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Dominion® PX User Guide Release 1.1.0 Copyright © 2008 Raritan, Inc. DPX ‐ 0G ‐ E March 2008 255 ‐ 80 ‐ 6080 ‐ 00 [...]
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This document contains proprietary in formation that is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. No part of this document may be photocopied, reproduced, or translated into another language without express prior written co[...]
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iii To avoid potentially fatal shock hazard and possible damage to Raritan equipment: SYSTEMS SHOULD ONLY BE CONFIGURED BY A COMPETENT PERSON. IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT THIS EQUIPMENT IS CONNECTED TO AN ELECTRICAL SUPPLY TH[...]
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Product Models iv Provide an earthing connection before the mains plu g is connected to the mains. And, when disconnecting the earthing connection, be sure to disconnect after pul ling out the mains plug from the mains. [...]
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v Contents Safety Guidelines iii Chapter 1 Introduction 1 Product Models.......................................................................................................................................... 1 Product Photos ..................................................................................................................[...]
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Contents vi Back Panel................................................................................................................................................. 20 Power Cord ........................................................................................................................... ........ 20 Outlets.................[...]
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Contents vii Setting Up External User A uthentication ............................................................................................. 62 Settings Up LDAP Authentication ............................................................................................. 63 Setting Up Outlets and Pow[...]
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Contents viii Deleting Outlet Group Devices ................................................................................................ 106 Chapter 6 Integration 107 Dominion KX ......................................................................................................................................... 108 KX Ma[...]
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Contents ix Querying an Outlet Sensor................................................................................................................... 130 Appendix D Using SNMP 131 Enabling SNMP ..................................................................................................................................... 132[...]
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Contents x Get Power Cycl e Delay Command .......................................................................................... 152 IPMI Privilege Levels ......................................................................................................................... ... 152 Appendix F Event Types 153 Appendix G[...]
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1 The Dominion PX unit is an intelligent power distribution unit that allows you to reboot remote servers and other network devic es, and monitor power in the data center, through Rarita n ʹ s KVM switches and Secure [...]
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Product Photos 2 Zero U Size 1U Size [...]
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Chapter 1: Introduction 3 2U Size Product Features All models and sizes of the Dominion PX provide the followin g features: • The ability to control outlets collectively and individually • The ability to power on, power off[...]
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Package Contents 4 • The ability to monitor the internal, CPU temperature of the Dominion PX • The ability to monitor environmental factors such as external temperature and humidity • An audible alarm (beeper) and a visua l [...]
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Chapter 1: Introduction 5 2U Products • Dominion PX unit includ ing power cord 1.8 0m (6 feet) • 2U bracket pack and screws • Null ‐ modem cable with RJ ‐ 45 and DB9F connectors on either end [...]
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6 In This Chapter Rack Mount Safety Guidelines......................................................................... 6 Tool ‐ less Mo unting Instruct ions ...................................................................... 8 Rack Mount Safety Guidelines In Raritan products which require Rack ?[...]
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Chapter 2: Rack-Mounting the Dominion PX 7 Side Fixing End Fixing Blind Fixing [...]
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Tool-less Mountin g Instructions 8 Tool-less Mounting Instructions The Zero U units also ship with a tool ‐ less mounting kit consisting of a claw feet with a silver button on one side. These work by attaching to the back side ?[...]
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Chapter 2: Rack-Mounting the Dominion PX 9 To Mount: • Snap fit the claw feet mounts onto the back of the Dominion PX unit. Leave at least 24 inches bet ween the buttons for stability. Once the claw feet are mounted on th[...]
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10 This chapter explains how to instal l a Dominion PX unit and configure it for network connectivity. In This Chapter Before You Begin.............................................................................................. 10 Connect the Dominion PX t[...]
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Chapter 3: Installation and Configuration 11 Fill Out the Equipment Setup Worksheet An Equipment Setup Worksheet is provided in Appendix B (se e ʺ Equipment Setu p Worksheet ʺ on page 121). Use this worksheet to record the mode l, serial number, and[...]
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Connect the Dominion PX to Your Network 12 2. Plug the other end of the null ‐ modem cable (containing the DB9 connector) into the serial port (COM) of the computer. Connect the Dominion PX to Your Network To use the Web interface ?[...]
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Chapter 3: Installation and Configuration 13 Bits per second = 9600 Data bits = 8 Stop bits = 1 Parity = None Flow control = None Note: The “Flow control” param eter must be set to “None” for the ?[...]
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Configure the Dominion PX for Network Connectivity 14 Note: The Dominion PX ʹ s IP address is autom atically disp layed in the system prompt. The default IP address is 192.168.0.192. The default IP configurat ion meth od is DHCP, and the [...]
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Chapter 3: Installation and Configuration 15 8. By default, the LAN inter face speed is set to Auto, wh ich allows the system to select the optimum speed. To keep the default, press Enter. To set the speed to 10 or 100 [...]
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Resetting to Factory Defaults 16 If you want to termina te the configuration process, type c and press Enter . The configuration is cancelled and you are returne d to the opening prompt as shown in the screenshot of Step ?[...]
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Chapter 3: Installation and Configuration 17 • Baud rate (bits per second) = 9600 • Data bits = 8 • Stop bits = 1 • Parity = None • Flow control = None 1. Press (and release) the Re set button of DPX while pressing ?[...]
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Resetting to Factory Defaults 18 Note: Enter ʺ help ʺ to show a li st of avail able command and a short description of each one. HyperTerminal is avai lable on many Windows OS. But HyperTerminal is not avail able on Windows Vi[...]
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19 This chapter explains how to use the Do minion PX unit. It describes the LEDs and ports on the front and back pane ls of the Domi nion PX, and explains how to use the display panel. It also explains [...]
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Back Panel 20 LAN Connecting the Dominion PX to your company ʹ s network Connect a standard Category 5e UT P cable to this port and connect the other end to your network. This connection is necessary to admin ister th[...]
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Chapter 4: Using the Dominion PX 21 Outlets The number of outlets on the back panel depends upon the Dominion PX model. To the upper left of each outlet is a small LED. The units are shipped from the factory with all ?[...]
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Back Panel 22 LED Display The LED display is located adjacent to the outlets on the Zero U model, and on the back right of the 1U and 2U models. The following pictu re shows the LED display. [...]
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Chapter 4: Using the Dominion PX 23 The LED display consists of these components: • A lower row displaying two digits • An upper row disp laying three digits • Up and Down buttons Note: The small hole between the lower ro[...]
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Circuit Breaker 24 Tip: A quick way to distin guish between voltage, current, and power is the placement of the decimal point in the display. Voltage has no decimal point, current has a decimal point between the first [...]
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Chapter 4: Using the Dominion PX 25 Beeper The Dominion PX includes a be eper. It will ring if any of the circuit breakers is tripped or if the control board temperature sensor exceeds 80 degrees Celsius (or 176 degrees Fahren[...]
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26 This chapter explains how to use the Web interface to administer a Dominion PX. In This Chapter Logging into the Web Inter face ..................................................................... 26 Using the Web Interface ..................................[...]
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Chapter 5: Using the Web Interface 27 where <ip address > is the IP address of the Dominion PX. A Login dialog appears. 2. Type your user name and passwor d in the Username and Password fields. Both the user na[...]
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Logging into the Web Interface 28 3. Click Login . The Home window appears. [...]
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Chapter 5: Using the Web Interface 29 Note: The Home window shown above shows 8 outlets. If yo ur Dominion PX has 20 outlets, the Home window will show all 20. Java script must be enabled in the web browser for proper [...]
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Using t he Web In terfa ce 30 Changing Your Password To change your passwor d: 1. Choose User Man agement ‐‐ > Change Passwor d . The Change Password window appears. 2. Type your existing password in the Old Password field. 3. Type your [...]
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Chapter 5: Using the Web Interface 31 Menus There are several menus in the Web interfac e: • Power Outlets • Alerts • User Management • Device Settings • Maintenance • Outlet Groups Options The following figure shows a complete list of ?[...]
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Using t he Web In terfa ce 32 How to Select an Option There are two ways to select an option from a menu: • Click the menu name to di splay a window listing each option, and then click the option you want to select it. ?[...]
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Chapter 5: Using the Web Interface 33 • Information about the Dominion PX, includin g: Model name and number IP address Firmware version • Information about all the users currently connected, in cluding user name, IP address, and curr ent[...]
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Using t he Web In terfa ce 34 Status Messages When you perform an operation from the Web interface, such as crea ting a user profile or changing a network setting, a message appears at the top of the window that indicates whet[...]
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Chapter 5: Using the Web Interface 35 Unavailable Options At times, certain action s will be unavailable. When this occurs, the appropriate buttons will be non ‐ functional, though different browsers may displ ay thi s differently. For example: if [...]
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Using the Home Window 36 Using the Home Window The Home window is the first window to appear after a success ful login. It consists of a Globa l Status , an Outlets list, and an All Outlets Control panel. The home window also [...]
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Chapter 5: Using the Web Interface 37 Outlets List The Outlets List displays each ou tlet on the Dominion PX as a tabl e row with a view of the power status, the RMS current and the RMS Power through the individual outlet. [...]
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Using the Home Window 38 Display Additional Details To display addition al details about an o utlet, click the outlet name. This displays the Outlet Details window (re fer to Figure 49 for a picture of the window). This window gives t[...]
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Chapter 5: Using the Web Interface 39 Setting Up User Profiles The Dominion PX is shipped with one user profile built in. This is the Admin profile, which was used for the origina l login. This profile has full system and outlet p[...]
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Setting Up User Profiles 40 Note: Before entering any information in the user profile, please make sure the User Group is created and avai lable fo r selection. 2. In the User Management panel, type the follow ing information ?[...]
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Chapter 5: Using the Web Interface 41 Note: New user name , Pa ssword , and Confirm Password are the only required fields. 3. Select a User Group from the drop ‐ down list in the User Group field. The User Group determines th[...]
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Setting Up User Profiles 42 Modifying a User Profile Every user with user management permissions can modify a user pr ofile . (Refer to “ Settin g the Syst em Permissions (on page 44)” secti on for information about setting user permissions.)[...]
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Chapter 5: Using the Web Interface 43 2. Select the use r from the drop ‐ down list in the User (not in group) field. The drop ‐ down list shows all user profiles that have NOT been assigned to a User Group. 3. Set the [...]
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Setting Up U ser Groups 44 Creating a User Group To create a User Group: 1. Choose User Man agement ‐‐ > Users & Groups . The User/Group Management window appears. This window is divided into a User Management panel and a Group [...]
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Chapter 5: Using the Web Interface 45 2. Select the User Group from the drop ‐ down list in the Group field. The permissions that apply to this group are displayed. If this is the first time you are setting the permis[...]
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Setting Up U ser Groups 46 4. When you ar e finished, click Apply . The permissions are applied to the User Group. Note: The User (not in group) field on this window is us ed to set individual user permissions. If yo u [...]
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Chapter 5: Using the Web Interface 47 Setting the Outlet Permissions Setting outle t permissions allows you to specify which outlets members of a User Group are permitted to access. When you first create a User Group, all outlet permissions ?[...]
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Setting Up U ser Groups 48 3. Set the permissions as nec essary. Click this icon in a field and select either Yes or No . 4. When you ar e finished, click Apply . The permissions are applied to the User Group. Note: [...]
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Chapter 5: Using the Web Interface 49 Note: To modify a User Gro up ʹ s system or outlet permissions, repeat the procedure for setting the system or out let permissions described above and make any necessary cha nges. Deleting a User Grou[...]
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Setting Up Access Controls 50 Configuring the Firewall The Dominion PX has a firewall that can be configured to prevent specific IP addresse s and ranges of IP addresses from accessing the Dominion PX. When the Dominion PX was ini[...]
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Chapter 5: Using the Web Interface 51 Change the Default Policy Once enabled, the firewall has a default policy built in that accep ts traffic from all IP addresse s. This means any IP add resses not dropped by a specific rule will be[...]
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Setting Up Access Controls 52 2. Make sure the checkbox labeled Enable IP Acc ess Control is checked. Create specific rules. Th e f ollowing explains how: Action Do this... Add a rule to the end of the rules list • Type an IP address and sub[...]
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Chapter 5: Using the Web Interface 53 2. Click Apply . The rules are applied. Delete Firewall Rules To delete a firewall rule: 1. Choose Device Settings ‐‐ > Se curity . The Security Settings wi ndow appears. 2. Make sure the checkbox labeled ?[...]
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Setting Up Access Controls 54 2. Click the checkbox labeled Enable Group bas ed System Access Control . This enab les the feature. 3. Click Apply . Group based access control rules are enabled. Change the Default Action The default action is [...]
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Chapter 5: Using the Web Interface 55 Action Do this... Add a rule to the end of the rules list • Type a starting IP addr ess in the Starting IP fie ld. • Type an ending IP address in the E nding IP field. • Select a [...]
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Setting Up Access Controls 56 2. Make sure the checkbox labeled Enable Group based System Access Control is checked. 3. Type the number of the rule to be deleted in the Rule # field. 4. Click Delete . The rule is removed ?[...]
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Chapter 5: Using the Web Interface 57 Enable Login Limitations Login limitat ions allow you to determ ine whether more than one perso n can use the same login at the same time, and whether or not users will be required to change p[...]
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Setting Up Access Controls 58 Enable Strong Passwords Forcing users to create strong passwords makes it more difficult for intruders to crack user pass word s and access the Dominion PX un it. Strong passwords should be at least eight [...]
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Chapter 5: Using the Web Interface 59 3. Make any nec essary changes to the default settings. 4. When you ar e finished, click Apply . The changes are applied. Setting Up a Digital Certificate The purpose of an X.509 digital certificat e is to ?[...]
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Setting Up a Digital Ce rtificate 60 Creating a Certifi cate Signing Request To create a CSR: 1. Choose Device Setting ‐ ‐ > Certificat e . The first pa ge of the SSL Server Certificate Manag ement window appears. 2. Provide the information request[...]
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Chapter 5: Using the Web Interface 61 State/Province The state or provi nce where your company is located Country (IS O code) The country where your company is located. Use the standard ISO code. For a list of ISO codes[...]
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Setting Up Exte rnal User Authentication 62 2. Type the path and name of the certificat e file in the SSL Certif icate File field, or click Browse and select the f ile. 3. Click Uplo ad . The certificat e is installed on the Domin[...]
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Chapter 5: Using the Web Interface 63 Settings Up LDAP Authentication To set up LDAP authentication: 1. Choose Device Settings ‐‐ > Authentication . The Authentication Settings window appears. The LDAP parameters appe ar on the left side of the [...]
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Setting Up Exte rnal User Authentication 64 6. Type the base DN in the Base DN of user LDAP server fiel d. The base distinguished name (DN) is the top level of the LDAP director y tree. It indicates where in the LDAP d[...]
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Chapter 5: Using the Web Interface 65 5. By default, the Dominion PX uses the st andard RADIUS port 1812 (authentication) and 1813 (accounti ng). If you prefer to use non ‐ standard ports, change the ports. 6. Type the timeout period ?[...]
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Setting Up Outlet s and Power Threshold s 66 Setting the Default Outlet State Sets a global default for the power state of the outlets when the Dominion PX unit is powered on. Setting an individu al outlet ʹ s startup state to something othe[...]
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Chapter 5: Using the Web Interface 67 Note: The number you enter here applies to all outlets on the Dominion PX. However, you can override this number for specific outlets, if you wish. re fer to “ Setting the Outlet Thre[...]
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Setting Up Outlet s and Power Threshold s 68 • First moves the outlet to the top of the list and make s it the first outlet to receive power. • Up moves the outlet up one position in the list. • Down moves the outlet[...]
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Chapter 5: Using the Web Interface 69 Naming the Outlets You can give each outlet a name to help you identify the device connected to it. To do this: 1. Choose Power Outlets ‐‐ > Outlet Set up . The Outlet Setup window appears. [...]
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Setting Up Outlet s and Power Threshold s 70 5. Click Apply . The new name is applied. Setting the Outlet Thresholds To set the current thresholds of an outlet: 1. Choose Power Outlets ‐‐ > Outlet Set up . The Outlet Setup window appears. 2[...]
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Chapter 5: Using the Web Interface 71 Viewing Outlet Details To display details about a particular outlet: 1. Choose Power Outlets ‐‐ > Outlet Details . The Outlet Details window appears. 2. Select an outlet from the drop ‐ down list in ?[...]
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Environmental Sensors 72 Note: To display the Outlet Setup window, click the [Setup] link. Refer to Naming the Outlets (on page 69) section for a picture of the Outlet Setup Window. Power Cycling an Outlet To turn an outlet[...]
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Chapter 5: Using the Web Interface 73 Mapping the Environmental Sensors Once the sensors have been physically connected to the Dominion PX, they must be mapped to the unit ʹ s logical sen sors before Dominion PX will recognize (and displ ay) [...]
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Environmental Sensors 74 4. To unmap a logical sensor from any physical sensor, clilck clear at the bottom of the column. That logical sensor will no longer be associated with any of the physical sensors. Note: It is ?[...]
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Chapter 5: Using the Web Interface 75 When the configuration changes have been applied, the sensor readings will be displ ayed on the Home Page next to the outlets list and the sensor names will be updated. This updated name ?[...]
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Setting Up Alerts 76 Setting Up Alerts The Dominion PX can be conf igur ed to issue an alert whenever a threshold is crossed, either for the Dominion PX unit as a whole or for a specific outlet. The alert can be progra[...]
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Chapter 5: Using the Web Interface 77 3. Select the threshold from the second drop ‐ down list in the Event field as show n below. The list of thresholds will vary depending on what was selected in the first drop ‐ down li st.[...]
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Setting Up Alerts 78 Creating Alert Policies Alert policies al low you to associate eve nts with destinations. Policies determine whether specific events trigger an entry in the event log , an email message to an administrat or, an SNMP ?[...]
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Chapter 5: Using the Web Interface 79 2. You can modify or delete a policy by clic king the corresponding button next to the policy. You can add a new policy and configure alerts and de stinations by clicking the appropriate l[...]
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Setting Up Alerts 80 3. Select the destinations associated with the policy in the Destin ations panel. Your choic es are System (event log), Switch Outlet , eM ail , and SNMP . 4. Click Cre ate . The policy is created. Modify a Policy To [...]
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Chapter 5: Using the Web Interface 81 Specifying the Al ert Destination The alert destination can be an email address or an SNMP trap. To specify the destination : 1. Choose Alerts ‐‐ > Alert Destin ations . The Alert Destinations window appear[...]
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Setting Up Event Logg ing 82 Email If you selected email, type the receiver ʹ s email address. SNMP If you selected SNMP, enter the IP addre ss of the trap and the community string. 4. Click Add . The destinatio n is [...]
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Chapter 5: Using the Web Interface 83 Configuring the Local Event Log To configure the local event log: 1. Choose Device Settings ‐‐ > Event Log . The Event Log Settings window appears. The Local Logging panel appears first. This panel cont[...]
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Setting Up Event Logg ing 84 5. By default, when the local event log is enabled, seven event types appear in the Event Log Assignments panel to the right. All are enabled by default. To disa ble any of these event type[...]
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Chapter 5: Using the Web Interface 85 Viewing the Internal Event Log To display the internal eve nt log, select Maintenance and then select View Event Log. Entries For each entry, the event log shows: • The date and time of the event ?[...]
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Setting Up Event Logg ing 86 Configuring NFS Logging To configure Network File System (NFS) logging: 1. Choose Device Settings ‐‐ > Event Log . The Event Log Settings window appears. The NFS Logging panel controls NFS logging. 2. Click [...]
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Chapter 5: Using the Web Interface 87 Configuring SMTP Logging To configure Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) logging: 1. Choose Device Settings ‐‐ > Event Log . The Event Log Settings window appears. The SMTP Logging panel controls SMTP [...]
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Setting Up Event Logg ing 88 Configuring SNMP Logging Event logging can be performed by sending SNMP traps to a third ‐ party SNMP manag er. Refer to the Using SNMP appendix for instructions on enabling SNMP Event Loggin g on Dominion ?[...]
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Chapter 5: Using the Web Interface 89 Managing the Dominion PX You can display basic device information about the Dominio n PX, give the Dominion PX a new device name, and modify any of the network settings that were entered during th[...]
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Managing the Dominion PX 90 2. This Device Informa tio n pane l displays the product name, serial number, and IP and MAC addresses of the Dominion PX, as well as detailed inform ation about the firmware running in the un i[...]
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Chapter 5: Using the Web Interface 91 Displaying Model Confi guration Information To display informat ion about the specific model of the Dominion PX that you are using, choose Maintenance ‐‐ > Device Information . The Device Information window app[...]
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Managing the Dominion PX 92 Naming the Dominion PX By default, the Dominion PX has a device name of pdu. You may want to give the Dominion PX a more eas ily recognizable name to help id entify it. To do this: 1. Choose Dev[...]
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Chapter 5: Using the Web Interface 93 Modifying the Network Settings The Dominion PX was configured for network connectivity during the installation and configurat ion process (refer to Installation and Configuration (on page 10) ch apter for details). ?[...]
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Managing the Dominion PX 94 Modifying the Communicat ions, Port and Bandwidth Settings You can use Telnet or SSH to log into the Dominion PX ʹ s CLP interface. However, by default SSH is enabled and Telnet is not (because it communicates in [...]
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Chapter 5: Using the Web Interface 95 Note: No programs are currently ava ilable to use the Setup Protocol with Dominion PX. It is safe to leave this disabled. 6. When you ar e finished, click Apply . The settings are modified.[...]
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Managing the Dominion PX 96 Setting the Date and Time You can set the internal clock on the Dominion PX manuall y, or you can link to a Network Time Protocol (NTP) server and let it set the dat e and time. 1. Choose Device [...]
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Chapter 5: Using the Web Interface 97 Configuring the SMTP Settings The Dominion PX allows you to configure alerts to send an email message to a specific adm inistrator. To do this, you have to configure the Dominion PX ʹ s SMTP settings[...]
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Managing the Dominion PX 98 Configuring the SNMP Settings The SNMP Settings window allows you to enable an d disable SNMP communication between an SNMP manager and the PX unit. Enabling SNMP communicat ion will allow the PX to send SN[...]
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Chapter 5: Using the Web Interface 99 4. Check Enable SNMP v3 Protoc ol to enable communication with an SNMP manag er using SNMP v3 protocol. 5. Type the System Location in the System Location field. 6. Type the System Contact in ?[...]
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Managing the Dominion PX 100 4. When the reset is complete , the Dominion PX unit restarts and the Login window is displayed. Then, you can log back into the Dominion PX. Updating the Firmware Raritan will notify custo mers whe[...]
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Chapter 5: Using the Web Interface 101 4. Click Uplo ad . The Firmware Update window appears. It shows the current firmware version and the new fi rmware version, and gives you a last chance to terminate the update . 5. To proceed[...]
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Outlet Grouping 102 Outlet Grouping Using the Outlet Grouping feature, users can combine outlets from separate Dominion PX Units into a sin gle, logical gr oup, allowing control from a single Dominion PX. Outlets that are grouped ?[...]
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Chapter 5: Using the Web Interface 103 5. Click Add/Modify . The new Dominion PX is now av ailable for outlet grouping. To modify the name, or the Username and Password used to access a participating Dominion PX, simply retype the[...]
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Outlet Grouping 104 2. Type a name for the outlet group in the Name field. It is a good ide a to give the outlet group a recognizable name that helps identify the device(s) connected to it. 3. Type a comment fo[...]
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Chapter 5: Using the Web Interface 105 Controlling Outlet Groups Any outlet groups created from this Dominion PX will appear in the Outlet Groups List. From this list, you can power ON, Power OFF or cycle power to the outlet group[...]
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Outlet Grouping 106 Note: The page must finish loading or refreshing before selecting an action. If you select an act ion before the page has finished updating the status of all outlet groups, the command will be ignor[...]
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107 Direct Access Interfaces Access thru CC Interfaces Product Association Control Association Control Connectivity Max # of PX units supported Dominion SX >= 3.1 SX GUI <3.1 None RSC into PX serial port CC GUI CC GUI CSCSPCS ‐ 1 or CSCSPCS[...]
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Dominion KX 108 NOTE: Connecting any power CIM except the for the D2CIM ‐ PWR (e.g . P2CIM ‐ PWR) to the serial port of the Dominion PX will switch all the outlets to the ON state, even if they were previously [...]
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Chapter 6: Integratio n 109 2. Select up to eight Dominion PX units from drop ‐ down list . 3. Select up to a total of four outlets from the PX units. [...]
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Dominion KX 110 4. Notice the target icon change to in dicate power. 5. Notice the outlet icon change to indic ate association. 6. Notice the outlet name automatically changes to the tar get ʹ s name. Control a Target's Power 1. Sel[...]
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Chapter 6: Integratio n 111 2. Select from Power On, Power Off, or Cyc le Power optio ns. Dominion KX-II To use the Dominion KX II power control feature: 1. Connect the Dominion PX to your target server. 2. Name the Dominion P[...]
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Paragon II 112 Paragon Manager Application Use Raritan ʹ s Paragon Manager applicatio n to configure associations: 1. In Paragon Manager, select the target. 2. Click the target icon and drag ‐ and ‐ drop it on the desired outlets. 3. The out[...]
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Chapter 6: Integratio n 113 Associate Outlets with a Target On the OSD screen, press F5 to enter the Channel Configuration page and select the channel. Press G to enter the special second ‐ tier screen (Outlet Configuration page). Contr[...]
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Dominion SX 114 Control an Outlet's Power When in “Channel Select ion” Menus (NOT in “Channel Select ion by Name”), users can navigate to individual Dominion PX ports and control power. User Selects Outlet and Presses X, O, ?[...]
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Chapter 6: Integratio n 115 3. Type a name and description in the Name and Description fields. 4. Select the number of outlets from the drop ‐ down menu in the Number of Outlets fi eld. 5. Type the port number in the Por[...]
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Dominion KSX 116 4. A confirmation message will appear to indicate the successful operation. Figure 1: Outlet Confirmation Screen Check Power Strip Status 1. Choose Power Control ‐‐ > Pow er Strip Status . 2. A status box appears to[...]
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Chapter 6: Integratio n 117 CommandCenter You can manage a Dominion PX from a CommandCenter if it is connected through any of the following Raritan products: • Dominion SX • Dominion KX • Paragon II • Refer to CC ‐ SG user ?[...]
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118 Model Rack V Curren t Outlet Type # of Outlet s Plug Type # of Circui t # of Circuit Breaker DPCR8 ‐ 15 1U 120 15 Nema 5 ‐ 15R 8 Nema 5 ‐ 15P 1 None DPCR8A ‐ 16 1U 230 16 IEC320 C13 8 IEC6 0309 16A 1 None DPCR8A ‐ 20L6 1U 208 20 IEC[...]
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Appendix A: Dominion PX Models 119 Note: Per NEC rules, North Americ an units should be de ‐ rated by 20% . For example, a Dominion PX rated at 30A can provide 24A of current in North America. Regardless of Dominion PX ?[...]
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Environmental Specification s 120 Environmental Specifications Environmental Factor Threshold Max Ambient Temperature 40 degrees Celsius [...]
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121 Dominion PX Series Unit Model ____________ Dominion PX Series Unit Serial Number ____________ Appendix B Equipment Setup Worksheet[...]
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Environmental Specification s 122 OUTLET 1 OUTLET 2 OUTLET3 MODEL MODEL MODEL SERIAL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER USE USE USE OUTLET 4 OUTLET 5 OUTLET 6 MODEL MODEL MODEL SERIAL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER SERIA[...]
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Appendix B: Equipment Setup Workshee t 123 MODEL MODEL MODEL SERIAL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER USE USE USE OUTLET 13 OUTLET 14 OUTLET 15 MODEL MODEL MODEL SERIAL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER USE USE ?[...]
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Environmental Specification s 124 SERIAL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER USE USE Types of adapters _____________ ____________ _______________ _______________ ______ Types of cables _____________ ____________ _______________ _______________ _________ Name of software ?[...]
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125 This section explains how to use the Command Line Protocol (CLP) interface to administer a Dominion PX. In This Chapter About the CLP Interface ............................................................................... 125 Logging int o the CLP [...]
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Logging into the CLP interface 126 Logging into the CLP interface Logging in via HyperTerminal and a serial connection is a little different than logging in using SSH or Telnet. Using HyperTerminal To log in usin g HyperTerminal: 1. Connect your [...]
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Appendix C: Using the CLP Interface 127 6. You are now logged into the CLP interface and can begin using the interface to administer the Dominion PX. Using SSH or Telnet To log in usin g SSH or Telnet: 1. Launch an SSH or T[...]
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Showing Outlet Informat ion 128 Syntax The following is the syntax for the show command: clp:/-> show /system1/outlet<outlet number> where <outlet number> is the number of the outlet. To display information for all outlets, [...]
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Appendix C: Using the CLP Interface 129 Examples The following are examples of the show command. Example 1 -- No Attributes The following shows the output of the show command with no attributes entered. Example 2 -- Name Attribute The following shows [...]
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Turning an Out let On or Off 130 Turning an Outlet On or Off The set command turns an outlet on or off. Syntax The following is the syntax for the set command: clp:/-> set /system1/<outlet number> powerState=on|off where the keyword on t[...]
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131 This Appendix will help you set up Dominion PX for use with an SNMP manager. The Dominion PX can be configured to send traps to an SNMP manager, as well as receive GET an d SET commands in order [...]
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Enabling SNMP 132 Enabling SNMP To communicate with an SNMP manager, you must first enable the SNMP agent on Dominion PX. This can be done from the SNMP Settings window: 1. Select Device Settings , and then se lect SNMP Se[...]
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Appendix D: Using SNMP 133 • Additionally, check Force Encryption to force using encrypted SNMP communicat ion. 1. Type the SNMP MIBII sysLocation value in the System Location field. 2. Type the SNMP MIBII sysContact value in the Sy[...]
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Enabling SNMP 134 Configuring Users for Encrypted SNMP v3 The SNMP v3 protocol allows for encrypted communication. To take advantage of this, users will need to have a Encryption Phr ase,which acts as a shared secret between them and [...]
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Appendix D: Using SNMP 135 4. If you want to specify a different encryption phrase, uncheck this box, type the new phrase in the SNMP v3 Encrypt ion Phrase field, then type it again in the Confirm SNMP v3 Encryption Ph[...]
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SNMP Gets and S e ts 136 6. When SNMP logging is en abled, seven event types appear in the Event Log Assignments panel to the right. All are disabled by default. To enable any of these event types, check the appropriate ?[...]
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Appendix D: Using SNMP 137 The Dominion PX MIB This MIB is available from the SNMP Sett ings pag e, the Event Logging page, or by poin ting your browser to http://<ip- address>/MIB.txt , where <ip-address> is the IP address of you[...]
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SNMP Gets and S e ts 138 For example, the unitSensorsGrou p group contains objects for sensor readings of the Dominion PX as a whole. One object listed under this group, unitCurrent , is described later in the MIB as ʺ The [...]
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139 The IPMI tool set is command ‐ line that allows users to display channel information, print sensor data, and set LAN configuration paramete rs. The following explains the av ailable IPMI commands. Note: The open source ?[...]
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Channel Commands 140 Example $ ipmitool -I lan -H 192.168.51.58 -U admin -a channel authcap 14 5 Refer to the IPMI Privileges Le vels section for additional information about IPMI privilege s. info [channel number] Displays information about the selected channel. ?[...]
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Appendix E: Using the IPMI Tool Set 141 getciphers <all | supported> <ipmi | sol> [c hannel] Displays the list of cipher suites supported for the given application (ipmi or sol) on the given channel. Example $ ipmitool -I lan -H allen-dpxpcr20-20 -U admin -P raritan[...]
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LAN Commands 142 file <filename> Event log records specif ied in filename will be added to the System Event Log. The format of each line in the file is as fo llows: <{EvM Revision} {Sensor Type} {Sensor Num} {Even t ?[...]
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Appendix E: Using the IPMI Tool Set 143 set <channel> <parameter> Sets the given parameter on the given channel. Valid parameters are: • ipaddr <x.x.x .x> Sets the IP address for this channel. • netmask <x.x.x.x> Sets ?[...]
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Sensor Commands 144 The format of privlist is as follows. Each char acter represents a priv ilege level and the characte r position identifies the cipher suite number. For example, the first char acter represents cipher suite 1 ?[...]
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Appendix E: Using the IPMI Tool Set 145 thresh <id> <threshold> <setting> This allows you to set a particu lar sensor threshold valu e. The sensor is specified by name. Valid thres holds are: • unr Upper Non ‐ Recover able • ucr [...]
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OEM Commands 146 Command Name Id Set Receptacle ACL 0x19 Get Receptacle ACL 0x1A Set Sensor Calibr ation 0x1B Test Actors 0x1C Test Sensors 0x1D Set Power Cycle Delay Command 0x1E Get Power Cycl e Delay Command 0x1F Set Power [...]
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Appendix E: Using the IPMI Tool Set 147 Request Dat a 1 # of receptacle [7 ‐ 5] reserved [4 ‐ 0] # of receptacl e, 0 based, highest valid # depends on device model 2 new state [7 ‐ 1] reserved [0] 1b = pow e[...]
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OEM Commands 148 Request Dat a 1 # of group [7 ‐ 5] reserved [4 ‐ 0] group #, valid numb ers: 0 ‐ 23 2 new state [7 ‐ 1] reserved [0] 1b = pow er on, 0b = power off Response Data 1 Completion[...]
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Appendix E: Using the IPMI Tool Set 149 Request Dat a 1 # of group [7 ‐ 5] reserved [4 ‐ 0] group #, valid numb ers: 0 ‐ 23 2 [7 ‐ 1] reserved [0] 1b = group is enabled, 0b = group is disabled 3 [7] [...]
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OEM Commands 150 Request Dat a 1 # of group [7 ‐ 5] reserved [4 ‐ 0] group #, valid numb ers: 0 ‐ 23 Response Data 1 Completion Code 2 delay in 1/10 seconds Set Receptacle ACL ACLs define who is authorized [...]
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Appendix E: Using the IPMI Tool Set 151 Set Sensor Calibration Sensor calibration is only allowed for thresh old based sensors tha t return a sensor reading byte with the Get Sensor Reading Command. Also not all threshold based sensors have ?[...]
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IPMI Privilege Levels 152 Request Dat a 1 # of receptacle (0xFF for global unit delay) 2 Delay (seconds), 1 ‐ 25 5 for unit and receptacle, 0 fallba ck to unit delay (receptacle only) Response Data 1 Completion Code Get [...]
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153 Event Type Examples Outlet Control Outlet(#) sw itched on by user Outlet(#) switched off by user Outlet(#) cycled by user Outlet/Unit/Environmen tal Sensors Assertion: Environmental Temperature (#) above upper non ‐ critical threshold Deass[...]
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155 This appendix contains information describi ng: • DPX Serial RJ ‐ 45 pinout s RJ-45 Pin/signal definition Pin No. Signal Direction Descrip tion 1 DTR Output Reserved 2 GND ― Signal Ground 3 +5V ― Power for CIM (200mA, fu[...]
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157 < <predefined event number> • 141 1 1U Products • 4 1U Size • 2 2 2U Products • 5 2U Size • 3 A About the CLP Interface • 125 Add a Dominion PX Unit in Paragon II • 112 All ?[...]
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Index 158 Enabling SNMP • 132 Environmental Sensors • 72 Environmental Specificatio ns • 120 Equipment Setup Worksheet • 11, 121 Event Commands • 141 Event Types • 153 Examples • 129 F file <filen ame> • [...]
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Index 159 Q Querying an Outlet Sensor • 130 R Rack Mount Safety Guidelines • 6 Rack ‐ Mounting the Dominion PX • 6 Refresh • 35 Reset to Defaults • 35 Resetting the Dominion PX • 99 Resetting to Fa ct[...]
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