Liebert MP-C5120 User Manual

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IEBERT

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OWER

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TRIPS

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PEN

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OMMS

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ERVER

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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

C

ONFIGURATION

WITH

O

PEN

C

OMMS

EM

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

your MP Advanced Power Strip.

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

OpenComms EM.

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

of the OpenComms EM.

A

SSIGN

AN

IP A

DDRESS

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.

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

POWER

1

2

3

4

5

6

8

8

EIA-232

Sensor

2

Sensor

1

Serial

2

Serial

1

Modem

DCN

Ethernet

Liebert MP

Advanced

Power Strip

(MP-C5120)

EIA-232 Port

Ethernet

Port

Serial Ports - Connect either

to Power Strip EIA-232 Port

Liebert OpenComms EM

(EM PDU Controller)

DCN Power Port

Mounting

Bracket on

either side

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