Raritan PXE User manual

Copyright © 2014 Raritan, Inc.
PXE-0C-v3.0-E
August 2014
255-80-0008-00
Raritan PXE
User Guide
Release 3.0

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 2014 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
What's New in the PXE User Guide xiii
Chapter 1 Introduction 1
Product Models ..............................................................................................................................1
Package Contents..........................................................................................................................1
Zero U Products................................................................................................................... 1
1U Products .........................................................................................................................1
Chapter 2 Rack-Mounting the PDU 2
Rackmount Safety Guidelines .......................................................................................................2
Circuit Breaker Orientation Limitation ............................................................................................2
Mounting 1U Models Using L-Brackets and Buttons ..................................................................... 3
Mounting Zero U Models Using Two Rear Buttons ....................................................................... 4
Mounting Zero U Models Using L-Brackets and Buttons............................................................... 6
Chapter 3 Installation and Configuration 8
Before You Begin...........................................................................................................................8
Unpacking the Product and Components............................................................................8
Preparing the Installation Site..............................................................................................8
Filling Out the Equipment Setup Worksheet .......................................................................9
Checking the Branch Circuit Rating.....................................................................................9
Connecting the PDU to a Power Source .......................................................................................9
Configuring the PXE ......................................................................................................................9
Installing the USB-to-Serial Driver (Optional)....................................................................10
Connecting the PXE to a Computer ..................................................................................11
Connecting the PXE to Your Network ...............................................................................12
Initial Network Configuration via CLI .................................................................................12

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Installing Cable Retention Clips on Outlets (Optional) ................................................................16
Chapter 4 Connecting Environmental Sensor Packages (Optional) 18
DPX Sensor Packages ................................................................................................................18
Using an Optional Sensor Hub..........................................................................................19
Using a Raritan Y cable.....................................................................................................21
Supported Maximum DPX Sensor Distances....................................................................22
DPX2 Sensor Packages ..............................................................................................................23
DX Sensor Packages...................................................................................................................25
Chapter 5 Using the PDU 27
Panel Components ......................................................................................................................27
Power Cord........................................................................................................................27
Outlets ...............................................................................................................................27
Connection Ports ...............................................................................................................28
LED Display .......................................................................................................................29
Reset Button ......................................................................................................................32
Circuit Breakers ...........................................................................................................................32
Resetting the Button-Type Circuit Breaker........................................................................32
Resetting the Handle-Type Circuit Breaker.......................................................................33
Chapter 6 Using the Web Interface 35
Supported Web Browsers............................................................................................................35
Logging in to the Web Interface...................................................................................................36
Login ..................................................................................................................................36
Changing Your Password..................................................................................................38
Remembering User Names and Passwords .....................................................................38
Logout ..........................................................................................................................................39
Introduction to the Web Interface.................................................................................................40
Menus ................................................................................................................................41
PX Explorer Pane ..............................................................................................................41
Setup Button......................................................................................................................43
Status Bar ..........................................................................................................................43
Add Page Icon ...................................................................................................................45
Logout Button ....................................................................................................................45
Data Pane..........................................................................................................................45
More Information ...............................................................................................................46
Viewing the Dashboard................................................................................................................51
Alerted Sensors .................................................................................................................51
Alarms List ......................................................................................................................... 52
Device Management....................................................................................................................53
Displaying PDU Information ..............................................................................................54
Naming the PDU................................................................................................................55
Modifying the Network Configuration.................................................................................55
Modifying Network Service Settings..................................................................................63

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Setting the Date and Time.................................................................................................69
Setting Default Measurement Units...................................................................................73
Specifying the Device Altitude ...........................................................................................73
Setting Data Logging .........................................................................................................74
Configuring SMTP Settings ...............................................................................................75
Setting the EnergyWise Configuration ..............................................................................76
Rebooting the PXE Device ................................................................................................77
Resetting All Active Energy Readings...............................................................................77
Internal Beeper State.........................................................................................................78
User Management .......................................................................................................................78
Creating a User Profile ......................................................................................................78
Modifying a User Profile ....................................................................................................81
Deleting a User Profile.......................................................................................................82
Changing the User List View .............................................................................................82
Setting Up Your Preferred Measurement Units................................................................. 83
Setting Up Roles ..........................................................................................................................83
Creating a Role..................................................................................................................84
Modifying a Role................................................................................................................84
Deleting a Role ..................................................................................................................86
Changing the Role List View .............................................................................................86
Forcing HTTPS Encryption .......................................................................................................... 86
Access Security Control...............................................................................................................86
Configuring the Firewall.....................................................................................................87
Setting Up User Login Controls .........................................................................................93
Setting Up Role-Based Access Control Rules .................................................................. 97
Setting Up an SSL Certificate ....................................................................................................101
Certificate Signing Request .............................................................................................102
Creating a Self-Signed Certificate ...................................................................................104
Installing Existing Key and Certificate Files.....................................................................105
Downloading Key and Certificate Files............................................................................106
Setting Up External Authentication ............................................................................................106
Gathering the External Authentication Information..........................................................107
Adding Authentication Servers ........................................................................................108
Sorting the Access Order ................................................................................................112
Testing the Server Connection ........................................................................................ 112
Editing Authentication Server Settings ............................................................................112
Deleting Authentication Server Settings..........................................................................113
Disabling External Authentication....................................................................................113
Enabling External and Local Authentication Services.....................................................114
Outlet Management ...................................................................................................................114
Naming Outlets................................................................................................................114
Checking Outlet-Specific Data.........................................................................................115
Inlet and Overcurrent Protector Management ...........................................................................115
Naming the Inlet ..............................................................................................................116
Monitoring the Inlet ..........................................................................................................116
Naming Overcurrent Protectors.......................................................................................117
Resetting Inlet Active Energy Readings ..........................................................................117
Disabling an Inlet (for Multi-Inlet PDUs) ..........................................................................118
Setting Power Thresholds..........................................................................................................119
Setting Inlet Thresholds...................................................................................................119
Event Rules and Actions............................................................................................................121
Components of an Event Rule.........................................................................................121

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Creating an Event Rule ...................................................................................................122
Sample Event Rules ........................................................................................................147
A Note about Infinite Loop ...............................................................................................148
Modifying an Event Rule..................................................................................................149
Modifying an Action .........................................................................................................150
Deleting an Event Rule or Action.....................................................................................150
A Note about Untriggered Rules......................................................................................151
Managing Event Logging ...........................................................................................................151
Viewing the Local Event Log ...........................................................................................151
Clearing Event Entries.....................................................................................................152
Viewing Connected Users .........................................................................................................152
Monitoring Server Accessibility..................................................................................................153
Adding IT Devices for Ping Monitoring ............................................................................154
Editing Ping Monitoring Settings......................................................................................155
Deleting Ping Monitoring Settings ...................................................................................155
Checking Server Monitoring States .................................................................................156
Environmental Sensors and Actuators ......................................................................................156
Identifying Environmental Sensors and Actuators...........................................................157
Managing Environmental Sensors or Actuators ..............................................................160
Configuring Environmental Sensors or Actuators ...........................................................162
Viewing Sensor or Actuator Data ....................................................................................167
Unmanaging Environmental Sensors or Actuators .........................................................171
Disabling the Automatic Management Function..............................................................172
Controlling Actuators .......................................................................................................172
Bulk Configuration......................................................................................................................173
Saving the PXE Configuration .........................................................................................174
Copying the PXE Configuration.......................................................................................175
Backup and Restore of PXE Device Settings............................................................................176
Network Diagnostics ..................................................................................................................177
Pinging a Host .................................................................................................................177
Tracing the Network Route..............................................................................................177
Listing TCP Connections .................................................................................................178
Downloading Diagnostic Information .........................................................................................178
Firmware Upgrade .....................................................................................................................178
Updating the PXE Firmware ............................................................................................179
Viewing Firmware Update History ...................................................................................181
Full Disaster Recovery ....................................................................................................182
Accessing the Help ....................................................................................................................182
Retrieving Software Packages Information .....................................................................182
Browsing through the Online Help...................................................................................183
Chapter 7 Using SNMP 185
Enabling SNMP..........................................................................................................................185
Configuring Users for Encrypted SNMP v3 ...............................................................................186
Configuring SNMP Notifications ................................................................................................187
SNMP Gets and Sets.................................................................................................................188
The PXE MIB ...................................................................................................................188
A Note about Enabling Thresholds..................................................................................190

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Chapter 8 Using the Command Line Interface 191
About the Interface.....................................................................................................................191
Logging in to CLI........................................................................................................................192
With HyperTerminal.........................................................................................................192
With SSH or Telnet..........................................................................................................193
Different CLI Modes and Prompts ...................................................................................194
Closing a Local Connection.............................................................................................194
Logging out of CLI......................................................................................................................194
Help Command ..........................................................................................................................195
Querying Available Parameters for a Command .......................................................................196
Showing Information ..................................................................................................................196
Network Configuration .....................................................................................................197
PDU Configuration...........................................................................................................199
Outlet Information ............................................................................................................199
Inlet Information...............................................................................................................200
Overcurrent Protector Information ...................................................................................201
Date and Time Settings ...................................................................................................202
Default Measurement Units .............................................................................................202
Environmental Sensor Information ..................................................................................203
Actuator Information ........................................................................................................204
Environmental Sensor Package Information ...................................................................205
Inlet Sensor Threshold Information .................................................................................206
Inlet Pole Sensor Threshold Information .........................................................................207
Environmental Sensor Threshold Information ................................................................. 209
Environmental Sensor Default Thresholds......................................................................210
Security Settings..............................................................................................................211
Existing User Profiles ......................................................................................................212
Existing Roles ..................................................................................................................213
EnergyWise Settings .......................................................................................................213
Event Log.........................................................................................................................214
Reliability Data.................................................................................................................215
Reliability Error Log .........................................................................................................215
Command History............................................................................................................216
History Buffer Length.......................................................................................................216
Examples .........................................................................................................................216
Clearing Information...................................................................................................................218
Clearing Event Log ..........................................................................................................218
Configuring the PXE Device and Network.................................................................................219
Entering Configuration Mode...........................................................................................219
Quitting Configuration Mode............................................................................................219
PDU Configuration Commands .......................................................................................220
Network Configuration Commands..................................................................................223
Time Configuration Commands.......................................................................................241
Security Configuration Commands..................................................................................244
Outlet Configuration Commands .....................................................................................264
Inlet Configuration Commands ........................................................................................265
Overcurrent Protector Configuration Commands ............................................................ 266
User Configuration Commands .......................................................................................266

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Role Configuration Commands .......................................................................................279
Environmental Sensor Configuration Commands ...........................................................284
Sensor Threshold Configuration Commands ..................................................................288
Actuator Configuration Commands .................................................................................306
EnergyWise Configuration Commands ...........................................................................309
Setting the History Buffer Length.....................................................................................311
Multi-Command Syntax ...................................................................................................311
Actuator Control Operations ......................................................................................................312
Switching On the Actuator(s)...........................................................................................313
Switching Off the Actuator(s)...........................................................................................314
Example - Turning On a Specific Actuator ......................................................................314
Unblocking a User......................................................................................................................315
Resetting the PXE......................................................................................................................315
Restarting the PDU..........................................................................................................315
Resetting Active Energy Readings..................................................................................316
Resetting to Factory Defaults ..........................................................................................316
Network Troubleshooting...........................................................................................................317
Entering Diagnostic Mode ...............................................................................................317
Quitting Diagnostic Mode ................................................................................................317
Diagnostic Commands ....................................................................................................317

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Retrieving Previous Commands ................................................................................................320
Automatically Completing a Command......................................................................................320
Appendix A Specifications 322
Maximum Ambient Operating Temperature ..............................................................................322
Sensor RJ-12 Port Pinouts ........................................................................................................322
RS-485 Port Pinouts ..................................................................................................................322
Appendix B Equipment Setup Worksheet 324
Appendix C Resetting to Factory Defaults 328
Using the CLI Command ...........................................................................................................328
Appendix D LDAP Configuration Illustration 330
Step A. Determine User Accounts and Groups .........................................................................330
Step B. Configure User Groups on the AD Server ....................................................................331
Step C. Configure LDAP Authentication on the PXE Device ....................................................332
Step D. Configure User Groups on the PXE Device .................................................................334
Appendix E Integration 338
Power IQ Configuration .............................................................................................................338
Adding PDUs to Power IQ Management.........................................................................338
dcTrack ......................................................................................................................................340
dcTrack Overview............................................................................................................341
Adding the PX to dcTrack Management..........................................................................341
Appendix F Additional PXE Information 343
MAC Address.............................................................................................................................343
Locking Outlets and Cords ........................................................................................................343
SecureLock™ Outlets and Cords ....................................................................................344
Button-Type Locking Outlets ...........................................................................................345
Unbalanced Current Calculation................................................................................................346
Altitude Correction Factors ........................................................................................................347
Raritan Training Website ...........................................................................................................348
Truncated Data in the Web Interface.........................................................................................348
Reserving IP Addresses in Windows DHCP Servers ................................................................349
Sensor Threshold Settings ........................................................................................................349
Thresholds and Sensor States ........................................................................................350

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"To Assert" and Assertion Timeout..................................................................................352
"To De-assert" and Deassertion Hysteresis ....................................................................354
Index 357

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The following sections have changed or information has been added to
the PXE Online Help based on enhancements and changes to the
equipment and/or user documentation.
Checking the Branch Circuit Rating (on page 9)
Configuring the PXE (on page 9)
Connecting Environmental Sensor Packages (Optional) (on page 18)
DPX Sensor Packages (on page 18)
DPX2 Sensor Packages (on page 23)
DX Sensor Packages (on page 25)
Using the PDU (on page 27)
Circuit Breakers (on page 32)
Supported Web Browsers (on page 35)
Login (on page 36)
Remembering User Names and Passwords (on page 38)
Status Bar (on page 43)
Alerted Sensors (on page 51)
Alarms List (on page 52)
Modifying IPv4 Settings (on page 57)
Modifying IPv6 Settings (on page 59)
Static Route Examples (on page 61)
Changing HTTP(S) Settings (on page 64)
Changing Modbus/TCP Settings (on page 67)
Enabling Service Advertisement (on page 68)
Windows NTP Server Synchronization Solution (on page 72)
Setting Default Measurement Units (on page 73)
Resetting All Active Energy Readings (on page 77)
Internal Beeper State (on page 78)
Setting Up Your Preferred Measurement Units (on page 83)
Configuring the Firewall (on page 87)
What's New in the PXE User Guide

Chapter 1: What's New in the PXE User Guide
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Changing the Default Policy (on page 88)
Creating Firewall Rules (on page 89)
Enabling and Editing the Security Banner (on page 96)
Enabling the Feature (on page 97)
Changing the Default Policy (on page 98)
Creating Role-Based Access Control Rules (on page 98)
Setting Up External Authentication (on page 106)
Gathering the RADIUS Information (on page 108)
Adding RADIUS Server Settings (on page 111)
Checking Outlet-Specific Data (on page 115)
Resetting Inlet Active Energy Readings (on page 117)
Disabling an Inlet (for Multi-Inlet PDUs) (on page 118)
Event Rules and Actions (on page 121)
Creating Actions (on page 122)
Creating Rules (on page 133)
Scheduling an Action (on page 137)
Default Log Messages (on page 139)
Email and SMS Message Placeholders (on page 144)
A Note about Infinite Loop (on page 148)
Adding IT Devices for Ping Monitoring (on page 154)
Environmental Sensors and Actuators (on page 156)
Identifying Environmental Sensors and Actuators (on page 157)
Matching the Serial Number (on page 158)
Matching the Position (on page 159)
Managing Environmental Sensors or Actuators (on page 160)
Identifying Sensor or Actuator Channels (on page 161)
Configuring Environmental Sensors or Actuators (on page 162)
Changing Default Thresholds (on page 165)
Setting Thresholds for Multiple Sensors (on page 166)
States of Managed Actuators (on page 171)

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Unmanaging Environmental Sensors or Actuators (on page 171)
Disabling the Automatic Management Function (on page 172)
Controlling Actuators (on page 172)
Copying the PXE Configuration (on page 175)
Backup and Restore of PXE Device Settings (on page 176)
Updating the PXE Firmware (on page 179)
Firmware Update via SCP (on page 180)
Using the Command Line Interface (on page 191)
Using the CLI Command (on page 328)
dcTrack (on page 340)
Locking Outlets and Cords (on page 343)
Unbalanced Current Calculation (on page 346)
Raritan Training Website (on page 348)
Truncated Data in the Web Interface (on page 348)
Reserving IP Addresses in Windows DHCP Servers (on page 349)
Sensor Threshold Settings (on page 349)
Please see the Release Notes for a more detailed explanation of the
changes applied to this version of PXE.

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Raritan PXE is an intelligent power distribution unit (PDU) that allows you
to remotely monitor power consumed by IT equipment in the server room
or data center.
The intended use of the PXE 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.
In This Chapter
Product Models..........................................................................................1
Package Contents .....................................................................................1
Product Models
The PXE 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.
Visit the Product Selector page (http://www.findmypdu.com/) on the
Raritan 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.
Zero U Products
The PXE device
Mounting screws, brackets and/or buttons
Cable retention clips for outlets (optional)
1U Products
The PXE device
Mounting screws, brackets and/or buttons
Chapter 1 Introduction

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This chapter describes how to rack mount a PXE device.
In This Chapter
Rackmount Safety Guidelines ...................................................................2
Circuit Breaker Orientation Limitation........................................................2
Mounting 1U Models Using L-Brackets and Buttons.................................3
Mounting Zero U Models Using Two Rear Buttons...................................4
Mounting Zero U Models Using L-Brackets and Buttons ..........................6
Rackmount Safety Guidelines
In Raritan products which require rack mounting, follow these
precautions:
Operation temperature in a closed rack environment may be
greater than room temperature. Do not exceed the rated
maximum ambient temperature of the Power Distribution Units.
See Specifications (on page 322) in the Online Help.
Ensure sufficient airflow through the rack environment.
Mount equipment in the rack carefully to avoid uneven
mechanical loading.
Connect equipment to the supply circuit carefully to avoid
overloading circuits.
Ground all equipment properly, especially supply connections, to
the branch circuit.
Circuit Breaker Orientation Limitation
Usually a PDU can be mounted in any orientation. However, when
mounting a PDU with circuit breakers, you must obey these rules:
Circuit breakers CANNOT face down. For example, do not
horizontally mount a Zero U PDU with circuit breakers on the ceiling.
If a rack is subject to shock in environments such as boats or
airplanes, the PDU CANNOT be mounted upside down. If installed
upside down, shock stress reduces the trip point by 10%.
Note: If normally the line cord is down, upside down means the line
cord is up.
Chapter 2 Rack-Mounting the PDU

Chapter 2: Rack-Mounting the PDU
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Mounting 1U Models Using L-Brackets and Buttons
This section describes how to mount a 1U PXE device using L-brackets
and two buttons.
To mount 1U models using L-brackets and two buttons:
1. Align the two edge slots of the L-bracket with the two screw holes on
the top of the PXE device.
2. Screw the L-bracket to the device and ensure the bracket is fastened
securely.
3. Repeat Steps 1 to 2 to screw another L-bracket to the bottom of the
device.
4. After both L-brackets are installed on the device, you can choose
either of the following ways to mount the device in the rack.
Using rack screws, fasten the device to the rack through two
identical holes near the edge of each L-bracket.

Chapter 2: Rack-Mounting the PDU
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Mount the device 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. The recommended torque for the
button is 1.96 N·m (20 kgf·cm).
Mounting Zero U Models Using Two Rear Buttons
The following describes how to mount a PDU using two buttons only. If
your PDU has circuit breakers implemented, read Circuit Breaker
Orientation Limitation (on page 2) before mounting it.
To mount Zero U models using two buttons:
1. Turn to the rear of the PDU.