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  • Page 1 RPC2™ Communications Module Network Interface Card for the Rack PDU Family of Power Distribution Products Installer/User Guide...
  • Page 2 Technical Support Site If you encounter any installation or operational issues with your product, check the pertinent section of this manual to see if the issue can be resolved by following outlined procedures. For additional assistance, visit https://www.VertivCo.com/en- us/support/.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    2.6 User Level Privileges 2.6.1 Using passwords 2.6.2 Group membership and access 2.7 Reboot and Reset to Factory Defaults 3 Accessing an RPC2 Communications Module via the Web Interface 3.1 Web Interface Overview for Administrators 3.2 RPC2 Communications Module Icons 3.3 Summary Tab 3.3.1 Recent events...
  • Page 4 5 Liebert® SN™ Sensor Installation (Optional) 5.1 Record the Sensor Address 5.2 Mount the Sensor 5.3 Connect the Sensor 5.4 Confirm the Module Change 6 Appendices Appendix A: Specifications Appendix B: Troubleshooting Appendix C: Factory Default Settings Vertiv | RPC2™ Communications Module Installer/User Guide |...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    PDUs to monitor temperature, humidity, door contacts and digital inputs. The RPC2™ is factory installed in managed versions of the Vertiv™ MPH2™ Rack PDUs. It can be field-installed in Vertiv™ MPH™ and MPX™ rack PDUs to provide network monitoring and control capabilities. The communications module is factory set for service in DHCP-based applications.
  • Page 6 • SNMP support - Enables SNMP management of Vertiv™ rack PDUs. To integrate the card into an SNMP implementation, compile the Liebert® Global Products MIB on the Network Management System (NMS). Visit www.Liebert.com to download the Liebert Global Products MIB.

  • Page 7: Installation And Configuration

    The following sections are provided to install and configure your RPC2 communications module. 2.1 Getting Started The RPC2 communications module is factory installed on Vertiv® rack PDUs. If the module is being field-installed, see the following section, Required cables, to ensure you have all the necessary items for proper installation.

  • Page 8: Rpc2 Communications Module Ports

    NOTE: Liebert 1-wire sensors and the local display, the RPC BDM, come with their own cables. Field installation of an RPC2 communications module Locate the communications card bay on the rack PDU and insert the RPC2 communications module into the card bay. Secure it with the captive thumb screws.

  • Page 9: Rack Pdu Component Id

    3. Connect an Ethernet cable to the Link port of the master RPC2 communications module. 4. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the network port of a slave RPC2 communications module on a second MPH2. This RPC2 module is a sibling unit, accessible through the master RPC2 module.

  • Page 10: Configuring An Rpc2 Communications Module For Static Ip

    255.255.255.252 2.5 Configuring an RPC2 Communications Module for Static IP The RPC2 communications module is factory set for DHCP, making it ready for service immediately. The module can be configured for operation on a network using a static IP address.

  • Page 11: User Level Privileges

    NOTE: It is recommended you change the password immediately to prevent unauthorized access to MPH2 rack PDUs. 2.6.1 Using passwords Access to the RPC2 communications module requires entering a username and password that are case sensitive. The default administrator level username and password is admin.

  • Page 12: Reboot And Reset To Factory Defaults

    2.7 Reboot and Reset to Factory Defaults Restarting the RPC2 module can consist of a reboot of the system or a reset to factory defaults. To highlight the difference, a reboot may be required after network or configuration changes. In contrast, performing a reset to factory defaults reverts all configuration parameters to the original default state.

  • Page 13: Accessing An Rpc2 Communications Module Via The Web Interface

    The RPC2 communications module can be accessed with a web browser once it is connected to a network. The browser obtains direct access to the RPC2 module via a graphical user interface. The data and view varies according to the type of rack PDU being viewed through the RPC2 module.

  • Page 14: Summary Tab

    The Summary tab window displays aggregate information about the MPH2™ rack PDU status, including: Recent Events, Primary Sensor and PDU status. The side navigation tree displays the rack PDU's overall status and system information. The Vertiv | RPC2™ Communications Module Installer/User Guide |...

  • Page 15: Recent Events

    The top of the window displays the Rack PDU view. You can navigate to the PDU, branch and receptacle levels from either using the link of the connected equipment or the side navigation tree. Vertiv | RPC2™ Communications Module Installer/User Guide |...

  • Page 16: Measurements

    Current and Hardware OK statuses are displayed for each of the three levels. At the Branch level, Under Voltage and Breaker Closed statuses are also displayed while Under Voltage and Neutral OK statuses display for the PDU level. Figure 3.4 PDU Explorer Icon Descriptions ICON CONDITION Normal Warning Alarm Abnormal Vertiv | RPC2™ Communications Module Installer/User Guide |...

  • Page 17: Settings Tab

    If enabled, the SWOCP automatically turns off the receptacle power to non-critical and unloaded Software Over Current Protection receptacles (no current draw) of this branchs when the branch over current alarm condition occurs. This (SWOCP) Vertiv | RPC2™ Communications Module Installer/User Guide |...

  • Page 18: Receptacle Settings

    SWOTP delay. The SWOTP can be configured for local mode which is only affected by alarm of (SWOTP) temperature sensor(s) connected to its RPC2 module, or array mode which is affected by alarm of temperature sensor(s) connected to any RPC2 module in the array.
  • Page 19 Enable or disable software overcurrent protection. • Change whether the receptacle is designated critical or noncritical. 8. When finished, click the Save icon to make the change or click the Cancel icon to discard the change. Vertiv | RPC2™ Communications Module Installer/User Guide |...

  • Page 20: Sensors

    PDU Explorer tab. From this window, you can set and configure the primary sensor. Sensors are automatically discovered when the RPC2 module reboots or when the first sensor is connected. After the initial sensor string is discovered, you must manually re-discover a change in the sensor configuration by clicking the Discover icon under the PDU  ...

  • Page 21: Information

    LED. The RPC2 communications module presents only available data. If the MPH2 rack PDU does not support branch and receptacle capabilities, the RPC2 module displays grayed-out entries and that information is not shown.
  • Page 22 3. From the pop-up window, click OK to acknowledge that the process completed successfully. To disable power for a receptacle: From the Device Explorer window, click the checkbox in the row of the appropriate receptacle. Vertiv | RPC2™ Communications Module Installer/User Guide |...
  • Page 23 From the Device Explorer window, click the checkbox in the row of the appropriate receptacle. -or- Click the checkbox at the top of the table to select all the receptacles in the table. Vertiv | RPC2™ Communications Module Installer/User Guide |...

  • Page 24: Device Explorer - Receptacle Groups

    All group names, except for the standard Noncritical group name, can be changed. NOTE: No receptacles are grouped in the factory-default setup of the RPC2 communications module. Noncritical group The Noncritical group is intended for linking receptacles powering non-essential equipment. This receptacle group can be shut down for power conservation and similar purposes, such as when utility power fails and a UPS is powering rack equipment.

  • Page 25: System Tab

    3.7 System Tab The System window is the control and configuration center for the RPC2 rack communications module. Links on the navigation tree allow you to update firmware, join networks, set security levels, add and remove users, set access privileges and alarm thresholds and set automatic messages for events and alarms.

  • Page 26: Devices

    3.7.5 Settings With permissions, you can access the Settings link in the System tab’s navigation tree to configure the settings for the RPC2 communications module. Use the icons at the top of the window to save or cancel the changes. The Settings window also permits resetting the RPC2 communications module to factory defaults, rebooting the system and opening a command line interface session.
  • Page 27 Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP) The RPC2 communications module provides two options for setting the date and time. It can retrieve the date and time from an SNTP server, or the date and time can be set manually so that the internal clock of the rack PDU is used to provide time and date information.
  • Page 28 RPC2 module installed and Local mode enabled. Notification The RPC2 communications module generates notifications for a wide variety of events. It can be configured to direct or store those event notifications for immediate use or for analysis later.
  • Page 29 From the side navigation bar of the System tab, click Notification - Datalog. 2. Under the Export heading, enter the IP address, username and password for the FTP site to receive the data log. Vertiv | RPC2™ Communications Module Installer/User Guide |...
  • Page 30 Using a USB memory stick A memory stick can be inserted into the RPC2 module's USB port using a Type A female to micro A/B male adaptor. You can use a memory stick to facilitate the initial setup of networking, protocol and device configurations.
  • Page 31 From the side navigation bar of the System tab, click SNMPv1/v2 Access to configure the SNMPv1/v2 community's settings. Up to 20 devices can be configured with permission to access the RPC2 communications module, identified by IP address or hostname, read/write privileges and community string.
  • Page 32 From the side navigation bar of the System tab, click SNMP-V3 Access to configure the SNMPv3 community's settings. Up to 20 devices can be configured with permission to access the RPC2 communications module, identified by IP address or hostname, read/write privileges and a community string.
  • Page 33 SNMPv3 Traps An administrator can configure up to 20 users to receive notifications from the RPC2 communications module. Users must be identified by IP address or hostname, trap listen port and community string. To configure SNMPv3 traps: From the side navigation bar of the System tab, click Manage Protocol - SNMP - V3 Traps.

  • Page 34: Authentication

    NOTE: The four steps should complete without error and two PEM files should be created in your folder. Ensure that the RPC2 SNTP time is correct and in sync with the timestamp of the certificate. 9. In the application, from the side navigation bar of the System tab, click Manage Protocol - Web Server - Certificate.
  • Page 35 11. Enter the RADIUS™ username in the Remote User field and then click the right arrow to add the user to the Group-User List field. 12. Click the Save icon. To configure a TACACS+™ authentication server: From the side navigation bar of the System tab, click Authentication - Remote Servers - TACACS+. Vertiv | RPC2™ Communications Module Installer/User Guide |...

  • Page 36: Authorization Levels

    Administrators can add, delete or modify permissions and access rights for users from any group at any time. There are four default user groups on an RPC2 communications module. Vertiv | RPC2™ Communications Module Installer/User Guide |...
  • Page 37 2. Check the box next to the group to be edited. 3. Click the Edit User icon. 4. In the Group User List, select the user to be removed and click the left arrow. Vertiv | RPC2™ Communications Module Installer/User Guide |...
  • Page 38 3. Click the Change Local User's Password icon. -or- To change your own password, from the side navigation bar of the System tab, click Authorization - Change Password. 4. Enter and confirm the new password. 5. Click Save icon. Vertiv | RPC2™ Communications Module Installer/User Guide |...

  • Page 39: Rpc Bdm™ (Optional)

    4 RPC BDM™ (OPTIONAL) The RPC BDM is a small monitoring device that displays data from an Vertiv™ MPH2™, MPX™ or MPH™ unit through a connection to an RPC2 communications module. The BDM device provides another way to browse PDU data using the PDU Explorer and Device Explorer, as in the web interface.

  • Page 40: Rpc Bdm™ Installation

    Return to previous level icon 4.2 RPC BDM™ Installation The RPC BDM comes with a factory-supplied Ethernet cable for connection to the RPC2. If additional or longer cables are needed, use standard Ethernet cables. Vertiv | RPC2™ Communications Module Installer/User Guide |...

  • Page 41: Set The Ip Address For The Rpc2 Communications Module

    Connect one end of the factory-supplied Ethernet cable into the RPC BDM port. 2. Connect the other end of the cable into the display port of the RPC2 module. Once the rack PDU is turned on with these connections made, the RPC BDM is fully operational.

  • Page 42: Pdu Level

    PDU #1, one of two PDUs that are communicating with the 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 can be used. Vertiv | RPC2™ Communications Module Installer/User Guide |...
  • Page 43 NOTE: On the PDU level, the BDM device displays temperature in Celsius or Fahrenheit if a temperature sensor is attached. NOTE: The unit identification always shows 1 if connected to a single rack PDU, or shows all units (up to four) if connected to a rack PDU array. Vertiv | RPC2™ Communications Module Installer/User Guide |...

  • Page 44: Rpc Bdm Contrast

    Use the scroll button to highlight the Information icon. 2. Press the scroll button to display the Information screen. Use the scroll button to highlight the Contrast icon and press the scroll button to display the Contrast screen. Vertiv | RPC2™ Communications Module Installer/User Guide |...

  • Page 45: Active Alarms

    To view sensor information:  From the PDU level, use the scroll button to highlight the sensor icon and then press the scroll button to display a list of sensors in the order of their identification number. Vertiv | RPC2™ Communications Module Installer/User Guide |...
  • Page 46 MPH and MPX PDUs, the branch level is represented by numerical characters. Figure 4.11 Branch PDU Level View Table 4.5 Branch Level View Descriptions ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION Branch-level information icon Information icon Current bar graph Real Power (Watts) Vertiv | RPC2™ Communications Module Installer/User Guide |...
  • Page 47 To view data for a receptacle: Use the scroll button to highlight a receptacle number in the lower-left corner. 2. Press the scroll button to display the data for the selected branch module. Vertiv | RPC2™ Communications Module Installer/User Guide |...

  • Page 48: Types Of Data Available At Pdu, Branch And Receptacle Levels

    To view an active event:  Scroll to the Active Events icon, then press the scroll button to select it. 2. Scroll to an event, then press the scroll button to view the event's details. Vertiv | RPC2™ Communications Module Installer/User Guide |...

  • Page 49: Liebert® Sn™ Sensor Installation (Optional)

    Mount the sensor on the rack rails 5.3 Connect the Sensor Each sensor is shipped with a cable to connect to the Liebert® SN™ port on your Liebert® product. The RPC2 must be installed before the sensor can be connected.

  • Page 50: Confirm The Module Change

    Acknowledge the addition of the reconnected module in the Module Changes option of the Control tab, then make other configuration changes as needed. Vertiv | RPC2™ Communications Module Installer/User Guide |...

  • Page 51: Appendices

    FCC Class A, Part 15, Industrial EN55022:2006+A1:2007, Class A, Industrial EMC Standards EN55024:1998+A1:2001+A2:2003, Class A, Industrial IEC61000-3-2:2006, IEC61000-3-3:1995+A1:2001+A1:2005 IEC61000-4-2/3/4/5/6/8/11 Agency Approvals (Vary by model and region) UL, cUL, CE, BV, PSE, CB, RoHS, REACH, WEEE Vertiv | RPC2™ Communications Module Installer/User Guide |...

  • Page 52: Appendix B: Troubleshooting

    Displays an error screen before the image is Restart the RPC2 module and try again. uploaded. Networking disruption occurs in the middle of Browse to the refreshed URL and try again. The RPC2 module and Firmware Update an update. its devices are fully recoverable.
  • Page 53 Confirm the sensor cable is connected to the sensor port. If adding a sensor to any existing string, make sure to click the discover button on the sensor configuration window. Confirm no more than 10 sensors are connected to a single RPC2 Sensors are not discoverable. module.

  • Page 54: Appendix C: Factory Default Settings

    Enabled Datalog Branch Enabled Receptacle Enabled Logging Interval (minutes) Velocity v.4 Server Enabled SNMP Agent Enabled SSH Support Enabled Manage Protocol Telnet Enabled Web Server Enabled Inactive Session Timeout 5 minutes Maximum Telnet Sessions Vertiv | RPC2™ Communications Module Installer/User Guide |...
  • Page 55 Over Current Warning Threshold L1, L2, L3, N Under Current Alarm Threshold L1, L2, L3 Unbalanced Load Alarm Threshold Over Current Alarm Threshold Branch Over Current Warning Threshold Under Current Alarm Threshold Vertiv | RPC2™ Communications Module Installer/User Guide |...
  • Page 56 Under Current Alarm Threshold Power Up State Restore Receptacle Power On Delay 0 seconds Power Cycle 8 seconds Post On Delay 0 seconds Post Off Delay 0 seconds SWOTP Disable Receptacle Criticiality Critical Vertiv | RPC2™ Communications Module Installer/User Guide |...
  • Page 57 Vertiv | RPC2™ Communications Module Installer/User Guide |...
  • Page 59 VertivCo.com | Vertiv Headquarters, 1050 Dearborn Drive, Columbus, OH, 43085, USA © 2017 Vertiv Co. All rights reserved. Vertiv and the Vertiv logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Vertiv Co. All other names and logos referred to are trade names, trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

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