Atos chooses Southco’s access systems to meet its datacenter enclosure security needs.

Atos began to focus on the datacentre market two and half years ago and has been very successful due its high-performance cooling system, which consists of placing the air flow closest to the servers, instead of implementing a basic circulation from the top to the floor. However, both physical and network security and access are major concerns with regards to datacentres. Breaches of security not only cause major downtime and operational losses but also impact a company´s integrity and image in the market. Therefore, a key element in enhancing the security of a datacentre´s infrastructure is the selection of reliable, intelligent latching systems.

 

Southco´s H3-EM Electronic Locking Swinghandle is the perfect access solution to meet Atos´ security requirements. Ludovic Hamadi, head of ATOS IT business unit, explains: ¨The level of security and flexibility that H3-EM provides is unparalleled. It is possible to integrate many types of specific programming to implement security measures, and the remote monitoring feature is a key advantage. Also, if there is an electrical breakdown, the final user still has the possibility to open the door manually; no other product on the market offers this feature.¨

 

The H3-EM fulfills all of Atos´needs. It delivers efficient electronic access security to datacentre cabinets and industrial enclosures across industries. Designed as an electronic locking platform for indoor applications, the H3-EM can be combined with any access control device for a basic self-contained electronic access solution. The H3-EM´s integrated sensors detect both lock and latch status to provide local LED indication plus multiple outputs for remote monitoring. The Swinghandle provides momentary or continuous lock actuation and satisfies both single and multipoint enclosure latching needs. The ergonomic H3-EM draws minimal power and can easily be retrofitted and integrated with industry standard rack monitoring solutions. It fits industry standard panel preparations and accommodates both left and right doors. 

 

In addition to the H3-EM, Atos also utilizes Southco´s EA-K1 system with keypad. The EA-K1 Keypad Access Controller provides simplified, affordable, keyless entry to any basic electronic lock. It eliminates the need for physical key management and provides higher security with user-friendly installation and programming. The keypad integrates directly with electronic locks for a complete access management solution. The EA-K1 offers ‘plug and play’ simplicity with a programmable keypad featuring both audible and LED feedback. The keypad enables up to seven unique pass codes between four and eight digits from 99 million possible combinations.

 

Natalie Brannelly, Industry Marketing Manager for Diversified Technologies at Southco, explains: ¨It is no wonder that companies dealing with the access control operations of enclosures are looking to collaborate with specialist, market-leading partners, like Southco, when it comes to actual access hardware. At Southco, we have combined our expertise in engineered access solutions with innovative electronic latching and access for the ultimate in intelligent, secure, ergonomic access control. We provide a variety of electronic access solutions devices to suit application needs. Specifically, for datacentre enclosures, we have developed electronic latching technology that offers the most superior solution in the market place. Primarily, this is achieved by the operation of an electro-mechanical latching system through a gear motor which makes it more reliable and less-energy consuming.¨

 

Ludovic Hamadi is extremely pleased with Southco´s access solutions product range, stating: ¨Southco´s H3-EM and EA-K1 are easy to implement, highly secure and reliable, and all of our clients have been very satisfied with the results.¨Southco was the perfect partner to collaborate with in the datacentre market.¨

 

ATOS designs, develops and manufactures metal enclosure equipment for the electronics industry: cabinets, cases, racks, systems, thin sheet metal equipment, and much more. For more than 40 years, ATOS has developed indoor and outdoor enclosure solutions to satisfy all requirements of the electronics industry: standard, adapted standard, specific, or custom-made. Resolutely customer-oriented, ATOS serves both the civilian and military telecommunications and transport (aerospace, railways, aviation, maritime) markets, in the fields of data processing and electronics.