Tripp Lite PDUMH20HVNET manual

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    Owner’ s Manual W arranty Registration Register online today f or a chance to win a FREE T ripp Lite product! www .tripplite.com/warranty PDUMH15HVNET PDUMH20HVNET Switched Rac k PDU • 208/230V , 50/60Hz A C Input and Output Important Safety Instructions 2 Installation 2 Features 8 T echnical Support 11 1111 W . 35th Street • Chicago, IL 6060[...]

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    2 SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This manual contains instructions and warnings that should be follo wed during the installation, operation, and storage of this product. Failure to heed these instructions and warnings will v oid the product warranty . Important Safety Instructions A B • The PDU provides convenient multiple outlets, but it DOES NOT prov[...]

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    3 1-2 0U Rack Mounting: Use 4 screws to attach each of the 2 shorter mounting brackets to the PDU as shown. Mount the PDU vertically by inserting 2 or more user-supplied screws through the mounting brackets and into mounting points in the rack or rack enclosure. 1-3 W all Mounting: Use 4 screws to attach each of the 2 shorter mounting brackets to t[...]

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    4 Connecting the PDU 2-1 NEMA Adapter Connection (Optional - PDUMH20HVNET Only): The PDUMH20HVNET includes a plug adapter that adds a NEMA L6-20P plug to the input power cord. Use this adapter only if you will be connecting the PDUMH20HVNET to a NEMA L6-20R outlet. Insert the IEC 60320 C19 connector of the adapter into the IEC 60320 C20 connector o[...]

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    5 Installation continued Networking the PDU Note: The MAC address of the PDU (a 12-digit string in this format: 000667xxxxxx) is printed on a label attached to the PDU enclosure. The MAC addr ess is also printed on a label attached to the internal network card. If your network's DHCP server will assign a dynamic IP address to the PDU automatic[...]

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    6 Installation continued Networking the PDU continued 5-3 Connect PDU to Computer: Use the mini- DIN to DB9 serial cable (part number 73-1025) included with the PDU to connect the PDU to the computer . The circular connector at one end of the cable attaches to the 8-pin mini-DIN serial port on the PDU. (Align the connector carefully to avoid damagi[...]

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    7 Installation continued Networking the PDU continued T esting Network Connection 6-1 Access PDU with W eb Browser: After an IP address has been assigned to the PDU, attempt to access it with a W eb browser that supports frames, forms and Java ™ . Open a W eb browser on a computer connected to the LAN and enter the IP address assigned to the PDU.[...]

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    8 Features AC Input Power Inlet (Model PDUMH15HVNET): The IEC 60320 C14 inlet connects to the detachable AC Input Power Cord. AC Input Power Inlet (Model PDUMH20HVNET): The IEC 60320 C20 inlet connects to the detachable AC Input Power Cord. AC Input Power Cord (Model PDUMH15HVNET): The detachable cord has an IEC 60320 C13 connector and an IEC 60320[...]

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    9 Longer Mounting Brackets: Use these brackets to mount the PDU horizontally in a standard rack or rack enclosure. The mounting depth can be adjusted by attaching the brackets to different positions on the PDU. Shorter Mounting Brackets: Use these brackets to mount the PDU in a 0U rack, wall or under-counter configuration. Factory Port: The port is[...]

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    10 Configuration and Operation Remote Monitoring and Control The PDU provides remote monitoring , outlet control and more via W eb browser , telnet and SNMP-based Network Management Systems. For more information about configuration and operation of the PDU via the PowerAlert W eb browser interface, refer to the SNMPWEBCARD User's Guide, includ[...]

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    11 W arranty and W arranty Registration LIMITED W ARRANTY Seller warrants this product, if used in accordance with all applicab le instructions, to be free from original defects in material and workmanship for a period of 2 years (e xcept internal UPS system batter ies outside USA and Canada, 1 year) from the date of initial purchase. If the produc[...]