page
6.3 Control Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
6.4 Direct TCP/Telnet Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
7. User Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
8. Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
8.1 Calling Black Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
8.2 Shipping and Packaging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
NOTE
The Network Power Switch Jr. is referred to as iBoot in the
software that you received. These names are shown in
some of the illustrations in this manual.

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1. Specifications
Software Requirements: Netscape Navigator®3.0 or
higher; Internet Explorer 3.0 or higher
Input Cord: 16 AWG x 3C 10A 250, UL®/CSA/VDE
rated
Connectors: Power In: (1) IEC-320 male plug;
Power Out: (1) IEC-320 receptacle;
Network: (2) RJ-45 10/100BASE-T Ethernet
Indicators: LEDs: (2) Link, (1) Power
Power: Voltage Range: 105–240 VAC, autosensing;
50/60 Hz;
Maximum Capacity: 12 amps @ 105–125 VAC;
10 amps @ 210–240 VAC
Size: 2.3"H x 4.5"W x 6"D (5.8 x 11.4 x 15.2 cm)
Weight: 1.3 lb. (0.6 kg)

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CHAPTER 2: Introduction
2. Introduction
2.1 Overview
The Network Power Switch Jr. is a network-attached,
IP-addressed, Web-controlled AC power switch. Anyone
with a Web browser can access the switch for power on,
off, or power cycle (reboot or power burst). The switch
is password-protected for security. It also uses
international standard IEC-320 connections and has
an autosensing power supply (105–240 VAC). The
switch handles circuits up to 12 amps (10 amps at
210–240 VAC).
2.2 Applications
Uses for the Network Power Switch Jr. include:
• Remotely reboot any device, such as routers,
servers, kiosks, etc. The device to be rebooted
need not be attached to the network.
• Secure sensitive devices by keeping them powered
off when not in use. This prevents hackers from
seeing them at all times.
• Power down equipment when not needed for
power savings and to save on wear and tear.

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• Power up alert devices such as sirens, lamps,
messages, or control environmental systems such
as heaters, coolers, pumps, etc.
Figure 2-1 shows the Network Power Switch Jr. in a
typical application.
Figure 2-1. Power your Ethernet devices remotely
via the Network Power Switch Jr.
2.3 Multiple Control Functions
In addition to the Web control capabilities, the switch
features several other ways to operate automatically
(auto-ping, heartbeat monitor) or under computer
control (remote control program, direct
TCP/IP/Telnet™ control). For details about auto-ping,
PC with
Web Browser Internet or
Intranet
Dual 10/100
Ethernet
Network Power
Switch Jr.
Server

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see Sections 2.3.1 and 6.1. For more information about
heartbeat monitor, see Sections 2.3.2 and 6.2. For details
about the switch’s remote control program or
TCP/IP/Telnet control, see Sections 2.3.3 and 2.3.4.
2.3.1 A UTO -P ING
Simply put, during auto-ping, the switch pings the
network device.
Auto-ping allows the switch to automatically detect failed
equipment and perform a timed reboot or other power
control function (like turning on an indicator or siren).
Three options are available: local ping, remote ping,
and remote alarm. Figure 2-2 shows the local ping
option, Figure 2-3 shows the remote ping option, and
Figure 2-4 shows the remote ping with alarm option.
Local Ping
Set any IP address to be periodically pinged. When the
switch no longer detects a response from the address,
the programmed power control function is activated.
See Figure 2-2.

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Figure 2-2. Local ping: The Network Power Switch Jr. monitors the
local device and automatically reboots it if there is no response.
Remote Ping Options
Put the Network Power Switch Jr. at a central facility to
monitor a remote system (see Figure 2-3) and power up
an alert (see Figure 2-4) when the remote device no
longer responds.
Figure 2-3. Remote ping: The Network Power Switch Jr. monitors the
network connection and reboots when there is no response.
PC with
Web Browser Internet or
Intranet
10/100
Ethernet
Network Power
Switch Jr.
Response
Ping
Ping
Response

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Figure 2-4. Remote ping: The Network Power Switch Jr. monitors the
remote device and powers up an alarm when there is no response.
2.3.2 H EARTBEAT M ONITOR
Like the auto-ping in reverse, heartbeat monitor enables
an Ethernet device to send a message (ping) to the
switch. (The device pings the switch in heartbeat
monitor, as opposed to the switch pinging the device, as
in auto-ping.) If the switch does not receive the message
(ping), it will perform the programmed power control
function.
2.3.3 S
WITCH C ONTROL P ROGRAMS
Two applications simplify switch operation. The control
program operates one switch from a command line or
application. The control center allows control of
Response
Ping