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    MasterSwitc h 100V A P921 0 j User Guide TM[...]

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    MasterSwitch 100V – User Guide 2 2 MasterSwitch – User Guide S OFTWARE L IMITE D W ARRANTY W IT H RESPECT TO THE PHYSICAL DISKETTE AND PHYSICA L MATERIA L ENCLOSED WITHIN , AP C WARRANT S TH E SAME TO BE FREE OF DEFECTS I N MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP FO R A PERIOD OF 9 0 DAY S FROM THE DATE OF PURCHAS E . I N THE EVENT OF NOTIFICATION WITHIN THE[...]

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    3 MasterSwitch 100V – User Guide 3 Contents About This Guide 6 Who Should Read This Guide .......................................................................................................................... 6 Associated Documents ................................................................................................................[...]

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    MasterSwitch 100V – User Guide 4 4 Chapter 6: Using the Console Pr ogram 16 Functions ...................................................................................................................... .................................. 16 Accessing the Console Prog ram ..........................................................................[...]

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    5 MasterSwitch 100V – User Guide 5 Chapter 9: User-Interface Components 34 Reset Button ................................................................................................................................................... 34 Outlet LEDs .................................................................................................[...]

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    MasterSwitch 100V – User Guide 6 6 About This Guide This user guide contains information about configuring and using the American Power Conversion ( APC ) MasterSwitch™, a stand-alone power distribution unit ( PDU ). Who Should Read This Guide This guide is for anyone responsible for using the MasterSwitch to control power . Associated Document[...]

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    7 MasterSwitch 100V – User Guide 7 APC Pr oduct Information and T e chnical Support Call 0120-80-6090 or 813-5434 2021 to directly access APC ’ s product information database and request to have the latest APC product information faxed directly to you. If you have any questions concerning the MasterSwitch, or concerning any other APC product, p[...]

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    MasterSwitch 100V – User Guide 8 8 Chapter 1: Int r oduction The APC MasterSwitch is a network-manageable power control unit ( PC U ) that allows you complete, independent control of power to eight relay-controlled outlets. This control is programmable using any of the following strategies: n W eb-based cont r o l . The MasterSwitch features embe[...]

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    9 MasterSwitch 100V – User Guide 9 Fr ont Panel The primary feature of the MasterSwitch is the programmable control of eight power outlets using embedded W eb-based control, SNMP control, or the console program via telnet or the onboard serial port. T w o connectors provide for the physical link for programming: n A built-in serial port, which co[...]

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    MasterSwitch 100V – User Guide 10 10 Chapter 2: Initial Setup The MasterSwitch must have its network settings defined for it to function properly for SNMP , telnet, or embedded W eb control of its output power: n Its IP address n The IP address of the default gateway n The subnet mask n HTTP and telnet port number (for W eb-based or telnet contro[...]

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    11 MasterSwitch 100V – User Guide 11 Chapter 3: Logging On This chapter describes how W eb control, console program, and SNMP access is controlled so that only one control option (W eb control, console or SNMP ) can be used at a time for write activity . Note: Refer ences throughout this document to the console pr ogram apply to telnet sessions a[...]

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    MasterSwitch 100V – User Guide 12 12 Chapter 4: Configuring the MasterSwitch This chapter describes how to use SNMP , embedded W eb control or the console program to configure the MasterSwitch and its eight, individually-manageable power outlets. Note: Most configuration functions can be performed using W eb, SNMP or console control. However , so[...]

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    13 MasterSwitch 100V – User Guide 13 Master P o wer On Delay Y ou can use W eb, SNMP or console configuration commands to define how long a delay , if any , will occur between power being applied to the MasterSwitch and master power being provided to the MasterSwitch outlets. This allows you to sequence the master power when you want to make sure[...]

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    MasterSwitch 100V – User Guide 14 14 Reboot Duration Y ou can use W eb, SNMP or console configuration commands to define how long a delay will occur between the power being turned of f at the start of a reboot and the power being turned back on to complete the reboot. This delay , which applies to the reboot activity at all outlets, allows you to[...]

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    15 MasterSwitch 100V – User Guide 15 Chapter 5: Controlling the MasterSwitch This chapter describes how you can use W eb, SNMP or console commands (telnet or serial sessions) to control output power from the MasterSwitch, as a unit, or from each outlet, individually . Overvi ew Using configuration options (Chapter 4) you can control power output [...]

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    MasterSwitch 100V – User Guide 16 16 Chapter 6: Using the Console Pr ogram This chapter describes how to use the console program to configure and control output power from the MasterSwitch as a unit, or from each outlet individually . The console program is accessed via the serial port or via telnet. Functions The console program allows you to pe[...]

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    17 MasterSwitch 100V – User Guide 17 Accessing the Console Program There are two methods of accessing the console program: via the serial port or via telnet. Via the Serial P ort 1) Connect one end of the cable that came with the MasterSwitch to the connector labeled “Serial Port” at the front of the MasterSwitch . 2) Connect the remaining en[...]

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    MasterSwitch 100V – User Guide 18 18 T o navigate through the menu structure of MasterSwitch and make desired changes, simply type the number corresponding to the selection desired at the > prompt and press <Enter>. Note: T o log of f MasterSwitch, select option 4 fr om the Main menu. No other console sessions are permitted until the use[...]

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    19 MasterSwitch 100V – User Guide 19 T o turn an outlet on or off or to schedule a reboot, select option 1: ---- Control of Outlet 1 ------------------------------------------------- Outlet Device Name Auto Power On Reboot Duration ------------------------------------------------------------------ 1:ON Device 1 With Master Same as Master 2:ON Dev[...]

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    MasterSwitch 100V – User Guide 20 20 A uto P ower On The Auto Power On selection allows the user to configure the receptacle to power-up and reboot independently or with the master: --- Auto Power On ----------------------------- 1- With Master 2- 15 Sec After Master 3- 30 Sec After Master 4- 45 Sec After Master 5- 1 Min After Master 6- 2 Min Aft[...]

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    21 MasterSwitch 100V – User Guide 21 For configuration of the master outlet, select option 2 from the Outlets Manager submenu. The following submenu appears: ------ Configuration of Master Outlet -------------------------------------- Outlet Device Name Auto Power On Reboot Duration ----------------------------------------------------------------[...]

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    MasterSwitch 100V – User Guide 22 22 ----- TCP/IP ----------------------------------------------------------------- The Network Service has started with the following settings : ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Adapter IP : 159.215.87.62 Subnet Mask : 255.255.255.0 Default Gateway : 0.0.0.0 MAC Address : 00 C[...]

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    23 MasterSwitch 100V – User Guide 23 If HTTP network configuration is disabled, only the console program may be used to configure the MasterSwitch operation. Note: Shortcut keys are available fr om anywhere in the console program: <CTRL-C> Returns to the main menu <CTRL-O> T oggles between outlet menus. SNMP Submen u From the Network [...]

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    MasterSwitch 100V – User Guide 24 24 SNMP Access Contr ol Submenu ---- Access Control 1 ---------------------------------------------------------- Access Control Summary # Community Access NMS IP ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1 public Read 0.0.0.0 2 public Read 0.0.0.0 3 public Read 0.0.0.0 4 public Read[...]

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    25 MasterSwitch 100V – User Guide 25 ---- Passwords --------------------------------------------------------------- 1- Auto Logout : 3 Minutes 2- New User Name : apcuser 3- New Password : 4- Current Password : 5- Accept Changes : ?- Help <ENTER> Redisplay Menu <ESC> Return To Previous Menu Figur e 18: Password Submenu T ools Submenu -[...]

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    MasterSwitch 100V – User Guide 26 26 About Submenu The About submenu provides factory information about the MasterSwitch. These fields are not editable. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About MasterSwitch Model Number : AP9210 Serial Number : WA9714663445 Firmware Revision : v1.1.0.a Hardware Revisio[...]

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    27 MasterSwitch 100V – User Guide 27 Chapter 7: Using SNMP This chapter briefly describes the APC MasterSwitch- MIB (provided on the diskette that came with the MasterSwitch as PDU. MIB ) and how to use that MIB to configure and control output power from the MasterSwitch, as a unit, or from each outlet, individually . This chapter also briefly de[...]

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    MasterSwitch 100V – User Guide 28 28 n Define any URL links to be used by the MasterSwitch embedded W eb control. The same diskette that contained the PDF copy of this user ’ s guide (PDUguide.pdf) also contains a copy of APC ’ s MasterSwitch- MIB (as PDU. MIB ). This MIB is compatible with APC ’s PowerNet ™ MIB and MIB -II compliant. Onc[...]

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    29 MasterSwitch 100V – User Guide 29 MasterSwitchV1 OIDs When you select the MasterSwitchV1 listing, the SNMP browser will present you with five categories of OIDs: n MasterSwitch- MIB identification ( sPDUIdent ) OIDs n MasterSwitch- MIB master control ( sPDUMasterControl ) OIDs n MasterSwitch- MIB master configuration ( sPDUMasterConfig ) OIDs [...]

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    MasterSwitch 100V – User Guide 30 30 Master Configuration (sPDUMasterConfig) OIDs There are three sPDUMasterConfig OIDs: n sPDUMasterConfigP owerOn allows you to define the delay , if any , in seconds, between when power is applied to the MasterSwitch and the application of master power to the eight outlets: q -1 (for never apply power automatica[...]

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    31 MasterSwitch 100V – User Guide 31 Outlet Configuration (sPDUOutletConfig) OIDs The sPDUOutletConfig OIDs consist of an sPDUOutletConfigT ab leSiz e read-only OID that defines the number of outlets (always 8), as well as one set of identical OIDs for each outlet, each set consisting of: q An sPDUOutletConfigInde x read-only OID that identifies [...]

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    MasterSwitch 100V – User Guide 32 32 Chapter 8: Using Embedded W eb Control This chapter briefly describes how to access and use the embedded W eb control MasterSwitch feature to configure and control power output. Note: For mor e information on the embedded W eb contr ol, see the on-line help pr ovided with this MasterSwitch feature. Accessing W[...]

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    33 MasterSwitch 100V – User Guide 33 n A Status page provides: q A graphic display that defines the current status of all outlets. q Graphic links to the eight outlet pages. q Graphic links to the URL s defined for each outlet’ s device. Note: The URL for an outlet is defined in that outlet’ s W eb control page. n A System Configuration page [...]

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    MasterSwitch 100V – User Guide 34 34 Chapter 9: User -Interface Components This chapter describes the three types of MasterSwitch user-interface components: n The Reset button n The network LEDs n The outlet LEDs Reset Button Pressing this button reinitializes the MasterSwitch without af fecting its outlet power . Outlet LEDs The MasterSwitch has[...]

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    35 MasterSwitch 100V – User Guide 35 Index A abbreviations 6 About submenu 26 about this guide 6–7 accessing Console Program 17 accessV iolationConsole trap 31 apcmgmt OIDs 28 associated documents 6 auto power on 19 B baud rate, serial port 16 BOOTP , enabling and disabling 21 C canceling commands, outstanding 16 changing outlet settings 19 col[...]

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    MasterSwitch 100V – User Guide 36 36 S scheduling a reboot 19 sequence of power 16 serial port accessing terminal console via telnet 17 baud rate 10, 16 setup information 17 shortcut keys 23 SNMP access control submenu 24 functions 27 MasterSwitch-MIB traps. See traps. OIDs. See MasterSwitch-MIB. summary page 23 traps 16 snmpAuthenticationFailure[...]