Liebert MP-C5120 quick start Configuration with Opencomms EM, Assign AN IP Address

LIEBERT MP™ ADVANCED POWER STRIPS

QUICK-START GUIDE: OPENCOMMS EM OR MP ADVANCED ACCESS SERVER

WHAT’S INCLUDED

Make sure you have all the items that should be included with your Liebert MP Advanced Power Strip. If any item is missing or damaged in shipping, file a damage claim immediately—see the user manual for details.

•RJ-45 to RJ-45 configuration cable, 5 ft. (1.5m)

•RJ-45 to DB9 adapter for configuration cable

•2 mounting brackets and 4 screws

•Quick-start guide

	Serial Ports - Connect either
DCN Power Port	to Power Strip EIA-232 Port
	DCN	Sensor	Sensor Modem	Serial	Serial	Ethernet
		2	1	2	1

Ethernet Port

Liebert OpenComms EM

(EM PDU Controller)

Liebert MP

Advanced

Power Strip

(MP-C5120)

Mounting Bracket on either side

POWER 1 3 5 8 EIA-232 EIA-232 Port

2 4 6 8

CONFIGURATION WITH OPENCOMMS EM

1.Connect power to the DCN port on the OpenComms EM and to your MP Advanced Power Strip.

2.Connect the six-wire end of the serial cable provided with the OpenComms EM to the EIA-232 port of your MP Advanced Power Strip.

3.Connect the other end (eight-wire) of the serial cable to either Serial 1 or Serial 2 of the OpenComms EM.

4.Connect a straight-through CAT5 Ethernet cable from your network to the Ethernet port on the back of the OpenComms EM.

ASSIGN AN IP ADDRESS

NOTE

These steps must be done on the same network segment where the OpenComms EM is connected.

If your network uses static IP addresses and your computer has a Windows operating system, follow the steps below. Otherwise, consult the OpenComms EM user manual (SL-28210).

1.Obtain an IP address for the OpenComms EM from your network administrator.

2.Insert the OpenComms EM CD in your computer’s CD drive.

3.Click on the Start button, then on Run, then Browse to the file IPSET.exe on the CD and click Open.

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