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FCC Warning Statement The Cyclades PM IPDU has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class A digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the Installation & Service Manual, may cause harmful interference
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® Cyclades PM IPDU Installer/Administrator/User Guide Avocent, the Avocent logo, The Power of Being There, Cyclades and DSR are registered trademarks of Avocent Corporation or its affiliates. All other marks are the property of their respective owners. © 2007 Avocent Corporation. All rights reserved. 590-667-501B
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Instructions This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. Dangerous Voltage This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. Power On This symbol indicates the principal on/off switch is in the on position. Power
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iii TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents List of Figures ................................................................................................................ vii List of Tables................................................................................................................... ix Chapter 1: Introduction ................................................................................................... 1 Features and Benefits .............................................
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iv Cyclades PM IPDU Installer/Administrator/User Guide Daisy chained PM IPDUs in the login prompt......................................................................... 13 Logging in to the PM IPDU......................................................................................................13 Commands ....................................................................................................................................... 14 Appendices...............................
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vii LIST OF FIGURES List of Figures Figure 1.1: Standalone Configuration............................................................................................... 2 Figure 1.2: Daisy Chained PM IPDUs with an Avocent Management Device................................. 3 Figure 2.1: Rack Mount Bracket Installation on a PM IPDU........................................................... 6 Figure 2.2: A Sample PM IPDU (PM42 Shown)..................................................................
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ix LIST OF TABLES List of Tables Table 1.1: Standalone Configuration Descriptions........................................................................... 2 Table 2.1: PM IPDU Shipping Box Contents and Description ......................................................... 5 Table 2.2: PM IPDU Optimum Installation Environment................................................................. 7 Table 2.3: Cyclades PM42 IPDU Callout Descriptions......................................................
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1 CHAPTER Introduction 1 This installation, administration and user’s guide provides background information and procedures ® for installing, configuring and maintaining the Cyclades Power Management (PM) Intelligent Power Distribution Unit (IPDU) family. The Cyclades PM IPDU enables remote power control of servers and network gear. When used in ® conjunction with DSR switches or console servers, the PM IPDU delivers easier management capabilities and faster problem solving by integrating co
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2 Cyclades PM IPDU Installer/Administrator/User Guide Integration with Avocent management products The PM IPDU can be combined with an ACS console server or DSR KVM switch to provide enhanced functionality. Please refer to the appropriate product documentation for more information on how to use the PM IPDU with your specific implementation. Hardware Configuration Options The PM IPDU may be used in one of three hardware configurations: • Standalone – Managed independently of any other h
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Chapter 1: Introduction 3 NOTE: The installation example displays the PM IPDU being connected with the RJ-45 to DB-9F adaptor that is shipped with the product. If the unit you are connected to does not have a DB-9M COM port, you may use a USB serial adaptor and connect to a USB port when possible. Daisy chained configuration In a daisy chained configuration, multiple PM IPDUs are connected to one another and managed by a single main PM IPDU. The PMs are linked together with RJ-45 cabl
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5 CHAPTER Installation 2 Getting Started Collect the following equipment prior to installing and configuring the PM IPDU in standalone configuration: • One or more RJ-45 to RJ-45 straight-through cables • An RJ-45 to DB-9F straight-through adaptor • A PC running a terminal emulation program Supplied with the PM IPDU Table 2.1: PM IPDU Shipping Box Contents and Description Description Purpose PM IPDU Quick Installation Guide (QIG) Basic installation guide in printed format. RJ-45 to RJ-45 7f
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6 Cyclades PM IPDU Installer/Administrator/User Guide NOTE: The Cyclades PM 10i-32Au IPDU ships with an unterminated power cord. If necessary, contact Avocent Technical Support for guidelines on approved power plug installation. Optional outlet cable package The following cable packages may be ordered separately for the IEC PM IPDU models: • 8-outlet cables (C13 female to C14 male) • 10-outlet cables (C13 female to C14 male) Rack Mounting the PM IPDU You may mount the PM IPDU on a rack
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Chapter 2: Installation 7 Installation environment When installing the PM IPDU, ensure that the following environment specifications are met. Table 2.2: PM IPDU Optimum Installation Environment Environment Factor Recommendation Temperature The manufacturer's maximum recommended ambient temperature for the PM IPDU is 122 ºF (50 ºC). Elevated Operating Ambient If the PM IPDU is installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the Temperature operating ambient temperature of the rack
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8 Cyclades PM IPDU Installer/Administrator/User Guide 10 11 12 4 1 5 7 6 8 9 2 3 Figure 2.2: A Sample PM IPDU (PM42 Shown) Table 2.3: Cyclades PM42 IPDU Callout Descriptions Number/Letter Description 1 Outlet, IEC320-C13, 14 each for bank XY, YZ and XZ 2 RS-232 (IN) Port 3 MULTI (OUT) Port 4 Overload Reset Button 5 Three digit LED displays the current on Phase X, Y and Z in sequence, or the voltage across Phases X and Y, Y and Z, and X and Z in sequence 6 SCROLL button - manually toggles
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Chapter 2: Installation 9 To daisy chain a PM IPDU: This procedure assumes that a main PM IPDU is already connected to a workstation or management appliance. 1. Connect one end of an RJ-45 cable to the OUT port of the main PM IPDU, which is connected to a workstation or management appliance. 2. Connect the other end of the RJ-45 cable to the IN port of the secondary Cyclades PM IPDU. 3. Repeat these steps until you have connected the desired number of PM IPDUs. Accessing the Console Us
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10 Cyclades PM IPDU Installer/Administrator/User Guide power management hotkey (Ctrl+P by default) to activate a power management menu. Please refer to the appropriate product documentation for more information. To connect a PM IPDU to an Avocent DSR switch: Use the included RJ-45 cable adaptor to connect a PM IPDU to an Avocent DSR switch. 1. Plug the male end of the adaptor into the DSR switch’s SPC port. 2. Plug one end of a straightthrough CAT 5 cable into the female end of the adap
