Installation
Eaton ePDU G3 Operation Manual P-164000277—Rev 1
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Connecting to a LAN Ethernet Port
Connecting the ePDU to a LAN provides communication through an Internet or Intranet connection. You can
monitor the ePDU from any computer connected to the same network. (The network card is 10/100
MB-compatible.)
To connect the ePDU to a LAN:
1.
Locate the Ethernet cable (supplied).
NOTE
A short network cable is supplied in the network accessory pack. This cable is
useful for setup or can be used where the network switch is in close proximity to
the ePDU. Any standard network cable can be used if longer lengths are needed
2.
Connect one end of the cable to the Ethernet connector on the ePDU (see Figure 24). Connect the other
end of the cable to the Ethernet connector on the router (or other LAN device).
Figure 24. Connecting the ePDU to a LAN
Connecting Multiple ePDUs in a Daisy Chain
Two to four ePDUs can be chained together using an Ethernet cable between the Daisy Chain ports located on
the front panel. Daisy chain uses Eaton's patented RS-485 daisy chain (strapping) technology. This allows
access to the ePDU data of multiple ePDUs from the same network connection. One ePDU is defined as the
Host. This is the ePDU with a connection to the network. The other ePDU (or ePDUs) are Device(s).
Configure the ePDUs using the LCD or the CLI interfaces. Monitor the ePDUs using the CLI interface or the
Web interface.
To connect ePDUs in a Daisy Chain communication configuration:
1.
Locate an Ethernet cable or cables (one cable is supplied).
2.
How many ePDUs are you daisy-chaining?
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If three or four, go to Step 3.
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If two, go to Step 4.
3.
Insert the Y splitter in the Daisy Chain connector of the middle ePDU or ePDUs as shown in Figure 25.
4.
Connect one end of the cable to the Daisy Chain connector on one ePDU. Connect the other end of the
cable to the Daisy Chain connector on the other ePDU or ePDUs as shown in Figure 25.
