Pakedge PowerPak 9 User manual

PowerPak
Power Distribution Unit
User Guide

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Contents
Introduction..............................................................................................................................4
Overview ...................................................................................................................................5
PowerPak 9...................................................................................................................................................................5
Front panel...............................................................................................................................................................5
Back panel................................................................................................................................................................5
PowerPak 8I .................................................................................................................................................................6
Front panel...............................................................................................................................................................6
Back panel................................................................................................................................................................6
Display ............................................................................................................................................................................7
PowerPak Installation ...........................................................................................................8
Warnings...................................................................................................................................................................9
Using the hardware controls..............................................................................................9
PowerPak startup................................................................................................................. 10
Menu options ......................................................................................................................... 13
Status ............................................................................................................................................................................ 13
Dashboard..............................................................................................................................................................14
System Log............................................................................................................................................................14
Network........................................................................................................................................................................ 15
LAN ........................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Outlet ............................................................................................................................................................................ 15
Configuration ........................................................................................................................................................ 16
Auto-Ping ............................................................................................................................................................... 16
Default host settings .......................................................................................................................................................... 16
Scheduling.............................................................................................................................................................. 17
Analysis ................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Table view............................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Graph view ............................................................................................................................................................................. 18
Global alerts........................................................................................................................................................... 18
Outlet alerts........................................................................................................................................................... 19
Alert/Notification settings .............................................................................................................................. 19
System .......................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Username/Password.........................................................................................................................................20
Time zone ..............................................................................................................................................................20

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Maintenance .........................................................................................................................................................20
Back up the configuration................................................................................................................................................ 20
Restore the configuration ................................................................................................................................................ 21
Manually reboot the PowerPak...................................................................................................................................... 21
Firmware................................................................................................................................................................ 22
Diagnostics ........................................................................................................................................................... 22
Display .................................................................................................................................................................... 23
Add the PowerPak to a BakPak account.....................................................................23
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................. 26
Specifications ........................................................................................................................27
Package contents.................................................................................................................27

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Introduction
The Pakedge PowerPak power distribution unit gives you unprecedented convenience and control,
including on/off sequencing to power on and shut down sensitive equipment in a configurable order. The
PDU has full monitoring capabilities including input voltage, frequency, individual outlet current and
temperature (sensor sold separately). The user-defined alerts can trigger actions based on these
measurements, sound an audible buzzer and notify interested parties.
This device has been tested to the specifications of UL1449 for protection against both current and
voltage surges. Remote management of the PDU is easily accomplished with a BakPak Network Patroller
which provides a tunnel to the PDU through the Internet and monitors all your network devices. See “Add
the PowerPak to a BakPak Cloud account” on page 23 for more information on setting up the BakPak
integration.
Key features:
•Configurable power-up and shutdown: Configure the PowerPak to power on/off connected
devices in any order for device-dependent hardware and to protect sensitive equipment against
power flooding.
•Secure network control: The PowerPak is fully IP addressable using the built-in, secure Web
interface.
•Web-based monitoring: Monitor the real-time and historical current and power usage of each
PDU outlet, along with the input voltage and frequency.
•Configurable alerts: Define visual, audible, and email alarms with full logging.
•Surge protection: Provides up to 6kV surge protection to your devices.
•BakPak Lite built in: Manageable by Pakedge’s BakPak and BakPak Lite network management
agents from any location.

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Overview
PowerPak 9
The PowerPak 9 power distribution unit comes with nine NEMA 5-15 outlets.
•Input: 100-120VAC, 50~60 Hz
•Output: 100-120VAC, 12A, 50~60 Hz, 1440W (total)
Front panel
A. Power switch
B. Surge protection indicator light
C. Power outlet 1~8, F indicator light
D. OLED display
E. Circular selector switch
F. Power outlet F
Back panel
A. Power inlet
B. Circuit breaker
C. Power outlet 1~8
D. Ground lug
E. Console port
F. RJ11 port to connect the temperature sensor
G. SD card slot
H. Ethernet port for a network connection

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PowerPak 8I
The PowerPak 8I power distribution unit comes with eight IEC C14-type outlets.
•Input: 100-240VAC, 50~60 Hz
•Output: 100-240VAC, 10A, 50~60 Hz, 2400W (total)
Front panel
A. Power switch
B. Surge protection indicator light
C. Power outlet 1~8 indicator light
D. OLED display
E. Circular selector switch
Back panel
A. Power inlet
B. Circuit breaker
C. Power outlet 1~8
D. Ground
E. Console port
F. RJ11 port to connect the temperature sensor
G. SD card slot
H. Ethernet port for Internet connection

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Display
The front panel of the PDU has an OLED display, which helps you quickly review information and control
outlets while working at the rack without needing to log in to the web interface.
From the home screen, rotate the scroll wheel and press the center button to select from the menu
options:
•Local Reboot:Press and hold the center button for two seconds to power cycle the outlets that
have this feature enabled.
•Measurements:Display the voltage, current, or power consumption for the entire PDU or
individual outlets.
•Outlet Control:Turn the selected outlet on/off.
•Settings:
•Display the IP address, MAC address, or serial number of the PDU.
•Turn off the OLED display or adjust the contrast.
•Dim the LEDs or turn them on/off.
•Display the date and time.
•Messages:When a user-defined alert condition occurs, a message displays showing the type of
alert (options below), and the LED of the outlet will blink (all LEDs will blink for global alerts).
•Voltage
•Current
•Power
•Temperature
Note: If the buzzer feature is enabled, press the center button to turn the buzzer off.

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PowerPak Installation
Tools required:
•Phillips screwdriver (if using rack-mount brackets).
•Computer with an Ethernet interface and a web browser (an integrated DB-9 port or USB-to-Serial
adapter may be necessary if you would like to use the console interface).
•Ethernet cable.
To install the PowerPak:
1. Open the box and remove the unit.
2. If mounting the PowerPak in a standard 19” AV rack, attach the rack-mounting brackets to the sides. If
not rack-mounting, ensure that the PowerPak is mounted near power and network connections (i.e, a
backbone switch or a firewall/router). The PowerPak must also be connected to a reliable ground
connection.
3. To ensure the unit is properly grounded and remains safe, connect a ground wire (12 gauge minimum)
from the back of the PowerPak’s ground terminal to a reliable ground (such as metal on the rack or a
floor ground lug).
4. Connect power to the device. The power outlet indicator light will light up.
5. Connect an Ethernet cable from your computer to the LAN port on the PowerPak. You are now ready to
configure the PowerPak to an IP address that matches your network.

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Warnings
Elevated Operating Ambient—If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient
temperature of the rack environment may be greater than room ambient. Therefore, consideration should
be given to installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the maximum ambient
temperature (Tma) specified by the manufacturer.
Reduced Air Flow—Installation of the equipment in a rack should be such that the amount of air flow
required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised.
Mechanical Loading—Mounting of the equipment in the rack should be such that a hazardous condition
is not achieved due to uneven mechanical loading.
Circuit Overloading—Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the supply
circuit and the effect that overloading of the circuits might have on overcurrent protection and supply
wiring. Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this
concern.
Reliable Earthing—Reliable earthing of rack-mounted equipment should be maintained. Particular
attention should be given to supply connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit (for
example, via the use of power strips).
Using the hardware controls
Task
Action
Result
Reset to factory defaults
Press and hold power
button for 10 seconds.
Outlet LEDs blink during reset, but outlets
remain enabled. User interface is reset to
defaults.
Enter Sleep mode
Press and hold power
button for two seconds.
Outlets turn off, based on user-defined
power off delay times.
Wake from Sleep mode
Press and release power
button.
Outlets turn on according to user-defined
power-on delay times.
OLED menu options
Rotate scroll wheel and
press center button
Toggles menu options and selects an action.

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PowerPak startup
To log in to the PowerPak, you must first configure the TCP/IP settings of your computer.
To configure TCP/IP settings:
1. Under Control Panel, double-click Network Connections and double-click the connection of your
Network Interface Card (NIC). The Local Area Connection Properties dialog appears:
2. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and click Properties. The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
dialog appears where you can configure the TCP/IP settings of your PC.