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PXC Quick Setup Guide 

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Raritan PXC 

Thank you for purchasing the PXC intelligent power distribution unit (PDU). 

The intended use of PXC is distribution of power to information technology equipment such as computers and communication 
equipment where such equipment is typically mounted in an equipment rack located in an information technology equipment room. 

This Quick Setup Guide explains how to install and configure the PXC. For further details on using PXC, access online help from the 
application, or download the "1000/2000 Series" user guide from the PX3 section of Raritan website's 

Support page

 

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). For more detailed information on this release, see the latest release notes on the Support page. 

Note: All of PXC data is available on the PX3 support page. Simply visit Support page > Choose a Product > select "PX3." 

 

 

 

Safety Precautions 

WARNING! Read and understand all sections in this guide 
before installing or operating this product. Failure to heed any 
of the following WARNINGS may result in electric shock, fire, 
personal injury and death. Prior to operating this product, the 
user should read the online help and specifically the warnings 
in the online help. 

WARNING! Connect this product to an AC power source 
whose voltage is within the range specified on the product's 
nameplate. 

WARNING! Connect this product to an AC power source that 
is current limited by a suitably rated fuse or circuit breaker in 
accordance with national and local electrical codes. 

WARNING! Use this product in a dry location. 

WARNING! Connect this product to a protective earth ground. 
Never use a "ground lift adaptor" between the product's plug 
and the wall receptacle. 

WARNING! If this product is a model that requires assembly 
of its line cord or plug, all such assembly must be performed 
by a licensed electrician and the line cord or plugs used must 
be suitably rated based on the product's nameplate ratings 
and national and local electrical codes. 

 

QS Rule 

 

Unpacking the PXC 

PXC comes in Zero U, 1U, and 2U sizes. The following 
describes the equipment shipped with each size. 

If any pieces are missing or damaged, report this to Raritan 
Technical Support, or contact the Raritan partner where you 
purchased the product. 

 

One PXC 

 

Buttons (Zero U), or bracket pack and screws (1U/2U) 

 

QS Rule 

 

Before You Begin 

1.

 

Prepare the installation site. Make sure the installation 
area is clean and not exposed to extreme temperatures or 
humidity. Allow sufficient space around the device for 
cabling and outlet connections. Safety instructions are 
provided in the PXC online help. 

2.

 

Fill out the Equipment Setup Worksheet found in the PXC 
online help. Record the model, serial number, and use of 
each IT device connected to the PDU's power outlets. 

 

QS Rule 

 

Mounting the PDU 

Use one of the mounting methods to install your PXC as 
appropriate. 

 

QUICK SETUP GUIDE

Summary of Contents for Raritan PXC Series

Page 1: ... nameplate WARNING Connect this product to an AC power source that is current limited by a suitably rated fuse or circuit breaker in accordance with national and local electrical codes WARNING Use this product in a dry location WARNING Connect this product to a protective earth ground Never use a ground lift adaptor between the product s plug and the wall receptacle WARNING If this product is a mo...

Page 2: ...ton to the rear rail of the PDU 3 Turn the button clockwise until it is securely locked in place 4 Repeat the same steps to install the other button onto the PDU s rear side 5 Properly install the PDU by fitting the attached rear buttons into position of the rack a Press the PDU toward the rack b Push the mounting buttons through the mounting holes c Let the PDU drop slightly Mounting Zero U Model...

Page 3: ...t the other end of the cable to your LAN Note If connecting both ports to the LAN you must connect them to two different subnets If you are not sure whether the device is connected to the same or different subnets contact your IT department To make a wireless connection 1 Connect an appropriate USB wireless LAN adapter to the PDU 2 Make sure the wireless LAN configuration is supported by your PDU ...

Page 4: ...e or NTP settings 4 To change network settings choose Device Settings Network Tip You can enable both wired and wireless networking so that the PXC can be accessed via either wired or wireless IP address 5 The PXC is sent from the factory with all the outlets ON If your model is outlet switching capable turn OFF the outlets without devices connected 6 Use the menu to the left to configure user pro...

Page 5: ...00 v1 A B G N Raritan USB WIFI A B G N Connecting the Wireless LAN Adapter You can connect the wireless LAN adapter either to the PDU or to a USB hub attached to the PDU To make a wireless connection Do one of the following Plug a supported USB wireless LAN adapter into the USB A port on your PXC Connect a USB hub to the USB A port on the PXC Then plug the supported USB wireless LAN adapter into t...

Page 6: ...PXC model you purchased is designed to have a threaded grounding point you can identify it via the grounding symbol as shown below Wire this point to an electrical system in order to protectively ground the PXC Additional Information For more information about PXC and the entire Raritan product line see Raritan s website www raritan com For technical issues contact Raritan Technical Support See th...

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