Avocent Network Router PM IPDU User Manual

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Cyclades PM IPDU  
Installer/Administrator/User Guide  
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Instructions  
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance  
(servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.  
Dangerous Voltage  
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the  
product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.  
Power On  
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Power Off  
This symbol indicates the principal on/off switch is in the off position.  
Protective Grounding Terminal  
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connections to the equipment.  
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Introduction  
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This installation, administration and user’s guide provides background information and procedures  
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for installing, configuring and maintaining the Cyclades Power Management (PM) Intelligent  
Power Distribution Unit (IPDU) family.  
The Cyclades PM IPDU enables remote power control of servers and network gear. When used in  
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conjunction with DSR switches or console servers, the PM IPDU delivers easier management  
capabilities and faster problem solving by integrating console/KVM access and power control into  
one single interface.  
The following sections describe general features common to all PM IPDU models and point out  
specific features of certain units.  
Features and Benefits  
Alarms and monitoring  
The PM IPDU delivers accurate, real-time global current monitoring of all connected devices via  
the user interface screen or locally through an LED digital display. Users have the ability to set a  
current alarm threshold that, once exceeded, will cause the PM IPDU to sound an alarm or send a  
notification message, or both.  
Sequential power application  
The PM IPDU incorporates a sequential power application feature that prevents all power outlet  
receptacles from turning on at once, eliminating the potential of current surges that could render the  
equipment inoperable. Together with the global current monitoring, the sequential power  
application feature lets users safely install more equipment on existing power circuits without the  
worry of current overloads.  
Support for daisy chaining  
The IPDU has a fixed number of power outlet receptacles, but with daisy chaining capabilities,  
users may increase capacity by connecting the control interfaces of several PM IPDUs in a series.  
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Integration with Avocent management products  
The PM IPDU can be combined with an ACS console server or DSR KVM switch to provide  
enhanced functionality. Please refer to the appropriate product documentation for more information  
on how to use the PM IPDU with your specific implementation.  
Hardware Configuration Options  
The PM IPDU may be used in one of three hardware configurations:  
Standalone – Managed independently of any other hardware device.  
Daisy chained - Multiple PM IPDUs connected to one another and managed by one main  
PM IPDU.  
Integrated – Managed by a console server or a KVM switch.  
Standalone configuration  
In a standalone configuration, the PM IPDU operates independently of any other hardware. The  
following graphic displays a PM IPDU with the console port connected to a computer running  
terminal emulation.  
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2
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3
5
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Figure 1.1: Standalone Configuration  
Table 1.1: Standalone Configuration Descriptions  
Number Description  
Number Description  
1
2
3
RJ-45 to DB-9F Adaptor (Optional)  
4
5
6
Server  
RJ-45 Cable  
IN Port  
Switch  
Power Source  
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NOTE: The installation example displays the PM IPDU being connected with the RJ-45 to DB-9F adaptor that is  
shipped with the product. If the unit you are connected to does not have a DB-9M COM port, you may use a USB  
serial adaptor and connect to a USB port when possible.  
Daisy chained configuration  
In a daisy chained configuration, multiple PM IPDUs are connected to one another and managed by  
a single main PM IPDU. The PMs are linked together with RJ-45 cables connected through the PM  
IPDU’s IN and OUT ports. The following example shows three PM IPDUs operating in a daisy  
chained environment. PM IPDU #1 is connected to the local workstation and is the “main”  
PM IPDU.  
Figure 1.2: Daisy Chained PM IPDUs with an Avocent Management Device  
Integrated configuration  
In an integrated configuration, the PM IPDU is configured to work in conjunction with an Avocent  
management product.  
A user connects to the PM IPDU by accessing the appropriate console port of the Avocent  
management product. In this scenario, software configuration on and monitoring of the PM IPDU  
is done through the Avocent management product and not on the PM IPDU itself. Visit  
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Getting Started  
Collect the following equipment prior to installing and configuring the PM IPDU in  
standalone configuration:  
One or more RJ-45 to RJ-45 straight-through cables  
An RJ-45 to DB-9F straight-through adaptor  
A PC running a terminal emulation program  
Supplied with the PM IPDU  
Table 2.1: PM IPDU Shipping Box Contents and Description  
Description  
Purpose  
PM IPDU Quick Installation Guide (QIG)  
Basic installation guide in printed format.  
RJ-45 to RJ-45 7ft. straight through  
CAT5 cable  
Used for the following:  
Along with an adaptor, to connect a terminal or PC to the IN port.  
To connect to a Cyclades console or KVM management device.  
To connect to another PM IPDU in a daisy chain.  
RJ-45 to DB-9F straight-through adaptor  
Along with an RJ-45 cable, used to connect a terminal or PC to a  
PC’s COM port.  
RJ-45 loopback connector  
Used to gain temporary access to the PM IPDU.  
PM IPDU to DSR switch cable adaptor  
Used to connect a PM IPDU to an Avocent switch’s SPC port.  
Mounting brackets and screws (2 spares)  
for PM10 IPDU and PM10i IPDU  
Use to mount the Cyclades PM10 IPDU and PM10i IPDU to a  
rack or wall.  
Modular input power cables for the PM IPDU  
If your PM IPDU model does not have a fixed power input cable, it may ship with a modular cable.  
Depending on your site’s location, the modular input power cables included in the box vary.  
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NOTE: The Cyclades PM 10i-32Au IPDU ships with an unterminated power cord. If necessary, contact Avocent  
Technical Support for guidelines on approved power plug installation.  
Optional outlet cable package  
The following cable packages may be ordered separately for the IEC PM IPDU models:  
8-outlet cables (C13 female to C14 male)  
10-outlet cables (C13 female to C14 male)  
Rack Mounting the PM IPDU  
You may mount the PM IPDU on a rack or wall or place it on a desktop or other flat surface. Two  
brackets are supplied with six Phillips screws for attaching the brackets to the PM8i IPDU, the  
PM10 IPDU and the PM10i IPDU for mounting.  
If you are mounting the PM IPDU, obtain a Phillips screwdriver and appropriate nuts and bolts  
before mounting the PM IPDU.  
NOTE: When mounting a PM IPDU zero U model to a wall stud, securely mount it by using a #10 (4.8 mm or  
0.19 in or 3/16 in) or larger screw or use a drywall fastener rated min. 25 lb. (11.34 kg).  
The following graphic depicts the orientation of the brackets for front rack mounting a PM IPDU.  
Figure 2.1: Rack Mount Bracket Installation on a PM IPDU  
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Installation environment  
When installing the PM IPDU, ensure that the following environment specifications are met.  
Table 2.2: PM IPDU Optimum Installation Environment  
Environment Factor  
Recommendation  
Temperature  
The manufacturer's maximum recommended ambient temperature for the  
PM IPDU is 122 ºF (50 ºC).  
Elevated Operating Ambient  
Temperature  
If the PM IPDU is installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the  
operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater  
than room ambient temperature. Therefore, consideration should be given  
to installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the  
manufacturer’s maximum rated ambient temperature. See above.  
Reduced Air Flow  
Mechanical Loading  
Circuit Overloading  
Installation of the equipment in a rack should be such that the amount of air  
flow required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised.  
Mounting of the equipment in the rack should be such that a hazardous  
condition is not created due to uneven mechanical loading.  
Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the  
supply circuit and the effect that overloading of circuits might have on  
overcurrent protection and supply wiring. Appropriate consideration of  
equipment nameplate ratings should be used when addressing  
this concern.  
Reliable Grounding  
Reliable grounding of rack-mounted equipment should be maintained.  
Particular attention should be given to supply connections other than direct  
connections to the branch circuit, such as power strips or extension cords.  
NOTE: Install a PM IPDU 0U model in a location where there is an adjacent and accessible socket outlet.  
CAUTION: The plug on the power cord of the PM IPDU is used as the disconnect device.  
To mount the PM10 IPDU or PM10i IPDU:  
1. Using a Phillips screwdriver, attach the supplied brackets to the sides of the PM IPDU.  
2. Use the mounting hardware recommended for your rack to mount the PM IPDU.  
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Figure 2.2: A Sample PM IPDU (PM42 Shown)  
Table 2.3: Cyclades PM42 IPDU Callout Descriptions  
Number/Letter  
Description  
1
2
3
4
5
Outlet, IEC320-C13, 14 each for bank XY, YZ and XZ  
RS-232 (IN) Port  
MULTI (OUT) Port  
Overload Reset Button  
Three digit LED displays the current on Phase X, Y and Z in sequence, or the voltage  
across Phases X and Y, Y and Z, and X and Z in sequence  
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SCROLL button - manually toggles display when the display command is set to Imanual  
or Vmanual (see display on page 20)  
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LED indicates when Phase X current is displayed  
8
LED indicates when Phase Y current is displayed  
9
LED indicates when Phase Z current is displayed  
10  
11  
12  
Phase X  
Phase Y  
Phase Z  
Daisy Chaining PM IPDUs  
You may manage a maximum of 128 outlets by connecting multiple PM IPDUs to the main PM  
IPDU device.  
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To daisy chain a PM IPDU:  
This procedure assumes that a main PM IPDU is already connected to a workstation or  
management appliance.  
1. Connect one end of an RJ-45 cable to the OUT port of the main PM IPDU, which is connected  
to a workstation or management appliance.  
2. Connect the other end of the RJ-45 cable to the IN port of the secondary Cyclades PM IPDU.  
3. Repeat these steps until you have connected the desired number of PM IPDUs.  
Accessing the Console  
Users and administrators may access the PM IPDU either by making a direct console connection to  
the PM IPDU’s IN port or by connecting the PM IPDU to an Avocent console or KVM switch  
management device.  
Direct console access  
While using the PM IPDU device independently of other Avocent devices, local users may connect  
directly to the system console port (the IN port) of the PM IPDU using the console cable with the  
corresponding adaptor(s).  
The system administrator must specify basic settings on the PM IPDU before users may connect to  
and manage the unit and the connected devices. To perform necessary basic configuration, make a  
direct connection to the PM IPDU by connecting a terminal or computer to the IN port.  
To access the console:  
Perform the following steps to connect a computer to the console port of the PM IPDU. This  
procedure assumes that you know how to use a terminal emulation program.  
1. Connect an RJ-45 serial cable to the IN port on the PM IPDU.  
2. Connect the RJ-45 serial cable to a computer with a terminal emulation program using the RJ-  
45 to DB-9F straight-through adaptor or a USB serial adaptor.  
3. Using a terminal emulation program, connect to the PM IPDU with the following settings:  
ANSI emulation, 9600 bps, 8 bits, no parity, 1stop bit and no flow control.  
When prompted, enter the username admin with the default password pm8.  
If this is a first-time installation, see Initial configuration using the command prompt on page 10  
for instructions on changing the default password, adding users and assigning outlets to users.  
Console access through a management device  
By integrating the PM IPDU device with an Avocent console or KVM switch management device  
such as DSView 3 software or Cyclades ACS, remote users may access the PM IPDU's console  
port through a menu-driven interface. Using Telnet or SSH through the console server, type the  
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power management hotkey (Ctrl+P by default) to activate a power management menu. Please refer  
to the appropriate product documentation for more information.  
To connect a PM IPDU to an Avocent DSR switch:  
Use the included RJ-45 cable adaptor to connect a PM IPDU to an Avocent DSR switch.  
1. Plug the male end of the adaptor into the DSR switch’s SPC port.  
2. Plug one end of a straightthrough CAT 5 cable into the female end of the adaptor.  
3. Plug the other end of the CAT 5 cable into the PM IPDU’s IN port.  
Configuring the PM IPDU  
The PM IPDU may be configured by any one of two methods:  
Command Prompt - Full configuration capabilities  
Browser or text based menu - Available only when the PM IPDU is connected to a  
management device  
or refer to the documentation relevant to that product family.  
Default configuration parameters  
The PM IPDU’s default configuration is as follows:  
User is admin.  
Admin user’s password is pm8.  
All outlets are un-named.  
All outlets are unassigned to user.  
All outlets are turned on.  
All outlets are unlocked.  
Initial configuration using the command prompt  
To change the default admin password (if pm8 is in use):  
1. Log in to the PM IPDU using the default username admin and password pm8.  
2. Enter the passwd command.  
3. Enter a new password when prompted.  
To create users with the adduser command:  
1. Log in to the PM IPDU.  
2. Enter the adduser command followed by the new username.  
3. Enter the password when prompted.  
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To assign outlets to users with the assign command:  
1. Log in to the PM IPDU.  
2. Enter the assign command followed by the outlet number(s) and username.  
Example:  
pm>assign 2 jane  
Outlet 2 assigned to jane.  
To name the outlets with the name command:  
1. Log in to the PM IPDU.  
2. Enter the name command followed by the outlet number and desired name of the outlet.  
Example:  
pm>name 2 chispa  
2: Outlet now named chispa  
To save the configuration with the save command:  
1. Log in to the PM IPDU.  
2. Enter the save command to save the configuration.  
Resetting the admin password  
In the event the administrator wants to reset the password for the PM IPDU (for example, if the  
administrator forgets the admin password), then the loopback connector that is shipped with the PM  
IPDU may be used for temporary access to the PM IPDU.  
To reset the admin password using the loopback connector:  
1. If you are not logged out, log out by entering exit. (You must be at the login prompt for this  
to work.)  
2. Connect the loopback connector shipped with the PM IPDU to the OUT port.  
3. Check the display. If you are watching the PM IPDU's console output, your status will  
be reported.  
4. After one minute, you may remove the loopback connector. The password for the user admin is  
reset to the default (pm8), and you should be able to log into the PM IPDU using the default  
username/password. For maximum security, the admin password should be changed as soon  
as possible.  
Upgrading the PM IPDU firmware  
The upgrade procedure described here is only valid for units that are currently running firmware  
versions 1.3.0 or greater. If your PM IPDU is running an older firmware version, please follow the  
instructions in the manual that corresponds to the firmware currently installed on the PM IPDU.  
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To upgrade PM IPDU firmware:  
1. Download the new PM IPDU firmware from the Avocent web site.  
2. Using terminal emulation software, log into the PM IPDU as admin and type in the command:  
pm>upgrade <IPDU#>  
The <IPDU#> is the number of the IPDU to which you want to upgrade the firmware. If you  
have only one PM IPDU, type upgrade 1. If you have, for instance, three units in a daisy  
chain, type upgrade 3 or upgrade 2 depending on which unit you want to upgrade.  
NOTE: If you have a daisy chain and you want to upgrade all units, you should start from the last unit and work  
your way towards the first.  
3. At the boot loader menu, select option 1 to upgrade the firmware.  
The boot loader erases the firmware currently in the unit and asks you to upload the  
new firmware.  
4. Use your terminal emulator program to upload the PM IPDU firmware file to the PM IPDU  
using the Xmodem protocol.  
For information about using a different terminal emulator, please refer to the documentation  
provided by the manufacturer on how to transfer files using the Xmodem protocol.  
When the file transfer is complete, the PM IPDU console displays the login prompt. You may log  
into the PM IPDU and perform actions as usual.  
If the file transfer fails, an error message appears on the PM IPDU console, and the boot loader  
menu is displayed again so you may redo the firmware upgrade process.  
In this case, select option 1 from the menu and repeat the firmware upload procedure. If the  
problem persists, contact Avocent Technical Support for assistance.  
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Accessing the PM IPDU via the  
Command Line Interface  
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When using the PM IPDU independently of other Cyclades products, users and administrators may  
access the PM IPDU command line interface through a terminal emulation program.  
PM IPDU User Interface  
You may access the PM IPDU user interface by following the instructions provided in Direct  
console access on page 9. Depending on the PM IPDU’s boot status, either the Boot Menu or the  
Login Prompt will appear.  
On the Boot Menu, you may enter 2 (or just wait approximately 12 seconds) to activate the  
Login Prompt.  
Daisy chained PM IPDUs in the login prompt  
Number of PM IPDUs  
If no PM IPDUs are daisy chained, the [PM]: IPDU: line appears only once, and the value is 1.  
If there are any PM IPDUs daisy chained to the first PM IPDU, the [PM]: IPDU: line appears once  
for each PM IPDU in the chain. For each PM IPDU, the value is incremented by 1. The final  
appearance of the [PM]: IPDU: line will show the total number of PM IPDUs in the daisy chain.  
Number of PM IPDU outlets  
If no PM IPDUs are daisy chained, the [PM]: OUT: line appears only once, and the value is equal  
to the number of outlets on the PM IPDU.  
If there are any PM IPDUs daisy chained to the first PM IPDU, the [PM]: OUT: line appears once  
for each PM IPDU in the chain. For each PM IPDU, the value shows the cumulative total of outlets  
until the total number of outlets for the entire chain is displayed.  
Logging in to the PM IPDU  
When prompted, enter your username and password.  
NOTE: If there are daisy chained PM IPDUs, you will need to press Enter after the final [PM]: OUT: line appears.  
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After a successful login, the PM IPDU command prompt appears after which you may use any of  
the commands described in this chapter.  
Commands  
NOTE: When a range of outlets is used in a command and the range spans more than one PM IPDU in a daisy  
chain, the range of outlets must not be specified by name. The range of outlets may only be specified by number  
in this situation.  
adduser  
The adduser command adds one username to the internal database. A maximum of eight characters  
(not case sensitive) is allowed, and a maximum of eight individual users is allowed. This command  
is available to the admin user only.  
Syntax  
adduser <user>  
Arguments  
<user> username  
Examples  
To add a user, enter:  
pm>adduser popper  
alarm  
The alarm command sets and reads the current threshold. This command is available to the admin  
user only.  
Syntax  
alarm | [<IPDU#>|<IPDU_ID>] | <threshold>  
In the case of a PM42 IPDU:  
alarm | <IPDU#> | <threshold> | <phase_letter>  
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Arguments  
<IPDU#>  
IPDU number in a daisy chain  
<IPDU_ID>  
Identification string previously set by the id command  
<threshold>  
<phase_letter>  
The current threshold is the maximum allowed current on the power strip  
Specifies the threshold of a specific phase on the PM42 IPDU. When the  
phase letter is not specified on the PM42 IPDU, the threshold will be set  
to the same value for all three phases.  
no argument  
Displays alarm status of all PM IPDUs in the daisy chain  
Examples  
To set the threshold on PM IPDU number one to 5.6A, enter:  
pm>alarm 1 5.6  
To set the threshold on PM IPDU number two phase Y to 5.6A, enter:  
pm>alarm 2 5.6 Y  
To read the threshold, enter:  
pm>alarm  
assign  
The assign command assigns management of an outlet to a given user. This command is available  
to the admin user only.  
Syntax  
assign <outlet_number> <user>  
Arguments  
<outlet_number>  
Outlet number, such as “5”, outlet name such as “sunfire”, or group of  
outlets such as “1, 3-5”  
<user>  
Desired username  
Examples  
To assign outlet 4, 6, 7 and 8 to user tess, enter:  
pm>assign 4, 6-8 tess  
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buzzer  
The buzzer command displays or changes the buzzer notification status. When set to “on”, a buzzer  
sounds when the current exceeds the threshold. This command is available to the admin user only.  
Syntax  
buzzer <on|off|status>  
Arguments  
on  
Enables buzzer  
off  
Disables buzzer  
status  
Displays buzzer status  
Examples  
To get the current status of the buzzer notification, enter:  
pm>buzzer status  
To turn buzzer notification on or off, enter:  
pm>buzzer on  
pm>buzzer off  
current  
The current command displays the total current drawn by PM IPDUs and the maximum current the  
unit has drawn (current peak). It may also be used to clear the saved peak current value.  
Syntax  
current [<IPDU#>|<IPDU_ID>]|reset  
For PM42 IPDU:  
current [<IPDU#>|<IPDU_ID> [<phase_letter>]]|reset  
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Arguments  
<IPDU#>  
IPDU number in a daisy chain  
<IPDU_ID>  
reset  
Identification string previously set by the id command  
Clears the saved peak current value  
<phase_letter>  
Either phase X, Y or Z for the PM42 IPDU  
Examples  
To get the current status for all units, enter:  
pm>current  
To get the current status for a specific unit, enter:  
pm>current 2  
To reset maximum current drawn, enter:  
pm>current reset  
currentprotection  
The currentprotection command turns the over current protection feature on or off. The overcurrent  
protection does not allow an outlet to be turned on if the current drawn by the unit is greater than  
the current threshold configured with the command alarm. This command may also be used to  
display the current protection status and is available to the admin user only.  
Syntax  
currentprotection <on|off|status>  
Arguments  
on  
Enables over current protection  
Disables over current protection  
Displays the current protection status  
off  
status  
Examples  
To display current protection status for all units, enter:  
pm>currentprotection status  
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To enable current protection status for all units, enter:  
pm>currentprotection ON  
To disable current protection status for all units, enter:  
pm>currentprotection off  
NOTE: Current protection commands affect all IPDUs in the daisy chain and all phases of the PM42 IPDU.  
currseg  
The currseg command lets you view the current for the lower or upper segment of outlets. This  
command is only useful for IPDUs with dual current sensors. The lower segment (segment A)  
would be outlets 1-5 on a PM10 series IPDU, and the upper segment (segment B) would be outlets  
6-10 on a PM10 series IPDU.  
Syntax  
currseg A|B [reset]  
Arguments  
A|B  
Segment A or segment B  
reset  
Clear the max recorded current for A and B  
Example  
To view the current load of segment A, enter:  
pm>currseg A  
To reset the maximum recorded current for A and B, enter:  
pm>currseg reset  
cycle  
The cycle command power cycles an outlet or group of outlets. You may use the outlet number or  
the outlet name (see command name for details).  
Syntax  
cycle all|<outlet_string>  
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Cycles all outlets in the PM IPDU or PM IPDU daisy chain  
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Arguments  
all  
<outlet_string>  
Outlet number, such as “5”, outlet name such as “sunfire”, or group  
of outlets such as “1, 3-5”  
Examples  
To cycle outlet 3, enter:  
pm>cycle 3  
To cycle outlets 2, 3, 5, 6 and 7, enter:  
pm>cycle 2, 3, 5-7  
dbsync  
The dbsync command synchronizes the user database for all PM IPDUs in the chain. This  
command is available to the admin user only.  
Syntax  
dbsync  
Arguments  
none  
Examples  
To synchronize the user database for all PM IPDUs in the chain, enter:  
pm>dbsync  
deluser  
The deluser command deletes one username from the internal database. This command is available  
to the admin user only.  
Syntax  
deluser <user>  
Arguments  
<user> Desired username  
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Examples  
To delete the user “rog”, enter:  
pm>deluser rog  
display  
The display command allows logical inversion of the 2-digit, 7-segment display. The purpose of  
this command is to allow a PM IPDU to be mounted upside-down. This command is available to  
the admin user only.  
NOTE: The decimal point will be at the top of the display when the PM IPDU is mounted upside down.  
On the PM42 IPDU, this command either allows you to manually step through the current level  
views of each bank of outlets, or to set an interval for the current level views to automatically be  
displayed.  
NOTE: The display on the PM42 IPDU may be physically rotated.  
Syntax  
For single phase PM IPDUs:  
display [<IPDU#>|<IPDU_ID> [0|180]]  
For the PM42 IPDU:  
display [<IPDU#>|<IPDU_ID> [Imanual|[Iauto <cycle_time>]]|[Vmanual|[Vauto  
<cycle_time>]]]  
-or-  
display  
Arguments  
no argument  
<IPDU#>  
<IPDU_ID>  
0
Show display status of all PM IPDUs in the daisy chain  
Number of the PM IPDU in the chain  
Identification string previously set by the id command  
Normal mode (default)  
180  
Inverted display  
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PM42 IPDU commands:  
Imanual  
Push button toggles phase X, Y, Z and then the vector sum of the  
three phases  
Iauto <cycle_time>  
Show current every <cycle_time> seconds of phase X, Y, Z and then  
the vector sum of the three phases  
Examples  
To set the display of IPDU #2 to inverted mode, enter:  
pm>display 2 180  
To set the display of IPDU #1 to normal mode, enter:  
pm>display 1 0  
To set the display of IPDU #3 (PM42) to automatically show the current of each phase every two  
seconds, enter:  
pm>display 3 Iauto 2  
To view the display status, enter:  
pm>display  
exit  
The exit command exits the session.  
Syntax  
exit  
Arguments  
none  
Examples  
To exit the current session, enter:  
pm>exit  
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factory_defaults  
The factory_defaults command resets the unit to its factory configuration. When used with a daisy  
chain, and no argument is given, this command resets all units in the chain. This command is  
available to the admin user only.  
Syntax  
factory_defaults [<IPDU#>|<IPDU_ID>]  
Arguments  
no argument  
<IPDU#>  
Resets all PM IPDUs in the daisy chain to factory default  
Number of the PM IPDU in the chain  
<IPDU_ID>  
Identification string previously set by the id command  
Examples  
To reset the factory defaults, enter:  
pm>factory_defaults 1  
help  
The help command displays the system help message for all commands or for a single command  
when specified.  
NOTE: When the admin user is logged in, the help command displays all commands. When a regular user is  
logged in, the help command displays only the regular user commands.  
Syntax  
<command> help  
Arguments  
<command> Any available command  
Examples  
To view the system help message for a specific command, enter the command followed by help.  
pm>syslog help  
To view the system help message for all commands, enter:  
pm>help  
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humidity  
The humidity command displays the PM IPDU’s surrounding humidity and the maximum humidity  
the IPDU has registered (humidity peak). It may also be used to clear the saved peak  
humidity value.  
Syntax  
humidity [<IPDU#>|<IPDU_ID>]|reset  
Arguments  
<IPDU#>  
<IPDU_ID>  
reset  
IPDU number in a daisy chain  
Identification string previously set by the id command  
Resets the maximum humidity registered  
Examples  
To get the humidity for all units in a daisy chain, enter:  
pm>humidity  
To get the humidity for specific unit, provide the unit number as an argument, enter:  
pm>humidity 2  
To reset the maximum humidity registered, enter:  
pm>humidity reset  
hwocp  
The hwocp command checks the status of the hardware overcurrent protection. When overcurrent  
protection is on, the power is shut off. When the overcurrent protection is off or reset, the power is  
on and the PM IPDU is running in normal mode. If no string identifying the IPDU is given, all PM  
IPDUs in the daisy chain are affected by this command. This command is available to the admin  
user only.  
Syntax  
hwocp [<IPDU#>|<IPDU_ID> [reset]]  
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Arguments  
<IPDU#>  
<IPDU_ID>  
reset  
IPDU number in a daisy chain  
Identification string previously set by the id command  
Turns overcurrent protection off (normal operation)  
Examples  
To check the hardware overcurrent status of IPDU #1, enter:  
pm>hwocp 1  
To reset the hardware overcurrent protection, enter:  
pm>hwocp 1 reset  
id  
The id command sets or displays the ID of a PM IPDU. A maximum of 16 characters (not case  
sensitive) is allowed. Spaces, numbers and special characters are allowed. This command is  
available to the administrator user only.  
This command works in a daisy chain.  
Syntax  
id [<IPDU#>] [<IPDU_ID>]  
-or-  
id [<IPDU_ID>] [<IPDU_ID>]  
-or-  
id  
Arguments  
<IPDU#>  
IPDU number in a daisy chain  
<IPDU_ID>  
no argument  
Identification string previously set by the id command  
Displays the IDs of all PM IPDUs in the daisy chain  
If <IPDU_ID>follows <IPDU#>, or if the <IPDU_ID>parameter is typed twice, the latest entry  
of the <IPDU_ID>parameter updates the ID string.  
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Examples  
To set the ID of PM IPDU 1 R&D, enter:  
pm>id 1 R&D  
To display the ID of PM IPDU 2, enter:  
pm>id 2  
To rename an ID to “sammy,” using an existing ID “QA,” enter:  
pm>id QA sammy  
To display the IDs of all PM IPDUs in the daisy chain, enter:  
pm>id  
interval  
The interval command configures the time interval (in seconds) to turn on power for each outlet in  
the system. This command is available to the admin user only.  
Syntax  
interval <outlet_number> <duration>  
Arguments  
<duration>  
Sets the interval to turn on power to outlets. Valid intervals are  
from 0 to 100. Default value is 0.5  
NOTE: When this value is set to 0.0, there is still an interval of approximately 0.1 seconds between outlets to  
receive power.  
<outlet_number>  
Outlet number, such as “5”, outlet name such as “sunfire”, or group  
of outlets such as “1, 3-5”  
Examples  
To display the interval of outlet 1, enter:  
pm>interval 1  
To set the interval of outlets 2, 4, 5, and 6 to a value of 2.4, enter:  
pm>interval 2,4-6 2.4  
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NOTE: The PM42 IPDU will not accept entries with decimal places.  
list  
For the admin user, the list command lists all users that have been created and the outlets assigned  
to each of those users. For regular users, the list command lists only the outlets assigned to the user  
currently logged in.  
Syntax  
list  
Arguments  
none  
Examples  
As admin, to list usernames and associated outlets in the internal database, enter:  
pm>list  
lock  
The lock command locks an outlet or group of outlets in their current state. The response to this  
command is a list of status lines, one per power port. This command works on all PM IPDUs in a  
daisy chain.  
Syntax  
lock all|<outlet_string>  
Arguments  
<outlet_string> Outlet number, such as “5”, outlet name such as “sunfire”, or group of  
outlets such as “1, 3-5”  
Examples  
To lock outlets 1, 2 and 6, enter:  
pm>lock 1,2,6  
name  
The name command names an outlet. A maximum of 16 alphabetic and numeric characters (not  
case sensitive) is allowed with these exceptions:  
The hyphen (-), percent (%), and comma (,) characters are not allowed.  
Numeric characters are not allowed as the first character of a name.  
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This command is available to the administrator user only.  
Syntax  
name <outlet_number> <name>  
Arguments  
<outlet number>  
<name>  
Outlet number, such as “5”  
Desired outlet name  
Examples  
To name outlet 4 as nowhere, enter:  
pm>name 4 nowhere  
off  
The off command turns an outlet or group of outlets off. This command works on outlets in a PM  
IPDU daisy chain.  
Syntax  
off all|<outlet_string>  
Arguments  
all  
Turns off all outlets in the PM IPDU or PM IPDU daisy chain  
<outlet_string>  
Outlet number, such as “5”, outlet name such as “sunfire”, or group of  
outlets such as “1, 3-5”  
CAUTION: The “all” argument will turn off all outlets in a PM IPDU or PM IPDU daisy chain.  
Examples  
To turn all outlets off, enter:  
pm>off all  
To turn off outlets 2 through 7 (or all outlets except 1 and 10 in a single PM10 IPDU), enter  
the following.  
pm>off 2-9  
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on  
The on command turns an outlet or a group of outlets on. If more than one outlet is selected there  
will be an interval between outlets being powered on. The interval is defined by the interval  
command. This command works on outlets in a PM IPDU daisy chain.  
Syntax  
on all|<outlet_string>  
Arguments  
all  
Turns off all outlets in the PM IPDU or PM IPDU daisy chain  
<outlet_string>  
Outlet number, such as “5”, outlet name such as “sunfire”, or group of  
outlets such as “1, 3-5”  
Examples  
To turn on outlets 1, 3, 4 and 5, type:  
pm>on 1, 3-5  
passwd  
The passwd command sets a password. Regular users may change or set their own password only.  
The Administrator may change his or her own password or any regular user’s password.  
Syntax  
passwd <user_name>  
Arguments  
<user_name>  
no argument  
Name of the user whose password is being changed  
To change the current user’s password  
Examples  
To change the password for user alpha, when logged in as admin, enter:  
pm>passwd alpha  
Passwords may be set to null, which indicates that no password is needed.  
reboot  
The reboot command reboots a PM IPDU. You may reboot a specific unit by issuing the reboot  
command followed by the unit’s logical number or the unit’s ID. Issuing the reboot command  
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without a parameter reboots the first unit in a chain, not all the units in a chain. This command is  
available to the admin user only.  
Syntax  
reboot [<IPDU#>|<IPDU_ID>]  
Arguments  
<IPDU#>  
IPDU number in a daisy chain  
<IPDU_ID>  
Identification string previously set by the id command  
Examples  
To reboot the first unit of the chain, or to reboot the unit in standalone mode, enter:  
pm>reboot  
To reboot the a specific IPDU in the chain (IPDU 2 shown), enter:  
pm>reboot 2  
restore  
The restore command restores the configuration currently saved in Flash. This command is  
available to the admin user only.  
Syntax  
restore  
Arguments  
N/A  
Examples  
To restore the configuration currently saved in Flash, enter:  
pm>restore  
save  
The save command saves the current configuration in the Flash device built in to all PM IPDU  
units. This command saves the username/password database and the specific information  
pertaining to each outlet such as outlet name, outlet assignments and outlet state. This command is  
available to the admin user only.  
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If you save your configuration to Flash it will be restored after the next reboot. If you do not save  
your configuration to Flash, you will lose it all after the next reboot.  
Syntax  
save  
Arguments  
none  
Examples  
To save the configuration to Flash, enter:  
pm>save  
status  
The status command displays the status of selected outlets.  
Syntax  
status all|<outlet_string>  
Arguments  
<outlet_string>  
Outlet number, such as “5”, outlet name such as “sunfire”, or group of  
outlets such as “1, 3-5”  
all  
Displays the status of all outlets in a PM IPDU or PM IPDU daisy chain  
Examples  
To display the status of outlet 1, enter:  
pm>status 1  
To display the status of all outlets, enter:  
pm>status all  
syslog  
The syslog command displays or changes the syslog notification status. This command is available  
to the admin user only.  
Syntax  
syslog on|off|status  
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Arguments  
on  
Enables message to be displayed in the console when there is an over  
current situation  
off  
Disables the message notification  
status  
Displays the current syslog status of all PM IPDUs on the daisy chain  
Same as status  
no argument  
Examples  
To get the current status of the syslog notification, enter:  
pm>syslog  
To turn on and off the syslog notification, enter as necessary:  
pm>syslog on  
pm>syslog off  
temperature  
The temperature command displays the PM IPDU’s surrounding temperature and the maximum  
temperature the unit has registered (temperature peak). It may also be used to clear the saved peak  
temperature value.  
Syntax  
temperature [<IPDU#>|<IPDU_ID>]|reset  
Arguments  
<IPDU#>  
<IPDU_ID>  
reset  
IPDU number in a daisy chain  
Identification string previously set by the id command  
Resets the maximum temperature registered  
Examples  
To get the temperature for all units in a daisy chain, enter:  
pm>temperature  
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To get the temperature for specific unit, provide the unit number as an argument, enter  
the following.  
pm>temperature 2  
To reset the maximum temperature registered and use reset as an argument, enter:  
pm>temperature reset  
unassign  
The unassign command removes the assignment of an outlet or group of outlets from a given user.  
This command is available to the admin user only.  
Syntax  
unassign <outlet_string> <user>  
Arguments  
<outlet_string>  
Outlet number, such as “5”, outlet name such as “sunfire”, or group  
of outlets such as “1, 3-5”  
<user>  
Desired username  
Examples  
To unassign outlet 2 and 4 from user diderot, enter:  
pm>unassign 2,4 diderot  
unlock  
The unlock command unlocks an outlet or group of outlets in the current state. The response to this  
command is a list of status lines, one per power port.  
Syntax  
unlock all|<outlet_string>  
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Arguments  
<outlet_string>  
Outlet number, such as “5”, outlet name such as “sunfire”, or group of  
outlets such as “1, 3-5”  
all  
Unlocks all outlets in the PM IPDU or PM IPDU daisy chain  
Examples  
To unlock outlets 2, 3, 4 and 8, enter:  
pm>unlock 2-4,8  
upgrade  
The upgrade command is available only to the administrator. You may either upgrade or boot  
the firmware.  
NOTE: For details on upgrading using the upgrade command or using the reboot command, see Upgrading the  
Syntax  
upgrade <IPDU#>|<IPDU_ID>  
Arguments  
<IPDU#>  
IPDU number in a daisy chain  
<IPDU_ID>  
Identification string previously set by the id command  
If you wish to upgrade more than one IPDU, it is recommended that you upgrade the most remote  
IPDU first.  
Examples  
To upgrade IPDU 1, type:  
pm>upgrade 1  
ver  
The ver command shows the current software version and hardware model information of the  
selected PM IPDU.  
Syntax  
ver [<IPDU#>|<IPDU_ID>]  
-or-  
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ver  
Arguments  
<IPDU#>  
IPDU number in a daisy chain  
<IPDU_ID>  
no argument  
Identification string previously set by the id command  
Displays version information for the PM IPDU and for all PM IPDUs in a  
daisy chain  
Examples  
To view the current software version of all IPDUs in a daisy chain, enter:  
pm>ver  
NOTE: If an IPDU has an id assigned to it, the ver command displays the word “id” followed by the name of the  
IPDU and the model number of the PM IPDU.  
To get this information for a specific unit, provide the unit number as an argument.  
pm>ver 2  
voltage  
The voltage command shows the true RMS voltage between two phases.  
Syntax  
voltage [<IPDU#>|<IPDU_ID> [AB|AC|BC]]  
Arguments  
<IPDU#>  
IPDU number in a daisy chain  
<IPDU_ID>  
XY|YZ|XZ  
no argument  
Identification string previously set by the id command  
Phases to select  
Displays the RMS voltage on all units if voltage sensors are available  
Examples  
To view the RMS voltage on a PM42 IPDU across phases X and Y, enter:  
pm>voltage 1 XY  
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whoami  
The whoami command shows the username of the user currently logged in.  
Syntax  
whoami  
Arguments  
none  
Examples  
To view the current username, enter:  
pm>whoami  
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APPENDICES  
Appendices  
Appendix A: Specifications  
Table A.1: PM IPDU Specifications  
Input  
Voltage  
MaxOutput Max Output Operating  
Current Each Outlet Temp Weight Width Depth Height  
Unit  
PM10-15A  
100-125 VAC 15A (12A)  
100-125 VAC 20A (16A)  
15A (12A)  
15A (12A)  
10-50 ºC  
3.64 kg 17 in  
3.64 kg 17 in  
8 in  
8 in  
1.75 in  
1.75 in  
PM10-20A,  
PM10-L20A  
10-50 ºC  
PM10-L30A 100-125 VAC 30A (24A)  
15A (12A)  
10A  
10-50 ºC  
10-50 ºC  
10-50 ºC  
10-50 ºC  
10-50 ºC  
0-50 ºC  
3.64 kg 17 in  
3.64 kg 17 in  
3.64 kg 17 in  
3.64 kg 17 in  
3.64 kg 17 in  
5.45 kg 17 in  
8 in  
8 in  
8 in  
8 in  
8 in  
1.75 in  
1.75 in  
1.75 in  
1.75 in  
1.75 in  
PM10i-10A  
PM10i-15A  
PM10i-16A  
PM10i-20A  
100-240 VAC 10A  
100-240 VAC 15A (12A)  
100-240 VAC 16A  
10A (8A)  
10A  
100-240 VAC 20A (16A)  
10A (8A)  
10A  
PM10i-32A, 100-240 VAC 32A  
11.5 in 1.75 in  
PM10i-32Au  
PM10i-L30A 100-240 VAC 30A (24A)  
10A (8A)  
0-50 ºC  
5.45 kg 17 in  
11.5 in 1.75 in  
PM20-20A,  
PM20-L20A  
100-125 VAC 20A (16A)  
15A (12A)  
10-50 ºC  
7.73 kg 1.8 in 2.2 in  
66 in  
PM20-L30A 100-125 VAC 30A (24A)  
PM20i-16A 100-240 VAC 16A  
15A (12A)  
10A  
10-50 ºC  
0-50 ºC  
0-50 ºC  
7.73 kg 1.8 in 2.2 in  
66 in  
66 in  
66 in  
7.73 kg 2 in  
7.73 kg 2 in  
2.8 in  
2.8 in  
PM20i-20A, 100-240 VAC 20A (16A)  
10A (8A)  
PM20i-L20A  
PM20i-L30A 100-240 VAC 30A (24A)  
10A (8A)  
10A  
0-50 ºC  
7.73 kg 2 in  
7.73 kg 2 in  
2.8 in  
2.8 in  
66 in  
66 in  
PM20i-32A  
100-240 VAC 32A  
10-50 ºC  
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Table A.2: PM42 IPDU Specifications  
Characteristics  
Electrical  
Input Voltage  
Three phases, phase to phase 208 VAC  
Max Input Current  
Max Output Current Total  
24A  
16A on any single bank (XY, YZ or XZ)  
-or-  
13.8A evenly distributed on each bank (XY, YZ or XZ)  
NOTE: Maximum allowed current in any bank is limited to 16A  
although the maximum of 24A input current per phase must not be  
exceeded. If equal loads are provided to all banks then, in order to  
have this maximum input current of 24A, the maximum allowed  
current per bank will have to be decreased to 13.8A.  
Max Output Current Each Outlet  
Environmental  
42 - IEC320-C13: 12A at 208 VAC (42 places)  
Operating Temperature  
Mechanical  
0-50ºC  
Weight  
10.89 kg  
Physical Dimensions (W x D x H)  
2.2 x 2.5 x 72.0 in  
Interface Pinouts  
Table A.3: Pinouts for IN and OUT RS-232 Serial Ports  
Signal  
RTS  
DTR  
TxD  
Name/Function  
Request to Send  
Data Terminal Ready  
Transmit Data  
Ground  
I/O  
(O)  
(O)  
(O)  
N/A  
(I)  
IN Pin  
OUT Pin  
5
7
6
4
1
3
2
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Gnd  
CTS  
RxD  
DCD  
Clear to Send  
Receive Data  
(I)  
Data Carrier Detect  
(I)  
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Appendix B: Safety Instructions  
Follow the safety precautions in this document when installing and operating the PM IPDU.  
Safety Instructions  
Read all the following safety guidelines to protect yourself and your Cyclades PM.  
DANGER! All outlets of the PM IPDU output high voltage. Necessary precautions should be taken.  
DANGER! To help prevent electric shock, plug the PM IPDU into a properly grounded power source. The power  
cord is equipped with a three-prong plug to help ensure proper grounding. Do not use adaptor plugs or remove  
the grounding prong from the cable. Do not use extension cords with the PM IPDU.  
DANGER! Do not push any objects through the openings of the PM IPDU. Doing so may cause fire or electric  
shock by shorting out interior components.  
DANGER! There is a possibility of severe electrical shock from either the live or neutral side of any of the power  
outlets or their wiring, even if one of the circuit breakers is disabled.  
IMPORTANT: PM IPDU is intended for enterprise and indoor use only.  
IMPORTANT: To help protect the PM IPDU from electrical power fluctuations, use a surge suppressor, line  
conditioner, or uninterruptible power supply.  
IMPORTANT: Be sure that nothing rests on the cables of the PM IPDU and that they are not located where they  
may be stepped on or tripped over.  
IMPORTANT: Do not spill food or liquids on the PM IPDU. If it gets wet, disconnect the power immediately and  
contact Avocent.  
IMPORTANT: Keep your PM IPDU away from heat sources.  
Sicherheitsanweisungen  
Bitte lesen und befolgen Sie diese Sicherheitsrichtlinien um sich und Ihren PM IPDU vor Schäden  
zu bewahren.  
GEFAHR! Alle Ausgänge des PM IPDU führen Hochspannung. Bitte die erforderlichen Vorsichtsmaßnahmen  
einhalten.  
GEFAHR! Um elektrische Stromschläge zu vermeiden, verbinden Sie bitte das Eingangskabel des PM IPDU mit  
einer ausreichend geerdeten Stromversorgung. Das Netzkabel ist mit drei Leitungen versehen um korrekte  
Erdung zu ermöglichen. Bitte benutzen Sie keine Adapterstecker und entfernen Sie nicht die Erdungsleitung.  
Bitte verwenden Sie keine Verlängerungskabel.  
GEFAHR! Bitte führen Sie keine Gegenstände in die Öffnungen des PM IPDU ein. Dies könnte zu Bränden oder  
elektrischen Schock durch Kurzschluss der internen Komponenten führen.  
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GEFAHR! Auch nach Öffnung einer der beiden Sicherungen kann das Gerät noch unter Spannung über die  
Phasen- oder Nullleiterzufuhr stehen.  
Wichtig: Der PM IPDU ist für den Unternehmenseinsatz und den Gebrauch innerhalb von abgeschlossenen  
Gebäuden vorgesehen.  
Wichtig: Um den PM IPDU vor elektrischen Spannungsschwankungen zu schützen empfehlen wir den Einsatz  
von Überspannungsreglern, Spannungsglättern oder USVs.  
Wichtig: Bitte stellen Sie sicher, daß keine Gegenstände auf den Kabeln des PM IPDU liegen und die Kabel so  
geführt sind, daß niemand darauf treten oder darüber stolpern kann.  
Wichtig: Bitte schütten Sie keine Nahrungsmittel oder Flüssigkeiten auf den PM IPDU. Falls das Gerät naß  
werden sollte trennen Sie bitte sofort die Netzverbindung und kontaktieren Avocent.  
Wichtig: Bitte halten Sie Ihren PM IPDU vor Hitzequellen entfernt.  
Istruzioni di Sicurezza  
Vi preghiamo di attenervi alle seguenti direttive per la vostra sicurezza e un sicuro utilizzo  
dell'PM IPDU.  
PERICOLO! Tutte le prese dell'PM IPDU sono sotto alta tensione. Occorre prendere precauzioni.  
PERICOLO! Per evitare di prendere la scossa, inserire la spina dell'PM IPDU nell'appropriata presa a terra.  
L'alimentatore è equipaggiato con una spina a tre poli per assicurare un corretto collegamento. Non utilizzare  
adattatori e non rimuovere la spina a tre poli dal cavo. Non utilizzare prolunghe.  
PERICOLO! Non inserire oggetti nelle aperture dell'PM IPDU. Farlo potrebbe causare un incendio o  
danneggiare i componenti interni.  
PERICOLO! C'è la possibilità che la fase o la terra rimanga sotto tensione anche se uno degli interruttori è  
disattivato.  
Importante: Le PM IPDU è certificato per uso aziendale e solamente in luogo chiuso.  
Importante: Per proteggere le PM IPDU da fluttuazioni di corrente elettrica, utilizzare un limitatore di  
sovracorrente, un condizionatore di linea, o un gruppo di alimentazione continua, UPS.  
Importante: Assicurarsi che niente giaccia sui cavi dell'PM IPDU e che questi non causino intralcio al passaggio.  
Importante: Non versare cibo o liquidi sull'PM IPDU. Nel caso l'apparecchiatura si bagnasse, togliere  
immediatamente l'alimentazione e contattare Avocent.  
Importante: Tenere lontano da fonti di calore.  
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Instruções de Segurança  
Leia e siga as diretrizes de segurança abaixo para sua proteção e de seu PM IPDU.  
PERIGO! Alta voltagem está presente em todas as tomadas do PM IPDU. As devidas precauções devem ser  
tomadas.  
PERIGO! Para evitar choques elétricos, conecte o PM IPDU a uma tomada devidamente aterrada. O cabo de  
força possui uma tomada com três pinos para ajudar a garantir que o devido aterramento seja feito. Não use  
adaptadores nem remova o pino de aterramento da tomada. Não use extensões para conexão elétrica com o  
PM IPDU.  
PERIGO! Não introduza objetos pelas aberturas existentes no PM IPDU. O curto-circuito de componentes  
internos pode fazer com que o produto pegue fogo e causar choques elétricos.  
PERIGO! É possível que haja tensão presente nos circuitos de fase ou neutro mesmo que um dos dispositivos  
de proteção contra sobrecorrente esteja atuando.  
Importante: O PM IPDU é destinado exclusivamente ao uso comercial em ambientes fechados.  
Importante: Para ajudar a proteger o PM IPDU contra conseqüências nocivas causadas por flutuações na rede  
elétrica, use um estabilizador, filtro ou baterias que evitem eventual interrupção no fornecimento de energia.  
Importante: Garanta que não haja nenhum objeto sobre os cabos do PM IPDU e que eles não estejam em  
locais de transito de pessoas para que não sejam pisados e para que não causem quedas ou acidentes.  
Importante: Não derrame alimentos ou líquidos sobre o PM IPDU. Se o produto for molhado, disconete-o da  
tomada imediatamente e entre em contato com a Avocent.  
Importante: Mantenha o PM IPDU longe de fontes de calor.  
Instrucciones de seguridad  
Lea y siga estas pautas de seguridad para protegerse a usted y a su PM IPDU.  
¡PELIGRO! Todos los enchufes de salida PM IPDU tienen alto voltaje. Se deben tomar las  
precauciones necesarias.  
¡PELIGRO! Para ayudar a prevenir descargas eléctricas, conecte el PM IPDU en una fuente de energía  
correctamente puesta a tierra. El cable eléctrico está equipado de un enchufe del tres conectores para ayudar a  
asegurar la puesta a tierra apropiadamente. No utilice adaptadores de enchufe, ni quite el conector de tierra. No  
utilice extensores con el PM IPDU.  
¡PELIGRO! No empuje ningun objeto en las aberturas del PM IPDU. El hacerlo puede causar fuego o descargas  
eléctricas poniendo en cortocircuito los componentes interiores.  
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¡PELIGRO! Existe la posibilidad de tensión en cualquier conector del PM IPDU, incluso si uno de los  
interruptores esta desabilitado.  
Importante: El PM IPDU se piensa para la empresa y el uso de interior solamente.  
Importante: Para ayudar a proteger el PM IPDU contra fluctuaciones de la corriente eléctrica, utilice un  
supresor de fluctuaciones, acondicionador de línea, o fuente de alimentación ininterrumpida.  
Importante: Asegurese que nada se apoya sobre los cables del PM IPDU y que no están localizados donde  
puedan ser pisados cuando esten encendidos.  
Importante: No derrame alimentos o líquidos en el PM IPDU. Si se hubiera mojado, desconecte la energía  
inmediatamente y entre en contacto con Avocent.  
Importante: Mantenga su PM IPDU lejos de fuentes de calor.  
Instructions de sécurités  
Lisez et suivez les instructions de sécurité pour votre protection et celle ce le PM IPDU.  
DANGER! Toutes les prises de l'PM produisent une tension électrique élévée. Prenez les précautions d'usage.  
DANGER! Pour aider à éviter tout choc électrique, branchez l'PM IPDU à une source électrique correctement  
liée à la terre. Le cordon électrique est équipé d'une prise à 3 broches pour aider à assurer une connexion  
correcte avec la terre. N'utilisez pas d'adaptateurs ou n'enlevez pas la broche de la terre du cable. N'utilisez pas  
de rallonge électrique avec l'PM IPDU.  
DANGER! Ne pas faire passer aucun objets à travers les ouvertures de l'PM IPDU. Le faire peut causer un feu  
ou des chocs électriques en court-circuitant des composants interne.  
DANGER! Il y a une possiblité de présence de courant pour la Phase et le Neutre même si l'un des relais  
électrique est désactivé.  
Important: L'PM IPDU est prévu pour les entreprises dans un usage à l'intérieur seulement.  
Important: Pour aider à protéger l'PM IPDU des fluctuations d'alimentation électrique, utilisez un filtre de  
surtension, un conditioneur de ligne ou une source d'alimentation qui ne peut pas être interrompue.  
Important: Soyez sûr que rien ne repose sur les cables de l'PM IPDU, qu'ils ne sont pas sur un lieu de passage,  
qu'ils ne peuvent pas être piétiné et que l'on ne peut pas trébucher dessus.  
Important: Ne reversez pas de nourriture ou de liquides sur le PM IPDU. Si elle est humide, deconnectez  
l'alimentation électrique immédiatement et contactez Avocent.  
Important: Gardez l'PM IPDU à distance des sources de chaleur.  
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Appendix C: Circuit Breakers  
The PM IPDU circuit breakers are designed to turn the power off to some or all of the PM IPDU  
outlets in case the rated current is exceeded. The circuit breaker mechanism for each PM IPDU  
model is explained the in the following sections.  
PM IPDU Units with One Circuit Breaker  
Only one circuit breaker is used for the following units:  
PM10-15A IPDU  
PM10-20A IPDU  
PM10-L20 IPDU  
PM20-20A IPDU  
PM20-L20 IPDU  
PM20i-16A IPDU  
PM20i-20A IPDU  
In the event of a current overload in any of these units, the entire unit shuts down, causing all  
outlets to disconnect.  
NOTE: The PM42 IPDU has two UL listed fuses on each phase bank that are not replaceable. There is also a  
sensor circuit that acts as a backup by monitoring total current and resetting all receptacle relays in the event of  
a current overage.  
PM10i IPDU  
Some versions of the PM10i IPDU (10, 15, 16 and 20 amps) have two circuit breakers each. Both  
circuit breakers are designed to protect different phases of the same circuit inside the unit. If either  
one of the two circuit breakers trips, the entire unit will shut down.  
PM10-L30A IPDU  
The PM10-L30A IPDU has two 15-amp circuit breakers. The first circuit breaker controls outlets 1  
through 5 and the power supply to the controller; the second circuit breaker controls outlets 6  
through 10. If the total current flow to outlets 6 through 10 exceeds 15 amps due to equipment  
connected to these outlets, then the second circuit breaker will trip causing outlets 6 through 10 to  
shut down. This does not affect outlets 1 through 5, which are controlled by the first circuit breaker.  
If, however, current overload causes the first circuit breaker to trip, then the entire power unit shuts  
down because the power supply is also tied to the first circuit breaker.  
Refer to Table C.5 to determine the time it takes for the circuit breaker to trip based on the amount  
of current overload.  
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3
4
1
2
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10  
5
6
Figure C.1: PM10-L30A IPDU Circuit Breakers  
Table C.1: PM10-L30A IPDU Circuit Breakers Descriptions  
Number Description Number Description  
1
2
Controller  
4
5
15A to Outlets 6 - 10  
First Circuit Breaker  
Power Supply  
15A to Outlets 1 - 5 and to the Controller  
and Power Supply  
3
6
Second Circuit Breaker  
PM10i-L30A IPDU  
The PM10i-L30A IPDU has two 15-amp circuit breakers. The first circuit breaker controls outlets 6  
through 10; the second controls outlets 1 through 5. In the event that the total current flow to outlets  
6 through 10 exceeds 15 amps due to equipment connected to these outlets, the first circuit breaker  
will trip causing outlets 6 through 10 to shutdown. This does not affect outlets 1 through 5, which  
are controlled by the second circuit breaker.  
The PM IPDU controller is installed so that tripping either or both breakers will not render  
it inoperative.  
When either circuit breaker trips, only the power outlets of that segment will be affected, and half  
of the outlets remain operative.  
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7
3
4
1
2
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10  
5
6
Figure C.2: PM10i-L30A IPDU Circuit Breakers  
Table C.2: PM10i-L30A IPDU Circuit Breakers Descriptions  
Number Description Number Description  
1
2
3
4
Controller  
5
6
7
First Circuit Breaker  
Second Circuit Breaker  
Independent Power to Controller  
Power Supply  
15A to Outlets 1 - 5  
15A to Outlets 6 - 10  
PM10i-32A IPDU and PM10i-32Au IPDU  
The PM10i-32A has two 16-amp circuit breakers. The first circuit breaker controls outlets 6  
through 10; the second controls outlets 1 through 5. In the event that the total current flow to outlets  
6 through 10 exceeds 16 amps due to equipment connected to these outlets, the first circuit breaker  
will trip causing outlets 6 through 10 to shutdown. This does not affect outlets 1 through 5, which  
are controlled by the second circuit breaker.  
The PM IPDU controller is installed so that tripping either or both breakers will not render  
it inoperative.  
When either circuit breaker trips, only the power outlets of that segment will be affected, and half  
of the outlets remain operative.  
PM20-L30A IPDU  
The PM20-L30A IPDU has two 15-amp circuit breakers. The first circuit breaker controls outlets  
11 through 20; the second controls outlets 1 through 10 as well as the power supply to the logic  
board. In the event that the total current flow to outlets 11 through 20 exceeds 15 amps due to  
equipment connected to these outlets, then the first circuit breaker will trip causing outlets 11  
through 20 to shutdown. This does not affect outlets 1 through 10 which are controlled by the  
second circuit breaker.  
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If, however, current overload causes the second circuit breaker to trip, then the entire power unit  
shuts down because the power supply is also tied to the second circuit breaker.  
Refer to Table C.5 to determine the time it takes for the circuit breaker to trip based on the amount  
of current overload.  
3
4
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10  
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20  
1
2
5
6
Figure C.3: PM20-L30A IPDU Circuit Breakers  
Table C.3: PM10i-L30A IPDU Circuit Breakers Descriptions  
Number Description Number Description  
1
2
Controller  
4
5
15A to Outlets 11 - 20  
First Circuit Breaker  
Power Supply  
15A to Outlets 1 - 10 and to the Controller  
and Power Supply  
3
6
Second Circuit Breaker  
PM20i-L30A IPDU  
The PM20i-L30A IPDU has two 15-amp circuit breakers. The first circuit breaker controls outlets  
11 through 20; the second controls outlets 1 through 10. In the event that the total current flow to  
outlets 11 through 20 exceeds 15 amps due to equipment connected to these outlets, then the first  
circuit breaker will trip causing outlets 11 through 20 to shutdown. This does not affect outlets 1  
through 10 which are controlled by the second circuit breaker.  
The PM IPDU controller is installed so that tripping either or both breakers will not render  
it inoperative.  
When either circuit breaker trips, only the power outlets of that segment will be affected, and half  
of the outlets remain operative.  
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7
3
4
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10  
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20  
1
2
5
6
Figure C.4: PM20i-L30A IPDU, PM20i-32A IPDU and PM20i-32Au IPDU Circuit Breakers  
Table C.4: PM10i-L30A IPDU Circuit Breakers Descriptions  
Number Description  
Number Description  
1
2
3
4
Controller  
5
6
7
First Circuit Breaker  
Second Circuit Breaker  
Independent Power to Controller  
Power Supply  
15A to Outlets 1 - 10  
15A to Outlets 11 - 20  
PM20i-32A IPDU and PM20i-32Au IPDU  
The PM20i-32A IPDU and the PM20i-32Au IPDU have two 16-amp circuit breakers. The first  
circuit breaker controls outlets 11 through 20; the second controls outlets 1 through 10. In the event  
that the total current flow to outlets 11 through 20 exceeds 16 amps due to equipment connected to  
these outlets, the first circuit breaker will trip causing outlets 11 through 20 to shutdown. This does  
not affect outlets 1 through 10 which are controlled by the second circuit breaker.  
As the PM20i-32A IPDU and the PM20i-32Au IPDU have the controller powered from the line  
side of one of the circuit breakers, the whole unit will become inoperative only when both circuit  
breakers trip; however, the controller will remain functioning.  
When either circuit breaker trips, only the power outlets of that segment will be affected, and half  
of the outlets remain operative.  
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Circuit breaker trip time  
Depending on the model, the PM IPDU uses either one 10 amp, one 20 amp, two 15 amp, or two 16  
amp circuit breakers. Table C.5 shows the circuit breaker trip time for all PM IPDU models except  
the PM42 IPDU.  
Table C.5: Circuit Breaker Trip Time  
Current Load  
200%  
Trip Time  
5-30 seconds  
300%  
1.8-10 seconds  
0.9-5 seconds  
0.5-3.3 seconds  
0.38-2.3 seconds  
0.2-1.3 seconds  
0.15-0.9 seconds  
400%  
500%  
600%  
800%  
1000%  
Table C.6: PM42 IPDU Shutdown Time  
Current Load  
Complete Shutdown Time  
> 32A on any single phase  
3.5 seconds  
CAUTION: Do not pull a plug with a live electrical load from an outlet on the PM IPDU. This can cause damage  
to your equipment. The off command provides a means to safely turn off the power to the selected outlet before  
pulling the plug from the outlet.  
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Appendix D: Technical Support  
Our Technical Support staff is ready to assist you with any installation or operating issues you  
encounter with your Avocent product. If an issue should develop, follow the steps below for the  
fastest possible service.  
To resolve an issue:  
1. Check the pertinent section of this manual to see if the issue can be resolved by following the  
procedures outlined.  
online service request.  
3. Call the Avocent Technical Support location nearest you.  
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For Technical Support:  
Avocent International Ltd.  
Avocent House, Shannon Free Zone  
Shannon, County Clare, Ireland  
Tel: +353 61 715 292  
Avocent Corporation  
4991 Corporate Drive  
Huntsville, Alabama 35805-6201 USA  
Tel: +1 256 430 4000  
Fax: +1 256 430 4031  
Fax: +353 61 471 871  
Avocent Germany  
Avocent Asia Pacific  
Singapore Branch Office  
100 Tras Street, #15-01  
Amara Corporate Tower  
Singapore 079027  
Gottlieb-Daimler-Straße 2-4  
D-33803 Steinhagen  
Germany  
Tel: +49 5204 9134 0  
Fax: +49 5204 9134 99  
Tel: +656 227 3773  
Fax: +656 223 9155  
Avocent Canada  
20 Mural Street, Unit 5  
Richmond Hill, Ontario  
L4B 1K3 Canada  
Tel: +1 877 992 9239  
Fax: +1 877 524 2985  
590-667-501B  
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