Minuteman Rpm 1609 User manual

MINUTEMAN®RPM™– Remote Power Manager

The MINUTEMAN RPM (Remote Power Manager) is the

ultimate power nerve center for controlling multiple

network devices and services. With the RPM, you can

individuallycontrolACpowerforuptoeightconnected

devices such as servers, hubs, routers, modems, and

telephone systems. Up to 15 client RPM units can be

added to control a total of 128 devices.

Multiple methods of communication & control

The MINUTEMAN RPM offers several convenient and

flexible methods of communication and control over

networkdevices—mostusersconnectittotheirLANusing

a standard Ethernet connection. Unlike other power

management units, the RPM gives you control via a

telephonewithnoadditionalmodemrequired—avery

useful feature when your network locks up or becomes

inoperable and no network connection is available.

Simply call your master RPM unit from anywhere in the

world and, using the touchtone keypad, enter your

password and key in commands to reset devices as

needed.

You can also connect an external modem to the

MINUTEMAN RPM via its built-in RS 232 port to dial-up to

the Internet. Once connected, the RPM emails you to

notifyyouthatitisconnectedtotheWebwithaspecific

address,allowingyoutocontrol the RPM through a Web

browser,justasifitwereconnectedtothe LAN. The RPM

alsofeatures scheduled outputcontrol— you canpreset

a day of the week and a specific time to start up and

shutdown individual devices.

To keep you informed of events such as a server

shutdown,the RPM cansubmitits notifications viapagers

ornetworkbroadcast messages.

remote power & network management control

Network administrators

now have flexible,

scalable access via the

network, a Web browser,

or a telephone.

“Smart” telephone interface allows fail-

safe rebooting from any telephone (cell

or land line) — no modem needed

Network administrators can configure

and control RPM units worldwide through

most standard Web browsers using a

single network IP address

RPM technology accommodates most

network and security protocols

“Daisy-chain” as many as 15 additional

MINUTEMAN RPM client nodes to each

RPM master unit

Manage as many as 128 devices through

one MINUTEMAN RPM and a single

network IP address

Power Nerve Center

Manage devices from anywhere in the world

Onceyou’ve configured theMINUTEMAN RPM andconnected it toyour network, youcan easily controlit from virtuallyanywhere

using a standard Web browser and your password. For example, you can reboot a locked network router in another city by simply

resetting the outlet to which the router is attached. The MINUTEMAN RPM is the perfect solution for network administrators who

manageone or more remote locations,such as an Internet Service Providerwith several Points-of-Presence (POPs).

Sample Network Installation of the MINUTEMAN RPMTM

MINUTEMAN®RPM™– Remote Power Manager

SNMP

SNMP To

LAN

SNMP

Back View

Plug UPS into utilityAC mains.

Using a UPS with the MINUTEMAN RPM

is recommended but not required.

MINUTEMAN UPS

Enterprise Series

Router

Hub

Bridge

MINUTEMAN UPS

Enterprise Series

Battery Pack

NT Server #1 NT Server #2

Front View

Smart

Phone

control

via telephone

Control via Web

browser or set up telnet

Daisy-chain up to 15

additional RPM units

to control 128 devices

USB port

for setup

RS 232 port

for setup

AC Power

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1. RJ 11Smart Phone Interface

2. RJ 11 Daisy-Chain Connection

3. USB Port Direct to PC

4. RS 232 Port Direct to PC or Modem

5. RJ 45 Ethernet Connection

6. Outlet Control Buttons

7. AC Power Switch

8. AC Input Power

9. AC Outlets

10. RJ 11 to RS 232 NT Server Shutdown Ports

1When external modem is connected to RS 232 communications port. 2Telnet connection via RJ 45. 3Ethernet connection (Web browser). 4SNMP (Status monitoring only).