Raritan EMX Quick Setup Guide
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3. If necessary, daisy chain multiple AMS-M2-Z to track more
than two IT devices via this EMX.
a. Verify that the Category 5e/6 cable length is within the
limitation. See
AMS-M2-Z Daisy-Chain Limitations
(on page 8) for the cable length limitations.
b. Connect one end of the Category 5e/6 cable to the
RJ-45 connector labeled "Output" on the AMS-M2-Z
being connected to the EMX.
c. Connect the other end of the cable to the RJ-45
connector labeled "Input" on another AMS-M2-Z.
d. Repeat the above steps to daisy chain additional
AMS-M2-Z. See
AMS-M2-Z Daisy-Chain Limitations
(on page 8) for the maximum number of AMS-M2-Z
asset sensors supported in the chain.
e. It is highly recommended using the cable ties to help
hold the weight of all connecting cables.
4. Repeat Step 2 to connect IT devices to the other
AMS-M2-Z's in the chain via the asset tags.
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AMS-M2-Z Daisy-Chain Limitations
There are some limitations when daisy chaining the
AMS-M2-Z asset sensors. The limitations vary according to
the Raritan product model connected to the first AMS-M2-Z.
Models
Daisy-chain limitations
All PDUs
whose model
names begin
with PX2
Up to 4 AMS-M2-Z can be daisy chained.
The maximum cable length between each
AMS-M2-Z in the chain is 2 meters.
EMX2-111
Up to 2 AMS-M2-Z can be daisy chained.
The maximum cable length between each
AMS-M2-Z in the chain is 2 meters.
EMX2-888
Up to 6 AMS-M2-Z can be daisy chained.
The maximum cable length between each
AMS-M2-Z in the chain is 3 meters.
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Connecting Blade Extension Strips
For blade servers, which are contained in a single chassis,
you can use a blade extension strip to track individual blade
servers.
Raritan's blade extension strip functions similar to a Raritan
asset sensor but requires a tag connector cable for
connecting to a tag port on the regular asset sensor or
AMS-M2-Z. The blade extension strip contains 4 to 16 tag
ports, depending on which model you purchased.
The diagram illustrates a tag connector cable and a blade
extension strip with 16 tag ports.
Tag connector cable
Item
Description
A
Barcode (ID number) for the tag connector
cable
B
Tag connector
C
Cable connector for connecting the blade
extension strip
Note: A tag connector cable has a unique barcode, which is
displayed in the EMX web interface for identifying each blade
extension strip where it is connected.
Blade extension strip
Item
Description
D
Mylar section with the adhesive tape
E
Tag ports
F
Cable socket(s) for connecting the tag
connector cable
