PTS Data Center PTS Data Center SolutionsSolutionsData Center Decisions Presentation Data Center Decisions Presentation 20082008
Capacity Planning and Modeling Tools for Data Center
Design and Management
Pete SaccoPTS Data Center Solutions, Inc.(201) 337-3833 [email protected]
Agenda
• Why is data center management
important?
• What can be achieved with effective
data center management?
• The data center facility lifecycle
• Data center facility lifecycle tools
Why Is Data Center
Management (DCM)
Important?
Why Is Data Center
Management (DCM)
Important?
Why Is DCM Important?
• IT requirements continually outpace facility capacity
leading to ever increasing availability failure rates
• We are running out of the skilled labor needed to
design and operate data center facilities
• Data center operators everywhere are running out of
space, power and cooling simultaneously
• The costs of operating a data center are rising
dramatically as the cost of both raw commodities and
energy rise
• Power densities on a per rack basis are on the rise
• DCI -- By 2015, the talent pool of qualified senior level
technical and management data center professionals
will shrink by 45%
• AFCOM -- 71% will need to physically expand their data
center and/or outsource some applications in the next
10 years due to business growth, aging facilities and
new technology
• DCI -- Over the next five years power failures and limits
on power availability will halt data center operations at
more than 90% of all companies
The Grim Reality
The Grim Reality• ARI -- 2/3 were not planning to build new data centers due to the
cost and time it takes to complete such a project
• AFCOM -- 81.2% of members have experienced a data center
failure in the last five years
• DOE -- 100% probability of another ‘August 14,2003’ wide area
outage in the next five years
• What are the greatest facility problems in
data centers?
• 29% Excessive Heat
• 29% Insufficient Power
• 21% Insufficient Floor Space
• 6% Poor Location
• 3% Excessive Operating Costs
• 13% None of the Above
AFCOM Survey Results
APC’s Rack Power Density Study
Source: DatacenterDynamics 2007 Survey
DCD’s Rack Power Density Survey
What Can be Achieved
with Effective Data
Center Management?
What Can be Achieved
with Effective Data
Center Management?
• Better predictability of space, power, cooling capacity
and redundancy limits means more time to plan on
ways to mitigate their affect
• Increased real-time availability of IT operations as a
result of an enhanced understanding of the present
state of the power and cooling infrastructure and
environment
• Reduced operating cost from energy usage
effectiveness and efficiency as well as operator
effectiveness from the use of automated tool sets
What Can Be Achieved With DCM?
PUE = 1.7
If a Water-Side Economizer is installed, can achieve a PUE = 1.4
Power Usage Effectiveness And Saving
Capacity And Redundancy Improvements
What is the Data Center
Facility Lifecycle
(DCFL)?
What is the Data Center
Facility Lifecycle
(DCFL)?
An Adaptive Strategy
Data Center Management (DCM)
ServersNetworkStorageSoftwareApplicationsIT Services
Cooling System
Environmental Systems
Sensors
Emergency Power
Access Control
NetworkManagement
Systems
Liebert SiteScan Many
Others
AndoverALC
IT Assets Facility Assets
BuildingManagement
SystemsSNMP
Traditional Data Center Management
• A process to provide facility and support infrastructure capacity,
redundancy predictability and adaptability throughout the data
center facility lifecycle:
• 3D Integrated Space, Power and Cooling Capacity and
Redundancy Modeling
• Graphical Layout and Elevations
• Room and Rack Space Capacity and Redundancy Planning
• Room and Rack Power Capacity and Redundancy Planning
• Room and Rack Cooling Capacity and Redundancy Planning (CFD)
• Room and Rack Cooling Capacity and Redundancy Planning (non-
CFD)
• Energy Efficiency Analysis (CFD)
• Energy Efficiency Analysis (non-CFD)
Capacity Management
The Data Center Facility Lifecycle
Key Design Criteria
Narrow the
Data Center Planning
Data Center Planning Tools
CFD Modeling:• Cooling Approach Comparison• Computer Room Airflow Modeling• Based on RLU Density Assumptions
Data Center Design
Data Center Design Tools
CFD Modeling:• Cooling Approach Comparison• Computer Room Airflow Modeling • Based on RLU Density Assumptions
AutoCAD:• Schematics and Specifications• Construction Documents
Building Information Modeling:• Visual Coordination Modeling• Aesthetic Evaluation
• Design / Build versus Bid and Specification
• Same process regardless of large or small, new
construction or retrofit, complete or partial
• Construction tools include:
• MS Project or other Project Management (PM) tools
• Online Project Management Tools
• Integrated Communication Technologies
• Integrated Back Office Software Systems
Data Center Construction
Data Center Commissioning
• Installation of voice and data structured cabling, pathway
and cable management
• Installation of IT infrastructure including servers and
storage, network and security and voice and
communications systems
• Construction tools include:
• MS Project or other PM tools
• Online Project Management Tools
• Integrated Communication Technologies
• Integrated Back Office Software Systems
IT Implementation
• Provides organization and ease management of both IT
and support infrastructure
• Should include:
• Physical location, space requirement and service area
requirement
• Unique ID tag
• Configuration and ratings information
• Document and data management (SOW, contacts, etc.)
• Event history and alerts (start-up, maintenance, etc.)
Asset Management
• For IT devices power ratings data should include:
• Nameplate Rating
• Overstated value including peak operation and low-line
conditions
• Design Rating
• Value from which power protection, distribution and
cooling infrastructure sizing can be calculated -- typically
50% to 75% of nameplate rating
• Real-Time Values
• Average, weekly peak and weekly minimum
Asset Management
Asset Management Tools
Spreadsheets or Custom Database: • Inexpensive• High management
Visual Organizers (e.g., Visio or NetZoom)• Less Expensive • High Management• Low Functionality
Asset Management Software: • More Expensive • High Functionality • Medium Learning Curve to Maintain
CA Unicenter
CiscoWorks
HP OpenView
IBM Tivoli
Nagios
Microsoft Operations Manager
WhatsUp Gold
Honeywell
Johnson Controls
Siemens
TAC
Tyco
APC InfraStruXure Central
Avocent’s DSView 3
Emerson’s Aperture VISTA
Epicenter’s Synatix
Modius’ OpenData Enterprise DCiM
Raritan’s CommandCenter
Real-Time Monitoring
• Building Management System (BMS) is a
computer based control system installed in
buildings that controls and monitors the
building’s mechanical and electrical equipment
such as air handling and cooling plant
systems, lighting, power systems, fire systems
and security systems.
Real-Time Monitoring -- BMS
• A Network Management System (NMS) is a combination
of hardware and software used to monitor and
administer a network as opposed to controlling it.
• An NMS is commonly a suite of software applications
which allow large-scale system and network
management of an organization's IT infrastructure.
Real-Time Monitoring -- NMS
• A Data Center Monitoring System (DCMS) uses a
combination of hardware and software to monitor and
administer a data center or computer room facility.
Real-Time Monitoring -- DCMS
Real-Time Monitoring Tools
Power Strips and Branch Circuit Monitoring • By cabinet versus by device
Temperature and humidity • RLU inlet temperature
UPS, PDU and CRAC• SNMP data
IT infrastructure• IPMI data
Computerized Maintenance Monitoring Software (CMMS) is an application that helps organizations increase asset life, track maintenance costs, prevent and predict equipment failures, improve labor productivity, reduce costly equipment downtimes, minimize investments in inventory and lower the total cost of maintenance.
Features • Multi-Site Asset Tracking• Multi-Site Work Orders• Work Order Scheduling / Work Manager• Preventive Maintenance• Procedure Library (300+ Procedures)• Multiple Stockroom Inventory Tracking• Generate Purchase Orders• Project Management Contract Management• Accounts / Budgeting
Modules • Assets• Work Orders• Purchase Orders• Preventative Maintenance• Inventory• Procedures• Tasks• Projects• Repair Centers• Shops• Labor• Crafts• Requesters
• Categories• Tools Failures• Classifications• Specifications• Companies• Stock Rooms• Tool Rooms• Contacts • Documents• Bulletins• Access Groups• Members•Training Accounts
Data Center Maintenance
• Hierarchical Classifications• Document Library / HTML • Document Editor• Access Groups / Security• Integrated Report Writer• Print, Email, or Fax Reports
Data Center Maintenance Tools
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3
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Predictive AnalysisCFD Model Updates• Operational baseline model based on real-time data used for assessing changing conditions
CFD Model• Based on RLU density assumptions
Power and Cooling Infrastructure Design• Support infrastructure capacity and redundancy constraints designed and constructed in accordance with established key design criteria
IT and Support Infrastructure Inventory• Device design load ratings established in coordination with facility constraints
Real-Time Load Data• Actual loads compared to design rating provides capacity and redundancy planning data
1.Data center lifecycle management tools presently fall into five classes:a) Monitoring Tools
I. Network ManagementII. Building ManagementIII.Data Center Monitoring
b) Asset Management Toolsc) CFD Modeling Toolsd) KVM Toole) Maintenance Management Tools
2.No single vendor encompasses all the attributes necessary for effective management
3.The available tool sets overlap on many of the attributes in delivering on their core capability
Available DC Facility Lifecycle Tools
Covered Data Center Management Tools
Evaluation Criteria Rating Notes Evaluation Criteria Rating Notes
Alert / Alarm / Event Management A SI Asset Inventory Management N/A
Asset Relationship Management N/A SI Maintenance Management N/A
Capacity Management A Add-on Surveillance / Threat Management A
CFD Modeling N/A 3rd Party Trend Analysis A
Device Configuration Management N/A Unified Console A
Document Management N/A 3rd Party Application Integration B SNMP
Change Control Management C Add-on Customization Support B
Graphical Layout & Elevations C No CAD Data Capture / Auto-Discovery A Both
Graphical User Interface (GUI) A Field Service Support A Direct & 3rd Party
IT Asset Inventory Management B Add-on HW / SW / Web / SaaS A HW / SW / Web
KVM Control C Not Integrated Multi-Vendor Device Support A
Real-Time Monitoring C Rack Level Remote Accessibility A
Reporting A Security A
Cabling & Connectivity Management N/A Wireless Compatibility N/A
APC’s InfraStruXure Central
• An IT-ready, scalable monitoring system which collects,
organizes and distributes critical alerts, surveillance video and
key information
• Provides a unified view of complex power, cooling, security
and environmental infrastructure from anywhere on the
network
• Available in three appliance platforms: up to 525 devices, up
to 2,025 devices, up to 4,025 devices
• Real-time monitoring, user-defined reports and graphs and
instant fault notification and escalation enable quick
assessment and resolution of critical infrastructure events
APC’s InfraStruXure Central
APC’s InfraStruXure Central
Evaluation Criteria Rating Notes Evaluation Criteria Rating Notes
Alert / Alarm / Event Management A SI Asset Inventory Management N/A
Asset Relationship Management A SI Maintenance Management N/A
Capacity Management A Surveillance / Threat Management N/A
CFD Modeling N/A 3rd Party Trend Analysis A
Device Configuration Management N/A Unified Console A
Document Management N/A 3rd Party Application Integration N/A
Change Control Management N/A Customization Support N/A
Graphical Layout & Elevations B Some CAD Data Capture / Auto-Discovery A Auto Discovery &
Manual Input
Graphical User Interface (GUI) A Field Service Support A Direct & 3rd Party
IT Asset Inventory Management N/A HW / SW / Web / SaaS B HW / SW / W
KVM Control N/A Multi-Vendor Device Support N/A
Real-Time Monitoring A Remote Accessibility A
Reporting A Security A
Cabling & Connectivity Management N/A Wireless Compatibility A
MODIUS’ OpenData Enterprise DCiM
MODIUS’ OpenData Enterprise DCiM
Monitors • All equipment, all locations, via secure browser
• All performance data, continuously, in real-time
• All data, correlations, alerts, analytics, trends and reports
• Risk conditions, via auditable alarm workflow engine
• All system layers, for security, reliability and scaling
• Actionable management info, via dashboard and reports
Measures
Manages
Notifies
Integrates
Informs
MODIUS’ OpenData Enterprise DCiM
Evaluation Criteria Rating Notes Evaluation Criteria Rating Notes
Alert / Alarm / Event Management A SI Asset Inventory Management N/A Coming Soon
Asset Relationship Management A SI Maintenance Management N/A Coming Soon
Capacity Management A Surveillance / Threat Management N/A
CFD Modeling N/A 3rd Party Trend Analysis A
Device Configuration Management B Unified Console A
Document Management N/A 3rd Party Application Integration N/A Coming Soon
Change Control Management A Customization Support B Partial
Graphical Layout & Elevations A Reads CAD in
Real-Time
Data Capture / Auto-Discovery C Manual Input
A-D Coming Soon
Graphical User Interface (GUI) A Field Service Support B Direct
IT Asset Inventory Management A HW / SW / Web / SaaS C SW
KVM Control N/A Remote Access Multi-Vendor Device Support A
Real-Time Monitoring A Remote Accessibility A
Reporting A Security A
Cabling & Connectivity Management A Wireless Compatibility N/A
Nassoura Technology Associates’ dcTrack 2.0
Data Center Visualization• View color-coded AutoCAD floor plans in real-time
Multi-site Support • Manage multiple data center sites
Asset Management • Track IT infrastructure assets
IP and Network Management• Manage logical relationships including VLANs
Nassoura Technology Associates’ dcTrack 2.0
Servers and Host Devices• Track locations via elevation drawings as well as connectivity
Data Cabling • Track and manage all cable infrastructure, routes and ports
Data and Power Connectivity• Track connectivity as well as real-time power monitoring
Change Management• Maintain a defined change management process
Administration• Search, customization support and security
Nassoura Technology Associates’ dcTrack 2.0 (continued)
FloorPlan
Elevations
IP Address
and VLAN
Real-TimeMonitoring
Nassoura Technology Associates’ dcTrack 2.0 (continued)
Evaluation Criteria Rating Notes Evaluation Criteria Rating Notes
Alert / Alarm / Event Management A SI Asset Inventory Management A
Asset Relationship Management N/A Coming Soon SI Maintenance Management N/A Coming Soon
Capacity Management A Surveillance / Threat Management A
CFD Modeling N/A 3rd Party Trend Analysis A
Device Configuration Management A Unified Console A
Document Management A 3rd Party Application Integration B SNMP
Change Control Management A Customization Support A
Graphical Layout & Elevations B Partial CAD
Compatibility
Data Capture / Auto-Discovery C Manual Input
Graphical User Interface (GUI) A Field Service Support N/A
IT Asset Inventory Management A HW / SW / Web / SaaS SW / W
KVM Control N/A Multi-Vendor Device Support A
Real-Time Monitoring A Remote Accessibility A
Reporting A Security A
Cabling & Connectivity Management N/A Coming Soon Wireless Compatibility N/A
Optimum Path Systems Visual Data Center
Monitoring and Trending: Track temperature, humidity, power and airflow
Notifications: Manage user defined thresholds and notifications
Document Management: Track, search, archive and share multiple file types
Reporting: Internal reporting engine
Optimum Path Systems Visual Data Center
Security: Administer access, policies and audit trail
Rack Design: Flash-based design interface for layouts and elevations
OpenVDC Plugin Architecture: Third-party hardware and software integration
RFID Asset Management: Manage inventory and asset controls
Optimum Path Systems Visual Data Center
Optimum Path Systems Visual Data Center
Evaluation Criteria Rating Notes Evaluation Criteria Rating Notes
Alert / Alarm / Event Management A SI Asset Inventory Management N/A
Asset Relationship Management N/A SI Maintenance Management N/A
Capacity Management A Surveillance / Threat Management N/A
CFD Modeling N/A Complimentar
y
Trend Analysis A
Device Configuration Management N/A Unified Console A
Document Management N/A 3rd Party Application Integration N/A
Change Control Management N/A Customization Support N/A
Graphical Layout & Elevations B Some CAD
Ability
Data Capture / Auto-Discovery A Auto Discovery &
Manual Input
Graphical User Interface (GUI) A Field Service Support A Direct & 3rd Party
IT Asset Inventory Management N/A HW / SW / Web / SaaS A HW / SW / W
KVM Control N/A Multi-Vendor Device Support N/A
Real-Time Monitoring A Remote Accessibility A
Reporting A Security A
Cabling & Connectivity Management N/A Wireless Compatibility A
SynapSense’s Synapsoft
IT Equipment Power
kW to Racks
Data Center Infrastructure
CRAH Power
CRAH Cooling Efficiency
CRAH Air Loss Efficiency
Chilled Water Supply (tons)
Data Center Environmentals
Rack Thermals & Humidity
CRAH Thermals & Humidity
Sub-Floor Pressure
AdaptiveAdaptiveCoolingCoolingControlControl
Air FlowAir FlowManagementManagement
Air FlowAir FlowManagementManagement
VisibilityVisibilityVisibilityVisibility
SynapSense’s Synapsoft
With ControlAfter ContainmentBaseline
CCHHHH CCCCHHHH CCCCHHHH CC
SynapSense’s Synapsoft
Evaluation Criteria Rating Notes Evaluation Criteria Rating Notes
Alert / Alarm / Event Management A Module SI Asset Inventory Management A
Asset Relationship Management A SI Maintenance Management N/A
Capacity Management A Module Surveillance / Threat Management N/A
CFD Modeling N/A 3rd Party Trend Analysis A
Device Configuration Management A Module Unified Console A
Document Management N/A 3rd Party Application Integration A
Change Control Management A Module Customization Support A Add-on
Graphical Layout & Elevations A CAD
Compatible
Data Capture / Auto-Discovery A Auto-Discovery
& Manual Input
Graphical User Interface (GUI) A Field Service Support B Direct Only
IT Asset Inventory Management A Module HW / SW / Web / SaaS B SW / W
KVM Control N/A Multi-Vendor Device Support A
Real-Time Monitoring A Remote Accessibility A
Reporting A Security A
Cabling & Connectivity Management B CM Only Wireless Compatibility N/A
Emerson’s Aperture VISTA
Emerson’s Aperture VISTA
Emerson’s Aperture VISTA
Evaluation Criteria Rating Notes Evaluation Criteria Rating Notes
Alert / Alarm / Event Management A SI Asset Inventory Management N/A
Asset Relationship Management A SI Maintenance Management N/A
Capacity Management C No Real-Time Surveillance / Threat Management N/A
CFD Modeling N/A 3rd Party Trend Analysis A
Device Configuration Management N/A Unified Console N/A
Document Management N/A 3rd Party Application Integration N/A
Change Control Management A Customization Support N/A
Graphical Layout & Elevations C No CAD Data Capture / Auto-Discovery C Manual Input
Graphical User Interface (GUI) A Field Service Support N/A
IT Asset Inventory Management A HW / SW / Web / SaaS SW / W
KVM Control N/A Multi-Vendor Device Support N/A
Real-Time Monitoring N/A Remote Accessibility A
Reporting A Security A
Cabling & Connectivity Management N/A Wireless Compatibility N/A
GDCM’s nlyte Enterprise
• Up-to-date library of IT and datacenter equipment
• Instant impact assessment for planned and unplanned power outages
• Ability to model and manage large scale consolidations and migrations
• Ability to map and manage the virtual server world to the physical infrastructure
• Measure and manage IT service delivery to conform to best practices standards
GDCM’s nlyte Enterprise
• Balance cabinet heat distribution within datacenter
• Automated optimization of equipment placement for space, power, ports, networks and storage to ensure peak utilization
• Trend forecasting, planning and management of capacity and change
• New equipment simulation within the virtual datacenter
• Power infrastructure mapping and management to enforce power phase balancing and equipment delivery rules
GDCM’s nlyte Enterprise (Continued)
GDCM’s nlyte Enterprise
Evaluation Criteria Rating Notes Evaluation Criteria Rating Notes
Alert / Alarm / Event Management N/A SI Asset Inventory Management N/A
Asset Relationship Management A SI Maintenance Management N/A
Capacity Management B Surveillance / Threat Management N/A
CFD Modeling N/A 3rd Party Trend Analysis A
Device Configuration Management N/A Unified Console N/A
Document Management N/A 3rd Party Application Integration N/A
Change Control Management A Customization Support B
Graphical Layout & Elevations A CAD
Compatible
Data Capture / Auto-Discovery C Manual Input
Graphical User Interface (GUI) A Field Service Support B 3rd Party
IT Asset Inventory Management A HW / SW / Web / SaaS B SW / W / SaaS
KVM Control N/A Coming Soon Multi-Vendor Device Support A
Real-Time Monitoring N/A Remote Accessibility A
Reporting A Security A
Cabling & Connectivity Management C Wireless Compatibility N/A
Visual Network Design’s Rackwise
• Visualize• Produce layout and elevation views with selectable overlays
and drill through to details
• Document• Create custom reports by specific criteria
• Model• Perform ‘what if’ analysis on power, cooling and weight
considerations
• Analyze• Create custom dashboards to display capacity planning and
trend analysis for power consumption, heat dissipation and space allocation
• Manage• Track moves, adds and changes to all infrastructure
Visual Network Design’s Rackwise
Visual Network Design’s Rackwise
Evaluation Criteria Rating Notes Evaluation Criteria Rating Notes
Alert / Alarm / Event Management A SI Asset Inventory Management N/A
Asset Relationship Management N/A SI Maintenance Management N/A
Capacity Management N/A Surveillance / Threat Management N/A
CFD Modeling A Trend Analysis A
Device Configuration Management N/A Unified Console A
Document Management N/A 3rd Party Application Integration N/A
Change Control Management B Customization Support N/A
Graphical Layout & Elevations C No CAD
Compatibility
Data Capture / Auto-Discovery C Manual Input
Graphical User Interface (GUI) A Field Service Support A Direct & 3P
IT Asset Inventory Management A HW / SW / Web / SaaS SW
KVM Control N/A Multi-Vendor Device Support N/A
Real-Time Monitoring N/A Remote Accessibility N/A
Reporting A Security A
Cabling & Connectivity Management N/A Wireless Compatibility N/A
Future Facilities’ 6SigmaDC
• Easy to use graphical user interface with full access to create and change the architectural geometry, cooling/ ventilation, power and IT configurations
• Can read data from other IT management tools and CAD
• Extensive libraries of IT equipment, cabinets and cooling units
• Drag and drop capabilities for model construction and update
• Provides a complete view of the inventory
Future Facilities’ 6SigmaDC (Continued)
• Predicts Rack / Cabinet cooling performance
• Predicts grille flows; predicts the room airflow and consequent environment thermal environment for the equipment
• Customized views of results data including the overall thermal environment
• Management software provides full history of changes from the past
• Management software provides the ability to consider options for the future and plan accordingly
Future Facilities’ 6SigmaDC (Continued)
Future Facilities’ 6SigmaDC (Continued)
Evaluation Criteria Rating Notes Evaluation Criteria Rating Notes
Alert / Alarm / Event Management A SI Asset Inventory Management A
Asset Relationship Management N/A SI Maintenance Management N/A
Capacity Management N/A Surveillance / Threat Management N/A
CFD Modeling N/A 3rd Party Trend Analysis A
Device Configuration Management A Unified Console A
Document Management N/A 3rd Party Application Integration N/A
Change Control Management N/A Customization Support N/A
Graphical Layout & Elevations C No CAD
Compatibility
Data Capture / Auto-Discovery A Auto-Discovery
& Manual Input
Graphical User Interface (GUI) A Field Service Support A Direct & 3P
IT Asset Inventory Management A HW / SW / Web / SaaS B HW / SW / W
KVM Control A Multi-Vendor Device Support A
Real-Time Monitoring A Remote Accessibility A
Reporting A Security A
Cabling & Connectivity Management N/A Wireless Compatibility N/A
Avocent’s DSView 3
Data Center Centralized Management
The DSView 3 management software platform provides secure, remote and consolidated out-of-band management of the entire IT infrastructure enabling a single interface to ensure the data center is continuously up and running by controlling KVM over IP switches, console management appliances, power distribution units and IPMI-enabled servers
LANDesk Server Manager monitors and manages uninterrupted server availability for multi-vendor environments through a single in-band console enabling server administrators and managers to reduce operational costs by standardizing the way servers are deployed and maintained in their data centers
Avocent’s DSView 3
KVM over IP SwitchesProvide multiple digital paths to remotely access out-of-band devices and remotely power cycle connected devices including BIOS-level control of servers and serial equipment anytime, anywhere
Power Management over IPEnables out-of-band remote management of power control devices and power management of IPMI-enabled servers -- offering a proactive approach to power management that helps eliminate downtime caused by power issues
Service Processor ManagementHelps enterprises leverage service processor technologies in any of their servers, no matter the server vendor providing proactive server monitoring and maintenance to reduce operation costs and speed troubleshooting and problem resolution
Avocent’s DSView 3
Evaluation Criteria Rating Notes Evaluation Criteria Rating Notes
Alert / Alarm / Event Management A SI Asset Inventory Management A
Asset Relationship Management N/A SI Maintenance Management N/A
Capacity Management N/A Surveillance / Threat Management N/A
CFD Modeling N/A 3rd Party Trend Analysis A
Device Configuration Management A Unified Console A
Document Management N/A 3rd Party Application Integration N/A
Change Control Management N/A Customization Support N/A
Graphical Layout & Elevations C No CAD
Compatibility
Data Capture / Auto-Discovery A Auto-Discovery
& Manual Input
Graphical User Interface (GUI) A Field Service Support N/A
IT Asset Inventory Management A HW / SW / Web / SaaS B HW / SW / W
KVM Control A Multi-Vendor Device Support A
Real-Time Monitoring A Remote Accessibility A
Reporting A Security A
Cabling & Connectivity Management N/A Wireless Compatibility N/A
Epicenter’s SYNAPTIX
SYNAPTIX is a collection of items that together deliver a comprehensive IT infrastructure management solution providing complete enterprise access and reporting across disparate devices.
SEMA: Enterprise software providing system level access and power efficiency reporting
Centerline: KVP-over-IP Remote Infrastructure Management
Power Distribution: Delivery, Control and Reporting
Analog: Local access to the cabinet
RCI: Engineered Structured Cabling Solutions
Epicenter’s SYNAPTIX
Epicenter’s SYNAPTIX
Evaluation Criteria Rating Notes Evaluation Criteria Rating Notes
Alert / Alarm / Event Management A SI Asset Inventory Management A
Asset Relationship Management N/A SI Maintenance Management N/A
Capacity Management N/A Surveillance / Threat Management N/A
CFD Modeling N/A 3rd Party Trend Analysis A
Device Configuration Management A Unified Console A
Document Management N/A 3rd Party Application Integration N/A
Change Control Management N/A Customization Support N/A
Graphical Layout & Elevations C No CAD
Compatibility
Data Capture / Auto-Discovery A Auto-Discovery
& Manual Input
Graphical User Interface (GUI) A Field Service Support B 3rd Party
IT Asset Inventory Management A HW / SW / Web / SaaS B HW / SW / W
KVM Control A Multi-Vendor Device Support A
Real-Time Monitoring A Remote Accessibility A
Reporting A Security A
Cabling & Connectivity Management N/A Wireless Compatibility N/A
Raritan’s CommandCenter
Data Center Centralized ManagementCommandCenter Secure Gateway is a centralized management solution offering a comprehensive and robust control of IT device access, power management, and activities through secure AES encryption and flexible authentication options. It provides a simplified yet flexible single point of access to all of IT devices and has the ability of controlling and auditing all user and administrator transactions.
KVM-over-IP and Serial Console ManagementEnterprise-class KVM-over-IP switches and serial console solutions that provide BIOS-level access and control of your servers over your LAN, WAN, Internet connection or dialup.
Power Distribution and Monitoring• Basic PDUs• Metered PDUs• Switched PDUs• Intelligent PDUs
Raritan’s CommandCenter
Raritan’s CommandCenter
What Is The Future Of DCFL Tools?
• There will be a race among the manufacturers to
release a single tool set that encompasses all aspects
of data center facility lifecycle management
• A future challenge will be that computer room load
will become dynamic, versus static, as a result of
virtualized server support infrastructure control
• Founded in 1998, PTS is a data center consulting, engineering,
and design firm as well as turnkey solutions provider. We offer a
broad range of project experience in designing data centers,
computer rooms and technical spaces. We employ industry
best practice and integrate proven, ‘best-of-breed’, critical
infrastructure technologies that result in always available,
scalable, redundant, fault-tolerant, manageable and
maintainable mission critical environments.
Experts for Your Always Available Data CenterExperts for Your Always Available Data Center
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Questions and Answers
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Pete Sacco
PTS Data Center Solutions, Inc.
(201) 337-3833 x101