ServerTech Commander PT40 Solutions

As enterprises increase the ratio of servers and network gear to IT & network administration, the ability to access, control and fix problems associated with remote IT equipment significantly increases. Enterprises that need remote branch office reboot access and customer premises equipment (CPE) have an even greater need for remote BIOS-level access and the ability to reboot each device.

The Sentry Commander PT40 uniquely combines Remote Power Management and Pass-Thru Console Port Access into one enclosure and, uniquely, one interface. Pass-Thru Console Port Access integrates secure, in-band and/or out-of-band asynchronous communications for serial connections to remote devices’ console ports for remote problem determination. Additionally, Pass-Thru Console Port Access can eliminate multiple modems and dial-up lines, or the need for a more costly terminal server.

Remote Power Management of the PT40’s power receptacles allows a network manager to power off/on or reboot servers & network equipment from any location via secure Web, SSH, SNMP or secure out-of-band session for remote branch office reboot access. The network operations center eliminates the need to dispatch field service personnel for manual intervention. Using the PT40, they can quickly restart locked-up remote servers & internetworking devices to ensure that the network is fully operational around the clock.

An additional benefit of the PT40 is a PING command from the “Sentry:” command prompt that is available through telnet, modem, and serial (RS-232) console sessions. This PING command is useful for basic network diagnostics, such as determining whether network link integrity exists, or whether another device on the local or remote network is responsive.

The PT40 is ideal for servers and routers in remote branch offices, providing access to both reboot a remote server or router and connect to its console port to monitor the boot-up process and ensure it returns to an operational state.

Sentry Commander PT40 Remote Outlet Grouping & Control: Assign outlets to a group for control of dual-power supply servers and other gear with a single command. Create an unlimited number of groups with any combination of outlets associated to each group.

Sentry Commander PT40 Power-up Sequencing: Prevent a power in-rush from overloading the power circuit. In the event of a power loss, this key feature prevents all power-outlet receptacles from powering on at once - averting the potential for a power in-rush to blow a fuse or circuit breaker in the data center. Instead, the power-outlet receptacles power-on in two-second intervals, allowing each device to safely boot-up. Power-up sequencing is a default hardware setting. User adjustable.

Sentry Commander PT40 True RMS Input Current Monitoring: Input Current Monitoring in Sentry power products is reported as the cumulative load (in amps) on each power circuit so that data center managers can obtain the data they need to plan their power requirements and to monitor power to their IT equipment. Input Current is reported in Amps and can be viewed locally on the enclosure via an LED Digital Display and remotely, when applicable, via the firmware interface.

Sentry Commander PT40 HTTP/HTTPs Web Configuration & Control: Use the Sentry Web interface to configure each unit, including network settings, outlet naming & grouping, SNMP traps for environmental & power thresholds and firmware updates. Also use the Web interface to control individual or group outlets and monitor environmental conditions. SSL security provides a secure HTTPs connection.

Sentry Commander PT40 SSL Web Browser: Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) is a commonly-used protocol for managing the security of a message transmission on the Internet. SSL is an integral part of most Web browsers (clients) and Web servers. Sentry supports SSLv3/TLSv1.

Sentry Commander PT40 SSH management: Secure Shell (SSH), sometimes known as Secure Socket Shell, is a Unix-based command interface and protocol for securely getting access to a remote device. Sentry supports SSHv2.

Sentry Commander PT40 SNMP Management: The Sentry family of products supports the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). This allows network management systems to use SNMP requests to retrieve information and control power for the individual outlets. The Sentry includes an SNMP v1 agent supporting standard MIB I and MIB II objects. A private enterprise MIB extension (Sentry3 MIB) is also supported to provide remote power control.

Sentry Commander PT40 with LDAP: LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) is a software protocol for enabling anyone to locate organizations, individuals, and other resources such as files and devices in a network, whether on the public Internet or on a corporate intranet.

Sentry firmware code 5.3b and newer includes support for LDAP v3 and is configurable to operate with any Directory Service. It has been tested with these Directory Services:

Sentry Commander PT40 Authentication: 16-character Username & Password required for network administrators & user accounts. Multiple user accounts can be established with access rights only to designated outlets.

Sentry Commander PT40 RS-232 Control: Serial control via any device with a bi-directional serial port, including a PC, laptop, KVM switch, Console Port Access switch, or terminal server.

Sentry Commander PT40 Telnet Management: Telnet is a user command and an underlying TCP/IP protocol for accessing remote computers.

Sentry Commander PT40 Optional Secure Global Modem: An optional field-replaceable global secure modem that supports 56Kbps operation, Call-Back Security, and remote configuration. It is approved for use in 48 countries. Additionally, the internal modem option and Pass-Thru Port Access can eliminate multiple modems and dial-up lines and the need for an expensive terminal server. (Available in Sentry "horizontal" rack-mount models.)

Sentry Commander PT40 Multiple Concurrent Users: Multiple concurrent users allows several users to be logged into a Sentry at the same time. In this way, different users, with access rights to only their equipment, can reboot their device(s) when they need to, without waiting for another user to log out of the Sentry unit.

Sentry Commander PT40 24-Character Outlet Receptacles Names: Use the firmware interface (Web or serial) to edit individual outlet receptacles. Identify each receptacle with the device's serial number, IP address, asset allocation #, department or any other method to individually name outlets.

Sentry Commander PT40 LED Digital Display Input Current Monitor: Easy viewing display on the face of the enclosure that reports the True RMS Power Monitoring of the aggregate load on the power circuit (in amps). The Input Current Display allows installation engineers to verify the real-time current draw on the power circuit. This eliminates the guesswork of estimating the current draw and prevents the costly mistake of: 1) overestimating and requiring extra power drops installed or 2) underestimating and overloading a circuit - putting the enter cabinet at risk if a circuit breaker at the main PDU trips.

Sentry Commander PT40 20-Amp Power Input Support: 20-amp Power Input Support. IEC320/C20 power inlet receptacles supports any power cord with IEC320/C19 power connector (PTCORD-XX).

Sentry Commander PT40 30-Amp Power Input Support: 30-amp Power Input Support. Hard-wired with 10' cord and appropriate L5-30 or L6-30 plug type.

Sentry Commander PT40 Integrate Environmental Monitoring: The EMCU integrates easily with the Commander PT40, or other Sentry Remote Power Manager. Locate the EMCU in an equipment cabinet with a PT40, link it to the PT40 and view temperature, humidity, water sensing and dry contact closures from the same PT40 interface you use to manage & monitor the power.

Sentry Commander PT40 Remote Power Control: Individual or group outlet remote power control to cycle power and reboot any selected server(s) or other network device(s). Use TCP/IP (HTTP, HTTPS, SSH, Telnet, SNMP) or RS-232 to communicate with each Sentry and rectify locked-up network devices.

Sentry Commander PT40 Specifications
Item #	Available Input Voltages	Description	Dimensions

PT40-H404-1-02	100-120V 50-60Hz	Sentry Commander PT40 >(4) Remotely managed receptacles >(4)Pass-thru console ports (RJ12)	1.75” (H) 17.2” (W) 8.0” (D)
PT40-H404-2-02	208-240V 60Hz	Sentry Commander PT40 >(4) Remotely managed receptacles >(4)Pass-thru console ports (RJ12)	1.75” (H) 17.2” (W) 8.0” (D)
Options
KIT-0002	DB25 M adapter and RJ12-toRJ12 Straight thru modular data cable
Option C-HPT	Global Secure Modem 56K bps
CAB-1413	RJ12-to-RJ45 Sentry to Cisco/Sun data cable
CAB-1414	RJ12-to-RJ45 Sentry to Cabletron data cable
EMCU-1-1	Environmental Monitoring Control Unit with Temp & Humidity Probe- 10’
EMTH-1-1	Temperature & Humidity Probe- 10’
EMWS-1-1	Water Sensor Probe- 15’
Technical Specs
Security >SSH2, SSLv3/TLSv1, MD5, Active Directory w/LDAPv3 >16-character username/password authentication >Individual accounts with restricted access rights
Standard Adapter Kit >(1) RJ12-to-DB9 Female >(1) RJ12-to-DB9 Male >(1) RJ12-to-DB25 Female >(1) RJ12-to-DB25 Male >(4) RJ12-to-RJ12 (6P6C) Crossover/Rolled Data Cables(7’)
Communications Access >RS-232 direct serial connection/External modem >Internal Modem 56 Kbps >10/100 BaseT Ethernet TCP/IP >Half-duplex/Full-duplex
Communications Interface >Speeds: 1200,2400,4800,9600,19200,3840,57600 >Pass-Thru Console Ports must be set at the same speed as the Sentry
Pass-Thru Console Ports >6-pin RJ12 1= Signal Ground 2= Device Ready-In/DSR 3= Data-In/RD 4= Data-Out/TD 5= Device Ready-Out 6= Signal Ground
User Interface >Command Line Interface and HTML GUI for power management and configuration >Telnet/ANSI/VT 100 terminal emulation for command-line and pass-thru
Conformance & Agency Certifications >US & Canada (cTUVus mark) to UL 60950-1:200 and CAN/CSA 22.2 No. 60950-1-03 >European Union (TUVGS mark) to EN 60950-1:2001

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Sentry Commander PT40

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