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EMC Information
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INTERFERENCE
STATEMENT. 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 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 instruction manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in
a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user
will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this
equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the Fcc Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
Warning: Operation of this equipment in a residential environment could
cause radio interference.
Achtung: Der Gebrauch dieses Geräts in Wohnumgebung kann
Funkstörungen verursachen.
KCC Statement
RoHS
This product is RoHS compliant.
© Copyright 2021 ATEN® International Co., Ltd.
Released Date: 2021-01-14
ATEN and the ATEN logo are registered trademarks of ATEN International Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.
All other brand names and trademarks are the registered property of their respective owners.
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User Information
Online Registration
Be sure to register your product at our online support center:
Telephone Support
For telephone support, call this number:
User Notice
All information, documentation, and specifications contained in this manual are subject
to change without prior notification by the manufacturer. The manufacturer makes no
representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents
hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties as to merchantability or fitness for any
particular purpose. Any of the manufacturer's software described in this manual is sold
or licensed as is. Should the programs prove defective following their purchase, the
buyer (and not the manufacturer, its distributor, or its dealer), assumes the entire cost of
all necessary servicing, repair and any incidental or consequential damages resulting
from any defect in the software.
The manufacturer of this system is not responsible for any radio and/or TV interference
caused by unauthorized modifications to this device. It is the responsibility of the user
to correct such interference.
The manufacturer is not responsible for any damage incurred in the operation of this
system if the correct operational voltage setting was not selected prior to operation.
PLEASE VERIFY THAT THE VOLTAGE SETTING IS CORRECT BEFORE USE.
If any bodily injury or property damage with respect to operation of the product results
from users not having installed the product in accordance with the instructions provided
in the product’s user manual, or the product is used in an environment with a current
load over the designed specifications of the product, ATEN is not liable for any loss or
damage.
International http://support.aten.com
International 886-2-8692-6959
China 86-400-810-0-810
Japan 81-3-5615-5811
Korea 82-2-467-6789
North America 1-888-999-ATEN ext 4988
1-949-428-1111
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Package Contents
1 PE4104G IP Control Box
1 Standard Rack Mount Kit
1 Power Cord
4Footpads
1 User Instructions*
Check to make sure that all of the components are present and in good order.
If anything is missing, or was damaged in shipping, contact your dealer.
Read this manual thoroughly and follow the installation and operation
procedures carefully to prevent any damage to the unit or to any other devices
connecting to the unit.
*Features may have been added to the unit since this manual was published.
Please visit our website to download the most up-to-date version.
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Contents
EMC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
User Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii
Online Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii
Telephone Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii
User Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv
About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .viii
Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix
Product Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix
Chapter 1.
Introduction
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Sensor Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Cable Holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
PE4104G Front View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
PE4104G Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Chapter 2.
Hardware Setup
Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Desktop Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Using the Rack Mount Ears. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Securing the Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Chapter 3.
Basic Operation and
First Time Setup
Operation Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
eco DC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
SNMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
First Time Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Network Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Changing the Administrator Login . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Moving On. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Chapter 4.
Browser Operation
Logging In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
The eco PDU Main Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Page Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
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Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
PDU Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Sensor Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Outlet Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Power On Time Schedule Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Buzzer Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Outlet Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
User . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Administrator Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
SNMPv3 Account Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
SNMPv1/v2c Community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Telnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
SSH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
User Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
System Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Notification Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Device Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Service Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
IPv4 Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Event Notification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Date/Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Finishing Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Working Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
TLS Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
IPInstaller Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Session Timeout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Account Policy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
IP Filter / Mac Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Authentication & Authorization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Private Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
EcoTCP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
PDU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Upgrade Main Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Firmware File. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Backup/Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Station List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Chapter 5.
Telnet Commands
Remote Terminal Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
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Telnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Logging In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Session Timeout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Read Power Outlet Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Switch Outlet Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Read Environmental Value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Close Telnet Session . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Reboot PDU Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Reset All PDU Config to Default Value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Appendix
Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
IP Address Determination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Method 1: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Method 2:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Method 3:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
PE4104G. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Administrator Login Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
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About This Manual
This User Manual is provided to help you get the most from the PE4104G unit/
system. It covers all aspects of installation, configuration and operation. An
overview of the information in the manual is provided below.
Chapter 1, Introduction, introduces you to the unit/system. It presents
purpose, features and benefits are presented, and its front and back panel
components are described.
Chapter 2, Hardware Setup, provides step-by-step instructions for setting
up your installation, and explains some basic operation procedures.
Chapter 3, Basic Operation and First Time Setup, explains the
procedures that the Administrator employs to set up the PE4104G network
environment, and change the default username and password.
Chapter 4, Browser Operation, describes how to log in to the PE4104G
with an Internet browser, and explains the layout and components of the
PE4104G’s user interface.
Chapter 5, Telnet Commands, describes how to connect to and access the
PE4104G’s using Telnet.
An Appendix, at the end of the manual provides technical and
troubleshooting information.
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Conventions
This manual uses the following conventions:
Product Information
For information about all ATEN products and how they can help you connect
without limits, visit ATEN on the Web or contact an ATEN Authorized
Reseller. Visit ATEN on the Web for a list of locations and telephone numbers:
Monospaced Indicates text that you should key in.
[ ] Indicates keys you should press. For example, [Enter] means
to press the Enter key. If keys need to be chorded, they appear
together in the same bracket with a plus sign between them:
[Ctrl+Alt].
1. Numbered lists represent procedures with sequential steps.
♦Bullet lists provide information, but do not involve sequential
steps.
→Indicates selecting the option (on a menu or dialog box, for
example), that comes next. For example, Start
→
Run means
to open the Start menu, and then select Run.
Indicates critical information.
International http://www.aten.com
North America http://www.aten-usa.com
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Chapter 1
Introduction
Overview
Engineered to be an intelligent power distribution solution, the PE4104G IP
Control Box ships with 4 power outlets in an IEC socket configuration. It
provides secure, centralized, intelligent, and remote power management of
data center IT equipment to minimize the operating cost.
The PE4104G features remote power control function, allowing you to control
devices attached to the PDU at the PDU device level from practically any
location via a TCP/IP connection. The power sequence design eliminates the
risks for a power inrush to guarantee reliable operation and protects the overall
system health. With the support for eco DC software, it provides an easy
method for managing multiple devices, offering an intuitive and user-friendly
Graphical User Interface that allows you to configure a PDU device and reboot
the device in case any equipment lock-up occurs. The administrators can
switch on/off or set a delay time for each power outlet or individual power
outlets group whenever, wherever.
The PE4104G boasts a slim, compact form factor and supports desk mount as
well as rack mount, ensuring easy installation in confined spaces. It is a smart
power control box tailored for hospitality or retail applications, such as digital
signages and video walls, for edge computing devices, including routers,
servers and cameras, or for any data center environments where there is no
need to keep the servers powered on at all times.
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Features
Power Distribution
Space saving slim form factor
IEC power outlet
Separates power for the unit’s own power and its power outlets – user
interface is still accessible even when an overload condition trips the
device’s circuit breaker
Remote Access
Remote power control via TCP/IP and a built in 10/100 Ethernet port
Network Interfaces: TCP/IP, UDP, HTTP, HTTPS, SSL, SMTP, ARP,
NTP, DNS, SNMP V1&V2&V3, auto sense, Ping, Telnet, Modbus (Over
TCP IP)
Works with web-based eco DC software
Operation
Local and Remote power outlet control (On, Off, Power Cycle) by
individual outlets
Power-on sequencing – users can set the power on sequence and delay
time for each port to allow equipment to be turned on in a proper order
Easy setup and operation via a browser-based user interface
Security
Two-level password security
Strong security features include password protection and advanced
encryption technologies – TLS1.2
Remote authentication support: RADIUS
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Requirements
Browsers accessing the PE4104G unit must support 2048 and 4096 bit
encryption.
For cold booting of attached computers, the computer’s BIOS must
support wake on LAN or System after AC Back.
For Safe Shutdown:
The computer must be running Windows (Windows 2000 or higher) or
Linux.
The Safe Shutdown program (available by download from our
website), must be installed and running on the computer.
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Optional Accessories
Sensors
Sensors are optional accessories. You can use the PE4104G unit without
sensors. However, if you want to have complete energy management of an
instrumented data center with the use of the PE4104G, you would need to use
eco DC software and install sensor to generate a complete energy-efficient data
and chart. Higher sensor installation density is helpful to generate more
accurate data. A sensor-enabled installation is required to generate a more
complete energy-efficient data and chart. Higher sensor installation density is
helpful to generate more accurate data. Available sensors are show in the table,
below:
Sensor Management
Sensors can be managed via the PE4104G’s built-in graphical user interface
(GUI) or with the eco DC software that can be downloaded from the ATEN
website.
Cable Holders
Cable holders are optional accessories. For added safety, use ATEN Lok-U-
Plug cable holders to secure the cables from your attached devices in place on
the eco PDU unit. Use only the ATEN Lok-U-Plug cable holders that have
been specifically designed to work with the eco PDU. Using any other kind of
cable securing device could be highly dangerous. For more information, see
Securing the Cable, page 10.
Sensor Part Number
Temperature EA1140
Temperature / Humidity EA1240
Differential Pressure / Temperature EA1340
Part Number Description
2X-EA07 Lok-U-Plug Cable Holder (10 pcs)
2X-EA08 Lok-U-Plug Installation Tool (4 pcs)
2X-EA10 C14 EZ-Lok Plug Connector (10 pcs)
2X-EA13 C14 Smart-Lok Plug Connector (10 pcs)
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Components
PE4104G Front View
No. Component Description
1 LAN Port The Cat 5e cable that connects the unit to the Internet
plugs in here.
2 Reset Button
(recessed)
Press and release to reboot the unit. This Reset Button
is recessed and must be pushed with a thin object, such
as the end of a paper clip, or a ballpoint pen.
3 Sensor Port & LED The external sensor plug into this RJ-11 port, and the
sensor LED lights orange when a sensor is connected to
the sensor port.
4 Door Sensor Dry-
Contact Port
The external door sensor plug into this Door Sensor Dry-
Contact port.
5 Power Control Buttons
& LED
Each Power Control Button (1 to 4), controls the power
status of its corresponding AC output port as follow:
Pressing and holding the button in for more than 3
seconds switches the power to its corresponding
port on of off.
The LEDs light green to indicate that there is electricity
going to its corresponding outlet.
6 Device Power LED The Device Power LED lights orange to indicate the unit
is powered up and ready to operate.
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PE4104G Rear View
No. Component Description
1 Grounding Terminal Connects to a suitable grounding object.
2 Power Outlet Sockets Electrical appliances plug in here.
3 Circuit Breaker Protects the PDU from damage caused by excess
current from an overload or short circuit.
4 Power Inlet Socket The power cord of the package content plugs in here.
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Hardware Setup
Rack Mounting
The PE4104G can be mounted vertically on the outside of the rack and a few
options are available.
Desktop Mount
If you wish to keep your unit on a desktop, attach the footpads (in the package
content) and place the unit on any appropriate level surface that can safely
support its weight plug the weight of its attached cables.
Using the Rack Mount Ears
1. Decide where you would rack mount the unit and choose the place you
would attach the rack mount ear (Position 1, 2, 3, or 4). As an example, we
will choose to attach the mounting ears shown below (position 3).
Important safety information regarding the placement of this device is
provided on page 61. Please review it before proceeding.
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Unit
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Rear
Rack Mount Ears Rack Mount Ears
Rack Mount Ears Rack Mount Ears
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2. Align and stabilize the mounting ear using M3 Phillips Hex Screws.
3. Align the unit and the mounting ear to the rack and stabilize the unit using
rack screws. Let the buttons stabilize in the button holes and the mounting
is complete.
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Installation
To set up your PE4104G installation, refer to the numbered steps in the
installation diagram below (the numbers in the diagram correspond to the
numbered steps), and do the following:
1. Ground the PE4104G by connecting one end of a grounding wire to the
Grounding Terminal and the other end to a suitable grounded object.
Note: Do not omit this step. Proper grounding helps to prevent damage to
the unit from power surges or static electricity.
2. For each device you want to connect, connect its power cable to any
available outlet on the unit. Optionally, use ATEN Lok-U-Plug cable
holders to secure them. See Securing the Cable, page 10.
3. Connect an internet-enabled LAN cable into the unit’s LAN Port.
4. (Optional) If you are to use an environmental sensor in your installation,
connect it to the RJ-11 Sensor Port located on the unit’s front panel.
5. (Optional) If you are to use a door sensor in your installation, connect it to
the Door Sensor Dry-Contact Port located on the unit’s front panel.
6. Use the provided Power Cord to connect the unit’s Power Inlet Socket to
an AC power source.
7. Once you have finished these installation steps, you can turn on the
connected devices.
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Rear
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Securing the Cable
For added safety, use ATEN Lok-U-Plug cable holders to secure the cables
from your attached devices in place on the unit. Secure the cable holders using
the specially designed holes around the individual power outlets, as shown
below:
Note: Lok-U-Plug Cable Holders and their Installation Tools are optional and
sold separately. See Cable Holders, page 4
Note:
Lok-U-Plug Cable Holders and their Installation Tools are optional and
sold separately. See Cable Holders, page 4.
Use only the ATEN Lok-U-Plug cable holders that have been specifically
designed to work with the eco PDU. Using any other kind of cable
securing device could be highly dangerous.
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Chapter 3
Basic Operation and
First Time Setup
Operation Methods
The PE4104G provide three methods to access and manage your installation:
Browser, eco DC Energy Management Software and SNMP.
Note: The following sections of this chapter contain information concerning
Browser operation. For eco DC operation, please refer to the separate
eco DC User Manual. The eco DC software and User Manual can be
downloaded from the ATEN website.
Browser
The PE4104G can be accessed and controlled via any supported Internet
browser from any platform. See First Time Setup, page 12, and the following
sections in this chapter, for full details.
eco DC
The eco DC Energy Management Software. eco DC provides you with an easy
method for managing multiple devices, offering an intuitive and user-friendly
Graphical Interface that allows you to configure a PDU device and monitor
power status of the equipment connected to it. eco DC Energy Management
Software can be downloaded from the ATEN website, along with a separate
eco DC User Manual.
SNMP
The eco PDU supports any 3rd party V3 SNMP Manager Software. SNMP
Management Information Database (MIB) files for the eco PDU device can be
found on the software.
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First Time Setup
Once the eco PDU installation has been cabled up, the next task the
Administrator needs to perform involve configuring the network parameters,
changing the default Super Administrator login settings, and adding users.
The way to accomplish this is to log in via web browser.
Note: 1. Since this is the first time you are logging in, use the default
Username: administrator; and the default Password: password. For
security purposes we recommend changing them to something unique
(see Changing the Administrator Login, page 13).
2. For remote methods of getting logged in to the PDU, see IP Address
Determination, page 65.
After you successfully log in, the eco PDU Energy/Connections page appears:
Note: Operation details are discussed in Energy, page 19, in the next chapter.
For further setup information, continue with this chapter
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Network Configuration
To configure the network settings, do the following:
1. Click the Setup tab.
2. The interface displays the Device Configuration page. A screen similar to
the one below appears:
3. Fill in the fields according to the information provided under Device
Configuration, page 31.
Changing the Administrator Login
To change the default Administrator username and password, do the following:
1. Click the User tab.
The Accounts page has a detailed list of users – with more information
about them – in the large central panel:
2. In the Administrator Information section, reset the name and password
fields to something unique, then click Save (at the bottom of the page.)
Note: If you forget the Administrator’s name or password, short the
mainboard jumper to restore the default Administrator account. See
Administrator Login Failure, page 69 in the Appendix for full details.
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Moving On
After setting up the network and changing the default Administrator username
and password, you can proceed to other administration activities – including
adding users. This is covered in the next chapter.
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Browser Operation
Logging In
The PE4104G can be accessed via a supported Internet browser from any
platform.
Note: Browsers must support SSL 2048 and 4096 bit encryption.
To access the PE4104G do the following:
1. Open your browser and specify the IP address of the PE4104G you want to
access in the browser's URL location bar.
Note: You can get the IP address from the PE4104G administrator, or see
IP Address Determination, page 65, for information about setting it
up yourself.
2. If a Security Alert dialog box appears, accept the certificate – it can be
trusted. The Login page appears:
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3. Provide a valid Username and Password (set by the administrator), and
select your language. (Options are: English [default]; Traditional Chinese;
Simplified Chinese; Japanese; German; Italian; Spanish; French; Russian;
Korean; Portuguese).
4. Then Click Login to bring up the browser Main Page.
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The eco PDU Main Page
After you have successfully logged in, the PE4104G Main Page comes up with
the Energy Connections page displayed:
Note: The screen depicts an Administrator’s page. Depending on a user’s type
and permissions, not all of these elements appear.
Page Components
The web page screen components are described in the table, below:
No. Item Description
1 Tab Bar The tab bar contains the PE4104G’s main operation
categories. The items that appear in the tab bar are
determined by the user’s type, and the authorization
options that were selected when the user’s account
was created.
2 Menu Bar The menu bar contains operational sub-categories
that pertain to the item selected in the tab bar. The
items that appear in the menu bar are determined by
the user’s type, and the authorization options that
were selected when the user’s account was created.
3 Sidebar The Sidebar provides a tree view listing of outlets
that relate to the various tab bar and menu bar
selections.
4 Help Connects to on-line help at the ATEN website for the
device’s configuration and operation.
5 Logout Click this button to log out of your PE4104G session.
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6 Interactive Display Panel This is your main work area. The screens that
appear reflect your menu choices and Sidebar node
selection.
No. Item Description
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Energy
Connections
When you log in to the PE4104G, the interface opens with its default selection
of the Energy tab; and the Connections menu. The contents of the PDU Status,
Sensor Status, and Outlet Status sections are displayed in the main panel.
PDU Status
The PE4104G supports PDU device level monitoring. The PDU Status section
allows you to set up a power management configuration for the PDU device as
a whole:
Breaker On / Off
This field indicates the breaker status.
On: Breaker status is normal
Off: Breaker is switched off and you have to manually switch the
breaker to On.
Door Sensor Type
You can choose a door sensor type for the connected door sensor by
checking the available checkboxes.
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On / Off / Reboot
You can manually turn the device On and Off from this page by clicking
the radio buttons. To Reboot the device, enable the Reboot checkbox and
click on Save (located at the bottom of the page).
Sensor Status
If you have sensors installed in your installation, use these fields to set the
maximum, minimum and fluctuation threshold settings for Temperature,
Humidity, and Differential Pressure.
Note: Sensors are optional accessories. Check with your dealer for
information about eco DC software.
Outlet Status
The PE4104G supports on, off and reboot control from the outlet status column
for each outlet.
On / Off / Reboot
You can manually turn the outlet On and Off from this page by clicking the
radio buttons. To Reboot the outlet, enable the Reboot checkbox and click
on Save (located at the bottom of the page).
When you have finished making your configuration settings, click Save.
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Configuration
The Configuration page is used to configure the settings of the PE4104G at the
individual power outlet level.
Power On Time Schedule Settings
Check the Enable Power On Time Schedule box to use the Power ON
Delay setting to set the amount of time the eco PDU waits before powering
on an outlet. See Power ON Delay in the table on the next page.
Buzzer Setting
Checking the Enable Buzzer Alarm box sounds an alarm and sends
SNMP trap or e-mail alerts when a threshold setting exceeds the minimum
or maximum setting.
Outlet Configuration
The Outlet Configuration section lets you set the power management settings
for each outlet on the PDU.
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Outlet Shows the port number of the listed outlet.
Outlet Name Each outlet can be given a distinctive name. The maximum
number of characters is 48.
Confirmation
Required
If this option is enabled (there is a check in the checkbox), a dialog
box comes up asking you to confirm a power operation before it is
performed. If it is disabled (there is no check in the checkbox), the
operation is performed without confirmation.
Delay Time (sec)
Power ON
Sets the amount of time the eco PDU waits after the Power Button
is clicked (see Outlet Status, page 20), before it turns on the power
to the outlet. You must check the Enable Power On Time Schedule
Setting box for this setting to take effect. See Power On Time
Schedule Settings, page 21, for details.
Note: The default delay time is 1 seconds; the maximum is 999
seconds. When a series of outlets are scheduled to be powered
up, they turn on in sequence with a default delay of 10
milliseconds between each outlet.
Delay Time (sec)
Power OFF
Sets the amount of time the eco PDU waits after the Power Button
is clicked (see Outlet Status, page 20), before it turns off the power
to the outlet.
For the System after AC Back option (see below), after the delay
time expires, the eco PDU waits another fifteen seconds, then
shuts the computer down.
The default delay time is 5 seconds. The maximum delay time is
999 seconds.
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Remote Turn ON
Method
Use the drop-down menu to select one of the choices, below:
Wake on LAN: This is a Safe Shutdown and Restart option. If this
is selected, when an Outlet is turned Off, the eco PDU first sends
a message to the computer telling it to prepare for a shutdown; it
then waits for the amount time set in the Power Off Delay field to
give the OS time to close down before the computer is powered
down to standby mode.
Likewise, when the Outlet is turned On, the eco PDU waits for
the amount time set in the Power On Delay field, then sends an
Ethernet message to the computer connected to the Outlet
telling the computer to turn itself On.
Note: For Safe Shutdown and Restart, the computer must be
running Windows (98 or higher), or Linux, and the Safe
Shutdown program (available by download from our website),
must be installed and running on the computer.
System after AC Back: This is a Safe Shutdown and Restart
option. If this is selected, when an Outlet is turned Off, the eco
PDU first sends a message to the computer telling it to prepare
for a shutdown; it then waits for the amount time set in the Power
Off Delay field to give the OS time to close down before the
computer is powered down.
When the Outlet is turned On, the eco PDU waits for the amount
time set in the Power On Delay field, then sends power to the
server. When the server receives the power, it turns itself on.
Note: For Safe Shutdown and Reboot, the computer must be
running Windows (98 or higher), or Linux, and the Safe
Shutdown program (available by download from our website),
must be installed and running on the computer.
Kill the Power: If this option is selected, the eco PDU waits for the
amount time set in the Power Off Delay field, and then turns the
Outlet's power Off. Turning the power off performs a cold (non-
safe) shutdown.
MAC Address In order to use either of the Safe Shutdown and Restart methods
the MAC address of the computer connected to the outlet must be
filled in here.
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When you have finished making your configuration settings, click Save.
Autoping
Monitoring
Autoping Monitoring pings a device at specified intervals and if
there is no response (Request timed out) the PDU automatically
powers cycles the outlet (off and then on). To enable Autoping
Monitoring, check the Enable checkbox, or check the Disable
checkbox to disable.
Outlet control: Automatically powers cycles the outlet (off and
tehn on). To enable Outlet Control, check the Enable checkbox, or
check the Disable checkbox to disable.
Ping interval: Enter the number of seconds to elapse between
each auto-ping that is sent to test the network device.
Wait time before first ping: Enter the number of seconds of
waiting time to ping the device after the first ping was sent to test
the network device.
Consecutive failed pings (Reboot outlet): Enter the number of
power cycles to attempt if the device cannot be pinged after the
initial power cycle. If the device still cannot be pinged after the
specified number of retries, the PDU will stop pinging the device
and shut off and power on the outlet.
Max outlet reboot times: Enter the number for a maximum outlet
reboot times for the network device can be rebooted after a
specified consecutive failed pings.
IP Address: Enter the IP address of the device you want to ping.
Port: Enter the port number of the device you want Telnet to ping.
This option is available when Telnet is selected.
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User
When you select the User tab the screen comes up with Administrator
Information and User Information displayed in the main panel. The PE4104G
supports one Administrator account and up to eight User accounts.
Note: 1. Each account can support 2 login sessions.
2. The PE4104G supports a total of 3 concurrent login sessions.
Note: There is a pre-installed administrator account. It can be used to set up
the device and to begin creating users. The Username for this account is
administrator; the password is password. For security purposes, we
strongly recommend changing these to something unique.
Administrator Information
This section is used to set the Administrator name and password. Only
Administrators can view this section. For details, see Changing the
Administrator Login, page 13.
SNMPv3 Account Information
Enter values for Name, Auth-Password and Priv-Password for SNMPv3
authentication, if required.
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SNMPv1/v2c Community
Enter values Read community and Write community for SNMPv1/V2c
authentication, if required.
Telnet
Use the Name and Password fields to change the account used to login via
Telnet sessions.
SSH
Enter values in the required fields to change the account used to login via
SSH.
When you have finished making your configuration settings, click Save.
User Information
To add a user, do the following:
1. Select the Enable or Disable in the Management drop-down menu.
2. Key in a name and password in the Name and Password fields.
3. Set the outlet-by-outlet permissions of the user in the Outlet field.
4. Click Save to save your settings.
Note: Values must be entered in both the Name and Password fields in
order to enable an account.
The various options are explained in more detail in the following table:
Field Description
Management The Management field allows you to Enable or Disable a
user’s account:
Enable – stores the user account (see User Information,
page 26
Disable – disables the user account
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When you have finished making your configuration settings, click Save.
Name From 1 to 16 characters are allowed depending on the
Account Policy settings. See Account Policy, page 40.
Password From 1 to 16 characters are allowed depending on the
Account Policy settings. See Account Policy, page 40.
Outlet This field allows you to set the outlet-by-outlet permissions of
the user. Click on the user/port icon to cycle through the three
permissions options, as follows:
User has complete access to this outlet.
User has read-only access to this outlet.
User has no access to this outlet.
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Log
The Log tab keeps a record of transactions that take place on its installation,
and stores up to 1024 events at one time. The System Log page provides a
powerful array of filters and functions that allow you to view and export the log
file data, as well as be informed by email of specified events as they occur.
System Log
Clicking on a device in the Sidebar displays its log events in the main
panel’s log event list.
Clicking the Refresh button brings the log list up to date with the latest
events.
The entry box to the right of the Refresh button lets you set the number of
events to display per page. Simply key in the number of your choice.
The top right of the main panel shows the total number of pages in the log
file, and what page you are currently viewing.
The buttons on the bottom row function as follows:
Clear – click to erase the contents of the log event list
First Page – click to go to the first page of the log event list
Previous Page – click to move to the previous page of the log event
list
Next Page – click to move to the next page of the log event list
Last Page – click to move to the last page of the log event list
Save– click to save the contents of the log event list to file. Select Csv
or Txt type, can click Save.
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Notification Settings
The Notification Settings page is used to specify which of the PE4104G’s
components will receive notification of a log event. When you click the
Notification Settings menu item, a page similar to the one below appears:
The event categories are listed in the left column.
When you first open the page, only the main category items appear.
(Main category item rows have a gray background.)
Sub-category items are nested under the main category headings. Click
the arrow in front of the main category headings to display the
subcategory items. (Sub-category item rows have a white background.)
Click the checkboxes under the column headings to select which
component(s) will receive notification of the log events.
Clicking on a main category heading’s row automatically selects all the
sub-category items nested below it.
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If you only want to set notification for some of the sub-category
events, don’t put a check in the main category row. Instead, drop down
the sub-category list, and only check the sub-category events you want.
When you have finished making your setting choices, click Save. When a
specified log event occurs, notification of that event will be sent to the
selected component.
Reset Digital Output: If an event has been triggered that changes the
digital output sensor from Low to High, click this button to return the
sensor to the Low state.
When you have finished making your configuration settings, click Save.
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Setup
The Setup tab provides Device Configuration and Security settings. The Device
Configuration page allows administrators to configure the PE4104G’s system
settings. The Security page controls access to the PDU.
Device Configuration
This page presents information about the selected device, as described in the
following sections:
General
Item Meaning
PDU Name This field lets you give the device a unique name. Simply delete
whatever is in the text box and key in the name of your choice.
Click Save (located at the bottom of the page) to save the new
name.
MAC Address This item displays the PE4104G’s MAC address.
Firmware Version This item displays the current firmware version number. You can
reference it to see if there are newer versions available on the
ATEN website.
Rack Location
Name
This field lets you give the rack location a unique name for easy
reference.
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Service Ports
As a security measure, if a firewall is being used, the Administrator can specify
the port numbers that the firewall will allow. If a port other than the default is
used, users must specify the port number as part of the IP address when they
log in. If an invalid port number (or no port number) is specified, the PE4104G
will not be found.
Select whether to allow only secure browser logins, as show below:
An explanation of the fields is given in the table below:
Note: 1. Valid entries for all of the Service Ports are from 1–65535.
2. The service ports cannot have the same value. You must set a
different value for each one.
3. If there is no firewall (on an Intranet, for example), it doesn’t matter
what these numbers are set to, since they have no effect.
Field Explanation
HTTP The port number for a browser login. The default is 80.
HTTPS The port number for a secure browser login. The default is 443.
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IPv4 Configuration
The PDU’s IPv4 IP and DNS addresses (the traditional method of specifying
IP addresses) can either be assigned dynamically (DHCP), or a fixed IP address
can be specified.
For dynamic IP address assignment, select the Obtain IP address
automatically radio button. (This is the default setting.)
To specify a fixed IP address, select the Set IP address manually radio
button and fill in the IP address with values appropriate for your network.
For automatic DNS Server address assignment, select the Obtain DNS
Server address automatically radio button.
To specify the DNS Server address manually, select the Set DNS server
address manually radio button, and fill in the addresses for the Preferred
and Alternate DNS servers with values appropriate for your network.
Note: 1. If you choose Obtain IP address automatically, when the device starts
up it waits to get its IP address from the DHCP server. If it hasn’t
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obtained the address after one minute, it automatically reverts to its
factory default IP address (192.168.0.60.)
2. If the device is on a network that uses DHCP to assign network
addresses, and you need to ascertain its IP address, see IP Address
Determination, page 65, for information.
3. Specifying the Alternate DNS Server address is optional.
Event Notification
The Event Notification section is divided into three sections: SMTP Server;
SNMP Trap Receivers; and Syslog Server. Each section is described below.
SMTP Server
To have the PE4104G email reports from the SMTP server to you, do the
following:
1. Enable the Enable report from the following SMTP Server, and key in the
IP address and Port number of your SMTP server.
2. If your server requires authentication, put a check in the My server
requires authentication checkbox.
3. Key in the appropriate account information in the Account Name,
Password, and From fields.
Note: Only one email address is allowed in the From fields, and it cannot
exceed 64 characters.
4. Key in the email address (addresses) of where you want the event reports
sent to in the To field.
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Note: If you are sending the report to more than one email address,
separate the addresses with a semicolon. The total cannot exceed
256 characters.
SNMP Trap Receivers
Up to four SNMP management stations can be specified. If you want to use
SNMP trap notifications, do the following:
1. Check Enable SNMP Trap.
2. Select which version of SNMP you want to use.
3. Key in the IP address(es) and the service port number(s) of the
computer(s) to be notified of SNMP trap events. The valid port range is
1–65535. The default port number is 162.
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Note: Make sure that the port number you specify here matches the port
number used by the SNMP receiver computer.
4. Key in the community value(s) if required for the SNMP version.
5. Key in the auth/privacy password(s) that correspond to each of the
stations.
Syslog Server
To record all the events that take place on eco PDU devices and write them to
the PE4104G’s Syslog server, do the following:
1. Check Enable Syslog Server.
2. Key in the IP address and the port number of the Syslog server. The valid
port range is 1-65535. The default port number is 514.
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Date/Time
The Date/Time dialog page sets the PE4104G time parameters:
Time Zone
To establish the time zone that the PE4104G is located in, drop down
the Time Zone list and choose the city that most closely corresponds to
where it is at.
If your country or region employs Daylight Saving Time (Summer
Time), check the corresponding checkbox.
Manual Input
Use this section to specify the PE4104G’s date and time manually.
Click the calendar icon and click the calendar entry for the date.
Key the time into the Time field, using the HH:MM:SS (hours,
minutes, seconds) format.
Note: This section is only enabled when auto adjustment (in the Network
Time section) is disabled (the checkbox is unchecked).
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As an alternative to specifying the date and time by entering them into the
date and time fields, you can click to put a check in the Sync with PC
checkbox, in which case the eco PDU will take its date and time settings
from the locally connected PC.
Network Time
To have the time automatically synchronized to a network time server, do
the following:
1. Check the Enable auto adjustment checkbox.
2. Drop down the time server list to select your preferred time server
– or –
Check the Preferred custom server IP checkbox, and key in the IP
address of the time server of your choice.
3. If you want to configure an alternate time server, check the Alternate
time server checkbox, and repeat step 2 for the alternate time server
entries.
4. Key in your choice for the number of days between synchronization
procedures.
Finishing Up
When you have finished making your settings on this page, click Save.
After you have saved your changes, if you want to synchronize immediately,
click Adjust Time Now.
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Security
The Security page controls access to the PE4104G device.
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Working Mode
If Enable Telnet Server is checked, the PDU is accessible via a Telnet
sessions using the Telnet username and password (see Telnet, page 26)
If Enable Modbus is checked, the PDU is accessible and the measurements
of the PDU such as current, voltage, power, temperature, humidity, and
pressure can be read via the Modbus communications protocol.
If Enable SSH is checked, the PDU is accessible and the measurements of
the PDU such as current, voltage, power, temperature, humidity, and
pressure can be read via the SSH cryptographic network protocol.
TLS Support
If TLS Support is checked, the PDU is accessible on older computers or
older web browsers that support TLS1.0 or TLS1.1 data encryptioin.
IPInstaller Setting
If Disable is checked, the IP address of the PE4104G cannot be found by
the IP Installer software.
If Readonly is checked, the IP address of the PE4104G can be found but
not configurable by the IP Installer software.
If Read-write is checked, the IP address of the PE4104G can be found and
configurable by the IP Installer software.
Session Timeout
If Enable Web Session Timeout in is checked, a user's web session will
logout due to inactivity after the number of Minute(s) entered (1–5) is
surpassed.
Account Policy
The Account Policy section governs policies in regard to usernames and
passwords.
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Check a policy and enter the required information in the appropriate fields.
IP Filter / Mac Filter
If any filters have been configured, they appear in the IP Filter and/or MAC
Filter list boxes.
IP and MAC Filters control access to the eco PDU based on the IP and/or MAC
addresses of the client computers attempting to connect. A maximum of 5 IP
filters and 5 MAC filters are allowed.
To enable IP and/or MAC filtering, click to put a check mark in the IP Filter
Enable and/or MAC Filter Enable checkbox.
If the include button is checked, all the addresses within the filter range are
allowed access; all other addresses are denied access.
Item Description
Minimum Username Length Sets the minimum number of characters required for
a username. Acceptable values are from 1–16.
Minimum Password Length Sets the minimum number of characters required for
a password. Acceptable values are from 1–16.
Password Must Contain At Least Checking any of these items requires users to include
at least one of the specified items in their password.
Note: This policy does not affect existing user
accounts. Only new user accounts created after this
policy has been enabled, and users required to
change their passwords are affected.
Disable Duplicate Login Check this to prevent users from logging in with the
same account at the same time.
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If the exclude button is checked, all the addresses within the filter range
are denied access; all other addresses are allowed access.
Adding Filters
To add an IP filter, do the following:
1. Click Add. A dialog box similar to the one below appears:
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2. Specify the start filter address in the dialog box (for example,
192.168.0.200), then click OK.
3. To filter a single IP address, key in the same address as the start IP. To
filter a continuous range of addresses, key in the end number of the
range (for example, 192.168.0.225).
4. After filling in the address, click OK.
Repeat these steps for any additional IP addresses you want to filter.
To add a MAC filter, do the following:
1. Click Add. A dialog box similar to the one below appears:
2. Specify the MAC address in the dialog box (for example,
001074670000), then click OK.
Repeat these steps for any additional MAC addresses you want to filter.
IP Filter / MAC Filter Conflict
If there is a conflict between an IP filter and a MAC filter – for example,
where a computer’s IP address is allowed by the IP filter but its MAC
address is excluded by the MAC filter – then that computer’s access is
blocked.
In other words, if either filter blocks a computer, then the computer is
blocked, no matter what the other filter is set to.
Modifying Filters
To modify a filter, select it in the IP Filter or MAC Filter list box and click
Modify. The Modify dialog box is similar to the Add dialog box. When it
comes up, simply delete the old address(es) and replace it with the new
one(s).
Deleting Filters
To delete a filter, select it in the IP Filter or MAC Filter list box and click
Delete.
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Authentication & Authorization
The Authentication & Authorization page is used to set up login authentication
and authorization management from external sources.
RADIUS Settings
To allow authentication and authorization for the eco PDU device through
a RADIUS server, do the following:
1. Check Enable.
2. Fill in the IP addresses and service port numbers for the Preferred and
Alternate RADIUS servers. The default port number for the Preferred
server is 1812; the default port number for the Alternate server is 1645.
Note: Make sure that the port numbers you specify here match the port
numbers used by the RADIUS servers.
3. In the Timeout field, set the time in seconds that the eco PDU device
waits for a RADIUS server reply before it times out.
4. In the Retries field, set the number of allowed retries for attempting to
connect to the RADIUS server.
5. In the Shared Secret field, key in the character string that you want to
use for authentication between the eco PDU device and the RADIUS
Server.
6. On the RADIUS server, set the entry for each user as follows:
su/administrator or su/user
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Where xxxx represents the Username given to the user when the account
was created on the eco PDU device. The user’s access rights are the ones
assigned for the eco PDU device, as well. (See User Information,
page 26.)
Note: su/user supports view ports only; su/administrator supports all eco
PDU functions.
Private Certificate
When logging in over a secure (SSL) connection, a signed certificate is used to
verify that the user is logging in to the intended site. For enhanced security, the
Private Certificate section allows you to use your own private encryption key
and signed certificate, rather than the default ATEN certificate.
There are two methods for establishing your private certificate: generating a
self-signed certificate; and importing a third-party certificate authority (CA)
signed certificate.
Generating a Self-Signed Certificate
If you wish to create your own self-signed certificate, a free utility –
openssl.exe – is available for download over the web.
Obtaining a CA Signed SSL Server Certificate
For the greatest security, we recommend using a third party certificate
authority (CA) signed certificate. To obtain a third party signed certificate,
go to a CA (Certificate Authority) website to apply for an SSL certificate.
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After the CA sends you the certificate and private encryption key, save
them to a convenient location on your computer.
Importing the Private Certificate
To import the private certificate, do the following:
1. Click Browse to the right of Private Key; browse to where your private
encryption key file is located; and select it.
2. Click Browse to the right of Certificate; browse to where your
certificate file is located; and select it.
3. Click Upload to complete the procedure.
Note: 1. Clicking Restore Default returns the device to using the default
ATEN certificate.
2. Both the private encryption key and the signed certificate must be
imported at the same time.
When you have finished making your settings on this page, click Save.
EcoTCP
The EcoTCP page enables the communication between ecoDC software and
the PE4104G. To enable the EcoTCP, check the Enable service checkbox and
specify the EcoDC IP and the EcoDC Port number.
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PDU
The PDU tab is used to upgrade the PE4104G’s firmware, and to backup and
restore the device’s configuration settings.
Upgrade Main Firmware
The Upgrade Main Firmware page is used to upgrade the firmware of the
PE4104G.
Firmware File
When you click the Upgrade Main Firmware tab, the display opens with the
Firmware file menu page, which looks similar to the one below:
A description of the items shown in this panel are given in the table, below:
Upgrading the Firmware
To upgrade the firmware refer to the screenshot on the preceding page, and
do the following:
1. Go to our website and download the new firmware file to a convenient
location on your computer.
Item Description
Check Main
Firmware Version
If you enable Check Main Firmware Version, the eco PDU’s
current firmware level is compared with that of the upgrade file. If
the current version is equal to or higher than the upgrade version,
a popup message appears, to inform you of the situation and stops
the upgrade procedure.
Name Lists all of the eco PDU devices. Click to put a check in the
checkbox of the device’s whose firmware you want to upgrade.
F/W Version Displays the eco PDU’s current firmware version.
Filename As new versions of the firmware become available, they are
posted on our website and can be downloaded to a convenient
location on your computer. Click the Browse button to select the
downloaded upgrade file.
Upgrade Click this button to upgrade the firmware of the selected devices.
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2. Click the Browse button; navigate to where the firmware file is located
and select it.
3. Click Upgrade to start the upgrade procedure.
If you enabled Check Main Firmware Version the current firmware
level is compared with that of the upgrade file. If the current version is
equal to or higher than the upgrade version, a popup message appears,
to inform you of the situation and stops the upgrade procedure.
If you didn't enable Check Main Firmware Version, the upgrade file is
installed without checking what its level is.
Once the upgrade completes successfully, the switch resets itself.
4. Log in again, and check the firmware version to be sure it is the new
one.
Firmware Upgrade Recovery
Should the eco PDU’s firmware upgrade procedure fail, and the device
becomes unusable, the following firmware upgrade recovery procedure
will resolve the problem:
1. Power off the device.
2. Press and hold the Reset Switch in (see page 5).
3. While holding the Reset Switch in, power the switch back on.
This causes the switch to use the original factory installed main firmware
version. Once the switch is operational, you can try upgrading the main
firmware again.
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Backup/Restore
Selecting Backup/Restore on the menu bar gives you the ability to back up the
switch’s configuration and user profile information:
Station List
Station List lists the PE4104G only.
Backup
To backup the device’s settings do the following:
1. In the Password field, key in a password for the file.
Note: Entering a password is optional. If you do enter a password, make a
note of it, since you will need it to be able to restore the file.
2. Click Save.
3. When the browser asks what you want to do with the file, select Save to
disk; then save it in a convenient location.
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Restore
To restore a previous backup, do the following:
1. Click Browse; navigate to the file and select it.
Note: If you renamed the file, you can leave the new name. There is no
need to return it to its original name.
2. In the Password field, key in the same password that you used to save the
file.
Note: If you did not set a password when you created the backup file, you
can omit this step.
3. Select as many of the options that are presented as you wish to restore.
4. Click Restore.
After the file is restored, a message appears to inform you that the
procedure succeeded.
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Chapter 5
Telnet Commands
Remote Terminal Operations
With ATEN PE4104G you can log in remotely from a computer using Telnet
interface that allows system control through a high-end controller or PC.
Telnet
Telnet is a program that connects to a device over a network to provide text-
based management and control. Telnet provides some of the same management
features found in the PE4104G’s web GUI. You can reference the PE4104G’s
web GUI functions by downloading the user manual from our website
(www.aten.com). This can help you as you work your way through the text-
based commands used to control the eco PDU that are discussed in this guide.
Telnet is available on all eco PDUs installed with the latest firmware. You can
log in to the PE4104G via Telnet from any computer connected to the same
network.
Setup
Log in to the PE4104G’s web GUI, go to the Setup tab and click Security from
the menu bar. Under Working Mode, check Enable Telnet Server and then
click Save at the bottom of the page.
Note: If the Enable Telnet Server option is not available, please download the
latest firmware from our website.
Logging In
To log in to the PE4104G via Telnet, do the following:
1. On your computer, open the start menu and select Run. Type: cmd
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Click OK.
2. At the command prompt, key in telnet and the IP Address of the PDU, as
follows:
telnet [IP Address]
3. Press Enter. The login screen appears:
4. At the login prompt, enter Username: teladmin; and Password: telpwd.
Note: The Telnet username and password can be configured on the User tab
of the PE4104G's web GUI.
5. When the Telnet session is established, Logged in successfully appears
along with the command line prompt:
Session Timeout
A live Telnet connection would be terminated if there is no incoming data with
60 Seconds.
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Commands
Use the Telnet commands to view and configure the PE4104G as described in
each section. The text-based command line provides some of the same
functions found under the Energy tab of the PE4104G’s web-based GUI.
Commands to view and configure the PE4104G are provide in the following
sections. You can reference information provided in the user manual for the
functions as you use the commands.
Verification
After sending an incorrect command, a verification message appears at the end
of the command line.
Invalid command or exceed max command length - the command has
the wrong format and/or values. Try typing in the command string again
using the correct format and/or values.
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Read
Power
Outlet Status
The Read Power Outlet Status command allows you to view the power status
of an outlet on the PE4104G.
The formula for Read Outlet Status commands is as follows:
Command + Outlet + Number + Option + [Enter]
1. For example, if you want to read the status of outlet 01 with a simple
return string, type the following:
read status o01 simple [Enter]
2. For example, if you want to read the status of outlet 12 with a format
return string, type the following:
read status o12 format [Enter]
The following tables show the possible values for the Read Outlet Status
commands:
The following table lists the available Read Outlet Status commands:
Note: 1. Each command string can be separated with a space.
2. The Option command string can be skipped and format will be used
by default.
Command Description
read status Read status command
Outlet Description
o Outlet command
xx PDU Outlet number
xx: Outlet on PDU (01 ~ 04)
Example: o02
Option Description
simple Return simple string of the
selected power outlet status
format Return format string of the
selected power outlet status
Command Outlet Option Enter Description
read status oXX simple [Enter] Read the status of outlet XX with a simple
return string. XX: Outlet number (01 ~ 04)
read status oXX format [Enter] Read the status of outlet XX with a format
return string. XX: Outlet number (01 ~ 04)
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Switch Outlet Status
The Switch Outlet Status command allows you to change the power status of
an outlet on the PE4104G.
The formula for Switch Outlet Status commands is as follows:
Command + Outlet + Number + Option + Control + [Enter]
1. For example, if you want to switch off outlet 04 immediately, type the
following:
sw o04 imme off [Enter]
2. For example, if you want to switch on outlet 01 with the time delay set for
the outlet, type the following:
sw o01 delay on [Enter]
3. For example, if you want to reboot outlet 03, type the following:
sw o03 reboot [Enter]
The following tables show th e possible values f o r the Switch Outlet Status
commands:
Command Description
sw Switch outlet status command
Outlet Description
o Outlet command
xx PDU Outlet number
xx: Outlet on PDU (01 ~ 04)
Example: o02
Option Description
imme Switch outlet status
immediately
delay Switch outlet status with pre-
configured delay time
Control Description
on Switch outlet on
off Switch outlet off
reboot Switch outlet off and then
switch outlet on
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The following table lists the available Switch Outlet Status commands:
Note: 1. Each command string can be separated with a space.
2. The Option command string can be skipped and delay will be used
by default.
Command Outlet Option Control Enter Description
sw oXX imme
delay
on [Enter] Switch outlet XX on with
option imme or delay. XX:
Outlet number (01 ~ 04)
sw oXX imme
delay
off [Enter] Switch outlet XX off with
option imme or delay. XX:
Outlet number (01 ~ 04)
sw oXX reboot [Enter] Switch outlet XX off and on.
XX: Outlet number (01 ~ 04)
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Read Environmental Value
The Read Environmental Value command allows you to view measurements
from the PE4104G’s environmental sensors.
The formula for Read Environmental Value commands is as follows:
Command + Outlet + Number + Option + [Enter]
1. For example, if you want to read environmental sensor 02 with a simple
return string, type the following:
read sensor o02 simple [Enter]
2. For example, if you want to read environmental sensor 01 with a format
return sting, type the following:
read sensor o01 format [Enter]
The following tables show the possible values for the Read Environmental
Value commands:
Command Description
read sensor Read environmental sensor
value command.
Outlet Description
o Outlet with environmental
sensor installed command
xx PDU Outlet number with
environmental sensor installed
xx: Outlet on PDU (01 ~ 04)
Example: o02
Option Description
simple Return simple string of the
environmental sensor value on
the selected power outlet with
environmental sensor installed.
format Return format string of the
environmental sensor value on
the selected power outlet with
environmental sensor installed.
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The following table lists the available Read Environmental Value commands:
Note: 1. Each command string can be separated with a space.
2. The Option command string can be skipped and format will be used
by default.
Close Telnet Session
The Close Telnet Session command allows you to disconnect the telnet session
from the PE4104G.
The formula for the Close Telnet Session command is as follows:
Command + [Enter]
1. For example, if you want to disconnect the telnet session, type the
following:
quit [Enter]
The following table shows the value for the Close Telnet Session command:
The following table lists the Close Telnet Session command:
Command Sensor Option Enter Description
read sensor oXX simple
format
[Enter] Read the environmental sensor value
on the selected power outlet with
environmental sensor installed. Outlet
XX with option simple or format. XX:
Outlet number (01 ~ 04).
Command Description
quit Close telnet session command
Command Enter Description
quit [Enter] Disconnects telnet session with PE4104G.
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Reboot PDU Device
The Reboot PDU Device command allows you to reboot the PE4104G.
The formula for Reboot PDU Device commands is as follows:
Command + [Enter]
1. For example, if you want to reboot the PE4104G, type the following:
reboot [Enter]
The following tables show the possible values for the Read Environmental
Value commands:
The following table lists the available Reboot PDU Device command:
Reset All PDU Config to Default Value
The Reset All PDU Config to Default command allows you to reset the
PE4104G to the default factory settings.
The formula for Reset All PDU Config to Default Value commands is as
follows:
Command + [Enter]
1. For example, if you want to reset the PE4104G, type the following:
clearallsetting [Enter]
The following tables show the possible values for the Reset All PDU Config to
Default Value commands:
The following table lists the available Reset All PDU Config to Default Value
command:
Command Description
reboot Reboot PDU device command
Command Enter Description
reboot [Enter] Reboots the PE4104G.
Command Description
clearallsetting Reset all PDU configuration to
default value command
Command Enter Description
clearallsetting [Enter] Resets the PE4104G to default factory settings.
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Appendix
Safety Instructions
General
This product is for indoor use only.
Read all of these instructions. Save them for future reference.
Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the device.
Do not place the device on any unstable surface (cart, stand, table, etc.). If
the device falls, serious damage will result.
Do not use the device near water.
Do not place the device near, or over, radiators or heat registers.
The device cabinet is provided with slots and openings to allow for
adequate ventilation. To ensure reliable operation, and to protect against
overheating, these openings must never be blocked or covered.
The device should never be placed on a soft surface (bed, sofa, rug, etc.) as
this will block its ventilation openings. Likewise, the device should not be
placed in a built in enclosure unless adequate ventilation has been provided.
Never spill liquid of any kind on the device.
Unplug the device from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid
or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
The device should be operated from the type of power source indicated on
the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power available,
consult your dealer or local power company.
The device is designed for IT power distribution systems with 100V to
230V phase-to-phase voltage.
To prevent damage to your installation it is important that all devices are
properly grounded.
Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord or cables. Route the
power cord and cables so that they cannot be stepped on or tripped over.
The device is equipped with a 3-wire grounding type plug. This is a safety
feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your
electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not attempt to defeat the
purpose of the grounding-type plug. Always follow your local/national
wiring codes.
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If an extension cord is used with this device make sure that the total of the
ampere ratings of all products used on this cord does not exceed the
extension cord ampere rating. Make sure that the total of all products
plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes.
To help protect your system from sudden, transient increases and
decreases in electrical power, use a surge suppressor, line conditioner, or
uninterruptible power supply (UPS).
Position system cables and power cables carefully; Be sure that nothing
rests on any cables.
Never push objects of any kind into or through cabinet slots. They may
touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts resulting in a risk of fire
or electrical shock.
Do not attempt to service the device yourself. Refer all servicing to
qualified service personnel.
If the following conditions occur, unplug the device from the wall outlet
and bring it to qualified service personnel for repair.
The power cord or plug has become damaged or frayed.
Liquid has been spilled into the device.
The device has been exposed to rain or water.
The device has been dropped, or the cabinet has been damaged.
The device exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need
for service.
The device does not operate normally when the operating instructions
are followed.
Only adjust those controls that are covered in the operating instructions.
Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage that will
require extensive work by a qualified technician to repair.
Do not connect the RJ-11 connector marked “UPGRADE” to a public
telecommunication network.
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Rack Mounting
Before working on the rack, make sure that the stabilizers are secured to
the rack, extended to the floor, and that the full weight of the rack rests on
the floor. Install front and side stabilizers on a single rack or front
stabilizers for joined multiple racks before working on the rack.
Always load the rack from the bottom up, and load the heaviest item in the
rack first.
Make sure that the rack is level and stable before extending a device from
the rack.
Do not overload the AC supply branch circuit that provides power to the
rack. The total rack load should not exceed 80 percent of the branch circuit
rating.
Make sure that all equipment used on the rack – including power strips and
other electrical connectors – is properly grounded.
Ensure that proper airflow is provided to devices in the rack.
Ensure that the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment
does not exceed the maximum ambient temperature specified for the
equipment by the manufacturer.
Do not step on or stand on any device when servicing other devices in a
rack.
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Technical Support
International
For online technical support – including troubleshooting, documentation,
and software updates: http://support.aten.com
For telephone support, see Telephone Support, page iii
North America
When you contact us, please have the following information ready beforehand:
Product model number, serial number, and date of purchase.
Your computer configuration, including operating system, revision level,
expansion cards, and software.
Any error messages displayed at the time the error occurred.
The sequence of operations that led up to the error.
Any other information you feel may be of help.
Email Support support@aten-usa.com
Online
Technical
Support
Troubleshooting
Documentation
Software Updates
http://www.aten-usa.com/support
Telephone Support 1-888-999-ATEN ext 4988
1-949-428-1111
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IP Address Determination
If you are an administrator logging in for the first time, you need to access the
eco PDU in order to give it an IP address that users can connect to. There are
two methods to choose from. In each case, your client computer must be on the
same network segment as the eco PDU. After you have connected and logged
in you can give the device its fixed network address. (See Notification Settings,
page 46.)
Method 1:
For computers running Windows, an IP address can be determined and/or
assigned with the IP Installer utility. The utility can be obtained from the
Download area of our web site or from the software CD. Look under Driver/
SW, and the model of your device. After downloading the utility to your
computer, do the following:
1. Unzip the contents of IPInstaller.zip to a directory on your hard drive.
2. Go to the directory that you unzipped the IPInstaller program to and run
IPInstaller.exe. A dialog box similar to the one below appears:
(Continues on next page.)
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(Continued from previous page.)
3. Select the device in the Device List.
Note: 1. If the list is empty, or your device doesn't appear, click
Enumerate to refresh the Device List.
2. If there is more than one device in the list, use the MAC address
to pick the one you want. The eco PDU's MAC address is located
on its bottom panel.
4. Select either Obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP), or Specify an
IP address. If you chose the latter, fill the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and
Gateway fields with the information appropriate to your network.
5. Click Set IP.
6. After the IP address shows up in the Device List, click Exit to end the
program.
Method 2:
1. Set your computer's IP address to 192.168.0.XXX
Where XXX represents any number or numbers except 60. (192.168.0.60) is
the default address of the eco PDU.)
2. Specify the device’s default IP address (192.168.0.60) in your browser,
and you will be able to connect.
3. Assign a fixed IP address for the device (see IPv4 Configuration, page 49),
that is suitable for the network segment that it resides on.
4. After you log out, reset your computer's IP address to its original value.
5. Once you have logged in, go to Network Settings to set up the permanent
IP environment (see IPv4 Configuration, page 49).
Method 3:
eco DC allows you to determine/assign an IP address in order to configure a
PDU device and monitor power status of the equipment connected to it. eco DC
can be obtained from the Download area of the ATEN web site.
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Specifications
PE4104G
Models PE4104G
Outlet 4 x IEC C13
Inlet IEC C14
LAN Port 1 x RJ-45 Female with LEDs (Silver /
LED: Orange / Green)
10/100M
LED Outlet 4 x Green
Power 1 x Orange
Sensor 1 x Orange
Buttons Reset 1 x Semi-recessed Pushbutton
Select 4 x Select Pushbuttons
Sensor Port 1 x RJ11
Door Sensor 1 x Phoenix Connector +12V (D1+/
D1-/12V/G)
Electrical
Nominal Input Voltage 100–240 VAC
Maximum Input Current 10A Max
Input Frequency 50–60Hz
Input Connection IEC C14
Input Power 2400VA Max
Outlet Type (4) IEC C13
Normal Output Voltage 100–240 VAC
Maximum Output Current (Outlet) 10A Max
Maximum Output Current (Bank) 10A Max
Maximum Output Current (Total) 10A Max
Breakers Yes (UL1077)
Metering No
Outlet Switching Yes
Power Consumption AC110V:3.1W:20BTU
AC220V:3.5W:22BTU
Physical Properties
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Housing Metal
Dimensions (W x Dx H) 4.40 X 11.50 X 20.00 cm (1.73 x 4.53
x 7.87 in.)
Weight 0.90 kg (1.98 lb)
Power Cord Length 3 m
Environmental
Temperature (Operating / Storage) 0–50ºC / –20–60ºC
Humidity (Operating / Storage) 0–80ºC RH, Non-Condensing
Compliance
EMC Verification CE-EMC
Safety Verification CE-LVD
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Administrator Login Failure
If you are unable to perform an Administrator login (because the Username and
Password information has become corrupted, or you have forgotten it, for
example), you can clear the login information with the following procedure:
1. Power off the PE4104G and remove its housing.
2. Short the jumper labeled J4 (PIN1 and PIN2).
3. Power on the PE4104G.
4. When the 2-digit, 7-segment display shows “00”, power off the switch.
5. Remove the jumper cap from J4.
6. Close the housing and start the PE4104G.
After you start, you can use the default Username and Password to log in.
J4
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Limited Warranty
ATEN warrants its hardware in the country of purchase against flaws in
materials and workmanship for a Warranty Period of two [2] years (warranty
period may vary in certain regions/countries) commencing on the date of
original purchase. This warranty period includes the LCD panel of ATEN LCD
KVM switches. Select products are warranted for an additional year (see A+
Warranty for further details). Cables and accessories are not covered by the
Standard Warranty.
What is covered by the Limited Hardware Warranty
ATEN will provide a repair service, without charge, during the Warranty
Period. If a product is detective, ATEN will, at its discretion, have the option
to (1) repair said product with new or repaired components, or (2) replace the
entire product with an identical product or with a similar product which fulfills
the same function as the defective product. Replaced products assume the
warranty of the original product for the remaining period or a period of 90 days,
whichever is longer. When the products or components are replaced, the
replacing articles shall become customer property and the replaced articles
shall become the property of ATEN.
To learn more about our warranty policies, please visit our website:
http://www.aten.com/global/en/legal/policies/warranty-policy/