Raritan PX
Quick Setup Guide
Thank you for purchasing the Raritan PX intelligent power distribution unit (PDU). The intended use of the Raritan PX is distribution of
power to information technology equipment such as computers and communication equipment where such equipment is typicallymounted in an equipment rack located in an information technology equipment room.
This Quick Setup Guide explains how to install and configure the PX. For further details on using the PX, access online help from theapplication, or download the user guide from the Raritan website's Support page (http://www.raritan.com/support/). For moredetailed information on this release, see the latest release notes on the Support page.

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.

Zero U Size

WARNING! Connect this product to an AC power source
whose voltage is within the range specified on the product's
nameplate.
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.
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.
QS RuleUnpacking the PX
The PX 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
this to Raritan Technical Support at tech@raritan.com, or
contact the Raritan partner where you purchased the product.

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The PX device
Mounting screws, brackets and/or buttons
A null-modem cable with DB9 connectors on both ends
(Raritan number: 254-01-0006-00) (optional)
Cable retention clips for the inlet and/or outlets (for somemodels only)

1U and 2U SizeThe PX device
1U or 2U bracket pack and screws
A null-modem cable with DB9 connectors on both ends
(Raritan number: 254-01-0006-00) (optional)
Cable retention clips for the inlet (for some models only)

QS RuleBefore You Begin
1. Prepare the installation site. Make sure the installation
area is clean and not exposed to extreme temperatures orhumidity. Allow sufficient space around the device forcabling and outlet connections. Safety instructions areprovided in the PX Online Help.
2. Fill out the Equipment Setup Worksheet found in the PX
Online Help. Record the model, serial number, and use ofeach IT device connected to the PDU's power outlets.
QS RuleMounting the PX
Use one of the mounting methods to install your PX device asappropriate.

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Circuit Breaker Orientation Limitation

3. Secure with the provided end cap screws.

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
Using the appropriate brackets and tools, fasten the 1U or 2U
PX device to the rack or cabinet.
To mount the PX device:
1. Attach a rackmount bracket to both sides of the PX withthe provided screws.

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

Mounting Zero U Models Using Baseplate-Based Tools
You can use one of the three baseplate-based tools to mountthe PDU: L-brackets, buttons or claw-foot brackets.
To mount Zero U models using baseplates:

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

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

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

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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 PX 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.
 For the buttons, press the PDU forward, pushing themounting buttons through the mounting holes, thenletting the device drop about 5/8".

Installing Cable Retention Clips on the Inlet(Optional)
If your PX 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 from coming
loose or falling off.
To install and use a cable retention clip on the inlet:

Mounting Zero U Models Using Buttons
1. Turn to the rear of the PDU.
2. Locate the two screw holes on the rear panel.
3. Screw a button in each screw hole. The recommended
torque for the button is 1.96 N·m (20 kgf·cm).

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

Zero U models

1U/2U models

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

Zero U models

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

1U/2U models

Mounting Zero U Models Using L-Brackets and Buttons
1. Fasten the L-bracket to each end of the PX device.

QS RuleConnecting the PX3 Locking Line CordA PX3 phase II model is shipped with a locking line cord. Plugthat 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.
 Screw a mounting button in the back center of eachL-bracket and then have both buttons engage theNote: 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 PX to a Power Source

Initial Network Configuration

The distance between a PDU and its power source must be
SHORTER than the PDU's line cord to avoid stretching out
the cord. A locking connector used at the power source ishighly recommended for a secure connection.

Depending on your networking environment, the best method
to initially configure your PX differs.

To connect a PDU to the power source:
1. Verify that all circuit breakers on the PX 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 PX devices have overcurrent protection
mechanisms.
2. Connect each PX to an appropriately rated branch circuit.
See the label or nameplate affixed to your PX for
appropriate input ratings or range of ratings.
3. When a PX 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 haveoutlet LEDs so only the front panel display illuminates.
QS RuleConnecting the PX to Your NetworkFor a DHCP IPv4 networking environment, see Using a
Web Browser (on page 4).
For an IPv6 or "static" IPv4 networking environment, see
Appendix A: Configuration via a Connected Computer(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 PX 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 PX.
For a PX3 model, the IP address is available using the front
panel display.
For a PX2 model, the IP address is available via thecommand line interface (CLI).
Note: This Quick Setup Guide introduces PX3 "phase II"models only. For information on old PX3 "phase I" models,refer to the PX3 User Guide or online help on the Support
page (http://www.raritan.com/support/).

PX3 Phase II Models
A PX3 phase II model's front panel display is similar to thefollowing diagram.

The PX can be connected to a wired or wireless network.
To make a wired connection:
1. Connect a standard network patch cable to the
ETHERNET port on the PX.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to your LAN.
To make a wireless connection:
1. Connect an appropriate USB wireless LAN adapter to thePX.
2. Make sure the wireless LAN configuration is supported by
the PX.
See Appendix B: Wireless LAN Information (on page 8) for
details.
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To retrieve the IP address:
1. Pressorto show the "Main Menu."

2. Pressorto select "Device Info" in the Main

Menu, and press.

3. Pressorto go to the "IPv4 Settings" page. The
second line is the IP address.
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PX2 Models

4. When prompted to change the password, change or
ignore it.

1. Connect the PX2 to a computer via an RS-232 or USB
cable. See Step 1: Connect the PX to a Computer (onpage 5).
2. On the computer, open a communications program withappropriate COM port settings. See Step 2: Configure
the PX via CLI (Optional) (on page 6) for COM portsettings.
3. Press Enter in the communications program, and the IP
address is displayed onscreen as illustrated below.
To change it, type the new password and click OK.
To ignore it for this time only, click Not Now.
To ignore it permanently, click "Not now, and do not
ask again."

QS RuleNote: The DHCP-assigned IP address can be also retrieved
through the MAC address. You can contact your LAN
administrator for assistance. See MAC Address (on page 9).

Step 2: Log in to the PX Web Interface
The PX supports common web browsers, including Microsoft
Internet Explorer® and Mozilla Firefox®.

What To Do Next
1. Connect IT equipment to the outlet(s) on the PX.
2. Launch the web browser if not yet. See Step 2: Log in to
the PX Web Interface (on page 5).
3. Choose Device Settings > Date/Time to configure the PX
with the proper date and time or synchronize it with an
NTP server. The PX device's time must be in sync with the
LDAP server to use LDAP authentication.
Note: If you are using Sunbird's Power IQ to manage thePX, you must configure Power IQ and the PX to have thesame date/time or NTP settings.

To access the PX web interface:
1. Open a web browser and type the IP address of the PX
device.
 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 (on page 5).

4. The PX is sent from the factory with all the outlets ON. If
your model is outlet-switching capable, turn OFF theoutlets without devices connected from the web interface.
5. Use the menu at the top to configure user profiles,
privileges, security, outlet thresholds, or network settings.
Note: Detailed instructions are available in the Online Help orUser Guide.

2. Accept any security warnings that may appear.
3. Type the default user name "admin" and password"raritan." Then click Login.

QS RuleAppendix A: Configuration via a Connected
Computer
To use the command line interface (CLI) for configuration,
establish an RS-232 or USB connection.
To use a web browser for configuration, make a network
connection to the computer. The PX is automaticallyconfigured with the following link-local addressing in any
network without DHCP available:https://169.254.x.x (where x is a number)
https://pdu.local

Step 1: Connect the PX to a Computer
Establish one of the following connections to a computer.

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Serial RS-232 connection:
1. Connect one end of the null-modem cable to the male
RS-232 port labeled CONSOLE / MODEM on the PX.
2. Connect the other end to your computer's RS-232 port(COM).
3. Perform Step 2: Configure the PX via CLI (Optional) (onpage 6).
USB connection:
1. A USB-to-serial driver is required in Windows®. Install thisdriver before connecting the USB cable. See Installing
the USB-to-Serial Driver (Optional) (on page 9).
2. Connect a USB cable between the PX device's USB-B
port and a computer's USB-A port.
3. Perform Step 2: Configure the PX via CLI (Optional) (onpage 6).
Direct network connection:
1. Connect one end of a standard network patch cable to the
ETHERNET port of the PX.
2. Connect the other end to a computer's Ethernet port.
3. On the connected computer, launch a web browser toaccess the PX, using either link-local addressing:
pdu.local or 169.254.x.x. See Using a Web Browser (onpage 4). You CANNOT use the CLI for this connection.
Note: Make sure the computer's wireless interface is disabled.

Step 2: Configure the PX via CLI (Optional)a. Username: adminb. Password: raritan (or a new password if you havechanged it).
5. If prompted to change the default password, change or
ignore it.
 To change it, follow onscreen instructions to type yournew password.
 To ignore it, simply press Enter.
6. The # prompt appears.
7. Type config and press Enter.
8. To configure network settings, type appropriate
commands and press Enter. All commands are casesensitive.
a. To set the networking mode, type this command:
network mode <mode>
where <mode> is wired (default) or wireless.
b. For the wired network mode, you may configure the
LAN interface settings. In most scenarios, the default
setting (auto) works well and should not be changed
unless required.

To set

Use this command

LAN interface
speed

network interface
LANInterfaceSpeed <option><option> = auto, 10Mbps, or 100Mbps.

LAN interface
duplex mode

You perform the following over an RS-232 or USB connection
only.
To configure the PX via CLI:
1. On the computer connected to the PX, open a
communications program such as HyperTerminal or
PuTTY.
2. Select the appropriate COM port, and set the following
port settings:
 Bits per second = 115200 (115.2Kbps)
 Data bits = 8
 Stop bits = 1
 Parity = None
 Flow control = None
Tip: For a USB connection, you can determine the COM
port by choosing Control Panel > System > Hardware >Device Manager, and locating the "Dominion PX2 Serial
Console" under the Ports group.

network interface
LANInterfaceDuplexMode <mode><mode> = half, full or auto.

Tip: You can combine multiple commands to configure
multiple parameters at a time. For example,
network interface LANInterfaceSpeed <option>
LANInterfaceDuplexMode <mode>c. For the wireless network mode, you must configure theService Set Identifier (SSID) parameter.

To set

Use this command

SSID

network wireless SSID <ssid><ssid> = SSID string

If necessary, configure more wireless parameters
shown in the following table.

3. In the communications program, press Enter to send acarriage return to the PX.
4. The PX prompts you to log in. Both user name andpassword are case sensitive.
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To setUse this command

Whether to

Use this command

BSSID

network wireless BSSID <bssid>

Make theconnection
successful byignoring the"incorrect"
system time

network wirelessallowConnectionWithIncorrectClock<option3><bssid> = AP MAC address or none
Authentication
methodnetwork wireless authMethod<method><method> = psk or eap

PSK

network wireless PSK <psk><psk> = PSK string

EAP outer
authentication

network wireless
eapOuterAuthentication<outer_auth><outer_auth> = PEAPEAP inner
authentication

EAP identity

d. To determine which IP protocol (IPv4 or IPv6) isenabled and which IP address (IPv4 or IPv6) returnedby the DNS server is used, configure the following
parameters.

To set

Use this command

network wireless
eapInnerAuthentication<inner_auth>IP protocol

network ip proto <protocol><inner_auth> = MSCHAPv2

IP address
returned by the
DNS server

network wireless eapIdentity<identity><identity> = your user name for EAPauthentication

EAP passord<option3> = true or false

network wireless eapPassword<protocol> = v4Only, v6Only or both
network ip dnsResolverPreference<resolver><resolver> = preferV4 or preferV6

e. After enabling the IPv4 or IPv6 protocol in the earlier
step, configure the IPv4 or IPv6 network parameters.

When prompted to enter the password for
EAP authentication, type the password.
EAP CAcertificate

network wireless eapCACertificate
When prompted to enter the CA certificate,open the certificate with a text editor, copy
and paste the content into thecommunications program.

The content to be copied from the CA certificate does
NOT include the first line containing "BEGIN
CERTIFICATE" and the final line containing "ENDCERTIFICATE." If a certificate is installed, configure thefollowing:

Whether to

Use this command

Verify thecertificate

network wirelessenableCertVerification <option1>

To set

Use this command

IPv4
configuration
methodnetwork ipv4 ipConfigurationMode<mode>

IPv6
configuration
methodnetwork ipv6 ipConfigurationMode<mode>

<mode> = dhcp (default) or static<mode> = automatic (default) or static

Configure the preferred host name for the IPv4
DHCP or IPv6 automatic configuration.

Note: The <version> variable in all of the following
commands is either ipv4 or ipv6, depending on the typeof the IP protocol you have enabled.

<option1> = true or false
network wirelessAccept an
expired or not allowOffTimeRangeCerts <option2>
valid certificate<option2> = true or false

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To set

Use this command

Preferred hostname (optional)

network <version>
preferredHostName <name><name> = preferred host name7

Tip: To override the DHCP-assigned DNS servers withthose you specify manually, type this command:

Command

Description

network <version> overrideDNS <option>

show network
wireless details

Show all wireless parameters.

where <option> is enable or disable. See the tablebelow for the commands for manually specifying DNS
servers.

Tip: You can type "show network wireless" to display
a shortened version of wireless settings.
11. If all are correct, type exit to log out of the PX. If any areincorrect, repeat Steps 7 to 10 to change network settings.

For static IP configuration, configure theseparameters.

QS RuleAppendix B: Wireless LAN Information
USB Wireless LAN Adapters

To set

Use this command

Static IPv4 or
IPv6 address

network <version> ipAddress <ipaddress>

The PX supports the following USB Wi-Fi LAN adapters.

<ip address> = static IP address

Wi-Fi LAN adapters

Supported 802.11
protocols

Proxim Orinoco 8494

A/B/G

IPv4 subnet
mask

network ipv4 subnetMask <netmask>

Zyxel NWD271N

B/G

IPv4 or IPv6
gateway

network <version> gateway <ipaddress>

Edimax EW-7722UnD

A/B/G/N<ip address> = gateway's IP address

TP-Link TL-WDN3200 v1

A/B/G/N

network <version>
primaryDNSServer <ip address>

Raritan USB WIFI

A/B/G/N<netmask> = subnet mask

IPv4 or IPv6
primary DNS
server<ip address> = IP address of the primary
DNS server

network <version>
IPv4 or IPv6
secondary DNS secondaryDNSServer <ip address>
server (optional)<ip address> = IP address of thesecondary DNS server
9. To quit the configuration mode, type either of the following
commands, and press Enter.

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 PX or
to a USB docking station attached to the PX.
To make a wireless connection:

Command

Description

apply

Save all configuration changes and exit.

cancelAbort all configuration changes and exit.

The # prompt appears, indicating that you have quit theconfiguration mode.

Do one of the following:

10. To verify whether all settings are correct, type thefollowing commands one by one.

Command

Description

show network

Show network parameters.

show network ip all

Show all IP configuration
parameters.

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Plug a supported USB wireless LAN adapter into the
USB-A port on your PX.
Connect a USB docking station to the USB-A port on
the PX. Then plug the supported USB wireless LAN
adapter into the appropriate USB port on the docking
station.

Supported Wireless LAN Configuration
If wireless networking is preferred, ensure that the wireless
LAN configuration of your PX matches the access point. The
following is the wireless LAN configuration that the PX
supports.


Network type: 802.11 A/B/G/N
Protocol: WPA2 (RSN)8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 PX. See USB Wireless LAN Adapters (on page 8).

> connect

MAC Address
A label is affixed to the PX, showing both the serial number
and MAC address.

QS RuleAppendix C: Other Information
Installing the USB-to-Serial Driver (Optional)
The PX can emulate a USB-to-serial converter over a USB
connection. A USB-to-serial driver named "Dominion PX2Serial Console" is required for Microsoft® Windows® operating
systems.
Download the USB serial console driver from the Raritan
website's Support page (http://www.raritan.com/support/).
The driver contains the dominion-serial.inf, dominion-serial.cat
and dominion-serial-setup-<n>.exe files.
Note: <n> in the filename of "dominion-serial-setup-<n>.exe"
represents the file's version number.

If necessary, you can find its IP address through the MAC
address by using commonly-used network tools. Contact yourLAN administrator for assistance.

PX3 Replaceable Controller
The controller of a PX3 model is replaceable if it is broken.
Contact Raritan when a replacement controller is needed.
For detailed information on how to remove it, see the topic
titled "Replaceable Controller" in the PX3 online help.

There are two ways to install this driver: automatic andmanual installation. Automatic driver installation is highly
recommended.
Automatic driver installation in Windows®:
1. Make sure the PX is NOT connected to the computer via a
USB cable.
2. Run dominion-serial-setup-<n>.exe on the computer andfollow online instructions to install the driver.
Note: If any Windows security warning appears, accept it
to continue the installation.
3. Connect the PX to the computer via a USB cable. The
driver is automatically installed.
Note: Manually install the driver only if the automatic
installation fails. See the section titled "Installing theUSB-to-Serial Driver (Optional)" in the online help for manual
installation procedure.
In Linux:
No additional drivers are required, but you must provide thename of the tty device, which can be found in the output of the"dmesg" after connecting the PX to the computer. Usually thetty device is "/dev/ttyACM#" or "/dev/ttyUSB#," where # is an
integer number.
For example, if you are using the kermit terminal program,and the tty device is "/dev/ttyACM0," perform the following
commands:> set line /dev/ttyACM0
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