Raritan Dominion Px User manual

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Dominion PX
Quick Setup Guide
Thank you for purchasing the Dominion PX intelligent power distribution unit (PDU). The intended use of the Raritan Dominion PX 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.
This Quick Setup Guide explains how to install and configure the Dominion PX. For additional information on any aspect of Dominion PX,
see the accompanying Dominion PX User Guide. For more detailed information on this release, see the latest release notes provided by
Raritan.
Unpacking the Dominion PX Mounting the Dominion PX
Dominion PX comes in Zero U, 1U, and 2U sizes. The following
describes the equipment shipped with each size. Unpack the
components. If any pieces are missing or damaged, report this
to Raritan Technical Support at [email protected].
Use one of the mounting methods to install your Dominion PX
device as appropriate.
Zero U Size
•Dominion PX device
•Mounting screws, brackets and/or buttons
•A null-modem cable with DB9 connectors on both ends
(Raritan number: 254-01-0006-00) (optional)
•Cable retention clips for outlets or the inlet (for PX-1000
series only)
1U and 2U Size
•Dominion PX device
•1U or 2U bracket pack and screws
•A null-modem cable with DB9 connectors on both ends
(optional) (Raritan number: 254-01-0006-00)
•Cable retention clips for outlets or the inlet (for PX-1000
series only)
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Before You Begin
1. Prepare the installation site. Make sure the installation area
is clean and not exposed to extreme temperatures or
humidity. Allow sufficient space around the Dominion PX
for cabling and outlet connections. Safety instructions are
provided in the Dominion PX User Guide.
2. Fill out the Equipment Setup Worksheet found in the
Dominion PX User Guide. Record the model, serial number,
and use of each IT device connected to the PDU's power
outlets.
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Mounting Zero U Models Using L-Bracket
To mount Zero U models using L-brackets:
1. Align the baseplates on the rear of the Dominion PX device.

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2. Secure the baseplates in place. Different models ship with
different types of baseplates. Mounting Zero U Models Using Button Mount
To secure a baseplate with the thumbscrew, turn the
thumbscrew until it is tightened.
To secure a baseplate without the thumbscrew, use the
included L-shaped hex key to loosen the hex socket
screws until the baseplate is fastened.
3. Align the L-brackets with the baseplates so that the five
screw-holes on the baseplates line up through the
L-bracket's slots. The rackmount side of brackets should
face either the left or right side of the Dominion PX device.
4. Fasten the brackets in place with at least three screws (one
through each slot). Use additional screws as desired.
5. Using rack screws, fasten the Dominion PX device to the
rack through the L-brackets.
To mount Zero-U models using button mount:
1. Align the baseplates on the rear of the Dominion PX device.
Leave at least 24 inches between the baseplates for
stability.
2. Make the baseplates grasp the Dominion PX device lightly.
For a baseplate with the thumbscrew, turn the
thumbscrew until it is "slightly" tightened.
For a baseplate without the thumbscrew, use the
included L-shaped hex key to loosen the hex socket
screws until the baseplate is "slightly" fastened.
3. Screw each mounting button in the center of each
baseplate.
4. Align the large mounting buttons with the mounting holes in
the cabinet, fixing one in place and adjusting the other.
5. Depending on the type of your baseplates, either further
tighten the thumbscrews or loosen the hex socket screws
until the mounting buttons are secured in their position.

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6. Ensure that both buttons can engage their mounting holes
simultaneously.
7. Press the Dominion PX device forward, pushing the
mounting buttons through the mounting holes, then letting
the device drop about 5/8". This secures the Dominion PX
device in place and completes the installation.
Mounting Zero U Models Using Claw-Foot Bracket
To mount Zero U models using claw-foot brackets:
1. Align the baseplates on the rear of the Dominion PX device.
2. Secure the baseplates in place.
To secure a baseplate with the thumbscrew, turn the
thumbscrew until it is tightened.
To secure a baseplate without the thumbscrew, use the
included L-shaped hex key to loosen the hex socket
screws until the baseplate is fastened.
3. Align the claw-foot brackets with the baseplates so that the
five screw-holes on the baseplates line up through the
bracket's slots. The rackmount side of brackets should face
either the left or right side of the Dominion PX device.
4. Fasten the brackets in place with at least three screws (one
through each slot). Use additional screws as desired.
5. Using rack screws, fasten the Dominion PX device to the
rack through the claw-foot brackets.
Mounting Zero U Models Using Two Rear Buttons
This section describes how to mount a PX-1000 series PDU
using two buttons only.
To mount Zero U models using two buttons:
1. Turn to the rear of the PDU.
2. Locate two screw holes on the rear panel: one near the
bottom and the other near the top (the side of cable gland).

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3. Screw a button in the screw hole near the bottom.
4. Screw a button in the screw hole near the top.
5. Ensure that the two buttons can engage their mounting
holes in the rack or cabinet simultaneously.
6. Press the Dominion PX device forward, pushing the
mounting buttons through the mounting holes, then letting
the device drop slightly. This secures the Dominion PX
device in place and completes the installation.
Mounting Zero U Models Using L-Brackets and
Buttons
This section describes how to mount a PX-1000 series PDU
using L-brackets and two buttons.
To mount Zero U models using L-brackets and two
buttons:
1. Align the two central holes of the L-bracket with the two
screw holes on the top of the PDU.
2. Screw the L-bracket to the PDU and ensure the bracket is
fastened securely.
3. Repeat Steps 1 to 2 to screw another L-bracket to the
bottom of the PDU.
4. After both L-brackets are installed on the PDU, you can
choose either of the following ways to mount the PDU in the
rack.
Using rack screws, fasten the PDU to the rack through
the two upper holes of each L-bracket.
Mount the PDU by screwing a mounting button in the
back center of each L-bracket and then having both
buttons engage the mounting holes in the rack.
Mounting 1U and 2U Models
Using the appropriate brackets and tools, fasten the Dominion
PX device to the rack or cabinet.
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Installing Cable Retention Clips (Optional)
If your Dominion PX device is designed to use a cable retention
clip, install the clip before connecting a power cord. A cable
retention clip prevents the connected power cord from coming
loose or falling off.
To install and use a cable retention clip:
1. Locate two tiny holes adjacent to the outlet (or inlet).
2. Install the cable retention clip by inserting two ends of the
clip into the tiny holes.

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Zero U models 1U models
Connecting Dominion PX to Your Network
To use the web interface to administer Dominion PX, you must
connect the Dominion PX device to your local area network
(LAN).
3. Connect the power cord to the outlet (or inlet), and press
the clip toward the power cord until it holds the cord firmly.
Zero U models 1U models
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Connecting Dominion PX to a Power Source
1. Verify that all circuit breakers on the Dominion PX device
are set to ON. If not, turn them ON.
Note: Not all Dominion PX devices have circuit breakers or
overcurrent protection mechanisms.
2. Connect each Dominion PX device to an appropriately
rated branch circuit. See the label or nameplate affixed to
your Dominion PX device for appropriate input ratings or
range.
3. When a Dominion PX device powers up, it proceeds with
the power-on self test and software loading for a few
moments. At this time, the outlet LEDs cycle through
different colors.
4. When the software has completed loading, the outlet LEDs
show a steady color and the LED display illuminates.
Note: A PX-1000 series PDU does not have outlet LEDs
so only the LED display illuminates.
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Connecting Dominion PX to a Computer
1. Connect one end of the null-modem cable to the RS-232
port labeled CONSOLE / MODEM on the Dominion PX
device.
2. Connect the other end of the null-modem cable to the serial
port (COM) on the computer.
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To connect to the LAN:
1. Connect a standard Category 5e/6 UTP cable to the
ETHERNET port on the Dominion PX device.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to your LAN.
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Configuring Dominion PX
1. Go to the computer that you connected to the Dominion PX
device and open a communications program such as
HyperTerminal or PuTTY.
2. Select the appropriate serial port, and make sure the port
settings are configured as follows:
Bits per second (baud rate) = 115200
Data bits = 8
Stop bits = 1
Parity = None
Flow control = None
3. Press Enter.
4. Dominion PX prompts you to log in. Note that both of user
name and password are case sensitive.
a. At the Username prompt, type admin and press Enter.
b. At the Password prompt, type raritan and press
Enter.
5. You are prompted to change the password if this is the first
time you log in to the Dominion PX device. Follow the
onscreen instructions to type your new password.
6. The # prompt appears when you log in successfully.
7. Type config and press Enter. The config:# prompt
appears, indicating that you have entered the configuration
mode.
8. To configure network settings, type appropriate commands,
and press Enter. All commands are case sensitive so make
sure you capitalize them correctly.
a. To set the IP configuration method, type this command:
network ipConfigurationMode <mode>
where <mode> is either dhcp for auto configuration
(default) or static for specifying a static IP address.
b. To configure IP and other network parameters, use the
commands shown in either table.
If you chose "dhcp" in Step a, you may use this
command.

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To set Use this command
Preferred host
name (optional)
network preferredHostName <name>
where <name> is the preferred host name.
If you chose "static" in Step a, use the following
commands for setting up static-IP-related
parameters.
To set Use this command
Static IP
address
network ipAddress <ip address>
where <ip address> is the IP address you
want to assign.
Subnet mask network subnetMask <netmask>
where <netmask> is the subnet mask.
Gateway network gateway <ip address>
where <ip address> is the IP address of the
gateway.
Primary DNS
server
network primaryDNSServer <ip
address>
where <ip address> is the IP address of the
primary DNS server.
Secondary DNS
server (optional)
network secondaryDNSServer <ip
address>
where <ip address> is the IP address of the
secondary DNS server.
c. The default LAN interface speed "auto" works in most of
scenarios and should not be changed unless necessary.
To change it, use this command:
network LANInterfaceSpeed <option>
where <option> is one of the options: auto, 10Mbps, or
100Mbps.
d. The default duplex mode "auto" works in most of
scenarios and should not be changed unless necessary.
To change it, type this command:
network LANInterfaceDuplexMode <mode>
where <mode> is one of the options: half, full, or auto.
9. To quit the configuration mode with or without saving the
changes, type either command, and press Enter.
Command Description
apply Save all configuration changes and quit the
configuration mode.
cancel Abort all configuration changes and quit the
configuration mode.
The # prompt appears, indicating that you have quit the
configuration mode.
10. To verify whether all settings are correct, type the following
command. Current network settings are displayed.
Command Description
show network
details
Show all network parameters.
Tip: You can also type "show network" to display a
shortened version of network settings.
11. If all are correct, type exit to log out of Dominion PX. If any
are incorrect, repeat Steps 7 to 10 to change any network
settings.
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What To Do Next
1. Connect IT equipment to the outlets on the Dominion PX.
2. From a computer connected to your LAN, open a browser
and point it at the IP address of the Dominion PX device.
3. When prompted for a user name and password, enter
admin and the new password you assigned during the initial
network configuration.
4. The Dominion PX page opens.
5. Choose Device Settings > Date/Time to configure
Dominion PX with the proper date and time or synchronize
it with an NTP server. Dominion PX's time must be in sync
with the LDAP server to use LDAP authentication.
6. Dominion PX is sent from the factory with all the outlets ON.
Turn OFF the outlets without devices connected from the
web interface.
7. Use the menu at the top of the page to create user profiles,
set privileges, set up security, and configure outlet
thresholds.
Note: Detailed instructions are available in the Dominion PX
User Guide.
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MAC Addresses of Zero U Models Conductor Continuity and Polarity
A label is affixed to a Zero U Dominion PX device, showing
both of the serial number and MAC address of the PDU. The system should be checked to ensure correct polarity and
continuity of all wiring.
If necessary, you can find the PDU's IP address through the
MAC address by using commonly-used network tools.
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Safety and Installation Information
Notice
This instruction should be used in conjunction with the
Dominion PX User Guide.
This product must be installed by suitably qualified personnel in
accordance with the requirements of relevant legislation and
regulations for the region (e.g. the National Electric Code in the
USA, the Canadian Electric Code in Canada, the IEE wiring
regulations in UK, etc.) as well as accepted practices in
industry. Any information about the uses for which these
products were designed and tested is available on request.
Installation should be in accordance with any appropriate
Health & Safety regulations.
Testing
All PDU's are fully tested and verified to conform to the required
standards. Where further system wiring is carried out, or where
the modules are integrated into larger systems, the entire
installation must be tested prior to use as prescribed by
national wiring regulations.
For compliance with certain standards, the installer must test
the complete electrical installation prior to use, and, in general
use, the products should be subject to regular checking. The
frequency of the electrical and visual checks will depend on the
nature of the use to which the PDU is put and as such the test
frequency must be determined by the installer. Guidelines for
normal tests are given below.
Earth Continuity
A current of 25 amps should be passed from an alternating
current (AC) source with a no-load voltage not exceeding 12V,
between the earth conductor of the power supply cord and the
earth connection of the outlet sockets. This test should be
repeated for metal parts surrounding the installation, which
should be earthed.
Where the power cord specified exceeds 3M the 100mΩlimit
common on many PAT testers may be exceeded. This does
not mean the product has failed. The length of the cord should
be checked and the appropriate allowance made.
Insulation Resistance
The insulation resistance between LINE/NEUTRAL and
EARTH should be measured using a 500VDC. test supply. The
measured resistance should not be less than 1.0MΩ.
Flash Test
A flash voltage of 1500VAC between LINE/NEUTRAL and
EARTH should exhibit a leakage of under 1mA. Note: where
the power cord exceeds 3M, the unit may exhibit higher
leakage. The appropriate allowance should be made.
Both insulation and flash testing may ONLY be carried out
LN-E. Testing between L-N may give erroneous results due to
the Neon indicator (if fitted).
Notes on units with integral filters
Units with integral filter systems may be LN-E insulation tested
at 500VDC but if flash tested at 1500VAC, they will exhibit high
leakage readings under insulation tests due to the nature of the
filtering components.
The quiescent earth leakage of the filter unit under normal
conditions may be checked and should not exceed 0.9mA at
250V~ 50Hz.
L to N flash and insulation tests would be inconclusive due to
the presence of the filter system and may damage the surge
suppression circuitry.
Uses
This system has been designed to conform to the latest safety
requirements. In addition to compliance with standards for
general use, this PDU has been factory configured for use in
19” rack mounting environments. This does NOT preclude their
use in other situations.
Safety Precautions
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.

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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 this product to power inductive loads
such as motors or compressors. Attempting to power inductive
loads may result in damage to the product.
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.
Additional Information
For more information about the Dominion PX and the entire
Raritan product line, see Raritan's website (www.raritan.com).
For technical issues, contact Raritan Technical Support. See
the Contact Support page in the Support section on Raritan's
website for technical support contact information worldwide.
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