Pakedge Device & Software P2 User manual

pakedgedevice&software inc.
P2/P2E
Boot Sequence Power Distribution Unit with Remote Power Cycling and
Monitoring
User Guide –Version 1.0

Table of Contents
Introduction................................................................................................................................................. 1
P2 Package .................................................................................................................................................. 2
Installation .................................................................................................................................................. 3
Product Guide.............................................................................................................................................. 4
Web Interface.............................................................................................................................................. 5
System Operation Status .......................................................................................................................... 5
Outlet Setup............................................................................................................................................. 6
Outlet Timer Setup................................................................................................................................... 7
User Account Setup.................................................................................................................................. 8
System Control......................................................................................................................................... 8
Serial Port Setup......................................................................................................................................10
Network Setup ........................................................................................................................................10
Help ........................................................................................................................................................12
Email Commands........................................................................................................................................13
Appendix A –Specifications ........................................................................................................................14
Appendix B –Technical Support..................................................................................................................15
Appendix C –Limited Warranty ..................................................................................................................16

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Introduction
The Pakedge P2 power distribution unit gives you unprecedented convenience and control,
including full remote control of on/off sequencing to power-up and shut down sensitive equipment in
the proper sequence, and also to avoid power flooding at startup. Out of the box, the P2 is labeled
for easy installation: Just plug in the modem, router and switches into Outlet 1 or Outlet 2 and you
are ready to go.
Use the secure, browser-based built-in GUI to remotely configure, monitor, and operate the
individual PDUs in your network. Such functions include: Power Management - on/off, recycle,
reboot, sequenced startup/shutdown of multiple PDUs; Security - remote lockdown, PDU IP
addressing, secure encrypted connection to Web management GUI; Remote Monitoring - power
usage; Alerts - fully configurable visual, audible, and/or email alerts of power and other events,
including impending overloads –with full logging.
Key Features:
Configurable Power-up and Shutdown. Configure PDUs to power on/off in the proper
startup/shutdown sequence required by dependent hardware and protect sensitive equipment
against power flooding.
Secure Network Control. Configure the following features for each PDU through the
secure, Web-based interface, or by SNMP: switch on/off, recycle, lock power (to prevent
unauthorized power-ons), and reboot unresponsive network hardware. The P2 is fully IP-
addressable using the built-in secure Web interface.
Web-based Monitoring. Monitor power usage of each PDU in real time, with a true-digital
RMS current meter.
Configurable Alerts. Define visual, audible, and email alarms, including alerts of impending
overloads, with full logging.
Remote Control from Any Location. Ability to manage the system and devices plugged in
to the P2 from a remote location via email, if there is no physical access to the LAN.

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P2 Package
The standard P2 package contains a Power Distribution Unit with supporting hardware and
software. The components of the package are:
Power Distribution Unit
Side Rack Mount Brackets
Console Cable
Quick Start

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Installation
Rack Mount Instructions
A) Elevated Operating Ambient - If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, make sure
the P2’s operating temperature is below the manufacturer’s specifications.
B) Reduced Air Flow –The P2 should be installed in a rack with proper air flow for safe
operations.
C) Mechanical Loading –Do not place heavy objects on top of the P2. Damage due to
mechanical loading could create a hazardous condition.
D) Circuit Overloading –Do not overload the circuits. Please read and follow all
manufacturers’ directions.
1. Installing the Side Rack Brackets or mounting to a wall
The P2 comes with two brackets to mount on a rack. To mount the P2 use the following steps:
a) Attach the mounting brackets to the sides of the unit using the screws provided for
each of the brackets. The bracket is equipped with 8 screw holes which gives different
options for how to connect the brackets to the unit.
b) Align the mounting holes of brackets with the notched hole on the vertical rail and
attach with the retaining screws.
c) The P2 can also be mounted to a wall using the built in mounts.
2. Connect input power.
3. Connect Ethernet cable to the P2 and the other end to an Ethernet switch.
4. Connect your devices to the outlets on the P2. You may use any outlet, as there are no
required locations for any device.
5. Switch on the P2.

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Product Guide

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Web Interface
Open your preferred web browser and type in the P2’s IP address in the address bar.
IP Address: 192.168.1.210
You will be prompted to enter a User ID and a Password. Use the following:
Default ID: pakedge
Password: pakedgep
System Operation Status
Displays the Current for the P2’s circuit. The System Status window will also display
characteristics of each port, like the port number, Power On Delay, and the status of the Port. If
the status is green, the port is On, and if it is red then the port is Off.

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Outlet Setup
Power On Delay(s): The device will specify, in seconds, the delay for powering ON each outlet in order to
ensure that not all the devices connected to the P2 will power on at once.
Port Name: Specify a port name. For example, if you connect a 24-Port switch to Outlet1, you can rename
Port#1 to “24-Port-Switch”.
On/Off: Specifies the status of the port after the P2 reboots. If you reboot the P2, the status of the outlet will
depend on whether it is set to ON or OFF. If set to OFF, the P2 will reboot and the port will be OFF.
Permission: If set to “Open”, any user account created on the P2 will be able to change settings related to this
port. If more than one user is created under the “User Account Setup” menu, you can select from the drop
down menu which user can have access to make changes related to a specific port.
Auto-Ping and Reboot: If set to ON, the P2 will ping the device connected to the specific outlet every 15
seconds. If there is no response, the outlet will be rebooted, which will cause the device to reboot as well.
Ping IP: Specify the IP address of the device connected to a specific outlet if the “Auto-Ping and Reboot”
feature is used and set to ON.

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Outlet Timer Setup
Timer Mode:
Select Off/Standard/Customized
Timer Starting Time:
Specify the start time for the timer. The starting time is the actual calendar date and the real-time clock. Once
a timer reaches this specified Start Time, the power outlet on/off state will change. The format for noting the
start time is as follow: “year:month:day:hour:minute:second.” For example, to change the status of the power
outlet from on to off at 7:17:27pm, on July 20th 2012, the entry data is 12:07:20:19:17:27.
Timer Period:
Specify the timer period using the following format: “days:hours:minutes:seconds.” This is used for
applications that require the power outlet to continuously power cycle based on a specific interval. For
example, if you need to schedule power reboot for the outlet daily, the period is 24 hours. Your entry will be
00:24:00:00
Loop Count:
If you need to power cycle an outlet for a certain number of times, specify the loop count. For example, if you
schedule the timer to power cycle the outlet every 20 seconds and want to repeat it 300 times, your entry will
be 300.
Toggle Duration:
Specify the duration in seconds of the power outlet state that toggles when a new Timer Period starts. The
concept of the specification can also be viewed as Duty Cycle. This parameter is meaningful if the Timer Loop
Count is > 0. The value of this parameter should be 0 < Toggle Duration < Timer Period

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User Account Setup
The P2 can allow up to 8 user accounts. By default, there are 2 accounts created: An “Admin” account and a
“User” account. Use the following guidelines when creating user accounts:
Admin: An admin account will be able to remove or change existing user accounts, take over power outlets or
user serial console ports, and change system settings.
User: A user account can make changes to port settings if the “Permission” under the “Power Outlet Setup”
menu is set to Open, as well as make system configuration changes.
Guest: A guest account is only able to view the system configuration settings and operate unreserved outlets.
System Control
The System Control menu allows you to set the date and time, and change the system’s name, in addition to
other administrative options like [using/accessing] Telnet or SNMP.
To set up the System Control, identify/specify the following:
System (or Site) Name: Change the name of the P2 according to your setup and location.
Time (hh:mm:ss) : Set the time.
Date (mm/dd/yyy): Set the date.
Master Serial Port Mode: Set to Console.