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GN0116 Guardian Over the NET™ Solution for Server Rooms

For a secure and stable server room environment, ATEN's mission is to offer a solution which allows an administrator to remotely monitor and manage the server room. Since there are numerous facilities in a server room, the solution needs to support various types of devices and/or sensors for widely monitoring the status of server room environment or critical systems. In addition to remote status monitoring, remote control and management functions are also required to enable administrators take necessary actions in real-time. Furthermore, an administrator may not be able to spend his full time sitting in front of the remote computer monitoring the status. Therefore, it is clear that the solution needs to offer an automated set off capability when an irregularity occurs, to minimize maintenance costs and the loss which is incurred by these irregularities. The comprehensive management and early warning notification functions were a major consideration when ATEN developed this solution. Offering a flexible and expandable solution for managing more devices and sensors as the server room grows was also a mission goal.
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Remotely Controlling the Air Conditioning System Sending Notification When Humidity Condition Is Abnormal
Configuring Fire Detection and Suppression Power Off Servers When the Power Supply is Unstable







> Remotely Controlling the Air Conditioning System
Since there is a lot of equipment housed in a server room, should certain devices become too hot for too long, server failure can result. Therefore, it is vital for administrators to ensure that plenty of cool air is able to circulate around the server room. Although many server rooms have central air conditioning systems of office buildings installed, many systems are turned off after working hours. However, server room equipment is running constantly and continually generating a large amount of heat. As a result, the temperature needs to be controlled 24/7. An additional portable air conditioner may be installed to ensure temperatures remain at a constant level. To take advantage of the ATEN GN0116 Guardian Over the NET™, connect the power controller of your additional air conditioning system to a Digital Output Port on the GN0116, and then connect a Temperature Sensor to an Input Port of the GN0116 for temperature monitoring. Utilizing this installation, an administrator is able to remotely, real-time monitor the temperature of the server room from anywhere. Once the temperature threshold is reached, or the central air conditioning system is shut down after work hours, at weekends, or during holiday periods, the additional air conditioning system can be turned on via friendly User Interface from the administrator's desk or home over the Internet. Furthermore, with GN0116's logical configuration features, an administrator can also configure a logical relationship between the sensor and air conditioning system – automatically setting off the air conditioning system when the temperature threshold has been exceeded.
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> Sending Notification When Humidity Condition Is Abnormal
In a server room, air conditioners and other cooling units may create water due to condensation. The water is usually held in trays, but these can rust out or overflow. Since moisture will damage the equipment in the server room, protecting the environment against all types of moisture is of absolute importance. With the GN0116 Guardian Over the NET™, you are free to connect a humidity sensor (EA2210) or moisture detector for moisture status monitoring to an input port of the GN0116, and connect an automated warning notification device – SMS Sender to the Digital Output Port of the GN0116. Under this installation, the administrator is able to monitor the status of server room humidity, as well as get an early warning notification by utilizing the GN0116's Logical Configuration function. When the humidity threshold is exceeded, the administrators are automatically notified via the SMS sender. Therefore, administrators can easily be informed of the server room humidity or overflow status; even if they are away from their computers. It allows them to be made aware of the irregularities in real–time and solve the problem at an early stage.
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> Configuring Fire Detection and Suppression
Fire is one of the most common disasters to strike a corporate server room, so creating a fire detection and prevention system is a must. An effective solution should detect and suppress the fire as quickly as possible. There are numerous techniques used to sense the presence of fire, usually relying on ion/optical (smoke) or thermal (heat) detection to trigger an alarm device. The GN0116 Guardian Over the NET™ allows you to connect a Smoke Detection Sensor or a Temperature Sensor to the GN0116. Also, a fire alarm can be connected to the Output Port of the GN0116. With logical configuration, the fire alarm can be set off when smoke is detected or the temperature is too high. Moreover, if a fire does break out, a fire suppression system – minimizing collateral damage to IT resources and equipment is required. Carbon dioxide (CO2) and dry powder extinguishers can be installed in a server room to displace oxygen and suppress a fire. Simply connect the extinguishers to the GN0116 and set a logical relationship between the sensor and extinguisher. As the temperature rises and smoke is detected, an alarm device will be set off to warn the security guard to take necessary actions such as alert personnel to evacuate the area. Then the suppression systems can be triggered to extinguish the fire. It minimizes server room damage, and keeps equipment and staff safe.
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> Power Off Servers When the Power Supply is Unstable
Typically, an electrical power system is built to supply server room equipment with stable power. An unstable power supply could damage valuable equipment, and interrupt operational tasks. The GN0116 Guardian Over the NET™ facilitates the connection of a voltage sensor for measuring the voltage of the power source, and the ability to monitor the status from a remote location. In addition, the critical equipment's power cord can be connected to one of GN0116's power outlets. Remotely power off the equipment by clicking a button on the Graphical User Interface if the power supply is unstable. Moreover, a logical rule can be configured to automatically trigger the power outlet response when the monitored data exceeds a predefined threshold.
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