1. The Problem

The Data Center lacked a unified monitoring and control system to oversee critical infrastructure devices. Without centralized visibility into power systems, environmental controls, and equipment status across multiple protocols and devices, the facility faced challenges in maintaining optimal operating conditions, preventing downtime, and ensuring reliable performance of mission-critical systems.

2. The Solution

A comprehensive Data Center Monitoring System was developed to control and monitor 14 critical infrastructure devices. The solution integrates approximately 3,000 communication points distributed across 159 monitoring screens, with a total of 7,100 internal tags for complete facility oversight.

[Monitoring Platform]

Simple Architecture Diagram:

Fire Systems (BACnet) → 
Chillers (BACnet) →
HVAC Units (Modbus) → FrameworX Edge Gateway → FrameworX Engine → Central BMS Portal
UPS Systems (SNMP) →                                    ↓
CCTV Cameras (RTSP) →                         SQL Database & Analytics
                                                                              ↓
                                                                       Mobile Alerts & Reports

Technical Architecture:

  • Communication Protocols: SNMP, ControlLogix, Modbus, and OPC-DA

  • Infrastructure Components:

    • PLCs: 5 units

    • Energy Meters: 5 units

    • UPS Systems: 4 units

  • System Scale:

    • Communication Points: 3,000

    • Monitoring Screens: 159

    • Internal Tags: 7,100

    • Controlled Devices: 14

3. Key Enablers

  • Multi-Protocol Integration: Seamless communication across SNMP, ControlLogix, Modbus, and OPC-DA protocols

  • Comprehensive Coverage: 3,000 monitoring points providing granular visibility

  • Scalable Visualization: 159 dedicated screens for different monitoring aspects and areas

  • Critical Infrastructure Monitoring: Real-time tracking of PLCs, energy meters, and UPS systems

  • Unified Platform: Single system managing diverse equipment and protocols

4. Results

  • Established centralized monitoring and control for 14 critical Data Center devices

  • Achieved real-time visibility across 3,000 communication points

  • Unified disparate systems through multi-protocol integration

  • Enhanced operational reliability with comprehensive UPS and power monitoring

  • Delivered a scalable monitoring platform supporting critical infrastructure management

  • Improved response times to potential issues through real-time alerting and visualization

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