CASE STUDY: Data center monitoring
- Michala
- Jun 10
- 1 min read
Comprehensive solution of environment monitoring and access control for data centres.
The temperature and humidity monitoring can be extended to number of checkpoints and additional sensors.
Issue description:
Company operating a network of data centers and server solutions needs to implement a suitable monitoring system. The company operates large data centers as well as smaller premises, and also offers server housing services.
Potential risks:
- Overheating of components with subsequent fire
- Water flooding the room including the cabinets
- Unauthorized person entering the premises, or loss of / tampering with data
The second requirement was to implement a suitable access control system to keep track of who and when entered the premises, and capable of assigning access rights to particular doors to individual technicians.
Both requirements of course include the option to connect the system to a custom SNMP SW.
Solution
To monitor the premises, a feature-complete device of the is the best choice. Poseidon2 4002 in particular provides the maximum number of supported sensors and detectors, as well as a wide range of connection options and supported communication and security protocols. For smaller installations, Poseidon2 3266 can be a suitable choice.
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