Page 3 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; Create a Rack PDU Array; RPC2 C
i TABLE OF CONTENTS S YMBOLS U SED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1.0 I NTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 1.1...
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ii 4.8 System Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 4.8.1 System Tab—Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 4.8.2 Syst...
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iii FIGURES Figure 1 RPC2 communications module ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Figure 2 RPC2 communications module in an MPH2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Figure 3 Ra...
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Page 7 - Symbols Used; Emerson; YMBOLS; Table 1; Indicates the principal On/Off switch is in the On position.
Symbols Used 1 Emerson ® RPC2 ™ S YMBOLS U SED The following symbols may appear in the documentation or on the product. Table 1 Symbols on RPC2 communications module and documentation Symbol Meaning High Temperature Alerts the user where the enclosure temperature may exceed 158°F (70°C) while operat...
Page 8 - Introduction; NTRODUCTION; Features and Benefits
Introduction Emerson ® RPC2 ™ 2 1.0 I NTRODUCTION The RPC2 communications module is a network interface module that provides network connectivity to the Liebert ® rack PDU family of products. The RPC2 (Rack PDU card) is factory-installed installed in managed versions of Emerson Network Power’s MPH2 ...
Page 10 - Ports on the RPC2; The module has six ports designated by icons (see; included) to the Network port. Connect that cable to the network.; Figure 1
Introduction Emerson ® RPC2 ™ 4 1.2 Ports on the RPC2 The module has six ports designated by icons (see Figure 1 ). Connect an Ethernet cable (not included) to the Network port. Connect that cable to the network. Figure 1 RPC2 communications module ports Table 2 RPC2 communications module port icons...
Page 11 - Installation; NSTALLATION; Getting Started; Power; Contents; and; Figure 2; RPC2 Communications Module Kit Contents; Field-Installation of an RPC2 Communications Module; into the card bay. Secure it with the provided screws.; NOTE
Installation 5 Emerson ® RPC2 ™ 2.0 I NSTALLATION 2.1 Getting Started The RPC2 communications module should be factory-installed on Liebert and Emerson Network Power ® rack PDU’s. If it is being field-installed, refer to 2.1.1 - RPC2 Communications Module Kit Contents and 2.1.2 - Required Cables to ...
Page 12 - Configure an RPC2 Communications Module for Static IP; admin; Table 3; IP Address; Laptop Computer
Installation Emerson ® RPC2 ™ 6 2.3 Configure an RPC2 Communications Module for Static IP The RPC2 communications module is factory-set for DHCP, making it ready for service immediately. The module can be configured for operation on a network using static IP or BootP.To configure a module for a netw...
Page 13 - User Level Privileges; Authorization > Change Password; Save Icon
Installation 7 Emerson ® RPC2 ™ 2.4 User Level Privileges The RPC2 communications module permits four user levels: • Administrator—can configure and control all rack PDU’s in the system• Power User—can configure rack PDU’s; no receptacle control• Appliance—can view rack PDU’s; no configuration or co...
Page 14 - Figure 3
Installation Emerson ® RPC2 ™ 8 2.5 Create a Rack PDU Array ™ Up to four MPH2 or Liebert MPX rack PDU’s may be integrated into a Rack PDU Array, which permits central control and monitoring of each rack PDU through a single Web interface. Each rack PDU must have an RPC2 communications module install...
Page 16 - Monitoring and Configuration Overview; ONITORING; Liebert Rack PDU Monitoring Structure; MPH2 where it is installed.
Monitoring and Configuration Overview Emerson ® RPC2 ™ 10 3.0 M ONITORING AND C ONFIGURATION O VERVIEW 3.1 Liebert Rack PDU Monitoring Structure Liebert Rack PDUs are managed at three levels: • Rack PDU Level —provides aggregate input power monitoring of rack PDU’s • Branch Level —provides status in...
Page 17 - Liebert Rack PDU Viewing and Browsing; In; Figure 4; Summary Tab components
Monitoring and Configuration Overview 11 Emerson ® RPC2 ™ 3.3 Liebert Rack PDU Viewing and Browsing This manual covers the following methods of viewing and browsing information on a Liebert Rack PDU. Control functions are available via the Web interface but not with the RPC BDM. 3.3.1 Summary Tab Th...
Page 18 - Communications Module via the Web Interface; for details on using PDU Explorer.; instance, the Measurements tab is not shown.; Figure 5; for detailed information on using Device; Table 6
Monitoring and Configuration Overview Emerson ® RPC2 ™ 12 3.3.2 PDU Explorer Overview PDU Explorer is Web-based software that displays a hierarchical view of the system. The PDU Explorer permits browsing components starting at the PDU level, through to the branches of the PDU, and down to the recept...
Page 19 - Figure 6; Events Tab screen; Details about
Monitoring and Configuration Overview 13 Emerson ® RPC2 ™ Figure 6 Device Explorer screen 3.3.4 Events Tab Overview The Events tab lists events that have occurred on the MPH2 system, with more recent events at the top of the list. When the number of events exceeds the limit of 1024, the oldest event...
Page 20 - Figure 8; System Tab screen; Figure 9
Monitoring and Configuration Overview Emerson ® RPC2 ™ 14 3.3.5 System Tab Overview The System tab is the control and configuration center for the RPC2 rack communications module. Pages on the tab permit updatinge firmware, joining networks, setting security levels, adding and removing users, settin...
Page 21 - Accessing an RPC2 Communications Module via the Web Interface; PDU being viewed through the RPC2 communications module.; Web Interface Overview for Administrators; Enter; button. The Web interface opens automatically to the; Summary; in; Content Area; Input Measurement
Accessing an RPC2 Communications Module via the Web Interface 15 Emerson ® RPC2 ™ 4.0 A CCESSING AN RPC2 C OMMUNICATIONS M ODULE VIA THE W EB I NTERFACE Emerson’s RPC2 communications module can be accessed with a Web browser once it is connected to a network. The browser obtains direct access to the...
Page 22 - Summary Tab; Click the Summary tab (; PDU Status; heading to open it in the PDU Explorer tab (refer to; Figure 11 Summary tab
Accessing an RPC2 Communications Module via the Web Interface Emerson ® RPC2 ™ 16 4.2 Summary Tab Click the Summary tab ( Figure 11 ) to view recent events as well as rack PDU status information. This tab gives access to a rack PDU’s ID, status, number of receptacles and how many are turned On as we...
Page 23 - PDU Explorer Tab; Figure 12 PDU Explorer main page
Accessing an RPC2 Communications Module via the Web Interface 17 Emerson ® RPC2 ™ 4.3 PDU Explorer Tab The PDU Explorer displays data from connected equipment, starting with the rack PDU view at the highest level, allowing users to browse down one level to view branches, then another to view the rec...
Page 24 - Figure 13 PDU Explorer tabs: Measurements; The PDU Explorer’s Status tab presents the condition of the MPH2.
Accessing an RPC2 Communications Module via the Web Interface Emerson ® RPC2 ™ 18 4.3.1 PDU Explorer Tabs: Measurements The PDU Explorer’s Measurements tab presents available data about the rack PDU. At the system level and PDU level, the page permits resetting energy for the PDU or for a branch. At...
Page 25 - Figure 14 PDU Explorer tabs: Status; Clicking a rack PDU will open its branch page.
Accessing an RPC2 Communications Module via the Web Interface 19 Emerson ® RPC2 ™ Figure 14 PDU Explorer tabs: Status 4.3.3 PDU Explorer Tabs: Settings The PDU Explorer’s Settings tab permits entering a customized name for a PDU or receptacle, setting how long the PDU delays before power is availabl...
Page 26 - Figure 15 PDU Explorer tabs: Settings; whether the sensor contact is open or closed.
Accessing an RPC2 Communications Module via the Web Interface Emerson ® RPC2 ™ 20 Figure 15 PDU Explorer tabs: Settings 4.3.4 PDU Explorer Tabs: Settings-Controlling Sensors Sensor information is displayed on the RPC2 communications module’s Main Page. Clicking on a displayed sensor opens the PDU Ex...
Page 28 - Figure 17 Change a sensor value; Put a check
Accessing an RPC2 Communications Module via the Web Interface Emerson ® RPC2 ™ 22 To edit sensor information:1. Put a checkmark, ✔ , in the box to the left of the portion to be changed. 2. Click the Edit icon • If assigning a label: Enter the new label (the default is the sensor’s serial number).• I...
Page 29 - PDU Explorer—Branch information; Table 7; Table 8; Item
Accessing an RPC2 Communications Module via the Web Interface 23 Emerson ® RPC2 ™ Click the PDU Explorer tab to view all connected rack PDU’s. Each rack PDU is displayed along with its summary information. Energy can be reset by checking the box next to a rack PDU then clicking either the Reset All ...
Page 30 - PDU Explorer—Receptacle Information; Clicking a branch will open its receptacle page.; Table 9
Accessing an RPC2 Communications Module via the Web Interface Emerson ® RPC2 ™ 24 To edit a branch:1. Log in with the privileges required to change these settings.2. From the PDU Explorer tab, click the rack PDU with the branch to be edited.3. Highlight the branch to be edited by clicking in one of ...
Page 31 - Edit; Save; , to make the change or click the; Cancel; icon
Accessing an RPC2 Communications Module via the Web Interface 25 Emerson ® RPC2 ™ The Measurements tab displays the receptacle’s current, voltage, real power, apparent power, power factor, energy and crest factor information. The Status tab displays whether the receptacle is within acceptable limits...
Page 32 - Device Explorer; ) in the box or boxes next to receptacles and then use the icons; Figure 19 Device Explorer tab; Noncritical group name.; Noncritical Group; added by a user with administrative privileges.
Accessing an RPC2 Communications Module via the Web Interface Emerson ® RPC2 ™ 26 4.6 Device Explorer The Device Explorer tab permits viewing the status of all receptacles on a rack PDU. As with the PDU Explorer, place a check mark ( ✔ ) in the box or boxes next to receptacles and then use the icons...
Page 33 - Figure 20 Receptacle group screen; Create a Receptacle Group; Edit Group; A list of all receptacles will be displayed.
Accessing an RPC2 Communications Module via the Web Interface 27 Emerson ® RPC2 ™ Figure 20 Receptacle group screen Create a Receptacle Group 1. Navigate to the Device Explorer tab.2. Click the Edit Group icon. A list of all receptacles will be displayed. 3. Put a checkmark ( ✔ ) beside each recepta...
Page 34 - Events Tab; Download; System Tab; Figure 23 System tab; Support
Accessing an RPC2 Communications Module via the Web Interface Emerson ® RPC2 ™ 28 4.7 Events Tab Click the Events tab to see a list of rack PDU events. Use the drop-down menus to filter events.Events can be configured for SNMP Traps, Syslog, Email and SMS in the System Tab.Click the Download icon at...
Page 35 - Devices; seconds to clear and the X should change to a white checkmark (
Accessing an RPC2 Communications Module via the Web Interface 29 Emerson ® RPC2 ™ 4.8.2 System Tab—Devices Click Devices in the System tab navigation tree to view a read-only page about the MPH2 rack PDU and the RPC2 communications module. Available information includes the System Name (user- specif...
Page 36 - Network
Accessing an RPC2 Communications Module via the Web Interface Emerson ® RPC2 ™ 30 4.8.4 System Tab—Firmware Update Firmware updates may be downloaded from the Downloads section of the Emerson Network Power ® Web site ( www.emerson.com ). Once downloaded, the update may be applied to all RPC2 communi...
Page 38 - Notification
Accessing an RPC2 Communications Module via the Web Interface Emerson ® RPC2 ™ 32 Notification The RPC2 communications module will generate notifications for a wide variety of events. It can be configured to direct or store those event notifications for immediate use or for analysis later. To config...
Page 39 - Datalog
Accessing an RPC2 Communications Module via the Web Interface 33 Emerson ® RPC2 ™ To configure e-mail and SMS event consolidation: 1. From the side navigation bar of the System tab, click Notification>Messaging>Customize Message . 2. Under Configure Email/SMS Event Consolidation , check the bo...
Page 40 - Backup and Restore; LGP MIB must also be enabled to enable system notify traps.
Accessing an RPC2 Communications Module via the Web Interface Emerson ® RPC2 ™ 34 Backup and Restore An administrator can configure an FTP site to backup a configuration file or restore configuration from a backup file. To configure where the backup will be stored:1. Log in with the privileges requi...
Page 41 - SNMPv3 Access; Parameter; access to any host computer.
Accessing an RPC2 Communications Module via the Web Interface 35 Emerson ® RPC2 ™ SNMPv1/v2 Access From the side navigation bar of the System tab, click SNMP-v1/v2 Access to configure the SNMP v1/v2 communities settings. Up to 20 devices can be configured with permission to access the RPC2 communica...
Page 42 - SNMPv1/v2 trap descriptions; SNMPv3 traps descriptions
Accessing an RPC2 Communications Module via the Web Interface Emerson ® RPC2 ™ 36 SNMPv1/v2 Traps An administrator can configure up to 20 users to receive notifications from the RPC2 communications module, identified by IP address or hostname, trap listen port and community string. To configure SNMP...
Page 43 - Remote Servers; From the side navigation bar of the System tab, click
Accessing an RPC2 Communications Module via the Web Interface 37 Emerson ® RPC2 ™ 4.8.6 Authentication Authentication can be performed locally or on a remote Kerberos, LDAP, Radius or TACACS+ authentication server. If the rack PDU is managed by an Avocent ® DSView server, DSView authentication is al...
Page 44 - Groups; Only one group may be modified at a time.
Accessing an RPC2 Communications Module via the Web Interface Emerson ® RPC2 ™ 38 To configure a TACACS+ authentication server: 1. From the side navigation bar of the System tab, click Authentication>Remote Servers>TACACS+ . 2. Enter the IP addresses for the First Authentication Server and Fir...
Page 46 - Users; From the System tab’s navigation tree, click
Accessing an RPC2 Communications Module via the Web Interface Emerson ® RPC2 ™ 40 Users From the User Names page, an administrator can add or delete users and change user passwords. To add a user: 1. From the System tab’s navigation tree, click Authorization>Users . 2. Click the Create Local User...
Page 47 - PTIONAL; or; Orientation of the RPC BDM; Figure 24 Vertical or horizontal orientation; - Connect the RPC BDM to the RPC2 Communications Module; Liebert MPX; Hold down when
RPC BDM ™ (Optional) 41 Emerson ® RPC2 ™ 5.0 RPC BDM ™ (O PTIONAL ) The RPC BDM is a small monitoring device that displays data from an MPH2, Liebert MPX ™ or Liebert MPH ™ units through a connection to an RPC2 communications module. The unit provides another way to browse PDU data using the PDU Exp...
Page 48 - Figure 25 Liebert RPC ports for use with RPC BDM; To Initialize Emerson’s RPC2 in a Network Environment:; - Configure an RPC2 Communications Module for Static; Connect the RPC BDM to the RPC2 Communications Module; Placement of the RPC BDM; Display Port; Side Port
RPC BDM ™ (Optional) Emerson ® RPC2 ™ 42 5.2.1 Set the IP Address for the RPC2 The RPC2 and the RPC BDM may be used on a network or on stand-alone rack PDU’s. Either mode requires initializing the RPC2 with an IP address before the RPC BDM can display data.Follow the appropriate steps to initialize ...
Page 49 - Navigation Tips; Figure 26 RPC BDM navigation icons; RPC BDM Operation; Explorer
RPC BDM ™ (Optional) 43 Emerson ® RPC2 ™ 5.4 Navigation Tips The RPC BDM has a scroll button for navigation (see Figure 24 ). To navigate and select items: • Use the scroll button to move the cursor to highlight an item on the screen.• Depress the scroll button to select the highlighted item. Figure...
Page 50 - Types of Data Available at PDU, Branch and Receptacle Levels; bottom right corner of the screen, shown below left.; RPC BDM: PDU Explorer; branches, then down another level to the receptacle view.; Monitoring data available on the RPC BDM via PDU Explorer; Graph of power utilization
RPC BDM ™ (Optional) Emerson ® RPC2 ™ 44 5.5.2 Types of Data Available at PDU, Branch and Receptacle Levels The following table shows the types of data available at each level. 5.5.3 Viewing Active Events When an event is detected, the display switches to the PDU view with an Active Events icon in t...
Page 51 - PDU view components
RPC BDM ™ (Optional) 45 Emerson ® RPC2 ™ 5.6.1 View PDU Data To view data for a PDU: • Select a PDU number in the bottom left corner. The selected number will be highlighted.• The screen displays information for the selected PDU. The example below shows data for PDU #1, one of two PDUs that are comm...
Page 52 - Branch view components; On
RPC BDM ™ (Optional) Emerson ® RPC2 ™ 46 5.6.2 View Branch Data The availability of branch information depends on the capabilities of the PDU. Branch information and PDU information are the same for rack PDU’s without branch management; that information is seen at the PDU view level.To view data for...
Page 53 - Receptacle view components
RPC BDM ™ (Optional) 47 Emerson ® RPC2 ™ 5.6.3 View Receptacle Data The availability of receptacle information depends on the capabilities of the PDU.To view data for a receptacle: • Select a receptacle number in the bottom left corner. The selected number will be highlighted.• The screen displays i...
Page 54 - RPC BDM: Receptacle Information; cle Data; Receptacle 1; View Receptacle
RPC BDM ™ (Optional) Emerson ® RPC2 ™ 48 5.7 RPC BDM: Receptacle Information The RPC BDM displays a list of all receptacles on a single rack PDU.To access the receptacle list: • Select the Information icon in the Receptacle view, shown below left.• Select the Receptacle to be viewed, below right. • ...
Page 55 - Liebert SN; IEBERT; ENSOR; Integrated sensors; MODULAR SENSOR
Liebert SN ™ Sensor Installation (Optional) 49 Emerson ® RPC2 ™ 6.0 L IEBERT SN ™ S ENSOR I NSTALLATION (O PTIONAL ) The RPC2 is designed to monitor Liebert SN integrated and modular sensors. • Integrated sensors are attached to a single cable. These Liebert SN sensors are available in several varie...
Page 56 - Connect the Sensor; Each sensor is shipped with a cable to connect to the Liebert SN; Use this port; existing in a string prior to adding the new sensor.
Liebert SN ™ Sensor Installation (Optional) Emerson ® RPC2 ™ 50 6.4 Connect the Sensor Each sensor is shipped with a cable to connect to the Liebert SN ™ port on your Liebert product. The RPC2 (Rack PDU Card) must be installed before the sensor can be connected (see 2.0 - Installation for more infor...
Page 57 - Confirm the Module Change; Address; have been added or removed but not yet acknowledged.; Acknowledge; Configure the Sensor; Element; Control tab, then make other configuration changes as needed.
Liebert SN ™ Sensor Installation (Optional) 51 Emerson ® RPC2 ™ 6.5 Confirm the Module Change After connecting the sensor, you must acknowledge the change via the Web interface before the sensor may be monitored. You will need the sensor address recorded in 6.2 - Record the Sensor Address . First co...
Page 58 - RPC2 Communications Module Icons; OMMUNICATIONS; Icon; SMS
RPC2 Communications Module Icons Emerson ® RPC2 ™ 52 7.0 RPC2 C OMMUNICATIONS M ODULE I CONS Icon Description Icon Description SaveSystem OKNormal Operation Download Cancel/Alarm/Unacknowledged Change Export Abnormal Operation Flush Reset Energy Mixed State of Receptacles Enable Receptacle Power Ope...
Page 59 - Specifications; PECIFICATIONS; Electrical and physical specifications
Specifications 53 Emerson ® RPC2 ™ 8.0 S PECIFICATIONS Table 18 Electrical and physical specifications Parameter Limits Voltage 7-12VDC Power 4W Maximum Operating Temperature Range, °F (°C) 41 to 140 (5 to +60) Ambient Storage Temperature Range, °F (°C) -4 to 140 (-20 to +60) Relative Humidity 0% to...
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