Dell Metered Rack Power Distribution Unit User's Guide

Dellt Metered Rack Power Distribution Unit(rPDU)User's GuideDELLM0001, DELLM001A, DELLM0002, DELLM0003, DELLM0004DELLM004A, DELLM0005, DELLM0006,

10|IntroductionrPDU installed using deep mounting pegs on the side (90°)rPDU installed using standard mounting pegs on the back (180°)Figure 3. Standa

11Introduction|Attached Input ConnectionsAll models use an IEC60309 input connector plug on a 3m (10 ft) cable attached to the rPDU. The type of input

12|IntroductionLCD Panel and Pushbutton ControlsThe rPDU interface provides access to real-time performance monitoring and event notification data thr

13Introduction|Finding InformationCAUTION: The Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Information document provides important safety and regulatoryinfo

14|Safety WarningsSafety WarningsIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSSAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSThis manual contains important instructions that you should follo

15Installation|InstallationThis section explains:S Unpacking the Dell Metered Rack Power Distribution Unit (rPDU) equipmentS Equipment inspectionS Set

16|Installation3 Place the rPDU in a protected area that has adequate airflow and is free of humidity, flammable gas, andcorrosion.4 Discard or recycl

17Installation|Preparing for InstallationBefore installing the rPDUs in a rack enclosure, consider location and orientation. For most installations, t

18|InstallationSide-Mounted Strain Relief BracketFront-Mounted Strain Relief BracketFigure 6. Strain Relief BracketInstalling Deep Mounting PegsTo ins

19Installation|Figure 7. Installing the Deep Mounting PegsInstalling the rPDU in the Rack EnclosureTo install the rPDU in a rack enclosure:1 Move the

Notes and WarningsNOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your product.CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential

20|InstallationFigure 9. Mounting Two rPDUs in the PDU Tray6 Continue to “Attaching the Ground Wire” section on page 21.

21Installation|Attaching the Ground WireTo attach the ground wire to the rack:NOTE: Dell recommends that you ground the rPDU to the rack frame with th

22|InstallationConnecting the Protected EquipmentCAUTION: For PLUGGABLE EQUIPMENT, the power outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be

23Installation|Front PanelsThis section shows the front panels of the rPDU models.rPDU Model Number See Figure On PageDELLM0001 Figure 11 23DELLM001A

24|InstallationSide-Mounted or Front-MountedStrain Relief Bracket (Optional)42U(6) 20A Circuit BreakersOutput Receptacles(18) IEC 320-C13; 10A(12) IEC

25Installation|42U(6) 20A Circuit BreakersSide-Mounted Strain Relief Bracket (Optional)Output Receptacles(42) IEC 320-C13; 10AIEC60309-60A(Waterproof

26|InstallationSide-Mounted Strain Relief Bracket (Optional)48U(6) 20A Circuit BreakersOutput Receptacles(48) IEC 320-C13; 10AIEC60309-60A(Waterproof

27External Signaling Ports|External Signaling PortsTwo types of external signaling ports are provided on the rPDU front panel (see Figure 18):S Commun

28|External Signaling PortsSerial PortThe serial port provides RS-232 serial communication between the rPDUs and a computer using an RJ-45 toDB-9 seri

29External Signaling Ports|Table 3 provides RJ-45 serial connector port pin assignments.Table 3. Serial Communication RJ-45 Port Pin AssignmentPinSign

3Table of Contents|Table of Contents1 IntroductionPhysical Description 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

30|External Signaling PortsNOTE: Temperature readings are measured in Kelvin (K), then converted and reported as °C on the LCD panel.Dry Contact Senso

31LCD Operation|LCD OperationThis chapter contains information on how to use the Dell Metered Rack Power Distribution Unit (rPDU),including:S LCD pane

32|LCD OperationTable 4 describes the elements that comprise the LCD panel.Table 4. LCD Panel ElementsLCD Panel Element DescriptionScroll up to go bac

33LCD Operation|Locking a ScreenTo lock a screen, press the button. The screen view stays locked and does not automatically return to thedefault scr

34|LCD OperationTable 6 describes the values on the Input Status screen display.Table 6. Input Status ScreenStatus DescriptionInput Voltage (V) Presen

35LCD Operation|Table 7 provides descriptions of Main Menu selections.Table 7. Main Menu SelectionsMain Menu DescriptionPerformance Selections on the

36|LCD OperationRetrieving Performance InformationTo select an option and retrieve rPDU performance information:1 From the Main menu, use the or b

37LCD Operation|Table 8. Performance Menu Selections PerformanceSubmenuOption DescriptionL1 MenuL1 Voltage Present voltage reading for phase 1 (L1),

38|LCD OperationTable 8. Performance Menu Selections (Fortsetzung)Option DescriptionPerformanceSubmenuPowerActive Power Provides the calculated value

39LCD Operation|Table 9. Measured and Calculated Meters (Fortsetzung)DescriptionMeter UnitPeak ConsumptionWatts (with time stamp)Watts (W) Peak power

4|Table of ContentsMonitoring Ports 29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Temperature an

40|LCD OperationTable 10. Alarms , Notices, and Events NameDescription TypeL1 Over Current Warning The Phase 1 input current amperage (A) reading isg

41LCD Operation|Table 10. Alarms , Notices, and Events (Fortsetzung)Name TypeDescriptionOverload Warning The total watts (W) reading for all three pha

42|LCD OperationTable 10. Alarms , Notices, and Events (Fortsetzung)Name TypeDescriptionFatal EEPROM Fault This alarm occurs when the EEPROM experienc

43LCD Operation|System InfoThe System Info menu screens display the following rPDU identification information:S Type and modelS rPDU part numberS Seri

44|LCD Operation7 Use the or buttons to toggle to the value you want to set.8 Set a new value by pressing the button again for longer than one s

45LCD Operation|Table 11. Settings SettingsSubmenuSetting Option Available Settings Default SettingCumulativeReset Peak Watts [No] [Yes]If No, no ac

46|LCD OperationTable 11. Settings (Continued)Setting Option Default SettingAvailable SettingsSettingsSubmenuL2 SettingsL2 Over Current Warning Level

47LCD Operation|Table 11. Settings (Continued)Setting Option Default SettingAvailable SettingsSettingsSubmenuPower LimitsNear Overload Warning Level

48|LCD OperationTable 11. Settings (Continued)Setting Option Default SettingAvailable SettingsSettingsSubmenuContact config.Contact 1 [Normally open]

49LCD Operation|Table 11. Settings (Continued)Setting Option Default SettingAvailable SettingsSettingsSubmenuLCD displayLCD Contrast [-5], [-4], [-3]

5Table of Contents|reboot command 61. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . sensors command

50|Serial Interface OperationSerial Interface OperationThis section describes remotely configuring and monitoring a Dell Metered Rack Power Distributi

51Serial Interface Operation|NOTE: You must be logged in to the rPDU before commands can be sent.NOTE: See Page 56 though Page 64 for descriptions of

52|Serial Interface Operation4 Go to Step 9.5 Open HyperTerminal from the computer Start menu:Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Com

53Serial Interface Operation|Figure 30. Define Serial Connection8 On the Properties dialog for the port you selected, set the Port Settings values fro

54|Serial Interface OperationConfiguring the Network with a DHCP ServerNOTE: The NMC automatically collects the network configuration settings (IP par

55Serial Interface Operation|Configuring the Network without a DHCP ServerTo configure a network without a DHCP server:1 In the HyperTerminal session

56|Serial Interface Operationalarm commandUse this command to retrieve critical alarm thresholds for individual phases and a total of all phases. Also

57Serial Interface Operation|current commandUse this command to retrieve the present current measurement for each rPDU phase line.Usage<rPDU>cur

58|Serial Interface OperationRetrieve the present current threshold for all rPDU phases (L1, L2, or L3)rPDU>current thresholdExamplerPDU>current

59Serial Interface Operation|factory_defaults commandUse this command to reset the rPDU configuration to the factory defaults.Usage<rPDU>factory

6|Table of ContentsClearing Logs 89. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saving Logs to an E

60|Serial Interface Operationnetwork commandUse this command to access the serial interface CLI and retrieve or modify network configuration.UsagerPDU

61Serial Interface Operation|power commandUse this command to retrieve or clear the power readings for current consumption and peak consumption watts.

62|Serial Interface Operationsensors commandUse this command to retrieve values or set temperature and humidity thresholds for environment monitorings

63Serial Interface Operation|temperature commandUse this command to retrieve the present temperature reading from the environmental monitoring sensor.

64|Serial Interface Operationvoltage commandUse this command to retrieve the input voltage to the rPDU. The command response is specific to a single r

65Serial Interface Operation|Retrieve the input voltage for a specific phase line (Three-phase rPDUs only)rPDU>[XN|YN|ZN|XZ|XY|YZ]Three-Phase Wye E

66|Web Interface OperationWeb Interface OperationThis chapter describes configuring and monitoring a Dell Metered Rack Power Distribution Unit (rPDU)r

67Web Interface Operation|Table 17 provides Web interface descriptions.Table 17. Web Interface DescriptionsAreaDescriptionHeader Bar The header bar di

68|Web Interface OperationFigure 32. Menu SelectionsAccessing the Web InterfaceThe Web interface can be accessed using standard Web browsers. Up to ei

69Web Interface Operation|Figure 34. Login AuthenticationNOTE: The default user name is admin and the default password is admin.Configuring DPI Admini

7Introduction|IntroductionThe Dellt Metered Rack Power Distribution Unit (rPDU) models are installed at the rear in a rack enclosure.The rack enclosur

70|Web Interface Operation5 From the Access Type list, select the user privilege. Selections are Device Access or Read Only.6 Click Save to apply the

71Web Interface Operation| Table 18 describes the attributes in the Email Configuration table.Table 18. Email ConfigurationAttributeDescriptionMail

72|Web Interface OperationFigure 35. Email Notification Test for Mail Type Daily Status Table 19 describes the attributes in the Email Recipients Tabl

73Web Interface Operation|Configuring DPI AttributesThis section explains:S Setting the Dell DPI system attributesS Resetting the Dell DPI configurati

74|Web Interface OperationUploading a Configuration FileTo upload a configuration file:1 From the System menu, click Configuration. The Configuration

75Web Interface Operation|Configuring Default CSV File Opening SettingsTo configure default CSV file opening settings:1 After the configuration file i

76|Web Interface Operation Table 21 describes the attributes in the General TCP/IPv4 Configuration table.Table 21. General TCP/IPv4 ConfigurationAttri

77Web Interface Operation| Table 22 describes the attributes in the General TCP/IPv6 Configuration table.Table 22. General TCP/IPv6 ConfigurationAttri

78|Web Interface OperationTable 23 describes the attributes in the TCP/IP Control table.Table 23. TCP/IP ControlAttributeDescriptionBootP/DHCP Status

79Web Interface Operation|Table 24 describes the attributes in the Access Control Table.Table 24. Access Control TableAttributeDescriptionIndex Index

8|IntroductionProviding outstanding performance and reliability, the rPDU benefits include the following:S The rPDU can be installed as either 42U or

80|Web Interface OperationConfiguring SNMP Trap ReceiversTo set SNMP trap receivers:1 From the Network menu, click SNMP Configuration. The SNMP Config

81Web Interface Operation|Monitoring and Managing the rPDUThis section explains:S Viewing the present rPDU statusS Viewing rPDU and Web/SNMP card iden

82|Web Interface OperationTable 27 describes the attributes in the Present Values table.Table 27. Present Values Attribute DescriptionPDU Nominal Act

83Web Interface Operation|Viewing rPDU System InformationTo view rPDU system information:1 From the Power Management menu, click Information. The Info

84|Web Interface OperationTable 28. Input Statistics (Fortsetzung)Attribute DescriptionTablePDU Input Remaining Active Power (W) Provides the watts ca

85Web Interface Operation|Table 28. Input Statistics (Fortsetzung)Attribute DescriptionTableHigh Critical: Causes an alarm when the input currentamper

86|Web Interface OperationThe meter bar colors on the Input page represent the following:S Blue – The current reading for L1, L2, or L3 is below the l

87Web Interface Operation|Table 29. Environment (Fortsetzung)Attribute DescriptionTableSensor ThresholdsTemperature Thresholds (°C) High Warning, High

88|Web Interface OperationThe meter bar colors on the Environment page represent the following:S Green – The temperature or humidity reading is within

89Web Interface Operation|Clearing LogsNOTE: Logs are overwritten automatically when a maximum of 50 entries are collected. Use this option if you cho

9Introduction|Physical DescriptionInstallation ConfigurationsThe rPDUs can be mounted vertically in several installation configurations and orientatio

90|Web Interface OperationRestarting the Internal rPDU NMCTo restart the rPDU NMC:1 From the System menu, click Configuration. The Configuration page