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1Chapter 1IntroductionOverviewThe PN9108U Power over the NET™ is a control unit that provides remote power management for eight AC outlets via a TCP/I

PN9108U User Manual2Features Remote power on/off/reboot control for eight outlets via TCP/IP and a built in 10/100 Ethernet port Daisy chain up to 1

Chapter 1. Introduction3Optional CapabilityWith the purchase of an optional PA0140 OOBC Module that plugs into the RS-232 port, the PN9108U can provi

PN9108U User Manual4RequirementsTo use the PN9108U, the following requirements must be fulfilled: Browsers accessing the PN9108U must support SSL 128

Chapter 1. Introduction5ComponentsFront View(Continues on next page.)No. Item Description1 Port LEDs The Port LEDs provide status information about t

PN9108U User Manual6(Continued from previous page.)No. Item Description3 Station ID LED The PN9108U's Station ID usually displays here. If this

Chapter 1. Introduction7Rear ViewNo. Item Description1 Power SocketThe power cable from the AC source plugs in here.2Circuit BreakerPress to reset th

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9Chapter 2Hardware SetupBefore You BeginStacking and Rack MountingStackingThe PN9108U can be placed on any appropriate level surface that can safely s

PN9108U User ManualiiFCC, CE InformationFEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INTERFERENCE STATEMENT: This equipment has been tested and found to comply w

PN9108U User Manual10Rack MountingThe PN9108U can be installed in most standard 19" (1U) racks. To rack mount the unit do the following:1. Separa

Chapter 2. Hardware Setup113. Position the device in the rack and align the holes in the mounting brackets with the hole in the rack.4. Screw the mou

PN9108U User Manual12Single Stage InstallationIn a Single Stage installation, there are no additional PN9108U Stations daisy chained down from the fir

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PN9108U User Manual14Daisy ChainingTo manage even more devices, up to 15 additional PN9108U Stations can be daisy chained down from the top level unit

15Chapter 3Browser OperationLogging InThe PN9108U is accessed with an internet browser.Note: Browsers accessing the PN9108U must support SSL 128 bit e

PN9108U User Manual16The PN9108U Main ScreenAfter you have successfully logged in, the PN9108U Main Screen appears: The icons arranged horizontally a

Chapter 3. Browser Operation17Device SelectorSince up to 16 PN9108U Stations can be daisy chained, this panel lists each of the Stations on your inst

PN9108U User Manual18The Power Status ScreenThe Top PanelPower Buttons:The top panel of the Power Status screen is divided into eight subareas which c

Chapter 3. Browser Operation19The Information Panel:The information panel shows the Outlet's name and currently selected power option. These par

PN9108U User ManualiiiUser InformationOnline RegistrationBe sure to register your product at our online support center:Telephone SupportFor telephone

PN9108U User Manual20The Bottom PanelThe bottom panel allows you to control the power status of your outlet groups.Outlets can be placed into groups s

21Chapter 4AdministrationWorking Environment ConfigurationThe icon bar at the top of the main screen is used by the administrator to configure the PN9

PN9108U User Manual22System Information:The System Information section allows you to provide a name and description for the PN9108U installation. Prov

Chapter 4. Administration23NetworkNetwork Settings allows you to choose how the PN9108U functions on the network..IP Address Settings: Fixed IP Addr

PN9108U User Manual24(Continued from previous page.) Dynamic IP Address:To have the Station obtain its IP address automatically from a DHCP server, s

Chapter 4. Administration25Date / TimeThe Date / Time function allows you to set the PN9108U's system date and time. When you click the Date / T

PN9108U User Manual26FirmwareThe Firmware upgrade function allows you to upgrade the PN9108U's firmware. When you click the Firmware icon, the fo

Chapter 4. Administration27Power Management ConfigurationThe buttons in the Device Control panel allow the PN9108U administrator to configure the pow

PN9108U User Manual28The top Configuration panel allows you to set up a power management configuration for each port. These settings determine what ta

Chapter 4. Administration29To save your settings and exit, click Save. To exit without saving your changes, use your browser's Back function to

PN9108U User ManualivPackage ContentsThe PN9108U package consists of:1 PN9108U Station1 AC Source Power Cord8 Power Outlet Power Cords8 Safe Shutdown

PN9108U User Manual30Outlet Groups:The bottom Configuration panel (refer back to page 27) lets you select the outlets that you want to put together as

Chapter 4. Administration31 It is also possible to attach an individual UPS for each computer to the PN9108U's outlet ports. In this case: Do

PN9108U User Manual32ScheduleClicking the Device Control Schedule button brings up the Scheduling dialog box:This dialog box allows you to set up a sc

Chapter 4. Administration33User ManagementClicking the Device Control User Manager button brings up the User Management dialog box:This dialog box al

PN9108U User Manual34MonitorClicking the Device Control Monitor button brings up the Device Monitor display:This display shows the power status of you

Chapter 4. Administration35LogClicking the Device Control Log button brings up the Event Log dialog box:The PN9108U maintains a log file of the last

PN9108U User Manual36Once you make a choice and click OK an Event Log List, similar to the one below, appears:When you have finished viewing the event

37Chapter 5Safe Shutdown and RebootOverviewThe PN9108U's Safe Shutdown and Reboot functions are available for systems running Windows. Safe shutd

PN9108U User Manual384. The wording for the System after AC Back function may vary somewhat from system to system. For example: AC Loss Auto Restart

Chapter 5. Safe Shutdown and Reboot39You can either stop the other utility, and try again, or use a different COM port for the PMonitor program. If y

PN9108U User ManualvContentsFCC, CE Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iiSJ/T 11364-2006.

PN9108U User Manual40Manual SetupWindows NT, 2000, XP, and Server 2003 can be manually configured for safe shutdown and rebooting instead of using the

Chapter 5. Safe Shutdown and Reboot412. Click Next. A dialog box similar to the one below appears:Select the options in the dialog box so that they m

PN9108U User Manual42NT:1. Go to the Control Panel; open the UPS entry. A dialog box similar to the one below appears:a) For the COM port entry, sele

43Chapter 6Upgrading The FirmwareThe Firmware Upgrade Utility provides a smooth, automated process for upgrading the PN9108U's firmware. New firm

PN9108U User Manual44Starting the UpgradeTo start the upgrade, do the following:1. From the computer that you downloaded the upgrade file to, log into

45AppendixSafety InstructionsGeneral Read all of these instructions. Save them for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on

PN9108U User Manual46 To help protect your system from sudden, transient increases and decreases in electrical power, use a surge suppressor, line co

Appendix47Rack Mounting Before working on the rack, make sure that the stabilizers are secured to the rack, extended to the floor, and that the full

PN9108U User Manual48Consignes de sécurité Général Ce produit est destiné exclusivement à une utilisation à l’intérieur. Veuillez lire la totalité d

Appendix49 L’équipement doit être installé à proximité de la prise murale et le dispositif de déconnexion (prise de courant femelle) doit être facil

PN9108U User ManualviGeneral . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Network . . . . . . . .

PN9108U User Manual50 L’unité a été exposée à la pluie ou à l’eau. L’unité est tombée ou le boîtier a été endommagé. Les performances de l’unité so

Appendix51Montage sur bâti Avant de travailler sur le bâti, assurez-vous que les stabilisateurs sont bien fixées sur le bâti, qu’ils sont étendus au

PN9108U User Manual52Power CordsUse the cables supplied with this package. If it becomes necessary to replace the cables supplied with this package, b

Appendix53Technical SupportInternational For online technical support – including troubleshooting, documentation, and software updates: http://suppo

PN9108U User Manual54IP Address DeterminationIf you are an administrator logging in for the first time, you need to access the PN9108U in order to giv

Appendix552. Select the device whose address you wish to determine in the Device List. If the list is empty, or your device doesn't appear, cli

PN9108U User Manual56Method 3:A fixed IP address can also be assigned with the ARP command as follows:1. Turn off the power to the PN9108U.2. Enter th

Appendix57TroubleshootingProblem 1:On a safe shutdown and reboot operation, when rebooting, the computer stops at the logon screen and waits for a Us

PN9108U User Manual58Problem 2:The computer has an older mainboard that doesn't support APM in the BIOS. What can I do to get Safe Shutdown and R

Appendix59Problem 3:I have enabled Synchronize with NTP Server in the Date / Time dialog box, but I am unable to obtain the date and time from an NTP

PN9108U User ManualviiSpecifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65Battery Replacement

PN9108U User Manual603. Modem Ring Resume supports restarting after a normal power down. If the computer shut down due to a crash or a power failure,

Appendix61Trusted CertificatesOverviewWhen you try to log in to the device from your browser, a Security Alert message appears to inform you that the

PN9108U User Manual62Installing the CertificateTo install the certificate, do the following:1. In the Security Alert dialog box, click View Certificat

Appendix635. Next, click Finish to complete the installation; then click OK to close the dialog box.Certificate TrustedThe certificate is now trusted

PN9108U User Manual64Administrator Login FailureIf you are unable to perform an Administrator login (because the Username and Password information has

Appendix65Specifications* Units are certified to 80% of max. current rating (100—120 VAC).Function SpecificationPower Characteristics 100–240 VAC; 15

PN9108U User Manual66Battery ReplacementThis equipment is provided with a replaceable lithium battery: CR2032 3V. Replacement by an incorrect type may

67IndexAAdministration, 21Date and time, 25Device controlconfig.,27Firmware upgrade, 26General settings, 21Log, 35Logout, 26Monitor, 34Network settin

PN9108U User Manual68OOnlineRegistration, iiiOperation, 15Outlet configuration, 27Outlet Groups, 30Overview, 1PPortLEDs, 5Power management config., 27

PN9108U User ManualviiiAbout This ManualThis User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your PN9108U system. It covers all aspects of insta

PN9108U User ManualixConventionsThis manual uses the following conventions:Product InformationFor information about all ALTUSEN products and how they