Compaq Console Management Controller
The Console Management Controller (CMC) offers one model, part number
General Description
The CMC is a
A number of sensors can be connected to the CMC to monitor temperature, humidity, smoke, mechanical shock/vibration, and security. With the proper setup, the system can:
■Monitor voltage within the rack.
■Monitor temperature within the rack
■Monitor humidity levels in the rack.
■Detect whether rack doors are open or closed.
■Detect someone tampering with the rack.
■Detect smoke within the rack.
■Remotely lock and unlock the rack doors.
The system can be programmed with thresholds for the sensors to trigger alarms, and programmed to take action on those alarms. For example, from the Console, the CMC can be programmed to turn the rack fans on when the rack temperature is too warm or turn the rack fan assemblies off if smoke is detected. Should an unauthorized person attempt to enter the rack, the system may sound an audible alarm, send an alert message to the Console, send an