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Introduction
3 Emerson
®
RPC2
™
MPH2 Rack PDU Management
A user can use the RPC2 communications module to interact with a rack PDU by referencing the
user-assigned receptacle labels or loads.
Wide Range of IT Network Capabilities
The RPC2 communications module provides a flexible set of IT networking capabilities, including
DHCP, BOOTP, DNS, SNTP and SNMP.
Hot Swappable
The RPC2 communications module may be removed and reinserted without interrupting power from
the rack PDU or affecting the connected load.
Flash Upgradeable Firmware
The RPC2 communications module enables the user to easily update the firmware as new features
and capabilities become available.
Web Support
The RPC2 communications module delivers Web management and control to Liebert and Emerson
rack PDU’s. All authorized users will be able to view status information on their network.
SNMP Support
The RPC2 communications module enables SNMP management of Liebert and Emerson rack PDU’s.
To integrate the card into an SNMP implementation, compile the Liebert
®
Global Products MIB on
the 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 RPC2 communications module, Liebert
Nform will centrally manage event notifications, access critical system information and manage the
power delivered to the connected load.
A downloadable edition is available online at: nform.liebert.com
Liebert SiteScan Web
®
The RPC2 communications module 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
Monitoring and Configuration Overview
Liebert and Emerson rack PDU’s are managed at three levels:
• At the rack PDU level, it provides aggregate input power monitoring of the rack PDU.
• At the branch level, it provides status information, including branch circuit breaker on some
models, and aggregate power monitoring of branch receptacles.
• At the receptacle level, it provides status information and power monitoring of a single receptacle
on some models.