cutting the cord

Cutting the Cord: Retrofitting Environmental

Monitoring Into Your Facility

Jeremy Swanner, Executive Vice President, RLE Technologies

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Meet Our Presenter:Critical facilities monitoring utilizes ever-evolving technology, and the field requires management that can adapt to an increased demand for resources and security. Like you, data center and critical facility expert Jeremy Swanner has adapted to - and predicted - the changes. With more than 25 years (and counting) of in-the-trenches experience in the critical facilities space, Jeremy has intimate knowledge from a variety of perspectives, with a focus on how to better protect sensitive facilities from threats.

RLE Technologies is a leading global provider of critical facility environment oversight and notification. For more than 30 years, RLE has delivered reliable, cost-effective facility monitoring and leak detection technologies with the sole purpose of preventing disasters, providing peace of mind, and preserving its customer’s reputations. Thousands of businesses worldwide rely on RLE products to detect environmental threats, notify stakeholders, and mitigate risks to their critical sensitive facilities. RLE products are manufactured in the United States. www.RLETech.com

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Review Session Learning Objectives1. Learn why WireFree has gone from “taboo” to “the go-to”

technology for facility monitoring and why some companies still prefer wired solutions.

2. Discuss which types of facilities should consider a environmental monitoring solution and whether WireFree is the right route for you.

3. Learn how to evaluate your facility for environmental threats.4. Examine the variables to consider when evaluating solution

options to determine which is best for you

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OverviewToday, we will discuss:

1.The importance of environmental monitoring

2.The advantages & disadvantages to wired vs. WireFree technologies

3.How to determine which type of monitoring solution is best for your facility

Have an idea during the presentation? Live-tweet us your thoughts @RLETechnologies and we’ll continue the conversation.We also set aside time for your questions at the end/Please jump in with your questions as they arise


Why Environmental Monitoring?

Environmental Monitoring Defined:

Environmental monitoring consists of a variety of solutions developed to combat threats to a mission critical facility’s environment and assure continuous business function


Why Environmental Monitoring?These threats may include: Fluid leaks Chemical Leaks Overheating Power Surges Air Quality (pressure,

composition, etc.) Excessive humidity Vermin Disconnected Equipment False alarms from faulty equipment


Causes of Downtime


“Little” Problems Can Cost You BIG

Example: 2013 Cost of Data Center Outages Average cost of outage: $7,900 per minute, up by

41% from 2010 Average reported incident length: 86 minutes = an

average cost per incident of nearly $680,000 Total data center outage statistics:

• Average recovery time of 119 minutes • Cost of about $900,000

*Source: Ponemon Institute report “2013 Cost of Data Center Outages”


And It Gets Worse

Certain industries are even higher• Hospitality sector (129% increase)• Public sector (116%)• Transportation (108%) • Media organizations (104%)• Financial (no data but OH BOY)

Impact on reputation/loyalty and the loss of data

*Source: Ponemon Institute report “2013 Cost of Data Center Outages”


*Source: IT Performance Engineering and Measurement Strategies

2013 Downtime Costs by Industry


Energy Savings with Monitoring

After WireFree sensor technology was deployed at a demonstration facility Cooling load reduced by 48% Total power usage by 17% Annual savings of 657 megawatt-hours (MWh) Carbon footprint was reduced by 542 metric tons

annually

Facts and figures from Lawrence Berkeley National Labs for GSA


PUEWatts/Square Foot

IT LoadUtility Cost

($/kWh)Annual Energy Savings (kWh)

Annual Cost Savings ($)

Carbon Savings (metric tons)

Baseline 1.94 69 0.11 n/a n/a n/a

Projected Results Using Real-Time Monitoring

1.51 69 0.11 557,000,000 61,000,000 532,000

Energy Savings with Monitoring

There was also a corresponding reduction in the data center’s Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE):

1.83 to 1.51

Facts and figures from Lawrence Berkeley National Labs for GSA


First, A Message From Our Sponsor…• Much of this presentation will focus on WireFree

technology• RLE is not here to tell you what is better, wired or

wirefree• Just want to help you understand the options and

situations


Wired Monitoring Technology

Traditional Advantages

Solid Security Reliability Cost-effective Equipment Increased Control Fast No Batteries required


Wired Monitoring TechnologyTraditional Disadvantages

Lack of Mobility Difficulties with Scalability Cable Damage Installation and

Maintenance Cost


Wire-Free Monitoring Technology

Traditional Advantages

Easier to Physically Deploy Easily Scalable No Cables to Manage or Repair


Wireless Monitoring Technology

Traditional Complaints:

Short battery life Signal conflict Slower speeds compared to

wired monitoring Security Vulnerability Complex to configure Limited Signal Range Due To interference


What You May Not Know: Now cost effective Multiple wire-free signal options Auto Discovery and Configuration Improved battery life Energy harvesting Extended Range Capability Reliability through fault detection Enhanced security

Wire-Free Monitoring Technology


Battery Life UP, Cost DownCosts are dropping and energy densities are improving, increasing overall battery life.


Energy Harvesting

Sources may be: Radio Frequency (RF) Solar & light Kinetic Thermal gradients

Images via AutomatedBuildings.com

“Energy harvesting is the process by which energy is derived from external sources, captured, and stored for small, WireFree autonomous devices, like those used in wearable electronics and WireFree sensor networks.”Defined by WikiPedia


Several Wire-Free Signal Options


Signal Interference Can Be Overcome

Signal interference is the conflict that occurs when multiple sensors fire at the same time

and on the same frequency.

Less of an Issue Innovative Solutions

Being Developed


Demolition

Conduits

Cabling

Labor

•

Easier to Install than Wired Monitoring

Lower

Deployment

Costs

Especially In An Existing Facility


Auto Discovery and Configuration

IP Addresses, sensor discovery, firmware updates, sensor mapping, etc. all used to be

difficult and Time Consuming, BUT… Automated setup is emerging fast Much of the configuration either is, or will soon

be automated Firmware updates can

now be automated Work with top vendors

to assure top quality


Costs Analysis Wired vs. WirelessData Networking System Installation in

College, Health & Sciences Facilities

Facts and figures from Antelope Valley College.

Capital Costs Total Cost (5 Year Duration)

Wireless Installation 79600 231100

Wired Installation 423590 429340

Cost Difference between Wired and Wireless Solu-tions

-343990 -198240

($350,000)

($250,000)

($150,000)

($50,000)

$50,000

$150,000

$250,000

$350,000

$450,000

Cost Comparison Wired vs. WireFree

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Extended Range Options

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Cables and wires limit the placement of sensors

WireFree sensors can be placed wherever is convenient

maximizing effectiveness

Removes the clutter of wires


Advanced Encryption Service (AES) is the preferred encryption algorithm for Wi-Fi networks

NIST chose AES as the encryption standard for all U.S. government agencies for this reason

AES has become a best practice for WireFree security It takes 1018 years to crack a 128-bit AES cipher.

Enhanced Network Security

Key size (bits)

Number of Alternative Keys

Time required at 1 Decryption/µs

Time Required at 106 Decryptions/µs

32 232 = 4.3 x 109 35.8 minutes 2.15 milliseconds

56 256 = 7.2 x 1016 1,142 years 10 hours

128 2128 = 3.4 x 1038 5.4 x 1024 years 5.4 x 1018 years

Time Required for Exhaustive Key Search or Brute Force Attack (FIPS 197)

http://csrc.nist.gov/publications/fips/fips197/fips-197.pdf


So Which is Better?

As With So Many Things, The Answer is:

It Depends

VS.


Determine What Your Monitoring Needs Are What type of facility are you protecting? How sensitive is it to various threats:

• Temperature• Humidity• Fluid Leaks

What would the cost be if an issue was to arise?

What are the most likely scenarios? Can the existing facility easily accommodate wire-

free monitoring? Are aesthetics important in this space?


Research The Technology Facility frequency restrictions based on the type of

equipment you’re using? Country operating restrictions on frequency? Spot detectors or sensing cable? Setup and deployment costs?

These are all questions that your vendor should be able to help you with.


Research The VendorsThe right vendor will offer a wide variety of products

and services to accommodate all of your needs

• What technologies are their products based on? • How long have they been in business? • Do they offer all the products

you need? • Are they willing to help you

plan out the system? • Do they offer start-up and

commissioning?


Conclusion & questions“Prevent Catastrophes, Not Clean Them Up”

Further thoughts or questions after the presentation?

RLE Mission

We exist to prevent disasters, preserve our clients’ reputation, and provide peace of mind.

Contact Jeremy Swanner

[email protected]

@RLETechnologies

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Thank You!


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