– Michael Sigourney, Senior Product Specialist at AVTECH (www.avtech.com)

One of the worst issues an organization can face today is experiencing damage to their infrastructure. This scenario could result in thousands of dollars in lost revenue, productivity or important data. The #1 cause of unplanned downtime in data centers and other facilities where expensive equipment is housed continues to be temperature and/or other threatening environmental conditions including: power loss or failure, humidity, flooding, fire, intrusion or security, airflow, light and more. Because the average data center temperature will rise from the standard 68° F to over 85° F in about 8.6 minutes when a problem arises (i.e. power outage or aircon failure) the staff in charge must be alerted and take immediate action. AVTECH’s Room Alert and TemPageR products monitor for these conditions and alert users if and when a problem occurs.

After twenty years of software development, AVTECH has found themselves in the unique position of being the only true software developer in the IT & facilities environment monitoring market. This is a critical difference as hardware can be studied or copied to create similar products. However, it is the software that controls how a product works, provides the web or application interface, determines the level of reliability, and makes a product easy to understand and use for customers.

AVTECH Solutions:

PageR Enterprise (PageR) is a world leading software solution for network-wide server, device and event monitoring of multi-OS environments. PageR provides a central event console that can collect, filter and display status and event information for all server, TCP/IP, SNMP and other devices or issues on local or worldwide networks. Events, whether normal status updates or critical warnings, can be flagged to automatically and immediately trigger alert notifications to remote personnel via computers, mobile phones, email and more. PageR can even run scripts and commands or launch applications automatically when events occur.

PageR is very unique in the range of events and servers that it can monitor, from the basic “Are you there?” network pings to complex computer room environment monitoring, server or power crash detections, web page monitoring, “deep” monitoring on legacy systems, and much more. On Windows NT/2K/XP/2K3/VISTA/7 servers, any event written to an Event Log (i.e. System, Security, Application) can be used as a trigger for immediate remote notification and corrective action. PageR allows notification to individuals, groups, hierarchies, different people at different times and for different issues. Users can set up redundant methods of notification, scheduled checking, dependencies and blackout periods. And, if users need to connect to PageR remotely, like while visiting a remote work facility or from home, they can use the PageR web browser interface to make system checks or configuration changes from anywhere in the world via the internet!

Device ManageR also comes free with the purchase of any AVTECH IT & facilities environment monitoring product– TemPageR or Room Alert. Device ManageR is an all-in-one solution for discovery, management, logging, graphing, alerting and more. Complete with its unique range of features, Device ManageR runs as a Windows Service for security and is ideal for managing single or multi-unit deployments of Room Alert or TemPageR network-wide. Device ManageR automatically discovers units across the network and allows users to immediately be informed when environmental thresholds are passed (i.e. temperature too hot, power loss, humidity too high, water leak, etc.). Alerts are sent via email to mobile devices such as computers, mobile phones, BlackBerrys, iPhones, and PDA’s.

Device ManageR also allows users to automatically log sensor data for one click export, view graphed data over a user-specified amount of time with the ability to toggle between graph and sensor displays, monitor alert status for multiple units, set monitoring thresholds, set multiple IP addresses, update firmware and more. Device ManageR greatly enhances the value of Room Alert and TemPageR, making it easier for users with multiple units to discover, manage, update firmware, copy settings to multiple units, consolidate data logging and graphing, etc. Device ManageR also provides unlimited discovery of Axis Network Cameras and acts as a single interface for viewing real-time images for all cameras found on the network via a single IP address.

Room Alert 26W
Room Alert 26W is AVTECH’s most advanced hardware solution for “IT & Facilities Environment Monitoring, Alerting, Automatic Corrective Action & Wireless Sensor Monitoring”. As one of the first “wireless” environment monitoring solutions to hit the IT industry, the Room Alert 26W sets the industry standard for range of features and reliability. With the possibility to monitoring up to 86 total sensors (60 via wireless technology), the Room alert 26W allows users to monitor for computer room temperature, humidity, power, flood, room entry and much more in multiple locations while utilizing wireless sensor technology to reduce or avoid the hassle of running sensor cables. Room Alert 26W’s Wireless Sensor Hubs (WiSH) and Wireless Sensor Hub & Powered Relay’s (WiSPR) communicate via a secure, private protocol that is ZigBee compatible, allowing users the ability to monitor large numbers of sensors both indoors and out up to almost a mile away. The Room Alert 26W package allows users to log environment sensor status for immediate alert notification, historical review and graphing. Alert notifications via email, email-to-SMS, SNMP and more communicate to devices like computers, mobile phones, iPhones, BlackBerrys, pagers and PDAs. Room Alert 26W comes standard in a 1U 19″ configuration and offers an easy to use web browser interface for settings changes and viewing real-time sensor status from anywhere.

Room Alert 26W monitors environments such as phone or wiring closets, critical rack cabinets, large computer rooms or data centers, multi building facilities and facilities of all types and sizes. It is connected to the network via Ethernet and does not require a host PC for operation. WiSH and WiSPR sensors communicate directly with Room Alert 26W to monitor almost anywhere. This means inside a rack cabinet, air vent, sub floor or other location… even outside or locations where you can’t run a cable.

Room Alert 26W includes built-in sensors for temperature, humidity, power and flood. It even includes a built-in UPS to get the alerts out when a catastrophic power failure occurs. Room Alert 26W is perfect for any location, although a must when running cables may be difficult or impossible. It offers enterprise level monitoring at a reasonable price, affordable for organizations of all types and sizes, as it lists for less just $995. No other product allows so many sensors to be monitored or includes the many options available with Room Alert 26W. It will help protect valuable equipment and other important assets to minimize downtime and reduce losses if a disaster does occur. It is the environment monitor of choice for today’s most demanding IT & facilities manager.

Room Alert 26WO
Room Alert 26WO is AVTECH’s Room Alert 26W… without wireless. It is designed to monitor computer room temperature, humidity, power, flood, room entry and more in multiple locations up to 900′ away. The Room Alert 26WO package allows users to log environment sensor status for immediate alert notification, historical review and graphing. Alert notifications via email, email-to-SMS, SNMP and more communicate to devices like computers, mobile phones, iPhones, BlackBerrys, pagers and PDAs. Room Alert 26WO comes standard in a 1U 19″ configuration and offers an easy to use web browser interface for settings changes and viewing real-time sensor status from anywhere. Room Alert 26WO allows for connection of up to 26 sensors.

Room Alert 24E
Room Alert 24E is AVTECH’s advanced hardware solution for “IT & Facilities Environment Monitoring, Alerting & Automatic Corrective Action”. As one of the most popular products in the entire industry and in the Room Alert line, it is designed to monitor computer room temperature, humidity, power, room entry and more in multiple locations up to 900′ away. The Room Alert 24E package allows users to log environment sensor status for immediate alert notification, historical review and graphing. Alert notifications via email, email-to-SMS, SNMP and more communicate to devices like computers, mobile phones, iPhones, BlackBerrys, pagers and PDAs. Room Alert 24E comes standard in a 1U 19″ configuration and offers an easy to use web browser interface for settings changes and viewing real-time sensor status from anywhere.

Room Alert 24E monitors environments such as phone or wiring closets, critical rack cabinets, large computer rooms or data centers, multi building facilities and facilities of all types and sizes. Room Alert 24E is connected to the network via Ethernet and does not require a host PC for operation. It includes built-in sensors for temperature and humidity. Room Alert 24E allows for connection of up to 24 digital and switch sensors. Switch sensors can be attached to monitor for conditions such as power, flood, smoke/fire, room entry, airflow and much more.

Room Alert 11E
Room Alert 11E is one of AVTECH’s hardware solutions for “IT & Facilities Environment Monitoring, Alerting & Automatic Corrective Action”. It is designed to monitor computer room temperature, humidity, power and more in multiple locations up to 900′ away. Room Alert 11E allows users to log environment sensor status for immediate alert notification, historical review and graphing. Alert notifications via email, email-to-SMS, SNMP and more communicate to devices like computers, mobile phones, iPhones, BlackBerrys, pagers and PDAs. Room Alert 11E offers an easy to use web browser interface for settings changes and viewing real-time sensor status from anywhere. Room Alert 11E allows for up to 11 total connected sensors.

Room Alert 4E
Room Alert 4E is AVTECH’s entry-level hardware solution for “Advanced IT & Facilities Environment Monitoring, Alerting & More”. It is designed to monitor computer room temperature and other environmental conditions in multiple locations. Room Alert 4E monitors for conditions such as temperature, humidity, power, flood/water, smoke/fire, room entry, airflow, heat index and more. The Room Alert 4E package allows users to log environment sensor status for immediate alert notification, historical review and graphing. Alert notifications via email, email-to-SMS, SNMP and more communicate to devices like computers, mobile phones, iPhones, BlackBerrys, pagers and PDAs. Room Alert 4E offers an easy to use web browser interface for settings changes and viewing real-time sensor status from anywhere. Room Alert 4E includes a built-in temperature sensor and allows for connection of two (2) additional digital temperature and/or digital temperature humidity sensors, one (1) external power sensor and connection of an external light tower. Listing at just $355, it is the most cost effective environment monitor of choice for today’s most demanding IT & facilities managers.

Signal Tower Combos
AVTECH’s Signal Tower Combos include all of the same features as the Room Alert 4E with the addition of an included mounting bracket, external tower light and tower light connection cable. They are designed specifically to monitor computer room temperature and environment monitoring in multiple locations up to 900′ away, while visually and audibly alerting staff when issues or events occur.

Signal Tower Combos integrate easily with any SNMP enabled device on the network. The visual lights and audio alarms can be turned on or off via SNMP Trap or SNMP Set commands. This capability allows the Signal Tower Combos to be mounted in any location where the tower lights are highly visible and can be activated by alarms detected by the connected sensors or by other devices remotely anywhere across the network.

TemPageR
TemPageR is the world’s most popular hardware solution for “IT & Facilities Temperature Monitoring, Alerting & Automatic Corrective Action”. TemPageR was one of the first products AVTECH ever developed and has continued to hold a strong place in the market today. At just $225, it is designed to monitor computer room temperature in multiple locations. Like all AVTECH solutions, TemPageR allows users to log temperature sensor status for immediate alert notification, historical review and graphing. Alert notifications via email, email-to-SMS, SNMP and more communicate to devices like computers, mobile phones, iPhones, BlackBerrys, pagers and PDAs. TemPageR 3E offers an easy to use web browser interface for settings changes and viewing real-time sensor status from anywhere.

TemPageR includes a built-in digital temperature sensor and monitors environments such as phone or wiring closets, critical rack cabinets, large computer rooms or data centers, multi building facilities and facilities of all types and sizes. TemPageR is connected to the network via Ethernet and does not require a host PC for operation. TemPageR is a high value, low cost solution; perfect for any SMB that houses critical equipment, sensitive to temperature and the environment.

— AVTECH Software Inc. (AVTECH) of Warren, Rhode Island is a private corporation founded in 1988 that develops and manufactures hardware and software solutions designed to protect today’s advanced IT data centers and other facilities. AVTECH’s unique combination of hardware and software has led the company to become one of the fastest growing providers in the ‘IT & Facilities Environment Monitoring’ marketplace.

Current customers include every branch of the U.S. government and military, over 80% of the Fortune 1000, 37 of 50 states, all provincial governments in Canada, United Nations, Microsoft, SAP, Oracle, Google, Yahoo, Amazon.com, Apple, IBM, Hewlett Packard, UPS, Federal Express, Boston Celtics and many thousands more.