Server racks are generally fitted with a swing handle and keylock. Additional server cabinet security can be provided by replacing the standard swing handle lock mechanism with an RFID enabled swing handle lock to provide rack level access control. For the AKCP solution, the ACKPro Server software provides a complete audited trail of access events on a per cabinet or employee basis so that you know who has access which server rack and the date and time of the access event. The swing handles can be unlocked with the manual key override, an authorised RFID card or remotely under control via the ACKPro Server software. Up to 12 RFID cabinet locks can be connected to a single sensorProbe+ SPX series device.
The AKCP Cabinet Access Control Unit offers an alternative access control for the server racks allowing use of a card reader to gain access to the server racks.
Please contact our Projects Team for further information on how to secure your server racks.
A data centre provides a secure and management environment for server facilities. How datacentre organisations across the world approach the ‘secure’ element of this definition has some very common factors. The most secure and safe datacentre infrastructures are designed to prevent intrusion, based on multiple layers and if single one is penetrated, then to be able to quickly and effectively contain the individual(s) and threat.
As the term implies there are multiple security zones that a person must pass security checks at before passing through. These can include an external barrier and fencing to prevent access to car park, to outer door security guards and inner door bio-metric-type security readers.
When an access control system uses an electronic lock, the lock only opens for a time-specific period when a valid card is inserted into a card reader. Without the access card the electronic locking device will not open.
A major benefit of an electronic fob is that an intelligent entry control system can normally identify the presence of a security fob and allow access. The fobs may be zoned to only allow access to specific areas of a building. The downside is that whilst the electronic fob may be allocated to a person, it can be handed to others for access.
