Chapter 6: Using the Web Interface258Asset ManagementConfigure the asset management settings only when an asset sensor isphysically connected to the EMX device.Note: To set up an asset management system, see Connecting AssetManagement Sensors (on page 25).Configuring the Asset SensorThe EMX cannot detect how many rack units (tag ports) a connectedasset management sensor supports, so you must provide thisinformation manually.When you add an asset management sensor, you name it. Additionally,you can provide a description to identify each asset sensor.The customized name is followed by the label in parentheses.Note: In this context, the label refers to the port number where the assetsensor is connected. In EMX, a Feature port is identified with acombination of the name "Asset Strip" and the port number.To configure an asset sensor:1. Connect the asset sensor to the EMX if it is not already.2. Expand the Feature Ports folder in the navigation tree.3. Click the desired asset sensor in the left pane. The page specific tothat asset sensor opens in the right pane, showing the asset sensorsettings and information of all rack units (tag ports).Note: You can also access this dialog by double-clicking the assetsensor shown on the Dashboard page.4. Click Setup in the Settings section. The Setup of Asset Strip dialogappears.5. Enter a name of the asset sensor.6. In the "Number of Rack Units" field, type the total number of rackunits supported by the AMS. Default is 48.7. Here, rack units are the number of asset management tag ports onthe asset management strip. For example, if the AMS has 48 assetmanagement tag ports, it supports up to 48 rack units on a cabinet.8. Determine how to number all rack units on the asset sensor byselecting an option in the Numbering Mode. Top-Down: The rack units are numbered in the ascending orderfrom the highest to the lowest rack unit.
