Chapter 4: Connecting External Equipment (Optional)31EMX2-888 ConnectionUnlike EMX2-111, EMX2-888 does NOT need to use a Raritan X cablebecause its FEATURE port supports 12 volts of power.To connect a regular asset sensor assembly to EMX2-888:1. Assemble regular asset sensors according to your needs. SeeCombining Regular Asset Sensors (on page 26).2. Affix the adhesive end of an asset tag to each IT device through thetag's tape. See Introduction to Asset Tags (on page 28).3. Plug the connector of each asset tag into the corresponding tag porton the asset sensor.Note: If an IT device occupies more than one rack unit in the rack, itis suggested to plug the asset tag into the lowest tag port. Forexample, if a device occupies the 5th and 6th rack units, plug theasset tag into the tag port matches the 5th rack unit.4. Use a standard network patch cable to connect the MASTER assetsensor's RJ-45 connector to a FEATURE port on the EMX2-888.(A) MASTER asset sensor(B) Asset tags(C) IT devices5. Repeat the above steps if you want to connect more asset sensorsto the other FEATURE ports.
