Panduit Physical Infrastructure Manager (PIM ) Software Platform

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1 Panduit Physical Infrastructure Manager (PIM ) Software Platform

2 Manage the Entire Data Center, View Critical Dashboards, and Enable Logical Systems Panduit s Physical Infrastructure Manager (PIM ) Software Platform is a physical infrastructure management system for tracking the allocation and utilization of critical IT assets within your data center and throughout today's fast-paced enterprise. The Panduit platform lays the foundation for effective Data Center Infrastructure (DCIM) through accurate and timely dashboards and documentation of these physical assets, improved visibility into asset moves, adds, and changes (MACs), and process-driven integration with applicable management systems. Working with PanView iq (PViQ ) System Hardware and select third-party devices, PIM provides an end-to-end physical to logical view of your data center and enterprise. This helps you reduce the time from receipt of asset to deployment, and allows you to reclaim, repurpose, and redeploy assets effectively. Unlike manual recordkeeping, PIM centralizes the collection, representation, and dashboarding of a rich set of asset attributes such as connectivity, space/port availability, and power/environmentals. This ensures that your physical infrastructure supports mission-critical applications, enabling effective optimization of your data center s space, power, and cooling resources. Is Your Physical Infrastructure Ready to Meet the Changing Needs of Your Data Center? As data center consolidation, server virtualization, and automation become more widely adopted to increase data center efficiency and agility, the elements of power, cooling, asset utilization, and connectivity become very important factors for operating data centers. This makes physical infrastructure management tools, in conjunction with existing system software management tools, critical to support the changing needs of your data center. Whether the aim is to reduce the risk of network, systems, and applications downtime, reduce operational costs, support Information Technology Information Library (ITIL) and Information Technology Service (ITSM) initiatives, increase sustainability, or ensure regulatory compliance with service level agreements (SLAs), the adoption of data center infrastructure management tools is coming of age and is expected to grow rapidly over the next few years. Maintaining real-time monitoring, dashboard visualization, management, and reporting of key attributes across speed, power, cooling, and provisioning, as well as the underlying physical infrastructure, is a vital step in this evolution. Panduit's data center infrastructure management (DCIM) solutions provide accurate, automated, and centralized physical infrastructure visibility to help network stakeholders achieve service-oriented goals. These tools, dashboards, and reports enable you to make informed decisions to meet the demanding needs around capacity planning, remote management, and end-to-end service level agreements. This means that real-time information about connectivity, power usage, thermal and environmental conditions, and space is now at your fingertips to provide complete data center infrastructure management. Whether you are building a new data center, or looking to better manage your existing data center environment, Panduit has a solution. 2 visit

3 Leverage the Information Needed to Make Meaningful Operational Decisions Research shows that half of all network problems arise from issues in the physical infrastructure. Yet the physical infrastructure is largely overlooked. Without real-time monitoring and visibility into dense physical layer connectivity and related data center infrastructure information, enterprises are vulnerable to a number of risks such as unnecessary downtime and underutilized resources. Panduit provides complete visibility of the data center and extended enterprise through intelligent devices, software-based automation, pre-defined dashboards and reports, change management, and related documentation that integrates with higher-level network management and service desk platforms. This combined approach helps optimize data center operations as enterprises embark on server virtualization, and private and public cloud computing initiatives. The PIM Software Platform is an enterprise class, DCIM tool that combines connectivity management data and dashboards with asset tracking, allocation, and utilization information, enabling you to reclaim and repurpose IT assets effectively. PIM centralizes the collection and visual representation of a rich set of asset attributes, such as connectivity, space/port availability, and power/environmentals, to ensure that your physical infrastructure supports mission-critical applications, and enables effective optimization of your data center s space, power, and cooling resources. We are implementing Panduit s Physical Infrastructure Manager (PIM ) Software to extend our 'green' infrastructure through automatic discovery and tracking of our IT assets, monitoring of our physical network connections, and reporting on power utilization throughout our campus. W. van de Pasch, Technical Services Manager, Xerox Netherlands The PIM Software Platform offers visibility into: Process documentation of IT assets, moves, adds, and changes (MACs) Power consumption, temperature, and humidity measurement of active equipment Centralized monitoring of IT assets through a single platform Underutilized assets and resources Unauthorized patch field changes Potential physical network security breaches Root cause analysis of physical network problems Capacity limits Panduit s modular approach to delivering DCIM functionality enables you to customize the solution to meet the needs of your organization both now and in the future. Process-driven integration with your current network management and service desk platforms, delivers a streamlined interface to support management of IT assets with related attributes and physical infrastructure components of your data center and extended enterprise. Panduit s Physical Infrastructure Software solution is represented in the diagram on the following page. visit 3

4 EXISTING IT SYSTEMS PIM Software Function and Architecture Event P R O C E S S I N T E G R AT I O N L AY E R Ticketing Trouble F U N C T I O N L AY E R Asset Tracking, Allocation, and Utilization Power Monitoring Order Work Connectivity CAPACITY A C PLANNING N N Environmental Monitoring PLATFORM LAYER Data Exchange Remote Floor Plan and Rack View Event Notifications DISCOVERY Dashboard END USER Physical Logical Virtual Network IP Virtual Machine Other Reporting THIRD-PARTY INTELLIGENT DEVICES PANDUIT INTELLIGENT DEVICES Process Integration Layer Enables PIM Software to interact and interoperate with an existing IT system's infrastructure to enable such activities as event management, trouble ticketing, and work order. Event Allows for the collection and correlation of physical layer events, including device and location attributes, and forwarding that enriched data through IT event management systems. Trouble Ticketing Leverages information and device attributes from the physical layer to create trouble tickets in IT service desk systems. Work Order Enables scheduling, authorizing, reviewing, and executing physical layer management tasks under change management systems. Function Layer Supports business processes that manage various elements of the physical infrastructure. This layer contains a suite of modules that support the monitoring and management of power and environmentals, connectivity management, tracking, and utilization of IT assets, and capacity planning. Connectivity Provides real-time monitoring and management of all patch field connectivity for active and passive devices, including intelligence-enabled PViQ Patch Panels. Power Monitoring Monitors and catalogs performance and energy consumption over user-defined periods for enhanced system management and reliability. Environmental Monitoring Monitors and catalogs performance and temperature/humidity information over user-defined periods for enhanced system management and reliability. Asset Tracking, Allocation, and Utilization Notifies users when a device is connected or disconnected from the active network; enables on-and off-network IT asset tracking and utilization through automatic detection and reporting, with supplemental asset details available via manual data entry. Capacity Planning Aggregates key physical infrastructure elements for a holistic view of asset utilization, available space, power, and environmentals to enable optimal allocation of resources based on capacity profiles and predictive planning based on trending and analysis. Platform Layer Incorporates key technologies and subsystems to support the applications in the function layer that include network discovery, event management, remote management, and general visualization at the floor level and cabinet level. Remote Enables the visibility and management of the physical layer of multiple locations from a centralized system. Data Exchange Bi-directionally exchanges data between PIM Software and other significant applications in the customer environment. Floor Plan and Rack View Provides an interactive top-view of the data center, enhanced with the graphical representation of infrastructure capacity, including available space, ports, power, and thermal information. Event Offers a comprehensive auditable log of physical layer events, traps from network equipment and associates the event to its exact physical location. Notifications Enables customizable notifications of alarms and events, including threshold violations and unauthorized changes. Reporting Leverages the relational database to quickly produce accurate documentation on multiple aspects of the physical infrastructure. Offers immediate insight into user activity, system performance, and ability to track compliance according to company policy. Dashboard Provides visibility into operational metrics including crucial parameters needed to manage a data center - power, space, connectivity and asset tracking through a number of pre-defined and custom dashboards with the ability to define reports and dashboards using an extensive array of data visualization components such as gauges, charts, and dials. Discovery Uncovers active networking components, the number of ports in a device as well as the connectivity to other devices in the network; virtual machine correlation to a physical host, MAC, and IP data of on-network devices. 4 visit

5 Panduit s Physical Infrastructure Manager Software Platform The PIM Software Platform is comprised of an enterprise class suite of software modules that work seamlessly with PViQ System Hardware and select third-party devices that enable tracking the allocation and utilization of critical IT assets within your data center and throughout your enterprise. The PIM Base Module Whether an enterprise is looking to add intelligence about connectivity data or power and environmental data, it all starts with the Base, which serves as the required foundation for all of the individual software modules. Included with this module are system administration, location management, event management, networking discovery, reporting, and rack-level and room-level elevation views. Real-time reporting is built into all PIM Modules, documenting items such as patch field configuration changes and asset movements at all times and automatically updating database information. This information, as well as detailed reports on power utilization, environmental conditions, and space utilization, allows IT managers to automate and generate standard and customizable auditable reports that may be used to assist compliance with corporate and industry regulations and to support energy conservation goals and other sustainable IT initiatives. PIM Software Platform Mitigate business risks Drive operational advantages and sustainability benefits Reduce OPEX and CAPEX Optimize capacity management Support centralized, remote management Deliver a single pane of glass to drive efficiency PIM Asset Module The PIM Asset Module provides benefits around active asset tracking and utilization through automatic detection and reporting, with supplemental asset details available via manual data entry and data import. This module also notifies users when a device is connected or disconnected from the active network. This module also provides you with accurate and dynamic representation of your IT assets across the full lifecycle through automated documentation and processes in support of ITIL and ITSM initiatives. Through analytics and reporting, PIM enables you to reclaim, repurpose, and redeploy assets more effectively, while at the same time optimizing the utilization of valuable space, power, and cooling resources as well as network port capacities. Asset Tracking, Allocation, and Utilization On-and off-network tracking of active devices Ability to add supplemental devices Customizable asset definitions Additionally, this module collects and consolidates critical IT asset attributes, including location, connectivity, power, and environmental information, in order to maximize utilization of IT resources and support real-time views into current and future capacity allocation. visit 5

6 Connectivity Automated documentation of connectivity Provisionless interconnect to all network devices Elimination of serial task implementation and re-provisioning Secure violation visibility Workflow Power Outlet Unit Monitoring Power measurement and thresholds monitoring of temperature and humidity levels Central management of multiple POUs Automated documentation of power utilization and of environmental data Trending analysis and visualization of multiple environmental inputs Dashboards and Reports Instant snapshots of data center metrics with dashboard-style presentation Rapidly create and view multiple representations of power, space, connectivity, and asset tracking data Pre-defined dashboards and reports provide an at-a-glance perspective of an operational scenario Filter data displayed in the report in real-time to refine or isolate the data set as needed PIM Connect Module The PIM Connect Module provides real-time monitoring and management of all patch field connectivity to capture planned and unplanned changes. This module also has a multi-select, fast-opening flexible location tree for customized topology creation, providing intelligent interconnect to active and passive devices. When used with PViQ Patch Panels, Intelligence Modules, and PViQ Patch Cords, this module provides guided moves, adds, and changes, as well as guided patch cord tracing. PIM Dashboards and Reports Module The PIM Dashboards and Reports Module provides advanced visibility into operational metrics that include critical parameters needed to manage a data center power, space, connectivity, and asset tracking through a number of pre-defined dashboards and reports. Users have the ability to define custom reports and dashboards using an extensive array of data visualization components such as gauges, charts, and dials. This module provides the ability to filter data in real-time to refine or isolate the data set as needed. Instantly access, analyze, and drill down through a wealth of information for effective decision-making. PIM Power Module The PIM Power Module enables power measurement and threshold monitoring of temperature and humidity levels within a data center and the extended enterprise. This module also provides power and environmental specific reports associated with the management of intelligence-enabled PanView iq (PViQ ) Power Outlet Units (POUs) with environmental sensors, as well as select third-party POUs. This module monitors and catalogs performance and energy consumption and environmental conditions over user-defined periods for enhanced system management and reliability. PIM Integration Modules Integration with third-party applications through Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) allows PIM Software to augment existing network management systems and service desks for complete end-to-end management of network elements. 6 visit

7 Part of Panduit s End-To-End Intelligent Data Center Solutions Panduit s Physical Infrastructure Manager (PIM ) Software Platform is a critical part of Panduit s Intelligent Data Solutions, which embody the next wave of systems integration and risk management by aligning and harmonizing critical systems to support the delivery of secure, energy-efficient, always-on, real-time data and services. The five key pillars of Panduit s Intelligent Data Center Solution include: Data Center Advisory Services offering expertise to provide a reliable and scalable physical infrastructure that delivers operational flexibility to reduce costs, improve scalability, and meet future requirements by laying a strong foundation for migration to next generation solutions, mitigating risks surrounding consolidation and virtualization, and achieving greater energy and real-estate efficiency. Intelligent Software and Intelligent Hardware Appliances providing complete data center infrastructure management (DCIM) through monitoring and management of critical physical layer resources (including IT asset tracking, allocation, and utilization), power usage, available space for expansion, and connectivity. Energy Efficient Cabinets offering modular designs that improve cooling conservation for greater thermal management and deliver accessibility, flexibility, and effective space utilization. High Speed Data Transport (HSDT) Copper and Fiber Cabling Systems offering ease of deployment and proven performance to ensure availability, reliability, and scalability of mission-critical systems. Physical Infrastructure Foundation includes all critical systems, such as pathways, zone cabling, routing, grounding, labeling, and identification and more, that support an intelligent data center and ensure reliability, agility, and security to drive business advantages and overall success. The versatile Panduit Wyr-Grid Cable Tray Routing System is engineered to route and support high densities of data and power cables. Panduit's full range of overhead and underfloor cable routing systems manage and protect fiber optic and copper cabling systems, as well as power cabling, to enhance reliability and flexibility in the data center. visit 7

8 Real-World Solutions With a proven reputation for excellence and innovation, Panduit and our partners work with you to overcome challenges and implement real-world solutions that create a competitive business advantage. Panduit offers the broadest range of solutions, from data centers and intelligent buildings to manufacturing operations, to help you build a smarter, unified business foundation. Technology Leadership Panduit develops innovative physical infrastructure solutions that meet the rapidly changing needs of our clients, from hardware and software to advisory services. This commitment is supported by investment in advanced research, solutions-focused product development, world-class manufacturing, and collaboration with customers at the forefront of technology. Partner Ecosystem Our best-in-class partner ecosystem offers a comprehensive portfolio of services that span the project lifecycle, from planning and design to delivery, deployment, maintenance, and operation. Panduit business partners distributors, and certified architects, consultants, engineers, designers, system integrators, and contractors are qualified to help you achieve your objectives and realize predictable and measurable results. Strategic Alliances Panduit cultivates long-term strategic alliances with industry leaders, including Cisco Systems, EMC, IBM, and Rockwell Automation, to develop, optimize, and validate solutions for our customers. This investment in people and resources helps solve our customers greatest business challenges. Panduit Corp. World Headquarters Tinley Park, IL cs@panduit.com US and Canada: Europe, Middle East, and Africa: Latin America: Asia Pacific: Global Business Commitment Panduit is committed to delivering a consistently high level of quality and service the world over. With a presence in more than 100 countries, local Panduit sales representatives and technical specialists offer guidance and support that bring value to your business. Our global supply chain, which includes manufacturing, customer service, logistics, and distribution partners, provides prompt response to your inquiries and streamlines delivery to any worldwide destination. Sustainability With a commitment to environmental sustainability, Panduit develops and implements solutions that protect, replenish, and restore the world in which we live. This commitment is demonstrated by Panduit s LEED Gold certified World Headquarters, leveraging the Unified Physical Infrastructure SM approach to enable convergence of critical building systems to drive energy efficiency and ongoing operational improvement Panduit Corp. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Printed in the U.S.A. SA-PVCB24 REPLACES WW-PVCB21 1/2012