R&M introduced the new radio-based access control solutions 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.
Up to 1,200 door handles per package
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 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 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.
