Page 2 - Regulatory Information; documentation comply with ROHS.
Regulatory Information 1. This is an FCC Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required totake adequate measures. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for aClass A digital device, pursuant to P...
Page 3 - User Notice
User Notice All information, documentation, and specifications contained in this manualare subject to change without prior notification by the manufacturer. Themanufacturer makes no representations or warranties, either expressed orimplied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically discla...
Page 4 - Safety Instructions; General; Read all of these instructions. Save them for future reference.
Safety Instructions General M Read all of these instructions. Save them for future reference. M Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the device. M Do not place the device on any unstable surface (cart, stand, table, etc.). Ifthe device falls, serious damage will result. M Do not use the de...
Page 6 - Rack Mounting; Ensure that proper airflow is provided to devices in the rack.
Rack Mounting M Before working on the rack, make sure that the stabilizers are secured tothe rack, extended to the floor, and that the full weight of the rack rests onthe floor. Install front and side stabilizers on a single rack or frontstabilizers for joined multiple racks before working on the ra...
Page 7 - Power Cords
Power Cords Use the cables supplied with this package. If it becomes necessary to replacethe cables supplied with this package, be sure to use cables of at least thesame standard as the ones provided. Power Cord: For models with a 220 - 240 V AC power supply, use a tandem (T blade)type attachment pl...
Page 8 - Package Contents; * Features may have been added to the PN9108U since this manual was
Package Contents The complete PN9108U package consists of: M 1 PN9108U Station M 1 AC Source Power Cord M 8 Power Outlet Power Cords M 8 Safe Shutdown Cables M 1 PON Cable (DB9 F to DB9 M) M 1 Rack Mount Kit (Brackets and Phillips head hex M3 x 8 screws) M 4 Foot pads M 1 Software CD M 1 User Manual...
Page 9 - Contents; Chapter 1; Introduction; Chapter 2; Hardware Setup; Chapter 3; Browser Operation
Contents Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iiUser Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iiiSafety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 10 - Chapter 4; Administration; Chapter 5; Safe Shutdown and Reboot; Chapter 6; Upgrading The Firmware
Chapter 4 Administration Working Environment Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Date / Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 11 - About This Manual; Overview; An Appendix
About This Manual This User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your PN9108Usystem. It covers all aspects of installation, configuration and operation. Anoverview of the information found in the manual is provided below. Overview Chapter 1, Introduction, introduces you to the PN9108U Sy...
Page 12 - Conventions; Getting Help
Conventions This manual uses the following conventions: Courier Indicates text that you should key in. [ ] Indicates keys you should press. For example, [Enter] meansto press the Enter key. If keys need to be chorded, theyappear together in the same bracket with a plus sign betweenthem: [Ctrl+Alt]. ...
Page 13 - ALTUSEN Information; Technical Support; Product Information
ALTUSEN Information Technical Support North America TechnicalPhone Support Registered ALTUSEN product owners are entitledto telephone technical support. Call the ALTUSENTechnical Support Center: 949-453-8885. International TechnicalPhone Support 1. Contact your local dealer.2. Call the ALTUSEN Techn...
Page 15 - The PN9108U Power over the NET
Chapter 1. Introduction Overview The PN9108U Power over the NET ™ is a control unit that provides remote power management for eight AC outlets via a TCP/IP connection, allowingadministrators to control the power off, power on, and reboot status for eachattached device from any computer connected to ...
Page 16 - Features; Easy setup and operation via a browser interface
Features M Remote power on/off/reboot control for eight outlets via TCP/IP and abuilt in 10/100 Ethernet port M Daisy chain up to 15 additional stations to control up to 128 outlets M Manual switching between Local and Remote access for each port viafront panel push button switches M Individual cont...
Page 17 - Optional Capability
Optional Capability With the purchase of an optional PA0140 OOBC module that plugs into theits RS-232 port, the PN9108U can provide the following: M Out of Band Connectivity - OOB power on/off/reboot control of thecomputers attached to the PN9108U: M Local control via a direct terminal link from the...
Page 18 - Requirements; The computer’s BIOS must support Safe Shutdown.
Requirements M Browsers accessing the PN9108U must support SSL 128 bit encryption. M For cold booting of attached computers, the computer’s BIOS mustsupport this feature. M For Safe Shutdown: M The computer must be running Windows (Windows 98 or higher). M The computer’s BIOS must support Safe Shutd...
Page 19 - Front View
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Front View 1. Port LEDs The Port LEDs provide status information about their corresponding ACoutlet ports. There is one pair of LEDs for each port. The one on the leftis the Remote Access LED; the one on the right is the Power LED: M A Remote Access LED lights GREEN to indi...
Page 20 - Power Control Buttons
3. Station ID LED M The PN9108U’s Station ID usually displays here. If this is a SingleStation installation (see p. 12), or the First Station on a Daisy Chainedinstallation (see p. 14), the PN9108U has a Station ID of 01. M The current status (in amps) displays here (instead of the Station ID)when t...
Page 21 - Rear View; The power cable from the AC source plugs in here.
Rear View 1. Power Socket The power cable from the AC source plugs in here. 2. Circuit Breaker Press to reset the circuit. 3. AC Power Outlets The power cables that connect to the computers plug in here. 4. RS-232 Port This port can be used to attach a UPS for safe shutdown of the computersconfigure...
Page 22 - Safe Shutdown Ports; This standard rocker switch powers the PN9108U On and Off.
5. Safe Shutdown Ports Provides safe shutdown and rebooting for Windows 98SE, ME, NT,2000, XP and 2003 Server systems. 6. PON (Power over the NET ™ ™ ) Output Port When daisy chaining PN9108U Stations, this is the Chain Out port. Seep. 14 for daisy chaining details. 7. Power Switch This standard roc...
Page 23 - Installation; Before you Begin; cm at the back for power cord and cable clearance.
Installation Before you Begin Stacking The PN9108U can be placed on any appropriate level surface that can safelysupport its weight plus the weight of its attached cables. To place or stack thePN9108U, remove the backing material from the bottom of the rubber feetthat came with this package, and sti...
Page 24 - Separate the front and rear modules by removing the four module
Rack Mounting The PN9108U can be installed in most standard 19" (1U) racks. To rackmount the unit do the following: 1. Separate the front and rear modules by removing the four module attaching screws: 2. Use the screws you just removed, and the ones supplied with the rack mounting kit to screw t...
Page 25 - Note: Cage nuts are provided for racks that are not prethreaded.
3. Position the device in the rack and align the holes in the mounting brackets with the hole in the rack. 4. Screw the mounting brackets to the rack. Note: Cage nuts are provided for racks that are not prethreaded. 2005-09-07 Chapter 2 - Hardware Setup 11
Page 26 - Single Stage Installation; PN9108U output port to the device’s AC socket.
Single Stage Installation In a Single Stage installation, there are no additional PN9108U Stations daisychained down from the first unit. To set up a single stage installation, refer tothe installation diagram below (the numbers in the diagram correspond to thenumbered steps), and do the following: ...
Page 27 - Plug the LAN or WAN cable into the PN9108U’s RJ-45 socket.; Note: The RS-232 port can also be used to provide out of band; Use the AC power cord provided with this package to connect the
3. Plug the LAN or WAN cable into the PN9108U’s RJ-45 socket. 4. If you choose to use a UPS (optional) plug its cable into the RS-232 port. Note: The RS-232 port can also be used to provide out of band connectivity by connecting a PA0140 Module to it. Contact yourdealer for details. 5. Use the AC po...
Page 28 - Daisy Chaining; For each PN9108U Station that you add to the chain, use the DB-9 to
Daisy Chaining To manage even more devices, up to 15 additional PN9108U Stations can bedaisy chained down from the top level unit. In this way, up to 128 devicescan be managed on a complete installation. To set up a daisy chainedinstallation do the following: 1. For each PN9108U Station that you add...
Page 29 - Logging In; The PN9108U is accessed with an internet browser.; Note: Browsers accessing the PN9108U must support SSL 128 bit; to access in the browser’s URL location bar.; Note: 1. Get the IP address from the PN9108U administrator; If you are the administrator, and are logging in for the first
Chapter 3. Browser Operation Logging In The PN9108U is accessed with an internet browser. Note: Browsers accessing the PN9108U must support SSL 128 bit encryption. 1. Open your browser and specify the IP address of the PN9108U you want to access in the browser’s URL location bar. Note: 1. Get the IP...
Page 31 - Device Selector; selected in the Device Selector.; Device Control
Device Selector Since up to 16 PN9108U Stations can be daisychained, this panel lists each of the Stations onyour installation. The number in brackets, to theright of the title, indicates the total number ofstations on the installation. The names of the Stations are listed in the list boxbelow the t...
Page 32 - The Power Status Screen; The Top Panel
The Power Status Screen The Top Panel Power Buttons: The top panel of the Power Status screen is divided into eight subareas whichcorrespond to the A- H outlets on the PN9108U’s rear panel. Each subarea is composed of a socket icon that functions as the PowerButton for its corresponding outlet, and ...
Page 33 - The Information Panel:
The Information Panel: The information panel shows the Outlet’s name and currently selected poweroption. These parameters are set by the Administrator with the Configurationfunction (see p. 27 for details). Reboot: If Reboot is enabled (by putting a check in the checkbox), the computer attachedto th...
Page 34 - The Bottom Panel; If some ports in a group are ON and some are OFF, and you click
The Bottom Panel The bottom panel allows you to control the power status of your outletgroups. Outlets can be placed into groups so that Power On/Off actions can becarried out on the entire outlet group at the same time, rather than performingthe same action on each outlet individually. Clicking the...
Page 35 - Working Environment Configuration; When you click the General icon, the following dialog box appears:
Chapter 4. Administration Working Environment Configuration The icon bar at the top of the main screen is used by the administrator toconfigure the PN9108U’s working environment. An explanation of each of the configuration functions is given in the sectionsthat follow. General When you click the Gen...
Page 36 - The name can be up to 30 characters.; Note: This name is not the same as the Station Name which is set in the; This section sets the administrator’s login name and password.
System Information: The System Information section allows you to provide a name and descriptionfor the PN9108U installation. Providing a name and description is optional, butmakes it convenient for system operators to distinguish among installationgroups in large, installations when there are severa...
Page 37 - Network
Network Network Settings allows you to choose how the PN9108U obtains its IPaddress: Fixed IP Address: The default is for a fixed IP address. To give the PN9108U a fixed IPaddress, fill in the Network Settings and DNS Settings fields with valuesappropriate to the network you are on. 2005-09-07 Chapt...
Page 39 - Note: If you are behind a firewall, you must enable a port for the NTP
Date / Time The Date / Time function allows you to set the PN9108U’s system date andtime. When you click the Date / Time icon, the following dialog box appears: The date and time settings that the PN9108U is currently set to appear in theupper section. The large lower section offers three methods to...
Page 40 - Click the Logout icon to end your PN9108U session.
Firmware The Firmware upgrade function allows you to upgrade the PN9108U’sfirmware. When you click the Firmware icon, the following dialog boxappears: Details regarding performing a firmware upgrade are provided in Chapter 6. Logout Click the Logout icon to end your PN9108U session. Note: It is impo...
Page 41 - Power Management Configuration; Configuration
Power Management Configuration The buttons in the Device Control panel allow the PN9108U administrator toconfigure the power management functions of each of the PN9108U Stationson the installation. The functions provided by each of the buttons areexplained in the sections that follow. Note: You must...
Page 43 - * This function only works with computers capable of a Safe Power
Heading Meaning Kill the Power If this option is selected, the PN9108U waits for theamount time set in the Power Off Delay field (seebelow), and then turns the Outlet’s power OFF when itsPower Button is clicked to turn off the power. Turning thepower off performs a cold (non-safe) shutdown. Selectin...
Page 46 - Schedule; Select your outlet from the buttons in the upper panel.
Schedule Clicking the Device Control Schedule button brings up the Scheduling dialogbox: This dialog box allows you to set up a scheduled Power On/Off configurationfor each of the outlets. To do so: 1. Select your outlet from the buttons in the upper panel. 2. Put a check in the Enable/Disable check...
Page 47 - User Management
User Management Clicking the Device Control User Manager button brings up the UserManagement dialog box: This dialog box allows the Administrator to set up Usernames and Passwordsthat operators must provide in order to log into the PN9108U. The minimumnumber of characters for each field is 4; the ma...
Page 48 - Monitor; This display shows the power status of your entire installation.
Monitor Clicking the Device Control Monitor button brings up the Device Monitordisplay: This display shows the power status of your entire installation. You can see at a glance what the total current load for each of the Stations onthe installation is, as well as the On/Off status of each outlet. No...
Page 49 - Log; Choose Today then click OK to see a listing of only today’s events.
Log Clicking the Device Control Log button brings up the Event Log dialog box: The PN9108U maintains a log file of the last 2048 events that took place onit. This dialog box allows you to select the range of events you wish to view: M Choose Today then click OK to see a listing of only today’s event...
Page 50 - When you have finished viewing the event list:; If you want to return to the Event Log dialog box, click Back.; To exit, select a different Device Control function.
Once you make a choice and click OK an Event Log List, similar to the onebelow, appears: When you have finished viewing the event list: M If you want to return to the Event Log dialog box, click Back. M If you want to erase the contents of the entire log file, click Clear All. M To exit, select a di...
Page 51 - The wording for the Modem Ring Resume function may vary
Chapter 5. Safe Shutdown and Reboot Overview The PN9108U’s Safe Shutdown and Reboot functions are available forsystems running Windows. Safe shutdown and reboot lets you safely close asystem down and reboot it without involving the danger to the file systemsthat simply killing the power supply does....
Page 52 - Automated Setup; Note: Power Monitor only works with Windows systems.
4. The wording for the System after AC back function may vary somewhat from system to system. For example: M AC Loss Auto Restart M Restore on AC Power Loss In the BIOS settings, choose Power On (Full On). 5. NT systems must use the System after AC back function. Automated Setup There are two method...
Page 53 - Uninstalling
By default, PMonitor monitors the COM1 port. If the utility displays an errormessage stating that it is unable to open the COM1 port, it means that theport is already being used by another utility. You can either stop the other utility, and try again, or use a different COMport for the PMonitor prog...
Page 54 - Manual Setup; a. For the COM port entry, select the COM port on the computer that the
Manual Setup Windows NT, 2000, XP, and Server 2003 can be manually configured forsafe shutdown and rebooting instead of using the Power Monitor utility. Thefollowing sections explain the procedures involved. Windows 2000 / XP / Server 2003: To set up Windows 2000, XP, or Server 2003 for safe shutdow...
Page 57 - Preparation
Chapter 6. Upgrading The Firmware The Firmware Upgrade Utility provides a smooth, automated process forupgrading the PN9108U’s firmware. New firmware upgrade packages areposted on our web site as they become available. Check the site regularly tofind the latest packages. Preparation 1. From your com...
Page 58 - Starting the Upgrade; Click the Firmware icon. The Firmware Upgrade dialog box appears:
Starting the Upgrade 1. From the computer that you downloaded the upgrade file to, log into the PN9108U. 2. Click the Firmware icon. The Firmware Upgrade dialog box appears: 3. Click the Browse button; navigate to the upgrade file, and select it. 4. Click Upload to perform the upgrade. Note: 1. On a...
Page 59 - Appendix; IP Address Determination
Appendix IP Address Determination If you are an administrator logging in for the first time, you need to accessthe PN9108U in order to give it an IP address that users can connect to. M If your computer is on the same network segment as the PN9108U, youcan simply specify the switch’s default IP addr...
Page 61 - Note: The PN9108U’s MAC address can be found on its bottom panel.; Turn the power to the PN9108U back on.; Note: You must log in within 30 seconds after entering the arp
Method 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 the following command: arp -s <ip address> <PN9108U’s MAC address> Where the IP address that you assign is one suitable for the networksegment that the PN9108...
Page 62 - Troubleshooting; Add the variables and values as shown in the table below:; suitable values for yourself on this computer.; Note: Make sure you have a real password (not blank) configured for; logging on to your system.
Troubleshooting Problem 1: On a safe shutdown and reboot operation, when rebooting, the computerstops at the logon screen and waits for a Username and Password instead ofautomatically logging on. Solution: The Autologon function hasn’t been configured for the computer. Set it up asfollows: 1. For Wi...
Page 64 - to access them remotely and answer the dialog box questions.
Problem 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 server on theinternet. Solution: Contact your MIS department and have them enable a port for the NTPserver. Problem 4: Although my computers have been configure...
Page 65 - Administrator Login Failure; Power off the PN9108U and remove its housing.
Administrator Login Failure If you are unable to perform an Administrator login (because the Usernameand Password information has become corrupted, or you have forgotten it,for example), you can clear the login information with the followingprocedure: 1. Power off the PN9108U and remove its housing....
Page 66 - Specifications
Specifications Function Specification Power Inlet 1 x IEC 60320/C14 (M) Power Outlets 8 x IEC 60320/C13 (F) I/P Rating (Total input) 100 ~ 120 V AC; 50/60Hz; 12A (max) O/P Rating Per port 100 ~ 120 V AC; 50/60Hz; 9A (max) Total 100 ~ 120 V AC; 50/60Hz; 11A (max) LEDs Outlet Power 8 (orange) Remote A...
Page 67 - Battery Replacement; RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN
Battery Replacement This equipment is provided with a replaceable lithium battery: CR2032 3V.Replacement by an incorrect type may result in an explosion. CAUTION! RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS. 2005-09-07 Append...
Page 68 - Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty ALTUSEN warrants this product against defects in material or workmanship for a period of one (1)year from the date of purchase. If this product proves to be defective, contact ALTUSEN’s supportdepartment for repair or replacement of your unit. ALTUSEN will not issue a refund. Return...
Page 69 - Index
A Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Firmware upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . 26General settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Network settings . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Administrator Login Failure. . . . . . 51Altusen Information . . . . . ....
Page 70 - Power status screen
Power status screen Bottom panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Top panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 R Rack mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . vi Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 S Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . ...