Product Overview. Power on Cable More power at your fingertips

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1 Product Overview Power on Cable More power at your fingertips Minicom Advanced Systems 2009

2 Introducing Power on Cable (PoC) Single Port Remote Power Control for mission critical devices Official launch and shipping date September 8 th, 2009 Minicom KVM IT Remote Access. Simply Managed 2

3 1. Product Definition Power on Cable (PoC) is a one port power device with unique Minicom patented technology, that enables remote power control of any IT or network device. It provides the ability to power on, off or cycle the connected device. Power on Cable provides a high single port current consumption of up to 10A ( AC, Hz) which makes it ideal for applications with devices that require above average current needs or servers with dual, quad or more power supplies. Power on Cable controls the power of the device via serial commands. The seamless connection to Minicom KVM IP extender (PX USB) and gateway (IP Control) provides IT staff with complete out-of-band remote control to servers and network devices. Power on Cable has a tiny footprint (less than palm sized) and was specially designed to be a seamless part of the standard power cord so that it meets the stringent requirements of cable management in IT environments. Minicom KVM IT Remote Access. Simply Managed 3

4 2. Product Positioning What and for whom is Power on Cable? The Power on Cable (PoC) from Minicom is a single port power control (SPPC) device that enables remote power control (power on/off/reboot) of any connected IT or network device. The PoC is complementary to Minicom s line of OOB remote KVM access solutions, which together provide the complete remote support package. The PoC is targeted at any IT environment that includes mission critical computers, servers or network and monitoring devices, which require 24/7 remote power management to ensure systems are up and running at all times. These include computer rooms, server rooms, data centers, production lines, distributed intelligent devices, industrial applications and more. Minicom s PoC solves the problem of power control to remote IT infrastructure in cases where a PDU cannot provide enough electrical current or when the number of ports are not optimized to the application. The two main applications for the PoC are: KVM IT market - Together with a KVM IP connection to a computer/server (with a Minicom KVM IP device). Industrial market - Together with a Serial connection to any power device. Minicom KVM IT Remote Access. Simply Managed 4

5 KVM IT Market The PoC completes the remote support and server management solution for corporate IT. The KVM IP device provides the out-of-band BIOS level access including virtual media support while the server is up and running, the PoC completes the solution with the addition of remote power control capability to power on/off/cycle the maintained server. Its dedicated one port connectivity together with the Minicom KVM IP extender (PX USB) makes the PoC a perfect fit for IT environments of distributed and isolated mission critical computers or servers. When connected to the Minicom KVM IP gateway (IP Control) in conjunction with your legacy KVM switches it is a perfect fit in computer/server rooms where only specific devices require the dedicated single port power control, outside of the standard PDUs. In both scenarios the power commands are sent through the remote KVM session to the specific server thus avoiding accidental mix ups such as powering off the wrong device. The unique single port power control solution offered by Minicom s PoC is complementary to mainstream power distribution units (PDUs) in the rack and server environments. It is useful when: A server requires current consumption that is more than the connected PDU supports There is a mix of servers with single, dual, quad or more power supplies Minicom KVM IT Remote Access. Simply Managed 5

6 Industrial Market Minicom s Power on Cable is a perfect solution for industrial applications that require remote power control of IT devices via serial commands. The PoC comes with an open serial protocol (RS232) that can easily be implemented in any of the following ways: Serial string Utility SW Implementing the protocol into 3rd party products like environmental monitoring device. Minicom KVM IT Remote Access. Simply Managed 6

7 3. Power On Cable benefits to the customer Flexible Power Redundancy For most models of power switching units to provide redundancy you require an extra PDU with all the problems that this entails (cost, space, extra IP addresses etc.). The Minicom PoC is the only power device that gives you single port redundancy. i.e there is no need to buy a full-blown PDU to provide redundancy for a single server. You can handpick the exact amount of PoCs you need. Power on Cable in a switch format can provide a mix of both redundancy and nonredundancy for a number of servers. Until now, you would require separate redundant and non-redundant PDUs. Minicom KVM IT Remote Access. Simply Managed 7

8 Dedicated 10 A Power Supply PDUs divide their input power (current) among their multiple sockets resulting in restricted power output to each server. With the Minicom PoC the power input is the same as power output (up to 10 A). The figure below shows how a PoC can be a complementary solution to a PDU. Universal Power Compatibility PDUs require special models for each region s particular voltage. The Minicom PoC supports any voltage from Vac 44 66Hz. Minicom KVM IT Remote Access. Simply Managed 8

9 Unique design & form factor The Minicom PoC offers the smallest form-factor of any single-port power device on the market. It is a plug and play seamless addition to the standard power cord and takes up zero U space in rack environments. The Minicom PoC is based on a modular design. You can easily slide units next to each other, while sending them individual power commands through the same control unit. The Real Needs of power Thanks to the modular single-port design, you only buy the number of ports required and bypass potential port inefficiency with a PDU. You can also add more ports as your IT needs grow, thus reducing ROI and making the system easily scalable. Customers with metered PDUs can connect PoCs without needing to change the install base. Minicom KVM IT Remote Access. Simply Managed 9

10 Galvanic Separation Even though the product is designed as a cable, and there may be the fear of plugging management devices into a power cord like device, this problem is overcome by utilizing galvanic separation. I.e. there is no physical connection between the management device and the power device. Easy 3rd party integration with open standard protocol Minicom provides the full serial RS232 protocol to control the PoC, making it a straightforward task to implement into 3rd party control systems. Minicom KVM IT Remote Access. Simply Managed 10

11 4. Features & Benefits Features Seamless integration with KVM IP devices Expandability Benefits Compatible with Minicom s PX and IP Control for seamless power control Modular design allows you to easily slot units next to each other VAC Hz One product fits all - International one product power coverage Current consumption up to 10A Green solution Customer s Real Needs Flexible power redundancy Unique design & form factor Easy 3rd party integration with open standard protocol Galvanic Separation No current limitation for majority of IT and intelligent devices Saves costs, saves time, saves electricity and saves the planet Customers with metered PDUs can connect PoCs without needing to change the install base Handpick the exact amount of PoCs you need Smallest form-factor of any single-port power device on the market Full serial RS232 protocol to control the PoC No physical connection between the management device and the power device Minicom KVM IT Remote Access. Simply Managed 11

12 5. Product comparison A customer would like to have a KVM IP device with power control for each server. There are 2 options: Minicom s PX with PoCs Minicom s PX with IBoots from Dataprobe Features PX + PoC PX + iboot Number of IP addresses 1 for PX 2. One for PX and one for iboot Control method Seamless from PX Client GUI Connect to iboot IP address. Support server with redundant power Yes - Seamless through KVM IP session No. Need two iboot units,and need to access each one separately User access rights PX only Need to maintain 2 sets of access rights. One for PX & one for iboot Footprint PX size Power cord PX size + IBoot box (5X10X13.4 cm) HTTPS KVM IP session + power HTTPS KVM IP session + HTTP for Security commands power commands Max. current consumption 10A 10A Universal power compatibility Yes Yes Ul & FCC approval Yes Yes Power connector type EC320 EC320 Expandability Yes No Minicom KVM IT Remote Access. Simply Managed 12

13 6. Questions & Answers 1. Can I use the PoC with a blade server with 10A power consumption? Answer: Yes you can use the PoC for servers up to 10A current consumption. 2. Can I use the PoC to control a server with redundant power? Answer: Yes you can. Each PoC has an ID number. Both will be activated by sending a command to both IDs. 3. I have a PX USB and I would like to add the PoC to my system, what should I order? Answer: Order the PoC part # 0SU60020 and special cable part # 5CB For IP Control you don t need to order a cable as the PoC comes with a suitable cable. 4. Can I add remote access and control the power for an Aten 8 port KVM switch I have? Answer: Yes you can by connecting a Minicom IP Control to the KVM switch and adding a PoC. 5. Can I mount the PoC on a rack? Answer: Yes you can. The PoC is designed to be rackmountable. 6. I have software that controls my target; can I add to it control of the PoC? Answer: Yes. You can implement the open protocol and control the PoC via serial connection. Minicom KVM IT Remote Access. Simply Managed 13

14 7. Technical Specifications Electrical Rating Input Voltage VAC Input Frequency 44 66Hz Max. Output Current 10A Connectors Input Receptacle C14 Output Power Cable C cm Cable Communication Ports IrDA Transmit & Receive Communication Protocol Standard RS232 Baud Rate 1200bps Distance 4 8m LED Indicator Green LED Input Power Status Red LED Output Power Status Operation & Environment Operating Temperature 0 to 50 degree C Relative Humidity 0-95% Storage Temperature -15 to 50 degree C Plastic enclosure Size 92 x 42 x 29.50mm/3.62 x 1.68 x 1.16inches 6. Ordering & Shipping Information P/N Product name UPC CODE 0SU60020 Power on Cable SU60024 Bulk Kit of 4 PoC SU70068 PX USB + PoC CB00615 PX PoC Cable The package contains the following: 1 x Basic Power on Cable unit 1 x Transmitter unit 1 x Bracket 1 x QIG Minicom KVM IT Remote Access. Simply Managed 14

15 8. Protocol: RS232 control protocol When PoCs are connected to the IP Control or the PX, you use the PoC web interface to configure the PoCs. For standalone applications, you use the PoC Utility or a standard hyperterminal to send commands to the PoCs. The syntax for the commands is as follows: Switch on ID X basic unit with ID number X will switch on. ^MS005xxx,I M : Minicom S : Switch 005 : xxx,i length xxx : ID I : Turn ON Switch off ID X basic unit with ID number X will switch off. ^MS005xxx,O M : Minicom S : Switch 005 : xxx,i length xxx : ID O : Turn OFF Reboot ID X Time Y basic unit with ID number X will switch off and after Y second it will switch on. ^MR007xxx,yyy M : Minicom R : Reboot 007 : xxx,yyy length xxx : ID yyy : yyy second Change ID to Y the connected basic unit ID number will be change to number Y ^MC007xxx,zzz M : Minicom C : Change ID 007 : xxx,zzz length xxx : ID zzz : Change to number zzz System auto number X in case of cascaded basic units the first one will get ID number X the next one will get ID number X+1 and so on. ^MA003xxx M : Minicom A : Auto Number 003 : xxx length xxx : The first one ID number Polling ID X Time Y basic unit with ID number X will blink red LED about Y second.. ^MP007xxx,yyy M : Minicom P : Polling 007 : xxx,yyy length xxx : ID yyy : yyy second Minicom KVM IT Remote Access. Simply Managed 15

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