IT & Facilities Solutions - Server Power Solutions

D.Y. Nye Co. offers a variety of solutions for two key areas within data center management, Server Console Management and Remote Power Control. Both of these areas are critical for organizations with:

• Large amounts of servers
• Multiple office locations
• A variety of platforms (Windows, Mac, Sun, etc…)

Listed below are the different Server Console Management and Remote Power Control solutions deployed by D.Y. Nye Co., Inc.

KVM over IP

KVM over IP stands for Keyboard Video and Mouse over Internet Protocol, it is a system which grants users BIOS level access of their servers and serial devices via a network connection. KVM over IP switches come in a variety of sizes and can be utilized by both small and large organizations. Any group that possesses a group of servers or serial devices that he/she would like to access from a remote location can find a solution that meets their needs. Listed below are the manufactures D.Y. Nye CO. represents with regards to KVM over IP solutions.

RARITAN

Raritan Inc.’s offers users a plethora of options with regards to KVM over IP solutions. Their enterprise level solution called the Dominion series is the most popular with customers, because it offers them the greatest amount of switch choices and the most amount of features.

Standard Features on all KX II Models:

• Absolute Mouse Synchronization™ allows perfect mouse synchronization right out of the box
• Universal Virtual Media™ on all models
• Dual power and dual Gigabit Ethernet with automatic failover on all models
• Industry’s first and only browser-based GUI for local access
• Support for IBM, HP and Dell Blade servers
• Upcoming support of Smart Card/Command Access Card (CAC) on all models

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ENTERPRISE MANAGEMENT

Both Dominion KX and SX units can function as standalone switches permitting users to sign into each unit based on its unique IP address; however some users want a single point of access where they can administer their servers and serial devices from a central interface. For those users looking for a single access point to manage all Dominion devices, Raritan offers their Command Center product which adds an independent layer of management to the Dominion switches.

The CommandCenter® Secure Gateway management appliance allows IT administrators to manage virtual and physical IT infrastructure remotely from a single web browser interface. CC-SG aggregates console access and remote power control capabilities to devices in multiple local or remote data centers, providing a simple, centralized gateway to diagnose and resolve problems quickly.

CommandCenter Secure Gateway provides:

Unified Access

By entering a single IP address into a standard web browser, an IT administrator can have:

• Out-of-band BIOS-level access to blade and rack-mounted servers via Dominion KX II KVM-over-IP switch or service processors (i.e. iLO, DRAC, RSA)
• BIOS-level access to virtual servers via VMware Viewer
• In-band access to servers via RDP, VNC, SSH, Telnet and VMware’s VI Client

Consolidated Security

Remote server access is more secure with centralized authentication, authorization and logging

• Users are authenticated against LDAP, Active Directory®, RADIUS and TACACS+
• Sophisticated role-based authorization determines users’ access and power control privileges.
• Consolidated audit logs and reporting helps meet compliance requirements.
• All data traffic, including that of video, virtual media, keyboard and mouse, is encrypted with selectable encryption mode – 128- or 256-bit AES and 128-bit SSL.

Management of Heterogeneous IT infrastructure located anywhere in the world

• VMware Virtual Infrastructure (VirtualCenter, ESX Servers, and Virtual Machines)
• Blade servers from IBM®, HP® and Dell®
• Embedded Service Processors (iLO, DRAC, RSA, IPMI)
• Rack-mounted servers from multi-vendors
• Networking devices such as routers, Ethernet switches
• Dominion KX II KVM-over-IP switches
• Dominion SX Secure Console Servers
• Dominion PX Intelligent PDU

ATEN

ATEN the world’s largest KVM manufacturer offers customers the widest array of KVM Switching solutions of any manufacturer. In addition to their enterprise KVM solutions, ATEN also has switches that can address:

• Desktop KVM
• LCD Drawers integrated with KVM Switching Solutions
• IPMI Management Switches
• Video Extension (VGA, DVI, or HDMI)
• USB Extension
• Video Splitters

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Listed below is a table providing description of ATEN KVM Switch offerings.

Power Management

D.Y. Nye recognizes that Data Centers are one of if not the greatest consumer of power in the corporate landscape. Moreover no two Data Center’s power needs are exactly the same, thus corporations require options when selecting power solutions. D.Y. Nye Co. has partnered with the following manufacturers in order to offer customers both access to the knowledge databases these manufacturers have accumulated, and choices when making their power selection.

Power requirements and energy costs have become one of the dominate issues when Data Center and Facilities managers discuss the topic of controlling expenditures. Moreover, legislatures all over the world are continuing to introduce new standards with regards to energy consumption that will significantly impact the methods by which corporations disperse power to their operational units.

• EATON
• Baytech
• APC
• Measure Logic
• Raritan
• Server Tech.
• Geist

Data Centers have a variety of power needs both large and small, and each of the manufactures list above offer a wide variety of solutions, however each have their specialty. Listed below are categories D.Y. Nye Co., Inc can offer regarding power solutions along with the coinciding manufacturer’s link.

• Remote Controlled Power Distribution Unit’s for rack environments (PDU’s): The ability to manage power strips via a TCP/IP connection down to the receptacle level if needed.
  • Eaton
  • Baytech
  • APC
  • Raritan
  • Server Tech
  • Geist
• Uninterruptable Power Supplies (UPS’s): Provides battery backup and functions as an emergency power source when utility power is not available.
  • Eaton
  • APC
• Global Power Management Systems: Provides the ability to manage and control the corporate power system, which includes generators, UPS’s, PDU, Remote Power Panels (RPP’s), etc...
  • Eaton
  • Baytech
  • APC
  • Measure Logic
  • Raritan
  • Server Tech
• Sub Metering: Sub metering refers to the installation of hardware and software to gather information on utility usage (electric, gas, water, steam) by tenants within a building.
  • Measure Logic
• DC Power solutions: Direct Current Power Solutions.
  • Eaton
• Automatic Transfer Switches: Provides redundancy on the power circuit level which is critical to maintaining uptime
  • Baytech

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Server Enclosures

Server enclosures have become more than just a housing vessel for IT equipment. With the ability to integrate climate controls and power monitoring into the enclosure, end users are now faced with a myriad of options when it comes to housing for their servers and IT equipment.
D.Y. Nye Co., Inc. is able to provide users with both the simple mesh enclosure and the more sophisticated climate/power managed cabinet. Listed below are the most popular models from some of our manufacturers.

RITTAL:

Whether in small businesses or major enterprises, the demands placed on the IT infrastructure are unrelenting. In today’s mission-critical environments, no one has the expertise to protect and organize your vital IT equipment better than Rittal. As the world’s leader in enclosure solutions, Rittal continuously delivers innovative and reliable products to ensure high-performance information technology. With RimatriX5, Rittal provides peace of mind for the most important infrastructure issues facing data center and facility managers

The long-term performance of an IT infrastructure is dependent on the coordinated interaction of individual components. With RimatriX5 server enclosures, integration of climate control, power and security solutions is simple. Innovative, modular designs maximize internal space and load bearing capacity while making the addition of new active devices and additional enclosures simple and cost effective.

TS8 server cabinet Designed specifically for the data center, the TS8 is a modern enclosure offering strength and stability for virtually any server environment. Its patented 16-fold continuously welded frame delivers 30% more dimensional stability, high load carrying capacity and maximized internal volume. Design: The TS8 server enclosure features modern, attractive aesthetics perfect for a highly functional server application.

Applications:

• Universal server enclosures
• Multiple vendor environments
• Storage equipment
• Termination equipment
• Network equipment

Environments:

• Data centers
• MDC/IDC
• Wiring closets
• Office environments
• Central offices
• Co-location and application environments

Features:

• Contemporary, sleek appearance
• Multiple vendor equipment compatibility
• Full line of accessories
• Family of sizes and styles
• Excellent heat dissipation
• Strong frame structure
• Highly functional and stylish, value packed and competitively priced

Specifications

Frame System – Multi-Fold Frame Design:

• Steel frame – strength and rigidity
• Torsion free structure
• Multiple internal surfaces and points for mounting
• Maximum internal volume for footprint
• External access to all installation points for doors, walls and baying
• Maximum load bearing capacity – 3200 lbs (1451.5 kg)
• Single or split rear doors

External Surfaces – Doors and Walls:

• Secure to external surfaces of frame
• Doors can be easily removed or reversed
• Sidewalls can be screwed on, locked in place or hinged to provide side door access
• Internal door hinge and lock points for maximum security
• Door stiffener to stabilize door and provide additional mounting surfaces
• Maximum perforated area meets or exceeds server manufacturer specifications for airflow
• Ground studs on all surfaces
• External surfaces do not affect load bearing capacity – same ratings with or without panels
• Available in RAL 7035 light grey or sand texture black
• Fully perforated front and split-rear door

Vertical Mounting Rails:

• Fully depth adjustable and maintain load capacity regardless of where the rails are positioned
• Floating installation system – vertical rails are not secured to frame members or lateral support channels; can be adjusted independently
• “Z” shaped, multi-fold profile – high load bearing capacity and multiple mounting surfaces
• 19" mounting capacity in 24" cabinets, 19" and 23" mounting capacity in 28", 32" cabinets
• U markings on front and rear surfaces of each rail

Key Accessories:

• Sidewalls
• Door Mount Server Fan Panel
• Baying Kits
• Toolless Shelves – 19" (482.6 mm) Rackmount
• Casters
• Cable Management Hardware – D Rings, Velcro Straps, Mounting Plates, Manage-IT
• Power Strips – 15, 20, 30 Amp; Vertical or Rackmount
• CMC-TC – Enclosure Monitoring System
• Bolt Down Kits
• Toolless Blanking Panels

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LCP Enclosures (information) The Rittal RimatriX5 Liquid Cooling Package (LCP) is the unique, efficient, field-proven system to prevent heat-related downtime. The RimatriX5 LCP utilizes chilled water to provide cooling at rack level. This closed-loop configuration removes the heat produced inside the rack without increasing the temperature in the surrounding data center, eliminating hot spots and keeping your data center cool and running at its peak.

  
Design

The TS8 server enclosure features a stylish design in a viewing door concept that is clearly part of the same family as the server enclosure.

Applications:

• Universal server enclosures
• Multiple vendor environments
• Storage equipment
• Termination equipment
• Network equipment

Environments:

• Data centers
• MDC/IDC
• Wiring closets
• Office environments
• Central offices
• Co-location and application environments

Specifications

Frame System – Multi-Fold Frame Design:

• Steel frame – strength and rigidity
• Torsion free structure
• Multiple internal surfaces and points for mounting
• Maximum internal volume for footprint
• External access to all installation points for doors, walls and baying
• Maximum load bearing capacity – 3200 lbs (1451.5 kg)

External Surfaces – Doors and Walls:

• Secure to external surfaces of frame
• Doors can be easily removed or reversed
• Sidewalls can be screwed on, locked in place or hinged to provide side door access
• Internal door hinge and lock points for maximum security
• Door stiffener to stabilize door and provide additional mounting surfaces
• Ground studs on all surfaces
• External surfaces do not affect load bearing capacity – same ratings with or without panels
• Available in RAL 7035 light grey

Vertical Mounting Rails:

• Fully depth adjustable maintains load capacity regardless of where the rails are positioned
• Floating installation system – vertical rails are not secured to frame members or lateral support channels; can be adjusted independently
• “Z” shaped, multi-fold profile – high load bearing capacity and multiple mounting surfaces
• 19" mounting capacity in 24" cabinets, 19" or 23" mounting capacity in 32" cabinets
• U markings on inside and outside surfaces of each rail
• Unique rail design allows for up to 32U in the zero "U" space

Key Accessories:

• Sidewalls
• Baying Kits
• Toolless Shelves – 19" (482.6 mm) Rackmount
• Cable Management Hardware – D Rings, Velcro Straps, Mounting Plates, Manage-IT
• Power Strips – 15, 20, 30 Amp; Vertical or Rackmount
• CMC-TC – Enclosure Monitoring System
• Bolt Down Kits
• Toolless Blanking Panels
• Chillers

System Manufacturing
Corporation (SMC)

A division of E-systems Corporations

SMC designs and manufactures high quality, technical furniture solutions for technology-intensive environments.  Standard and custom consoles, workstations and enclosures are combined with technical control products to provide the most efficient and scalable data center solutions.

SMC serves a broad range of applications in financial, insurance, government agencies, healthcare, manufacturing and educational organizations.  SMC products support command and control centers, network operations, process control, security and call centers.

Platinum Model (information) Platinum is a feature rich improved multi-platform OEM equivalent server cabinet with enhanced cable and power management features. Platinum advanced power and cable management features allows for exceptional power and cable management outside of the server U pocket. Available in 44U and 42U heights, 36-inch and 42-inch depths and 24-inch, 29-inch and 32-inch widths to address the demanding high density power, cooling, cabling and security of tomorrow’s data centers.

Features and Benefits

• Exceeds all third party 19” EIA 310-D cabinet requirements for power, cabling and ventilation.
• 6-inch Zero U cable and power management extension built into the rear of each cabinet
• Top, front rear and side, cable management troughs built in.
• Fully welded construction of 12 and 14-gage steel.
• Doors can be mounted right of left hinged.
• Large cutouts in both top and bottom plates to accommodate cable entry.
• Static load capacity up to 2000 lbs.
• Full adjustable front to rear rack mount rails.
• Grommeted cable entry holes.

Featured Configurations

• Standard Server Cabinet (19-inch EIA 310D) 24-inch wide frame
• Convertible Cabinet (19 to 24-inch EIA 310D) 29-inch wide frame for higher density power and cable management
• High Density Cabling Cabinet (19 to 24-inch EIA 310D) 32-inch wide frame for highest density cable management of network routers and switch

Multi-Rack II Model (Informtion) System Manufacturing Corporations MultiRACK cabinet product line incorporates a design which provides a large “U pocket” (distance between front and rear mounting rails) with an unobstructed path for cable management and server air flow, using the ELECTRONIC INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION 19“(EIA) cabinet standards. The MultiRACK product line provides a broad range of enclosures to efficiently accommodate your server mounting requirements.

MultiRACK II Cabinet

• U’s: 44, 42
• Heights: 83”, 79”
• Widths: 24’, 29” and 32”
• Depths: 34” and 40”

MultiRACK Cabinet Construction:

• All steel construction fabricated from 14-gage steel.
• Built in front to rear rack mounting adjustment mechanisms.
• A large 2 1⁄4” x10” cable cutout in the rear of the base plate allows for easy cable entry.
• (4) Leveling feet.
• Built in caster mounting brackets to accommodate optional casters.
• Reinforced base plate to accommodate optional Seismic mounting.
• (2) 4” diameter cutouts in the top plate allow for cable entry from above.
• Large 15” x 25” open top to accommodate numerous Zero U top mounting-cooling options.
• Allows for side mounting (outside the front to rears) of cable management and power options up to 1.75” thickness.
• Maximum load capacity is 1500 lbs. with leveling feet and 800 lbs. with casters.