Vertiv VP8858 User manual

VERTIV INTELLIGENT RACK PDU
VP8841, VP8867, VP8865, VP8866, VP7811B, VP8868,
VP8832,
VP8830, VP8858, VP8853, VP8881 and VP8886
VertivCo.com/geist

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CONTENTS
1.
Introduction............................................................................................................................................. 6
1.1.
Welcome ......................................................................................................................................... 6
2. About this
Manual................................................................................................................................... 9
2.1. Organization of the
Manual ............................................................................................................. 9
2.2. Audience
Profile .............................................................................................................................. 9
2.3. On-line
Documentation ................................................................................................................... 9
2.4. Reporting Document Errors
.......................................................................................................... 10
2.5.
Conventions .................................................................................................................................. 10
2.5.1.
Software............................................................................................................................... 10
2.5.2.
Hardware ............................................................................................................................. 10
2.5.3.
Safety................................................................................................................................... 12
2.5.4.
Figures ................................................................................................................................. 13
2.5.5.
Tables .................................................................................................................................. 13
3. Chapter 1 - Product
Specifications....................................................................................................... 14
3.1. Product Specifications
.................................................................................................................. 14
3.1.1.
Overview .............................................................................................................................. 14
3.1.2.
Environmental ...................................................................................................................... 14
3.1.2.1.
Temperature .................................................................................................................... 14
3.1.2.2.
Humidity ........................................................................................................................... 15
3.1.2.3.
Elevation .......................................................................................................................... 15
3.1.3.
Electrical .............................................................................................................................. 15
3.1.3.1. Receptacle Ratings
......................................................................................................... 15
3.1.4.
Networking ........................................................................................................................... 16
3.1.4.1.
Ethernet ........................................................................................................................... 16

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3.1.4.2. Protocols .......................................................................................................................... 16
3.1.4.3. User Interfaces
................................................................................................................ 16
3.1.5. RegulatoryCompliance
....................................................................................................... 16
3.1.5.1. Underwriters Laboratories (UL)
....................................................................................... 16
3.1.5.2. Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) ................................................................. 17
3.1.5.3.
RoHS/WEEE.................................................................................................................... 17
4. Chapter 2 -
Installation......................................................................................................................... 18
4.1.
Pre-Installation .............................................................................................................................. 18
4.2.
Installation ..................................................................................................................................... 19
4.2.1.
Mounting .............................................................................................................................. 20
4.2.1.1. Full Length
Brackets ........................................................................................................ 20
4.2.1.2. Mini "L" Brackets
(SLB-4)................................................................................................ 21
4.2.1.3. Vertical Extension Brackets
(VCB-1) ............................................................................... 22
4.2.1.4. Toolless Mounting Hardware (11621)
............................................................................. 23
4.2.1.5. Toolless Full Length Brackets
(TLFL).............................................................................. 24
4.2.1.6. Single Side Mount 2 Unit Brackets (TSMX2)
.................................................................. 24
4.2.1.7. Offset/Side Mount Brackets
(EZB-1)............................................................................... 25
4.2.1.8. 7" Extension Brackets
(XB-7).......................................................................................... 25
4.2.1.9. Flush Mount Brackets (FM)
............................................................................................. 26
4.2.1.10. Adjustable Mount Brackets
(AM) ................................................................................. 26
4.2.1.11. Panel Mount Brackets
(PM)......................................................................................... 27
4.2.1.12. 23" Conversion Mounting Brackets
(23-RM) ............................................................... 27
4.2.1.13. Cable Mount Brackets
(CMB-1)................................................................................... 28
4.2.1.14. 19" Horizontal/Panel Mount Brackets (7938)
.............................................................. 29
4.2.2. Network
Setup..................................................................................................................... 30
5. Chapter 3 -
Setup ................................................................................................................................. 35
5.1. Interchangeable Monitoring Device
.............................................................................................. 35
5.2. Web
Interface ................................................................................................................................ 55
5.2.1. Sensors
Page...................................................................................................................... 55

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5.2.1.1. Overview .......................................................................................................................... 55
5.2.1.1.1. Configuration and
Operation ...................................................................................... 56
5.2.1.2. Alarms &
Warnings .......................................................................................................... 58
5.2.1.2.1. Add/ModifyAlarms &
Warnings................................................................................. 59
5.3. System
.......................................................................................................................................... 62
5.3.1. Users
................................................................................................................................... 62
5.3.2.
Network................................................................................................................................ 65
5.3.3. Web
Server .......................................................................................................................... 66
5.3.4.
Display ................................................................................................................................. 67
5.3.5.
Email .................................................................................................................................... 68
5.3.6. SNMP
.................................................................................................................................. 69
5.3.7.
Syslog .................................................................................................................................. 71
5.3.8.
Admin................................................................................................................................... 71
5.3.9. Locale
.................................................................................................................................. 72
5.3.10. Utilities
................................................................................................................................. 72
5.4.
Help ............................................................................................................................................... 74
5.4.1.
Info ....................................................................................................................................... 74
5.4.2. Support
Site ......................................................................................................................... 74
6. Chapter 4 - Final Checkout
.................................................................................................................. 74
6.1. Final
Checkout.............................................................................................................................. 75
6.1.1. Technical
Support ................................................................................................................ 75
6.1.1.1. Resetting
PDU ................................................................................................................. 75
6.1.1.2. Service and
Maintenance ................................................................................................ 75
6.1.1.3. More Technical Support
.................................................................................................. 75
6.1.1.4. Using Microsoft Exchange as an SMTP
server ............................................................... 76
6.2. Product-Specific Safety
Notices.................................................................................................... 77
6.2.1. General
Safety..................................................................................................................... 77
6.2.2. Live Circuits
Safety .............................................................................................................. 77
6.2.3. Equipment
Grounding.......................................................................................................... 77

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6.2.4. Electrostatic Discharge ........................................................................................................ 78
6.2.5. Explosive
Environment........................................................................................................ 78
6.2.6. Servicing and
Adjustments .................................................................................................. 78
6.2.7. Repairs and
Modifications ................................................................................................... 78

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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1.WELCOME
Notice to Users
Vertiv reserves the right to make changes to this document without notice to any user or
reseller of this product. Vertiv also reserves the right to substitute or terminate distribution
of this document, with no obligation to notify any person or party of such substitutions or
terminations.
Copyrights
© 2018. Vertiv Co. All rights reserved. Vertiv and the Vertiv logo are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Vertiv Co.
Patents
U.S. Patent 9,276,357 - Vertiv Co. All Rights Reserved
U.S. Patent 9,692,178 - Vertiv Co. All Rights Reserved
Trademarks
All Trademarks contained herein are registered to Vertiv Co.
Use and Disclosure Restrictions
The software and documentationcontained in this publication are copyrighted materials.
Recovery Act Buy American
Vertiv products adhere to the Buy American provisions of the American Recovery and Re-
investment Act of 2009 (RecoveryAct). All Vertiv goods manufactured in our Lincoln, Ne-
braska, plant have undergone substantial transformationduring production.

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Trade Agreements Act (TAA)
Vertiv goods manufactured in our Lincoln, Nebraska, plant have undergone substantial
transformationduring production. These Vertiv products adhere to U.S. Trade Agreements
Act and can be supplied for GSA Schedules and other government contracts.
Vertiv Policy on Conflict Minerals
This document details Vertiv’s corporate policyregarding the use of conflict minerals. The
policy expressed in this document should be considered to cover Vertiv Co.
Section 1502 of the Dodd-Frank Act which was passed by the US Congress in 2010 re-
quires certain companies to annually disclose their use of conflict minerals. Conflict miner-
als covered under this act include tantalum, tin, tungsten, and gold.
Although Vertiv is not directly subjected to the requirements of the Dodd-Frank Act, Vertiv
recognizes that all companies within the electronics manufacturing industry supply chain
are impacted by this legislation. Vertiv supports the intent of the law, which is the reduction
of violence within the Democratic Republic of the Congo and will take several actions to
both advance the goals of the Dodd-Frank Act and to provide exceptionalsupport to our
customers.
· Vertiv will work with our direct suppliers to identifypurchased components and materials
that contain tin, tantalum, tungsten or gold.
· Vertiv will work with our direct suppliers to trace sources of any tin, tantalum, tungsten or
gold used in our products back to the smelter.
· Vertiv will document our efforts to trace tin, tantalum, tungsten, and gold minerals back
to the smelter and will accuratelyreport the results to our customers.
· Vertiv will continue to monitor industry progress in identifying conflict-free smelters and
will adjust corporate policy as the electronics supply chain becomes more fully docu-
mented.
Vertiv will not require that our direct suppliers source only conflict-free minerals until an ad-
equate number of smelters has been reliably identified and audited by The Electronic In-
dustry Citizenship Coalition (EICC) and the Global e-SustainabilityInitiative (GeSI) to ser-
vice the electronic industry supply chain. Mandating a conflict-free supplychain before an
adequate number of smelters has been identified will prohibit the use of all tin, tantalum,
tungsten, and gold originating in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and surrounding
countries. This prohibition would cut off the sole income source for many artisanal miners
within the region and may result in increased violence within the Democratic Republic of
the Congo in direct opposition to the goals of the Dodd-Frank Act. Vertiv will work continu-
ously with our direct suppliers in order to annually increase the percentage of documented
conflict-freeminerals that are used in our products until all products can be certified as
conflict-free.

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WEEE Declaration
Vertiv is obligated to finance the cost of the collection, treatment, recovery and environ-
mentallysound disposal of all products sold by Vertiv into the UK market this includes:
· New WEEE (displaying ‘the crossed out wheeled bin symbol’) that Vertiv has placed
onto the market after the 13th August 2005.
· Historic WEEE (not displaying ‘the crossed out wheeled bin symbol’), when Vertiv is
supplying newWEEE that is intended to replace the historic WEEE and is of equivalent
type or fulfills the same function even if the historic WEEE was manufactured by a third
party.
Document Usage
All reasonable efforts have been made to assure the accuracy of this document from any
technical or typographical errors or omissions. Vertiv and its affiliates disclaim responsibil-
ity for any labor, materials, or costs incurred as a result of usage of this document. Nor
shall Vertiv and its affiliates be liable for any damages, inclusive of loss of profits or data,
arising from the use of or in connection with this document.
Vertiv reserves the right to make changes to this document without notice to any user or
reseller of this product. Vertiv also reserves the right to substitute or terminate distribution
of this document, with no obligation to notify any person or party of such substitutions or
terminations.
© 2018 - Vertiv Co. All Rights Reserved

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2. ABOUT THIS MANUAL
This document provides an overview of Vertiv product(s), the major topics covered include:
• Copyright, Trademarks,and Disclosure Restrictions.
• Instructions for installing, powering and using the equipment.
• Information that will aid in managing and maintaining the equipment.
2.1.ORGANIZATION OF THE MANUAL
This Vertiv document contains the following product information:
• Product Specifications - This chapter describes the major product characteristics and its
functional role within the system.Where appropriate, reference to cabling among product
components and to other Vertiv product(s) is provided.
• Installation - This chapter provides installation information for the preparation and use of
Vertiv products as well as procedures required to adequatelymechanicallyand electrically
attach Vertiv product into supporting systems.
• Setup - This chapter provides instructions on power-up procedures after product installation
and configuration of the software and features.
• Final Checkout - Technical Support guidelines and safety information are provided in this
chapter.
2.2.AUDIENCE PROFILE
This document is intended for use by authorized technicians experienced with same of similar
product types and for personnel requiring guidance for equipment installation, operation, mainte-
nance, and support.
2.3.ON-LINE DOCUMENTATION
Product firmware updates can be found and downloaded from the Vertiv Support site, under
Firmware Updates.

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2.4.REPORTING DOCUMENT ERRORS
Should you discover any error or identify a deficiencyin this document, please take time to con-
tact us at the following email address:
[e-mail]
Please be sure to provide us with the document name, part number, and page number(s). Also,
please provide us with description of the error or the deficiencyfor the document. If you would
like for us to contact you, please provide us with your name and contact information.
Thank you for your time.We appreciate any comments and feedback you can provide.
2.5.CONVENTIONS
The information contained within this document is established around the framework of various
conventions, which are defined as follows:
2.5.1. SOFTWARE
• Release Management: Product name, Version control ; (GU V 3.0.0)
o Product Name: Name of Hardware Platform
o Version control: V(ersion) Platform #, Major #, Minor #
2.5.2. HARDWARE
Product Classification
o Power Distribution Unit
▪ Basic
▪ Monitored only
▪ Switched only
▪ Monitored + Switched
o EnvironmentalMonitoring
o Cooling
o Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM)

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2.5.3. SAFETY
This document contains varying levels of alerts pertaining to product and user safety. The
alerts are visuallypresented with graphics and text per Vertiv equipment guidelines.
The representations are:
DANGER
INDICATES AN IMMINENT HAZARDOUS SITUATIONWHICH, IF NOT
AVOIDED,WILL RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
WARNING
INDICATES A POTENTIAL HAZARDOUSSITUATIONWHICH, IF NOT
AVOIDED, COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
CAUTION
INDICATES A POTENTIAL HAZARDOUSSITUATIONWHICH, IF NOT
AVOIDED, COULD RESULT IN PRODUCT DAMAGE AND MINOR TO MOD-
ERATE INJURY.
NOTE
Provides useful information that is beneficial for operation and usage of this
product.

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2.5.4. FIGURES
Figures presented in this document are identified and designated as follows:
'Figure:', Chapter # - Image #
Example:
Figure 1-1 Name and/or Title goes here
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Tables presented in this document are identified and designated as follows:
'Table:', Chapter # - Image #
Example:
Table 1-1 Name and/or Title goes here
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3. CHAPTER 1 - PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
3.1.PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
3.1.1. OVERVIEW
The Vertiv Upgradeable (GU) PDU gives data center managers the flexibilityto install the intelligence re-
quired today, with the option to upgrade technology as needs evolve. From basic power to power monitor-
ing, the Vertiv Upgradeable product line adapts to a business' needs now and in the future.
To establish this upgrade path, Vertiv engineers took the robust PDU design and incorporated an Inter-
changeable Monitoring Device (IMD). Vertiv PDUs last for many years, and with the IMD design, busi-
nesses will be able to upgrade their PDUs to newer monitoring technologies in the future without having to
replace the entire PDU. The hot-swappable IMD can be changed out in a few simple steps, without inter-
rupting power to critical servers.
3.1.2. ENVIRONMENTAL
The operational environmental limits pertaining to Temperature, Humidity and Elevation are as
defined below.
3.1.2.1. TEMPERATURE
Table 1-1 Temperature Limits
Minimum
Maximum
Operating
10°C (50°F)
60°C (140°F)
Storage
-25°C (13°F)
65°C
(149°F)

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3.1.2.2. HUMIDITY
Table 1-2 HumidityLimits
Minimun
Maximum
Operating
5%
95% (non-condensing)
Storage
5%
95% (non-condensing)
3.1.2.3. ELEVATION
Table 1-3 Elevation Limits
Minimun
Maximum
Operating
0 m (0 ft)
3,050 m (10,000 ft)
Storage
0 m (0 ft)
15,240 m (50,000 ft)
3.1.3. ELECTRICAL
Electrical product characteristics an performance are defined below. Also, please see the prod-
uct nameplate for additional rating limits.
3.1.3.1. RECEPTACLE RATINGS
Table 1-4 Receptacle Ratings
Type
Ratings
NEMA 5-15R or L5-15R
125Vac, 12A
NEMA 5-20R or L5-20R
125Vac, 16A
NEMA 6-20R or L6-20R
250Vac, 16A
NEMA L5-30R
125Vac, 24A
NEMA L6-30R
250Vac, 24A

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Type
Ratings
IEC-60320 C13
250Vac, 10A (UL & CSA 12A, 250Vac)
IEC-60320 C19
250Vac, 16A (UL & CSA 16A, 250Vac)
3.1.4. NETWORKING
The product communications requirements are identified below.
3.1.4.1. ETHERNET
The Ethernet link speed for this product is: 10/100 Mb; full duplex.
3.1.4.2. PROTOCOLS
The communications protocols supported by this product include:
ARP, IPv4, IPv6, ICMP, ICMPv6, NDP, TCP, UDP, DNS, HTTP, HTTPS, SMTP, SMTPS,
DHCP, SNMP (v1/v2c/v3), and Syslog.
3.1.4.3. USER INTERFACES
This product supports the following user interfaces:
SNMP, Web GUI, and JSON API.
3.1.5. REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
Vertiv products are regulated for Safety, Emissions, and Environment Impact per the below agencies and
policies.
3.1.5.1. UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES (UL)
UL Standards are used to assess products; test components, materials, systems and performance; and
evaluate environmentally sustainable products, renewable energies, food and water products, recycling
systems and other innovative technologies.
The UL standards specific to this equipment are as noted on the device nameplate.

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3.1.5.2. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulates interstate and international communications
by radio, television, wire, satellite, and cable in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and U.S. territories.
An independent U.S. government agency overseen by Congress, the commission is the United States'
primaryauthority for communications laws, regulation and technological innovation.
The FCC standards specific to this equipment are:
This Class A device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two con-
ditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interfer-
ence received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
WARNING
Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party re-
sponsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equip-
ment.
RoHS/WEEE
WEEE stands for Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment.WEEE Directive 2002/96/EC mandates
the treatment, recovery and recycling of electric and electronic equipment (90% ends up in landfills). All
applicable products in the EU market must pass WEEE compliance and carry the "Wheelie Bin" sticker.
RoHS, also known as Lead-Free, stands for Restriction of Hazardous Substances. RoHS, also known as
Directive 2002/95/EC, originated in the European Union and restricts the use of six hazardous materials
found in electrical and electronic products. All applicable products in the EU market after July 1, 2006
must pass RoHS compliance. RoHS impacts the entire electronics industry and many electrical products
as well.
RoHS specifies maximum levels for the following six restricted materials:
• Lead (Pb): < 1000 ppm
• Mercury (Hg): < 100 ppm
• Cadmium (Cd): < 100 ppm
• Hexavalent Chromium: (Cr VI) < 1000 ppm
• Polybrominated Biphenyls (PBB): < 1000 ppm
• Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDE): < 1000 ppm
• Bis(2-Ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP): < 1000 ppm
• Benzyl butyl phthalate (BBP): < 1000 ppm
• Dibutyl phthalate (DBP): < 1000 ppm
• Diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP): < 1000 ppm
See product label for RoHS/WEEE compliance marks.

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4. CHAPTER 2 - INSTALLATION
4.1.PRE-INSTALLATION
• For standard temperature models, the ambient temperature of the installation location, such as an
IT rack, should be no greater than 45°C if the PDU is loaded to its full nameplate current rat- ing.
The ambient temperature of the installation location should be not greater than 60°C if the PDU
normal current load is a maximum 50% of the nameplate and individual receptacle ratings. (Note:
load up to full nameplate rating are permitted during short term abnormal operating condi- tions).
• Install the PDU such that the amount of airflow required for safe operation of equipment is not
compromised.
• Mount the PDU so that a hazardous condition is not achieved due to uneven mechanical loading.
• Follow nameplate ratings when connecting equipment to the branch circuit. Take into considera-
tion the effect that overloading of the circuits might have on overcurrent protection and supplied
wiring.
• The PDU relies on the building installation for protection from overcurrent. A certified overcurrent
protection device is required in the building installation. The overcurrent protection device should
be sized according to the PDU’s nameplate ratings and local/nationalelectrical code.
• Reliable earthing of rack-mount equipment should be maintained. Particular attention should be
given to supply connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit. The PDU must
be connected to an earthed socket outlet.
• PDU is intended for restricted-access locations. Only qualified service personnel should install
and access the PDU.
• For pluggable equipment, install the PDU so the input plug or appliance coupler maybe discon-
nected for service.
• The PDU is intended for indoor use only. Do not install the unit in wet or outdoor environments,
and do not install it next to water tanks or plumbing.
• The PDU is intended for use with TN, TT, or IT power supply systems.

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4.2.INSTALLATION
1. Using appropriate hardware, mount unit to rack. See next section for examples.
2. Plug PDU into an appropriately-rated and protected branch-circuit receptacle.
3. Plug in the devices to be powered by the PDU.
4. Turn on each device connected to the PDU. Sequentialpower-up is recommended to avoid high inrush
current.

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4.2.1. MOUNTING
Optional brackets sold separately.
4.2.1.1. FULL LENGTH BRACKETS
Figure 2-1 Full Length Bracket