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  • Page 1

    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 Switched Rac k PDU Zero U (V ertical) Format Important Safety Instructions 2 Installation 2 Features 6 T echnical Support 8 1111 W . 35th Street • Chicago, IL 60609 USA (773) 869-1234 • www .tripplite.com C[...]

  • Page 2

    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 Installation • The PDU provides convenient multiple outlets, but it DOES[...]

  • Page 3

    3 Connecting the PDU 2-1 (Models with IEC power inlet only .) Select models have a detachable power cord. Attach the included power cord to the PDU by inserting the IEC connector of the power cord into the IEC power inlet located near the end of the PDU. Use the included bracket to secure the power cord connection. Note: Optionally , a user-supplie[...]

  • Page 4

    4 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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    5 Installation continued Networking the PDU continued 4-5 Configure PDU in T erminal Mode: After a brief pause, an initialization page should appear in the terminal emulation program. Press any key on the keyboard within 10 seconds to change the PDU settings. (If the 10-second period has elapsed, you can reboot the PDU by powering down completely a[...]

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    6 Features Input Plug Adapter (Select Models): Converts the twist-lock input plug to a straight-blade input plug. Power Inlet (Select Models): The IEC power inlet connects to the included power cord or a compatible user-supplied power cord. The inlet includes a bracket to secure the cord connection. Outlets (V ary by Model): During normal operation[...]

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    7 Features continued Cord Retention Bracket: Provides secure attachment points for connected equipment cords. Mounting Brackets: Use these brackets to mount the PDU . SNMP Reset Button: Press the reset button for 3 seconds to reboot the PDU's network card. Rebooting the network card will not erase network settings or interrupt AC power . Facto[...]

  • Page 8

    8 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, include[...]

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    9 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 product[...]

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    1111 W . 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60609 USA 773.869.1234 (USA) • 773.869.1212 (International) www .tripplite.com 200801103 93-2721_EN[...]