Intelligent Data Centres Issue 43 | Page 8

Bridging IT and OT

in Data Centers with

framework ®

The Niagara Framework ® integrates data streams from power , electrical , cooling and other digital sources into one interface , providing a real-time , systems-level window into the environmental factors that contribute to efficient data center operations .
SINGLE DASHBOARD
• Calculate Power Usage Effectiveness ( PUE ) and Data Center Infrastructure Efficiency ( DCiE )
• Monitor and optimize Hot and Cold Isles from Computer room air conditioning ( CRAC ) units
• Monitor rack AMP loads , electricity consumption , and network traffic to optimize electric and data needs
Dashboard View
REAL-TIME MONITORING
• Ensure users are aware of critical issues
• Analyze trends using historical data
CAPACITY PLANNING
• Visualize and simulate requirements for expansion before moving a single cabinet or device
AUTOMATED CONTROL
• Connect facility infrastructure equipment with environmental sensors
ASSET MANAGEMENT
• Assign assets with drag-and-drop functionality
• Quickly calculate impact new equipment has on power and cooling requirements
Thermographic View
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