Eaton Advanced Enclosure Power Distribution Unit (ePDU) User Manual

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Eaton Advanced ePDU User’s Guide P-164000042—Rev 1 www.eaton.com/ePDU 96Chapter 9 Maintenance and TroubleshootingThis section explains maintenance functions for the Eaton Advanced Enclosure Power Distribution Unit (ePDU),including:l Preventive maintenancel Equipment disposall Network Management Card firmware upgradel TroubleshootingPreventive MaintenanceFor the best preventive maintenance, keep the area around the ePDU clean and dust-free. If the atmosphereis very dusty, clean the outside of the system with a vacuum cleaner. For full life, keep the ePDU at an ambienttemperature of 25°C (77°F).Equipment DisposalContact your local recycling or hazardous waste center for information on proper disposal of the used ePDU.CAUTIONDo not discard waste electrical or electronic equipment (WEEE) in the trash. For proper disposal,contact your local recycling/reuse or hazardous waste center.Network Management Card Firmware UpgradeThe Network Management Card firmware upgrade process allows you to maintain the most current NetworkManagement Card firmware by updating the Network Management Card with new or enhanced features andapplying periodic bug fixes.To begin the upgrade process, the Network Management Card must be in the appropriate Operation mode toaccept the new firmware upgrade files. You can initiate the appropriate Firmware Upgrade mode remotely usinguser interface software. You can also reconfigure dual in-line package (DIP) switches on the ePDU front paneland force the Network Management Card into Firmware Upgrade mode locally.The new firmware files are uploaded from the Local Area Network (LAN) using an MS-DOS File TransferProtocol (FTP). To transfer the new firmware version file to the appropriate Network Management Card, youmust know the IPv4 or IPv6 address of the Network Management Card you are preparing to upgrade. Thisaddress is required whether you enable the Firmware Upgrade mode remotely or locally.To upgrade the Network Management Card firmware:1. Enable the Firmware Upgrade mode remotely or locally.2. Upload the new version firmware files using the FTP.3. Exit Firmware Upgrade mode and return to normal operation by restarting the Network ManagementCard.For the most current firmware upgrade files, visit http://powerquality.eaton.com/Support/SoftwareDrivers.NOTE The ePDU does not contain any serviceable parts.