Raritan PX2-1000 SERIES User manual

PX2-1000/2000 Series
User Guide
Xerus™Firmware v3.3.10
Copyright © 2017 Raritan, Inc.
DPX2
-1000-1A-v3.3.10-E
March 2017
255-80-6105-00

WARNING!
Read and understand all sections in this guide before installing or operating this product.
WARNING!
Connect this product to an AC power source whose voltage is within the range specified
on the product's nameplate. Operating this product outside the nameplate voltage range may result
in electric shock, fire, personal injury and death.
WARNING!
Connect this product to an AC power source that is current limited by a suitably rated
fuse or circuit breaker in accordance with national and local electrical codes. Operating this product
without proper current limiting may result in electric shock, fire, personal injury and death.
WARNING!
Connect this product to a protective earth ground. Never use a "ground lift adaptor"
between the product's plug and the wall receptacle. Failure to connect to a protective earth ground
may result in electric shock, fire, personal injury and death.
WARNING!
This product contains no user serviceable parts. Do not open, alter or disassemble this
product. All servicing must be performed by qualified personnel. Disconnect power before servicing
this product. Failure to comply with this warning may result in electric shock, personal injury and
death.
WARNING!
Use this product in a dry location. Failure to use this product in a dry location may result
in electric shock, personal injury and death.
WARNING!
Do not rely on this product's receptacle lamps, receptacle relay switches or any other
receptacle power on/off indicator to determine whether power is being supplied to a receptacle.
Unplug a device connected to this product before performing repair, maintenance or service on the
device. Failure to unplug a device before servicing it may result in electric shock, fire, personal injury
and death.
WARNING!
Only use this product to power information technology equipment that has a UL/IEC
60950-1 or equivalent rating. Attempting to power non-rated devices may result in electric shock, fire,
personal injury and death.
WARNING!
Do not use a Raritan product containing outlet relays to power large inductive loads such
as motors or compressors. Attempting to power a large inductive load may result in damage to the
relay.
WARNING!
Do not use this product to power critical patient care equipment, fire or smoke alarm
systems. Use of this product to power such equipment may result in personal injury and death.
WARNING!
If this product is a model that requires assembly of its line cord or plug, all such
assembly must be performed by a licensed electrician and the line cord or plugs used must be
suitably rated based on the product's nameplate ratings and national and local electrical codes.
Assembly by unlicensed electricians or failure to use suitably rated line cords or plugs may result in
electric shock, fire, personal injury or death.
WARNING!
This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects, or other reproductive harm.
Safety Guidelines

1. Installation of this product should only be performed by a person who has knowledge and
experience with electric power.
2. Make sure the line cord is disconnected from power before physically mounting or moving the
location of this product.
3. This product is designed to be used within an electronic equipment rack. The metal case of this
product is electrically bonded to the line cord ground wire. A threaded grounding point on the
case may be used as an additional means of protectively grounding this product and the rack.
4. Examine the branch circuit receptacle that will supply electric power to this product. Make sure
the receptacle’s power lines, neutral and protective earth ground pins are wired correctly and
are the correct voltage and phase. Make sure the branch circuit receptacle is protected by a
suitably rated fuse or circuit breaker.
5. If the product is a model that contains receptacles that can be switched on/off, electric power
may still be present at a receptacle even when it is switched off.
Safety Instructions

This document contains proprietary information that is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. No
part of this document may be photocopied, reproduced, or translated into another language without
express prior written consent of Raritan, Inc.
© Copyright 2017 Raritan, Inc. All third-party software and hardware mentioned in this document are
registered trademarks or trademarks of and are the property of their respective holders.
FCC Information
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a commercial installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential
environment may cause harmful interference.
VCCI Information (Japan)
Raritan is not responsible for damage to this product resulting from accident, disaster, misuse,
abuse, non-Raritan modification of the product, or other events outside of Raritan's reasonable
control or not arising under normal operating conditions.
If a power cable is included with this product, it must be used exclusively for this product.

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Contents
Safety Guidelines ii
Safety Instructions iii
Applicable Models xv
What's New in the PX2 User Guide xvii
Chapter 1 Introduction 1
Product Models ....................................................................................................................................1
Package Contents ................................................................................................................................1
Zero U Products ........................................................................................................................2
1U Products ...............................................................................................................................2
2U Products ...............................................................................................................................2
APIPA and Link-Local Addressing ......................................................................................................3
Before You Begin..................................................................................................................................4
Unpacking the Product and Components ................................................................................4
Preparing the Installation Site .................................................................................................4
Checking the Branch Circuit Rating.........................................................................................5
Filling Out the Equipment Setup Worksheet ...........................................................................5
Chapter 2 Rackmount, Inlet and Outlet Connections 6
Circuit Breaker Orientation Limitation ...............................................................................................6
Rack-Mounting the PDU......................................................................................................................6
Rackmount Safety Guidelines...................................................................................................6
Mounting Zero U Models Using L-Brackets ............................................................................7
Mounting Zero U Models Using Button Mount ........................................................................9
Mounting Zero U Models Using Claw-Foot Brackets............................................................10
Mounting Zero U Models Using Two Rear Buttons ...............................................................12
Mounting Zero U Models Using L-Brackets and Buttons .....................................................13
Mounting 1U or 2U Models .....................................................................................................14
Installing Cable Retention Clips on the Inlet (Optional)...................................................................15
Installing Cable Retention Clips on Outlets (Optional) ....................................................................17
Locking Outlets and Cords ................................................................................................................18
SecureLock™ Outlets and Cords............................................................................................18
Button-Type Locking Outlets..................................................................................................20

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Chapter 3 Initial Installation and Configuration 21
Connecting the PDU to a Power Source ...........................................................................................21
Connecting the PX2 to Your Network................................................................................................21
USB Wireless LAN Adapters...................................................................................................22
Supported Wireless LAN Configuration.................................................................................23
Configuring the PX2 ...........................................................................................................................23
Connecting the PX2 to a Computer ........................................................................................24
Installing the USB-to-Serial Driver (Optional) ......................................................................26
Initial Network Configuration via CLI .....................................................................................27
Bulk Configuration Methods..............................................................................................................32
Cascading Multiple PX2 Devices for Sharing Ethernet Connectivity...............................................33
Cascading Guidelines for Port Forwarding............................................................................34
Cascading the PX2 via USB.....................................................................................................35
Chapter 4 Connecting External Equipment (Optional) 37
Connecting Environmental Sensor Packages ..................................................................................37
DPX Sensor Packages.............................................................................................................38
DPX2 Sensor Packages...........................................................................................................44
DPX3 Sensor Packages...........................................................................................................46
DX Sensor Packages ...............................................................................................................49
Using an Optional DPX3-ENVHUB4 Sensor Hub ...................................................................51
Mixing Diverse Sensor Types..................................................................................................53
Guidelines for PX2 with Two Sensor Ports ............................................................................57
Connecting Asset Management Strips .............................................................................................58
Combining Regular Asset Strips ............................................................................................59
Introduction to Asset Tags......................................................................................................61
Connecting Regular Asset Strips to PX2................................................................................61
Connecting Blade Extension Strips........................................................................................64
Connecting Composite Asset Strips.......................................................................................67
Connecting a Logitech Webcam........................................................................................................73
Connecting a GSM Modem ................................................................................................................74
Connecting an Analog Modem...........................................................................................................74
Connecting an External Beeper ........................................................................................................75
Connecting a Schroff LHX/SHX Heat Exchanger..............................................................................75
Chapter 5 Introduction to PDU Components 76
Panel Components.............................................................................................................................76
Power Cord ..............................................................................................................................76
Outlets......................................................................................................................................76
Connection Ports.....................................................................................................................77

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LED Display..............................................................................................................................80
Reset Button............................................................................................................................85
Circuit Breakers.................................................................................................................................85
Resetting the Button-Type Circuit Breaker...........................................................................86
Resetting the Handle-Type Circuit Breaker ..........................................................................86
Fuse ....................................................................................................................................................87
Fuse Replacement on Zero U Models ....................................................................................88
Fuse Replacement on 1U Models...........................................................................................89
Beeper ................................................................................................................................................91
Chapter 6 Using the Web Interface 92
Supported Web Browsers..................................................................................................................92
Login, Logout and Password Change ...............................................................................................92
Login ........................................................................................................................................93
Changing Your Password........................................................................................................94
Remembering User Names and Passwords .........................................................................95
Logout ......................................................................................................................................95
Web Interface Overview .....................................................................................................................95
Menu ........................................................................................................................................98
Quick Access to a Specific Page ...........................................................................................100
Sorting a List .........................................................................................................................100
Dashboard ........................................................................................................................................101
Dashboard - Inlet I1 ..............................................................................................................103
Dashboard - OCP...................................................................................................................105
Dashboard - Alerted Sensors ...............................................................................................106
Dashboard - Inlet History .....................................................................................................108
Dashboard - Alarms..............................................................................................................109
PDU ...................................................................................................................................................111
Internal Beeper State............................................................................................................114
Options for Outlet State on Startup......................................................................................115
Initialization Delay Use Cases ..............................................................................................116
Inrush Current and Inrush Guard Delay ..............................................................................116
Z Coordinate Format .............................................................................................................116
How the Automatic Management Function Works..............................................................117
Time Units..............................................................................................................................117
Setting Thresholds for Total Active Energy or Power .........................................................118
Inlet...................................................................................................................................................119
Configuring a Multi-Inlet Model ...........................................................................................121
Outlets ..............................................................................................................................................122
Available Data of the Outlets Overview Page.......................................................................125
Setting Outlet Power-On Sequence and Delay ....................................................................125
Setting Non-Critical Outlets .................................................................................................126
Load Shedding Mode.............................................................................................................127
Individual Outlet Pages .........................................................................................................128

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OCPs .................................................................................................................................................133
Individual OCP Pages ............................................................................................................135
Peripherals.......................................................................................................................................138
Yellow- or Red-Highlighted Sensors....................................................................................143
Managed vs Unmanaged Sensors/Actuators ......................................................................144
Sensor/Actuator States.........................................................................................................145
Finding the Sensor's Serial Number....................................................................................147
Identifying the Sensor Position and Channel.......................................................................148
Managing One Sensor or Actuator .......................................................................................149
Individual Sensor/Actuator Pages........................................................................................151
Sensor/Actuator Location Example .....................................................................................155
Feature Port .....................................................................................................................................156
Asset Strip .............................................................................................................................158
External Beeper ....................................................................................................................166
Schroff LHX/SHX ...................................................................................................................167
Power CIM..............................................................................................................................170
User Management............................................................................................................................170
Creating Users ......................................................................................................................171
Editing or Deleting Users......................................................................................................175
Creating Roles .......................................................................................................................176
Editing or Deleting Roles ......................................................................................................177
Setting Your Preferred Measurement Units........................................................................178
Setting Default Measurement Units.....................................................................................179
Device Settings.................................................................................................................................180
Configuring Network Settings ..............................................................................................181
Configuring Network Services..............................................................................................203
Configuring Security Settings...............................................................................................211
Setting the Date and Time ....................................................................................................233
Event Rules and Actions .......................................................................................................236
Setting Data Logging.............................................................................................................281
Configuring Data Push Settings ...........................................................................................282
Monitoring Server Accessibility............................................................................................284
No Support for Front Panel Outlet Switching......................................................................288
Configuring the Serial Port...................................................................................................289
Lua Scripts.............................................................................................................................290
Miscellaneous........................................................................................................................296
Maintenance.....................................................................................................................................297
Device Information ................................................................................................................298
Viewing Connected Users .....................................................................................................302
Viewing or Clearing the Local Event Log .............................................................................304
Updating the PX2 Firmware..................................................................................................305
Viewing Firmware Update History........................................................................................308
Bulk Configuration ................................................................................................................309
Backup and Restore of Device Settings...............................................................................312
Network Diagnostics .............................................................................................................313
Downloading Diagnostic Information...................................................................................314

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Rebooting the PX2 Device .....................................................................................................315
Resetting All Settings to Factory Defaults...........................................................................315
Retrieving Software Packages Information .........................................................................316
Webcam Management .....................................................................................................................317
Configuring Webcams and Viewing Live Images.................................................................317
Sending Snapshots or Videos in an Email or Instant Message ..........................................319
Viewing Saved Snapshots and Managing Storage...............................................................320
Chapter 7 Using SNMP 322
Enabling and Configuring SNMP.....................................................................................................322
SNMPv2c Notifications..........................................................................................................323
SNMPv3 Notifications ...........................................................................................................324
Downloading SNMP MIB..................................................................................................................325
SNMP Gets and Sets ........................................................................................................................326
The PX2 MIB...........................................................................................................................326
A Note about Enabling Thresholds.......................................................................................329
Chapter 8 Using the Command Line Interface 330
About the Interface ..........................................................................................................................330
Logging in to CLI ..............................................................................................................................331
With HyperTerminal ..............................................................................................................331
With SSH or Telnet ................................................................................................................332
With an Analog Modem .........................................................................................................333
Different CLI Modes and Prompts........................................................................................334
Closing a Local Connection ..................................................................................................334
Help Command ................................................................................................................................335
Querying Available Parameters for a Command ...........................................................................336
Showing Information........................................................................................................................336
Network Configuration..........................................................................................................337
PDU Configuration.................................................................................................................341
Outlet Information .................................................................................................................341
Inlet Information....................................................................................................................342
Overcurrent Protector Information ......................................................................................343
Date and Time Settings.........................................................................................................344
Default Measurement Units .................................................................................................344
Environmental Sensor Information......................................................................................345
Environmental Sensor Package Information.......................................................................346
Actuator Information.............................................................................................................347
Inlet Sensor Threshold Information.....................................................................................348
Inlet Pole Sensor Threshold Information ............................................................................349
Overcurrent Protector Sensor Threshold Information .......................................................350
Environmental Sensor Threshold Information....................................................................351
Environmental Sensor Default Thresholds .........................................................................352
Security Settings ...................................................................................................................353

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Existing User Profiles ...........................................................................................................354
Existing Roles ........................................................................................................................355
Load Shedding Settings ........................................................................................................355
Serial Port Settings ...............................................................................................................356
EnergyWise Settings .............................................................................................................356
Asset Strip Settings...............................................................................................................356
Rack Unit Settings of an Asset Strip ....................................................................................357
Blade Extension Strip Settings .............................................................................................358
Event Log ...............................................................................................................................359
Wireless LAN Diagnostic Log ...............................................................................................360
Server Reachability Information...........................................................................................360
Command History..................................................................................................................362
History Buffer Length ...........................................................................................................362
Reliability Data ......................................................................................................................362
Reliability Error Log ..............................................................................................................362
Examples ...............................................................................................................................363
Clearing Information........................................................................................................................365
Clearing Event Log ................................................................................................................365
Clearing WLAN Log...............................................................................................................366
Configuring the PX2 Device and Network.......................................................................................366
Entering Configuration Mode................................................................................................366
Quitting Configuration Mode.................................................................................................367
PDU Configuration Commands ............................................................................................367
Network Configuration Commands......................................................................................374
Time Configuration Commands............................................................................................400
Checking the Accessibility of NTP Servers..........................................................................405
Security Configuration Commands ......................................................................................405
Outlet Configuration Commands..........................................................................................425
Inlet Configuration Commands ............................................................................................427
Overcurrent Protector Configuration Commands...............................................................429
User Configuration Commands............................................................................................429
Role Configuration Commands ............................................................................................443
Environmental Sensor Configuration Commands...............................................................448
Configuring Environmental Sensors' Default Thresholds..................................................453
Sensor Threshold Configuration Commands ......................................................................455
Actuator Configuration Commands......................................................................................464
Server Reachability Configuration Commands ...................................................................465
EnergyWise Configuration Commands ................................................................................469
Asset Management Commands ...........................................................................................471
Serial Port Configuration Commands..................................................................................478
Setting the History Buffer Length ........................................................................................479
Multi-Command Syntax ........................................................................................................480
Load Shedding Configuration Commands......................................................................................481
Enabling or Disabling Load Shedding ..................................................................................482
Power Control Operations ...............................................................................................................483
Turning On the Outlet(s)........................................................................................................483

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Turning Off the Outlet(s) .......................................................................................................484
Power Cycling the Outlet(s) ..................................................................................................485
Canceling the Power-On Process ........................................................................................486
Example - Power Cycling Specific Outlets...........................................................................486
Actuator Control Operations ...........................................................................................................486
Switching On an Actuator......................................................................................................487
Switching Off an Actuator .....................................................................................................487
Example - Turning On a Specific Actuator...........................................................................488
Unblocking a User............................................................................................................................488
Resetting the PX2.............................................................................................................................488
Restarting the PDU ...............................................................................................................489
Resetting Active Energy Readings........................................................................................489
Resetting to Factory Defaults...............................................................................................490
Network Troubleshooting................................................................................................................490
Entering Diagnostic Mode.....................................................................................................490
Quitting Diagnostic Mode......................................................................................................491
Diagnostic Commands ..........................................................................................................491
Retrieving Previous Commands......................................................................................................493
Automatically Completing a Command..........................................................................................493
Logging out of CLI ............................................................................................................................494
Chapter 9 Using SCP Commands 495
Firmware Update via SCP................................................................................................................495
Bulk Configuration via SCP .............................................................................................................496
Backup and Restore via SCP ...........................................................................................................497
Downloading Diagnostic Data via SCP............................................................................................498
Appendix A Specifications 500
Maximum Ambient Operating Temperature ..................................................................................500
Serial RS-232 "DB9" Port Pinouts ..................................................................................................500
Sensor RJ-12 Port Pinouts..............................................................................................................500
Feature RJ-45 Port Pinouts.............................................................................................................501
Appendix B Equipment Setup Worksheet 502
Appendix C Configuration or Firmware Upgrade with a USB Drive 506
System and USB Requirements......................................................................................................506
Configuration Files...........................................................................................................................507
fwupdate.cfg ..........................................................................................................................508
config.txt ................................................................................................................................512
devices.csv.............................................................................................................................514

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Creating Configuration Files via Mass Deployment Utility .................................................515
Data Encryption in 'config.txt'...............................................................................................516
Firmware Upgrade via USB.............................................................................................................517
Appendix D Bulk Configuration or Firmware Upgrade via DHCP/TFTP 519
Bulk Configuration/Upgrade Procedure.........................................................................................519
TFTP Requirements .........................................................................................................................520
DHCP IPv4 Configuration in Windows.............................................................................................521
DHCP IPv6 Configuration in Windows.............................................................................................531
DHCP IPv4 Configuration in Linux...................................................................................................538
DHCP IPv6 Configuration in Linux...................................................................................................540
Appendix E Resetting to Factory Defaults 542
Using the Reset Button....................................................................................................................542
Using the CLI Command..................................................................................................................543
Appendix F LDAP Configuration Illustration 545
Step A. Determine User Accounts and Roles.................................................................................545
Step B. Configure User Groups on the AD Server..........................................................................546
Step C. Configure LDAP Authentication on the PX2 Device...........................................................547
Step D. Configure Roles on the PX2 Device....................................................................................548
Appendix G Updating the LDAP Schema 551
Returning User Group Information.................................................................................................551
From LDAP/LDAPS ...............................................................................................................551
From Microsoft Active Directory ..........................................................................................551
Setting the Registry to Permit Write Operations to the Schema ..................................................552
Creating a New Attribute.................................................................................................................552
Adding Attributes to the Class ........................................................................................................553
Updating the Schema Cache ...........................................................................................................555
Editing rciusergroup Attributes for User Members.......................................................................555
Appendix H RADIUS Configuration Illustration 558
Standard Attributes..........................................................................................................................558
NPS Standard Attribute Illustration.....................................................................................558
FreeRADIUS Standard Attribute Illustration .......................................................................576
Vendor-Specific Attributes ..............................................................................................................577
NPS VSA Illustration .............................................................................................................577

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FreeRADIUS VSA Illustration................................................................................................589
AD-Related Configuration ...............................................................................................................590
Appendix I Additional PX2 Information 594
MAC Address ....................................................................................................................................594
Reserving IP Addresses in DHCP Servers......................................................................................595
Reserving IP in Windows.......................................................................................................595
Reserving IP in Linux ............................................................................................................597
Sensor Threshold Settings ..............................................................................................................598
Thresholds and Sensor States .............................................................................................598
"To Assert" and Assertion Timeout......................................................................................601
"To De-assert" and Deassertion Hysteresis........................................................................603
PDView App for Viewing the PX2 .....................................................................................................605
Altitude Correction Factors.............................................................................................................607
Unbalanced Current Calculation.....................................................................................................608
Data for BTU Calculation.................................................................................................................609
Ways to Probe Existing User Profiles .............................................................................................610
Raritan Training Website.................................................................................................................610
Role of a DNS Server .......................................................................................................................611
Cascading Troubleshooting.............................................................................................................611
Possible Root Causes............................................................................................................611
Slave Connection and Disconnection Events.......................................................................614
The Ping Tool .........................................................................................................................614
Browsing through the Online Help..................................................................................................616
Appendix J Integration 618
Dominion KX II / III Configuration....................................................................................................618
Configuring Rack PDU Targets.............................................................................................619
Turning Outlets On/Off and Cycling Power..........................................................................622
Dominion KSX II, SX or SX II Configuration.....................................................................................623
Dominion KSX II.....................................................................................................................623
Dominion SX and SX II ...........................................................................................................625
Power IQ Configuration....................................................................................................................628
dcTrack .............................................................................................................................................629
dcTrack Overview ..................................................................................................................630
Asset Management Strips and dcTrack ...............................................................................631
Index 633

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This User Guide is applicable to the following PDU Generation.
•PX2 PDU Generation (1000/2000 series)
Any PX Generations can be associated with existing metering families
called “Series”, from 1000 series to 5000 series.
For example, PX2-4000, PX3-4000 series and PX3-iX7-4000 series are all
inlet metered and outlet metered PDUs, but have different controller
generations.
Note: For information on other PX2, PX3 or PX3-iX7 models, see their
respective Online Help or User Guide on the Raritan website's Support
page ( http://www.raritan.com/support/ ).
PX models comparison in brief:
Applicable Models

Chapter 1: Applicable Models
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Comparison between PX2, PX3 and PX3-iX7:
* Only PX3 models with outlet switching have outlet latching relays.
** Only PX3 "Zero U" (phase II and iX7™) have the replaceable controller.
*** PX3 phase I models do NOT support a replaceable controller and are
NOT available for sale anymore.
Comparison (continued):

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The following sections have changed or information has been added to
the PX2 User Guide based on enhancements and changes to the
equipment and/or user documentation.
Applicable Models (on page xv)
USB Wireless LAN Adapters (on page 22)
Connecting the PX2 to a Computer (on page 24)
Initial Network Configuration via CLI (on page 27)
Cascading Multiple PX2 Devices for Sharing Ethernet Connectivity (on
page 33)
Cascading Guidelines for Port Forwarding (on page 34)
Cascading the PX2 via USB (on page 35)
Introduction to Asset Tags (on page 61)
Connecting Regular Asset Strips to PX2 (on page 61)
Connecting a Logitech Webcam (on page 73)
The whole chapter of Using the Web Interface (on page 92)
Network Configuration (on page 337)
IP Configuration (on page 337)
IPv4-Only or IPv6-Only Configuration (on page 338)
Network Interface Settings (on page 339)
Configuring IPv4 Parameters (on page 374)
Setting the IPv4 Configuration Mode (on page 375)
Setting the IPv4 Preferred Host Name (on page 376)
Setting the IPv4 Address (on page 377)
Setting the IPv4 Gateway (on page 377)
Setting IPv4 Static Routes (on page 378)
Setting the IPv6 Configuration Mode (on page 379)
Setting the IPv6 Preferred Host Name (on page 380)
Setting the IPv6 Address (on page 381)
Setting the IPv6 Gateway (on page 381)
Setting IPv6 Static Routes (on page 382)
Configuring DNS Parameters (on page 384)
Setting LAN Interface Parameters (on page 384)
Enabling or Disabling the LAN Interface (on page 385)
Changing the LAN Interface Speed (on page 385)
What's New in the PX2 User Guide

Chapter 1: What's New in the PX2 User Guide
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Changing the LAN Duplex Mode (on page 386)
Configuring the Cascading Mode (on page 391)
Deleting an NTP Server (on page 402)
Downloading Diagnostic Data via SCP (on page 498)
Step C. Configure LDAP Authentication on the PX2 Device (on page
547)
Reserving IP Addresses in DHCP Servers (on page 595)
Reserving IP in Windows (on page 595)
Reserving IP in Linux (on page 597)
"To Assert" and Assertion Timeout (on page 601)
"To De-assert" and Deassertion Hysteresis (on page 603)
Cascading Troubleshooting (on page 611)
Possible Root Causes (on page 611)
Slave Connection and Disconnection Events (on page 614)
Dominion SX II (on page 625)
Please see the Release Notes for a more detailed explanation of the
changes applied to this version of PX2.

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Raritan PX2 is an intelligent power distribution unit (PDU) that allows you
to reboot remote servers and other network devices and/or to monitor
power in the data center.
The intended use of the Raritan PX2 is distribution of power to
information technology equipment such as computers and
communication equipment where such equipment is typically mounted in
an equipment rack located in an information technology equipment
room.
Raritan offers different types of PX2 units -- some are outlet-switching
capable, and some are not. With the outlet-switching function, you can
recover systems remotely in the event of system failure and/or system
lockup, eliminate the need to perform manual intervention or dispatch
field personnel, reduce downtime and mean time to repair, and increase
productivity.
In This Chapter
Product Models ............................................................................................. 1
Package Contents ......................................................................................... 1
APIPA and Link-Local Addressing ............................................................... 3
Before You Begin........................................................................................... 4
Product Models
The PX2 comes in several models that are built to stock and can be
obtained almost immediately. Raritan also offers custom models that are
built to order and can only be obtained on request.
Download the PX2 Data Sheet from Raritan's website, visit the Product
Selector page ( http://www.findmypdu.com/ ) on Raritan's website, or
contact your local reseller for a list of available models.
Package Contents
The following sub-topics describe the equipment and other material
included in the product package.
Chapter 1
Introduction

Chapter 1: Introduction
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Zero U Products
•The PX2 device
•Screws, brackets and/or buttons for Zero U
•An "optional" null-modem cable with DB9 connectors on both ends
(Raritan number: 254-01-0006-00)
•Cable retention clips for the inlet (for some models only)
•Cable retention clips for outlets (for some models only)
1U Products
•The PX2 device
•1U bracket pack and screws
•An "optional" null-modem cable with DB9 connectors on both ends
(Raritan number: 254-01-0006-00)
•Cable retention clips for the inlet (for some models only)
2U Products
•The PX2 device
•2U bracket pack and screws
•An "optional" null-modem cable with DB9 connectors on both ends
(Raritan number: 254-01-0006-00)
•Cable retention clips for the inlet (for some models only)