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Automated Intelligence SolutionsAutomated Intelligence SolutionsData Center Infrastructure ManagementData Center Infrastructure Management

Data Solutions Group

DCIM IS:

• Data Center Infrastructure Management

• A System Management Platform for the physical data center (racks / cabinets) and associated cooling, electrical, and cable infrastructure.

• Key Features of DCIM • Asset Management, Equipment

Monitoring, Analytics / Reporting, and Workflow integration

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Sources: Forrester, Gartner, Tier1 Research

DCIM Drivers

• Power and Heat Density• Consolidation• Virtualization and Cloud Computing• Increased reliance on critical IT

systems• Green IT initiatives

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DCIM Offerings in the Market

• Software Suites – integrating multiple functions

• Several focused offerings in the market today • Methode DCIM Intelligence

• Point Solutions – focused on single functions• Hundreds of single point solutions• Methode discrete solutions integrated to

DCIM packages

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Methode’s DCIM Intelligence Solutions

• 4 Primary DCIM point solutions• PowerTalk (power reporting and backup

control)• UTrack (nearfield asset tracking)• Locktalk (networked cabinet door lock mgt)• EnviroTrack (environmental monitoring)

• Tied together with Methode DCIM Intelligence

• Linux based for ease of development, lower barrier of entry and higher compatibility with various db engines

• Integration options for numerous 3rd party software suites5

UTrack

• In-rack tracking of assets with precise rack and rack-unit location reporting

• Full audit controls of installation and removal

• Makes advanced use of modern RFID nearfield communications protocols

• Pre or Post installation options available

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LockTalk

• On-rack electronically controlled access• Multiple access and authentication modes

• Methode IntuiTek Touch-based keypad • Methode / Lumidigm Advanced BioMetric• Methode / Southco Locking controls and

electonics• NOC or SOC remote management

• Full audit controls to detect and analyze ingress, egress, and service time.

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EnviroTrack

• Up to 6 point temperature readings• 2 points for humidity• Air temperature, pressure, flow

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PowerTalk

• Integrated reporting of key power metrics from iPDUs

• Specific brand support driven by client prioritizations

• Integrated control of Methode’s Eetrex in rack battery backup solution

• Pre or Post implementation operations

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AIS DCIM Intelligence ProductsIntegrated using Methode Electronics Components – Spring ‘12

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AIS U-Track Asset Tracking

EnviroTrackTemperature, Humidity, Airflow

Keypad

Biometrics

PowerTrackMonitoring & Backup

Methode Cabinet Control Module

AIS Locktalk

MicroContainerPackage

AIS DCIM Intelligence Software Suite

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AIS Software EngineTechnical Specifications

• AIS DCIM Master Software Engine• -Linux Base• -Ruby on Rails Software Engine• -Web UI via Flash

• Server Hardware Base Requirement:• -dedicated machine• -quad-core xeon @ 2.2Ghz• -4 GB RAM• -1 GB NIC• -3 hard drives at 10k RPM RAID 5, 6, 10 array• -Each app – add 1 GB ram• -Each two add-on apps – add 1 core CPU• -Every 2500 asssets or 100 locks, add 250Mhz to the processor and 10mb

ram• -1 server can address 16 SIRIT readers • -Add 15mb of ram for each SIRIT

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Data Centers historically were designed in the absence of established standards.

While TIA-568 and EN 50173 defines the parameters of LAN networks, no standards existed until ratification of TIA-942 Standards and EN

50173-5

TIA-942 and EN 50173-5 are the first standards to specifically address the DC infrastructure.

Design Elements:-Cabling Design-Facility Design-Network Design

TIA-942 specifically covers the following:1. Site space and layout

2. Cabling infrastructure (Replace point-to-point)3. Tiered reliability

4. Environmental considerations

more flexible, trunk cable, … cable management ?

very flexible

cable management ?

1 MTP trunks for 6 channel

Structured into zones

Improper cable routing can lead to increased clutter and cable cross over at connection points causing reduced efficiency of Moves, Adds and Changes (MAC), activity and increased risk of accidental disconnection during MAC activity.

Proper cable routing using vertical and horizontal cable management and hook and loop cable ties reduces clutter and will aid in not disconnecting incorrect cables during MAC activity by clearly viewing ports in panels.

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Excess lengths of cable leads to increased clutter and cable cross over at

connection points.

Increased micro and macro bending resulting in light loss.

Unused cables not removed from vertical and horizontal pathways add to clutter and an unkempt

look to the data center.

Horizontal and vertical cable managers result in a much cleaner appearance and facilitate being able to manage yourInfrastructure.

Lessened risk of accidental disconnection during MAC activity.

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Conversion Panel

8 Ch MTP Harness MTP / LC Pro-Slide Harnesses (MTP / mLC

MTPCoupler

Plate

Blanks

MTP to MTP or LC Trunks

10RU Panel to emulate the Switch or Director

12 Ch MTP Harness

High Density Panel used to Emulate or Replicate the

Switch or Director

FEATURES Use with Brocade or Cisco Directors 6, 8, or 12 channel harness & trunk configurations Compatible with 24, 32, 48 port or 64 port blades Facilitate use with LC SFP or mSFP LC Available in LC Pro-Slide™ or mLC Pro-Slide™

BENEFITS Retain initial investment of fiber backbone ROI by maintaining ability to adapt to technology and hardware

changes 2 RU in height (The highest density, most compressed solution in

the market place)

Front

Rear

DCX 4S-64 Port mSFP Cabling (256 ports)

DCX – 14RU Chassis with 64 mSPF Vertical Blades (512 ports)

Quantum Conversion Panel (2RU)

Front View

DC Cabinet w/Accordion Door

10RU Patch Panel

Fiber Cabling

Copper Cabling

FAST CHANNEL™

Quantum Cabling Solution™

Thank you for your attention!

Thomas Jaremkow