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WEB-ENABLED INTERNET POWER SWITCH
2. Introduction
2.1 Overview
Electronic equipment sometimes “locks up,” requiring a service call just to flip the
power switch to perform a simple reboot. Use the Web-Enabled Internet Power
Switch (part number SWI083A) to reboot your equipment when it locks up.
Perform this function from anywhere. Simply point your browser to the IPS’s IP
address, enter the secure user name and password, and you’re just a click away
from remote power on, off, or reboot.
The Internet Power Switch (IPS) provides intelligent power control. In addition to
Web browser access, the IPS can also communicate over any TCP/IP network using
standard Telnet, or out-of-band using an external modem and basic VT100™
terminal emulation.
It’s expandable, too! Link the IPS master to four additional low-cost Web-Enabled
Internet Power Switch Satellites (part number SWI084A) for a total of five
individually controlled outlets. If multiple satellites are assigned to each address,
then up to 16 satellites can be linked together.
Rackmounting options are also available. Choose the Web-Enabled Internet Power
Switch Zero U Sidemount Bracket (part number SWI086A) to mount the IPS on
the outside of a standard 19-inch rack rail. To mount one master and two satellites
in a 19-inch rack, select the Web-Enabled Internet Power Switch Rackmount Tray
(part number SWI085A).
To assure security, Web browser access requires you to enter an assigned user
name and password. This password uses basic 64-bit encryption techniques.
The IPS provides two levels of operational passwords: the system administrator
level, which allows access to all configuration and switching functions, and the user
level, which only allows switching of assigned plugs.
The IPS can be configured over the network, via modem, or locally via the IPS
console port. Easy-to-use commands let you assign a location name, set system
parameters, and view plug status. Outlets can be switched On, Off, or booted using
plug numbers or names.
