Vertiv RPC2 - Setting RPC2 IP Address for BDM

4.2.1 Set the IP address for the RPC2 communications module
The RPC2 module and the RPC BDM may be used on a network or on standalone rack PDUs. Either mode requires
initializing the RPC2 module with an IP address before the RPC BDM can display data.
Follow the appropriate steps to initialize the RPC2 module in a network or standalone environment.
To initialize an RPC2 module in a network environment:
1. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the network port to the network.
2. Use DHCPto have an IPaddress assigned to the network port automatically.
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If DHCPis not used, use an Ethernet cable to connect the Expansion/Management port to a laptop. Then assign
a static IPaddress to the network port. Click Restart to initialize the RPC2 module.
To initialize an RPC2 module in standalone mode (non-networked):
1. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the link port to a laptop.
2. Assign a static IP address to the LAN port, then click Restart to initialize the RPC2 module. After the RPC2 is
initialized, the IP address can be viewed on the RPC BDM.
4.2.2 Connect the RPC BDM to the RPC2 communications module
To connect the RPC BDM to an RPC2 communications module:
1. 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.
4.3 Placement of the RPC BDM™
The RPC BDM can be mounted in various locations inside a rack for easy access and viewing. It can also be handheld and
used as a portable device for connecting to different rack PDUs. The device can be rotated for vertical or horizontal display.
4.4 RPCBDM Operation
The PDU Explorer hierarchy provides three levels for viewing Rack PDU data: PDU, branch and receptacle. The PDU level is
the default view.
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