rfc high res 3 july 2012

© Copyright 2011 RF Code Inc. All Rights Reserved

We tell you what you need to know when you need to know it.

Erwin J.M. Cremers

Director of sales EMEA

[email protected]


Erwin J.M. Cremers

Director of sales EMEA

[email protected]

We are the clear view needed

to make smart decisions.


Do you like this look of your data center?


Or would you rather have this view.


We are in this business to provide you with a

high resolution image of the environmental

variables of your datacenter while

understanding what assets you have and where

they are.

We provide the answer to the question

“Where is it, what is it and how is it doing?”.


To run a datacenter three things are needed to

make wise decisions.

1. You need to know what your assets are

2. You need to know where these assets are located

3. You need to understand the conditions they are in or running on

If you’re able to answer one question you drive but are blind.

If you’re able to answer two you can tell left from right but are still blind.

Answer all three and your able to drive, build and maintain while seeing

what your doing.


Product & Technology Introduction


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RF Code Solution Components

Tags

• Asset Tags

• Sensor Tags

Readers

• Wired

Middleware

• Zone Manager

Applications

• Asset Manager

• Sensor Manager


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RF Code Solution Advantages

Fully Automated, Wire-Free

Solution

Leverages Intelligent Components

Real-time Asset Tracking

Environmental & Power Monitoring

Multiple Use Infrastructure


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RF Code Asset Management Solution

Active RFID Tags

Zone Manager Software

Asset Manager & Sensor Manager Software

Active RFID Readers Open API

Open API

Open API

Telnet Style API

Available via Network or Serial

Data Output: Text Based

Web Based API

Telnet Style API

Data Output: XML, JSON, CSV

Web Based API

Data Output: XML, JSON, CSV

Fully Automated and Fully Open Solution

RF Code Solution Components Open API Interfaces


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Active Tag – multiple tag types and enclosures

M130 Asset TagR100 Rack Asset Tag

M140 Badge Tag

R120 Rack

Door Tag

R155 Temperature/ Humidity Tag

M170 Durable Tag


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M250 Reader

• Key Features:• Collects all tag radio frequency

transmissions

• Connects to IP network (wired or WiFi)

• Integrated rules engine

• Supports multiple simultaneous connections

• Support for Garmin GPS Device via USB

• Open APIs

• Coverage:• 10,000 to 15,000 square feet open space

• 3,000 to 5,000 square feet in data center

M250 Reader


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M220 Reader

• Key Features:• Collects all tag radio frequency transmissions

• Mobile applications & scenarios


• Bluetooth connectivity

• Battery powered (~ 8 hours run time)

• Open API’s

• Coverage:• 8,000 to 10,000 square feet open space

M220 Reader


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Asset Manager

Full Asset Life Cycle Management:

• Tag to asset association

• Quick access dashboard views

• Asset searching, reporting, and graphing

• Asset thresholding and alerting

Table & Map Views:

• Customizable Dashboards

• Live table views

• Live map views

• Fully browser based, requires no plug-ins

Customizable Asset Database:

• Track and report customized asset attributes

• Extend the asset database with an advanced graphical editor

• No need for costly custom development services

Infrastructure Administration:

• Management of RF Code Readers and Zone Managers

• Reporting and alarming of infrastructure events

• Users, groups, & audit trails


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Asset Manager - Scalable Architecture

RF Code Fixed Readers

Remote

Zone Manager

Asset Manager

Asset Manager(Web Console)

SQL Database

Server


Remote

Zone Manager

Location A Location B Location C

Headquarters Data Center

Remote

Zone Manager



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Sensor Manager

Enterprise-class Monitoring Application:

• Integration with all RF Code wire-free sensor tags

• Ideal for both small and enterprise, multi-site applications

• Fully support for RCI & RTI metrics

• Integration modules available (IBM, Modbus, Bacnet, etc..)

• Open API available for easy integration

Table Views, Map Views, Reporting & Graphing:

• Flexible Dashboards

• Live table views

• Interactive map views

• Scheduled & Interactive reporting & graphing

• Easily export all data in multiple formats

Advanced Thresholds & Alerting:

• Thresholding & thresholding for time

• Centrally configured thresholds simply administration

• Five levels of alert severity

• Alert actions include email, SNMP traps, HTTP post, etc..

Infrastructure Administration:

• Management of RF Code Readers and Zone Managers

• Reporting and alarming of infrastructure events

• Users, groups, & audit trails


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Zone Manager

Middleware Location Engine:

• Works with readers to determine precise location

• Configurable location rules engine

• Simple web based configuration

Data Reduction Capabilities:

• Reduces redundant data or unnecessary data flow

• Subscription interface for attribute change notifications

• Highly scalable

Integrate with other Applications:

• Open API (Telnet API & Web API)

• Data available in multiple formats XML, JSON or CSV

• Integration modules for IBM, Microsoft, & others


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Available Add-on Software Add-on Modules

• Provides advanced reporting capabilities

• For Asset Manager & Sensor Manager

Advanced Reporting Module

• Publishes data via the Java Management Extensions standard & via Tivoli Monitoring agent


JMX & Tivoli Monitoring

Module

• Publishes data via BACnet TCP/IP standard


BACnet Integration

Module

• Publishes information to the Modbus IP standard


Modbus Integration

Module

• Publishes information via the OPC standard

• For Zone ManagerOPC Server

Business Intelligence Reporting Tool


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Advanced Reporting Module

Graphical Report Designer

Customized Headers & Footers

Watermarking

Grids and Tables

Various Types of Charts and Graphs

Formatted Lists

Static Images

Cross Tabs

Data Transformations

Data from external data sources (other databases)

Compound Reports

Export in Multiple Formats


Slide 22

Common Solution Architectures

Asset Manager(Data Manager Component)

Asset Manager(Enterprise Console)

SQL Database

Server

3rd Party Platforms

Using Open APIs

RF Code

Standard Readers

Asset Manager(Zone Manager Component)

RF Code

Standard Readers

Zone Manager

Integrated

Solution

Stand-alone

Solution

HP Asset Center/Connect IT

IBM Maximo

BMC Remedy

Other

RF Code

Standard ReadersRF Code

Standard Readers


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Enterprise Asset Tracking


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Four Levels of Asset Visibility

• Critical or high dollar assets in a distributed environment such as a office, warehouse, healthcare, etc.

• Provides general (zone level) asset location information as well as sensor monitoring

• Most common and easy deployment

Zonal for Distributed Assets


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Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3

Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6

Zonal Distributed Asset Tracking – Example

Asset Manager

Software


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• Inventory and tracking of assets in a data center with open racks

• Provides general room level location information as well as sensor monitoring

Zonal for Data Center Assets


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Zonal for Data Center - Example

Real time inventory

100% accurate all the time

Zone or area location tracking

Works with open & closed racks

Easy to deploy

Fast ROI

Asset Manager

or

Zone Manager

Data Center


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• Inventory and tracking of assets in data center racks

• Provides rack level location as well as sensor monitoring

Rack Level for Data Center Assets


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A740 - Rack Location Solution

Automated real time inventory

Rack level location precision

Greater than 95% rack location accuracy

Rack infrastructure (A740) does not consume a “U” space

Works with open & closed racks

Easy to deploy

Fast ROI

A740 Rack

Locator System

IR

Light Strip

R104 Asset Tag


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Infrared + RFID - Rack Location Solution

A740 IR system installed in each rack:

• A740 control box (only requires power)

• 2 IR light strips

How it works:

• Each A740 emits a unique ID via infrared

• Each IR enabled asset tag in the rack receives the unique IR ID

• When each IR enabled asset tag transmits its radio frequency beacon, it includes the IR ID that it is currently “seeing”

• RF Code software (ZM/AM/SM) interprets the IR ID to determine the location of the asset tag

Works in conjunction with IR enabled asset tags (R104 & R114) and M250 readers


Slide 32

IR Rack Solution Photos

R104 IR Enabled Asset Tag

R114 IR Enabled Asset Tag


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Data Center Asset Tracking Example

Asset

Manager

Staging Area

Loading Dock

Storage Area

Racks #

1-8

Racks #

9-1

6

Racks #

17

-24

Racks #

25

-32

Racks #

33

-40

Racks #

41

-48

• Connected to each reader in each zone

• Determines precise zone level location

Example Output:

Server 150 is located in Storage Area, which is

located in Building 1.

Example Output:

Server 150 is located in Staging Area, which is


Example Output:

Server 150 is located in Loading Dock, which is


Example Output:

Server 150 is located in Rack 48, which is located

in Building 1.


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• Provides Room Level asset location when using IR enabled tags and IR Room Locators

• Easy to deploy









• Inventory and tracking of assets in data center racks

• Provides rack level location as well as sensor monitoring

Rack Level for Data Center Assets

Room Level for Distributed Assets


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A750 - Room Location Solution

Works in concert with 433 MHz infrared-enabled tags

Provides specific room location information

Range is approximately 20 feet linear or 400 square feet room

Only requires power

Low cost and simple to deploy

M250 Reader

IP Network

IR Enabled Tags

A750

Room Locator


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Infrared + RFID - Room Location Solution

A750 IR system installed in each room:

• A750 Room Locator (only requires power)

How it works:

• Each A750 emits a unique ID via infrared

• Each IR enabled asset tag in the room receives the unique IR ID

• When each IR enabled asset tag transmits its radio frequency beacon, it includes the IR ID that it is currently “seeing”

• RF Code software (ZM/AM/SM) interprets the IR ID to determine the location of the asset tag

Works in conjunction with IR enabled asset tags and M250 readers


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A750 Product Overview - Deployment Example

Deploy one (or more) Room Locator per room

Each Room Locator emits an infrared signal with a unique ID.

Infrared enabled tags receive the infrared signal

Understand in real-time, which room an asset is currently located for quick access and inventory purposes

Hallway

Room 1 Room 2 Room 3 Room 4


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Wire-Free Environmental & Power Monitoring


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Data Center Monitoring Challenges

The high cost of wire

• Expensive sensors and appliances

• Time consuming and difficult to deploy / redeploy

• Expensive to deploy

• Inflexible

• Mounting issues & awkward for use in front of racks

The high cost of power

• Power and cooling costs exceed capital asset costs

• Inability to optimize data center for energy efficiency, asset use


Slide 41

Solution Architecture

Sensor Manager

Sensor Manager(Enterprise Console)

SQL Database

Server

RF Code Reader

RF Code Sensor Tags

RF Transmission

RF Code Reader

RF Code Sensor Tags

RF Code Reader

RF Code Sensor Tags

RF Transmission RF Transmission


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Sensor Tag Overview

Small form factor

Long battery life (3 years)

Replaceable batteries

Transmits data every 10 seconds

Operates at 433Mhz radio frequency

Long range (optimal 300+ feet)

Low signal attenuation around metal

Simply to deploy

Multiple mounting options


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RF Code Reader

M250 Fixed Reader:

• Collects all tag radio frequency transmissions

• Connects to IP network (wired or WiFi)


• Supports multiple simultaneous connections

• Open APIs

Capacity & Coverage:

• Single reader can receive signals from up to 1400 sensor tags

• Typically covers about 5,000 square feet in the data center


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Typical Reader Deployment for Data Center Sensor Solution

One reader per rack aisle

Mount reader above racks on ceiling

Install sensor tags in racks & around data center

Sensor Manager

Data Center


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R150 - Temperature Sensor Tag

• Delivers ambient temperature wirelesslySensor Type

• Easy installation in any rack or room

• Adhesive mounting

• Screw mounting

• Zip tie mounting

Universal Mounting

• -4 F to +158 F temperature range

• + or – 2 F accuracy

Sensor Specifications

• 10 second beacon rate (standard)

• 3 year battery life

• Replaceable battery

• Low battery indicator

Tag Specifications


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R151 – Tethered Temperature Sensor Tag

• Delivers ambient temperature wirelesslySensor Type



• Screw mounting


Universal Mounting

• + / - 2F Accuracy:• -4 F to +158 F temperature range

• + / - 4F Accuracy:• -67F to +212F temperature range




• Replaceable batteries (3)


Tag Specifications


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R155 - Temperature + Humidity Sensor Tag

• Delivers ambient temperature & humidity wirelesslySensor Type



• Screw mounting


Universal Mounting

• -4 F to +158 F temperature range

• + or – 2 F accuracy

• 0% to 95% humidity range






Tag specifications


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R120 – Door Switch Sensor Tag

• Delivers door position wirelesslySensor Type


• Attach the R120 tag to the door frame

• Attach the magnet to the door

Universal Mounting


• Immediate beacon when door opens

• 5+ years battery life



Tag Specifications


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R130- Dry Contact Sensor Tag

• Delivers dry contact device state change wirelessly

• Example dry contact output devices:

• Motion sensors

• Smoke sensors

• UPS

Sensor Type


• Screw mounting


Universal Mounting


• Immediate beacon upon dry contact state change




Tag Specifications


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R135 – Fluid Sensor Tag

• Delivers instant fluid detection wirelesslySensor Type

• Beneath raised floors in IT data centers

• Wrapped around pipes in critical spaces

• Floors of wiring and IT closets

• Drip and condensation pans

• Lab or manufacturing environments

Ideal Locations


• Immediate beacon when fluid is detected




Tag Specifications


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R170 - PDU Sensor Tag

• Provides power data from PDUs wirelessly

• Eliminates wired connections to each PDUs

• Eliminates IP address overhead for each PDU

Sensor Type

• PDU data

• Phase & feed line data

• Outlet data

• Breaker data

Available Power

Information





Tag Specifications

• Raritan

• Server Technology, Inc.

• Geist Manufacturing

• Emerson Network Power

Compatible with PDUs

from


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R160 - Air Pressure Sensor Tag

• Delivers differential air pressure wirelesslySensor Type

• Above and below raised floors

• Containment aisles

Ideal Locations

• Range: 0 to 0.5" H2O or 0 to 125 Pa

• Resolution: ±0.001"H2O or ±0.25 Pa

• Zero Point Accuracy: 0.002" H2O or 0.5Pa




• Replaceable batteries


Tag Specifications


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R150 Temperature Tag Deployment Options

• Single tag per rack for minimal coverage

• Three tags per rack (top, middle, bottom) for maximum coverage

Single or Multiple Sensors per

Rack

• Adhesive backing allows tag to “stick” to almost any surface

• Bezels provide additional mounting options

Easy mounting on room walls:

• No wires needed – just move the tags

• Easily add more sensors as needed

Flexible deployment and re-deployment

approach R150 Temperature

Tag


Slide 54

RF Code Integration with 3rd Party Solutions

Zone

Manager

Asset

ManagerSensor

Manager

• WebSphere (WSE)

• Maximo

• Tivoli Monitoring

• BizTalk-RFID • NetBotz Appliances

• InfrastruXure Central

• AgileTrack

• Sunflower Assets • AssetTrack• OpenData • Visual Data Center • 6SigmaDC

• Asset Trail • Monitoring

• JMX

• SNMP Traps

• HTTP Post

• Email

• Smart & Switched CDU’s • PX Family of PDU’s • Satellite Current PDU’s

• Security Center

• Software Platform

• RTLS Platform


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We provide the answer to the question

“Where is it, what is it and how is it doing?”.

And in doing so we provide you with a high

resolution image of the environmental variables

of your datacenter while understanding what

assets you have and where they are.


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Q & A