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SiteScan® Web utilizes open standards for global monitoring and alarm management of critical data center support systems. Product minimizes effects of unforeseen temperature changes and power interruptions in computer rooms, telecommunications centers, and industrial process control facilities through early problem detection and automatic notification of responsible personnel. Access to real-time monitoring, alarm, and trend information is possible via Web-enabled devices.
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Liebert Launches Web-Based Data Center Monitoring System
SiteScan(r) Web Utilizes Open Standards for Comprehensive Global Monitoring and Alarm Management of Critical Data Center Support Systems
COLUMBUS, OHIO - April 29, 2003 - Liebert(r) Corporation today announced the availability of SiteScan(r) Web, a full-featured, open standards Web-based global monitoring and alarm management system for computer support systems in business-critical facilities.
Computing and communication systems depend upon power and environmental systems for reliable operation. SiteScan Web minimizes the effects of unforeseen temperature changes and power interruptions in computer rooms, telecommunications centers and industrial process control facilities through early problem detection and automatic notification of responsible personnel. Systems supported include UPS and battery systems, static transfer switches, power distribution units, HVAC equipment, generators, fuel tanks, security access points and fire detection systems.
SiteScan Web's open architecture can easily incorporate graphical floor plans, maps or building pictures. Users can adapt SiteScan Web to their requirements using familiar components like Java, Microsoft FrontPage, and Internet Explorer; and interoperable databases like Oracle, IBM DB2 and Microsoft SQL Server. SiteScan Web utilizes open standards, including ASHRAE's BACnet and Modicon's Modbus-compatible protocols, for seamless, concurrent integration to building management systems. In addition, SiteScan Web includes enhanced trend writing tools to support preventive maintenance programs.
"Effective site monitoring is essential to maximizing uptime of critical facilities," said Steve Ziejewski, product manager for Liebert Corporation. "SiteScan Web gives stakeholders greater flexibility in how they support their critical systems, providing access to real-time monitoring, alarm and trend information from anywhere using virtually any Web-enabled device or appliance."
SiteScan Web can also play a key role in outsourced service. "SiteScan Web gives us a window into our customers' systems that is extremely valuable for more efficient, targeted service delivery," said Troy Dixon, marketing director for Liebert Global Services.
SiteScan Web capabilities include:
- Web-based monitoring, alarm management and control of a single site or multiple sites on a local, national or global basis via a browser-based GUI.
- Real-time and historical tracking of critical system performance data, helping companies map trends and manage equipment and resources effectively.
- Support for Windows 2000 and Windows XP operating systems.
- Database support for Microsoft Access, SQL Server, Oracle and others.
- Seamless connectivity and information sharing with multiple building management systems using BACnet and Modbus communications.
- Simultaneous global access to system monitoring information in local languages, including English, Chinese, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Korean and Spanish.
SiteScan Web is compatible with previous versions of SiteScan hardware. For more information about SiteScan Web and other Liebert products, visit www.liebert.com or call 1-800-877-9222.
About Liebert
Liebert is the world leader in systems that protect the availability of computers and other sensitive electronics. Liebert delivers unparalleled protection of critical systems through a complete range of power, environmental and monitoring systems that are tailored to application requirements by a network of local representatives that average better than 16 years of experience in the industry. Liebert Global Services is the world's largest service team dedicated to the maintenance and on-site repair of critical computer support systems. Liebert is a division of Emerson Network Power, one of eight businesses that comprise St Louis-based Emerson, a global technology and engineering company with sales in fiscal 2002 of $13.8 billion. For more information on Liebert, visit www.liebert.com.
SiteScan is a registered trademark of the Liebert Corporation. All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners.
