Dellt Metered Rack Power Distribution Unit (rPDU) User's Guide DELLM0001, DELLM001A, DELLM0002, DELLM0003, DELLM0004 DELLM004A, DELLM0005, DELLM0006, DELLM0007 www.dell.com | support.dell.
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Table of Contents 1 Introduction Physical Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installation Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 9 Strain Relief Brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Ground Bonding Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Delta and Wye Configurations . . . . .
Monitoring Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Temperature and Humidity Sensor (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Dry Contact Sensor (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 5 LCD Operation LCD Panel and Control Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Locking a Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
reboot command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 sensors command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 temperature command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 ver command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 voltage command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Clearing Logs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Saving Logs to an External File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Restarting the Internal rPDU NMC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Introduction The Dellt Metered Rack Power Distribution Unit (rPDU) models are installed at the rear in a rack enclosure. The rack enclosure is designed to hold and protect server, network, and data storage equipment. The rPDUs distribute power in the rack. The rPDUs are mounted vertically in a recessed channel, providing more room for cabling within the rack enclosure. The recessed location distances the rPDU from the other equipment and does not interfere with the airflow in the rack enclosure.
Providing outstanding performance and reliability, the rPDU benefits include the following: S The rPDU can be installed as either 42U or 48U applications (depending on the model). S The rPDU can be mounted using either factory-installed standard mounting pegs on the back of the rPDU, or turned 90° by using user-installed deep mounting pegs on the side of the rPDU. S Color-coded silk screening for outlet receptacles and circuit breakers clearly associate circuit breakers with the receptacles they protect.
Physical Description Installation Configurations The rPDUs can be mounted vertically in several installation configurations and orientations to accommodate different site needs. Either one or two rPDUs can be installed in each rPDU tray in the back of a rack enclosure, providing a total of up to four rPDUs (see Figure 2). NOTE: When installing two rPDUs in a side-by-side configuration, you are not restricted to installing the same model. See Figure 2. Figure 2.
rPDU installed using standard mounting pegs on the back (180°) rPDU installed using deep mounting pegs on the side (90°) Figure 3. Standard 180° and 90° rPDU Installation Strain Relief Brackets You can install optional strain relief brackets on any rPDU model. Models with dense receptacle configurations on the front panel have mounting holes for side-mounted relief brackets only. Models with spacing between outlet groupings have mounting holes for both side- and front-mounted relief brackets.
Attached Input Connections All models use an IEC60309 input connector plug on a 3m (10 ft) cable attached to the rPDU. The type of input connector plug varies by model to accommodate different amperage ratings and Delta or Wye configurations. The input connector plugs have Ingress Protection (IP) ratings that specify the degree of environmental protection for electrical equipment. All models use IEC60309 input connector plugs that are either splash resistant (S) or waterproof (W).
LCD Panel and Pushbutton Controls The rPDU interface provides access to real-time performance monitoring and event notification data through the LCD panel and pushbutton controls. This interface is also used to set user-configurable values, such as alarm or warning thresholds. See Figure 4. L1 Phase 1: CB1 and CB2 L2 Phase 2: CB3 and CB4 L3 Phase 3: CB5 and CB6 Figure 4. LCD Front Panel Communication and Monitoring Ports Two communication ports are provided.
Finding Information CAUTION: The Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Information document provides important safety and regulatory information. What are You Looking For? S Dell Metered Rack Power Distribution Unit (rPDU) User's Guide Find It Here Documentation can be found at: support.dell.com/support/edocs/ACC/PDU/ S Other rPDU documentation, such as Product Overview documents S Software updates Software updates can be found at: support.dell.
Safety Warnings IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This manual contains important instructions that you should follow during installation and operation of the Dell Metered Rack Power Distribution Unit (rPDU). Please read all instructions before operating the equipment and save this manual for future reference. DANGER: This rPDU contains LETHAL VOLTAGES. All repairs and service should be performed by AUTHORIZED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY.
3 Installation This section explains: S Unpacking the Dell Metered Rack Power Distribution Unit (rPDU) equipment S Equipment inspection S Setup and installation S Starting up and shutting down the rPDU S Front panel diagrams Unpacking the rPDU CAUTION: Hazard of electric shock. Unpacking the cabinet in a low-temperature environment may cause condensation to occur in and on the rPDU. Do not install the rPDU until the inside and outside are dry. Use care when moving and opening the carton.
3 Place the rPDU in a protected area that has adequate airflow and is free of humidity, flammable gas, and corrosion. 4 Discard or recycle the packaging in a responsible manner, or store it for future use. Inspecting the Equipment If any equipment has been damaged during shipment, keep the shipping cartons and packing materials for the carrier or place of purchase and file a claim for shipping damage. If you discover damage after acceptance, file a claim for concealed damage.
Preparing for Installation Before installing the rPDUs in a rack enclosure, consider location and orientation. For most installations, the selected location and orientation depends on the number of rPDUs that will be installed and the cable management plan. For example, suppose you plan to separate data and power cables on opposite sides of the rack enclosure. For this configuration, install one or two rPDUs in the same tray.
Side-Mounted Strain Relief Bracket Front-Mounted Strain Relief Bracket Figure 6. Strain Relief Bracket Installing Deep Mounting Pegs To install the deep mounting pegs (supplied) on the side of the rPDU for 90° mounting installations: 1 Remove the two deep mounting pegs and two mounting screws from the accessory bag. 2 Locate the top and bottom peg mounting holes on the side of the rPDU (see Figure 7).
Figure 7. Installing the Deep Mounting Pegs Installing the rPDU in the Rack Enclosure To install the rPDU in a rack enclosure: 1 Move the rPDU into position at the rear of the rack enclosure. 2 Select the proper keyholes in the rPDU tray for mounting the rPDU. 3 Align the mounting pegs with the keyholes in wall of the rPDU tray (see Figure 8). Figure 8.
Figure 9. Mounting Two rPDUs in the PDU Tray 6 20 Continue to “Attaching the Ground Wire” section on page 21.
Attaching the Ground Wire To attach the ground wire to the rack: NOTE: Dell recommends that you ground the rPDU to the rack frame with the ground wire provided in the Grounding Wire Kit. 1 Connect one end of the ground wire to the ground bonding point location on the front panel of the rPDU using the silver, 10-32 0.5” pan-head screw and star washer (supplied). 2 Connect the other end of the ground wire to a hole in the rack frame using the black, M5 12 pan-head screw and star washer (supplied).
Connecting the Protected Equipment CAUTION: For PLUGGABLE EQUIPMENT, the power outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be readily accessible. CAUTION: The rPDU output receptacles for each phase are protected by two 20A circuit breakers on the front panel. Confirm that the equipment connected to the rPDU does not exceed the rPDU's capacity. NOTE: The DELLM0003 model does not have circuit breakers.
Front Panels This section shows the front panels of the rPDU models.
(6) 20A Circuit Breakers Side-Mounted or Front-Mounted Strain Relief Bracket (Optional) 42U Output Receptacles (18) IEC 320-C13; 10A (12) IEC320-C19; 16A IEC60309-32A (Splash resistant - IP 44) 532P6S Figure 12. DELLM0002 Side-Mounted or Front-Mounted Strain Relief Bracket (Optional) 42U Output Receptacles (21) IEC 320-C13; 10A (6) IEC320-C19; 16A IEC60309-16A (Splash resistant - IP 44) 516P6S Figure 13.
(6) 20A Circuit Breakers Side-Mounted Strain Relief Bracket (Optional) 42U Output Receptacles (42) IEC 320-C13; 10A IEC60309-60A (Waterproof - IP 67) 460P9W Figure 14. DELLM0004 and DELLM004A (6) 20A Circuit Breakers Side-Mounted Strain Relief Bracket (Optional) 42U Output Receptacles (42) IEC 320-C13; 10A IEC60309-32A (Splash resistant - IP 44) 532P6S Figure 15.
(6) 20A Circuit Breakers Side-Mounted Strain Relief Bracket (Optional) 48U Output Receptacles (48) IEC 320-C13; 10A IEC60309-60A (Waterproof - IP 67) 460P9W Figure 16. DELLM0006 (6) 20A Circuit Breakers Side-Mounted Strain Relief Bracket (Optional) 48U Output Receptacles (48) IEC 320-C13; 10A IEC60309-32A (Splash resistant - IP 44) 532P6S Figure 17.
4 External Signaling Ports Two types of external signaling ports are provided on the rPDU front panel (see Figure 18): S Communication ports S Monitoring ports Temperature/Humidity Sensor Port Serial Port Dry Contact Sensor Port Ethernet Port NMC Reset Button Figure 18. Communication and Environmental Ports Communication Ports The rPDU provides both a serial and an Ethernet (10/100 Base-T) communication port for external controls.
Serial Port The serial port provides RS-232 serial communication between the rPDUs and a computer using an RJ-45 to DB-9 serial cable (supplied).
Table 3 provides RJ-45 serial connector port pin assignments. Table 3. Serial Communication RJ-45 Port Pin Assignment Function Direction from the rPDU 1 Unused — 2 Unused — 3 Unused — Pin Signal Name 4 RXD Receive Data In 5 TXD Transmit Data Out 6 GND Ground — 7 Unused — 8 Unused — Ethernet Port The rPDU provides an Ethernet (10/100 Base-T) port connection in order to use the internal NMC to monitor and manage rPDUs. The rPDU defaults to using DHCP when delivered.
NOTE: Temperature readings are measured in Kelvin (K), then converted and reported as °C on the LCD panel. Dry Contact Sensor (Optional) Two dry contacts on the front panel can be configured as either normally open or normally closed when dry contacts are installed. When configured as normally open, the dry contact becomes active when the pins are shorted. When configured as normally closed, the dry contact becomes active when the pins are open. (See the Settings menu on page 43.
5 LCD Operation This chapter contains information on how to use the Dell Metered Rack Power Distribution Unit (rPDU), including: S LCD panel and control button functions S Menu selections NOTE: The LCD panel language is not configurable. Only English is provided. LCD Panel and Control Buttons The rPDU has a three-button, graphical LCD panel (see Figure 20). Use the control buttons to change the screen display and retrieve specific performance data or change configuration values.
Table 4 describes the elements that comprise the LCD panel. Table 4. LCD Panel Elements LCD Panel Element Description Scroll up to go back to previous options or menu levels Selects a menu or option Scroll down to see the next option or menu level A standard backlight is continually lit so the white text and a blue background is clearly visible. When an rPDU alarm is active, the text changes to amber and the backlight becomes dark. Table 5 describes the LCD control button functions. Table 5.
Locking a Screen To lock a screen, press the button. The screen view stays locked and does not automatically return to the default screen after time-out. When the screen is locked, the image of a key appears at the top of locked screen. Pressing any control button unlocks the screen, removes the lock symbol, and returns the normal control button functions to the operator (see Figure 21). Figure 21.
Table 6 describes the values on the Input Status screen display. Table 6. Input Status Screen Status Description Input Voltage (V) Present average of the total input voltage for all three rPDU phases, reported in Volts (V). NOTE: If any phase fails to report voltage, the voltage for the remaining phases is averaged. Input Wattage (W) Calculated value of the overall input wattage of the rPDU, reported in Watts (W). This is also called active power.
Table 7 provides descriptions of Main Menu selections. Table 7. Main Menu Selections Main Menu Description Performance Selections on the Performance Menu display data that represent the real-time operating status of the system. S The L1, L2, or L3 submenus provide voltage, frequency, or current data for each phase. S The Power submenu provides present readings for power (VA) and wattage (W) data.
Retrieving Performance Information To select an option and retrieve rPDU performance information: 1 From the Main menu, use the 2 Press and release the 3 Use the 4 Press and release the 5 Use the or or or buttons to navigate to the Performance menu. button to select the Performance menu. buttons to navigate to a submenu. button to select the submenu. buttons to toggle the available options within a submenu.
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Table 8. Performance Menu Selections (Fortsetzung) Performance Submenu Option Description Power Active Power Provides the calculated value of the overall input, displayed in watts (W) Apparent Power Provides the calculated value of the overall input, displayed in Volt-amperes (VA) Instantaneous Headroom Watts Provides the watts capacity remaining NOTE: When the rPDU is in an overload state, this value is always 0.
Table 9. Measured and Calculated Meters (Fortsetzung) Meter Unit Description Peak Consumption Watts (with time stamp) Watts (W) Peak power demand on the rPDU with time and date stamp of the most recent data update Cumulative Kilowatt per hour (with time stamp) Kilowatt per hour (kWh) Total kWh usage NOTE: This 32-bit meter value is derived by retrieving the current kWh consumption meter once each hour and adding it to the previous value.
Table 10. Alarms , Notices, and Events Name Description Type L1 Over Current Warning The Phase 1 input current amperage (A) reading is greater than the value configured as the over current warning threshold. This warning indicates that the current A reading is approaching the value set for the over current alarm. Notice Generates an alarm and is logged in the Event Log.
Table 10. Alarms , Notices, and Events (Fortsetzung) Name Description Type Overload Warning The total watts (W) reading for all three phases is greater than the value configured as the overload warning threshold. This warning indicates that the current W reading is approaching the value set for the overload alarm. Notice Generates an alarm and is logged in the Event Log.
Table 10. Alarms , Notices, and Events (Fortsetzung) Name Description Type Fatal EEPROM Fault This alarm occurs when the EEPROM experiences a Range Check Failure alarm, an incorrect EEPROM model map alarm, or an EEPROM Checksum Failure alarm. Alarm Generates an alarm and is logged in the Event Log. PDU Control Power ON The rPDU processor is powered on. Event Logged in the Event Log only. Event Log The Event Log holds up to 50 alarms, events, and most notices. They are logged when they occur.
System Info The System Info menu screens display the following rPDU identification information: S Type and model S rPDU part number S Serial number S NMC firmware version S NMC IP address S NMC MAC address S rPDU firmware Retrieving System Identification Information To retrieve rPDU system identification information: 1 From the Main menu, use the 2 Press and release the 3 Use the 4 To exit any screen and return to the previous menu level, press the or or buttons to navigate to the System Info me
7 Use the 8 Set a new value by pressing the 9 To exit any screen and return to the previous menu level, press the or buttons to toggle to the value you want to set. button again for longer than one second. Figure 28. Example Settings Displays Table 11 provides descriptions of Settings menu selections. 44 | LCD Operation button for longer than one second.
Table 11. Settings Settings Submenu Setting Option Available Settings Default Setting Cumulative Reset Peak Watts [No] [Yes] No If No, no action. If Yes, the Peak Consumption Watts value is cleared and the date and time stamp for this statistic is set to the present date and time. Reset Peak Headroom Watts [No] [Yes] No If No, no action. If Yes, the Peak Headroom Watts value is cleared and the date and time stamp for this statistic is set to the present date and time.
Table 11. Settings (Continued) Settings Submenu Setting Option Available Settings L2 Settings L2 Over Current Warning Level [0.0A]...[48.0A] * Default Setting 38.4A [0.0A]...[32.0A] ** 25.6A [0.0A]...[16.0A] *** 12.8A An input current amperage (A) reading greater than this value causes a warning to generate. This warning indicates that the current A reading has risen to an unacceptable level. L2 Over Current Alarm Level [0.0A]...[48.0A] * 48.0A [0.0A]...[32.0A] ** 32.0A [0.0A]...[16.
Table 11. Settings (Continued) Settings Submenu Setting Option Available Settings Default Setting Power Limits Near Overload Warning Level [0kW]...[17.3kW] * 13.8kW [0kW]...[22.0kW] ** 17.6kW [0kW]...[11.0kW] *** 8.8kW An input wattage (kW) reading in excess of this value causes an overload warning to generate. This warning indicates that the current kW reading has risen nearly to the overload alarm level value. Overload Alarm Level [0kW]...[17.3kW] * 17.3kW [0kW]...[22.0kW] ** 22.
Table 11. Settings (Continued) Settings Submenu Setting Option Available Settings Default Setting Contact config. Contact 1 [Normally open], [Normally closed] Normally open When set to normally open, the dry contact will be active when the pins are shorted. When set to normally closed, the dry contact will be active when the pins are open. Contact 2 [Normally open], [Normally closed] Normally open When set to normally open, the dry contact will be active when the pins are shorted.
Table 11. Settings (Continued) Settings Submenu Setting Option Available Settings Default Setting LCD display LCD Contrast [-5], [-4], [-3], [-2], [-1], [+0], [+1], [+2], [+3], [+4], [+5] [+0] The LCD contrast is adjustable from -5 to +5. This range covers the maximum adjustment for contrasting the background with the text in the visual display of the control panel. NOTE: The contrast on the LCD display screen adjusts immediately as the Up and Down buttons are pressed.
Serial Interface Operation This section describes remotely configuring and monitoring a Dell Metered Rack Power Distribution Unit (rPDU) through the serial interface connection between the rPDU internal Dell Network Management Card (NMC) and a laptop or workstation. Access to a command line interface (CLI) using an Avocent protocol is provided through a terminal emulation program, such as HyperTerminal or Telnet.
NOTE: You must be logged in to the rPDU before commands can be sent. NOTE: See Page 56 though Page 64 for descriptions of the serial interface commands, including syntax, query options, and example responses. Nomenclature The serial interface CLI uses a different nomenclature to represent current and voltage readings than the nomenclature that displays on the LCD. Table 12 lists the CLI nomenclature that corresponds to voltages and currents. Table 12.
4 Go to Step 9. 5 Open HyperTerminal from the computer Start menu: Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Communications > HyperTerminal. The Connection Description dialog displays. NOTE: If the Connection Description dialog does not display when the New connection - Hyper Terminal window opens, select File > New Connection from the File menu to open the dialog. Figure 29. Create a Serial Connection 52 6 Enter a name for the connection in the Name: field.
Figure 30. Define Serial Connection 8 On the Properties dialog for the port you selected, set the Port Settings values from the drop-down lists (see Table 13). Table 13. Serial Connection Port Settings Port Setting Value Baud Rate 9600 Data Bits 8 Parity None Stop Bits 1 Flow Control None 9 The HyperTerminal session window opens for the connection you selected. The cursor is poised at the command line to begin your session.
Configuring the Network with a DHCP Server NOTE: The NMC automatically collects the network configuration settings (IP parameters) from the server by default. When the NMC is not connected to the network, it continuously attempts to connect. When the connection is established, rPDU network configuration settings become available using the CLI. To configure a network with a DHCP server: 1 In the HyperTerminal session window, the default user name (admin) displays (see the following example).
Configuring the Network without a DHCP Server To configure a network without a DHCP server: 1 In the HyperTerminal session window, enter admin at the User prompt, then enter admin at the password prompt. 2 Type 2 to select Network Settings and press Enter . The Network Settings menu displays (see the following example). ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Network Settings ------------------------------------------------------------------------------1.
alarm command Use this command to retrieve critical alarm thresholds for individual phases and a total of all phases. Also use this command to set the critical alarm threshold value for individual phases (L1, L2, and L3) or for a total of all phase lines on the rPDU.
current command Use this command to retrieve the present current measurement for each rPDU phase line.
Retrieve the present current threshold for all rPDU phases (L1, L2, or L3) rPDU>current threshold Example rPDU>current threshold rPDU: Threshold Phase X 24.0:18.0:0.0 rPDU: Threshold Phase Y 22.0:17.0:2.0 rPDU: Threshold Phase Z 22.0:17.0:2.0 Retrieve the present current threshold for a specific rPDU phase (L1, L2, or L3) (Three-phase rPDUs only) rPDU>current threshold [X|Y|Z] Example rPDU>current threshold X rPDU: Threshold Phase X 24.0:18.0:0.
factory_defaults command Use this command to reset the rPDU configuration to the factory defaults. Usage factory_defaults Reset the rPDU configuration to the factory defaults rPDU>factory_defaults Example rPDU>factory_defaults Setting configuration to defaults on rPDU. Saving configuration to flash on rPDU... Done. help command Use this command to list all available rPDU CLI commands or receive detailed help on specified commands.
network command Use this command to access the serial interface CLI and retrieve or modify network configuration. Usage rPDU>network Access the serial interface CLI to retrieve network configuration rPDU>network Example ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Network Settings ------------------------------------------------------------------------------1. Read NetworkSettings 2. Modify Network Settings 3. Set Ethernet Speed 0.
power command Use this command to retrieve or clear the power readings for current consumption and peak consumption watts. Usage rPDU>power [reset | summary] where: [reset] [summary] = Clears the peak consumption watts to zero = Current consumption reading in watts (W), followed by the peak consumption power reading in watts (W), separated by commas Retrieve current consumption and peak consumption watts power readings rPDU>power Example rPDU>power rPDU: Power: 1.0W. Peak Consumption Watts: 2.0W.
sensors command Use this command to retrieve values or set temperature and humidity thresholds for environment monitoring sensors connected to an rPDU.
temperature command Use this command to retrieve the present temperature reading from the environmental monitoring sensor. Usage rPDU>temperature Retrieve the present temperature reading from the environmental monitoring sensor rPDU>temperature Example rPDU>temperature rPDU: Temperature: 37.0oC. ver command Use this command to retrieve selected equipment, software version, and ratings information for the rPDU.
voltage command Use this command to retrieve the input voltage to the rPDU. The command response is specific to a single rPDU and varies depending on whether the rPDU is a single-phase or three-phase model (see Table 16). NOTE: Voltage command query options cannot be used for single-phase rPDUs. However, query options can be used with voltage command for three-phase rPDUs. Table 16.
Retrieve the input voltage for a specific phase line (Three-phase rPDUs only) rPDU>[XN|YN|ZN|XZ|XY|YZ] Three-Phase Wye Example rPDU>voltage XN rPDU: RMS voltage between X and N: 230V. Three-Phase Delta Example rPDU>voltage XY rPDU: RMS voltage between X and Y: 208V. Retrieve a summary of the input voltage for rPDU phase lines (Three-phase rPDUs only) rPDU>voltage [summary] NOTE: The summary option retrieves the voltage summary for each phase.
7 Web Interface Operation This chapter describes configuring and monitoring a Dell Metered Rack Power Distribution Unit (rPDU) remotely through the Dellt Device Power Interconnect (DPI) Web interface. S Navigating the Web interface S Accessing the Web interface S Configuring DPI administration settings S Configuring DPI attributes S Configuring network access and control S Monitoring and managing the rPDU NOTE: The Web interface language is not configurable. Only English is provided.
Table 17 provides Web interface descriptions. Table 17. Web Interface Descriptions Area Description Header Bar The header bar displays the Dell DPI application name and software version number. Menu Bar The menu bar on the left panel contains links to pages for configuring the system or managing and monitoring the rPDU. The menu hierarchy is expandable and collapsible. You can move the menu bar out of view using the horizontal scrolling tab at the bottom of the page.
Figure 32. Menu Selections Accessing the Web Interface The Web interface can be accessed using standard Web browsers. Up to eight users can be provided with access to the interface, but only one administrator can be identified. Web access is enabled by default, but the administrator can disable access for any other user. NOTE: The rPDU defaults to using DHCP when delivered.
Figure 34. Login Authentication NOTE: The default user name is admin and the default password is admin. Configuring DPI Administration Settings NOTE: Only the administrator can configure these options. This section explains: S Configuring administrator and user access and privileges S Setting the date and time S Setting up automatic Email notification S Creating links to external Web sites Configuring Administrator Access NOTE: The default administrator user name and default password is admin.
5 From the Access Type list, select the user privilege. Selections are Device Access or Read Only. 6 Click Save to apply the new user name, password, and access privilege. 7 Repeat these steps to authorize additional users. When all intended user access is configured, this procedure is completed. Setting the Date and Time NOTE: The default is to synchronize the date and time from the computer clock. To set the date and time: 1 From the System menu, click Date & Time. The Date and Time page displays.
Table 18 describes the attributes in the Email Configuration table. Table 18. Email Configuration Attribute Description Mail Server OPTIONAL. You can enter the IP Address or Host name of a SMTP mail server that will be used to send Email messages from the Dell DPI. NOTE: If entering a Host name, you are also required to enter the DNS Address. DNS Address The IP address of your network. You must enter the DNS server address if you entered a Host name for the Mail Server.
Figure 35. Email Notification Test for Mail Type Daily Status Table 19 describes the attributes in the Email Recipients Table. Table 19. Email Recipients Table Attribute Description Index Index number of the entry in the table. Mail Account Email address for the recipient of automatic notifications from the Dell DPI. Description User-defined description for reference. Mail Type Type of notification sent to this recipient. Selections include: S None – No Email notification sent.
Configuring DPI Attributes This section explains: S Setting the Dell DPI system attributes S Resetting the Dell DPI configuration to default values S Uploading or downloading configuration files S Configuring default file opening settings for Comma Separated Values (CSV) file formats Setting Basic DPI Attributes NOTE: Only the administrator can configure these settings. To configure the Dell DPI: 1 From the System menu, click Configuration. The Configuration page displays. 2 Locate the System table.
Uploading a Configuration File To upload a configuration file: 1 From the System menu, click Configuration. The Configuration page displays. 2 Under Upload & Download, click the Browse button and browse to the configuration file you want to upload. 3 Click the Upload Configuration button. 4 This procedure is completed. Downloading a Configuration File To download a configuration file: 1 From the System menu, click Configuration. The Configuration page displays.
Configuring Default CSV File Opening Settings To configure default CSV file opening settings: 1 After the configuration file is downloaded a destination on your desktop, correct the default file opening settings as follows: S Click the My Computer icon and select Folder Options from the menu. S Select the File Type tab and select CSV as the file type. S Click the Advanced button, then select Open. S Select the Confirm open after download check box.
Table 21 describes the attributes in the General TCP/IPv4 Configuration table. Table 21. General TCP/IPv4 Configuration Attribute Description IP Address IP address of the Dell DPI in dotted format. Limited to 15 characters. DHCP is the default value. Gateway Address IP address of the gateway in dotted format. Limited to 15 characters. Gateway address 192.168.1.254 is the default value. Subnet Mask Subnet mask of the Dell DPI in dotted format. Limited to 15 characters. Subnet mask 255.255.0.
Table 22 describes the attributes in the General TCP/IPv6 Configuration table. Table 22. General TCP/IPv6 Configuration Attribute Description Address Auto Configuration Enables or disables IPv6 address auto-configuration of the Dell DPI. If auto-configuration is enabled, the DPI searches for a “Router Advertisement” message to perform stateless auto-configuration.
Table 23 describes the attributes in the TCP/IP Control table. Table 23. TCP/IP Control Attribute Description BootP/DHCP Status Enable or disable the Boot Protocol (BootP)/Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) process. These protocols are used to obtain a dynamic IP address from a BootP/DHCP server. PING Echo Enable or disable the Dell DPI to respond to Ping requests. Network Upgrade Enable or disable the Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) upgrade control.
Table 24 describes the attributes in the Access Control Table. Table 24. Access Control Table Attribute Description Index Index number of the entry in the table. IP Address Management station's IP address. Empty value denotes entry not configured. The IP address is either an IPv4 or an IPv6 address. IPv6 Only select this check box if you entered an IPv6 address. Mask The mask bits to verify the IPv4 or IPv6 address. Select from 1–32. Valid Address Range SYSTEM-GENERATED.
Configuring SNMP Trap Receivers To set SNMP trap receivers: 1 From the Network menu, click SNMP Configuration. The SNMP Configuration page displays. 2 Enter configuration values in the TRAP Receivers Table (see Table 26). 3 Click Save. 4 This procedure is completed. Table 26 describes the attributes in the TRAP Receivers Table. Table 26. TRAP Receivers Table Attribute Description Index Index number of the entry in the table. NMS IP Address NMS station address to which the trap should be sent.
Monitoring and Managing the rPDU This section explains: S Viewing the present rPDU status S Viewing rPDU and Web/SNMP card identification S Monitoring input power statistics S Resetting rPDU input threshold values for low, high, and critical warnings S Managing environmental sensors S Monitoring alarms and events S Managing event and data logs S Restarting the internal rPDU NMC Viewing Present rPDU Status NOTE: The Summary table always displays on the Main Page when the Web interface opens.
Table 27 describes the attributes in the Present Values table. Table 27. Present Values Attribute Description PDU Nominal Active Power (W) Calculated value of the overall input wattage of the rPDU, reported in Watts (W). This is also called active power. PDU Nominal Apparent Power (VA) Calculated value of the overall input volt-amperes (VA) of the rPDU. This is also called apparent power. PDU Total Rating Current (A) Present current measured at 3 f input of the rPDU, reported in amperes (A).
Viewing rPDU System Information To view rPDU system information: 1 From the Power Management menu, click Information. The Information page displays. 2 Review the Present Values table (see Figure 39). 3 This procedure is completed. Figure 39. PDU Information Monitoring Input Statistics To view input readings or change rPDU warning thresholds: 1 From the Power Management menu, click Input. The Input page displays.
Table 28. Input Statistics (Fortsetzung) Table Attribute Description PDU Input Remaining Active Power (W) Provides the watts capacity remaining. NOTE: When the rPDU is in an overload state, this value is always 0. Input Power Statistics PDU Overload State Present total watts (W) reading for all three phases is compared to the value configured as the overload alarm threshold. Either no threshold is triggered, or the threshold has been surpassed.
Table 28. Input Statistics (Fortsetzung) Table Attribute Description High Critical: Causes an alarm when the input current amperage (A) reading exceeds the high critical threshold value displayed in the table. Input Thresholds Load Thresholds (W) For Phase 1, Phase 2, or Phase 3: Causes an alarm when the total watts (W) reading for all three phases exceeds the overload warning threshold value displayed in the table.
The meter bar colors on the Input page represent the following: S Blue – The current reading for L1, L2, or L3 is below the low current warning threshold value that displays in the Low warning field, or the overall rPDU input wattage reading is below the load threshold value in the Low warning field. S Green – The current reading is within the range of tolerance and no threshold has been triggered.
Table 29. Environment (Fortsetzung) Table Attribute Description Sensor Thresholds Temperature Thresholds (°C) High Warning, High Critical Alarm: Temperature (°C) threshold setting in the range of 0.0–65.0 values. The Hysteresis Value displays (read-only). Humidity Thresholds (%) Low Warning, Low Critical Alarm: Humidity. percentage threshold setting in the range of 0.0–95.0. The Hysteresis Value displays (read-only) Dry Contact The operation setting for Dry Contact 1 or Dry Contact 2.
The meter bar colors on the Environment page represent the following: S Green – The temperature or humidity reading is within the range of tolerance and no threshold has been triggered. S Yellow – The temperature reading is above the high temperature warning threshold value that displays in the the High warning field, or the humidity reading is below the low humidity warning level threshold value that displays in the Low warning field.
Clearing Logs NOTE: Logs are overwritten automatically when a maximum of 50 entries are collected. Use this option if you choose to clear a log or logs before this maximum is reached. To clear logs: 1 From the Logs menu bar, click Clear & Save. The Clear and Save page displays.
Restarting the Internal rPDU NMC To restart the rPDU NMC: 90 1 From the System menu, click Configuration. The Configuration page displays. 2 Under Control, click the Restart NMC button. The NMC restarts. 3 This procedure is completed.
