BayTech
®
The Power to Control
Management Tools
for
Remote Locations and Data Centers
Session Objectives
• Identify Concerns and Objectives of Customers
• Explain Remote Management
• Identify Solutions
Efficient
IT Management
Practices
Identify Concerns of Customers . . .
• “Lights-Out” Initiatives Successful implementation of “lights-out facilities” requires the ability to perform tasks
typically performed by on-site staff. Remote management tools allow a company to
perform tasks remotely.
• Managing Remotely and not “Rolling a Truck” The average “Truck Roll” costs $250 - $375. When remote management is in place, over
92% of problems are isolated and fixed within minutes – not hours or days.
• Reduction of IT Staff in the Data Center Corporations are being forced through government and corporate initiatives to get the
human error factor away from critical facilities. In order to maintain system integrity,
remote management has to be put in place.
• Layoff Stories are Old News Remote management can greatly enhance a corporation’s ability to monitor and
to manage systems with reduced staff.
Identify Objectives of Customers . . .
• Achievement of Higher ROI’s Remote service capabilities diminish the time factors associated with wait, travel, diagnosis and
repair due to system failure or human error.
• Convenience of Remote Communications By managing power, data and the environment remotely, you reduce the likelihood of
“rolling a truck.”
• Realization of a Sustainable Competitive Advantage Diverse enterprises continually strive towards the best industry standards, including: IT integration,
successful business continuity programs, “Five Nine” infrastructure systems and compliance with
corporate and governmental regulations.
Remote Management for IT Infrastructure
• Three critical areas for successful implementation
– Managed Power for IT Equipment
• On, Off and Reboot
– Monitoring of Power and Physical Environment
• Amps, Watts, Temp and Humidity
– Communication with IT Equipment
• Console and KVM
Managed Power for IT Equipment
• Practices used in the past include:
– Costly deployment of service
personnel to reboot locked data
and communication systems.
– Inefficient use of metering
devices to test loads on a
scheduled time frame.
Managed Power for IT Equipment
(On, Off, Reboot)
• Product solutions in use today include:
– Remote Power Control
and Metering
– Power Metering
and Environmental Sensors
• The essentials of managed power can range
from simple monitoring to the wider range of
control and detailed reporting.
Managed Power for IT Equipment
(On, Off, Reboot)
• Reboot Unresponsive
Equipment
–
The ability to control power to the
receptacle level allows staff to remotely
reboot locked equipment and turn off
unused receptacles.
• Turn Off Unused Receptacles
–
Inadvertent tripping of breakers can
be eliminated by leaving unused
receptacles in the off position.
• Make Informed Decisions
–
(Screen Shot of GPM Software)
Circuits can be easily audited for
capacity prior to turning on receptacles.
Additionally, part of this process is
to
document what is assigned to
this
receptacle.
Monitoring of Power & Physical Environment
(Amps, Watts, Temp, Humidity)
• Environmental monitoring is key to maintaining the
life expectancy of IT equipment.
• “An 18 degrees increase in temperature over 70
degrees can drop life expectancy as much as 50%.”
RES Remote
Environmental
Sensor Products
RPS-DE
Power Metering and
Environmental
Sensor Ability
Monitoring of Power & Physical Environment
(Amps, Watts, Temp, Humidity)
• Monitoring the Power
Environment
–
–
Managed Power provides
continuous monitoring and
reporting of current, voltage
and power in watts and VA.
High and low thresholds can
be set for immediate notification
via SNMP and E-mail.
Watts can be directly converted
to BTU for planning of the cooling
infrastructure.
• Monitoring the Physical
Environment
–
High temperature reduces the
life expectancy of IT equipment.
Building automation typically
reads the situation outside the
cabinet. These solutions provide
information regarding conditions
inside the cabinet.
(Screen Shot of GPM Software)
Communication with IT Equipment
• Communication with IT equipment is integral for
successful implementation of “lights-out”. IT staff must
be able to remotely troubleshoot communication and
data systems.
Communication with IT Equipment
(Console and KVM)
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Console Access via IP
Console Access via embedded modem
Per port username and password
Secure Shell or Telnet connections
Multi and Single User Solution
– With remote management in place IT staff can:
• Connect to a server or router
• Determine it is locked
• Reboot it
• Watch it come alive from thousands
of miles away.
• BayTech does not manufacture KVM. However, we partner with
several KVM companies to bring together a united solution.
Remote Management Provides . . .
Continuous Return on Investment
• Unresponsive equipment is rebooted remotely.
• Response time to network and server problems
is instantaneous.
• Equipment is monitored and controlled from anywhere
and at anytime.
• Environmental problems are isolated sooner.
• Monitoring of power is proactive and continuous.
Managed Power
Identifying the Opportunity, Building the Solution
Building the Managed Power Solution
• Identify the Functions Required
• Establish the Voltage and Current Requirements
• Select the Mounting Method(s)
• Determine the Method of Connectivity
• Select the Features and Management Method
Identify the Functions Required
Product Features
Power
Distribution
Current/ Voltage/
Power Metering
PDU
Power Distribution Unit
u
RPS
Remote Power Sensor
u
u
RPC
Remote Power Control
u
u
Receptacle
On/Off
Reboot
u
Control Receptacles and Monitor Power
• RPC (Remote Power Control)
– Control individual receptacles
– Turn and leave off
unused receptacles
Status
LED’s
Network
Interface
RS-232
Interface
– Monitor Power
(Amps, Voltage, Watts)
– Power Distribution
8 NEMA 5-15R
receptacles
15 or 20
Amp
Input
Control Receptacles and Monitor Power
• RPS (Remote Power Sensor)
– Monitor Power (Amps, Voltage, Watts)
– Power Distribution
Power Distribution
•
PDU (Power Distribution Unit)
–
Rack mount
–
Vertical (Zero-U)
Establish the Voltage and Current
Requirements
Voltage
and
Current
Single
Phase
10 Amp
Single
Phase
15 Amp
Single
Phase
20 Amp
Single
Phase
30 Amp
Three
Phase
20 Amp
Three
Phase
30 Amp
100120VAC
NA
15001800
Max
Watts
20002400
Max
Watts
30003600
Max
Watts
5760
Max
Watts
7620
Max
Watts
208-250
VAC
20802500
Max
Watts
NA
41605000
Max
Watts
62407500
Max
Watts
5760
Max
Watts
7620
Max
Watts
• Most customers have already established these standards.
As seen in the table above, higher voltage offers more power
capacity per circuit.
Establish the Voltage and Current
Requirements
• Determine the Input and Output Cords and Receptacles
– Input power cords can be either locking or non-locking.
– RPC’s and RPS’s ship with a standard 7’ power cord;
required customized lengths may be requested also.
– Output power receptacles are either the NEMA or IEC
style.
• Power cord and receptacle type are typically the most
problematic aspects of the product selection stage.
Establish the Voltage and Current
Requirements
• Determine the density of the build.
– Low Density: 4 - 8 devices
– Medium Density: 9 - 16 devices
– High Density: 16+ devices
• Consider the number of power cords incorporated into
each device. With today’s N+1 standard most equipment
is dual corded.
Establish the Voltage and Current
Requirements
Rack Mount Solutions
Low density
Low Density
Medium
Density
High
Density
Establish the Voltage and Current
Requirements
Zero-U Applications
12 Single Corded
Devices
20 Single
Corded
Devices
12 Dual Corded
Devices
20 Dual
Corded
Devices
Establish the Voltage and Current
Requirements
Redundancy for Single Corded Devices
8 Single Corded
Devices
16 Single
Corded
Devices
18 Single Corded
Devices
Select the Mounting Method(s)
Vertical
Zero-U
Mounting
Horizontal
1- 2-U
Mounting
• When choosing mounting options,
several aspects should be considered.
Establish the Voltage and Current
Requirements
• Vertical Mounting Considerations
Inside Enclosures
– Is there enough depth and width in the enclosure?
(4”- 6” clearance from the back of the mounting rails is recommended)
– What are the height restrictions for the enclosure?
– Are there horizontal guide rails in the way?
– Will there be enough room for power cord management?
• Retrofitting existing enclosures can be quite challenging.
The majority of older enclosures were shallow rather than wide.
Establish the Voltage and Current
Requirements
• Horizontal Mounting Considerations
– Is “U-Space” available?
– How will power cords be managed?
– Based on the number of receptacles required, how many “U’s”
will be used?
– Taking power cord and data cable management into
consideration, where will the units be mounted?
• U-Space is “real-estate” to data center managers. Careful
consideration should be given to vertical mounting options.
Determine the Method of Connectivity
• There are 4 primary methods of connectivity for the
RPC’s and RPS’s. The size and scope of the solution
should dictate which method is used.
Monitoring and Control
Local RS232
Access
IP
Number Network Ports
Per Strip
RPC’s with Ethernet Port
u
u
1
RES Product connected to
the RS232 port of the
RPS/RPC
u
u
1 for every two strips
F-Series Multi-Session
RS-232 Controller
u
u
u
1 for every 32 strips
DS-Series Single-Session
RS232 Controllers
u
u
u
1 for every 32 strips
Dial-up
• There are considerable cost considerations
in this phase of the selection process.
Determine the Method of Connectivity
• The more Ethernet connections - the higher the cost.
• Consider using the DS / F- Series controllers when
the solution contains more than 6 RPC’s or RPS’s.
• Remote locations with less then 6 strips should
consider.
– RPC’s with Ethernet Ports
– Connecting RPC’s or RPS’s to the RES (EMW) controllers
• An Ethernet port on a network switch typically cost $150 - $200.
RPC’s with Ethernet ports cost more. When the two are combined,
the application cost can rise an average of 28%.
Determine the Method of Connectivity
• RPC’s with Ethernet
connections can directly
connect to network ports
on switches and hubs.
• This method is best suited for smaller “stand alone” solutions.
Determine the Method of Connectivity
• RPC’s and RPS’s
with RS-232 ports can
be connected to the
RES products.
• This method is best suited for smaller “stand alone” solutions.
Determine the Method of Connectivity
• RPC’s and RPS’s
can be connected to
the RS-232 Ports of
the DS-Series or F-Series
products.
• This method is best suited for larger enterprise solutions.
Determine the Method of Connectivity
• The RPC’s or RPS’s are connected via RS-232 from
the RPC to the DS / F- Series.
Ethernet
Connection
Dial-up
Connection
TCP/IP SNMP –
or Telnet
RS-232 connections
Select the Management Method
Features
Telnet
SSH
WEBS
SL
SNMP
RES with
RPC’s and
RPS’s
u
u
DS-Series with
RPC’s and
RPS’s
u
u
F-Series with
RPC’s and
RPS’s
u
u
Global Power
Management
(GPM)
u
u
NT Domain
& Active
Directory
Security
Outlet
Groups
Historical
Logging of
Events and
Alarms
u
u
u
u
Graphing
of Power
Email
Alarm
Notification
u
u
u
u
Select the Management Method
• WEB interface
• Optional External Sensor
Support
• SNMP Support
• E-mail Alarm Notification
• On-Board Graphing
• Supports up to 4 RPC’s or
RPS’s
Select the Management Method
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•
•
•
•
Telnet
Secure SSH
WEB with secure SSL
SNMP
Dial-up with internal or
external modem
• Single Session Support
DS- Series
• Multi Session Support
F- Series
• Capacity level of 32 strips
per DS or F- Series
Select the Management Method
• Screen shot of the F62 Web Interface
Select the Management Method
• Global Power Management (GPM)
provides an Enterprise Level Approach to
Managed Power in the Data Center.
– Discovers BayTech devices on existing subnet
– Builds Logical and Functional Views of RPC’s
in Remote Locations
– Supports Equipment with Single or Redundant Power
– Provides easy “Click Through” control of RPC’s anywhere
– Displays Alerts for All or Individual RPC’s
– Notification of Alert via E-mail
– Graphically Displays Power Environment per RPC
Select the Management Method
• Discover controllers on the same subnet, or
enter in the IP address of remote controllers.
Select the Management Method
• Build Logical and Functional Views of RPC’s
in Remote Locations.
Select the Management Method
• View power readings as a group or individual circuit.
Select the Management Method
• View power trends over time.
Building the Managed Power Solution
• Identify the Functions Required
• Establish the Voltage and Current Requirements
• Select the Mounting Method(s)
• Determine the Method of Connectivity
• Select the Features and Management Method
Remote Console Management
Communicating with Equipment
Console Management
• BayTech provides . . .
– A way to remotely manage
serial devices through
modem or Ethernet.
– The ability to upgrade
equipment and
troubleshoot hardware
from anywhere.
– Used as a switch for
BayTech’s RPC products,
the console servers
eliminate the need for IP
resources for each RPC.
Console Management
Features
DS-Series
F-Series
TELNET
u
u
SSH
u
u
SNMP
u
u
WEB/SSL
u
u
Expandable
u
u
Per Port Security
u
u
Multi-Session
u
• The only difference between the DS and F- Series
is multi-session support and cost.
Console Management
# Ports
DS-Series with
DS62
F-Series with F62
4
$ 152.00
$ 219.50
8
$ 88.38
$ 138.38
12
$ 70.50
$ 117.17
16
$ 59.06
$ 102.19
20
$ 52.20
$ 93.20
24
$ 51.79
$ 90.58
28
$ 47.93
$ 85.82
32
$ 45.03
$ 82.25
• The cost per port lowers as the port density rises.
This is typical with an expandable system.
Environmental Monitoring
Understand the Physical Environment
Environmental Monitoring
Features
RPC/RPS
with
ENV Ports
RES – Series
(EMW)
GPM Software
with
DS/F-Series
Stand Alone
Operation
u
Web HTTP
Support
u
u
Historical
Graphing
u
u
Email Alarm
Notification
u
u
Secure
Authentication
u
u
SNMP Support
With DS/F
Series
u
u
RPC Support
u
u
u
Environmental Monitoring
• RES Series
Environmental Monitoring
• Simplicity by Design
– Easy to install - navigate - sell
– No software, no downloads, no hassles
– No support calls for setups
• Quick and Easy Setup
– Device has 100% of software built-in
– Uncluttered and intuitive navigation
– “Plug and Play” sensors
• Flexibility and Versatility
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“Mix and Match” sensors and RPC’s
E-mail notifications
SNMP polling
“On-board” graphing
Compliant with all operating systems
Zero-U rack mountable
Environmental Monitoring
• RPC/RPS Environmental
– Sensor ports integrated with
power management solution
– SNMP management support
with DS and F- Series products
– Integration with GPM for graphing
• BayTech’s integrated approach to managing
the power and physical environment eliminates
the need to have two different products.
BayTech = 27 Years
of Quality Manufacturing
• Bay Technical Associates was founded in 1976.
• BayTech has been developing Data Communication
products from the beginning and continues to provide
its customers with the equipment necessary to manage
a successful network.
Sampling of BayTech’s Customers
• Telecommunications/ Internet
Motorola
Sprint
AT&T
MCI
GEACCESS
C&W(Exodus)
Verio
Yahoo
Google
Quest
• Federal
U.S. Department of Energy
U.S. Department of Defense
NOAA
NASA
USAF, USN, & USMC
NOA
• Corporate Retail/ Manufacturing
Walmart
Kmart
Target
Best Buy
Cisco
Adtran
Aventis
RamBus
• Financial/Banking
Hibernia
Wells Fargo
Cargill
Bank of America
Edward D. Jones
GMAC
CSFB
Louis Dreyfus
• Medical
Children’s Hospital Philadelphia
Mt. Sinai
Quest Diagnostics
• Pharmaceuticals
Johnson and Johnson
Pfizer
Glaxo
Amgen
Contact Information
• Alex North
–
Director, Business Development
• Amanda Ladner
–
Customer Service
Bay Technical Associates
200 North 2nd Street
Bay St. Louis, MS 39520
PH: 800-523-2702
Fax: 228-467-4551
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