Rack solution targets branch & remote IT locations

Because standardisation is critical in locations without dedicated IT professionals on staff, the rack solution for branch locations is available in multiple standard configurations that can be tailored to meet an organisation’s specific needs. This enables remote locations to rapidly deploy managed IT infrastructure in a simple, efficient and standardised manner. The SmartCabinet enables the distributed IT infrastructure to be managed, monitored and maintained remotely, decreasing mean time to repair and significantly improving uptime independent of network health.

The integrated serial console server allows IT managers to centrally manage all IT assets and infrastructure remotely without having to dispatch support personnel or contractors. These operations are secure and network-independent with PSTN or 4G LTE capabilities and full FIPS-compliant encryption and authentication. The SmartCabinet for branch offices also takes advantage of Emerson Network Power’s expertise in power distribution and UPS systems, offering intelligent power distribution, battery health monitoring, power conditioning and battery backup. The physical security, with fully lockable cabinets, intrusion detection with remote alerting and optional surveillance, protects IT systems and infrastructure from manipulation or theft.

“While the cloud can provide fundamental IT services for remote locations, there are some activities that must be managed on-site and require local servers and IT infrastructure,” said Patrick Quirk, Vice President and General Manager, Converged Systems, Emerson Network Power. “The Emerson SmartCabinet for branch offices quickly, simply and efficiently meets those local IT needs and is the only integrated solution that includes the UPS system, rack PDU and remote access capabilities, all fully integrated and prefabricated to ensure optimal performance.”

Emerson’s SmartCabinet for branch locations is specifically compatible with and optimised for converged computing systems such as the Dell PowerEdge VRTX. “Dell is excited that Emerson will offer its SmartCabinet line with a version designed especially for deploying and supporting Dell PowerEdge VRTX. We are looking forward to working with Emerson on a solution like the SmartCabinet for VRTX that will further improve Dell’s comprehensive solution for remote and branch offices,” said Bill Rodrigues, President, North America and Global 500 Sales, Dell. “Dell and Emerson can work jointly to help customers complete their infrastructure with a rapidly deployable solution.”