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With electromechanical door handles that can only be opened with transponder cards, R&M enables high-security digital protection for server and network racks in data centers.
R&M has introduced radio-based access control for data centers. The core product is an electromechanical door handle for the racks of the BladeShelter and Freenet families from R&M. Technicians can only open the door handles with authorized transponder cards. Administrators can control them remotely via encrypted radio connections and data networks. R&M is thus integrating high-security digital protection into its holistic infrastructure solutions for data centers.’
One installation comprises up to 1,200 door handles for server and network racks, as well as radio and control modules for computer rooms. The Smart Access Control System – Agent E Wireless door handles do not require any wiring in the racks. Their electronics are powered by batteries whose power is sufficient for three years of operation or 30,000 locking cycles. The personalized transponder cards communicate with the door handles via an RFID antenna. In addition, there is software to manage users, access rights, the transponder cards, and racks. The software creates protocols, visualizes alarm states, and supports other functions. It can be operated remotely and integrated into superordinate systems such as data center infrastructure management (DCIM).
The new offer is the result of the collaboration with the German manufacturer EMKA. It is based on “Agent E,” an intelligent locking system from EMKA. The R&M offering aims to integrate complementary systems from selected manufacturers into infrastructure solutions for data centers. In Europe, R&M is already working with several independent partner companies that pursue comparable medium-sized business models and sustainability goals. R&M cooperates with Stulz when it comes to cooling systems, while Socomec is the partner for electrical systems. The offer is aimed at operators of on-site, edge, and colocation data centers.
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