Chapter 1. Introduction

Features

ŠRemote power on/off/reboot control for eight outlets via TCP/IP and a built in RS-232 PON (Power over the Net™) port

ŠLocal power on/off/reboot control via the PN0108's PON port to the computer's RS-232 port

ŠDaisy chain up to 15 additional stations to control up to 128 outlets

ŠManual switching between Local and Remote access for each port via front panel push button switches

ŠIndividual control of each port – users can set the power on sequence and delay time for each port to allow equipment to be turned on in the proper order

ŠEasy setup and operation via a GUI interface

ŠProvides three configuration/management methods: Browser; Telnet; or Console Terminal

ŠSafe shutdown and rebooting for Windows systems*

ŠOvercurrent protection and recovery for each AC port (110 V model only); total port overcurrent protection (both models) – remote users can monitor the current status via the GUI interface

ŠSeparate circuits for the unit's power and the power to the devices – the power control status menu is still accessible even when an overcurrent condition trips the devices' circuit breaker

ŠOn/Off scheduling – allows everything from a one-time start/shutdown, to daily, weekly, etc. starts/shutdowns at user-specified times

ŠPort grouping – perform the same action on a specified group of ports

ŠLEDs for easy status monitoring

ŠTwo level (Administrator and User) security

ŠConfiguration can be reset

ŠFirmware upgradeable – daisy chained stations receive the upgrade via the daisy chain bus

*Safe shutdown and rebooting is supported if the Power Monitor utility has been installed (see Automated Setup, page 48).

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