Raritan PXE-1190R iPDUs User Guide

QUICK SETUP GUIDE

Raritan PXE

Thank you for purchasing the PXE intelligent power distribution unit (PDU).
The intended use of the PXE is the distribution of power to information technology equipment such as computers and communication equipment where such equipment is typically mounted in an equipment rack located in an information technology equipment room.
This Quick Setup Guide explains how to install and configure the PXE. For further details on using the PXE, access online help from the application or download the user guide from Raritan’s Support page (http://www.raritan.com/support/). For more detailed information on this release, see the latest release notes on the Support page.

Safety Precautions

WARNING! Read and understand all sections in this guide before installing or operating this product. Failure to heed any of the
following WARNINGS may result in electric shock, fire, personal injury, and death. Prior to operating this product, the user should read the online help and specifically the warnings in the online help.
WARNING! Connect this product to an AC power source whose voltage is within the range specified on the product’s nameplate.
WARNING! Connect this product to an AC power source that is currently limited by a suitably rated fuse or circuit breaker in accordance with national and local electrical codes.
WARNING! Use this product in a dry location.
WARNING! Connect this product to protective earth ground.
Never use a “ground lift adaptor” between the product’s plug and the wall receptacle.
WARNING! If this product is a model that requires the 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.

Unpacking the PXE

The PXE comes in Zero U and 1U sizes. The following describes the equipment shipped with each size. Unpack the components. If any pieces are missing or damaged, report this to Raritan Technical Support, or contact the Raritan partner where you purchased the product.
Zero U Size

• One PXE
• Mounting screws, brackets, and/or buttons
• Cable retention clips for outlets (optional)

1U Size

• One PXE
• Mounting screws, brackets, and/or buttons

Before You Begin

1. Prepare the installation site. Make sure the installation area is clean and not exposed to extreme temperatures or humidity.
   Allow sufficient space around the device for cabling and outlet connections. Safety instructions are provided in the PXE online help.

2.  Fill out the Equipment Setup Worksheet found in the PXE online help. Record the model, serial number, and use of each IT device connected to the PDU’s power outlets.

Mounting the PDU
Use one of the mounting methods to install your PXE as appropriate.
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.
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, 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.
   ▪ 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 Buttons

1. Turn to the rear of the PXE.
2. Locate the two screw holes on the rear panel.
3. Screw a button in each screw hole. The recommended torque for the button is 1.96 N·m (20 kgf·cm).
4. Press the PDU forward, pushing the mounting buttons through the mounting holes, then letting the PDU drop slightly.

Mounting Zero U Models Using L-Brackets and Buttons

1. Fasten the L-bracket to each end of the PDU. ****
2. Choose either of the following ways to fasten the PDU to the rack.
   ▪ Attach the rack screws to the two rackmount holes of each L-bracket.
   ▪ Screw a mounting button in the back center of each L-bracket and then have both buttons engage the mounting holes in the rack. The recommended torque for the button is 1.96 N·m (20 kgf·cm).

Connecting the PXE to a Power Source
The distance between a PDU and its power source must be SHORTER than the PDU’s line cord to avoid stretching out the cord.
A locking connector used at the power source is highly recommended for a secure connection.
To connect a PDU to the power source:

1. Verify that all circuit breakers on the PXE are set to ON. If not, turn them ON.
   Or make sure that all fuses are inserted and seated properly. If there are any fuse covers, ensure that they are closed.
   Note: Not all models have overcurrent protectors.

2. Connect each PXE to an appropriately rated branch circuit.
   Refer to the label or nameplate affixed to your PXE for appropriate input ratings or range of ratings.

3. When a PXE powers up, it proceeds with the power-on self-test and software loading for a few moments.

4. When the software has completed loading, the LED display illuminates and shows numeric digits.

Connecting the PXE to Your Network

To remotely administer the PXE, you must connect the PXE to your local area network (LAN).
To make a wired connection:

1. Connect a standard network patch cable to the Ethernet port on the PXE.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to your LAN.

Initial Network Configuration

Depending on your networking environment, the best method to initially configure your PXE differs.

• For a DHCP IPv4 networking environment, see Using a Web Browser (on page 3).
• For an IPv6 or “static” IPv4 networking environment, see Appendix A: Configuration via a Connected Computer (on the page).

Using a Web Browser

Step 1: Retrieve the IP Address
After connecting to a DHCP IPv4 network, an IPv4 address is automatically assigned to your PXE. The IP address is available in
the command-line interface (CLI).
To retrieve the IP address:

1. Connect the PXE to a computer via a USB cable. See Step 2:
   Connect the PXE to a Computer (on page 4).

2. On the computer, open a communications program with appropriate COM port settings. For COM port settings, see step 2 in the section titled Step 3: Configure the PXE via CLI (Optional) (on page 4).

3. Press Enter in the communications program, and the IP address is displayed onscreen as illustrated below.

Alternative: The DHCP-assigned IP address can be also retrieved through the PDU’s MAC Address (on page 5)., which is shown on the PDU’s label. To use this method, contact your LAN administrator for assistance.
Step 2: Log in to the PXE Web Interface
The PXE supports common web browsers, including Microsoft Internet Explorer ®, Mozilla Firefox ®, and Google ® Chrome.
To access the PXE web interface:

1. In a web browser, enter the PXE IP address and log in with the default user credentials, accepting any security warnings that
   may appear.
   ▪ Default login: admin/RaritanPassword change is enforced at first login.

What To Do Next

1. Connect IT equipment to the outlet(s) on the PXE.

2. Launch the web browser if not yet. See Step 2: Log in to the PXE Web Interface (on page 3).

3. Choose Device Settings > Date/Time to configure the PXE with the proper date and time or synchronize it with an NTP server.
   The PXE device’s time must be in sync with the LDAP server to use LDAP authentication.
   Note: If you are using Sunbird’s Power IQ to manage the PXE, you must configure Power IQ and the PXE to have the same date/time or NTP settings.

4. Use the menu to the left to configure user profiles, privileges, security, or network settings.
   Note : Detailed instructions are available in the User Guide or Online Help.

Appendix A: Configuration via a Connected Computer

To use the command-line interface (CLI) for configuration, make a USB connection to the computer.
To use a web browser for configuration, make a network connection to the computer. The PXE is automatically configured with the following link-local addressing in any network without DHCP available:
https://169.254.x.x (where x is a number)
https://pdu.local

Step 1: Install the USB-to-Serial Driver (Optional)
The PXE can emulate a USB-to-serial converter over a USB connection. A USB-to- serial driver named “Dominion PX2 Serial Console” is required for Microsoft ® Windows ® operating systems.
Download the Windows driver for USB serial console from the Raritan website’s Support page (http://www.raritan.com/support/). The downloaded driver’s name is dominion-serial-setup-.exe, where represents the file’s version number.
There are two ways to install this driver: automatic and manual installation. Automatic driver installation is highly recommended.
Automatic driver installation in Windows ®:

1. Make sure the PXE is NOT connected to the computer via a USB cable.

2.  Run dominion-serial-setup-.exe on the computer and follow online instructions to install the driver.
   Note: If any Windows security warning appears, accept it to continue the installation.

3. Connect the PXE to the computer via a USB cable. The driver is automatically installed.

Note: Manual installation is required only if the automatic installation fails. See the section titled “Installing the USB-to-Serial  Driver (Optional)” in the online help for the manual installation procedure.
In Linux:
No additional drivers are required, but you must provide the name of the tty device, which can be found in the output of the “dmesg” after connecting the PXE to the computer. Usually, the device is “/dev/ttyACM#” or “/dev/ttyUSB#,” where # is an integer number. For example, if you are using the Kermit terminal program, and the tty device is “/dev/ttyACM0,” perform the following commands: > set line /dev/ttyACM0 > connect
Step 2: Connect the PXE to a Computer
Note that a network connection to the computer prevents the PXE from connecting to the network during the configuration.
USB connection:

1. If you are using a Windows computer, make sure a USB-to-serial driver has been installed. See Step 1: Install the
   USB-to-Serial Driver (Optional) (on page 3).

2. Connect a USB cable between a computer’s USB-A port and the USB-B port of PXE.

3. Perform Step 3: Configure the PXE via CLI (Optional) (on page 4).

4. Connect the other end to a computer’s Ethernet port.

5. On the connected computer, launch a web browser to access the PXE, using either link-local addressing: PDU. local or 169.254.x.x. See Using a Web Browser (on page 3). You CANNOT use the CLI for this connection.

Note: Make sure the computer’s wireless interface is disabled.
Step 3: Configure the PXE via CLI (Optional)
You perform the following over a USB connection only.
To configure the PXE via CLI:

1. On the computer connected to the PXE, open a communications program such as HyperTerminal or PuTTY.

2. Select the appropriate COM port, and set the following port settings:
   ▪ Bits per second = 115200 (115.2Kbps)
   ▪ Data bits = 8
   ▪ Stop bits = 1
   ▪ Parity = None
   ▪ Flow control = None

3. In the communications program, press Enter to send a carriage return to the PXE.

4. The PXE prompts you to log in. Both user names and passwords are case-sensitive.
   a. Username: admin
   b. Default password: Raritan (or a new password if you have changed it).

5. If prompted to change the default password, change or ignore it.
   ▪ To change it, follow on-screen instructions to type your new password.
   ▪ To ignore it, simply press Enter.

6. The # prompt appears.

7. Type config and press Enter.

8. To configure network settings, type appropriate commands and press Enter. Refer to the following commands list.CLI commands are case-sensitive.

9.  After finishing the network settings, type apply to save changes. To abort, type cancel.

Commands for network settings:
The variable in all of the following commands is either ipv4 or ipv6, depending on the type of IP protocol you are configuring. Replace the