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EMX®
Thank you for purchasing the EMX rack management system and asset management strips (asset strips). This product provides a
rack management solution that integrates both asset management and environment monitoring capabilities in the data center and
server room.
This Quick Setup Guide explains how to install and configure the EMX. For additional information on any aspect of EMX, see EMX help,
which can be accessed from the
the product's online help in the Product Online Help section (http://www.raritan.com/support/online-help/).
For more detailed information, see the latest release notes provided by Raritan.
Package Contents
The following describes the equipment shipped with an EMX
device. If anything is missing or damaged, contact the local
dealer or Raritan Technical Support for help.
The EMX device
Power cord
Bracket pack and screws
Asset strips (optional)
Asset tags (optional)
QS Rule
Before You Begin
Prepare the installation site. Make sure the installation area
is clean and not exposed to extreme temperatures or
humidity. Allow sufficient space around the EMX for cabling
and asset strip connections.
QS Rule
Mounting a Zero U EMX
This section describes how to mount a Zero U EMX device
using L-brackets and two buttons.
EMX Quick Setup Guide
QSG-EMX-1A-v3.3.10-E  255-80-6106-00 RoHS
Product Support
(
http://www.raritan.com/support
QUICK SETUP GUIDE
) section of Raritan's website. Or you can access
 To mount Zero U models using L-brackets and two
buttons:
1. Align the two edge slots of the L-bracket with the two
screw holes on the top of the EMX device.
2. Screw the L-bracket to the device and ensure the bracket
is fastened securely.
3. Repeat Steps 1 to 2 to screw another L-bracket to the
bottom of the device.
4. After both L-brackets are installed, you can choose either
of the following ways to mount the device in the rack.
Using rack screws, fasten the device to the rack
through two identical holes near the edge of each
L-bracket.
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Summary of Contents for Raritan EMX

  • Page 1 This Quick Setup Guide explains how to install and configure the EMX. For additional information on any aspect of EMX, see EMX help, which can be accessed from the Product Support http://www.raritan.com/support...
  • Page 2: Mounting A 1U Emx

    Using the appropriate brackets and tools, fasten the 1U EMX device to the rack or cabinet.  To mount the 1U EMX device: 1. Attach a rackmount bracket to both sides of the EMX with the provided screws. 4. Fasten the rackmount brackets' ears to the rack using your own fasteners.
  • Page 3: Assembling Regular Asset Strips

    All SLAVE asset strips are connected following the The asset strip is connected to the EMX, and the asset tag MASTER asset strip. transmits the ID and positioning information to the asset strip.
  • Page 4: Other Types Of Asset Strips

    2. Plug the connector of each asset tag into the corresponding tag port on the asset strip. 3. Connect the asset strip assembly to the EMX device, using a network patch cable (CAT5e or higher). See the following instructions, based on the model you purchased.
  • Page 5: Connecting The Emx To Your Network

    Connecting the EMX to a Power Source page 6) for initial configuration. If your EMX device is designed to use a cable retention clip, install the clip before connecting a power cord. A cable Step 1: Display the IPv4 Address retention clip prevents the connected power cord from coming loose or falling off.
  • Page 6: Connecting Environmental Sensors (Optional)

    EMX. You need Step 2: Log in to the EMX Web Interface to test the compatibility after installing them. 1. Open a web browser and type the IP address of the EMX  To connect detectors to the built-in CC termination: device.
  • Page 7 Static IP configuration: 3. In the communications program, press Enter to send a carriage return to the EMX. 4. The EMX prompts you to log in. Both user name and password are case sensitive. a. Username: admin EMX Quick Setup Guide...
  • Page 8 Commands for wireless IP settings are identical to those for wired networking. Just replace the variable <ETH> with the <psk> = PSK string word 'wireless'. The following illustrates a few examples. network wireless EAP outer eapOuterAuthentication authentication <outer_auth> <outer_auth> = PEAP EMX Quick Setup Guide QSG-EMX-1A-v3.3.10-E  255-80-6106-00 RoHS...
  • Page 9: Appendix B: Wireless Configuration

    802.11n wireless LAN adapter to connect to an wireless 1. Make sure the EMX is NOT connected to the computer via network, the handshake timeout setting must be changed to a USB cable. 500 or greater, or the wireless connection will fail.
  • Page 10 Contact Support page in the Support section on Raritan's website for technical support contact information worldwide. Raritan's products use code licensed under the GPL and LGPL. You can request a copy of the open source code. For details, see the Open Source Software Statement at (http://www.raritan.com/about/legal-statements/open-source-software-statem...

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