Các thiết bị CNTT như máy chủ, thiết bị lưu trữ, thiết bị mạng cần được theo dõi và quản lý chặt chẽ kể cả các data center nhỏ hay server room. Cách quản lý thông thường như sử dụng bảng tính Excel®, Visio®... tốn nhiều nguồn lực để theo dõi những thay đổi nên thường xuyên không được cập nhật và trở nên lỗi thời.
Với Asset Management Tags (AMTs) và Asset Management Sensors (AMSs), thiết bị quản lý tài sản thông minh duy nhất của Raritan, nhà điều hành data center có thể theo dõi, quản lý thiết bị theo thời gian thực một cách tự động và hoàn toàn chính xác. AMT và AMS có thể tích hợp với dcTrack® - phần mềm quản lý cơ sở hạ tầng data center (DCIM) của Raritan để giám sát, theo dõi vận hành và các thay đổi trong data center.GIỚI THIỆU SẢN PHẨM
The asset tag is based on a 1-Wire unique ID chip that has a 64-bit value. The ID chip is molded in a round, plastic carrier together with a metal ring and a gold contact to provide an electrical connection to the asset tag reader, the AMS. The AMS segments are modular and have a magnetic backing to allow easy installation on metal rack rails. A port is available on one end to provide a connection to Raritan's SNMP gateways – PX® intelligent rack PDUs or the EMX environment/rack controller.
Asset Management Tag (AMT)
- Unique electronic 64-bit value, 1-Wire ID chip
- Unique scannable ID bar code matching the electronic ID chip
- Industrial adhesive patch to attach tag to IT device
- Magnetic connector to attach tag to the AMS
Asset Management Sensor (AMS)
- 42U, 45U, 48U and 54U rack options
- Magnetic connector for AMT, one per 1U space
- Multicolored LEDs, one per 1U space
- Magnetically mounts to existing racks
- Connects to Raritan PX intelligent rack PDU, PX inline meters and EMX environment/rack controller. (PX firmware version 2.2 or higher, EMX firmware version 2.0 or higher)
- PX and EMX provide power to the AMS so no extra power supply is needed
AMS Gateway: Raritan EMX or PX
- Raritan's EMX environment/rack controller and PX rack iPDU act as the AMS SNMP gateway via standard UTP cable and RJ-45 interconnects
- EMX and PX provide power to the AMS
- The SNMP interface can be used by any third-party asset management system. It offers the following features:
- Reading all asset tag IDs per rack and its physical location within a rack
- SNMP TRAP in case of an asset tag ID change event
- Setting an RGB color LED indicator for each 1U slot
dcTrack Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) Software
- Visualize a group of cabinet elevations
- View asset details such as make, model, maintenance period, current, add and edit server, and network devices
- Alert for physical changes at the rack to ensure asset accuracy
TÍNH NĂNG & ƯU ĐIỂM
Features | Benefits |
| Procedures | |
|---|---|
| Automated asset tracking | Eliminate unreliable and labor-intensive ad hoc procedures such as using Excel® spreadsheets and Visio® diagrams or home-grown systems that require maintenance. |
| Dynamic asset tracking | Dramatically improve the accuracy of your asset-tracking processes. Dramatically reduce missing moves, adds or changes with real-time asset visibility down to the 1U level. |
| Hardware | |
| Industrial adhesive patch on AMT | Easily and securely attach the AMT to the top or bottom of IT assets with a quick view of the actual unique asset ID barcode. Smart tag stays with asset as asset is moved to other locations. |
| Unique electronic 64-bit ID chip and matching scannable ID barcode | Associated with the unique ID is the IT asset’s record where a variety of asset information can be stored, including serial number, repair records, maintenance agreement terms, lease terms, etc. |
| Programmable multicolored LEDs, one per 1U space | Implement a custom-color indicator, controlled-change management process to ensure the proper activity is performed on the right device; e.g., a red, blinking LED indicates a server maintenance request. |
| AMS consists of easily assembled modular segments with magnetic backing | Universally, quickly and easily magnetically mounts to existing metal rack rails, saving time. |
| Connects to Raritan PX® intelligent rack PDU, PX inline meters and EMX environment/rack controller | Multiple deployment options offer flexibility in deployment choices, e.g. PX and EMX act as SNMP gateways for the AMS, connected via standard UTP cable and RJ-45 interconnects. |
| AMS is powered by a PX or EMX | An additional or external power supply is not needed, simplifying installations and saving power outlets for the IT devices themselves. |
| SNMP interfaces | Standards based and open so that any SNMP manager can be compatible with AMS/AMT. Reading all asset tag IDs per rack and their physical locations within a rack. SNMP TRAP in case of an asset tag ID change event (asset tag removed, added; ID changed). |
| User-settable RGB color LED indicators for each 1U slot | Customizable for individual client use cases; e.g., can be used to implement a custom color indicator, controlled-change management process such as a red, blinking LED to indicate a server maintenance request, or solid green LED for production. |
| One magnetic connector per 1U space to attach the AMT to the AMS. The AMS senses the AMT’s unique ID as well as the connected asset’s rack location, in 1U increments | Asset knowledge down to the 1U level with real-time visibility of this information in Raritan’s dcTrack® or third-party asset management tools. |
| Software | |
| Compatibility with dcTrack or a third-party asset management system | Open and works with various tools already on the market. The AMT/AMS combination automatically provides the IT asset ID and rack location. In dcTrack or some other system, the unique ID is associated with records for the IT device such as maintenance agreements and records; purchase date, amount and vendor; etc. |
| Accurate, automated, real-time inventory of all IT assets and their location, down to the 1U level | Minimize the hours needed to track IT assets, saving time and money. Quickly conduct physical inventories with accuracy and pass audits. Manage the physical components of your computers and computer networks from acquisition to deployment to provisioning to redeployment to disposal. Optimize strategic and tactical decision-making for the IT environment by tracking IT changes and growth in real time; e.g., efficiently consolidate or virtualize data center. |
| Accurate real-time accounting of all IT assets in the data center | Supports corporate internal controls initiatives, which may be required by law in some geographies. |
