Raritan PX2-1000 SERIES User manual

Copyright © 2016 Raritan, Inc.
DPX2-1000-0M-v3.2.10-E
March 2016
255-80-6105-00
PX2-1000/2000 Series
User Guide
Release 3.2.10

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

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express prior written consent of Raritan, Inc.
© Copyright 2016 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 xvi
What's New in the PX User Guide xviii
Chapter 1 Introduction 1
Product Models ..............................................................................................................................1
Package Contents..........................................................................................................................1
Zero U Products................................................................................................................... 1
1U Products .........................................................................................................................2
2U Products .........................................................................................................................2
APIPA and Link-Local Addressing.................................................................................................2
Chapter 2 Rack-Mounting the PDU 4
Rackmount Safety Guidelines .......................................................................................................4
Circuit Breaker Orientation Limitation ............................................................................................5
Mounting Zero U Models Using L-Brackets...................................................................................5
Mounting Zero U Models Using Button Mount...............................................................................7
Mounting Zero U Models Using Claw-Foot Brackets..................................................................... 8
Mounting Zero U Models Using Two Rear Buttons .....................................................................10
Mounting Zero U Models Using L-Brackets and Buttons.............................................................11
Mounting 1U or 2U Models ..........................................................................................................12
Chapter 3 Installation and Configuration 14
Before You Begin.........................................................................................................................14
Unpacking the Product and Components..........................................................................14

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Preparing the Installation Site............................................................................................14
Checking the Branch Circuit Rating...................................................................................15
Filling Out the Equipment Setup Worksheet .....................................................................15
Installing Cable Retention Clips on the Inlet (Optional) ...............................................................15
Connecting the PDU to a Power Source .....................................................................................16
Configuring the PX.......................................................................................................................17
Connecting the PX to a Computer.....................................................................................18
Installing the USB-to-Serial Driver (Optional)....................................................................19
Connecting the PX to Your Network..................................................................................20
Initial Network Configuration via CLI .................................................................................22
Bulk Configuration Methods.........................................................................................................28
Cascading the PX via USB ..........................................................................................................29
Installing Cable Retention Clips on Outlets (Optional) ................................................................32
Chapter 4 Connecting External Equipment (Optional) 34
Connecting Environmental Sensor Packages .............................................................................34
DPX Sensor Packages ......................................................................................................35
DPX2 Sensor Packages .................................................................................................... 41
DPX3 Sensor Packages .................................................................................................... 43
DX Sensor Packages ........................................................................................................46
Using an Optional DPX3-ENVHUB4 Sensor Hub .............................................................48
Mixing Diverse Sensor Types............................................................................................50
Guidelines for PX with Two Sensor Ports .........................................................................54
Connecting Asset Management Sensors ....................................................................................55
Combining Regular Asset Sensors....................................................................................56
Introduction to Asset Tags.................................................................................................58
Connecting Regular Asset Sensors to the PX...................................................................58
Connecting Blade Extension Strips ...................................................................................60
Connecting Composite Asset Sensors (AMS-Mx-Z) .........................................................63
Connecting a Logitech Webcam..................................................................................................69
Connecting a GSM Modem .........................................................................................................70
Connecting an Analog Modem ....................................................................................................70
Connecting an External Beeper...................................................................................................71
Connecting a Schroff LHX/SHX Heat Exchanger........................................................................71
Chapter 5 Using the PDU 73
Panel Components ......................................................................................................................73
Power Cord........................................................................................................................73
Outlets ...............................................................................................................................73
Connection Ports ...............................................................................................................74
LED Display .......................................................................................................................77
Reset Button ......................................................................................................................82
Circuit Breakers ...........................................................................................................................82
Resetting the Button-Type Circuit Breaker........................................................................83
Resetting the Handle-Type Circuit Breaker.......................................................................83
Fuse .............................................................................................................................................84
Fuse Replacement on Zero U Models............................................................................... 85

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Fuse Replacement on 1U Models .....................................................................................86
Beeper .........................................................................................................................................88
Chapter 6 Using the Web Interface 89
Supported Web Browsers............................................................................................................89
Logging in to the Web Interface...................................................................................................90
Login ..................................................................................................................................90
Changing Your Password..................................................................................................93
Remembering User Names and Passwords .....................................................................93
Logout ..........................................................................................................................................93
Introduction to the Web Interface.................................................................................................94
Menus ................................................................................................................................95
PX Explorer Pane ..............................................................................................................95
Setup Button......................................................................................................................98
Status Bar ..........................................................................................................................98
Add Page Icon ...................................................................................................................99
Data Pane........................................................................................................................100
More Information .............................................................................................................100
Viewing the Dashboard..............................................................................................................104
Alerted Sensors ...............................................................................................................104
Alarms List ....................................................................................................................... 105
Device Management..................................................................................................................106
Displaying PDU Information ............................................................................................107
Naming the PDU..............................................................................................................112
Modifying the Network Configuration...............................................................................112
Modifying Network Service Settings................................................................................122
Setting the Date and Time...............................................................................................128
Setting Default Measurement Units.................................................................................132
Configuring the Feature Port ...........................................................................................133
Configuring the Serial Port ..............................................................................................134
Setting the Cascading Mode ...........................................................................................136
Setting Data Logging .......................................................................................................143
Configuring SMTP Settings .............................................................................................144
Configuring Data Push Settings ......................................................................................145
Specifying the Device Altitude .........................................................................................146
Rebooting the PX Device ................................................................................................147
Resetting All Active Energy Readings.............................................................................147
Monitoring Total Active Energy or Power ........................................................................148
Checking the Internal Beeper State ................................................................................149
Setting the EnergyWise Configuration ............................................................................149
User Management .....................................................................................................................150
Creating a User Profile ....................................................................................................150
Modifying a User Profile ..................................................................................................154
Deleting a User Profile.....................................................................................................154
Setting Up Your Preferred Measurement Units...............................................................155
Setting Up Roles ........................................................................................................................156
Creating a Role................................................................................................................156
Modifying a Role..............................................................................................................157
Deleting a Role ................................................................................................................158

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Access Security Control.............................................................................................................159
Forcing HTTPS Encryption..............................................................................................159
Configuring the Firewall...................................................................................................159
Setting Up User Login Controls .......................................................................................166
Setting Up Role-Based Access Control Rules ................................................................ 170
Setting Up a TLS Certificate ......................................................................................................174
Certificate Signing Request .............................................................................................175
Creating a Self-Signed Certificate ...................................................................................177
Installing Existing Key and Certificate Files.....................................................................179
Downloading Key and Certificate Files............................................................................179
Setting Up External Authentication ............................................................................................180
Gathering the External Authentication Information..........................................................180
Adding Authentication Servers ........................................................................................182
Sorting the Access Order ................................................................................................186
Testing the Server Connection ........................................................................................ 186
Editing Authentication Server Settings ............................................................................187
Deleting Authentication Server Settings..........................................................................187
Disabling External Authentication....................................................................................187
Enabling External and Local Authentication Services.....................................................188
Outlet Management ...................................................................................................................188
Naming Outlets................................................................................................................188
Checking Outlet-Specific Data.........................................................................................189
Outlet Switching...............................................................................................................189
Setting the Default Outlet State .......................................................................................192
Changing the Cycling Power-Off Period..........................................................................194
Setting the Initialization Delay .........................................................................................196
Setting the Inrush Guard Delay .......................................................................................197
Setting the Outlet Power-On Sequence ..........................................................................198
Setting the Outlet-Specific Power-On Delay ...................................................................199
Setting Non-Critical Outlets and Load Shedding Mode...................................................199
No Support for Front Panel Outlet Switching ..................................................................202
Inlet and Overcurrent Protector Management ...........................................................................202
Naming the Inlet ..............................................................................................................203
Naming Overcurrent Protectors.......................................................................................203
Monitoring the Inlet ..........................................................................................................203
Monitoring Overcurrent Protectors ..................................................................................204
Resetting Inlet Active Energy Readings ..........................................................................206
Disabling an Inlet (for Multi-Inlet PDUs) ..........................................................................207
Setting Power Thresholds..........................................................................................................208
Setting Inlet Thresholds...................................................................................................208
Setting an Overcurrent Protector's Thresholds ...............................................................209
Bulk Configuration for Overcurrent Protector Thresholds ...............................................210
Setting Thresholds for Total Active Energy or Power......................................................211
Event Rules and Actions............................................................................................................213
Components of an Event Rule.........................................................................................213
Creating an Event Rule ...................................................................................................213
Sample Event Rules ........................................................................................................257
A Note about Infinite Loop ...............................................................................................260
Modifying an Event Rule..................................................................................................261
Modifying an Action .........................................................................................................263
Deleting an Event Rule or Action.....................................................................................263
A Note about Untriggered Rules......................................................................................264

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Managing Event Logging ...........................................................................................................264
Viewing the Local Event Log ...........................................................................................264
Viewing the Wireless LAN Diagnostic Log ......................................................................265
Viewing Connected Users .........................................................................................................266
Monitoring Server Accessibility..................................................................................................267
Adding IT Devices for Ping Monitoring ............................................................................267
Editing Ping Monitoring Settings......................................................................................270
Deleting Ping Monitoring Settings ...................................................................................270
Checking Server Monitoring States .................................................................................271
Environmental Sensors and Actuators ......................................................................................271
Identifying Environmental Sensors and Actuators...........................................................272
Managing Environmental Sensors or Actuators ..............................................................276
Configuring Environmental Sensors or Actuators ...........................................................278
Viewing Sensor or Actuator Data ....................................................................................283
Unmanaging Environmental Sensors or Actuators .........................................................287
Disabling the Automatic Management Function..............................................................288
Controlling Actuators .......................................................................................................289
Asset Management....................................................................................................................289
Configuring the Asset Sensor..........................................................................................289
Setting Asset Sensor LED Colors....................................................................................291
Configuring a Specific Rack Unit .....................................................................................291
Expanding a Blade Extension Strip .................................................................................292
Displaying the Asset Sensor Information ........................................................................293
Bulk Configuration......................................................................................................................294
Saving the PX Configuration ...........................................................................................295
Copying the PX Configuration .........................................................................................296
Backup and Restore of PX Device Settings ..............................................................................297
Webcam Management...............................................................................................................298
Configuring Webcams .....................................................................................................298
Adjusting Image Properties .............................................................................................299
Viewing Webcam Snapshots or Videos ..........................................................................300
Sending Snapshots or Videos in an Email or Instant Message ......................................302
Snapshot Storage............................................................................................................304
Network Diagnostics ..................................................................................................................307
Pinging a Host .................................................................................................................307
Tracing the Network Route..............................................................................................307
Listing TCP Connections .................................................................................................308
Downloading Diagnostic Information .........................................................................................308
Managing the Schroff LHX/SHX Heat Exchanger .....................................................................309
Enabling and Disabling Schroff LHX/SHX Heat Exchanger Support ..............................310
Configuring the LHX/SHX................................................................................................310
Monitoring the LHX/SHX .................................................................................................312
Turning the LHX/SHX On or Off ......................................................................................315
Requesting Maximum Cooling for an SHX-30.................................................................316
Firmware Upgrade .....................................................................................................................316
Updating the PX Firmware ..............................................................................................317
Viewing Firmware Update History ...................................................................................320
Full Disaster Recovery ....................................................................................................320
Updating the Asset Sensor Firmware..............................................................................321
Accessing the Help ....................................................................................................................321
Retrieving Software Packages Information .....................................................................321
Browsing through the Online Help...................................................................................321