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1. User name Liebert x Password System Status Normal Operation Remember my password Nate The maximum length of the entry is 128 ch and punctuation Heset Configuration Categories i Update Firmware Connect l Rack PDU TFTP Equipment Server 0 0 0 0 To Information Factory Defaults ran ES Update Filename Uninitialized n L etwork Settings lt n m 3 The Connect To box above right opens with a prompt to enter the Administrator user name and password both case sensitive a User name default is Liebert b Password default is Liebert Specify TFTP Server and Upgrade Filename and Reboot the Card 4 Click the Edit button in the right pane 5 Select options as needed and refer to the following guide to change any settings Table 54 Firmware update settings Web Parameter Description The IP address of the TFTP server for example 192 168 0 125 Port that the TFTP server is using typically 69 coo Name of the firmware update file 128 characters maximum including spaces and punctuation This is the file with the extension epm downloaded in 13 5 3 Download the Firmware Upgrade File to the Computer 6 After making changes click Save then click Restart in the left pane to reboot the card 85 Liebert RPC Firmware Upgra
2. Mem Item Description Purpose Displays an icon to indicate the type of component selected branch in this example as well as the branch ID which is in the format 4 Component Identification PDU Branch See 5 2 Rack PDU Component ID for details Power Utilization Graphically displays the approximate power utilization of the selected Graph components 5 B 224 Displays the amperage ofthe selected module the amperage Displays the amperage ofthe selected module the selected module Voltage Power 4 izar seu sn Apparent Power Displays voltage power and apparent power for the selected branch Branch ID Number Select a given branch to view its information wn Select to view information about the selected branch See example of Information i y N il branch level information screen below NS Up One Level Move up one level in this example from branch to PDU view D On Off status Displays an icon to indicate whether the module is On I or Off Q Example of branch MH MPRBRMA AEED4O1 2 level information B T A er 41 4 dd Phase L1 L2 IF 12642021204 Rating 264 MAC ID E6668 1 0 86 84 LT View IP 8 MAC address information 75 Liebert RPC RPC BDM Optional 11 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 numb
3. Restart the card see 9 2 Restarting the Liebert RPC Card After restarting the Rack PDU will have the IP addresses shown in Table 45 Table 46 Web server settings Description amp Valid Settings Eden Select the PDU position 1 through 4 for the PDU that is currently connected When finished proceed to Step 3 in Section 1 3 to make the proper cable connections between the Rack PDUs 67 Liebert RPC Support Tab Options and Operations 10 0 SUPPORT TAB OPTIONS AND OPERATIONS Support data includes identifying information for the Liebert RPC card as well as events and parameters available for the Liebert equipment 10 1 Liebert RPC Card Information The identifying information for the Liebert RPC card includes the MAC address model serial number firmware version and other data To view Liebert RPC card information Click on the Support tab then Summary in the left pane The Liebert RPC card information appears in the right pane Support tab EMERSON Liebert Network Power monitor control configure support E Rack PDU Information Apport Listing in Uninitialized Item Waue Uninitialized right pane rapa SystemName Unmtiaized OOOO 126 4 203 221 Location Uninitialized Description Uninitialized ice eb Contact Uninitialized Normal Operation Manufacturer Emerson Network Power Agent Model Liebert Rack PDU Agent App Firmware Version 4 640 6 Agent App Firmware Label R
4. Click on the Ratings subtab The viewing area in the right pane displays the data shown below and described in Table 19 5 EMERSON Liebert Network Powel monitor control configure support Rack PDU Information cmo Uninitialized select a sensor to view Uninitialized ID Type Label Value Status Uninitialized 1 1 Temperature 8000000005E 36542 dr E m Y 126 4 203 227 System Status Normal Operation Sensor 8000000005E365 Serial 8000000005E36542 Monitor status events settings ratings k ve Events Ratings and Information Value Units ceptacle Sequence System Assigned Label SNSR 1 1 DU era Auxiliary Sensor Measurement Type Temperature ce Explorer Sensor Serial Number EX der lodule Changes Sensor Serial Number 8000000005E36542 sors o i bd s I gt Table 19 Sensors Ratings subtab elements Element Descriptio O O S Rangs g Displays the name of the parameter such as System Assigned Label Information Displays the selected sensor measurement value If empty Value data is not configured Displays the selected component units i e the established measure used as the standard If the Units field is empty the unit information is not applicable 27 Liebert RPC Control Tab Options and Operations 8 0 CONTROL TAB OPTIONS AND OPERATIONS The Control tab provides password protected access to control functions available for the PDU such as naming
5. 9 10 Rack PDU Array This process automatically assigns the IP addresses and subnet masks shown in Table 3 for Rack PDU 2 3 and 4 Table 3 IP addresses in a Rack PDU Array Position in Rack PDU Array IP Address Rack PDU 1 Rack PDU 2 Rack PDU 3 Rack PDU 4 Expansion Management Port 192 168 1 10 192 168 1 6 192 168 1 2 192 168 1 14 LAN Port User configured 192 168 1 9 192 168 1 5 192 168 1 1 are ee ___ 955 255 255 252 255 255 255 252 255 255 255 252 255 255 255 252 Click the Configure tab then click Network Settings at left When prompted for a user name and password enter Liebert for both case sensitive Click OK then read the message in the next window 7 Click Edit in the right pane The default Speed Duplex for the Ethernet port is Auto automatic To change this choose from the Speed Duplex drop down list e Choose the Boot Mode Static or BootP The default is DHCP 8 Click Save to save any changes or Reset to cancel A Notice window displays a reminder to reinitialize the card Click OK 9 Make other changes as needed in the Configure tab see 9 0 Configure Tab Options and Operations for more information 10 To complete the configuration click Restart in the left pane then click the Restart button in the right pane to commit the changes and reboot the card Liebert RPC 8 Liebert RPC Installation 11 After the Rack PDU Array is configured as shown in Table 3 use Table 4 to make changes
6. Normal Operation Table 18 Element Rack PDU Information Liebert monitor control configure support Sensors Select a sensor to view ID Type Label Value Status ID O 1 1 Temperature 8000000005E36542 Jt DG E NE EN SNSR 1 1 PDU 1 MPX Rack PDU Sensor 8000000005E355 Serial 8000000005E36542 status events settings ratings Supported Settings Value Units emperature Sensor User Assigned Label 8000000005E36542 emperature Sensor Asset Tag 01 emperature Sensor Asset Tag 02 Over Temperature Alarm Threshold 36 C Over Temperature Warning Threshold C Under Temperature Warning Threshold 20 i C Under Temperature Alarm Threshold 18 C rm tl al Sensors Settings subtab elements Description Supported Settings Displays settings currently being monitored for the selected sensor Displays the selected sensor measurement value If empty Value data is not configured Units Displays the selected component units i e the established measure used as the standard If the Units field is empty the unit information is not applicable Liebert RPC 26 Monitor Tab Options and Operations 7 6 4 Monitor Tab Sensors Ratings Subtab The Ratings subtab displays item ratings and related information for the selected sensor Click on the Monitor tab at the top of the window Click on Sensors in the left pane Select the sensor in the right pane
7. 0 0 00 00 ccc RR eee eens 18 PDU Explorer Settings subtab elements ccc eee eens 19 PDU Explorer Ratings subtab elements o o 20 Device Explorer components 25 2 cure ad ek Seid eee EDU d E 21 Monitor tab Module Changes elements 0 000 RR Res 22 Monitor tab Sensors elements and parameters 23 Sensors Status subtab elements and parameters llle 24 Sensors Events subtab elements 25 Sensors Settings subtab elements 26 sensors Ratings subtab elements cc ee s 27 Control tdb ODerPatiODS na EE SEDA IA A RES x 28 Control tab Receptacle Sequence elements ccc ec ee ee eee eens 29 PDU Settings tab elements and parameters 30 PDU Commands tab elements and parameters o 31 Branch Settings tab elements and parameters cc ccc eee eee eee 32 Branch Commands tab elements and parameters 0 0000 ce ccc eee ee eee eee 33 Receptacle Settings tab elements and parameters leen 34 Receptacle Commands tab elements and parameters lees 35 Device Explorer Control tab elements 36 Control tab Module Changes elements 37 Sensor Settings tab elements and parameters ee eee eee 38 Boot IP setting S Pati e NA A AN AE A Ae es 44 Domain Name Server settings y dit ed a DE A A ER ARR E RA RR NOE es A 45 Domain Name Server settings 0 ee hh e 46 Time Server
8. Display port Expansion Management port L_ LAN port y to laptop to network 120 2 Lh BTE To Initialize Liebert RPC in a Network Environment 1 Use an Ethernet cable to connect the LAN port to the network 2 Obtain an IP address for the Liebert RPC a If DHCP is used the LAN port will receive an IP address automatically b If DHCP is not used Use an Ethernet cable to connect the Expansion Management port to a laptop Assign a static IP address to the LAN port then click restart to initialize the Liebert RPC as described in Steps 5 10 in 4 2 Configure the Card To Initialize Liebert RPC in Stand Alone Mode Non Networked 1 Use an Ethernet cable to connect the Expansion Management port to a laptop 2 Assign a static IP address to the LAN port then click restart to initialize the Liebert RPC as described in Steps 5 10 in 4 2 Configure the Card After the Liebert RPC 1s initialized the IP address may be viewed on the RPC BDM Proceed to 11 2 2 Connect the RPC BDM to connect the Liebert RPC to the RPC BDM 11 2 2 Connect the RPC BDM To connect the RPC BDM to a Liebert RPC Connect one end of the factory supplied Ethernet cable into the RPC BDM port Connect the other end of the cable into the display port of the Liebert RPC A CAUTION The Ethernet cable MUST be plugged into the Liebert RPC display port Using any other port on the Liebert RPC could cause serious damage Once the PDU is turned
9. EMERSON Liebert Network Power monitor control configure support Rack PDU Information PDU Explorer Uninitialized a Select a PDU to view Uninitialized PDU Label Line Amps Load Load Status Uninitialized Di 11 gt MPX Rack PDU L1 0 1 03 126 4 202 50 1 L2 0 0 0 0 o m Ex 1 L3 0 0 0 0 9 m System Status MPX Rack PDU Normal Operation Control Operation s Receptacle Sequence settings commands PDU Explorer it Device Explorer Parameter E Value Unit Action Module Changes PDU User Assigned Label MPX Rack PL Sensors d PDU Asset Tag 01 PDU Asset Tag 02 Over Current Alarm Threshold L1 80 Over Current Alarm Threshold L2 80 gt p Edit Over Current Alarm Threshold L3 80 Over Current Warn Threshold L1 75 j 7 a O 32 Over Current Warn Threshold L2 HL o o Over Current Warn Threshold L3 Low Current Alarm Threshold L1 0 o o o Low Current Alarm Threshold L2 y SS RO ER zl o E o Low Current Alarm Threshold L3 Table 22 PDU Settings tab elements and parameters Eemm ee O O User Assigned This label is a name for the selected component that appears in the Web interface The Search tool Label uses this
10. Ensuring The High Availability Of Mission Critical Data And Applications Emerson Network Power a business of Emerson NYSE EMR is the global leader in enabling Business Critical Continuity from grid to chip for telecommunication networks data centers health care and industrial facilities Emerson Network Power provides innovative solutions and expertise in areas including AC and DC power and precision cooling systems embedded computing and power integrated racks and enclosures power switching and controls infrastructure management and connectivity All solutions are supported globally by local Emerson Network Power service technicians Liebert AC power precision cooling and monitoring products and services from Emerson Network Power deliver Efficiency Without Compromise by helping customers optimize their data center infrastructure to reduce costs and deliver high availability While every precaution has been taken to ensure the accuracy and completeness of this literature Liebert Corporation assumes no responsibility and disclaims all liability for damages resulting from use of this information or for any errors or omissions O 2009 Liebert Corporation All rights reserved throughout the world Specifications subject to change without notice Liebert is a registered trademark of Liebert Corporation All names referred to are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners SL 20825 REV5 06 13 Eme
11. Equipment formation i Factory Defaults sei i Firmware Update Use the following guide to change options as needed for example Type When ready click the Query button to initiate a lookup Table 33 Domain Name Server settings Description amp Valid Settings T Specifies the type of DNS query The options are Hostname Fully Qualified Domain ype Name or IP Address Question Value Value for the DNS to answer the DNS to Value for the DNS to answer e Mere oo Response from the DNS to the last query esponse Query button Click this button to initiate a lookup based on the parameters specified on this page Consult your network administrator for proper settings Liebert RPC 46 Configure Tab Options and Operations 9 5 4 Time SNTP Menu This permits setting time options how often the Liebert RPC card synchronizes with the Time Server which Time Server to use for synchronization and which Time Zone the card is operating in To access Time SNTP settings Click on the Configure tab then Network Settings in the left pane Click on Edit in the right pane Configure tab EMERSON Liebert Network Power monitor control configure support Rack PDU Information Network Settings gt Time SNTP MPX MPH Array Parameter Description gt Test Lab eee Description Simple Network Time Servers SNTP IP address or network name for example Test Device 126 4 202 120 tick usno n
12. If many users will access the device simultaneously select a larger value to best serve all users Recommended values range from 20 to 60 seconds Liebert RPC 60 Configure Tab Options and Operations 9 9 2 Specify Web Display Options Use Display Options to select Celsius or Fahrenheit as the units for displaying temperature as shown in 7 6 1 Monitor Tab Sensors Status Subtab To access Web Display Options settings Click on the Configure tab then Display Options in the left pane Click on Edit in the right pane Configure tab l EMERSON Liebert Network Power monitor control f configure support Web Configuration gt gt Display Options Description emperature Display Select the units for displaying temperature Rack PDU Information Uninitialized Uninitialized Uninitialized 126 4 100 97 o Celsius System Status o Fahrenheit Normal Operation Firmware Update a Web Temperature Display Fahrenheit Web TFTP Network Settings DNS Test Time SNTP Management Protocol Display NO p ccess Options Traps Messaging Email SMS Customize Message Restart Telnet Users Weh Display Options Select the preferred temperature units from the drop down menu Celsius or Fahrenheit After making changes click Save 61 Liebert RPC Configure Tab Options and Operations 9 9 3 Install Security Certificates Internet Explorer 6 or earlier If you use Int
13. Liebert RPC 84 Firmware Upgrade 13 7 Updating the Firmware TFTP Method Follow these steps to update the firmware using the TFTP method This method is available through the Web interface with an Ethernet connection to the Liebert RPC NOTE This method includes a time sensitive operation requiring expeditious location of the upgrade files downloaded in 13 5 3 Download the Firmware Upgrade File to the Computer Read through this entire section before beginning the upgrade To update the Liebert RPC firmware using the TFTP method Open a Connection to the Card 1 Open a connection to the Liebert RPC if needed see instructions in 13 4 Connect to the Card and Open the Web Interface 2 Click on the Configure tab then TFTP under Firmware Update in the left pane Configure tab Ar Connect to mphwebdemo liebert com E EMERSON hd A monitor control configure support F P The server mphwebdemo liebert com at Administrator Firmware U pd ate gt gt TFTP Status Password Required requires a username and password Rack PDU Information e Parameter Description Uninitialized Server IP address of the TFTP server oe Port Port server is listening on typically 69 Filename Name of the firmware update file Warning This server is requesting that your username and password be sent in an insecure manner basic authentication without a secure connection
14. The Liebert RPC features tools for controlling components in the system via the Control tab using PDU Explorer and Device Explorer The Settings tab allows you to configure these settings for individual components refer to the following sections for details Component Configurable Settings accessible via PDU Explorer Name Tag Thresholds Other For details see pou ES paren ee Senge Ai ae tines s jeje r Seeing ran Receptacles are also accessible via Device Explorer The Commands tab allows you to control selected functions for individual components refer to the following sections for details Available Commands Component accessible via Accumulated Generic Receptacle PDU Explorer Energy Test Event Power State For details see 8 2 2 Controlling a PDU 8 2 4 Controlling a Branch 8 2 6 Controlling a Receptacles are also accessible via Device Explorer NOTE Refer to 7 3 Monitor Tab PDU Explorer Overview for detailed information on using PDU Explorer 29 Liebert RPC Control Tab Options and Operations 8 2 1 Controlling a PDU Settings Tab 1 Click the Control tab at the top then select PDU Explorer in the left pane 2 Select the desired PDU then click the Settings subtab shown below 3 Click the Edit button then make changes as needed see Table 22 4 When finished editing click Save to save changes or Reset to clear changes
15. To clear the Receptacle Accumulated Energy counter click Reset see Table 27 5 In the confirmation dialog box click OK to proceed or Cancel to make no changes 5 enon Liebert monitor control configure support Rack PDU Information Receptacle Uninitialized A E Select a receptacle to view Uninitialized n Receptacle Label State Lock Amps Load Type Load Status Uninitialized es Diao CT Receptacle 1 T 66 06 0 C13 Qqau 126 4 202 50 T 112119 2 Receptacle 2 D 00 00 C13 UE ccc A 3 Scan Meise oe PP 3 Receptacle 3 I a 00 0 0 C13 Branch 2 o 4 Receptacle 4 OU oo 00 C13 Normal Operation ranch as Branch 2 o 5 Receptacle 5 a 00 0 0 oma E Receptacle 1 O 6 Receptacle 6 a 0 0 0 0 Ke y Receptacie 1 m Control Operation Receptacle Sequence settings commands PDU Explorer ii Device Explorer Parameter Value Unit Action Module Changes W Sensors Receptacle Power State Olor Don Reboot Receptacle Accumulated Energy Table 27 Receptacle Commands tab elements and parameters element e OO Action Receptacle To change the Receptacle Power State click Edit change the value by clicking Off On or Power State Reboot then click Save to save any changes or Reset to clear changes Action Receptacle To clear the Receptacle Accumulated Energy counter click Reset to the ri
16. Windows Internet Explorer Ey y E https 192 168 0 125 x Googe Ele Edit View Favorites Tools Help we de Certificate Error Navigation Blocked There is a problem with this website s security certificate The security certificate presented by this website was not issued by a trusted certificate authority Security certificate problems may indicate an attempt to fool you or intercept any data you send to the server We recommend that you close this webpage and do not continue to this website Y Click here to close this webpage Y Continue to this website not recommended Continue to this website E More information Click on Continue to this website not recommended to open a connection to the Liebert RPC card Emerson Network Power IntelliSlot Web Card Windows Internet Explorer v https 192 168 0 125 File Edit View Favorites Tools Ww 4 Emesos 101 xl VN 4 Q Untrusted Certificate ad The security certificate presented by this website was not issued by a trusted certificate authority Work Power Intellislot Web Card Q 0 8 9 9 gt ee This problem may indicate an attempt to Certificate 7 fool you or intercept any data you send to EMERSON Lieb the server Error Network Power monitor control configure support Agent Information Summary U
17. _ Save Reset Email L enabled SMS enabled Management A Protocol Messaging Refer to the following sections to configure e mail or SMS messages 9 7 2 E Mail Configuration 9 7 3 SMS Configuration 9 7 4 Customize Messages 55 Liebert RPC Configure Tab Options and Operations 9 7 2 E Mail Configuration Setting up event notifications to be sent via e mail involves two steps enabling the function then specifying the parameters To activate and set up e mail messages Activate the e mail feature as described in 9 7 1 Enable Messaging e Click on the Configure tab then Email in the left pane and finally Edit in the right pane Configure tab 3 EMERSON Liebert monitor Rack PDU Information Reset 4g ooo Save Reset MPX MPH Array T4 T s ee Uninitialized Test Device i 126 4 202 120 Uninitialized Email To System Status separate addresses with semicolons ts y Protocol Email amp Event Subject C Custom HA SMTP Um szed y Server Uninitialized Port ps Use the following guide to change options as needed for example Email From After making changes click Save Table41 E mail configuration guide Parameter Deserp on The e mail address of the sender for example Support company com 64 typically the address where replies should be sent characters 64 The e mail will be sent to this list of addresses Email
18. as well as viewing privileges General Usar Username User Viewing privileges only no access to Password Liebert configuration or control functions To access usernames and passwords Click on the Configure tab then Users in the left pane Configure tab EMERSON m ur a da Network Power Liebert monitor Parameter Description Rack PDU Information Administrator MPX_MPH_Array Username Password Test Lab Test Device 126 4 202 120 Name and password for the user authorized to access the protected configuration and control areas of the device interface card Name and password for the user to access the non protected areas of the device interface card General User Username Password E A Secret string known by the user Proper entry of this secret code will complete System Status authorization of the user s access to the respective areas of the device This string can be composed of printable characters with the exception of colon tab double quote and question mark Note The maximum number of characters allowed is 32 Factory L erauirs i CAUTION This string is case sensitive so be sure when entering of the F nware Update intended case either small or capital letters lt is recommended that the password be composed of six or more alphanumeric characters Common names and lingo should be avoided for passwords _ Save Reset Te Time E Management Admi
19. eese eee 12 6 1 Understand TCORS a a3 eae ee Aa we ARS caw 12 6 2 Web Pase Layout OVetVIOW a e gu diee na oo VA 13 B21 Web Page Sections o2 swish oras acted Cee ees itd ite d uates ata isi 13 D22 Web Page abs oid edu eta o dorm Rl etie oi t tedio ule maior Sob d ee heed iode iof itin 13 7 0 MONITOR TAB OPTIONS AND OPERATIONS sceler hh 14 7 1 Monitor Tab Active Events View Only ccce e 14 1 2 Monitor Tab Receptacle Sequence View Only cele RR RR 15 7 3 Monitor Tab PDU Explorer Overview 0 000000 cc RR eee eens 16 7 8 1 Monitor Tab PDU Explorer Status Subtab 0 0 0 0 0 ec RR Re 17 7 8 2 Monitor Tab PDU Explorer Events Subtab 0 0 0 0 000 0 ee eee 18 7 3 3 Monitor Tab PDU Explorer Settings Subtab 0 0 000 000 0c cece ee 19 7 8 4 Monitor Tab PDU Explorer Ratings Subtab 0 0 eee 20 7 4 Monitor Tab Device Explorer Overview 0 00 00 cece RR IRI 21 1 9 Monitor Tab Module Changes View Only ceca RR RRRIRRRIR 22 7 6 8 0 8 1 8 2 3 9 3 4 3 0 9 0 9 1 9 2 9 3 9 4 9 5 9 6 9 7 9 8 9 9 9 10 Monitor Tab Sensors Overview 0c cece eee ene ee eee tenn nen nes 23 7 6 1 Monitor Tab Sensors Status Subtab 0 0 00 es 24 7 6 2 Monitor Tab Sensors Events Subtab 0 0c ee eee ens 25 7 6 38 Monitor Tab Sensors Settings Subtab o ee res 26 7 6 4 Monitor Tab Sensors Ratings S
20. without a secure connection Password I u mE Remember my password Connect To Liebert RPC 82 Firmware Upgrade 13 5 Preparing to Update Liebert IntelliSlot Firmware 13 5 1 Requirements to Update the Liebert RPC Firmware Make sure you have the following before starting the update The firmware upgrade file downloaded from the Liebert Web site see 13 5 3 Download the Firmware Upgrade File to the Computer A computer running Internet Explorer 5 5 or newer and an Internet connection A Liebert RPC with an Ethernet connection from the Expansion Management port to a computer 13 5 2 Determine the Firmware Version Attempting to upgrade the Liebert RPC with the wrong firmware will fail and may damage the card To determine the firmware version and other card information in your Liebert RPC 1 Open a connection to the Liebert RPC if needed see instructions in 13 4 Connect to the Card and Open the Web Interface 2 Click on the Support tab then Summary in the left pane The Liebert RPC card model and firmware version appear in the right pane Support tab EM ERSON Liebert monitor control configure support Rack PDU Information Support Uninitialized qoum Item Value Uninitialized rarer Uninitialized System Name Uninitialized 126 4 203 227 Location Uninitialized Description Uninitialized Model System Status ae eT Se pet Conta
21. 476 1 42 3 2 1 37 IgpConditionLowHumidity 1 3 6 1 4 1 476 1 42 3 2 1 4 IgpConditionInputOverCurrent 1 3 6 1 4 1 476 1 42 3 2 1 53 10 lgpConditionInternalCommunicationF ailure 1 3 6 1 4 1 476 1 42 3 2 1 55 Events IgpEventConfigModified 1 3 6 1 4 1 476 1 42 3 3 0 18 IMP Capabilities IgpEventModuleAdded 1 3 6 1 4 1 476 1 42 3 3 0 19 Events IgpEventModuleRemoved 1 3 6 1 4 1 476 1 42 3 3 0 20 Parameters IgpEventRcpPowerStateChangeOn 1 3 6 1 4 1 476 1 42 3 3 0 21 To view supported parameters Click on the Support tab then Parameters in the left pane The parameters are listed in the right pane Support tab EMERSON Network Power monitor control configure support Rack PDU Information SNMP Parameters MPX_MPH_Array SNMP Parameters Test Lab sysDescr 1 3 6 1 2 1 1 1 0 Test Device sysObjectlD 1 3 6 1 2 1 1 2 0 126 4 202 120 sysUpTime 1 3 6 1 2 1 1 3 0 sysContact 1 3 6 1 2 1 1 4 0 System Status sysName 1 3 6 1 2 1 1 5 0 Normal with Warning sysLocation 1 3 6 1 2 1 1 6 0 IgpAgentidentManufacturer 1 3 6 1 4 1 476 1 42 2 1 1 0 IgpAgentidentModel 1 3 6 1 4 1 476 1 42 2 1 2 0 IgpAgentidentFirmwareVersion 1 3 6 1 4 1 476 1 42 2 1 3 0 IgpAgentidentSerialNumber 1 3 6 1 4 1 476 1 42 2 1 4 0 lgpAgentldentPartNumber 1 3 6 1 4 1 476 1 42 2 1 5 0 Listing in right pane IgpAgentDevicelndex 1 3 6 1 4 1 476 1 42 2 4 2 1 1 1 Parameters mmary IgpAgentDeviceld 1 3 6 1 4 1 476 1 42 2 4 2 1 2 1 SNMP Capabilities lgpAgen
22. AND OPERATIONS cce hs 68 Liebert RPC Card Informal lon 2s esencias n debui va eid tnb ius 68 Events ond Parametros decens abaco i aen Nace da AUR cere bons d dedidit 69 RPC BDM OPTIONAL sse RR mnn 70 Oylentation or the RPC BOM lt td bu EE EAE MEI NERIS Wed S 70 RPC BDM Insta laos A aaa 71 11 2 1 Set the IP Address for the Liebert RPC ce ce cc s 71 112 2 Connect the RPO BDM 4 etas bue X et d a bee ed e hn b OR dd 71 Placement of the RPC BDM be iat is pend frd E E IP ep LAM E Fla tole E Ge ee as E M LI ee 72 Navisation iS a da da baaa 72 REC DDN Operation 25 5 0 822 e A EOS aca oae ETA DEES 72 11 5 1 PDU Branch and Receptacle Views Overview eee 12 11 5 2 Types of Data Available at PDU Branch and Receptacle Levels 73 11 5 29 VIE WINS ACUVE EVEN S since eco ease abri da aod ac aci CE lat de hoe id c AREE orga 73 REC DOVEGP DU Explorers a ia ad E IAE GAs Re a UE AC 74 LGA View DUDA o ea Sg ae ees ata e ee el ee ee SR ae 74 UG Vew prance a Data Xt wa d iru eee qaot b dei amd a oe ee E 75 11 6 3 View Receptacle Dat d cu ii que thie oe Pea ed wR hed Ia da 76 RPC BDM Device Ex PION els 22a o eoe Ico e wee aoe oo RGA ae DEE Le Or eA TA LIEBERT SN SENSOR INSTALLATION OPTIONAL sss nnn 78 Modu Ohera Ron i boot Gere aaa ee Te es anda ee b ci bar 78 Record the Sensor Address s 53x qd Fd are o Seas WA am RC RO oe a ER TR od 78 Mount THO CN SOM vx sx ded as
23. Categories organized with folder icons Configure tab EMERSON Network Power monitor control configure support Liebert Rack PDU Information Configuration Categories us dart hase CAUTION Switching pages during configuration edits without saving will result in a loss of those Test Device modifications You must restart the network interface card for any saved changes to take effect 126 4 202 120 Category Description Equipment Info Identification parameters name location contact and description System Status Factory Defaults Reset the configuration to factory default settings Normal with Alarm Update the communication card firmware over the network using the HTTP or protocol Firmware Update Configuration Categories Updating the firmware will allow the communications card to have new and updated features as well as periodic maintenance releases Configuration Categories Network Settings Identify the network address netmask default router domain name servers ig and network time attributes for the device Inform ation Proper configuration allows this PA E Ft Factory Defaults hosts via TCP IP and UDP base NUN ME Update Management Protocol Select and configure manageme EA TFTP Messaging Event notification by Email and c Hann Settings c Restart the web card The server 126 4 202 120 at Administrator Password Test Restart of the card is required wl Required req
24. Certificate Import wizard You have specified the following settings Certificate Store Selected Automatically determined by 1 Content Certificate xl Certificate Import Wizard i The import was successful The final Wizard window appears with a message that the process is complete Click Finish A confirmation box appears with a message that the import was successful Click OK 65 Liebert RPC Configure Tab Options and Operations 9 10 Rack PDU Array Use this menu to assign a number to each PDU in a Rack PDU Array to specify each unit s position in the array see 1 3 Interconnecting Rack PDUs to Create a Rack PDU Array Up to four PDUs may be connected in a Rack PDU Array Each PDU is factory configured as PDU 1 To assemble the Rack PDU Array see 1 3 1 Steps for Rack PDU Array Assembly Connect and configure the first Rack PDU as described in 4 0 Liebert RPC Installation This remains PDU 1 unless changed in the steps described in this section Follow the steps below to assign a new PDU number 2 3 or 4 to each additional Rack PDU To assign a new number to a Rack PDU in a Rack PDU Array Connect a standard Ethernet cable from the Liebert RPC s LAN port to a network then another Ethernet cable from the Liebert RPC s Expansion Management port to Aw port a computer See the port 1cons at right and refer to 4 0 Liebert RPC Installation icon route Network Settings IP Addr
25. Current L1 Inactive BL o dl PDU Over Current L2 Inactive PDU Over Current L3 Inactive PDU Low Current L1 Inactive PDU Low Current L2 Inactive PDU Low Current L3 Inactive PDU Failure Inactive PDU Communication Fail Inactive vil lt c m gt Table 10 PDU Explorer Events subtab elements Co a 2 Displays the icon that represents the current status of the event See 6 1 Understanding Status Icon icons Supported Events Displays events currently being monitored for selected components Displays the current event status Active or Inactive Liebert RPC 18 Monitor Tab Options and Operations 7 3 3 Monitor Tab PDU Explorer Settings Subtab The Settings subtab displays the settings that may be configured under the Control tab for the selected component For details on configuring these settings see 8 2 1 Controlling a PDU Settings Tab 8 2 3 Controlling a Branch Settings Tab 8 2 5 Controlling a Receptacle Settings Tab To access the Settings subtab Click on the Monitor tab at the top of the window Click on PDU Explorer in the left pane Select the PDU or other component in the right pane Click on the Settings subtab The viewing area in the right pane displays the data shown below and described in Table 11 EMERSON Liebert Network Power monitor control configure support PDU Explorer R
26. Device Explorer Rack PDU Information Uninitialized TERREN Search For Label Uninitialized 126 4 203 227 Receptacle User Assigned Label Id O C S poses Status Receptacle 1 1 1 1 Mm eo Normal Operation Sara 1 1 20 elo Receptacle 3 1131 09 Receptacle 4 1141 90 0 Receptacle 5 1151 09 Receptacle 6 1 1 AN M Receptacle 1 1 2 1 1 Active Events Receptacle 2 1 2 20 Receptacle Sequence Receptacle 3 4 2 3 0 Receptacle 4 aeo Module Changes Receptacle 1 1 310 36 Sensors FRE a 5 511 A a 5 3 3 RPC BDM B 1101 The RPC BDM display allows the user to locally view PDU branch and receptacle information See 11 0 RPC BDM Optional for a detailed description of its functions Figure 8 RPC BDM displaying receptacle information 11 Liebert RPC Browsing PDU Information on the Web Interface 6 0 BROWSING PDU INFORMATION ON THE WEB INTERFACE A Web interface allows users to view information at the PDU branch and receptacle levels in real time 6 1 Understanding Icons Table 5 shows the icons displayed in the Web interface to aid users in Navigating between views dentifying which component 1s displayed Viewing status information Table 5 Liebert RPC Icons rr A Navigation 2020000000000 III Navigate to the Home Page of the PDU Explorer Navigate up one level in the PDU Explo
27. IP address Destinations orthe network name of the host To enable multiple hosts enter network names separated by a comma Heartbeat Must be checked for the user to receive heartbeat traps from the card Delete all values for this entry Avoid the following setting lt permits access by any host and may pose a security risk Sources 0 0 0 0 Access Write Authorization none Privacy none Liebert RPC 54 Configure Tab Options and Operations 9 7 Messaging Use the Messaging options to set up e mail and text message notifications from the Liebert RPC Each type of messaging must be enabled before it may be configured 9 7 1 Enable Messaging To enable Messaging features Click on the Configure tab then Messaging in the left pane Click on Edit in the right pane Activate a messaging option by placing a check mark W in the enabled box or deactivate by clicking to remove the check mark Email SMS After making changes click Save Configure tab EMERSON Network Power monitor control configure support Liebert Rack PDU Information DE MPX MPH Array Categoy Desipion OSSOS ES all Test Device Emai Configure email parameters 126 4 202 120 SMS Customize Message Customize the message sent to Email or SMS recipients system Status een Email Enable or disable Email notification SMS Enable or disable Short Message Service SMS notification Save Reset _
28. Interface for details on using PDU Explorer Figure 6 The PDU Explorer home screen 5 3 2 Device Explorer EMERSON Liebert Network Power monitor control configure support Ey Rack PDU Information PDU Explorer qi Uninitialized ioe Select a PDU to view Uninitialized PDU Label Line Amps Load Load Status Uninitialized DIO 1 MPX Rack PDU L1 0 00 0 0 QU UA 126 4 203 227 L2 0 00 0 0 LI PDU 1 ES L3 0 13 0 2 C System Status MPX Rack PDU _ 2 e MPH Rack PDU L1 0 00 0 0 6 MM Normal Operation o 3 MPH Rack PDU L1 0 00 0 0 oo Monitor status events settings ratings Rack PDU Active Events Supported Events Status Receptacle Sequence PDU Over Current L1 Inactive me im PDU Over Current L2 Inactive evice Explorer dee Cana PDU Over Current L3 Inactive 3 Sensors PDU Low Current L1 Inactive PDU Low Current L2 Inactive PDU Low Current L3 Inactive Device Explorer is Web based software that displays the user assigned labels names of each receptacle to provide a load centric method to access status and metering information about the associated load or connected device To view information on a specific PDU see 6 0 Browsing PDU Information on the Web Interface for detailed information on using Device Explorer Figure 7 The Device Explorer screen 5 EMERSON Network Powe monitor control configure support
29. Rack PDU a Active Events Supported Events Status Options 2 I Receptacle Sequence PDU Over Current L1 Inactive O ti PDU Over Current L2 Inactive pera Ions ii Module Changes PDU Over Current L3 Inactive i Sensors PDU Low Current L1 Inactive PDU Low Current L2 Inactive 6 2 1 Web Page Sections The left side of the Web page 1s organized into these sections Rack PDU Information The top portion of the left pane displays the configured name location and IP address of the PDU for identification purposes System Status The center section at left displays the current status of the PDU and is updated dynamically If the status 1s not Normal additional messages may appear Options and Operations The bottom left section lists available options and operations depending on which tab is selected at the top of the Web page described in the next section 6 2 2 Web Page Tabs Viewing Area The viewing area at right varies according to items selected from the Options and Operations section in the left pane 6 2 2 Web Page Tabs Tabs appear at the top of the Web page as shown in Figure 9 Clicking on a tab changes the display of available options in the bottom left pane Monitor Tab provides read only access to view status alarms settings and ratings of config ured PDUs branches and receptacles see 7 0 Monitor Tab Options and Operations NOTE The Monitor tab allows data viewing only PDU control funct
30. To NOTE To specify multiple recipients of the e mail message use a semicolon to characters separate addresses for example jsmith abc com rjones abc com The subject line of the e mail Click Event for the message to include the event description e g 120 AlarmOnBypass To customize the message click the Customize button and refer to 9 7 4 nid dE Customize Messages for details SMTP Server The IP address or domain name of the SMTP e mail server that sends messages Be characters Pot SMTP server port typically the default port 25 O After saving changes to e mail parameters send a test e mail message to verify Test E the settings are correct The message status will be displayed Liebert RPC 56 Configure Tab Options and Operations 9 7 3 SMS Configuration Setting up event notifications for SMS text messages involves two steps enabling the function then specifying the parameters To activate and set up SMS messages Activate the SMS feature as described in 9 7 1 Enable Messaging e Click on the Configure tab then SMS in the left pane and finally Edit in the right pane Configure tab EMERSON Liebert Rack PDU Information Edit MPX MPH Array Test Lab SMS From Uninitialize Test Device 126 4 202 120 SMS To System Status separate addresses with semicolons Management SMS Event Subject ha Custom SMTP Server Port 25 Use the following guide to
31. be entered rather than the fully qualified domain name FQDN for network names in other configuration fields i Acceptable values consists of 4 numbers ranging from 0 to 255 separated with a character As an example 10 0 0 1 Configuration Categories Reset if Save Reset DNS ll Rack PDU ETE Equipment P Obtain nformation C Obtain DNS server addresses automatically lt lt address ctory Defaults Firmware Update Web TOUR s To Gy Ve Primary Domain Name Server DNS 0 0 0 0 e Or specify letwork Settings Secondary Domain Name Server DNS 0 0 0 0 address Resolve Interval 24 hour 4 Options for 1 hour how long 4 hour card retains 2 Use the following ONS server addresses automatically DNS Naming khus 6 hour Ived Domain Name Suffix 12 hour resolve addresses zi Use the following guide to change options as needed for example DNS Mode After making changes click Save Table 32 Domain Name Server settings Description Valid Settings Obtain DNS server addresses automatically or use specified addresses DNS Mode Note Automatic assignment option is available only if a DHCP server is used to assign IP information to the Liebert RPC card Primarv DNS Primary IP address of the name server for network ry Four numbers 0 255 separated by periods e g 192 168 0 1 Secondarv DNS Secondar
32. components and turning receptacles On or Off This tab enables authorized users to edit data Table 20 shows the operations available through the Control tab and a guide to detailed information on each operation Table 20 Control tab operations Receptacle Sequence 8 1 Control Tab Receptacle Sequence PDU Explorer 8 2 Liebert Rack PDU Control Operations Device Explorer 8 3 Control Tab Device Explorer Control Tab Module Changes 8 4 Control Tab Module Changes 8 5 Controlling a Sensor Settings Tab 8 1 Control Tab Receptacle Sequence Use this option to perform control functions on receptacles such as turning receptacles On or Off or changing their status to Locked no changes permitted or Unlocked Click on the Control tab at the top of the window Click on Receptacle Sequence in the left pane to display a list of all receptacles on a PDU The viewing area in the right pane displays the data shown below and described in Table 21 EMERSON Network Power monitor control configure support Rack PDU Information BEEE ai is palace Uninitialized AAA Uninitialized I A A is Uninitialized t Receptacle 1 kaiia EMO 126 4 202 50 0 Receptacle 1 hzi iae System Status E paez 1121210 z 00 3 Normal Operation 0 Receptacle 2 41 2 2 1 ao 0 Receptacle 3 ERNEA 0 Receptacle 3 1 2 3 1 tal i B 0 Receptacle 4 1 14 17538 d A 0 Rec
33. endo nw nl Af fiin cimil P d L k l EMERSON Liebert Network Power monitor control configure support Rack PDU Information Management Protocol gt gt SNMP gt gt Access Liebert MPX Tien Entry number of the access source Liebert MPX plus RPC 1 Network Name Configure network hosts interested in device information access The host 126 4 203 227 System Status an be identified as either an ip address or the network name of the host Normal Operation Note Setting Network name 0 0 0 0 Access write and Community public allows write access by any host this may be a security risk to consider Access Configure read and write access for network hosts String identifying a secret known only by those hosts that are trusted for access Configuration Categories Rack PDU Equipment Information Factory Defaults Firmware Update Web TETP Network Settings DNS Test Time SNTP Management Protocol SNMP V1 Access V1 Traps V3 Settings Messaging Email Note The maximum length of the entry is 32 characters Clear the values of the parameters KN cs CITI EN os eu wi jueces 7 a o cs re wie tener Ls oso wei wi rom Use the following guide to change options as needed for example Network Name After making changes click Save Table 37 SNMP heartbeat traps menu Enter up to 20 targets to receive heartbeat traps Network Name The IP address or network name of the network ho
34. management via the RPC BDM option and environmental sensing options Figure 3 shows where to install a Liebert RPC into the MPX PEM Power Entry Module on the Liebert MPX Once installed the branch receptacle modules and receptacles can be managed by the Liebert RP Figure 3 Liebert MPX and system component descriptions MPX BRM Branch Receptacle Modules MPX PEM Power Entry Module SY AA Receptacles har z 13 MPX PRC Power Rail Chassis Liebert RPC Rack PDU Card 1 2 2 Liebert MPH The Liebert MPH is a single unit with fixed capacity input and output The Liebert RPC is factory installed in the Liebert MPH Figure 4 shows where the Liebert RPC is installed in the Liebert MPH Figure 4 Liebert MPH and system component descriptions FRONT VIEW REAR VIEW Liebert Power wen PH Receptacles Liebert RPC 3 Liebert RPC Introduction 13 Interconnecting Rack PDUs to Create a Rack PDU Array Up to four Liebert Rack PDUs each equipped with a Liebert RPC can be interconnected to create a Rack PDU Array to allow monitoring of all components through a single interface Figure 5 shows an example of a Rack PDU Array of Liebert MPX units The Rack PDU Array may consist of a mix of Liebert MPX and Liebert MPH units 1 3 1 Steps for Rack PDU Array Assembly To assemble the Rack PDU Array 1 Refer to 4 0 Liebert RPC Installation to connect and configure the first Rack PDU This remains PDU 1 unless chan
35. monitor control configure support Rack PDU Information EDU Explorer Uninitialized Eag Select a PDU to view Uninitialized PDU Label Line Amps Load Load Status Uninitialized Dn Lia Te MPX Rack PDU L1 0 1 0 3 126 4 202 50 i 1 L2 0 0 0 0 9 m 0 PDU 1 L3 0 0 0 0 m System Status MPX Rack PDU Normal Operation o Control Operation Receptacle Sequence settings commands PDU Explorer in Device Explorer Parameter Value Unit Action Module Changes PDU Accumulated Energy 0 1 Sensors i EY kWH Windows Internet Explorer Generic Test Event 2 Are you sure you want to dear the total energy counter to zero Table 23 PDU Commands tab elements and parameters element OOOO ein Aetion e To clear the PDU Accumulated Energy counter click Reset to the right of that parameter e To run a Generic Test Event click Send to the right of that parameter PDU Accumulated The total accumulated energy consumption kWh for the Rack PDU Energy Generic Test A generic SNMP event that can be used to verify that a Network Management System is properly Event configured to receive SNMP traps from the Rack PDU 31 Liebert RPC 8 2 3 Controlling a Branch Settings Tab Control Tab Options and Operations 1 Click the Control tab at the top then select PDU Explorer in the left pane 2 3 4 5 Rack PDU Information Uninitialized Unin
36. take effect until this step is completed Configure tab Equipment i Information EMERSON Liebert Network Power monitor control configure support Rack PDU Information act Person responsible for maintenance and operation of the agent device which MPX MPH Array may be a network or facility administrator or the vendor from whom you Test Lab purchased the device displayed 126 4 202 120 Note The maximum length of the entry is 64 characters including spaces and punctuation Description of the location of the agent device System Status Location Normal with Alarm Note The maximum length of the entry is 64 characters including spaces and punctuation Other information useful for record keeping or quick reference Configuration Categories xu een Se ENG MD E E es ICM pe Ss ania punctuation but maybe longer depending on the device Equipment Note The values described above can be composed of printable characters with Information the exception of a double quote Factory Defaults ee ien Reset 4 Save Reset Network Settings Name MPX MPH Array Contact Emerson Test Location Tetta O Description festDevice When finished Click Save button Restart the card see Section 9 2 Liebert RPC 42 9 4 Factory Configure Tab Options and Operations Reset to Factory Defaults Factory default values may be restored for all configuration se
37. to the cards in the array using the Expansion Management Port Table 4 details the laptop IP settings to use with the corresponding Rack PDU Card IP addresses Table 4 Laptop IP settings for Liebert RPC addresses Position in Rack PDU Array 9 Liebert RPC Monitoring and Configuration Overview 5 0 MONITORING AND CONFIGURATION OVERVIEW 5 1 Liebert Rack PDU Monitoring Structure Liebert Rack PDUs are managed at three levels Rack PDU Level provides aggregate input power monitoring of Rack PDUs Branch Level provides status information of a branch circuit breaker and aggregate power monitoring of branch receptacles Receptacle Level provides status information and power monitoring of a single receptacle available only on the Liebert MPX 5 2 Rack PDU Component ID A numeric ID consisting of up to three parts helps users identify components when displayed on the Web interface or the RPC BDM display unit see 5 3 Liebert Rack PDU Viewing and Browsing The component ID uses the format PDU Branchi Receptacle As the following example shows the component ID 1 2 3 identifies Receptacle 3 on Branch 2 of PDU 1 PDU Branch Receptacle A PDU is identified by a number designating its interconnected position from 1 to 4 Up to four PDUs can be interconnected For example 1 indicates PDU 1 A branch is identified by the PDU where it 1s attached for example PDU 1 followed by a nume
38. 2 255 255 255 252 3 Click on the Configure tab at the top of the window then Firmware Update in the left pane 4 The right pane displays a description of the process and the protocol options Web HTTP see 13 6 Updating the Firmware Web HTTP Method TFTP see 13 7 Updating the Firmware TFTP Method Configure tab EMERSON Network Power monitor control configure support Liebert Rack PDU Information Firmware Update Uninitialized Uninitialized Uninitialized een TUR 1264 903 926 Updating the firmware will allow the communications card to have new and updated features as well as periodic maintenance releases System Status Protocol Options Normal Operation Web Hyper Text Transport Protocol HTTP RFC 2616 TFTP Trivial File Transport Protocol Update the communication card firmware over the network using either HTTP or TFTP protocol Firmware Configuration Categories Update ll Rack PDU 5 After a Firmware Update option is clicked in the left pane the Connect To box shown at right opens with a prompt to enter the Administrator FA user name and password both case sensitive 4 a User Name default is Liebert b Password default is Liebert Pa qP 3 3 E Connect to mphwebdemo liebert com The server mphwebdemo liebert com at Administrator Warning This server is requesting that your username and password be sent in an insecure manner basic authentication
39. 20 2 Closed Serial O 1 5 Relative Humidity 5F000000E804C526 38 8 RH em 060000000DDDC320 1 6 1 Door Closure 670000000DEAF 020 1 Closed O 1 6 2 Door Closure 670000000DEAF020 2 Closed status events settings ratings Monitor Rack PDU el eee 8 ons 2 Je 10 11 Tsis Receptacle Sequence O Door Open Inactive PDU Explorer Door Sensor Disconnected Inactive Device Explorer Module Changes Sensors Table 15 Monitor tab Sensors elements and parameters PE em item Description ID S ri Displays a sensor icon to indicate the type of component selected as well as PART uo Component e Sensor ID number for example 1 1 MPX Rack PDU Identification ID number and user assigned label of the PDU where the sensor is installed pe User assigned name of the sensor ERN die Serial number of the sensor Serial 060000000DDDC320 2 a Seeder Displays an icon to represents the current status of the sensor e g Normal See 6 1 Understanding Icons 3 ID Sensor ID Click to select a given sensor to view its information in the lower portion of the qe Number window Sensor Type Displays the kind of sensor e g Door Closure Temperature Relative Humidity 5 Label User Assigned Name DS Displays the state or measurement value of the selected component for Monitored Area example Closed 75 2 F or 38 8 RH 7 a SN iu late 10 Cour eshoeerlow a high aeons 88 humidity value relative to configured thresholds for low a
40. C0000000DE8D220 2 Closed Serial O 1 5 Relative Humidity 5F000000E804C526 38 8 RH em O 1 6 1 Door Closure 670000000DEAF020 1 Closed O Door Closure 670000000DEAF020 2 Closed Monitor status events settings ratings Rack PDU Active Events Supported Events Receptacle Sequence O Door Open PDU Explorer Door Sensor Disconnected inactive Device Explorer Module Changes Sensors Table 17 Sensors Events subtab elements Element Ci escription 0 Status Icon Displays an icon to represent the current status of the event See 6 1 Understanding Icons Supported Events Displays events currently being monitored for the selected sensor for example Door Open Displays the current event status Active or Inactive 25 Liebert RPC Monitor Tab Options and Operations 7 6 3 Monitor Tab Sensors Settings Subtab The Settings subtab displays the settings that may be configured under the Control tab for the selected sensor For details on configuring these settings see 8 5 Controlling a Sensor Settings Tab To access the Settings subtab Click on the Monitor tab at the top of the window Click on Sensors in the left pane Select the sensor in the right pane Click on the Settings subtab The viewing area in the right pane displays the data shown below and described in Table 18 5 EMERSON Network Power Uninitialized Uninitialized Uninitialized 126 4 203 227 System Status
41. Configuration Categories Update Firmware button Connect TFTP Equipment Server 0 0 0 0 To Information Port Filename Uninitialized Network Settings tt i 11 During the update the window displays a progress bar as shown below left NOTE Do not close the Web browser during this process or the update will abort After the firmware update is completed the card will reboot automatically A message appears as shown below right and remains until the rebooting is finished EMERSON Network Power monitor control configure support EMERSON Agent Information Network TFTP Firmware Update Status Network Power Data Room UPS Bldg 2 Floor 4 i cade mobi Firmware Update Progress 5 Liebert 192 168 0 125 E ym med File Size 3309740 The web card is attempting to reinitialize oad Protecte Bytes Programmed 659000 No Alarms Present Percent Complete 20 If this message appears for more than 2 minutes you may need to restart your browser connection or contact your network administrator for assistance FT T FTT gne If further assistance is necessary visit Liebert com Last updated Tuesday July 24 2007 02 37 05pm Progress of update II AAA When the rebooting is complete the Web browser window returns to the default opening view The upgrade is now complete Check the new firmware version if you wish see 13 5 2 Determine the Firmware Version Liebert RPC 86
42. Control Operation D Receptacle 2 ptacle 2 1121 0 pp O Recertacie2 MO Device Explorer D Receptacle 3 ptacle 3 1 13 1 0 das re Reepale3 baho Damm O llo Olema O a MO DRemtebs iO Remus Mo Table 28 Device Explorer Control tab elements Element Deseipion OOO Select from the drop down list then click Execute Control Actions Turn On Send a command to turn On the selected receptacles On Off Reboot Turn Off Send a command to turn Off the selected receptacles Reboot Send a command to reboot the selected receptacles Select from the drop down list then click Execute Lock Lock the current settings for the selected receptacles to prevent any changes Unlock Unlock to allow changes to the current settings for the selected receptacles Control Actions Lock Unlock Enter a check mark to select a receptacle to make changes Check the box in the heading row Check box E l l to select all receptacles Control actions will be applied to all checked receptacles Receptacle User Assigned Label Displays the name assigned to a receptacle Displays the component ID shown in the format PDU Branch Receptacle described in 5 2 Rack PDU Component ID Icons indicate the general state of the receptacle Off On Locked Unlocked No Control and Normal Warning Alarm operating condition See 6 1 Understanding Icons NOTE To view receptacle details click a receptacle label or ID to op
43. Dao a BGs Bs SO eye 79 Connect the Sensor e is ais dd ad ashe ee beh Sodas BE 79 Confirm the Module Change i5 n mra oe a be de AE dob E AA RE ERR 80 Configure th SENSO vampira e ee o ede degere dio bo e ee i e CA CAUCA Ce 80 FIRMWARE UPGRADE 23 93 e eate S Ud ieee eile eee os pp de ood sedeo 81 Only Connected Components Will be Upgraded 0 00000 ee ee 81 OVEN A oa A 2 eG Be EES eh oe eh Ee as Ee eee 81 Estimated Time to Download the Firmware Upgrade File 81 Connect to the Card and Open the Web Interface o oooooooooooo oo os 82 Preparing to Update Liebert IntelliSlot Firmware eee 83 13 5 1 Requirements to Update the Liebert RPC Firmware leen 83 13 5 2 Determine the Firmware Version 83 13 5 3 Download the Firmware Upgrade File to the Computer 0 0 0 0 0000000 83 13 5 4 Choose a Method to Install the Firmware Upgrade lle 83 Updating the Firmware Web HTTP Method 0 0 00 00 00 00 RR 84 Updating the Firmware TFTP Method eese RR 85 lii Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 8 Figure 4 Figure 5 Figure 6 Figure 7 Figure 8 Figure 9 Figure 10 Figure 11 Figure 12 Figure 13 Figure 14 Table 1 Table 2 Table 3 Table 4 Table 5 Table 6 Table 7 Table 8 Table 9 Table 10 Table 11 Table 12 Table 13 Table 14 Table 15 Table 16 Table 17 Table 18 Table 19 Table 20 Table 21 Table 22 Table 23 Ta
44. EMERSON Liebert monitor control configure support Rack PDU Information Receptacle Uninitialized T3 Uu Select a receptacle to view Uninitialized Receptacle Label State Lock Amps Load Type Load Status Uninitialized DIO 1 Receptacle 1 I a 00 00 C13 qQ 1 126 4 202 50 L3 12011 2 Receptacle 2 T u 00 00 C13 System Status MPX Rack PDU Receptacle 1 I 0 0 0 0 Cis e PEO O ES Receptacle 4 H w 0 0 0 0 C13 QE Branch 2 O 5 Receptacle 5 I u 00 0 0 Km Y Receptacle 1 Ls Receptacle 6 I ha 0 0 0 0 C13 um Receptacle 1 zn Control Operation T d 8 Receptacle Sequence 00 MADE E PDU Explorer Device Explorer Parameter Value Unit Action Module Changes Receptacle User Assigned Label mi Sensors Receptacle Asset Tag 01 Receptacle Asset Tag 02 Receptacle Power On Delay sec Over Current Alarm Threshold J Over Current Warning Threshold 90 J Low Current Alarm Threshold 96 Receptacle Control Lock State Unlocked Locked Table 26 Receptacle Settings tab elements and parameters Eemm scription User Assigned This label is a name for the selected component that appears in the Web interface The Search tool Label uses this field to locate components Asset Tag 1 2 This tag is a user provided value to identify the receptacle or connected components Sale on This setting specifies the time delay in seconds prior to a receptacle being tu
45. ICAL SUPPORT How Do You Contact Emerson Network Power for Technical Support For help on setting up the Liebert RPC or any other monitoring product contact Emerson s Software Technical Applications Support Center at EUROPE eons SS ASIA 800 11554499 AUSTRALIA 1 800 147704 NEW ZEALAND 0 800 447415 FAX 1 FAX 1 740 833 8631 833 8631 All Products All Products http www liebert com a liebert com WORLDWIDE E E mail liebert monitoringGemerson com iebert E mail liebert monitoring emerson com com 1 Liebert RPC Introduction 1 0 INTRODUCTION The Liebert RPC Rack PDU Card is a network interface card that provides network connectivity to the Liebert Rack PDU family of products The Liebert RPC can be installed in Adaptive Liebert MPX and Managed Liebert MPH versions of Liebert Rack PDUs to provide network monitoring and control capabilities In addition the Liebert RPC serves as the integration point for several rack accessory products Available options include a handheld display to view monitoring data and Liebert SN sensors that may be connected to monitor temperature humidity door contacts and digital inputs Figure 1 Liebert RPC installed in Rack PDUs Liebert MPH Power D stribution es EMERSON Network Power Liebert RPC installed in a Liebert MPX Liebert RPC installed in a Liebert MPH 1 4 Ports on the Liebert RPC Figure 2 shows the four individual ports on t
46. Infrastructure Management amp Monitoring For Business Critical Continuity Liebert RPC Web Card User Manual Network Interface card for the Liebert Rack PDU family of power distribution products EMERSON Liebert Network Power Rack PDU Information Asin Epker Uninitialized ay Select a PDU to view bel PDU La Line Amps Load Load Status Uninitialized D ilb MPX Rack PDU L1 0 00 0 0 a 126 4 203 227 V4 L2 0 00 0 0 a PDU 1 L3 0 12 0 2 om MPX Rack PDU 2 gt MPH Rack PDU L1 0 00 0 0 i O 3 e MPH Rack PDU L1 0 00 0 0 9 MM Status PDU Over Current L1 Inactive PDU Over Current L2 Inactive run PDU Over Current L3 Inactive Sensors PDU Low Current L1 Inactive PDU Low Current L2 Inactive PDU Low Current L3 Inactive PDU Failure Inactive PDU Communication Fail Inactive RI EMERSON Network Power TABLE OF CONTENTS TECHNICAL SUPPORT 5 353 8 anaes RAS AAA ae AA C 1 150 INTRODUCTION 45 Acide aero eu eee we odas 2 1 1 Ports On the Liebert RE e acce uel nde e bdo de wea eho ida 2 1 2 The Liebert MPX and Liebert MPH Rack PDUs Overview enn 3 LZE dnebert ME arar ip IBS Ped a eau d dac bes bd bed 3 12 27 Hiebert MPH 24 a 4 barb ose eene A Nau eras i di exe dde 3 1 3 Interconnecting Rack PDUs to Create a Rack PDU Array o
47. Locked Unlocked No Control and Normal Warning Alarm see Table 13 and 6 1 Understanding Icons jg Device Expl EMERSON xplorer Network Power monitor control configure support Rack PDU Information Lee urere a Uninitialized 4 Uninitialized 1 Uninitialized E 126 4 203 227 Receptacle User Assigned Label ld TOI c S System Status Receptacle 1 134 0 73 0 Normal Operation PER 1320 alo Recepfacle 3 1 3 3 0 22 8 Receptacle 4 1 34 0 a O Receftacle 5 1 3 5 OA Receptacle 6 135130 Monitor J E Rack PDU Recdptacle 1 1 51 1 a eo Active Events RecPptacle 2 1 5 2 o ta Receptacle Sequence Receptacle 3 1 53 1 alO SM 1 Mao PDU Click link above to switch to PDU Explorer view Explorer EMERSON Liebert xp ore Network Power monitor control configure support view Receptacle Rack PDU Information p m Uninitialized A 7 Select a receptacle to view Uninitialized Lt Receptacle Label State Lock Amps Load Type Load Status Uninitialized EN D 1 Receptacle 1 D 000 00 5 20R E E 126 4 203 227 132 2 Receptacle 2 I fa 000 00 5 20R QO ape po E m O 3 Receptacle 3 o a 000 00 5 20R A 5 o 4 Receptacle 4 o a 0 00 0 0 5 20R Q late o B Receptacle 5 E 00 00 520 Receptacle 2 O 6 Receptacle 6 i 0 00 0 0 5 20R as Receptacle 2 Monitor status events settings ratings Rack PDU Active Events Supported Events Status Receptacle Sequence Receptacle Over Current Inacti
48. On or Off C Control Icon indicates whether changes are allowed Locked Unlocked or No Control S Status Icon indicates the operating condition Normal Warning or Alarm Note Click on an underlined heading to sort the list by entries in that column Receptacle Sequence EMERSON Network Power monitor control configure support o Rack PDU Information RE Uninitialized L Uninitialized Delay Receptacle User Assigned Label ld O C S Uninitialized 0 Receptacle 1 13100 Mem 0 Receptacle 2 132 1 73 6 System Status 0 Receptacle 3 133 1 36 Normal Operation 0 Receptacle 4 134 1 73 8 0 Receptacle 5 13 5 1 73 0 0 Receptacle 6 13 5 1 6 0 Receptacle 1 15 100 0 Receptacle 2 152 1 36 Monitor 0 Receptacle 3 1 5 3 1 alo eben 9 Receptacle 4 dz 1 a 9 Receptacle Sequence 0 Receptacle 5 1 5 5 o 0 2 n E o ey 4 E ci Wl in PDU Click link above to switch to PDU Explorer view i Explorer EMERSON Liebert view Network Power monitor control configure support Rack PDU Information Rocoptacio Uninitialized A F Select a receptacle to view Uninitialized Lt Receptacle Label State Lock Amps Load Type Load Status Uninitialized a D E Receptacle 1 T 000 00 5 20R a 126 4 203 227 1 3 2 2 Receptacle 2 o s 000 00 5 20R A Sansa POU o 3j Receptacle 3 d s 000 00 5 20R O o ead a 4 Receptacle 4 MT s 000 00 5 20R dmmm P has O 5 Receptacle 5 d tw 000 00 5 20R UI Receptacle 2 ole
49. On with these connections made the RPC BDM is fully operational 71 Liebert RPC RPC BDM Optional 11 3 Placement of the RPC BDM The RPC BDM may be mounted in various locations inside a rack for easy access and viewing The unit may be rotated for vertical or horizontal display as described in 11 1 Orientation of the RPC BDM 11 4 Navigation Tips The RPC BDM has a scroll button for navigation see Figure 11 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 13 RPC BDM navigation icons PDU LEVEL VIEW 7 24 Shows the ID numbers of available 126 34 SOLE Use the icons in this area PDUs branches or receptacles _p depending on level 11 5 RPC BDM Operation Figure 14 RPC BDM views 11 5 1 PDU Branch and Receptacle Views Overview PDU LEVEL VIEW default The PDU Explorer hierarchy provides three levels for viewing Rack PDU data PDU branch and receptacle The PDU level is the default view Figure 14 at right shows examples of the three views For details on each view see 11 6 RPC BDM PDU Explorer An icon in the top left corner identifies the component type PDU branch or receptacle Level Icon Label in example shows PDU A Rack PDU with the level MP user assigned label MPX1 Branch 3 on Rack PDU 1 Branch level 1 3 Receptacle M Receptacle 5 on Branc
50. PC_HID16 4 640 6 056618 Agent Boot Firmware Version 4 340 7 Agent Boot Firmware Label RPC_HID16 4 340_7 050919 Agent Hardware ID 16 vents Agent Serial Number 15350556 105T2009JUL1 70053 Ns Agent Manufacture Date JUL 17 2009 Agent Ethernet MAC Address Primary 00 00 68 1D 02 16 Agent Ethernet MAC Address Secondary 00 00 68 1D 02 17 ma FDM Versian 1159 GDD Version 1 Device ID Sequence 8 2 Manufacturer support Liebert com SNMP MIB Downloads Liebert Software Downloads Summary Liebert RPC 68 Support Tab Options and Operations 10 2 Events and Parameters You may view a list of all supported events and parameters for the Liebert equipment To view supported events Click on the Support tab then Events in the left pane The events are listed in the right pane Support tab 4 EMERSON Network Power monitor control configure support SNMP Events Rack PDU Information MPX MPH Array SNMP Events Test Lab coldStart 1 3 6 1 6 3 1 1 5 1 Test LAU IgpConditionHighTemperature 1 3 6 1 4 1 476 1 42 3 2 1 1 126 4 202 120 IgpConditionInputUnderCurrent 1 3 6 1 4 1 476 1 42 3 2 1 182 2 EG f lapConditionRcpBranchBreakerOpen 1 3 6 1 4 1 476 1 42 3 2 1 190 10 Listing in Normal with Warning lgpConditionRcpBranchFailure 1 3 6 1 4 1 476 1 42 3 2 1 190 5 IgpConditionLowTemperature 1 3 6 1 4 1 476 1 42 3 2 1 2 right pane lgpConditionPowerSupplyFailure 1 3 6 1 4 1
51. Receptacle 6 O i 000 00 5 20R qum Receptacle 2 Monitor status events settings ratings Rack PDU Active Events Supported Events Status Receptacle Sequence Receptacle Over Current Inactive a U Sa nl Receptacle Low Current Inactive To view receptacle details click on the receptacle name or D these are links that open the PDU Explorer In this example clicking on the Receptacle 2 link at the top opens the PDU Explorer view to display details for Receptacle 2 at the bottom 15 Liebert RPC Monitor Tab Options and Operations 7 3 Monitor Tab PDU Explorer Overview The PDU Explorer uses a hierarchy to display data from connected equipment starting with the PDU view at the highest level default opening view allowing users to browse down one level to view branches then another to the receptacle view The PDU Explorer may also be used to view sensor data see 7 6 Monitor Tab Sensors Overview for details To access the PDU Explorer Click on the Monitor or Control tab at the top of the window The Monitor tab permits viewing only The Control tab allows authorized users to perform control functions see 8 2 Liebert Rack PDU Control Operations for additional information Click on PDU Explorer in the left pane The viewing area in the right pane displays the top level PDU view as shown in the example below See Table 8 for explanations of screen components that appear in the viewing area then
52. This method is available through the Web interface with an Ethernet connection to the Liebert RPC NOTE Turn off the power management on your PC or laptop before beginning the update to ensure that communication will not be disrupted during the process To update the Liebert RPC firmware using the Web HTTP method 1 Open a connection to the Liebert RPC if needed see instructions in 13 4 Connect to the Card and Open the Web Interface 2 Click on the Configure tab then click on Web under Firmware Update in the left pane 3 The Connect To box below center opens with a prompt to enter the Administrator user name and password both case sensitive a User Name default is Liebert b Password default is Liebert 4 Click OK The Web HTTP Firmware Update window opens shown at right below Configure tab EMERSON Liebert monitor control configure support Rack PDU Information e Uninitialized Uninitialized Uninitialized 126 4 203 226 Update the communication card firmware over the network using either HTTP or TFTP protocol Updati m a e new and updated features as well as periodic System Status Protoci EA Normal Operation Web H H TFTP t P Browse The server mphwebdemo liebert com at Administrator Password Required requires a username and passi Warning This server is requesting that your usern Categories L password be sent in an insecure manne
53. access to the device MIB V3 Setti ngs Management Protocol n Select if the user is intended to have write access to the device MIB SNMP V1 Access V1 Traps V3 Settings Messaging Email SMS Customiz amp Message Restart Telnet Users Web Display Optio Rack PDU Array Configure network hosts interested in device information access The host can be identified as either an ip address or the network name of the host To enable multiple hosts enter network names separated by a comma Note Setting Sources to 0 0 0 0 Access write and no Authentication or Privacy allows write access by any host this may be a security risk to consider Select to enable notifications Traps to be sent with the user s credentials Configure network hosts interested in alert notifications i e SNMP Traps The host can be identified as either an ip address or the network name of the host To enable multiple hosts enter network names separated by a comma Note Typically notifications are sent to Network Management Systems Port to send the notification to at the Destinations identified Valid range is 1 to 65535 If checked the destinations will be sent heartbeat traps Edit Configure up to 20 users 126 4 203 227 1 Enable 7 Authentication Privacy Glear System Status um none MD5 SHA 1 none DES Normal Operation Secret Secret Read T writ Notify Destinations Configuration Cate
54. ack AU UN EE Eb M eaa dau ud pu 46 Os lime SNTE Wiens Su erar a dpi d EE a ume ecu wea dace ka apa deno ebat as 47 Wararement PXotocol usua d buc SERA EARS e EU MG aia A RUA ES 48 9 SINIMUP Mente doe ta dece tek atas ee ws AS ee ee ee 49 9 6 2 SNMP Heartbeat Trap LIS cow eie A AA ae ss ee ode 50 963 ONIIP Vi Access a5 AE AE eee ees D Rd bb A eee IA 51 9E ONME Vi DESDS SE AE A E A ASS d Dog Be 52 9 06 50 ONMP Vo Sete Stan Las E O AS AS DE ES a 53 Mess a E Ye RS ORE E afa a A E 55 Otal JunableMessSqETIE sius ries a 0 Ses ch E NE rate d oi co a DA quao a era dial 55 O2 Nat CORTS UCA lO ss aras ae od aol e RA CORE da Eg QU ec qd e y Du bow de ORA Modi obe cidad 56 O qo OMC onora ION 155 0049 s d ia Sra aor Gud doce qi ad dadas 57 O74 Customize Messages aora seriedad ad dadas 58 Change Username Password cc ee s 59 MES ew Sia Cines TT etre Vat hh TOTIS TUE TE TT QUAL TT TET 60 9 9 1 Specify Web Server Settings 00 ce ne eee ee ee eee nee 60 9 9 2 Specify Web Display Options 2 ii sei tah ORO d Ed mcd Ro Cu ARA ER C dna 61 9 9 3 Install Security Certificates Internet Explorer 60rearlier eel 62 9 9 4 Install Security Certificates Internet Explorer 7 or later lees 64 eC dul tal c PCIE 66 10 0 10 1 10 2 11 0 11 1 11 2 11 3 11 4 11 5 11 6 11 7 12 0 12 1 12 2 12 3 12 4 12 5 12 6 13 0 13 1 13 2 13 3 13 4 13 5 13 6 13 7 SUPPORT TAB OPTIONS
55. ack PDU Information Uninitialized Select a PDU to view Uninitialized PDU Label Line Amps Load Load Status Uninitialized DIGO ili MPX Rack PDU L1 0 00 0 0 om 126 4 203 227 Ire 1 L 0 00 0 0 a MA PD d L3 0 12 0 2 a MA System Status MPX Rack PDU 2 MPH Rack PDU L1 0 00 0 0 a MA Normal Operation 3 P MFH Rack PDU L1 0 00 0 0 a NI Monitor status events PF settings ratings PODU Active Events Supported Settings Value Units i Receptacle Sequence PDU User Assigned Label MPX Rack PDU IPD U Explorer PDU Asset Tag 01 I Device Explorer E E E pec PDU Asset Tag 02 aaa NNI Module Changes 1 Sensors Over Current Alarm Threshold L1 85 96 Over Current Alarm Threshold L2 80 96 Over Current Alarm Threshold L3 80 96 Over Current Warn Threshold L1 75 Over Current Warn Threshold L2 75 Over Current Warn Threshold L3 75 Low Current Alarm Threshold L1 0 Low Current Alarm Threshold L2 0 Low Current Alarm Threshold L3 0 96 E 7 z m l mM 12 Table 11 PDU Explorer Settings subtab elements Element Descriptio OO Supported Settings Displays settings currently being monitored for selected components Valie Displays the selected component measurement value If the Value field is empty Value data is not configured Units Displays the selected component units i e the established measure used as the standard If the Units field is empty th
56. ailable L2 Current Until Alarm 48 00 A AC PDU Percent L2 Current Utilization 0 0 96 PDU Available L3 Current Until Alarm 4T 88 A AC PDU Percent L3 Current Utilization 0 2 W Table 9 PDU Explorer Status subtab elements Element Desoription Supported Status Displays the selected component measurement name value Displays the selected component measurement value If the Value field is empty Value data is not configured Displays the selected component units i e the established measure used as the standard 17 Liebert RPC Monitor Tab Options and Operations 7 3 2 Monitor Tab PDU Explorer Events Subtab The Events subtab displays the status of events for the selected component Click on the Monitor tab at the top of the window Click on PDU Explorer in the left pane Select the PDU or other component in the right pane Click on the Events subtab The viewing area in the right pane displays the data shown below and described in Table 10 EMERSON Liebert Network Power monitor control configure support Rack PDU Information E Uninitialized AT Select a PDU to view r ID GEA E PDU Ted P VERS 126 4 203 227 1 L2 0 00 0 0 6 Em i PDL L3 0 12 0 2 ic System Status O 2 p MPH Rack PDU L1 0 00 0 0 omm m Normal Operation O 3 MPH Rack PDU L1 0 00 0 0 omm mH status events settings ratings Supported Events Status PDU Over
57. al users those in the data center thus reducing mistakes during commission decommission The Liebert RPC uses only standard Ethernet cables that are readily available in a Cable Standardization f i data center no special cables are required Consolidation of The Liebert RPC can be used to create a Rack PDU Array by interconnecting multiple Liebert Rack PDUs within the rack to minimize the number of IP addresses IP Addresses and reduce required overhead Receptacle Group The Liebert RPC enables monitoring and management of receptacle groups through Control Liebert Nform software Liebert Rack PDU P P The Liebert RPC enables monitoring of Rack PDU receptacle voltage and current i draw provides load balancing capability and monitors rack environmental Condition Monitoring conditions Interoperability The Liebert RPC calculates power consumption KWH at the PDU branch and Energy Metering receptacle levels on some PDUs The Liebert RPC controls the power up wake up state and sequencing of receptacles Receptacle Load Control The Liebert RPC provides an interface for a display option to facilitate installation Local Display Support and local troubleshooting of interconnected Liebert Rack PDUs The display may be user mounted for optimal placement and viewing The Liebert RPC sends comprehensive event notifications via SNMP e mail SMS text messages and pages It also provides notification status via a Web page L
58. avy mil tock usna navy mil time nist gov time a nist gov System Status time b nist gov qxX DqL AAA Configuration Categories Time E Rack PDU SNTP Equipment Time Server Synchronize Rate Hourly C Daily Time Zone GMT UTC must be entered manually Time zones available from list Use the following guide to change options as needed for example Time Server In the Time Server box specify the new time server if desired f needed change the Synchronize Rate to Hourly or Daily Choose Time Zone select a region from the list and then select a time zone After making changes click Save Table 34 Time Server parameters Time Server This is the server that will be used for synchronization This can be either an IP address or a hostname provided that the DNS options are configured This is how often the card will attempt to synchronize its internal clock with the specified Synchronize Rate l time server Time Zone This is the local Time Zone that will be used to correctly adjust the time provided by the server for the locale where the Liebert RPC card is being used 47 Liebert RPC Configure Tab Options and Operations 9 6 Management Protocol The Management Protocol Menu allows enabling or disabling SNMP choosing SNMP v1 v2c or SNMPv3 and configuring management protocols Consult your network administrator for these settings To enable or disable the Velocity Server or the SNMP N
59. ble 24 Table 25 Table 26 Table 27 Table 28 Table 29 Table 30 Table 31 Table 32 Table 33 Table 34 Table 35 FIGURES Liebert RPG installed im Rack PDUS rra ds hod tad A sd 2 A II O fi cu Salva RN 2 Liebert MPX and system component descriptions lee 9 Liebert MPH and system component descriptions 0 0 00 no 3 Exampieora hack POU ANa atico caida 4 The PDU Explorer home screen i A a eg eee RR ERS EO AR SE wd ined A 11 The Device Explorer screen 11 RPC BDM displaying receptacle Information 11 Web Page Layout OVeEVIGW scr bag iaa ba Roe rend 13 Reset Dutton OCACIONES br wien es ai Stato Rd nd as 41 Vertical or horizontal orientation Cai hee TAE quis ac soe elec Dai 70 Liebert RPC ports for use with RPC BDM eeeeeee RR RIRRRRR RII 71 REC BDM Wave anton cons spas A A ele er ere ot I2 NEEDS eener EESE Ea SAA ERA E A RN tic BEE A 12 Liebert IPC Port ICONS 14d A ds ti ads 2 Liebert RPG capabilities and benefits 22024254404 ees RR RR ESAE RERUM e 5 IP addresses ina Rack PDU Array ia 6 id a dw AAA ee au AA A AA AA ede doa 8 Laptop IP settings for Liebert RPC addresses 0 0 0 0 ce ee eens 9 Liebert RPO ACOns A A II ibd aequo whos oed ds 12 Monitor tab Active Events elements 14 Monitor tab Receptacle Sequence elements 15 PDU Explorer components mati ira wae ea bo ara ada 16 PDU Explorer Status subtab elements llle RR RR es 17 PDU Explorer Events subtab elements 0
60. change options as needed for example SMS From After making changes click Save Uninitialized Table 42 SMS configuration guide Parameter een Mim The e mail address of the sender for example Support company com 64 typically the address where replies should be sent characters The message will be sent to this list of addresses The SMS Text Message address is usually a 10 digit phone number followed by com where might be a company name for example 1112223333 abc com NOTE To specify multiple recipients of the e mail message use a semicolon to separate addresses e g 1112221111 abc com 1112221111 xyz com 64 characters The subject line of the message By default this is the event description e g 120 AlarmOnBypass but it may be customized characters SMTP Server The IP address or domain name of the SMTP e mail server that sends messages P characters Pot SMTP server port typically the default port 25 O After saving changes to SMS parameters send a test SMS message to verify the Test SMS l settings are correct The message status will be displayed 57 Liebert RPC Configure Tab Options and Operations 9 7 4 Customize Messages Both e mail and SMS text messages may be customized to include items such as the IP address or hostname event name and a link to the Liebert RPC card in the body of the message To access Customize Message settings Click the Customize b
61. characters Heartbeat Target If checked this target will be sent a heartbeat trap Note Click the Test Heartbeat button to send a heartbeat test trap Clear the values of the parameters L3 E Pot Community Glear 2 10 162 130 183 162 lLiebertem 3 10 162 130 20 162 LiebertEM Clear 4 126 4 203 103 162 public F enable Use the following guide to change options as needed for example Network Name d Glear After making changes click Save SNMP traps menu Enter up to 20 targets to receive traps Network Name The IP address or network name of the target to receive traps The Trap Listen Port where traps will be sent use 162 if the host computer uses standard ports 161 162 The community string used by the IP host for this entry case sensitive up to 32 characters Check the enable box to activate this feature for the target device Click the Test Heartbeat button to send a test trap Web TFTP Network Settings DNS T Test raps Time SNTP Management Protocol SNMP V1 Access 2 V1 Traps V3 Settings Messaging Email Table 39 Port Heartbeat Target Clear z TM Liebert RPC Delete all values for this entry 52 Configure Tab Options and Operations 9 6 5 SNMP V3 Settings To access SNMPvy3 settings Click on the Configure tab then V3 Settings under Management Protocol in the left panel Puta check mark v in the Enable box and e
62. cross an existing network connection Connect a Local Area Network Ethernet cable not included to the LAN port identified by the icon shown below eon Description Pupee Use this port ONLY for Plug in the Local Area Network LAN via an Ethernet cable LUE LAN Port not included DESCRIBED IN THIS SECTION Creating a Rack PDU Array by interconnecting additional Rack PDUs described in Section 1 3 nsert the other end of the Ethernet cable into a laptop If needed refer to 4 1 Install the Card for details on connecting to the Rack PDU Next confirm the change as described in 8 5 Controlling a Sensor Settings Tab Click on the Control tab at the top of the window Click on Module Changes in the left pane to display a list of PDU components that have been added or removed but not yet acknowledged The viewing area in the right pane displays the following data Description Displays the serial number for each listed module Module Serial Number This is the sensor address recorded in Section 12 2 Module Type Indicates the kind of component e g auxiliary sensor string Added Added indicates a module has been connected to the PDU Removed Removed indicates a module has been disconnected from the PDU Module changes must be acknowledged before remote management 1s enabled or disabled Click the Acknowledge button for the changes to take effect A CAUTION After a modu
63. ct Uninitialized and Metwork Power Firmware Summary Version RPC HID16 4 640 6 056618 Support oo DOO 4 340 7 lll Summary Agent Boot Firmware Label RPC_HID16_4 340 7_050919 ilities Agent Hardware ID 116 Agent Serial Number 5360556105T2009JUL170053 eae Eli mr Mide Hg 47 nnn 13 5 3 Download the Firmware Upgrade File to the Computer NOTE Turn off the power management on your PC or laptop before beginning the update to ensure that communication will not be disrupted during the process To download the upgrade file 1 Open a Web browser such as Internet Explorer 5 5 or newer 2 Navigate to the Liebert Web site www liebert com downloads 3 Choose the firmware upgrade from the selections on the Web page see 13 5 2 Determine the Firmware Version 4 Click on the link to download the file 5 Save the file to your computer s hard drive Be sure to make a note of the location where the file 1s saved 13 5 4 Choose a Method to Install the Firmware Upgrade To install the firmware upgrade choose one of these methods and refer to the step by step directions Web HTTP see 13 6 Updating the Firmware Web HTTP Method TFTP see 13 7 Updating the Firmware TFTP Method 83 Liebert RPC Firmware Upgrade 13 6 Updating the Firmware Web HTTP Method Web Follow these steps to install the firmware upgrade using the Web HTTP method
64. de Reconnect to the Card and Begin the Upgrade Process 7 Repeat Steps 1 to 3 to return to the TFTP screen Open a connection to the Liebert RPC click the Configure tab then TFTP and finally enter the user name and password 8 Open the TFTP application and start TFTP Ensure that all settings are ready to transfer the file including the location of the upgrade file Refer to your TFTP user manual for more details 9 Return to the Web interface 10 When ready to begin the download click the Update Firmware button shown below Configure tab Connect to mphwebdemo liebert com M EMERSON Network Power monitor control configure support The server mphwebdemo liebert com at Administrator Firmware Update gt gt TFTP Status Password Required requires a username and password Rack PDU Information Uninitialized Parameter Description Warning This server is requesting that your username and Uninitialized Parameter Description password be sent in acum art bake authentication Uninitialized Server IP address of the TFTP server without a secure connection 126 4 203 226 Port Port server is listening on typically 63 Uner name f Liebert v Filename Mame of the firmware update file System Status Password Normal Operation Note The maximum length of the entry is 128 ch Remember my password and punctuation o Jl come Update Firmware
65. ds and identifiers that can be PDU Explorer Subtab View the selected component s rating Status Icon Liebert RPC 16 Monitor Tab Options and Operations 7 3 1 Monitor Tab PDU Explorer Status Subtab The Status subtab displays the current measurement data of the selected component Click on the Monitor tab at the top of the window Click on PDU Explorer in the left pane Select the PDU or other component in the right pane Click on the Status subtab The viewing area in the right pane displays the data shown below and described in Table 9 EMERSON Liebert Network Power monitor control configure support Rack PDU Information He BIL Uninitialized TT Select a PDU to view Uninitialized D LAT MPXRack PDU i oo 00 mE 126 4 203 227 1 L2 0 00 0 0 ee _ PLL L3 0 12 0 2 omm mH System Status O 2 p MPH Rack PDU L1 0 00 0 0 omm m Normal Operation O 3 MPH Rack PDU L1 0 00 0 0 omm mM Monitor status events settings ratings ve Events Supported Status Value Units eptacle Sequence PDU Accumulated Energy 2 1 KWH AR PDU Total Input Power 0 0 W inp penus PDU Voltage L1 N 119 7 VAC ensars PDU Voltage L2 M 121 0 VAC PDU Voltage L3 N 120 6 VAC PDU Current L1 0 00 A AC PDU Current L2 0 00 A AC PDU Current L3 0 12 A AC PDU Available L1 Current Until Alarm 51 00 A AC PDU Percent L1 Current Utilization 0 0 96 PDU Av
66. e Liebert RPC card through the Web interface the Web interface Web Link Ei tion 9 7 2 amp Port ection The port number of the SMTP server port Section 9 7 3 TM Enable or disable this feature to include multiple events in e mail SMS Section 9 7 2 Event Consolidation vi notifications Section 9 7 3 Message Consolidation Consolidation Time Duration seconds to consolidate events before a notification will be Time Limit and Limit seconds sent regardless of event limit Range 10 to 120 seconds Message Consolidation Event Limit on page 59 Message Consolidation Consolidation Event Number of events to consolidate before a notification will be sent Time Limit and Limit events regardless of time limit Range 1 to 50 events Message Consolidation Event Limit on page 59 Liebert RPC 58 9 8 Users Configure Tab Options and Operations Message Consolidation Time Limit and Message Consolidation Event Limit Message Consolidation Time Limit allows adjusting the duration the card will wait for additional events before sending a notification E mail Consolidation event limit allows adjusting the number of events each E mail will contain Change Username Password The Liebert RPC card has a default username and password For security be sure to change the default password Two types of users may be configured as described in the following table ER NE Administrat r Full access to configuration and control functions
67. e unit information is not applicable 19 Liebert RPC Monitor Tab Options and Operations 7 3 4 Monitor Tab PDU Explorer Ratings Subtab The Ratings subtab displays item ratings and related information for the selected component Click on the Monitor tab at the top of the window Click on PDU Explorer in the left pane Select the PDU or other component in the right pane Click on the Ratings subtab The viewing area in the right pane displays the data shown below and described in Table 12 EMERSON Liebert Network Power monitor control configure support Rack PDU Information POU n tel Uninitialized Gag Select a PDU to view m De TF NE E es VUA Load Status alize y qum oe rp re E L2 0 00 0 0 gu PD 1 L3 0 14 0 2 gu System Status MPX Rack PDU O 2 e MPH Rack PDU L1 0 00 0 0 omm m Normal Operation O 3 MPH Rack PDU L1 0 00 0 0 omm m Monitor status events settings ratings i rent nts Ratings and Information Value Units eptacle Sequence PEM Model MPXPEM NHBXXW30 Explorer PDU Input Wiring Type 3 Phase 5 Wire L1 L2 L3 N PE EE EHE Rated Input Line Voltage 120 VAC ensors Rated Input Line Current 60 A AC Rated Input Line Frequency 60 Hz Firmware Version 0 2 2 5 PEM Serial Number 417271 G704C2009APR130012 m n gt Table 12 PDU Explorer Ratings subtab elements Element Descriptio OOO O Ratings amp Info
68. en the PDU Explorer Liebert RPC 36 8 4 Control Tab Options and Operations Control Tab Module Changes Use this option to confirm the installation or removal of components For example after installing or removing these components follow the instructions in this section to confirm the action e MPX BRM Module added removed Sensor added removed Rack PDU added removed applies to Rack PDU Array configuration see 1 3 Interconnecting Rack PDUs to Create a Rack PDU Array To view or acknowledge changes to the module Click on the Control tab at the top of the window Click on Module Changes in the left pane to display a list of PDU components that have been added or removed but not yet acknowledged The viewing area in the right pane displays the data shown below and described in Table 29 s EMERSON Liebert monitor control confiqure support Rack PDU Information Module Changes MPX MPH Array y Test Lab Acknowledge Click the button to acknowledge the module changes Test Device 126 4 202 120 System Status Module Serial Number Module Type Added Removed Normal with Alarm 00000000000000350793 Auxiliary Sensor String Added L lack Module Change s 417271G30402008APR 130008 Branch Receptacle Module Added Check Device Status 535055G103T2009MAY 150031 Power Rail Chassis Removed a Windows Internet Explorer f x Control Operation p x eptacle Sequence p DU Expl
69. ensors Integrated sensors are attached to a single cable These Liebert SN sensors are available in several varieties including single or multiple temperature sensors Modular sensors are separate probes shipped with a cable for connection to the Liebert RPC Liebert SN sensors may be connected in a string including a combination of modular and inte erated sensors The maximum string length is 65 6 ft 20m The maximum number of probes that may be connected to a Liebert MPH or Liebert MPX is 10 Refer also to the quick start guides for integrated SL 20840 and modular SL 52405 sen sors See the sensor quick start guides for details on the number of probes in each type of sensor Liebert SN sensors may be placed in any area for example in a Knurr rack to monitor conditions such as temperature and humidity levels or the state of a contact 12 1 Introduction Installing a sensor requires mounting the sensor connecting it to Liebert monitoring equipment confirming the change and configuring sensor parameters 12 2 Record the Sensor Address Write the addresses of all sensors on labels and in a log 12 3 Mount the Sensor Mount the sensor securely in the appropriate location 12 4 Connect the Sensor Attach the cable to the sensor port on the Liebert product 12 5 Confirm the Module Change Acknowledge the sensor connection via the Web interface 12 6 Configure the Sensor Configure param
70. eptacle 4 1 24 a 0 _ es ts Control Operation 0 Receptacle 5 1251150 Bl Receptacle Sequence 0 Receptacle 6 125 1 0 s PDU Explorer m Device Explorer Module Changes E Sensors Liebert RPC 28 Control Tab Options and Operations Table 21 Control tab Receptacle Sequence elements Eemen Description OO S Displays the number of seconds that will elapse before power is applied to the receptacle Power On Delay upon startup of the Rack PDU Add a 30 second communication delay to the Power On Delay to account for latency in communication from the first PDU in a Rack PDU Array to the last PDU in the array The Power On Delay countdown timer begins when Power to the MPX PEM or the Liebert MPH is interrupted or Multiple receptacles are rebooted C Displays the component ID in the format PDU Branch t Receptacle described in 5 2 Rack PDU Component ID for each listed receptacle Icons indicate the general state of the receptacle On Off Locked Unlocked No Control and Normal Warning Alarm operation condition See 6 1 Understanding Icons Note Click on an underlined heading to sort the list by that column To make changes click on a receptacle label e g Receptacle 1 or an ID e g 1 1 1 to open the PDU Explorer Proceed to 8 2 6 Controlling a Receptacle Commands Tab for details to make the changes 8 2 Liebert Rack PDU Control Operations
71. er will be highlighted The screen displays information for the selected receptacle The example below shows data for Receptacle 5 one of six receptacles on Branch 8 of PDU 1 that are communicating with the RPC BDM unit See Table 50 for explanations of components that appear on the screen A list of receptacles may be viewed in the Device Explorer see 11 7 RPC BDM Device Explorer for details 3 Active Event icon Table 50 Receptacle view components ESOS Item Description Purpose Displays an icon to indicate the type of component selected receptacle in this example as well as the receptacle ID which is in Component the format 1 bi F epson PDUF Branch Receptacle See 5 2 Rack PDU Component ID for details Power Utilization Graphically displays the approximate power utilization of the selected 3 oe components 839 Amperage 0 Displays the amperage of the selected module the amperage Displays the amperage of the selected module the selected module Voltage Power Displays voltage power and apparent power for the selected petis te Apparent Power receptacle 1 34 je Receptacle ID Number Select a given receptacle to view its information Select to view information about the selected receptacle See example nformation l N H of receptacle level information screen below mI Up One Level Move up one level in this example from receptacle to branch view ese m On Off status D
72. ernet Explorer 6 or an earlier version and select HTTPS as the operation mode of the Web server see 9 9 1 Specify Web Server Settings follow these instructions to install a security certificate Open Internet Explorer and enter https followed by the IP address or hostname of the Liebert RPC card for example https 192 168 0 125 in the address bar The following message appears Information vou exchange with this site cannot be viewed or changed by others However there is a problem with the site s security certificate ity The security certificate was Issued by a company you have not chosen to trust Mew the certificate to determine whether you want to trust the certifying authority e The security certificate date iz valid Click on View Certificate The security certificate has a valid name matching the name of the page you are tring to view Do pon want to proceed es Mo Click the View Certificate button This opens the Certificate window View Certificate Ab xl 2x cows gerens ce use Cott r ifi m Certification path Certificate TET NT Allegro Root CA Path ta b E Liebert Monitoring Group This certificate cannot be verified up to a trusted E 192 168 0 125 certification authority Issued to 192 168 0 125 Issued by Liebert Monitoring Group Valid from 7 2 2007 to 3 27 2036 Certificate status This CA Root certificate is not trusted because it is not i
73. ert RPC Liebert Nform will centrally manage event notifications access critical system information and manage the power delivered to your critical devices A downloadable edition is available online at nform liebert com Liebert SiteScan Web The Liebert RPC integrates with Liebert SiteScan Web software to monitor and analyze trends to ensure high availability operation of critical facilities For more information on Liebert SiteScan Web visit the Web page at sitescan liebert com Liebert RPC 6 3 0 3 1 3 2 3 3 Liebert RPC Kit LIEBERT RPC KIT Liebert RPC Kit Contents The Liebert RPC kit includes these items Liebert RPC communication card Quick Start Guide containing card installation and configuration instructions see 4 1 Install the Card and 4 2 Configure the Card This user manual downloadable from the Web at ww w liebert com Cables Required for Installation not included The following items are not included but are necessary for Liebert RPC functionality Two Ethernet cables LAN connection cable Expansion connection cable if applicable Liebert RPC Installation Requirements To begin installation proceed to Sections 4 1 and 4 2 for the installation and configuration instructions from the quick start guide included in the kit 7 Liebert RPC Liebert RPC Installation 4 0 LIEBERT RPC INSTALLATION 4 1 4 2 Install the Card Locate the communication card bay o
74. ess PDU 1 e LAN Port Your Network Settings User Defined Expansion Subnet Mask Your Network Settings User Defined e Open a Web browser enter the IP address then press Enter If this is Rack PDU 1 not previously configured as 2 3 or 4 enter http 192 168 1 10 If this is Rack PDU 2 3 and 4 previously configured refer to Table 45 for addresses Table45 IP addresses in a Rack PDU Array Position in Rack PDU Array IP Address Rack PDU 1 Rack PDU 2 Rack PDU 3 Rack PDU 4 Laptop Computer 192 168 1 9 192 168 1 5 192 168 1 1 192 168 1 13 Expansion Management Port 192 168 1 10 192 168 1 6 192 168 1 2 192 168 1 14 Subnet Mask PDU Array Settings 255 255 255 252 255 255 255 252 255 255 255 252 255 255 255 252 Click on the Configure tab then Rack PDU Array in the left pane Click on Edit in the right pane Configure tab sy EMERSON Liebert vetwork Powel monitor control configure support Rack PDU Information Rack PDU Position Configuration pee Parameter Description aa Rack PDU Array Position Configure the PDU position in the Rack PDU Array 126 4 203 226 Setting the PDU position allows multiple PDUs to be connected System Status Normal Operation Save Reset eas Rack PDU Array Positi a i JEN PDU ac rray Position i Array EN ck PDU Array Liebert RPC 66 Configure Tab Options and Operations Use the following guide to make changes After making changes click Save
75. eters such as thresholds to trigger alarms 12 2 Record the Sensor Address During configuration the Web interface will MODULAR SENSOR display the addresses of all connected sensors Address for one sensor You will need to be able to 1dentify which 1 temperature sensor T address belongs to each sensor PN SN T r 160000000365DF42 536913G2 Rev 00 Be sure to make a note of each sensor s address a before mounting and connecting sensors The sensor address can be found on the sensor INTEGRATED SENSOR O itself modular sensors or the RJ45 end of the Addresses for four sensors spe a oe Me sensor cable integrated sensors shown in the 3 temperature T1 T2 T3 examples at right 1 humidity H2 H2 1D000000E8A5BA26 T3 2700000003886F42 con MERA Y Liebert RPC 78 12 3 12 4 Liebert SN Sensor Installation Optional Mount the Sensor The sensor may be mounted in a Knurr rack or another type of rack For temperature and humidity sensors be sure to choose a place with unobstructed airflow for example on the rack door Check to make sure that the sensor does not cover any vents that might impede airflow Refer to the sensor quick start guide for detailed instructions for each of the following four options Mount on a Knurr rack frame or 19 inch rail Mount the sensor on the rack door Mount the sensor on a flat surface Mount the sensor on the rack rails Connect the Sens
76. etwork Agent Click on the Configure tab then Management Protocol in the left pane and finally Edit in the right pane Check v the enabled box to activate Velocity Server or SNMP Agent To disable a protocol click to remove the check mark Refer to Table 35 After making changes click Save Configure tab EMERSON Liebert Network Power monitor control configure support Rack PDU Information Management Protocol Liebert MPX Monitoring Lab Liebert MPX plus RPC 1 126 4 203 227 elocity v 4 Server Enable or disable Velocity v 4 Server 1 v2c Protocol Enable or disable SNMP v1 and SNMP v2c protocol support System Status Note Typically this feature is disabled when remote SNMP network Normal Operation management of the system is not needed or the information is not desired in lear text The v1 v2c protocols provide unsecured transport of device management information 3 Protocol Enable or disable SNMP v3 protocol support Note Typically this feature is disabled when remote SNMP network management of the system is not needed SNMPv3 provides authenticated and secured transport of device management information Management E Sues e CTS Protocol z EC idu Information Factory Defaults Edit l gt Edit ar vice Sina Velocity v 4 Server F enabled Velocity Server TFTP SNMP Agent check box beer AS v1 v2c Protocol Y enabled Test v3 Protocol enabled Engi
77. field to locate components Asset Tag 1 2 This tag is a user provided value to identify the PDU or connected components Set this value to the maximum acceptable percentage of input current capacity for proper operation This setting will trigger an alarm when the PDU current exceeds this level This setting may be configured separately for each input phase Over Current Alarm L1 3 Set this value to a percentage lower than the Over Current Alarm threshold to trigger a warning when the PDU input current exceeds this level This setting may be configured separately for each input phase Over Current Warning L1 3 Set this value to the minimum acceptable percentage of input current capacity for proper operation Low Current This setting will trigger an alarm when the PDU current falls below this level Set the value to O to Alarm L1 3 disable the alarm This setting may be configured separately for each input phase Liebert RPC 30 Control Tab Options and Operations 8 2 2 Controlling a PDU Commands Tab 1 Click the Control tab at the top then select PDU Explorer in the left pane Select the desired PDU then click the Commands subtab shown below To clear the PDU Accumulated Energy counter click Reset see Table 23 In the confirmation dialog box click OK to proceed or Cancel to make no changes Click the Send button to run a Generic Test Event see Table 23 d e nS EMERSON Liebert Network Powet
78. ged in Step 2 below Each PDU is factory configured as PDU 1 2 Refer to 9 10 Rack PDU Array for details on individually connecting each additional Rack PDU to a computer and assigning a new PDU number 2 3 or 4 This must be completed for each Rack PDU before proceeding to Step 3 below 3 Interconnect the Rack PDUs with standard Ethernet cables as follows see Figure 5 for up to four Rack PDUs a Connect the Expansion Management port in Rack PDU 1 to the LAN port in Rack PDU 2 b Connect the Expansion Management port in Rack PDU 2 to the LAN port in Rack PDU 3 c Connect the Expansion Management port in Rack PDU 8 to the LAN port in Rack PDU 4 4 Use the LAN port in Rack PDU 1 the only Rack PDU with an open LAN port to connect the Rack PDU Array to the network Figure 5 Example of a Rack PDU Array Rack PDU Array example Liebert RPC ports c gt c F A O e Expansion Management port PDU 1 LAN port to network pack PDU Rack PDU Rack PDU Rack PDU 1 2 3 4 Liebert RPC 4 Liebert RPC Capabilities and Benefits 2 0 LIEBERT RPC CAPABILITIES AND BENEFITS The Liebert RPC offers the following capabilities and benefits Table 2 Liebert RPC capabilities and benefits The Liebert RPC integrates network management of the Liebert family of Rack PDUs and environmental sensors with a local display interface This ensures consistency of information available to both remote and loc
79. ght of that Accumulated Energy parameter The desired state of receptacle On Off When changed as described above see Action Receptacle Power State The receptacle state will change immediately e f changed to Off or On the receptacle will assume this state upon power up e f changed to Reboot the receptacle will be On upon power up Receptacle Accumulated Energy The total accumulated energy consumption kWh for the receptacle Receptacle Power State 35 Liebert RPC Control Tab Options and Operations 8 3 Control Tab Device Explorer Control Tab To perform control operations on receptacles Click on the Control tab at the top of the window Click on Device Explorer in the left pane Check v the box to the left of each receptacle label to select individual receptacles Note To select all receptacles check the box in the top left corner of the table shown below Click on the appropriate Control Action drop down menu then make changes as needed Refer to Table 28 for details on the menu options Click the Execute button to make the changes EMERSON Network Power monitor control configure support Device Explorer Rack PDU Information Uninitialized Control Actions Uninitialized Uniitalized 126 4 202 50 BU DES Unlock Execute ea Check box Normal Operation to select all i oO Receptacle User Assigned Label id State receptacles DI Becestades MO A O
80. gories B Rack PDU Heartbeat Port 162 Equipment Information Factory Defaults i User d Update N Po none MD5 SHA 1 none DES TFTP Secret Secret Network Settings 2 Enable Authentication Privacy Clear DNS Test Time SNTP Management Protocol Notify Benea A SNMP V1 Access Heartbeat Port 162 V1 Traps 1 Use the following guide to change options as needed for example Network Name After making changes click Save 53 Liebert RPC Configure Tab Options and Operations Table 40 SNMP V3 access menu Parameter Description Enable Enable must be checked for each user to be configured for access maximum of 20 devices may be configured for access The IP address or network name of the network host to receive access to device information or User Name traps Authentication None MD 5 SHA 1 Secret Authentication Password 8 64 characters for SNMPv3 request Privacy None DES Secret Privacy Password 8 64 characters for SNMPv3 request Click read to allow users to view but not change data Access Click write to give full permission for configuration control and viewing E Either an IP address or the network name of the host To enable multiple hosts enter network names separated by a comma Notify Must be checked for the user to receive notifications from the card Configure each network host that will receive notifications from the card Either an
81. graded Upgrading the Liebert RPC s firmware takes about 20 minutes During the upgrade the Liebert RPC upgrades all connected components If a component is not connected it will not be upgraded and must go through the 20 minute upgrade later when it 1s attached Before beginning to upgrade the Liebert RPC s firmware connect all components to the Liebert MPX or Liebert MPH This includes all MPX PEMs MPX BRMs MPX BDMs and MPH BDMs see Table 4 Overview The firmware upgrade involves these steps Table 51 Overview of the upgrade process 1 Connect to the Liebert RPC 13 4 Connect to the Card and Open the Web Interface 2 Prepare for the upgrade Make sure you have everything needed to 13 5 1 Requirements to Update the Liebert RPC perform the upgrade Firmware Check the firmware version currently installed the firmware version Check the firmware version currently installed installed 13 5 2 Determine the Firmware Version 5 2 Determine the Firmware Version e Download the upgrade file from the Liebert LL RN Download the Firmware Upgrade File to the Web site Computer Decide which method to use for the upgrade ede a Method to Install the Firmware 3 Follow the step by step instructions to upgrade the firmware with the chosen method Web HTTP Method 13 6 Updating the Firmware Web HTTP Method TFTP Method 13 7 Updating the Firmware TFTP Method Estimated Time to Download the Firm
82. h 3 level 1 3 5 of Rack PDU 1 The highlighted ID number in the bottom left cor ner indicates which component 1s currently displayed e g PDU 1 Branch 8 Receptacle 5 The component data includes a graph amperage and status V W VA for branch receptacle Navigation buttons appear in the bottom right corner of each screen When any events are detected the display changes to the PDU view and an Active Events icon appears at bottom right See 11 5 3 Viewing Active Events for details Liebert RPC 72 RPC BDM Optional 11 5 2 Types of Data Available at PDU Branch and Receptacle Levels The following table shows the types of data available at each level Table 47 Monitoring data available on the RPC BDM via PDU Explorer Graph of power utilization Y each phase Oxy yoo Amperage of selected module Y each phase Ao vo NOTE Branch and Receptacle data may vary depending on the MPX BRM model and Liebert MPH capabilities 11 5 3 Viewing Active Events When an event is detected the display switches to the PDU view with an Active Events icon in the bottom right corner of the screen shown below left Scroll to the Active Events icon below left then press the scroll button to select 1t The Device Explorer view displays a list of events with icons to indicate severity below right To view details for any listed event scroll to that event then press the scroll button E n e MP 1 Pad O
83. he Liebert RPC Each port 1s designed for only one type of connection See Table 1 for descriptions and references to sections with details on using these ports Figure2 Liebert RPC ports Liebert SN port Display port Ll Expansion Management port LAN port Table 1 Liebert RPC port icons For details refer to Section lcon Name Use this port ONLY for Plugin the Local Area Network LAN via 4 0 Liebert RPC Installation E LAN Port an Ethernet cable not included Creating a Rack PDU Array by 1 3 Interconnecting Rack PDUs to interconnecting additional Rack PDUs Create a Rack PDU Array Use this port ONLY for Expansion Local configuration through 4 0 Liebert RPC Installation Management interconnection to a computer Port Creating a Rack PDU Array by 1 3 Interconnecting Rack PDUs to interconnecting additional Rack PDUs Create a Rack PDU Array Use this port ONLY to plug in the r Display Port RPC BDM Basic Display Module 11 2 112 RPC BDM instalation BDM Installation Liebert SN Use this port ONLY to plug in optional 12 0 Liebert SN Sensor Port sensor accessories Installation Optional Liebert RPC 2 Introduction 1 2 The Liebert MPX and Liebert MPH Rack PDUs Overview The Liebert MPX and Liebert MPH Rack PDUs are single phase or three phase power distribution products that offer monitoring and receptacle level control 1 2 1 Liebert MPX The Liebert MPX is an Adapt
84. he Liebert RPC card is reinitialized The card may be restarted either manually or through the card s Web interface To restart the card manually insert a small straight probe or piece of wire into the card and hold the reset button down for 5 seconds See Figure 10 for the reset button s location Figure 10 Reset button location x gt SN 120 208 240Vac 60 Hz 30A 24A L1 L2 L3 Y WARNING SHOCK HAZARD a NL e HO eo S ER W Reset Button recessed To restart the card through the card s Web interface In the Configure tab window below left click Restart in the left pane Click the Restart button at right to reboot the Liebert RPC card and put your changes into effect Configure tab EMERSON Liebert Network Power monitor control configure support Restart Rack PDU Information MPX MPH Array Parameter Description 0 Test Lab Parameter Description Test Device e Clicking this button will reboot the card and cause configuration changes to 126 4 202 120 take effect System Status Normal with Warning Restart FUIT TEILTE First click Restart at left Progress message window SMS g ustomize EMERSON Network Power 3 Liebert The web card is attempting to reinitialize If this message appears for more than 2 minutes you may need to Then click restart your browser connection or contact your network dministrator for assistance t
85. he Restart a b u tto n at If further assistance is necessary visit Liebert com H Last updated Tuesday July 24 2007 02 37 05pm lt TC e Kum A message window appears shown above right and remains until the card 1s reinitialized 41 Liebert RPC Configure Tab Options and Operations 9 3 Equipment Information Rack PDU Information is optional and identifies the Liebert unit its location a contact person and other information about the unit The default value of each field is Uninitialized NOTE This information also configures the SNMP parameters sysName sysContact sysDescr and sysLocation available using RFC 1213 MID II To make changes to the Rack PDU Information Click on the Configure tab then Equipment Information in the left pane Click the Edit button in the right pane Enter the identifying information using the following as a guide Name A name for the Liebert unit 255 characters Contact A contact person or department responsible for maintenance GA characters and operation of the Liebert unit The location of the Liebert unit 64 characters Other useful information about the unit for quick reference 64 characters Valid characters include spaces and other printable characters except double quotes After making changes click Save These changes require restarting the Liebert RPC card Follow the instructions in 9 2 Restart ing the Liebert RPC Card Changes will not
86. heartbeat traps Message Restart Traps 7 enabled Telnet System Notify Trap enabled Use the following guide to change options as needed for example Authentication Traps After making changes click Save Table 36 SNMP communications menu If enabled an SNMP Authentication Trap will be sent to all trap targets Authentication Traps Typically this feature is enabled as a security measure to alert a management station that unintended unauthorized requests are being received Specifies how often a heartbeat trap will be sent to show that a device is online Heartbeat Trap Interval and functioning normally Select an interval from the drop down menu 1 minute to 24 hours to send a periodic heartbeat trap to specified trap targets Enables the Liebert Global Products MIB Enterprise Specific for querying of Liebert Global Products MIB information in that MIB This option can be enabled or disabled independently of the RFC 1628 MIB Condition Traps Enables event condition traps to be sent per the LGP MIB The parent option must p be enabled for this to also be enabled Enables system traps to be sent per the LGP MIB The parent option must be also SVALE NOUD Trap enabled for this to be enabled 49 Liebert RPC Configure Tab Options and Operations 9 6 2 SNMP Heartbeat Trap Targets Use the heartbeat trap feature to send periodic traps to specified target devices to confirm they are operating proper
87. identify the sensor or connected components Liebert RPC 38 Configure Tab Options and Operations 9 0 CONFIGURE TAB OPTIONS AND OPERATIONS The Configure tab provides password protected access to configuration options including system and network settings messaging and firmware updates For configuration options Access to configuration functions requires a username and password see 9 1 Enter Login Information Some changes Rack PDU Information SNMP configuration Rack PDU Array configuration are not saved until the card is rebooted see 9 2 Restarting the Liebert RPC Card See the following sections for details on configuration functions 9 1 Enter Login Information 9 2 Restarting the Liebert RPC Card 9 3 Equipment Information 9 4 Reset to Factory Defaults 9 5 Network Settings Network Access Parameters 9 6 Management Protocol 9 7 Messaging 9 8 Change Username Password 9 9 Web Server 9 10 Rack PDU Array For details on Firmware Update see 13 0 Firmware Upgrade 39 Liebert RPC Configure Tab Options and Operations 9 1 Enter Login Information To access configuration functions log in with the Administrator username and password 1 Open a Web browser such as Internet Explorer then enter the IP address or hostname of the Liebert RPC card in the address bar e g http 192 168 0 125 2 Click on the Configure tab The left pane displays Configuration
88. intended unauthorized requests are being received Heartbeat Trap Interval A periodic Heartbeat trap will be sent at the selected interval to the trap targets that have been configured to receive heart beat traps To select targets to receive heartbeat traps click here Configuration Categories E Rack PDU Note Receipt of a heartbeat trap indicates the source device is operating Equipment properly and has the expected connectivity Information Liebert Global Products Enable or disable support for retrieval of data using the Liebert Global Factory Defaults LGP MIB Products LGP MIB objects Update Liebert Global Products Enable or disable support for the Liebert Global Products LGP MIB Traps TFTP LGP MIB Traps Note that if a heart beat trap is enabled for a trap target and this LGP SNMP iege Settings feature is disabled the heart beat trap will still be sent Test Liebert Global Products Enable or disable support for the LGP System Notification Trap This is a Time SNTP LGP System Notify Trap single trap that is sent each time a condition alarm waming is added or Management Protocol removed from the conditions table A varbind in this trap will contain a text SNMP description of the condition V1 Access V1 Traps Edit Edit V3 Settings i EST Authentication Traps 7 enabled Email SMS Heartbeat Trap Interval 4 hours Yt Sets frequency of 53 Customize Liebert Global Products LGP MIB Y enabled
89. ions can be performed by clicking the Control tab described below Control Tab provides password protected access to control options and operations available for the PDU such as naming components and turning receptacles on or off see 8 0 Control Tab Options and Operations Configure Tab provides password protected access to configuration options including system and network settings messaging and firmware updates see 9 0 Configure Tab Options and Operations Support Tab displays identifying information for the Liebert RPC card as well as events and parameters available for the Liebert equipment see 10 0 Support Tab Options and Opera tions Subtabs may appear at the bottom of the right pane depending on the selection The example in Figure 9 shows four subtabs that appear after selecting the Monitor tab at top then PDU Explorer in the left pane 13 Liebert RPC Monitor Tab Options and Operations 7 0 MONITOR TAB OPTIONS AND OPERATIONS The Monitor tab allows read only access to PDU data permitting users to view status active events settings and ratings of configured PDUs branches and receptacles The following options are available in the Options and Operations section when the Monitor tab is selected The Control and Configure tabs provide ways to perform control functions and make changes 7 1 Monitor Tab Active Events View Only Use this option to view a list of all active events on the PDU with
90. isplays an icon to indicate whether the module is On 1 or Off Q Example of receptacle Tupe HEHA 5 zBF View Device Explorer level information al ciet n see 11 7 RPC BDM screen alg Device Explorer F 126 46 2827 128 Label Receptacle 2 MAC ID 00 00 68 1D0 00 84 View IP amp MAC address information Liebert RPC 76 RPC BDM Optional 11 7 RPC BDM Device Explorer The Device Explorer displays a list of all receptacles on a single Rack PDU To access the Device Explorer Select the Information icon in the Receptacle view shown below left Select the Device Explorer icon in the Receptacle Information screen below right ul 833 126 3 996W 997A 1234096 Doc deis F zB View ase L1 Device View receptacle pua Rating 16H Explorer information Label Feceptacle 2 Use the scroll button to highlight a receptacle in the list If a scroll bar appears on the right use the Page Up and Page Down 1cons to display the rest of the list Press the scroll button to select the highlighted receptacle The screen displays the PDU Explorer view for the selected receptacle see 11 6 3 View Recep tacle Data for details Selected component ID J HF 1 1 3 Scroll bar Page Up Down icons P 77 Liebert RPC Liebert SN Sensor Installation Optional 12 0 LIEBERT SN SENSOR INSTALLATION OPTIONAL The Liebert RPC is designed to monitor Liebert SN integrated and modular s
91. itialized Uninitialized 126 4 202 50 System Status Normal Operation Control Operation MH Receptacle Sequence PDU Explorer Device Explorer 8i Module Changes W Sensors Table 24 Element Displays the name of the associated setting Value Unit EMERSON Network Powet monitor control configure Branch Module MAN PDU 1 MPX Rack PDU Branch 1 Branch 1 settings commands a Select a branch to view n1 Beg 5 9 HS support Label Branch 1 Branch 2 Select the PDU that has the branch you wish to view and click on the button Select the desired branch then click on the Settings subtab shown below Click the Edit button then make changes as needed see Table 24 When finished editing click Save to save changes or Reset to clear changes Liebert Line Amps Load Load Status L1 L2 0 0 0 0 L3 L1 0 0 0 0 C I Parameter Value Unit li Action Branch User Assigned Label Branch Asset Tag 01 Branch Asset Tag 02 Over Current Alarm Threshold Over Current Warning Threshold Low Current Alarm Threshold Branch Settings tab elements and parameters Description Displays the configured setting for this parameter Unit Displays the units the established measure used as the standard if applicable Click Edit to change values then click Save to save any changes or Rese
92. ive Rack PDU power distribution unit built with modular and scalable components that can be installed and reconfigured on site to meet varying input and output power connectivity needs The Liebert MPX Adaptive Rack PDU family consists of the following components MPX PRC Power Rail Chassis distributes intermodule power communications and serves as the mounting base for all Liebert MPX components MPX PEM Power Entry Module delivers power to the Liebert MPX and includes provisions for remote and local communication options Detachable and fixed input cord versions are available e MPX IPC Input Power Cord is a detachable input power cord required for some versions of MPX PEM A variety of single and three phase plug types are available MPX BRM Branch Receptacle Module distributes overload protected output power to user loads Hot swappable design allows for reconfiguration with choice of receptacle type quantities and monitoring control to the receptacle level Liebert RPC Rack PDU Card optional network interface card to manage and monitor power distribution to connected equipment installs in a communication card slot Allows for multiple Liebert MPX and Liebert MPH Rack PDUs to be interconnected and managed from a single network connection RPC BDM Basic Display Module optional LCD for local monitoring of Liebert MPX units Cord connected allowing user to select rack mounting location Enables local
93. k and SNMP settings Network Settings DNS Test SNTP Are you sure you want to proceed JC Time 4130308080 Click OK at the prompt to confirm your choice Or Cancel to close without resetting 43 Liebert RPC 9 5 Network Settings Configure Tab Options and Operations Network Access Parameters The Network Settings menu is used to set parameters for network access to the Liebert RPC card Consult your network administrator for these settings 9 5 1 Network Access Parameters To access Network Settings Click on the Configure tab then Network Settings in the left pane and finally Edit below the table of parameters and descriptions Configure tab EMERSON Network Power Rack PDU Information MPX MPH Array Test Lab Test Device 126 4 202 120 System Status Network Settings Configuration Categories E Rack PDU nformati a Factory Defaults 1 Firmware Update Time SNTP Janagement Liebert monitor configure o Static Directly specifies the network parameters o DHCP Allows central management of network addresses and device configuration o BootP Older mechanism for central management of network addresses and device configuration IP Address me Mask poer Gateway Network address for the interface Network mask for the interface which divides your network into manageable segments IP address of the gateway for
94. le 1s disconnected from the PDU and the change is acknowledged in the Module Changes option of the Control tab the module s information is removed from the system If that same module is later reinstalled it must be reconfigured as a new module First acknowledge the addition of the reconnected module in the Module Changes option of the Control tab then make other configuration changes as needed Configure the Sensor After connecting the sensor and acknowledging the change via the Web interface e Make other changes as needed for example assign a label for the sensor and configure tempera ture or humidity thresholds to trigger warnings and alarms see 8 5 Controlling a Sensor Settings Tab Refer to the following sections in this manual for additional details about using the sensor with the Liebert RPC 7 6 Monitor Tab Sensors Overview 8 5 Controlling a Sensor Settings Tab Liebert RPC 80 Firmware Upgrade 13 0 FIRMWARE UPGRADE 13 1 13 2 13 3 The Liebert RPC may be updated to take advantage of the latest release of the firmware with enhanced features compatibility with new units or service patches Upgraded firmware may be downloaded with a browser such as Internet Explorer Emerson maintains firmware upgrades on its Web site www liebert com downloads NOTE Emerson recommends that users read all the instructions prior to attempting a firmware upgrade Only Connected Components Will be Up
95. ly Specify target devices according to the following steps then refer to 9 6 1 SNMP Menu to specify the time interval for sending these periodic heartbeat traps To specify heartbeat trap targets Click on the Configure tab then SNMP in the left pane and finally Edit in the right pane In the table scroll to Heartbeat Trap Interval then click on the here link as shown below Configure tab EMERSON Liebert Network Power monitor control configure support ee ee Rack PDU Information Liebert MPX Monitoring Lab Liebert MPX plus RPC 1 126 4 203 227 Category Access Configure SNMP access parameters Traps Configure SNMP trap targets S Parameter Description O O OS S O Authentication Trap If enabled a SNMP Authentication Trap will be sent to all trap targets SNMP MENU System Status Normal Operation Note Typically this feature is enabled as a security measure to alert a management station that unintended unauthorized requests are being received Heartbeat Trap Interval A periodic Heartbeat trap will be sent at the selected interval to the trap argets that have been configured to rere rt beat traps To select argets to receive heartbeat traps cli Configuration Categories Rack PDU Equipment Note Receipt of a heartbeat trap indicatesfthe source device is aC lick to open ta rget properly and has the expected connectivity window below linkin Pub Mundi Toa ee ne AR RR moon modo Ene
96. n the Trusted Root Certification Authorities store n the Certificate window above left click the Certificate Path tab n the Certificate Path tab above right click on Allegro Root CA then on View Certificate View Certificate Liebert RPC 62 Configure Tab Options and Operations In the Certificate window click the Install Certificate button as shown below Certificate 1 General Details Certification Path Certificate Information Ensures the identity of a remote computer Issued to Allegro Root CA Issued by Allegro Root CA Valid from 5 13 2002 to 5 13 2032 Install Certificate io The Certificate Import Wizard opens Click Next X Certificate Import Wizard Welcome to the Certificate Import Wizard This wizard helps you copy certificates certificate trust lists and certificate revocation lists from your disk to a certificate store A certificate which is issued by a certification authority is Automatically a confirmation of your identity and contains information used to protect data or to establish secure network Select connections A certificate store is the system area where certificates are kept To continue dick Next This certificate is intended for the following purpose s Issuer Statement Al xl Certificate Import Wizard Certificate Store Certificate stores are system areas where certificates are kept Window
97. n your Liebert Rack PDU You might need to remove a cover Insert the Liebert RPC Rack PDU Card into the card bay then secure it with the provided screws The card has four ports designated by icons Connect a Local Area Network Ethernet cable not included to the LAN port identified by the icon shown at right ae LAN port Configure the Card icon NOTE The card is factory set for DHCP If you require a Static or BootP network configuration be sure to change the Boot Mode as described below a 1 Insert an additional Ethernet cable not included into the card s Expansion Expansion Management port see icon at right Management A CAUTION ds The card s Expansion Management Port should be used ONLY for local configuration through interconnection to a laptop Do not connect the cable from the Expansion Management port to your company LAN 2 Insert the other end of the Ethernet cable into a laptop 3 Configure the laptop s IP settings to communicate on a 192 168 1 X network IP address 192 168 1 9 Subnet mask 255 255 255 252 Default gateway 192 168 1 1 4 Open a Web browser enter the IP address of the Expansion Management Port then press Enter For a single Rack PDU or Rack PDU 1 in a Rack PDU Array enter http 192 168 1 10 Each PDU is factory configured as PDU 1 This requires assigning a new number to specify the position of each additional Rack PDU in a Rack PDU Array and rebooting the card see
98. nd high setpoints 8 Status Sensors Subtab View information on the status ofthe sensor 9 Events Sensors Subtab View information on the status of supported events Settings Sensors Subtab View selected component s thresholds and identifiers that can be configured Sensors Subtab View the selected component s rating Displays the configured name of the sensor 23 Liebert RPC Monitor Tab Options and Operations 7 6 1 Monitor Tab Sensors Status Subtab The Status subtab displays the current measurement data of the selected sensor Click on the Monitor tab at the top of the window Click on Sensors in the left pane Select the sensor in the right pane Click on the Status subtab The viewing area in the right pane displays the data shown below and described in Table 16 amp EMERSON Network Power Rack PDU Information Uninitialized Uninitialized Uninitialized 126 4 203 227 System Status Normal Operation tive Events Heceptacle Sequence PDU Explorer Device Explorer Module Changes nsors Liebert monitor control configure support Sensors Select a sensor to view ID Type Label Value Status O 1 1 Temperature 8000000005E36542 257 E zZ 1 MPX Rack PDU Sensor 8000000005E365 Serial 8000000005E36542 status events settings ratings Supported Status Value Units emperature 25 7 C a 1111 x Table 16 Sensors Status
99. ne ID 00000063000000a1 7e04cbe3 Time SNTP Management Protocol SNMP V1 Access SNMP Options V1 Traps V3 Settings Messaging Email SMS Customize Message Restart Telnet Users Web Display Options Rack PDU Array Table 35 Management protocol parameters Parameter Description Velocity Server Enable or disable Velocity server access SNMP Agent Enable or disable SNMPv1 v2c or SNMPv3 for remote management Liebert RPC 48 Configure Tab Options and Operations 9 6 1 SNMP Menu Use the SNMP Menu to enable authentication traps and view or change communities and trap communities events and parameters Refer also to the following sections Section 9 6 3 SNMP V1 Access Section 9 6 4 SNMP V1 Traps Section 10 2 Events and Parameters to view available SNMP events and parameters To access SNMP settings Click on the Configure tab then SNMP in the left pane and finally Edit in the right pane Configure tab 3 EMERSO Network Power monitor control configure support Rack PDU Information Liebert MPX Category Monitoring Lab Access 1 Configure SNMP access parameters A reos Configure SNMP tap targets 126 4 203 227 Traps Configure SNMP trap targets System Status Authentication Trap If enabled a SNMP Authentication Trap will be sent to all trap targets Normal Operation Liebert Note Typically this feature is enabled as a security measure to alert a management station that un
100. network traffic destined for other networks or subnets The value should be obtained from your network administrator Acceptable values consists of 4 numbers ranging from 0 to 255 separated with a character As an example 10 0 0 1 Reset 4 Save Reset Speed Duplex Auto Boot Mode Static BootP DHCP IP Address 126 4 202 120 Subnet Mask Default Gateway Use the following guide to change options as needed for example Speed Duplex After making changes click Save Table 3141 Boot IP settings range Parameter Speed Duplex Boot Mode IP address Description amp Valid Settings Speed and duplex configuration of the Ethernet port Auto default use this setting if unknown e 10Mbs Half Duplex e 100Mbs Half Duplex e 10Mbs Full Duplex e 100Mbs Full Duplex Startup mode enabling the Liebert RPC card to be a network ready device Static Fixed network addresses and other parameters DHCP Central management using dynamic network addresses BootP Older mechanism for central management of network addresses Network address for the Liebert unit Four numbers 0 255 separated by periods for example 10 0 0 5 Network mask that divides your network into manageable segments Four numbers 0 255 separated by periods e g 255 255 255 0 IP address of the gateway for network traffic to other networks or subnets Four numbers 0 255 separated by
101. nistrator Hired Username Liebert Alm Password TET aging Reenter Password TET General User Email SMS Customize Username User Message TUM Password mm Telnet Reenter Password mm Users Web Click the Edit button in the right pane Follow these guidelines to change the username and password Maximum length 32 characters 6 or more characters recommended Valid characters Any printable character EXCEPT colon tab double quote question mark Upper lowercase Case sensitive letters must be uppercase or lowercase as entered Tips Avoid common names words and phrases as passwords After making changes click Save 59 Liebert RPC Configure Tab Options and Operations 9 9 Web Server Use the Web Server Menu to configure access to the card through the Web interface Consult your network administrator if needed 9 9 1 Specify Web Server Settings To access Web Server settings Click on the Configure tab then Web in the left pane Click on Edit in the right pane Configure tab lt gt EMERSON Liebert Rack PDU Information MPX MPH Array Reset pave ROSA Les celu Web Server HTTP y 126 4 202 120 HTTP Port 80 System Status HTTPS Port 443 Password Protect Site 7 enabled Web Configure Control M enabled Refresh Interval seconds ME Use the following guide to change any parameters After making changes click Save Table 44 Web server settings Parameter Descripti
102. nter a User Name Complete the settings for each user who will have access After making changes click Save Configure tab A EMERSON Liebert Network Power monitor control configure support Rack PDU Information Management Protocol gt gt SNMP gt gt V3 Setup Liebert MPX Monitoring Lab ps E 126 4 203 297 Entry Entry number of the access source Select to enable read write or sending notifications with the user s credentials Clear the values of the parameters User name the authentication and privacy settings apply toward This string can be composed of printable characters with the exception of colon tab double quote and question mark Authentication Type Algorithm used for authentication none MD5 or SHA 1 Pass phrase or password used for SNMPv3 Get request This string can be System Status Normal Operation Configuration Categories E Rack PDU Equipment Information Factory Defaults Firmware Update composed of printable characters with the exception of colon tab double quote and question mark Note The entry must be 8 or more characters and not more than 64 Web Pass phrase or password used for SNMPv3 Get request This string can be TFIP composed of printable characters with the exception of colon tab double quote Network Settings and question mark DNS Test Note The entry must be 8 or more characters and not more than 64 Time SNTP Select if the user is intended to have read
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104. oad Centric Rack PDU The Liebert RPC allows the user to interact with the PDU by referencing the user Management assigned receptacle labels or loads Similar User Interface Through the use of the Liebert RPC the operation and management of the With Other Liebert Rack PDU product family is consistent with that of other Liebert Web enabled Products products Wide Range of IT The Liebert RPC provides a flexible set of IT networking capabilities including Network Capabilities DHCP BOOTP DNS SNTP and SNMP v1 v2c and v3 Hot Swappable The Liebert RPC can be removed and reinserted without removing power from the PP PDU or affecting the connected load Flash Upgradable The Liebert RPC enables the user to easily update the firmware as new features Firmware and capabilities become available Event Notifications 5 Liebert RPC 2 1 2 2 2 3 2 4 Liebert RPC Capabilities and Benefits Web Support The Liebert RPC delivers Web management and control to Liebert Rack PDU equipment All authorized users will be able to view status information on their network SNMP Support The Liebert RPC enables SNMP management of Liebert Rack PDU equipment To integrate the card into an SNMP implementation compile the Liebert Global Products MIB on your Network Management System NMS The Liebert Global Products MIB can be downloaded from www liebert com Liebert Nform Utilizing the SNMP and Web technologies built into the Lieb
105. on Valid Settings HTTP Port HTTPS Port Password Protect Site Configure Control Refresh Interval seconds Select the operation mode of the Web server Disabled Web server is disabled HTTP Standard Web port not encrypted HTTPS Standard secure Web port all communication is encrypted Web Server listening port number for HTTP mode non encrypted communications The default port is 80 Web Server listening port number for HTTPS mode encrypted communications The default port is 443 For HTTPS you must also install a security certificate for Internet Explorer Refer to the appropriate section for your version of Internet Explorer e 9 9 3 Install Security Certificates Internet Explorer 6 or earlier 9 9 4 Install Security Certificates Internet Explorer 7 or later When enabled the entire site is password protected If disabled all pages are accessible without a password except configure and control functions Enable or disable the use of a Web browser to perform configuration and control operations Note This feature affects configuration and control operations from the Web interface only If disabled these functions may still be available using other system interfaces The interval in seconds 10 to 600 seconds between automatic updates of dynamic Web pages parametric data and device status in the right pane RECOMMENDATION Consider whether frequent updates will slow down the system
106. or Each sensor is shipped with a cable to connect to the Liebert SN port on your Liebert product The Liebert RPC Rack PDU Card must be installed before the sensor may be connected see 4 0 Liebert RPC Installation for more information To connect the sensor After securely mounting the sensor see 12 3 Mount the Sensor determine the location of the Liebert SN port identified by the icon shown below Liebert SN Use this port ONLY to plug in optional Port sensor accessories Insert the RJ45 connector end of the sensor cable into the Liebert SN port on the Liebert product as in the example shown below Liebert SN port on Liebert product A RJ45 connector end of sensor cable NOTE When adding sensors to a string disconnect the entire string from the sensor port and wait one minute then reconnect the string to the port When the string is reconnected to the sensor port all information will be retained for sensors existing in a string prior to adding the new sensor 79 Liebert RPC 12 5 12 6 Liebert SN Sensor Installation Optional 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 Section 12 2 Refer also to 8 5 Controlling a Sensor Settings Tab for more details First connect a laptop to the LAN port of the Liebert RPC or to the Web interface a
107. orer s j 4re you sure you want to acknowledge the module changes evice Explorer lodule Changes i Cancel Table 29 Control tab Module Changes elements Element Description Module Serial Number Displays the serial number for each listed module Module Type didi the kind of component e g auxiliary sensor string or branch receptacle Added Added indicates a module has been connected to the PDU Removed indicates a module has been disconnected from the PDU Module changes must be acknowledged before remote management is enabled or disabled Click the Acknowledge button for the changes to take effect A CAUTION After a module is disconnected from the PDU and the change is acknowledged in the Module Changes option of the Control tab the module s information is removed from the system If that same module is later reinstalled it must be reconfigured as a new module First acknowledge the addition of the reconnected module in the Module Changes option of the Control tab then make other configuration changes as needed A confirmation window asks whether to proceed Click OK to acknowledge the changes or Cancel to close without confirming 37 Liebert RPC Control Tab Options and Operations 8 5 Controlling a Sensor Settings Tab 1 Click the Control tab at the top then click Sensors in the left pane 2 Select the desired sensor to display its data in the Settings subtab shown below Click the Edit but
108. ormation Module Changes Uninitialized Uninitialized Module Serial Number Module Type Added Removed Uninitialized 126 4 203 227 System Status Normal Operation ive Events Receptacle Sequence PDU Explorer Devi Table 14 Monitor tab Module Changes elements CI Beim Removed Indicates whether the module has been removed from the PDU Liebert RPC 22 Monitor Tab Options and Operations 7 6 Monitor Tab Sensors Overview Use this option to view a list of all connected Liebert SN sensors with their status To perform control functions see 8 5 Controlling a Sensor Settings Tab Click on the Monitor tab at the top of the window Click on Sensors in the left pane to view information on sensors installed on the PDU The viewing area in the right pane displays the data shown below and described in Table 15 5 EMERSON Liebert Vetwork Power monitor control configure support Rack PDU Information Sensors Uninitialized Select a sensor to view Uninitialized 1D Type Label Value Status Uninitialized ID 1 1 1 Door Closure 060000000DDDC320 1 Closed 126 4 100 98 S SNSR Q 1 1 2 Door Closure 060000000DDDC 320 2 Closed 1 1 O 1 2 Temperature 27000000037BFC42 75 2 F EB su EN System Status PDU 1 i osure 000DEA6B20 1 Normal Operation MPX Rack PDU 4 Josue Q9 Sensor 1 D losure 3 000DE8D220 1 C D 4 060000000DDDC3 eo 1 42 Door Closure 3C0000000DE8D2
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110. pdated September 3 2007 04 01 04PM a that you close this webpage Data Room UPS l Bldg 2 Floor 4 About certificate errors Supports Server02 F 192 168 0 125 BYPASS View certificates Device Status Volts 1166 V Load Protected No Alarms Present Freq 60 0 Hz View INPUT OUTPUT Certificates Monitor Categories E RL uid Vols 1201 V y Click the Certificate Error box cst to the address bar shown above left n the window that pops up shown above right click the View Certificates link This opens the Certificate window lon ere Certificate pinhead kd Certificate Information Path tab E Liebert Monitoring Group This certificate cannot be verified up to a trusted certification authority Issued to 192 168 0 125 Issued by Liebert Monitoring Group Valid from 7 2 2007 to 3 27 2036 Issuer Statement 192 168 0 125 View Certificate Certificate status Vi This CA Root certificate is not trusted because it is not in the Trusted Root lew Certification Authorities store C e rtifi C at e In the Certificate window above left click the Certificate Path tab In the Certificate Path tab above right click on Allegro Root CA then on View Certificate Liebert RPC 64 Configure Tab Options and Operations In the Certificate window click the Install Certificate button as shown below Certificate 1 General Details Certification Path Certificate Informa
111. periods e g 10 0 0 1 Consult your network administrator for proper settings Liebert RPC 44 Configure Tab Options and Operations 9 5 2 Network Settings Domain Name Server DNS Settings The Domain Name Server settings menu configures the servers the Liebert RPC card will use for hostname resolution When configured host addresses for SNMP Network Time and Email SMS can be specified in either full Domain Name format or host only format provided that the appropriate Domain Name Suffix is used The DNS menu is used to set parameters for network access to the Liebert RPC card Consult your network administrator for these settings To access the DNS menu Click on the Configure tab then DNS in the left pane and finally Edit below the table of param eters and descriptions Configure tab EMERSON Vetwork Power Liebert monitor configure Primary Domain Name Primary IP address of the name server for network which should be obtained Rack PDU Information Server DNS om your network administrator MPX MPH Array Secondary Domain Name Secondary IP address of the name server for network which should be obtained Test Lab Server DNS from your network administrator Test Device DNS Resolve Interval Interval to resolve DNS addresses from a network name to an IP Address 126 4 202 120 DNS Naming System Status Domain Name Suffix Domain suffix If specified only the hostname s need to
112. pose a security risk Network name 0 0 0 0 Access write Community public 51 Liebert RPC 9 6 4 SNMP V1 Traps Configure Tab Options and Operations Use this menu to configure up to 20 users to receive notifications from the Liebert RPC card identified by IP address or hostname trap listen port and community string To specify devices for access Click on the Configure tab then Traps in the left pane and finally Edit in the right pane Configure tab 5 EMERSON Network Powet Rack PDU Information Liebert MPX Monitoring Lab Liebert MPX plus RPC 1 126 4 203 227 System Status Normal Operation Configuration Categories E Rack PDU Equipment Information Factory Defaults Firmware Update Liebert monitor control configure support Management Protocol gt gt SNMP gt gt Traps Entry number of the trap target Network Name Configure network hosts interested in alert notifications i e SNMP Traps he host can be identified as either an ip address or the network name of the host Note Typically notifications are sent to Network Management Systems NMSs and other hosts running Liebert MultiLink software for graceful operating system shutdown due to power outages Port to send the notification to at the IP Address identified Community String identifying a secret known only by those hosts that want to be notified of device status changes Note The maximum length of the entry is 32
113. r basic aut EMERSON i Rack PDU 7 without a secure connection iy Equipment a mes z Eim User name f Liebert Web HTTP Firmware Update Pacton Vetaults Em MA Firmware Update Password Parameter Description m Web Filename Name of the firmware update file Click the Browse button to navigate and NL P Remember my password select a valid firmware update file Network Settings v Note The maximum length of the entry is 128 characters including spaces m and punctuation Update Firmware Click this button to initiate the firmware update Connect Filename To Filename a Update Firmware Update Firmware 5 Click on the Browse button to locate the upgrade file This is the file with the extension epm downloaded in 13 5 3 Download the Firmware Upgrade File to the Computer Then click Open to return to the update screen 6 When ready to begin the update click the Update Firmware button A screen will appear showing the firmware update progress NOTE Do not refresh your browser or open another browser window Wait until the firmware update has been completed before opening other applications or using the computer for other tasks 7 A message appears indicating whether the update was successful After the firmware update is completed the card will reboot automatically and you may return to the Liebert RPC Web interface Check the new firmware version if you wish see 13 5 2 Determine the Firmware Version
114. refer to Sections 7 3 1 7 3 4 for details on the Monitor subtabs available in the PDU Explorer HDU to view Label h Lomd Load Status Pipu Lom ID MPA Rack POU 0 0 bd E 1 a PDU 1 MPX Raek PDU 00 O events settings ratings Table 8 PDU Explorer components Component Displays an icon to indicate the type of component selected PDU branch POU 1 Identification or receptacle as well as the component ID and user assigned name MPX Ra ek PDU A Home Button Go to the PDU Explorer home page nm Move up one level from receptacle to branch view or branch to PDU Disp e an icon to represent the status of PDU operation e g Normal See 6 1 Understanding Icons ON Component ID Button Click to select a given PDU branch or receptacle to view its information i Navigate Down Button Click to move down one level from PDU to branch view or branch to receptacle view 8 Line Power Line Designator Displays the label ofthe currently viewed input Ine 9 Amps Line Amperage Displays the amperage ofthe receptacle Graphically displays the line percent load value relative to configured 58 taria A O a Load Status Graph alain for low and high current levels for the selected PDU branch or PDU Explorer Subtab View information on the status of the selected component PDU Explorer Subtab View information on the status of supported events Settings PDU Explorer Subtab ptr ca component s threshol
115. rer from receptacle to branch or from branch to PDU B Navigate down one level in the PDU Explorer from PDU to branch or from branch to receptacle m ATEM Componentldentification 0000000000000 A PDU a Liebert MPX or Liebert MPH cll A branch of a PDU A receptacle on a branch A Liebert SN sensor connected to the PDU D Component ID of the selected module in the format PDU Branch Receptacle described in 5 2 1 2 Rack PDU Component ID For example 1 2 3 identifies PDU 1 Branch 2 Receptacle 3 Component Status Indicators O recrea O rm rear A mn nr O reee 0 E En gt O Liebert RPC 12 Browsing PDU Information on the Web Interface 6 2 Web Page Layout Overview This section provides a quick look at the layout of the PDU Web interface pages Figure 9 Web Page Layout overview amp Tabs E Viewing Area EMERSON Liebert etw monitor control configure support Rack PDU Information AES F Uninitialized 2 a n Select a PDU to view Rack PDU Uninitialized f PDU Label Line Amps Load Load Status i Uninitialized DIO L1 MPX Rack PDU L1 0 00 0 0 O i Information 126 4 203 227 av MM L2 0 00 0 0 m PDU 1 nibh L3 0 13 0 2 m System Status MPX Rack PDU 2 MPH Rack PDU L1 0 00 0 0 O m Normal Operation 3 MPH Rack PDU L1 0 00 0 0 0 System Status Subtabs Monitor status events settings ratings i
116. ric designation of the branch s location on the PDU For example 1 2 indicates Branch 2 on PDU 1 A receptacle is identified by the PDU and branch where it is attached for example PDU 1 Branch 2 followed by a numeric designation of the receptacle s location on the branch For example 1 2 3 indicates Receptacle 3 on Branch 2 of PDU 1 5 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 the RPC BDM PDU Explorer 5 3 1 PDU Explorer Overview Web interface v v 7 3 Monitor Tab PDU Explorer Overview 8 2 Liebert Rack PDU Control Operations l 5 3 3 RPC BDM Overview RPC BDM display unit os f 11 0 RPC BDM Optional Device Explorer 5 3 2 Device Explorer Overview Web interface v v 7 4 Monitor Tab Device Explorer Overview 8 2 Liebert Rack PDU Control Operations l 5 3 3 RPC BDM Overview RPC BDM display unit osf 11 0 RPC BDM Optional Liebert RPC 10 Monitoring and Configuration Overview 5 3 1 PDU Explorer PDU Explorer is Web based software that displays a hierarchical view of the system Using PDU Explorer the user 1s able to browse components starting at the PDU level through to the branches of the PDU and down to the receptacles of those branches See 6 0 Browsing PDU Information on the Web
117. rmation Displays the name of the parameter such as PEM Model or Firmware Version Value Displays the selected component measurement value If the Value field is empty Value data is not configured Displays the selected component units i e the established measure used as the Sinis standard If the Units field is empty the unit information is not applicable Liebert RPC 20 Monitor Tab Options and Operations 7 4 Monitor Tab Device Explorer Overview The Device Explorer displays a list of all receptacles on a single Rack PDU To access the Device Explorer Click on the Monitor or Control tab at the top of the window The Monitor tab permits viewing only The Control tab allows authorized users to perform control functions see 8 2 Liebert Rack PDU Control Operations for additional information Click on Device Explorer in the left pane The viewing area in the right pane displays the data shown below and described in Table 13 In the Search for Label box enter text to display only receptacles that meet the search criteria Click on a receptacle name or ID link for example Receptacle 2 or 1 3 2 to access the PDU Explorer view of receptacle details for viewing or configuration purposes The columns at right display icons to indicate the state of each receptacle On Off
118. rned on during power up Over Current Set this value to the maximum acceptable percentage of output current capacity for proper operation Alarm This setting will trigger an alarm when the receptacle current exceeds this level Over Current Set this value to a percentage lower than the Over Current Alarm threshold to trigger a warning Warning when the receptacle output current exceeds this level Set this value to the minimum acceptable percentage of output current capacity for proper operation This setting will trigger an alarm when the receptacle current falls below this level Set the value to O to disable the alarm Low Current Alarm Receptacle This allows the receptacle to be locked to a specific state which will be maintained in the event of a Control group action that would normally change the Receptacle state When locked the receptacle Lock State information cannot be changed Liebert RPC 34 Control Tab Options and Operations 8 2 6 Controlling a Receptacle Commands Tab 1 Click the Control tab at the top then select either PDU Explorer or Device Explorer in the left pane 2 Navigate to the desired receptacle then click on the Commands subtab shown below If needed click on the E icon to move down to the Receptacle level 3 To change the Receptacle Power State see Table 27 Click Edit then change the value by clicking Off On or Reboot Click Save to save any changes or Reset to clear changes 4
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120. s can automatically select a certificate store or you can specify a location for gt jessica sect he cercate store based on the type of certificate Place all certificates in the following store Gertificate store qn Click on Automatically select the certificate store based on the type of certificate then click Next xl Certificate Import Wizard Completing the Certificate Import Wizard You have successfully completed the Certificate Import wizard You have specified the following settings Certificate Store Selected Automatically determined by 1 Content Certificate xl Certificate Import Wizard i The import was successful The final Wizard window appears with a message that the process is complete Click Finish A confirmation box appears with a message that the import was successful Click OK 63 Liebert RPC Configure Tab Options and Operations 9 9 4 Install Security Certificates Internet Explorer 7 or later If you use Internet Explorer 7 or later and select HTTPS as the operation mode of the Web server see 9 9 1 Specify Web Server Settings follow these instructions to install a security certificate To do this Open Internet Explorer and enter https followed by the IP address or hostname of the Liebert RPC card e g https 192 168 0 125 in the address bar The following message appears l lol xi Certificate Error Navigation Blocked
121. se 126 314 12830 BERE Voltage Total Power Displays voltage of each line and total power for the selected PDU ao Rack PDU ID Number Select a given PDU to view its information Go to a screen to view active events for the selected component This Active Events button appears only when active events are detected Select to view ratings and serial number information for the Rack PDU T il Information and access screens providing temperature and IP address information See example of PDU level information screen below Device Exblorer Select to view a list of user assigned labels of receptacles See 11 7 B p RPC BDM Device Explorer for more detail Example of PDU MH MPAPER HUA Ss AA level information at us o Plug SPS IF 12642021204 MAC ID A4 44 6 5 1 0 86 84 Rating SHA View IP amp MAC address information Liebert RPC 74 RPC BDM Optional 11 6 2 View Branch Data The availability of branch information depends on the capabilities of the PDU To view data for a branch module Select a branch number in the bottom left corner The selected number will be highlighted The screen displays information for the selected branch module The example below shows data for Branch 8 one of three branches on PDU 1 that are communicating with the RPC BDM unit See Table 49 for explanations of components that appear on the screen 3 Active Event icon y v Table 49 Branch view components
122. severity and other data Click on the Monitor tab at the top of the window Click on Active Events in the left pane to display the status of all active events on the PDU If any active events are detected Alert messages appear in the left pane in the System Status section as shown below The viewing area in the right pane displays the type of data shown below and described in Table 6 An icon indicates the severity of the condition see 6 1 Understanding Icons and other information identifies the source and type of event If no active events are detected the message No Alarms Present appears in the right pane EMERSON coniro configure support Rack POU Information e ong tea lanl Event User Assigned Label APC 1000 Card d 1 PDU Low Current L1 MEX Rack POU 126 4 203 2277 a 1 POU Low Current L2 MPX Rack PDU 1 PDU Low Current L3 MPX Rack POU System Status Normal with Alarm A L Severity icon z Alerts in Monitor a Rack POU left pane Agre Everts E Receptacle Sequence au POL Explorer i Device Explorer in Module Changes B Sensors Table 6 Monitor tab Active Events elements Element _Deseription OO O Displays the icon representing the event severity See 6 1 Understanding Icons Displays the ID of the component with the active event using the format PDU Branch Receptacle described in 5 2 Rack PDU Component ID or other iden
123. st this may be a security risk to consider Access Configure read and write access for network hosts Community String identifying a secret known only by those hosts that are trusted for access Configuration Categories E Rack PDU Equipment Information Factory Defaults 1 Firmware Update Edit ooh TETP Network Settings DNS Test Time SNTP Management Protocol SNMP V1 Access V1 Traps V3 Settings Messaging Email SMS Customize Message Restart Note The maximum length of the entry is 32 characters Clear the values of the parameters Edit Emy Network Name Access Community 10 205 103 218 e read write Leem Neal 2 10 162 130 183 S read write LiebertEM 10 162 130 20 O read 9 wito e 126 4 105 175 read write LiebenEM Access 7 Use the following guide to change options as needed for example Network Name After making changes click Save Table 38 SNMP v1 access menu Up to 20 devices may be configured for access Network Name The IP address or network name of the target to receive traps Click read to allow users to view but not change data Access Click write to give full permission for configuration control and viewing The community string used by the IP host for this entry case sensitive up to 32 characters Clear Delete all values for this entry NOTE Do NOT use the following setting which allows write access by any host computer and may
124. st interested in device information access The Trap Listen Port where traps will be sent use 162 if the host computer uses standard ports dd 161 162 The community string used by the IP host for this entry case sensitive up to 32 characters Check the enable box to activate this feature for the target device Click the Test Heartbeat Heartbeat Target button to send a test trap Clear Delete all values for this entry Liebert RPC 50 Configure Tab Options and Operations 9 6 3 SNMP V1 Access Use this menu to access SNMPv1 v2c Communities settings Up to 20 devices can be configured with permission to access the Liebert RPC card identified by IP address or hostname read write privileges and community string To specify devices for access Click on the Configure tab then V1 Access in the left pane and finally Edit in the right pane Configure tab EMERSON Liebert Network Power monitor control f com gure support Rack PDU Information Management Protocol gt gt SNMP gt gt Access Liebert MPX Monitoring Lab Liebert MPX plus RPC 1 126 4 203 227 Entry number of the access source Network Name Configure network hosts interested in device information access The host System Status can be identified as either an ip address or the network name of the host Normal Operation Note Setting Network name 0 0 0 0 Access write and Community public allows write access by any ho
125. subtab elements and parameters Element D seiptin Supported Status Displays the selected sensor parameter name for example Temperature Displays the selected sensor measurement value If empty Value data is not configured Displays the units for the selected sensor e g C See 9 9 2 Specify Web Display Options to specify which temperature units to display Liebert RPC Celsius or Fahrenheit 24 Monitor Tab Options and Operations 7 6 2 Monitor Tab Sensors Events Subtab The Events subtab displays the status of events for the selected sensor Click on the Monitor tab at the top of the window Click on Sensors in the left pane Select the sensor in the right pane Click on the Events subtab The viewing area in the right pane displays the data shown below and described in Table 17 EMERSON Liebert Network Power monitor control configure support Rack PDU Information Sensors Uninitialized Select a sensor to view Uninitialized 1D Type Label Value Status Uninitialized O 1 1 1 Door Closure 060000000DDDC320 1 Closed 126 4 100 98 O 1 1 2 Door Closure 060000000DDDC320 2 Closed O 1 2 Temperature 27000000037BFC42 75 2 F oo EN System Status O 1 3 1 Door Closure 2E0000000DEA6B20 1 Closed Normal Operation MPX Rack PDU O 1 3 2 Door Closure 2E0000000DEA6B20 2 Closed Sensor 1 4 1 Door Closure 3C0000000DE8D220 1 Closed 0850000000DDDC3 O 1 4 2 Door Closure 3
126. t to clear changes User Assigned This label is a name for the selected component that appears in the Web interface The Search tool Label uses this field to locate components Asset Tag 1 2 This tag is a user provided value to identify the branch or connected components Over Current Setthis value to the maximum acceptable percentage of input current capacity for proper operation Alarm This setting will trigger an alarm when the branch current exceeds this level Over Current Set this value to a percentage lower than the Over Current Alarm threshold to trigger a warning Warning when the branch input current exceeds this level Set this value to the minimum acceptable percentage of input current capacity for proper operation This setting will trigger an alarm when the branch current falls below this level Set the value to O to Low Current Alarm Liebert RPC disable the alarm 32 Control Tab Options and Operations 8 2 4 Controlling a Branch Commands Tab 1 Click the Control tab at the top then select PDU Explorer in the left pane Select the PDU that has the branch you wish to view and click on the l button Select the desired branch then click on the Commands subtab shown below To clear the Branch Accumulated Energy counter click Reset see Table 25 In the confirmation dialog box click OK to proceed or Cancel to make no changes 2 3 4 5 EMERSON Liebert Network Po
127. tDeviceManufacturer 1 3 6 1 4 1 476 1 42 2 4 2 1 3 1 Events IgpAgentDeviceModel 1 3 6 1 4 1 476 1 42 2 4 2 1 4 1 Parameters lapAgentDeviceUnitNumber 1 36 1 4 1476142242 1 6 1 69 Liebert RPC RPC BDM Optional 11 0 RPC BDM OPTIONAL The RPC BDM is a small monitoring device that displays parametric data from Liebert MPX or Liebert MPH units through a connection to a Liebert RPC The unit provides another way to browse PDU data using the PDU Explorer and Device Explorer as in the Web interface NOTE The RPC BDM is a read only display that may be used to view data but not to control or configure devices To perform control and configuration functions use the Web or SNMP interface see 8 0 Control Tab Options and Operations and 9 0 Configure Tab Options and Operations The display unit which can be mounted on a wall or in the rack permits users to View monitoring data via the PDU Explorer and Device Explorer Identify the load of PDU input lines branch circuit breakers and receptacles varies by model Identify the load of PDU devices using the user assigned label View Liebert SN sensor readings for areas monitored by connected sensors Identify the IP address and MAC address of the PDU Browse user assigned receptacle labels to view parametric information View active events list Balance PDU line loads 11 1 Orientation of the RPC BDM The RPC BDM may be rotated for vertical or hori
128. tifying information about where the condition occurred Displays a description of the condition User Assigned Label Displays the name of the device with the active event Liebert RPC 14 Monitor Tab Options and Operations 7 2 Monitor Tab Receptacle Sequence View Only Use this option to view a list of all receptacles on a PDU with power up sequence and other data To perform control functions see 8 1 Control Tab Receptacle Sequence Click on the Monitor tab at the top of the window Click on Receptacle Sequence in the left pane to display the power up sequence order of the receptacles on a specific PDU The viewing area in the right pane displays the data described in Table 7 and shown below Table 7 Monitor tab Receptacle Sequence elements Element Description S Dela Displays the number of seconds that will elapse before power is applied to the receptacle upon y startup of the Rack PDU raids eer Displays the user assigned name of the receptacle also links to the PDU Explorer Assigned Label Displays the ID of the receptacle using the format PDU Branch Receptacle described in 5 2 Rack PDU Component ID also links to the PDU Explorer Icons indicate the state of the receptacle see 6 1 Understanding Icons O On Off Icon indicates the receptacle is turned
129. tion Ensures the identity of a remote computer Issued to Allegro Root CA Issued by Allegro Root CA Valid from 5 13 2002 to 5 13 2032 Install Certificate io The Certificate Import Wizard opens Click Next X Certificate Import Wizard Welcome to the Certificate Import Wizard This wizard helps you copy certificates certificate trust lists and certificate revocation lists from your disk to a certificate store A certificate which is issued by a certification authority is Automatically a confirmation of your identity and contains information used to protect data or to establish secure network Select connections A certificate store is the system area where certificates are kept To continue dick Next This certificate is intended for the following purpose s Issuer Statement Al xl Certificate Import Wizard Certificate Store Certificate stores are system areas where certificates are kept Windows can automatically select a certificate store or you can specify a location for gt jessica sect he cercate store based on the type of certificate Place all certificates in the following store Gertificate store qn Click on Automatically select the certificate store based on the type of certificate then click Next xl Certificate Import Wizard Completing the Certificate Import Wizard You have successfully completed the
130. ton then make changes as needed see Table 30 3 When finished editing click Save to save changes or Reset to clear changes EMERSON Liebert Network Power monitor control configure support E Rack PDU Information Seo E Uninitialized Select a sensor to view Uninitialized ID Type Label Value Status Uninitialized D 1 1 Temperature 8000000005E 36542 25 1 C 126 4 203 227 SNSR 1 1 System Status PDU 1 Normal Operation MPX Rack PDU Sensor 3 8000000005E365 1 Serial 8000000005E36542 Control Operation TT Receptacle Sequence eee PDU Explorer Device Explorer Parameter Value Unit Action pode Enanges Temperature Sensor User Assigned Label 8000000005E36542 Edit Temperature Sensor Asset Tag 01 Temperature Sensor Asset Tag 02 E Over Temperature Alarm Threshold B35 C Over Temperature Warning Threshold Jc Under Temperature Warning Threshold C Under Temperature Alarm Threshold 18 C v P m 2 l Table 30 Sensor Settings tab elements and parameters Bem Desin Action Click Edit to change values then click Save to save any changes or Reset to clear changes PARAMETERS FOR ALL SENSORS User Assigned This label is a name for the selected component that appears in the Web interface The Search tool Label uses this field to locate components Asset Tag 1 2 This tag is a user provided value to
131. ttings either manually or through the Web interface NOTE Before performing this reset action be aware that this step Replaces ALL user defined settings described in this manual Restores DHCP service the factory default replacing a static IP address or hostname if con figured during installation To restore the factory default settings manually press the reset button five times within 10 seconds Insert a small probe or piece of wire into the hole on the front of the card to access the recessed reset button See Figure 10 for the button s location To restore the factory default settings through the Web interface Click on the Configure tab then Factory Defaults in the left pane When ready to proceed click the Reset to Factory Defaults button in the right pane Configure tab amp EMERSON Network Powet monitor control configure support Liebert Factory Defaults Rack PDU Information MPX_MPH_Array Parameter Description SU SSSSSCSOSS Test Lab Parameter Description Reset To Factory Defaults Clicking this button and confirming the action will reset the configuration to Test Device 126 4 202 120 System Status Reset To Factory Defaults Reset to Factory Defaults ctory defaults Defaults B Configuration Categories A Rack PDU quipment Windows Internet Explorer Resetting to Factory Defaults will permanently delete LZ your Netwar
132. ubtab 0 00 0c ee eee eee 27 CONTROL TAB OPTIONS AND OPERATIONS 000 c cece cece eee eee eee 28 Control Tab Receptacle Sequence 28 Liebert Rack PDU Control Operations eee 29 8 2 1 Controlling a PDU Settings Tab 2 0 0 cc tenes 30 822 Controlling a PDU Commands Tab 2x A ha ore Sh AAA 31 8 2 8 Controlling a Branch Settings Tab 0 eee ee 32 8 2 4 Controlling a Branch Commands Tab lle 33 8 2 5 Controlling a Receptacle Settings Tab 0 0 eee 34 8 2 6 Controlling a Receptacle Commands Tab 0 0 00 00 eens 35 Control Tab Device Explorer Control Tab 000 00 ccc ce ee ens 36 Control Tab Module CD ances s iu ccs adas panda dI ay dos ate Momo a o o UO a ae d 37 Controlling a Sensor Settings Tab ii id ded BG SEE xr 38 CONFIGURE TAB OPTIONS AND OPERATIONS 0 000 c cece eee e eee eee 39 Enter Loon Iniorimation s ead a dut aod d de bs dota d due DU BOER COR adas 40 Restartine the Liebert RPCO Card 2 usd e EOD e ACRI ERR RET ERR EAS 41 Ebguipment Intorm2tlO zoe 0 Cede vA Ue ENTIA Ha qu EE SRI SE EA 42 Reset to Factory Default uox d ack Gira ea eo dob er dara s OE E OR ACCES A 43 Network Settings Network Access Parameters cle 44 95 1 Network Access Parameters orris 2 9922 9 9 ag dero eILESREIN V waa das d b 44 9 5 2 Network Settings Domain Name Server DNS Settings eee 45 9 5 9 Network Settings DNS Test 242 tt L
133. uires a username and password Time SNTF will shutdown all network serice Warning This server is requesting that your username and Management restart with the latest configurati password be sent in an insecure manner basic authentication Telnet et Ec gem without a secure connection Users Configure the username and pas ier name fiet NONE configuration and control pages 1 COM ENERO Web IConfiaure the transport HTTP H Password I Connect To window 3 Click on any configuration category and the Connect To window opens 4 Enter the Administrator username and password both case sensitive a User Name default is Liebert b Password default is Liebert NOTE For security change the default username and password To do this Click on the Configure tab then Users in the left pane and finally Edit in the right pane See 9 8 Change Username Password for details 5 Click OK 6 Refer to the remainder of this section for details on each function 7 After making changes click the Save button 8 In addition to clicking the Save button restart the Liebert RPC when a Restart notice appears See 9 2 Restarting the Liebert RPC Card for details on this required step Liebert RPC 40 Configure Tab Options and Operations 9 2 Restarting the Liebert RPC Card Restarting the Liebert RPC card is required when a Restart notice appears after some configuration changes In these cases changes will NOT take effect until t
134. utton for the type of message to customize see 9 7 2 E Mail Configura tion and 9 7 3 SMS Configuration e Click on the Configure tab then Customize Messages left pane and Edit right pane Configure tab EMERSON Liebert Rack PDU Information Save Reset _ _ _ _ Save Reset MPX MPH Array E E Test Lab Test Device Check the items to be included in the Email or SMS message 126 4 202 120 Element Email SMS System Status dida E g Normal with Warning Event Description Iv e Check Device Status Mans o Contact T O ANAYET ETIL Location D D Description O O Customize Web Link amp Port m E Message gi E Configure Email SMS Event Consolidation SMS Element Email SMS Customize Event Consolidation Enable e e Message a Consolidation Time Limit seconds 60 60 ee Consolidation Event Limit events 20 20 Refer to the following guidelines and check v items to include in each type of message in the Email and SMS columns After making changes click Save Table 43 E mail and SMS message guidelines Description if enabled outgoing messages will include TP Address The IP Address orHostname ofthe Lieber RPC card Second Name Tnenametorine Liebetuit sectiones Contact The contact person or department Section Location Texan ofthe eeen CN A clickable link to the Liebert A clickable link to the Liebert RPC card through the Web interface card A clickable link to th
135. ve A ah Receptacle Low Current Inactive Table 13 EAS A A Receptacle User Displays the name the user selected for each listed receptacle also links to the PDU Assigned Label Explorer Displays the format PDU Branch Receptacle described in 5 2 Rack PDU Component ID for a given receptacle also links to the PDU Explorer Device Explorer components Icons indicate the state of the receptacle see 6 1 Understanding Icons O On Off Icon indicates the receptacle is turned On or Off C Control S Status Note Click on an underlined heading to sort the list by entries in that column 21 Icon indicates whether changes are allowed Locked Unlocked or No Control Icon indicates the operating condition Normal Warning or Alarm Liebert RPC Monitor Tab Options and Operations 7 5 Monitor Tab Module Changes View Only Use this option to view a list of unacknowledged changes to the PDU components that have been added or removed but not yet acknowledged To perform control functions see 8 4 Control Tab Module Changes Click on the Monitor tab at the top of the window Click on Module Changes in the left pane to view a list of PDU components that have been added or removed but not yet acknowledged The viewing area in the right pane displays the data shown below and described in Table 14 EMERSON Network Power monitor control configure support Rack PDU Inf
136. ver Current 1260 30 Basu Active Y Events tli E icon 73 Liebert RPC RPC BDM Optional 11 6 RPC BDM PDU Explorer The PDU Explorer uses a hierarchy to display data from connected equipment starting with the PDU view at the highest level default opening view allowing users to browse down one level to view branches then another to the receptacle view 11 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 communicating with the RPC BDM unit The PDU view displays information collected at the PDU input point for each of the three input phases L1 L2 and L3 Up to three phases may be used See Table 48 for explanations of components that appear on the screen Y T C Active Event icon Table 48 PDU view Pm T Res bes Item Item Description Purpose e Displays an icon to indicate the type of component selected PDU in Identification this example as well as the user assigned name e g MPX1 Graphically displays the approximate power utilization of each input 2 Power Utilization phase The display automatically scrolls from phase to phase The bar tad a Graph for the selected phase appears dark with the input phase number displayed below the bar of TaM f PEF Displays the amperage of the selected pha
137. ware Upgrade File The amount of time required to download the firmware upgrade file depends on the upgrade method used Refer to Table 52 for estimated times for each method Table 52 Estimated time for downloads Upgrade Method Expected Speed HTTP Method epm file 6 7 minutes subject to network traffic TFTP Method epm file 5 6 minutes subject to network traffic 81 Liebert RPC Firmware Upgrade 13 4 Connect to the Card and Open the Web Interface To connect to the Liebert RPC and open the Web interface 1 Connect a standard Ethernet cable from the LAN port on the Liebert RPC to E Ph a network then another Ethernet cable from the Expansion Management LAN Expansion port or of the Rack PDU to a computer See the port icons at right and refer port Management to 4 0 Liebert RPC Installation icon port icon 2 Open a Web browser enter the IP address in the format http IP address then press Enter If this is a single Rack PDU or Rack PDU 1 in a Rack PDU Array enter http 192 168 1 10 If this 1s Rack PDU 2 3 or 4 in a Rack PDU Array refer to Table 53 for addresses Table 53 IP addresses in a Rack PDU Array Position in Rack PDU Array IP Address Rack PDU 1 Rack PDU 2 Rack PDU 3 Rack PDU 4 Expansion Management Port 192 168 1 10 192 168 1 6 192 168 1 2 192 168 1 14 LAN Port User configured 192 168 1 9 192 168 1 5 192 168 1 1 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 252 255 255 255 252 255 255 255 25
138. wer monitor control configure support Rack PDU Information on Uninitialized TZ Ta Select a branch to view Uninitialized Ay Lt Branch Label Line Amps Load Load Status Uninitialized EEE D OQ Ae Brancht 1142 0 0 0 0 126 4 202 50 Meee 11 2 b Branch 2 L3 L1 00 0 0 I POU 1 System Status MPX Rack PDU Normal Operation Branch 1 Branch 1 cries puer settings commands Receptacle Sequence EPDU Explorer 1 j ii Device Explorer Parameter Value Unit _ Action E Sensors i Module Changes m f g Branch Accumulated Energy 0 0 kWH Windows Internet Explorer MA Are you sure you want to clear the total energy counter to zero Table 25 Branch Commands tab elements and parameters CIN To clear the Branch Accumulated Energy counter click Reset to the right of that parameter Accumulated The total accumulated energy consumption kWh for the Branch 33 Liebert RPC Control Tab Options and Operations 8 2 5 Controlling a Receptacle Settings Tab 1 Click the Control tab at the top then select either PDU Explorer or Device Explorer in the left pane 2 Navigate to the desired receptacle then click on the Settings subtab shown below If needed click on the E icon to move down to the Receptacle level 3 Click the Edit button then make changes as needed see Table 26 4 When finished editing click Save to save changes or Reset to clear changes s
139. y IP address of the name server for network y Four numbers 0 255 separated by periods e g 192 168 0 1 DNS Resolve Interval Interval to resolve DNS addresses from a network name to an IP address Domain Name Suffix Maa used for assembling a fully qualified domain name when a host only name Consult your network administrator for proper settings 45 Liebert RPC Configure Tab Options and Operations 9 5 3 Network Settings DNS Test The DNS Test function checks whether the Liebert RPC card will resolve a hostname to an IP address Provide a host only name a fully qualified domain name or an IP address click on Query for the card to attempt a lookup with the provided information To access the DNS Test function Click on the Configure tab then Test in the left pane Configure tab EMERSON Liebert Network Power monitor control configure support Rack PDU Information Network Settings gt gt Domain Name Server DN 5 gt gt Test MPX_MPH_ Array Parameter Description 0000000000000 Test Lab Parameter sd rat Test Device Type Type of DNS query 126 4 202 120 Question Value for the domain name server DNS to answer Last Query Response Response from a domain name server DNS to the last query System Status Normal with Alarm Domain Name Server DNS Test Type Fully Qualified Domain Name Question Liosinam C seiten Categories Test E Rack PDU Last Query Response
140. zontal display as shown in Figure 11 To set the orientation hold down the scroll button when first connecting the RPC BDM to the Liebert RPC Figure 11 Vertical or horizontal orientation Port on top for connection Y Scroll button to Liebert RPC Hold down wen S first connecting to Liebert RPC K d i r4 EME New SON N Port on side for connection to Liebert RPC VERTICAL HORIZONTAL ORIENTATION ORIENTATION Liebert RPC 70 RPC BDM Optional 11 2 RPC BDM Installation Installing the RPC BDM requires two steps described in the following sections Section 11 2 1 Initialize the Liebert RPC with an IP address Section 11 2 2 Connect the RPC BDM to the Liebert RPC in a Liebert MPX or Liebert MPH The RPC BDM comes with a factory supplied Ethernet cable for connection to the Liebert RPC If additional or longer cables are needed use standard Ethernet cables 11 2 1 Set the IP Address for the Liebert RPC The Liebert RPC and the RPC BDM may be used on a network or as stand alone units Either mode requires initializing the Liebert RPC with an IP address before the RPC BDM can display data Follow the appropriate steps to initialize the Liebert RPC in a networked or stand alone environment Refer to Figure 12 for location of ports on the Liebert RPC Figure 12 Liebert RPC ports for use with RPC BDM RPC BDM Side port Liebert RPC gt RPC BDM Front L

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