Liebert MP-C5120 Quick Start Manual

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IEBERT
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UICK TART
W ' I
HAT S NCLUDED
Make sure you have all the items that should be included with your Liebert MP Advanced Power Strip. If
any item is missing or damaged in shipping, file a damage claim immediately—see the user manual for
details.
• RJ-45 to RJ-45 configuration cable, 5 ft. (1.5m)
• RJ-45 to DB9 adapter for configuration cable
• 2 mounting brackets and 4 screws
• Quick-start guide
Liebert OpenComms EM
(EM PDU Controller)
Liebert MP
Advanced
Power Strip
(MP-C5120)
C
ONFIGURATION WITH
1. Connect power to the DCN port on the OpenComms EM and to your MP Advanced Power Strip.
2. Connect the six-wire end of the serial cable provided with the OpenComms EM to the EIA-232 port of
your MP Advanced Power Strip.
3. Connect the other end (eight-wire) of the serial cable to either Serial 1 or Serial 2 of the
OpenComms EM.
4. Connect a straight-through CAT5 Ethernet cable from your network to the Ethernet port on the back
of the OpenComms EM.
A IP A
SSIGN AN
NOTE
These steps must be done on the same network segment where the OpenComms EM is connected.
If your network uses static IP addresses and your computer has a Windows operating system, follow the
steps below. Otherwise, consult the OpenComms EM user manual (SL-28210).
1. Obtain an IP address for the OpenComms EM from your network administrator.
2. Insert the OpenComms EM CD in your computer's CD drive.
3. Click on the Start button, then on Run, then Browse to the file IPSET.exe on the CD and click
Open.
MP™ A
: O C
UIDE PEN OMMS
Serial Ports - Connect either
to Power Strip EIA-232 Port
DCN Power Port
POWER
O C
PEN OMMS
DDRESS
P
DVANCED OWER
EM MP A
OR
Sensor Sensor
DCN Modem
2 1
1 3 5 8
2 4 6 8
EM
1
S
TRIPS
A
DVANCED CCESS
Serial Serial
Ethernet
2 1
EIA-232 Port
EIA-232
S
ERVER
Ethernet
Port
Mounting
Bracket on
either side