Raritan PX3-1000 series User Manual

PX3-1000/2000 Series
User Guide
Xerus
™
Firmware v3.3.10
Copyright © 2017 Raritan, Inc.
PX3-1000-1B-v3.3.10-E
March 2017
255-80-0034-00

Raritan PX3-1000 series Specifications

General

Model	PX3-1000 series
Input Frequency	50/60 Hz
Remote Management	Yes
Form Factor	1U
Protocols	SNMP, HTTP, HTTPS, SSH, Telnet, Modbus
Network Interface	10/100 Mbps Ethernet
Operating Temperature	0°C to 40°C
Operating Humidity	5% to 95% non-condensing

Summary

Chapter 1 Introduction

Product Models

Details on available PX3 models that are built to stock or custom-built.

Before You Begin

Outlines preparatory activities before installing the PX3 product.

Chapter 2 Rackmount, Inlet and Outlet Connections

Circuit Breaker Orientation Limitation

Rules for mounting a PDU with circuit breakers in any orientation.

Rack-Mounting the PDU

Describes how to rack mount a PX3 device using provided brackets.

Connecting a Locking Line Cord

Chapter 3 Initial Installation and Configuration

Connecting the PDU to a Power Source

Steps to verify circuit breakers are ON and connect the PX3 to a branch circuit.

Connecting the PX3 to Your Network

Instructions for connecting the PX3 to a local area network via wired or wireless connection.

Configuring the PX3

Details on initial PX3 configuration via a connected computer or TCP/IP network.

Bulk Configuration Methods

Cascading Multiple PX3 Devices for Sharing Ethernet Connectivity

Explains how multiple PX3 devices can share one Ethernet connection via USB or Ethernet.

Power-Sharing Restrictions and Connection (for iX7™ Only)

Chapter 4 Connecting External Equipment (Optional)

Connecting Environmental Sensor Packages

Information on connecting DPX, DPX2, DPX3, and DX sensor packages to the PX3.

Connecting Asset Management Strips

Chapter 5 Introduction to PDU Components

Panel Components

Overview of PX3 components on the outer panels: Inlet, Outlets, Connection ports, LCD, Reset button.

Circuit Breakers

Information on PX3 overcurrent protectors, their tripping behavior, and manual reset.

Fuse

Chapter 6 Using the Web Interface

Login, Logout and Password Change

Covers initial login with factory credentials and changing user passwords.

Dashboard

Overview of the Dashboard page sections: Inlet, Overcurrent Protectors, Alerted Sensors, Inlet History, Alarms.

PDU

Details generic PDU information and PDU-level global settings.

Inlet

Outlets

Lists all outlets, their status, readings, and allows control operations.

OCPs

Peripherals

Shows status and settings of connected environmental sensor packages and actuators.

User Management

Manages user accounts, permissions, and preferred measurement units.

Device Settings

Configures device-related settings including network, security, system time, and event rules.

Maintenance

Provides access to device information, firmware updates, diagnostics, and resets.

Webcam Management

Chapter 7 Using SNMP

Enabling and Configuring SNMP

Guides on enabling SNMP protocols and configuring users for SNMPv3 access.

Downloading SNMP MIB

SNMP Gets and Sets

Explains how to retrieve information and configure settings using SNMP get and set commands.

Chapter 8 Using the Command Line Interface

Logging in to CLI

Detailed steps for logging into the CLI via HyperTerminal, SSH, or Telnet.

Showing Information

Describes how to use 'show' commands to view device settings and status.

Clearing Information

Configuring the PX3 Device and Network

Guides on configuring PX3 device and network settings via CLI.

Load Shedding Configuration Commands

Power Control Operations

Details operations for turning outlets on/off or power cycling them via CLI.

Actuator Control Operations

Resetting the PX3

Methods to reset the PX3 device to factory defaults or simply restart it.

Network Troubleshooting

Logging out of CLI

Chapter 9 Using SCP Commands

Firmware Update via SCP

Instructions for updating PX3 firmware using Secure Copy (SCP).

Bulk Configuration via SCP

Steps to save and copy configuration files using SCP commands for bulk configuration.

Backup and Restore via SCP

Downloading Diagnostic Data via SCP

Appendix C Configuration or Firmware Upgrade with a USB Drive

Device Configuration/Upgrade Procedure

Steps to configure or upgrade multiple PX3 devices using a USB drive.

System and USB Requirements

Configuration Files

Firmware Upgrade via USB

Detailed steps for performing firmware upgrades using a USB drive.

Appendix D Bulk Configuration or Firmware Upgrade via DHCP/TFTP

Bulk Configuration/Upgrade Procedure

Steps for using DHCP/TFTP for bulk configuration or upgrade of PX3 devices.

TFTP Requirements

DHCP IPv4 Configuration in Windows

DHCP IPv6 Configuration in Windows

DHCP IPv4 Configuration in Linux

DHCP IPv6 Configuration in Linux

Appendix E Resetting to Factory Defaults

Using the Reset Button

Procedure to reset the PX3 to factory defaults using the reset button.

Using the CLI Command

Instructions to reset the PX3 to factory defaults using CLI commands.

Appendix F PX3 Models with Residual Current Monitoring

RCM Current Sensor

RCM State Sensor

RCM Self-Test

Web Interface Operations for RCM

Appendix H LDAP Configuration Illustration

Step A. Determine User Accounts and Roles

Step B. Configure User Groups on the AD Server

Step C. Configure LDAP Authentication on the PX3 Device

Procedure to enable and set up LDAP authentication on the PX3 device.

Step D. Configure Roles on the PX3 Device

Explains how to create roles on the PX3 device with specific permissions assigned.

Appendix K Additional PX3 Information

RJ45-to-DB9 Cable Requirements for Modem Connections (for iX7™ Only)

Reserving IP Addresses in DHCP Servers

Sensor Threshold Settings

Explains the threshold settings for numeric sensors.

Cascading Troubleshooting

Possible Root Causes