Geist Upgradable PDU User manual

Upgradable PDU
Instruction Manual
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Upgradeable PDU Instruction Manual
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Table of Contents
Introduction 4
................................................................................................................................... 4Welcome
About this Manual 6
................................................................................................................................... 6Revision History
................................................................................................................................... 6Organization of the Manual
................................................................................................................................... 7Audience Profile
................................................................................................................................... 7On-line Documentation
................................................................................................................................... 7Reporting Document Errors
................................................................................................................................... 7Conventions
.......................................................................................................................................................... 7Softw are
.......................................................................................................................................................... 8Hardw are
.......................................................................................................................................................... 9Safety
.......................................................................................................................................................... 10Figures
.......................................................................................................................................................... 10Tables
Chapter 1 - Product Specifications 11
................................................................................................................................... 11Product Specifications
.......................................................................................................................................................... 11Overview
.......................................................................................................................................................... 11Environmental
......................................................................................................................................................... 11Temperature
......................................................................................................................................................... 11Humidity
......................................................................................................................................................... 12Elevation
.......................................................................................................................................................... 12Electrical
......................................................................................................................................................... 12Receptacle Ratings
.......................................................................................................................................................... 12Netw orking
......................................................................................................................................................... 12Ethernet
......................................................................................................................................................... 12Protocols
......................................................................................................................................................... 12User Interfaces
.......................................................................................................................................................... 13Regulatory Compliance
......................................................................................................................................................... 13Underw riters Laboratories (UL)
......................................................................................................................................................... 13Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
......................................................................................................................................................... 13RoHS/WEEE
Chapter 2 - Installation 15
................................................................................................................................... 15Pre-Installation
................................................................................................................................... 16Installation
.......................................................................................................................................................... 17Mounting
......................................................................................................................................................... 17Full Length Brackets
......................................................................................................................................................... 18Mini "L" Brackets (SLB-4)
......................................................................................................................................................... 18Vertical Extension Brackets (VCB-1)
......................................................................................................................................................... 19Toolless Mounting Hardw are (11621)
......................................................................................................................................................... 19Toolless Full Length Brackets (TLFL)

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......................................................................................................................................................... 20Single Side Mount 2 Unit Brackets (TSMX2)
......................................................................................................................................................... 20Offset/Side Mount Brackets (EZB-1)
......................................................................................................................................................... 217" Extension Brackets (XB-7)
......................................................................................................................................................... 21Flush Mount Brackets (FM)
......................................................................................................................................................... 22Adjustable Mount Brackets (AM)
......................................................................................................................................................... 22Panel Mount Brackets (PM)
......................................................................................................................................................... 2323" Conversion Mounting Brackets (23-RM)
......................................................................................................................................................... 23Cable Mount Brackets (CMB-1)
......................................................................................................................................................... 2419" Horizontal/Panel Mount Brackets (7938)
.......................................................................................................................................................... 25Netw ork Setup
Chapter 3 - Setup 30
................................................................................................................................... 30Interchangeable Monitoring Device
................................................................................................................................... 49Web Interface
.......................................................................................................................................................... 49Sens ors Page
......................................................................................................................................................... 49Overview
......................................................................................................................................... 50Configuration and Operation
......................................................................................................................................................... 52Alarms & Warnings
......................................................................................................................................... 54Add/Modify Alarms & Warnings
................................................................................................................................... 57System
.......................................................................................................................................................... 57Users
.......................................................................................................................................................... 60Netw ork
.......................................................................................................................................................... 61Web Server
.......................................................................................................................................................... 61Display
.......................................................................................................................................................... 62Email
.......................................................................................................................................................... 64SNMP
.......................................................................................................................................................... 65Syslog
.......................................................................................................................................................... 66Adm in
.......................................................................................................................................................... 66Locale
.......................................................................................................................................................... 67Utilities
................................................................................................................................... 69Help
.......................................................................................................................................................... 69Info
.......................................................................................................................................................... 69Support Site
Chapter 4 - Final Checkout 70
................................................................................................................................... 70Final Checkout
.......................................................................................................................................................... 70Technical Support
......................................................................................................................................................... 70Resetting PDU
......................................................................................................................................................... 70Service and Maintenance
......................................................................................................................................................... 70More Technical Support
......................................................................................................................................................... 71Using Microsoft Exchange as an SMTP server
................................................................................................................................... 72Product-Specific Safety Notices
.......................................................................................................................................................... 72General Safety
.......................................................................................................................................................... 72Live Circuits Safety
.......................................................................................................................................................... 72Equipm ent Grounding
.......................................................................................................................................................... 73Electrostatic Discharge
.......................................................................................................................................................... 73Explosive Environm ent
.......................................................................................................................................................... 73Servicing and Adjustments
.......................................................................................................................................................... 73Repairs and Modifications

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Introduction
Welcome
Notice to Users
Geist, a division of PCE, Inc., reserves the right to make changes to this document
without notice to any user or reseller of this product. Geist, a division of PCE, Inc., also
reserves the right to substitute or terminate distribution of this document, with no
obligation to notify any person or party of such substitutions or terminations.
Copyrights
© 2017 - Geist, a division of
PCE, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Trademarks
All Trademarks contained herein are registered to Geist, a division of PCE, Inc.
Use and Disclosure Restrictions
The software and documentation contained in this publication are copyrighted
materials.
Recovery Act Buy American
Geist products adhere to the Buy American provisions of the American Recovery and
Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act). All Geist goods manufactured in our Lincoln,
Nebraska, plant have undergone substantial transformation during production.
Trade Agreements Act (TAA)
Geist goods manufactured in our Lincoln, Nebraska, plant have undergone substantial
transformation during production. These Geist products adhere to U.S. Trade
Agreements Act and can be supplied for GSA Schedules and other government
contracts.
Geist Policy on Conflict Minerals
This document details Geist’s corporate policy regarding the use of conflict minerals.
The policy expressed in this document should be considered to cover the Geist and
Geist Europe divisions of PCE Inc.

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Section 1502 of the Dodd-Frank Act which was passed by the US Congress in 2010
requires certain companies to annually disclose their use of conflict minerals. Conflict
minerals covered under this act include tantalum, tin, tungsten, and gold.
Although Geist is not directly subjected to the requirements of the Dodd-Frank Act,
Geist recognizes that all companies within the electronics manufacturing industry
supply chain are impacted by this legislation. Geist supports the intent of the law,
which is the reduction of violence within the Democratic Republic of the Congo and will
take several actions to both advance the goals of the Dodd-Frank Act and to provide
exceptional support to our customers.
·Geist will work with our direct suppliers to identify purchased components and
materials that contain tin, tantalum, tungsten or gold.
·Geist will work with our direct suppliers to trace sources of any tin, tantalum,
tungsten or gold used in our products back to the smelter.
·Geist will document our efforts to trace tin, tantalum, tungsten, and gold minerals
back to the smelter and will accurately report the results to our customers.
·Geist will continue to monitor industry progress in identifying conflict-free smelters
and will adjust corporate policy as the electronics supply chain becomes more fully
documented.
Geist will not require that our direct suppliers source only conflict-free minerals until an
adequate number of smelters has been reliably identified and audited by The Electronic
Industry Citizenship Coalition (EICC) and the Global e-Sustainability Initiative (GeSI) to
service the electronic industry supply chain. Mandating a conflict-free supply chain
before an adequate number of smelters has been identified will prohibit the use of all
tin, tantalum, tungsten, and gold originating in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
and surrounding countries. This prohibition would cut off the sole income source for
many artisanal miners within the region and may result in increased violence within the
Democratic Republic of the Congo in direct opposition to the goals of the Dodd-Frank
Act. Geist will work continuously with our direct suppliers in order to annually increase
the percentage of documented conflict-free minerals that are used in our products until
all products can be certified as conflict-free.
WEEE Declaration
Geist Europe is obligated to finance the cost of the collection, treatment, recovery and
environmentally sound disposal of all products sold by Geist Europe into the UK market
this includes:
·New WEEE (displaying ‘the crossed out wheeled bin symbol’) that Geist Europe has
placed onto the market after the 13th August 2005; and
·Historic WEEE (not displaying ‘the crossed out wheeled bin symbol’), when Geist
Europe is supplying new WEEE that is intended to replace the historic WEEE and is
of equivalent type or fulfills the same function even if the historic WEEE was
manufactured by a third party.
Please contact Geist Europe on 01823 275100 for further details or to arrange collection.
(UK Only)
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All reasonable efforts have been made to assure the accuracy of this document from
any technical or typographical errors or omissions. Geist, a division of PCE, Inc., and its
affiliates disclaim responsibility for any labor, materials, or costs incurred as a result of
usage of this document. Nor shall Geist, a division of PCE, Inc., and its affiliates be
liable for any damages, inclusive of loss of profits or data, arising from the use of or in
connection with this document.
Geist, a division of PCE, Inc., reserves the right to make changes to this document
without notice to any user or reseller of this product. Geist, a division of PCE, Inc., also
reserves the right to substitute or terminate distribution of this document, with no
obligation to notify any person or party of such substitutions or terminations.
© 2017 - Geist, a division of
PCE, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Rev 03/3/2017
About this Manual
This document provides an overview of Geist product(s), the major topics covered include:
·Copyright, Trademarks, and Disclosure Restrictions.
·Instructions for installing, powering and using the equipment.
·Information that will aid in managing and maintaining the equipment.
Revision History
Revision
Date
Notes
Approved By
0.0
3/2/2017
Initial Version
JB
Organization of the Manual
This Geist document contains the following product information:
·Product Specifications - This chapter describes the major product characteristics and its
functional role within the system. Where appropriate, reference to cabling among product
components and to other Geist product(s) is provided.
·Installation - This chapter provides installation information for the preparation and use of
Geist products as well as procedures required to adequately mechanically and
electrically attach Geist product into supporting systems.
·Setup - This chapter provides instructions on power-up procedures after product
installation and configuration of the software and features.
·Final Checkout - Technical Support guidelines and safety information are provided in this
chapter.

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Audience Profile
This document is intended for use by authorized technicians experienced with same of
similar product types and for personnel requiring guidance for equipment installation,
operation, maintenance, and support.
On-line Documentation
This document is available on-line and within the corresponding Geist Product Manuals .
Additional Geist product supporting Videos , Product Literature and Case Studies can be
found on the Geist Resource page.
Product firmware updates can be found and downloaded from the Geist Support site, under
Firmware Updates .
Should this product fail within its warranty period and be in need of repair or replacement, a
Return Material Authorization may be obtained on-line from the RMA Form link located within
the Geist Support site.
Reporting Document Errors
Should you discover any error or identify a deficiency in this document, please take time to
contact us at the following email address:
[e-mail]
Please be sure to provide us with the document name, part number, and page number(s).
Also, please provide us with description of the error or the deficiency for the document. If
you would like for us to contact you, please provide us with your name and contact
information.
Thank you for your time. We appreciate any comments and feedback you can provide.
Conventions
The information contained within this document is established around the framework of various
conventions, which are defined as follows:
Software
·Release Management: Product name, Version control ; (GU V 3.0.0)
oProduct Name: Name of Hardware Platform
oVersion control: V(ersion) Platform #, Major #, Minor #

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Hardware
Product Classification
oPower Distribution Unit
Basic
Monitored only
Switched only
Monitored + Switched
oEnvironmental Monitoring
oCooling
oData Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM)
Figure 1 Overlay Symbiology Guide
Figure 1 The chart above depicts the symbols used on Geist overlays.

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Safety
This document contains varying levels of alerts pertaining to product and user safety. The
alerts are visually presented with graphics and text per Geist equipment guidelines.
The representations are:
DANGER
INDICATES AN IMMINENT HAZARDOUS SITUATION WHICH, IF NOT
AVOIDED, WILL RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
WARNING
INDICATES A POTENTIAL HAZARDOUS SITUATION WHICH, IF NOT
AVOIDED, COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
CAUTION
INDICATES A POTENTIAL HAZARDOUS SITUATION WHICH, IF NOT
AVOIDED, COULD RESULT IN PRODUCT DAMAGE AND MINOR TO
MODERATE INJURY.
NOTE
Provides useful information that is beneficial for operation and usage of
this product.

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Figures
Figures presented in this document are identified and designated as
follows:
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Example:
Figure 1-1 Name and/or Title goes here
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Chapter 1 - Product Specifications
Product Specifications
Overview
The Geist Upgradeable (GU) PDU gives data center managers the flexibility to install the intelligence
required today, with the option to upgrade technology as needs evolve. From basic power to power
monitoring, the Geist Upgradeable product line adapts to a business' needs now and in the future.
To establish this upgrade path, Geist engineers took the robust PDU design and incorporated an
Interchangeable Monitoring Device (IMD). Geist PDUs last for many years, and with the IMD design,
businesses will be able to upgrade their PDUs to newer monitoring technologies in the future without
having to replace the entire PDU. The hot-swappable IMD can be changed out in a few simple steps,
without interrupting power to critical servers.
Environmental
The operational environmental limits pertaining to Temperature, Humidity and Elevation are
as defined below.
Temperature
Table 1-1 Temperature Limits
Minimum
Maximum
Operating
10°C (50°F)
45°C (113°F) (standard models)
60°C (140°F) (high temperature models)
Storage
-25°C (13°F)
65°C (149°F)
Humidity
Table 1-2 Humidity Limits
Minimun
Maximum
Operating
5%
95% (non-condensing)
Storage
5%
95% (non-condensing)

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Elevation
Table 1-3 Elevation Limits
Minimun
Maximum
Operating
0 m (0 ft)
3,050 m (10,000 ft)
Storage
0 m (0 ft)
15,240 m (50,000 ft)
Electrical
Electrical product characteristics an performance are defined below. Also, please see the
product nameplate for additional rating limits.
Receptacle Ratings
Table 1-4 Receptacle Ratings
Type
Ratings
NEMA 5-15R or L5-15R
125Vac, 15A
NEMA 5-20R or L5-20R
125Vac, 20A
NEMA 6-20R or L6-20R
250Vac, 20A
NEMA L5-30R
125Vac, 30A
NEMA L6-30R
250Vac, 30A
IEC-60320 C13
250Vac, 10A (UL & CSA 15A, 250Vac)
IEC-60320 C19
250Vac, 16A (UL & CSA 20A, 250Vac)
Networking
The product communications requirements are identified below.
Ethernet
The Ethernet link speed for this product is: 10/100 Mb; full duplex.
Protocols
The communications protocols supported by this product include:
ARP, IPv4, IPv6, ICMP, ICMPv6, NDP, TCP, UDP, DNS, HTTP, HTTPS, SMTP, SMTPS, DHCP,
SNMP (v1/v2c/v3), and Syslog.
User Interfaces
This product supports the following user interfaces:
SNMP, Web GUI, and JSON API.

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Regulatory Compliance
Geist products are regulated for Safety, Emissions, and Environment Impact per the below agencies
and policies.
Underwriters Laboratories (UL)
UL Standards are used to assess products; test components, materials, systems and performance;
and evaluate environmentally sustainable products, renewable energies, food and water products,
recycling systems and other innovative technologies.
The UL standards specific to this equipment are as noted on the device nameplate.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulates interstate and international communications
by radio, television, wire, satellite, and cable in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and U.S.
territories. An independent U.S. government agency overseen by Congress, the commission is the
United States' primary authority for communications laws, regulation and technological innovation.
The FCC standards specific to this equipment are:
This Class A device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
WARNING
Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this
equipment.
RoHS/WEEE
WEEE stands for Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment. WEEE Directive 2002/96/EC
mandates the treatment, recovery and recycling of electric and electronic equipment (90% ends up in
landfills). All applicable products in the EU market must pass WEEE compliance and carry the
"Wheelie Bin" sticker.
RoHS, also known as Lead-Free, stands for Restriction of Hazardous Substances. RoHS, also known
as Directive 2002/95/EC, originated in the European Union and restricts the use of six hazardous
materials found in electrical and electronic products. All applicable products in the EU market after July
1, 2006 must pass RoHS compliance. RoHS impacts the entire electronics industry and many electrical
products as well.

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RoHS specifies maximum levels for the following six restricted materials:
·Lead (Pb): < 1000 ppm
·Mercury (Hg): < 100 ppm
·Cadmium (Cd): < 100 ppm
·Hexavalent Chromium: (Cr VI) < 1000 ppm
·Polybrominated Biphenyls (PBB): < 1000 ppm
·Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDE): < 1000 ppm
·Bis(2-Ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP): < 1000 ppm
·Benzyl butyl phthalate (BBP): < 1000 ppm
·Dibutyl phthalate (DBP): < 1000 ppm
·Diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP): < 1000 ppm
See product label for RoHS/WEEE compliance marks.

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Chapter 2 - Installation
Pre-Installation
·For standard temperature models, the ambient temperature of the installation location, such as
an IT rack, should be no greater than 45°C if the PDU is loaded to its full nameplate current
rating. The ambient temperature of the installation location should be not greater than 60°C if
the PDU normal current load is a maximum 50% of the nameplate and individual receptacle
ratings. (Note: load up to full nameplate rating are permitted during short term abnormal
operating conditions).
·Install the PDU such that the amount of airflow required for safe operation of equipment is not
compromised.
·Mount the PDU so that a hazardous condition is not achieved due to uneven mechanical
loading.
·Follow nameplate ratings when connecting equipment to the branch circuit. Take into
consideration the effect that overloading of the circuits might have on overcurrent protection
and supplied wiring.
·The PDU relies on the building installation for protection from overcurrent. A certified
overcurrent protection device is required in the building installation. The overcurrent protection
device should be sized according to the PDU’s nameplate ratings and local/national electrical
code.
·Reliable earthing of rack-mount equipment should be maintained. Particular attention should
be given to supply connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit. The PDU
must be connected to an earthed socket outlet.
·PDU is intended for restricted-access locations. Only qualified service personnel should
install and access the PDU.
·For pluggable equipment, install the PDU so the input plug or appliance coupler may be
disconnected for service.
·The PDU is intended for indoor use only. Do not install the unit in wet or outdoor
environments, and do not install it next to water tanks or plumbing.
·The PDU is intended for use with TN, TT, or IT power supply systems.

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Installation
1. Using appropriate hardware, mount unit to rack. See next section for examples.
2. Plug PDU into an appropriately-rated and protected branch-circuit receptacle.
3. Plug in the devices to be powered by the PDU.
4. Turn on each device connected to the PDU. Sequential power-up is recommended to avoid high
inrush current.

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Mounting
Optional brackets sold separately.
Full Length Brackets
Figure 2-1 Full Length Bracket

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Mini "L" Brackets (SLB-4)
Figure 2-2 Mini L Brackets
Vertical Extension Brackets (VCB-1)
Figure 2-3 Vertical Extension Brackets

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Toolless Mounting Hardware (11621)
Figure 2-4 Toolless Mounting Hardware
Toolless Full Length Brackets (TLFL)
Figure 2-5 Toolless Full Length Brackets

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Single Side Mount 2 Unit Brackets (TSMX2)
Figure 2-6 Single Side Mount 2 Units Brackets
Offset/Side Mount Brackets (EZB-1)
Figure 2-7 Offset/Side Mount Brackets