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Live and recorded video of transactions
Although the server room may be fitted
with video surveillance, surveillance at
the rack level is often minimal or
nonexistent in most data centers.
Consider these features:
• Integrate with leading manufacturers of
video management systems for facility
and rack-level video cameras.
• Instantly view live video, and record and
store video logs of cabinet access and
server rack activities.
• Open live video feeds from different
areas of the security system software
including dynamic maps and alarm
acknowledgement windows.
• Link recorded video to specific access
transactions and include these links in
audit reports.
Multi-party control
(aka two-man rule)
Leading consultants
recommend multi-
party control to
prevent an
individual from
having access to the
server rack without
having someone
else also present a
valid card.
Consider this feature:
• Multi-party control
built into the
software for ease of
implementing
within the data
center’s security
system.
KEY COMPONENTS TO A
COMPREHENSIVE SOLUTION
AT THE RACK LEVEL
There’s more to physical access control at the cabinet
level than a card reader or input device. In fact, most
solutions are missing one or more of the following
additional critical components. Before selecting a
physical security system for server racks, be sure to
ask your security solutions provider if their system
offers these features:
Easy monitoring of the security system status
Many data centers employ security guards to escort
visitors to the server room or physically check that
the server racks are properly secured after work at
the rack is completed. New physical data security
systems enhance worker productivity by eliminating
these manual processes.
Consider these features:
• A graphic display in real time to instantly visualize the
security status of server racks across multiple
locations.
• Instant verification of the security status for both front
and back doors of each cabinet and rack access panel.
• When an alarm is activated at the rack level, the ability
to quickly drill down to pinpoint and display the rack’s
exact location.
• Icons that show whether a door has been forced or a
key has been used, and display the status of three
access points: doors, locks, and swing handles.
• Immediately send an email alert, sound an alarm,
display a light, or call-up video if the server cabinets
are unsecured.
• Remotely and immediately lock, unlock, or lock out a
rack through the software.