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Editor’s Choice Raritan Introduces Data Center Rack Controller for Environment and Security Asset Management Raritan has introduced a Smart Rack Controller (EMX) that provides key information on data center operations collected from sensors, cameras and Raritan’s intelligent, electronic asset tracking solution. The system can track temperature, humidity, airflow, air pressure, smoke, water and contact closure. At a glance, operators can see if their data center is working at optimal temperature, monitor humidity and airflow in racks, locate a server’s exact location and see live views of the data center. They can detect when a cabinet door is opened, see who has entered the data center and be alerted if there is a problem. In addition to supporting Raritan sensors, the EMX supports Raritan’s new Smart Asset Management Tag/Sensor solution. This solution tells operators exactly where a server is located in the data center and every move and change, using ID chips and scannable ID barcodes. The solution’s sensor LED lights provide visual guidance among the racks to supports IT workers with equipment adds, moves, changes, reconfigurations and repairs. A red blinking light, for example, can indicate a server maintenance request. The EMX provides up to eight each of: RJ-12 1-Wire sensors, RJ-45 RS-485 serial and RJ-45 asset sensor ports in a 1U form factor. It has DB-9 modem/console, Ethernet, and USB-A and USB-B ports. The EMX USB port can be used to connect a number of USB devices, such as Wi-Fi networking or a webcam to remotely view real-time images or video of inside the data center. New Advanced Magnesium Hand Held Enclosures Teko has extended the TekMag enclosure range with three new models. TekMag enclosures are the first standard enclosures to be manufactured in Teknium, a magnesium based alloy with added strength, ultra lightweight and high shielding characteristics. The properties of Teknium mean these enclosures are suitable for advanced electronics such as industrial automation, medical equipment, avionics, marine and automotive equipment. TekMag enclosures are highly tactile with a modern contoured design consisting of three die cast parts: top, base and battery compartment lid. Soft-touch edge grips provide The Smart Rack Controller is an IP-based appliance that serves as a central connection point for all of Raritan’s environmental sensors and USB-based devices for data centers. Sensor readings can be viewed on the EMX LCD display, as well as with a remote Web browser. Sensor and asset information gathered by the EMX also can be passed on to Raritan’s data center infrastructure management software solutions (dcTrack for asset, change and capacity management and Power IQ for energy management and data center monitoring) or existing third-party data center management tools. Enclosures from XS to 3XL 4 ss_EquipmentProtection-(15.75x4.75).indd 1 November/December 2011 www.ElectronicsProtectionMagazine.com http://www.ElectronicsProtectionMagazine.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Electronics Protection - November/December 2011

Raritan Introduces Data Center Rack Controller for Environment and Security Asset Management
Enclosure Design for Extreme Environments
The Power Monitoring Imperative
Protection Selection: Guidelines for Choosing Remote Monitoring Enclosures
Rittal Releases New Hygienic Design Enclosures
Emerson Network Power Introduces Data Center Cooling System
Falcon Electric Adds Lightweight 10-Year Rated Lithium-Ion Batteries to SSG Series UPSs
Crenlo Introduces IBC Kit to its Lineup of Emcor Accessories
Littelfuse Introduces SP1006 TVS Diode Array For ESD Protection in Ultra-Small Form Factors
2012 Electronics Protection Resource Guide
Industry News
Literature
Calendar of Events

Electronics Protection - November/December 2011