Western Telematic IPS-15 manual Introduction, Intelligent Power Control

1. Introduction

Electronic equipment sometimes "locks-up," requiring a service call just to flip the power switch to perform a simple reboot. The IPS-15 Internet Power Switch gives you the ability to perform this function from anywhere, just 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!

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 type terminal emulation.

Expandable

The Main IPS unit can be linked to four additional low cost satellite units for a total of five individually controlled outlets. If Satellite Units are addressed in a gang configuration (multiple units assigned to each address), then up to 16 Satellite Units can be linked together.

Flexible mounting options are also available. A Zero U rack bracket lets you mount the IPS on the outside of a standard 19 inch rack rail. A 1U rack tray allows mounting one main unit and two satellite units in a 19 inch rack.

Security Features

To assure security, web browser access requires the user to enter an assigned user name and password. This password uses basic 64 bit encryption techniques to assure secure access to your equipment.

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.

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