QUICK SETUP GUIDE

Raritan PX2, PX3 and PX3-iX7
Thank you for purchasing the Raritan intelligent power distribution unit (PDU) -- PX2, PX3, or PX3 with iX7™ controller (also known as
PX3-iX7 or iX7™). The intended use of the Raritan PX2/PX3 is distribution of power to information technology equipment such as
computers and communication equipment where such equipment is typically mounted in an equipment rack located in an information
technology equipment room.
This Quick Setup Guide explains how to install and configure the PX2/PX3. For further details on using the PX2/PX3, access online
help from the application, or download the user guide from the Raritan website's Support page (http://www.raritan.com/support/).
For more detailed information on this release, see the latest release notes on the Support page.
Note: In this guide, PX3 refers to both PX3 and PX3-iX7 models unless otherwise specified. For major differences between thetwo product models, see iX7-Specific Features (on page 7).

Safety Precautions
WARNING! Read and understand all sections in this guide
before installing or operating this product. Failure to heed anyof the following WARNINGS may result in electric shock, fire,
personal injury and death. Prior to operating this product, theuser should read the online help and specifically the warnings
in the online help.
WARNING! Connect this product to an AC power source
whose voltage is within the range specified on the product's
nameplate.

this to Raritan Technical Support at tech@raritan.com, or
contact the Raritan partner where you purchased the product.

Zero U Size
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PX2 or PX3 PDU
Mounting screws, brackets and/or buttons
Cable retention clips for the inlet and/or outlets (for somemodels only)An "optional" null-modem cable with DB9 connectors on
both ends (Raritan number: 254-01-0006-00)

WARNING! Connect this product to an AC power source thatis current limited by a suitably rated fuse or circuit breaker inaccordance with national and local electrical codes.

Note: For PX3-iX7, use a third party RJ45-to-DB9
adapter/cable instead of the null-modem cable.

WARNING! Use this product in a dry location.
WARNING! Connect this product to a protective earth ground.
Never use a "ground lift adaptor" between the product's plugand the wall receptacle.
WARNING! If this product is a model that requires assemblyof its line cord or plug, all such assembly must be performed
by a licensed electrician and the line cord or plugs used mustbe suitably rated based on the product's nameplate ratingsand national and local electrical codes.

1U and 2U Size

PX2 or PX3 PDU
1U or 2U bracket pack and screws

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Cable retention clips for the inlet (for some models only)An "optional" null-modem cable with DB9 connectors on
both ends (Raritan number: 254-01-0006-00)
Note: For PX3-iX7, use a third party RJ45-to-DB9
adapter/cable instead of the null-modem cable.

QS RuleUnpacking the PX2/PX3
QS RuleThe PX2/PX3 comes in Zero U, 1U, and 2U sizes. The following
describes the equipment shipped with each size. Unpack thecomponents. If any pieces are missing or damaged, report

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Before You Begin
1. Prepare the installation site. Make sure the installation
area is clean and not exposed to extreme temperatures or1

humidity. Allow sufficient space around the device forcabling and outlet connections. Safety instructions areprovided in the PX2/PX3 online help.

3. Secure with the provided end cap screws.

2. Fill out the Equipment Setup Worksheet found in the
PX2/PX3 online help. Record the model, serial number,and use of each IT device connected to the PDU's power
outlets.
QS RuleMounting the PDU
Use one of the mounting methods to install your PX2/PX3 asappropriate.

Circuit Breaker Orientation Limitation
Usually a PDU can be mounted in any orientation. However,when mounting a PDU with circuit breakers, you must obey
these rules:

Circuit breakers CANNOT face down. For example, do not
horizontally mount a Zero U PDU with circuit breakers on
the ceiling.
If a rack is subject to shock in environments such as boats
or airplanes, the PDU CANNOT be mounted upside down.
If installed upside down, shock stress reduces the trip
point by 10%.
Note: If normally the line cord is down, upside downmeans the line cord is up.

Mounting 1U or 2U Models

4. Fasten the rackmount brackets' ears to the rack using
your own fasteners.

Mounting Zero U Models Using Baseplate-BasedTools
You can use one of the three baseplate-based tools to mountthe PDU: L-brackets, buttons or claw-foot brackets.

Using the appropriate brackets and tools, fasten the 1U or 2U
device to the rack or cabinet.

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2. Make the baseplates grasp the device lightly. Use theincluded L-shaped hex key to loosen the hex socket
screws until the baseplate is "slightly" fastened.

To mount the PX2/PX3 device:

1. Attach a rackmount bracket to both sides of the PX2/PX3
with the provided screws.

To mount Zero U models using baseplates:

1. Align the baseplates on the rear of the PX2/PX3 device.

3. Attach brackets or buttons to the baseplates.
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Fasten each L-bracket or claw-foot bracket to eachbaseplate with at least three screws (one through eachslot).

2. Insert the cable-support bar into rackmount brackets.

OR

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mounting holes in the rack. The recommended torquefor the button is 1.96 N·m (20 kgf·cm).

Screw each mounting button to each baseplate. The
recommended torque for the button is 1.96 N·m (20kgf·cm).

QS Rule4. Fasten the device to the rack or cabinet using thebaseplaed-based tools.
 Use rack screws to fasten L-brackets or claw-footbrackets on the PDU to the rack.
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For the buttons, press the PDU forward, pushing themounting buttons through the mounting holes, thenletting the device drop about 5/8".

Mounting Zero U Models Using Buttons
1. Turn to the rear of the PDU.

Installing Cable Retention Clips on the Inlet(Optional)
If your PX2/PX3 device is designed to use a cable retention
clip, install the clip before connecting a power cord. A cableretention clip prevents the connected power cord fromcoming loose or falling off.
To install and use a cable retention clip on the inlet:

1. Install the cable retention clip by inserting two ends of theclip into the two tiny holes adjacent to the inlet.

2. Locate the two screw holes on the rear panel.

Zero U models

1U/2U models

3. Screw a button in each screw hole. The recommended
torque for the button is 1.96 N·m (20 kgf·cm).

2. Connect the power cord to the inlet, and press the clip tohold the cord.

Zero U models

1U/2U models

4. Press the PDU forward, pushing the mounting buttons
through the mounting holes, then letting the PDU drop
slightly.

Mounting Zero U Models Using L-Brackets andButtons
1. Fasten the L-bracket to each end of the PDU.

QS RuleConnecting the PX3 Locking Line CordA PX3 model is shipped with a locking line cord. Plug that cord
into the PDU's inlet and the cord is securely locked.
2. Choose either of the following ways to fasten the PDU to
the rack.
 Attach the rack screws to the two rackmount holes ofeach L-bracket.
Note: To remove the cord, press the locking clips or push theslide buttons at two sides of the cord's connector. For details,
see the topic titled "Disconnecting a Locking Line Cord" in the
PX3 online help.
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Connecting the PDU to a Power Source
The distance between a PDU and its power source must be
SHORTER than the PDU's line cord to avoid stretching out thecord. A locking connector used at the power source is highly
recommended for a secure connection.
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To connect a PDU to the power source:

1. Verify that all circuit breakers on the PX2/PX3 device are
set to ON. If not, turn them ON.
Or make sure that all fuses are inserted and seatedproperly. If there are any fuse covers, ensure that they
are closed.
Note: Not all PX2/PX3 devices have overcurrent
protectors.
2. Connect each PX2/PX3 to an appropriately rated branch
circuit. See the label or nameplate affixed to your PX2/PX3
for appropriate input ratings or range of ratings.
3. When a PX2/PX3 device powers up, it proceeds with thepower-on self test and software loading for a few
moments. At this time, the outlet LEDs cycle throughdifferent colors.
Note: If a PDU beeps after being powered up, either its
circuit breaker has tripped or the L-N wiring is reversed.
If no circuit breakers tripped, check the wiring of the plug
adapter that is used or the direction in which the plug orplug adapter is plugged into the power socket.
4. When the software has completed loading, the outlet LEDs
show a steady color and the front panel display
illuminates.
Note: A PX2-1000 or PX3-1000 PDU does not have outlet
LEDs so only the front panel display illuminates.

2. Make sure the wireless LAN configuration is supported byyour PDU. See Appendix B: Wireless LAN Information(on page 6).
QS RuleInitial Network Configuration
Depending on your networking environment, the best method
to initially configure your PX2/PX3 differs.


For a DHCP IPv4 networking environment, see Using a

Web Browser (on page 4).
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For an IPv6 or "static" IPv4 networking environment, see

Appendix A: Configuration via a Mobile Device or
PDView (on page 5).
QS RuleUsing a Web Browser
Initial configuration using a web browser involves these two
steps.

Step 1: Retrieve the IP Address (on page 4)
Step 2: Log in to the PX2/PX3 Web Interface (on page 5)

Step 1: Retrieve the IP Address
After connecting to a DHCP IPv4 network, an IPv4 address is
automatically assigned to your PX2/PX3.
PX3's IP address is available using the front panel display.
PX2's IP address is available by connecting an iOS or Android
mobile device to PX2.

PX3 Models
Depending on the PX3 model you purchased, the front panel
display is similar to either diagram below.

QS RuleConnecting the PDU to Your Network- OR -

PX2/PX3 can be connected to a wired or wireless network.
To make a wired connection:To retrieve the IP address:

1. Connect a standard network patch cable to the ETHERNET
port on the PX2/PX3.

1. Press/or/to show the "Main Menu."

2. Connect the other end of the cable to your LAN.

2. Press/or/to select "Device Info," and

press

/

/

until the device's IP

Note: You can connect either Ethernet port of an iX7™ device
to the LAN, but the "green" port labeled "ETH 10/100/1000"
is highly recommended because it supports 1000 Mbps. If
connecting both ports to the LAN, you must connect them totwo "different" subnets. If you are not sure whether the device
is connected to the same or different subnets, contact your IT
department.
To make a wireless connection:.

/or
3. Press
address is displayed.

PX2 Models
1. Use your mobile device to download Raritan's app,
PDView. See Step 1: Download the "PDView" App (onpage 5).

1. Connect an appropriate USB wireless LAN adapter to the
PDU.
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2. Connect the mobile device to PX2's USB port -- iOS via
USB-A, or Android via USB-B. See Step 2: Connect the
Mobile Device to PX2/PX3 (on page 5).
3. Launch PDView to access the PX2 web interface. See Step
3: Launch PDView (on page 6).
4. Choose Maintenance > Device Information. Click 'Network'
to check the IP address.
Note: The DHCP-assigned IP address can be also retrieved
through the MAC address. You can contact your LAN
administrator for assistance. See MAC Address.

Step 2: Log in to the PX2/PX3 Web Interface
The PX2/PX3 supports common web browsers, including
Microsoft Internet Explorer®, Mozilla Firefox®, and Google®
Chrome.
To access the PX2/PX3 web interface:

1. Open a web browser and type the IP address of PX2/PX3.
 If the link-local addressing has been enabled, you cantype pdu.local instead of an IP address. See Appendix
A: Configuration via a Connected Computer.

Tip: As of release 3.3.10, you can enable both wired andwireless networking so that the PX2/PX3 can be accessed
via both wired and wireless IP addresses.
5. The PX2/PX3 is sent from the factory with all the outlets
ON. If your model is outlet-switching capable, turn OFF
the outlets without devices connected.
6. Use the menu to the left to configure user profiles,
privileges, security, outlet thresholds, or network settings.
Note: Detailed instructions are available in the PX2 or PX3
online help or user guide.
QS RuleAppendix A: Configuration via a Mobile Device or
PDView
An iOS or Android mobile device, such as a smartphone ortablet, can function as a local display of PX2/PX3. Note that
the Android device must support USB "On-The-Go" (OTG), or
this function does not work.

Step 1: Download the "PDView" App
Raritan's app "PDView" is required for the mobile device tofunction as a local display. It is a free app.
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2. Accept any security warnings that may appear.
3. Type the default user credentials and click Login.
User name: adminPassword: raritan

To download PDView:

1. Visit either Apple App or Google Play Store.
 https://itunes.apple.com/app/raritan-pdview/id780382

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4. When prompted to change the password, change or ignore
it.
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To change it, type the new password and click Ok.
To ignore it for this time only, click Not Now.
To ignore it permanently, select "Do not ask again" andclick Not Now.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rar
itan.android.pdview

QS RuleWhat To Do Next
1. Connect IT equipment to the outlet(s) on the PX2/PX3.
2. Launch the web browser if not yet. See Step 2: Log in to
the PX2/PX3 Web Interface (on page 5).
3. Choose Device Settings > Date/Time to configure the
PX2/PX3 with the proper date and time or synchronize itwith an NTP server. The PX2/PX3 device's time must be insync with the LDAP server to use LDAP authentication.
Note: If you are using Sunbird's Power IQ to manage the
PX2/PX3, you must configure Power IQ and the PX2/PX3
to have the same date/time or NTP settings.
4. To change network settings, choose Device Settings >Network.

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2. Install PDView.

Step 2: Connect the Mobile Device to PX2/PX3The USB cable and USB port to connect are determined byyour mobile operating system.

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To connect your mobile device to PX2/PX3:

1. Get an appropriate USB cable for your mobile device.
iOS: Use the regular USB cable shipped with your iOS
mobile device.

Android: Use an USB OTG adapter cable.

2. Connect the mobile device to the appropriate USB port on
the PX2/PX3.
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iOS: USB-A port.
Android: USB-B port

Wi-Fi LAN adapters

Supported 802.11
protocols

SparkLAN WUBR-508N

A/B/G/N

Proxim Orinoco 8494

A/B/G

Zyxel NWD271N

B/G

Edimax EW-7722UnD

A/B/G/N

TP-Link TL-WDN3200 v1

A/B/G/N

Raritan USB WIFI

A/B/G/N

Note: To use the Edimax EW-7722UnD or Raritan USB WIFI
wireless LAN adapter to connect to an 802.11n wirelessnetwork, the handshake timeout setting must be changed to
500 or greater, or the wireless connection will fail.

Connecting the Wireless LAN Adapter
You can connect the wireless LAN adapter either to the PDU
or to a USB hub attached to the PDU.

Step 3: Launch PDView

You can access the PX2/PX3 web interface via PDView to viewor change the settings.
To make a wireless connection:
Do one of the following:

To access the PX2/PX3 web interface:

1. Launch PDView on your mobile device.



Plug a supported USB wireless LAN adapter into the
USB-A port on your PX2/PX3.



Connect a USB hub to the USB-A port on the PX2/PX3.
Then plug the supported USB wireless LAN adapter
into the appropriate USB port on the hub.

2. Wait until PDView detects the connected PX2/PX3 device
and shows the word "Connected" in green.

Supported Wireless LAN Configuration
3. If the factory-default user credentials "admin/raritan"
remain unchanged, PDView automatically logs in to the
PX2/PX3 web interface.
If they have been changed, the login screen displays
instead and you must enter appropriate user credentials
for login.

If wireless networking is preferred, ensure that the wireless
LAN configuration of your PX2/PX3 matches the access point.
The following is the wireless LAN configuration that the
PX2/PX3 supports.

4. (Optional) For initial login, you are prompted to change thepassword. See Step 2: Log in to the PX2/PX3 Web
Interface (on page 5).
5. Now you can view the data or change any PX2/PX3
settings.
For details, refer to the user guide or online help on
the Raritan website.

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Network type: 802.11 A/B/G/N

Protocol: WPA2 (RSN)
Key management: WPA-PSK, or WPA-EAP with PEAP
and MSCHAPv2 authentication
Encryption: CCMP (AES)

Important: Supported 802.11 network protocols vary
according to the wireless LAN adapter being used with the
PX2/PX3. See USB Wireless LAN Adapters (on page 6).
QS RuleAppendix B: Wireless LAN Information

Appendix C: Other Information

USB Wireless LAN Adapters

PX3 Replaceable Controller

The PX2/PX3 supports the following USB Wi-Fi LAN adapters.

The controller of a PX3 model is replaceable if it is broken.
Contact Raritan Technical Support when a replacement
controller is needed.

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For detailed information on how to remove it, see the topic
titled "Replaceable Controller" in the PX3 online help.

The SENSOR port is marked with YELLOW color on a PX3PDU, as shown below.

Note: On a PX2 PDU, there is no yellow color shown on the
SENSOR port.

Additional Information
iX7-Specific Features
PX3 with iX7™ controller supports the following significant
features, which are NOT supported by non-iX7 PX3 models.


Dual networking with two Ethernet ports (ETH1/ETH2):
Both Ethernet ports must connect to two "different"
subnets. Connection to the same subnet is NOT
recommended.

Power sharing via the EXPANSION port: Power sharing
ensures the continuous accessibility to the iX7™ controller
when a power failure occurs on its inlet.

For more information about PX2/PX3 and the entire Raritan
product line, see Raritan's website (www.raritan.com). For
technical issues, contact Raritan Technical Support. See theContact Support page in the Support section on Raritan's
website for technical support contact information worldwide.
Raritan's products use code licensed under the GPL and LGPL. You can request
a copy of the open source code. For details, see the Open Source Software
Statement at(http://www.raritan.com/about/legal-statements/open-source-software-statement/) on Raritan's website.

For more information on dual Ethernet and power sharing
functionality, refer to PX3 online help or user guide. Port
locations on your iX7™ may look different from the following
illustration.

Identifying the Sensor Port
Warning: If you purchase Raritan's environmental sensor
packages, make sure you connect them to the correct porton the PX2/PX3, or damages may be caused to the PX2/PX3
and/or connected sensor packages.
 How to identify the SENSOR port: The correct port is labeled SENSOR.

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