The document describes an environment monitoring system called ENVIROMUX that monitors critical conditions in data centers and other infrastructure facilities. It collects data from sensors monitoring temperature, humidity, power status, security threats, and other factors. This data is analyzed to detect issues and send alerts to prevent equipment damage and downtime. The system includes various sensor and monitoring devices that can be scaled to fit small, medium, or large facilities. It provides unified monitoring and control through management software.

1. ENVIROMUX Environment Monitoring System
NETWORK TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

2. Importance of Environment Monitoring System
• Data center runs non-stop 24/7!
• Uptime Institute survey: 25% of down-time results from harsh environment
condition inside data center infrastructure that puts damage to hardwares
• Critical Threats to data center infrastructure: high temperature & humidity,
water leaks, power outage, fire, etc.
• Cost of such threats: replacement of damaged hardwares, low work
productivity and lost of revenue due downtime and additional cost to fix
problems.
• Solution: Environment Monitoring System

3. Most Common Threats To Data Center Infrastructure
• High Temperature:
– High temperature leads to equipment over-heat
– Ideal temperature: 68° - 75° F (20° - 24° C)
• High Humidity:
– High humidity creates a good environment for fungus
– Ideal humidity at 68° - 75° F (20° - 24° C) temperature, relative humidity is at
40% - 50%
• Water Leak:
– Water damages electronic equipments
– Several causes of water leak:
• Condensation of Air Conditioning
• Water pipe leak
• Electricity Outage & Electricity Surges:
– Main electricity outage can shutdown hardwares unintentionally
– Electricity surges or “spikes” can cause hardware malfunction
• Fire:
– Fire even in a small form will cause disaster to your data center infrastructure

4. Data Center Infrastructure Protective Equipments
“The Old Model”
Precision
AC
• Objective: cooling
system
• Shortcomings:
– NO real time & remote
monitoring of
temperature &
humidity status
– Monitored by
independent &
proprietary monitoring
system
UPS
• Objective: temporary
backup power
• Shortcomings:
– NO real time & remote
monitoring of power
status
– Monitored by
independent &
proprietary monitoring
system
Fire Suppression
• Objective: fire
suppression system
• Shortcomings:
– NO real time & remote
monitoring of fire
occurrence
– Monitored by
independent &
proprietary monitoring
system
Access Control & CCTV
• Objective: restrict &
monitor access
• Shortcomings:
– NO real time & remote
monitoring of access &
activity
– Monitored by
independent &
proprietary monitoring
system

5. Data Center Infrastructure Protective Equipments
“The NEW Model”
Existing Protective Equipments
Fire
Suppression
Precision
AC
UPS
Access
Control &
CCTV
SNMP GetSNMP Traps
Relay Contact Statuses
(Normally Open/Normally Closed)
Environment Monitoring System (EMS)
• Additional monitoring features via intelligent sensors eg.
temperature & humidity, power, infra-red motion, door
contact sensor and many more.
• Collect status from existing & protective equipments via relay
contact.
– Note: protective equipment must have dry
contact/relay contact outputs to signal ALERTS to EMS
• Sends SNMP traps whenever an ALERT occurs generated from
its intelligent sensors and from existing protective equipments.
NMS Application
• Collect & store environmental data from EMS thru SNMP Get
operation
• Receive and store SNMP traps ALERT from EMS thru SNMP Trap
operation
• Provide graphical monitoring data for day-to-day monitoring
operation on a viewing dashboard
• Provide periodical reporting of all data center infrastructure
Water
Detection
New Protective Equipments
• A Water detection is used to detect the existence of water
leakage inside the data center, inform the location of the
leakage and provide a real time ALERTING mechanism to EMS.

6. ENVIROMUX
Monitor critical environmental conditions, such as temperature, humidity, liquid
water presence, power, intrusion, and smoke.
When a sensor goes out of range of a configurable threshold,
the system will notify you via a variety of alert functions.

7. ENVIROMUX-MINI-LXO
Mini Server Environment Monitoring System
• 2 external temperature/humidity sensors
• 5 digital input sensors
• 1 output relay
• 2 USB ports
• Monitor (ping) up to 16 IP network devices
• Options:
– DIN mounting
– Backup battery
– Industrial units for high temperature environments

8. ENVIROMUX-MINI-LXO (Cont.)
Mini Server Environment Monitoring System
• 7 Alert Methods:
– Email
– Web page
– SNMP traps
– LEDs
– Alarm beacon/siren
via output relay
– Voice phone calls via
Automatic Voice Dialer System
– SMS messages via
USB 3G modem
• 5 Control Methods:
– Web interface
– Telnet
– SNMP Monitoring
– SSH
– USB-to-Serial Console

9. ENVIROMUX-MINI-LXO Application Diagram

10. ENVIROMUX-2D
Small Enterprise Environment Monitoring System
• 2 external configurable sensors
• 5 digital input sensors
• 1 output relay
• 2 USB ports
• Monitor (ping) up to 16 IP network devices
• Options:
– DIN mounting
– Backup battery

11. ENVIROMUX-2D (Cont.)
Small Enterprise Environment Monitoring System
• 7 Alert Methods:
– Email
– Web page
– SNMP traps
– LEDs
– Alarm beacon/siren
via output relay
– Voice phone calls via
Automatic Voice Dialer System
– SMS messages via
USB 3G modem
• 5 Control Methods:
– Web interface
– Telnet
– SNMP Monitoring
– SSH
– USB-to-Serial Console

12. ENVIROMUX-2D Application Diagram

13. ENVIROMUX-5D
Medium Enterprise Environment Monitoring System
• 5 external configurable sensors
• 5 digital input sensors
• 2 output relays
• 4 USB ports
• Monitor (ping) up to 64 IP network devices
• Options:
– DIN mounting
– Backup battery

14. ENVIROMUX-5D (Cont.)
Medium Enterprise Environment Monitoring System
• 7 Alert Methods
– Email
– Web page
– SNMP traps
– LEDs
– Alarm beacon/siren
via output relay
– Voice phone calls via
Automatic Voice Dialer System
– SMS messages via
USB 3G modem
• 5 Control Methods
– Web interface
– Telnet
– SNMP Monitoring
– SSH
– USB-to-Serial Console

15. ENVIROMUX-5D Application Diagram

16. ENVIROMUX-16D
Large Enterprise Environment Monitoring System
• 3 internal sensors (temperature, humidity, power)
• 16 external configurable sensors
• 8 digital input sensors
• 4 output relays, 2 alarm ports
• 4 USB ports
• Monitor (ping) up to 64 IP network devices
• Options:
– Fiber port
– Dual AC power

17. ENVIROMUX-16D
Large Enterprise Environment Monitoring System
• 7 Alert Methods
– Email
– Web page
– SNMP traps
– LEDs
– Alarm beacon and siren
with dedicated terminals
– Voice phone calls via
Automatic Voice Dialer System
– SMS messages via
USB 3G modem
•6 Control Methods
– Web interface
– Telnet
– SNMP Monitoring
– SSH
– USB-to-Serial Console
– RS232 (DCE Console)

18. ENVIROMUX-16D Application Diagram

19. ENVIROMUX SENSORS
The electronic vibration detector reliably and unobtrusively monitors
attempts to shatter or penetrate windows, doors and lightweight walls and
detects all major mechanical impacts.
Dry Contact /
Relay Contact
ENVIROMUX-VSS
(Vibration Sensor)
7.
The Infra Red sensor detects thermal movements and can be used to monitor small
rooms or specific areas. It is protected against sabotage to the
enclosure and with regard to severance of the line.
Dry Contact /
Relay Contact
ENVIROMUX-IMD
(Infra Red Motion Sensor)
6.
The door contact is designed in particular as a locking contact for doors of
magnetically permeable material. The internal design of the contact makes a
magnetic counterpart unnecessary.
Dry Contact /
Relay Contact
ENVIROMUX-M-DCS
(Door Contact Sensor)
5.
- Detects liquid depth >0.1".
- Minimum puddle: 0.6" diameter.
- Detects any liquid, except deionized water.
- Supports CAT5/5e/6 cable up to 1,000 ft. (not included)
- Available sensor cable lengths: 3/7/10/25 feet.
RJ 45ENVIROMUX-LDS-xx
(Water Sensor)
4.
- Applications from 32°F-122°F (0°C to 50°C) & 20%-80% relative humidity.
- Accurate to within ±2°F (±1°C) and ±5% relative humidity.
- Re-calibration is not necessary after initial set-up.
- Supports CAT5/5e/6 cable up to 1,000 ft. (not included)
- Includes mounting hardware.
RJ 45ENVIROMUX-STHS
(Temperature & Humidity
Combination Sensor)
3.
- Applications from 20% to 80% relative humidity at temperatures between 32°F
and 104°F (0°C to 40°C).
- Accurate to within ±5% relative humidity.
- Re-calibration is not necessary after initial set-up.
- Supports CAT5/5e/6 cable up to 1,000 ft. (not included)
- Includes mounting hardware.
RJ 45ENVIROMUX-SHS
(Humidity Sensor)
2.
- Applications from 32°F to 122°F (0°C to 50°C).
- Accurate to within ±2°F (±1°C).
- Re-calibration is not necessary after initial set-up.
- Supports CAT5/5e/6 cable up to 1,000 ft. (not included)
- Includes mounting hardware.
RJ 45ENVIROMUX-STS
(Temperature Sensor)
1.
ApplicationPort InterfaceImageSensor TypeNo.

20. ENVIROMUX SENSORS (Cont.)
GPRS/GSM modem to transmit SMS alertsRS232WAVECOM SUPREME 10
(GSM Modem)
13.
Emits ear-piercing sound to deter intruders with an output level of 108 dB2-wire interfaceENVIROMUX-SRN-MI
(Sirene)
12.
Emits flashing red light when activated with flash rate of 90 per minute. Maximum
cable 100 feet from switch.
2-wire interfaceENVIROMUX-BCN-RI
(Beacon)
11.
- Reports AC voltage, frequency, power and current
- Monitors the number of swells, sags and spikes
- Includes relay with configurable disconnect settings: threshold reboot, or manual
reboot.
- Capable of measuring current surges from 300mA to 20A
- User defined minimum & maximum voltage & power thresholds
- Capable of detecting user selected spike events with a peak greater than 50V,
250V, 500V or 1KV
- Supports CAT5/5e/6 cable up to 1,000 ft. (not included)
RJ 45ENVIROMUX-ACLM-P8
(AC Power Monitor with
Relay)
10.
- Acoustically detects the cracking of glass
- Adjustable sensitivity.
- Includes mounting hardware.
- Supports CAT5/5e/6 cable up to 1,000 ft. (not included)
RJ 45ENVIROMUX-GBS
(Glass Break Sensor)
9.
- For warning of smoke.
- Photoelectric smoke detector.
- Supports CAT5/5e/6 cable up to 1,000 ft. (not included)
- Includes mounting hardware.
RJ 45ENVIROMUX-SDS
(Smoke Detection Sensor)
8.
ApplicationPort InterfaceImageSensor TypeNo.

21. ENVIROMUX Management Software
Intuitive graphical software provides an easy-to-use, unified interface for both
monitoring and configuring up to 3,000 ENVIROMUX-2D/5D/16D,
ENVIROMUX-SEMS-16(U), IPDU-S4/8 units and all connected sensors.

22. ENVIROMUX Management Software (Cont.)
●
Optional management software for ENVIROMUX-2D/5D/16D,
ENVIROMUX-SEMS-16(U), and IPDU-S4/8 units.
●
Units may be monitored and configured individually or in a group.
●
Display values and status for individual sensors or list of sensors.
●
Sensor history graph shows readings from up to the last 120 days.

23. ENVIROMUX Management Software (Cont.)
• Client/server architecture
- Server application actively polls all units for status information as well
as listens for alerts from all units.
- Client application communicates with the server to read statuses and
to deploy configuration changes.

24. ENVIROMUX Android App
Use an Android tablet to display and monitor all or selected
sensors connected to the ENVIROMUX-5D/16D.

25. ENVIROMUX Android App (Cont.)
• Optional Android App for ENVIROMUX-
5D/16D
• Use tablet network interface over
WIFI to view real-time sensor
values and alert statuses of
sensors/digital inputs/IP devices/
output relays/smart alerts outside
of the server room.
- Sensor value and alert status pages
feature large fonts for viewing from
a distance.
- Display individual or group sensor
values at a configurable scan rate –
updated in real time.

26. ENVIROMUX Android App (Cont.)
• Three display options available:
- Scan all sensors: cycles through
each individual sensor status.
- Scan selected sensors: cycles
through each chosen sensor
status.
- Scan sensor summary: cycle
through all sensors, showing
10 sensor statuses per page.
• Configure display options, sensor display scan time and sensor refresh rate on the
interface.
• Comes pre-installed with the purchase of ENVIROMUX-TAB7.

27. ENVIROMUX Integration With Other Data Center Equipments
Air Conditioning
Fire Suppression System
3rd
Party NMS
UPS
Temp/Humidity Sensor
Water Sensor
GSM Modem
Dry contact
SNMP
SMS
IP
ENVIROMUX

28. ENVIROMUX Integration With NMS Application
• ENVIROMUX can be easily integrated to a Network Monitoring Software that performs a
centralized, extensive and logical infrastructure monitoring.
• SNMP function is a critical feature of the ENVIROMUX that delivers and gets alert arising from
environment parameter status changes to and from NMS (commonly known as “SNMP Traps” and
“SNMP Get”).
• Advantages of integration with NMS:
– Provides a powerful data center infrastructure management tool that manages problems before they become
a disaster.
– Provides a much faster & simpler troubleshooting procedures through use of graphics, charts & maps.
– Provides a better analytical tool to evaluate data center environmental trends.
• Several types of NMS application successfully tested & implemented:
– OpManager (MANAGE ENGINE).
– OpenView (HP)
– Network System & Management (CA)
– Orion Network Performance Monitor (SOLARWINDS)
– Groundwork Monitor (GROUNDWORK)
– Nagios (NAGIOS ENTERPRISES)

29. ENVIROMUX & Network Monitoring System Application Diagram

30. Proven Results & Benefits
• Control Costs: In a stable data centre environment, equipment lasts longer, and less
equipment is damaged that needs replacing. Typically, the savings from not having to
replace equipment can pay for the cost of the EMS
• Increase lead-time to fix a problem: The earlier the warning alarm sounds, the sooner
personnel can solve the problem before it becomes a disaster. For example: a water leak if
caught early, will not turn into a flood. SNMP function is a critical feature of the EMS that
delivers alert arising from environment parameter status changes.
• Reduced down-time: Hardware housed at the recommended environmental conditions
operates more efficiently, while also shutting down less frequently. Consequently,
employees stay productive and e-commerce sites continue to generate revenue.
• Log environmental data for greater insight: In order to maintain stable environment
conditions in the data center, administrators must have accurate records of what has
happened. Log records are also important for investigating problems.
• Increased Service Level Guarantee to customers: As EMS greatly reduces potential
problems to data center infrastructure, it consequently increases the Service Level
Guarantee to customers. A happy customer at last!

31. Installation References

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