PatchView+™

The Next GenerationAutomated Infrastructure Management Solution

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The Challenge: Physical Network Infrastructure is Vital to Business Yet More Difficult to Manage With the rise of global online business, communication networks and data centers are becoming increasingly vital to the success of organizations, and are constantly required to increase output while maintaining stability and reliability, since every minute of downtime translates into lost earnings.

Maintaining network infrastructure, however, is increasingly difficult: as data centers become larger and more geographically distributed, they pose a major burden on IT budgets and are a challenge to manage and maintain manually.

Manual network maintenance is labor intensive and error prone; and since most downtime stems from errors in the physical network, manual maintenance may also contribute to the occurrence of downtime.

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The Answer: PatchView+ Automated infrastructure ManagementPatchView+ is the next-generation Automated Infrastructure Management solution (AIM) from RiT Tech, the inventors of AIM.

PatchView+ brings real-time visibility, monitoring and control of all network physical-layer components; identifying points of failure in real time before they escalate; automating work processes and eliminating manual errors; provisioning new equipment and enabling full utilization of all IT assets - down to the last port.

Support for Interconnect TopologyPatchView+ is the first AIM solution to truly support interconnect topology, as well as cross-connect and mixed network topologies. So IT managers can deploy it for optimal management and control in any type of network – now or in the future.

What PatchView+ Does for your Network:

• Reduced network downtime and improved output.

• Increased work efficiency and elimination of errors.

• Support for interconnect topology.

• Reduced power consumption.

• Lower management and technician overhead.

• Optimized utilization of infrastructure.

Support for Interconnect Network Topology

PatchView+ is the industry’s first IIM solution to truly support mixed interconnect, cross-connect and combined topologies, as well as combined copper and fiber cabling. PatchView+ supports future Ethernet protocols (including 1/10/40/100 Gbps over copper and fiber respectively).

New Architecture that Saves on Space and Power

PatchView+ requires Zero U of rack space to support an unlimited number of ports, which means major reduction in the number of panels inside the rack and reduced power, cooling and space consumption. Fewer components also mean fewer points of failure.

A Comprehensive Real-Time View of the Entire Network Infrastructure

The IP Discovery Module creates a visual map of the complete network that is updated in real-time: from building and floor level, down to cabinet, rack, device and port level. The map includes device location, IP and MAC address, host name and type, as well as precise links between devices, switches and ports.

Monitoring and Alerting

PatchView+ continuously monitors the network, including all physical connections and environment sensors; sending proactive alarms on any threshold deviations or a compromise of pre-defined rules.

Detailed Reports

PatchView+ generates detailed reports, alerts and notifications according to pre-set rules, providing vital information on a wide array of network variables such as switch utilization, connectivity, work orders and more.

Automated Work Orders

PatchView+ generates automated guided work orders with a mobile application and light indicators to rack and panel; so technicians can get to the right place in minimum time and update upon completion with zero manual errors.

Equipment utilization

PatchView+ checks equipment utilization, such as switches and panel ports, so managers can ensure that all ports on current switches are utilized before investing in additional expensive equipment.

PatchView+: The Next Generation Automated Infrastructure Management Solution

Provisioning, Asset Management and Support for Network Changes

The PatchView+ automatic provisioning module optimizes placement of IT equipment according to space, power and cooling variables for effective lifecycle management and planning, including “what if” scenarios and simulation of potential changes.

Improved Network security

The “Unauthorized Device” feature designates specific devices to ports and generates alerts in case of attempted unauthorized connects/disconnects to the ports. In addition, the patented ID Key detects attempts at unauthorized connections to IT assets such as servers and switches.

PatchView+ also complements application security solutions, providing the physical location of the infected device and helping IT staff zero-in quickly on security threats.

Strong Integration with External Applications

PatchView+ integrates seamlessly with external applications such as building management systems, IT systems and billing systems, using an easily deployable SDK.

Environment Monitoring

Environment sensors provide real-time monitoring and alerting to climate deviations at the rack level, so managers can be alerted to equipment overheating and other malfunctions before damage is done.

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Network SecurityThe PatchView+ ID Key which enables PatchView+ to track network devices in real time, also detects attempts at unauthorized connections to devices such as switches and servers.

A RiT customer commented, “If an unauthorized user tries to connect to one of our servers, panels or switches anywhere in the world, or hook up an unauthorized device - we know about it immediately.

“How much is this worth to me? Well, how much is our customers’ confidential information – in fact all my business information – worth to me?”

PatchView+ Features

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The link information is then gathered by the XpedITe AIM Module that uses it to provide various services such as mapping the network, alerts, reports and more.

This functionality is achieved with the PatchView+ patented Smart ID Key that resides in the switch port and stores the link information.

The PatchView+ patented technology provides a designated ID number to every IP active equipment port located in the IT cabinets.

This enables to identify and track any patching changes made to the network, regardless of vendor or connection methodology (through support for RJ-45, LC or MPO connector interface).

XpedITe Platform AIM Module XpedITe is the only system in the market which gives a real solution that truly connects infrastructure and network in one platform, while fully automating and optimizing its daily operation.

XpedITe Features:

• Real-time management for better control

• Real-time visibility into every component of the infrastructure

• Easy accessibility to data already captured at the device level, giving rise to new insights and capabilities

• One platform unites and controls the entire business

• Reduces system downtime

• Guarantees optimal performance

• Increased efficiency and automation

• Preserve and actualize what is working well

• Evolve in a controlled, gradual process to fully automated and integrated processes (Data Center, IT & facility)

• Optimize your business through intelligent automation of all processes - increased up time, reduced costs and errors

• Clean, easy-to-read dashboards and reports

• Usability through straight forward, self-explanatory UI

• Simplicity and agility

• Easy management and operation

• Fast and easy deployment

• Short learning curve

• Control and ease-of use

• One point-of-control

PatchView+ Business Case

Worldwide deployment and support services, with the RiT extensive partner network.

The best solution on the market, with support for the future network.

Reduced costs through improved network utilization, better planning and lower maintenance overhead.

Reduced downtime and disruption to network.

Increases the network’s ability to support critical business processes.

How PatchView+ Works

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Ensuring Full Utilization of AssetsSometimes a single AIM function deployed once can save the organization more than the total investment in AIM.

A large international university deploying PatchView+ ran the automated device-tracking feature that discovers lost or “orphaned” equipment.

As a result they discovered that 40% of their switch-ports were not being used: an array of hundreds of switches costing over $500,000 was not being fully utilized.

With PatchView+ they were able to locate the vacant ports, postponing a planned procurement of additional expensive switches.

Using PatchView+ for Billing A RiT customer integrated PatchView+ with its Oracle Services System in order to enable accurate billing of business units.

• The Oracle system sends out work order requests to PatchView+ for technicians to service the business units.

• PatchView+ generates the work orders for the technicians.

• Once the work orders are completed, PatchView reports back to Oracle.

• Oracle bills the business units for the labor and for added network connections.

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PatchView+ Hardware

PatchView+ Hardware supports cross-connect and interconnect network topologies, as well as copper, fiber and mixed solutions rated at 10 Gbps or 40/1000 Gbps, requiring 0U (Zero U) of rack space for an unlimited number of ports.

PatchView+ Hardware also includes the patented Smart ID Key technology for identifying link information and is designed with a minimum number of components to maintain simplicity, ease of installation and deployment.

PatchView+ Hardware Features:

• True support for the interconnect environment.

• Supports combined cross-connect and interconnect network topologies.

• Patented Smart ID Key stores useful link information utilized by other system components (such as switch, rack, cable type, and revision level).

• Rack light indicators and panel LED lights point technician to exact location.

• LED signaling of make/break status.

• High-end smart copper and fiber management frames and cassette trays.

• Zero-U Collector installation.

• Support for environmental controllers and sensors.

• High security.

• Auto-detection/registration of newly added or moved collectors/patching frames.

• Audible alert for unauthorized make/break operations.

PatchView+ Environment Controller:

Connects the PatchView+ controller to temperature and humidity sensors. Supports also rack-indicating flashing beacons.

PatchView+ Hardware Components:

PatchView+ Copper Frame:

A cost-effective panel that supports both interconnect and cross-connect topologies.

PatchView+ Copper Patch Cord:

High performance category 6A cord supporting 1 and 10 Gbps.

PatchView+ Fiber Trays:

A special modular design supporting mixed cross-connect and interconnect topology. Available in single and multi-mode.

PatchView+ Fiber Cords:

A high performance fiber cord supporting multi-mode and single-mode applications.

PatchView+ Card:

A pluggable device that supports physical network identification on interconnect and cross-connect topologies. Automatically detects and reads up to 24 smart ID devices present on each copper or fiber tray.

PatchView+ Collector:

Provides communication between the PatchView+ Cards and the network system. New architecture saves on ports in the main switch and supports cascading architecture for unlimited network growth.

PatchView+ Hardware Architecture

PatchView+ MPO MPO Panel:

A high performance fiber cord supporting multi-mode and single-more applications.

XpedITe PatchView+ Software Features:

Automatic Detection of IP Assets and Assignment – XpedITe Patchview+ automatically discover all IP devices in the network including;

PCs, IP phones, printers, switches and other IP equipment and assign their locations, down to the exact room and cubicle, in real time.

Device information - XpedITe Patchview+ provides information about the MAC id, IP and Host Name of the IP devices connected to

the network.

Automatic tracing – XpedITe Patchview+ detect devices and also track the devices when they move from one location to another in

real time.

Complete link information - XpedITe Patchview+ provides end to end link information (from switch port up to the end device) in

graphical format, providing full end-to-end visibility and automatic updates of new locations when moves occur.

Alerts on Connectivity changes – XpedITe Patchview+ report any changes on patching information in real time through physical

verification only and not through any other method.

Real time view of Communication Racks – XpedITe Patchview+ provide information of the rack layout in graphical view and allow

interaction with displayed information in real time (e.g. lighting an LED over a panel port remotely) for remote site management.

LED guidance based Scheduled Work Orders – XpedITe Patchview+ provides capability to create and assign work orders to

technicians.

Create, assign and monitor the status of any work order to any technician.

Warn of a mismatch between requested activity and real status through ongoing scanning activity and LED

guidance.

Automatic database update upon completion of task.

Utilization Module – XpedITe Patchview+ collect information of the activity at each switch port & identify unused switch ports via

SNMP communication.

GUI – XpedITe Patchview+ is a web based GUI application which allows creating any custom made switch of any vendors, with real

images from the switch manufacturer. The switch is then managed by SNMP and provide graphical link of switch connectivity to every

component in the channel.

Graphical View - XpedITe Patchview+ allow to work with floor plans and support any floor diagrams in different formats helps to

identify geographical locations of each asset in the entire network down to each room, hall, cubicle and desk in the enterprise. The

connectivity links between buildings, floors, racks can also be seen in a graphical links.

3D view of Racks - XpedITe Patchview+ provides 3 Dimensional view of racks and cabinets allowing user to see components from the

rear side, left and right side, top etc.

GIS - XpedITe Patchview+ provides Geographic information (GIS) of customer location and premises with Google maps and baidu to

see customer information like buildings and its location.

Enhanced Security – XpedITe Patchview+ helps to identify between unauthorized and authorized changes on the network connectivity

and send alerts accordingly.

Power down time - In case any changes are made to the network (patching) during a planned (power) down time, XpedITe Patchview+

register and report the changes and update the system.

Database - XpedITe Patchview+ will use SQL database to store information and provides easy integration. XpedITe communicate and

exchange data with other system using of standard protocols and database formats (e.g. SNMP, SQL).

Alerts – XpedITe Patchview+ shows and send alerts through email, SMS and pop-up messages in Dashboard.

Customized Reports – XpedITe Patchview+ provides complete Fault Summary with customizable log files to generate reports.

Provide printed reports and information

Allow users to query selected data

Display information in a tabular or graphic format

Option to export information to external files and systems

Device detection - XpedITe Patchview+ automatically discovers devices through SNMP scanning of network switches and also

automated through SNMP traps

Secure Links - The XpedITe AIM solution provides capability to detect critical servers by SNMP and ICMP and generate alerts or test

the network connectivity status.

Power & Thermal Telemetries - Utilizing Intel Technology- The Power & Thermal Telemetries module monitors in real-time the

actual data of power, health and inlet temperature and provides high value power management features that address power and thermal

issues challenging IT organizations. Each device becomes an IoT sensor that collects data and provides a server-level telemetry that is

critical for business operation and optimization..

Port Status - Information like Ports in use, Ports Available, Ports Reserved, Ports Connected, Ports not connected are shown with

different colors indicating its status.

Remote Sites - 24/7 monitoring of remote sites network links and verify network availability all the time.

Remote DB - The XpedITe software can work with local and remote SQL and manage sites remotely.

Location Based User Access - The XpedITe AIM provide permission to access the customer information based on location. If there is

multiple location, then the user from respective location can access and see the information relevant to them/location.

Unique ID for terminal equipment – XpedITe can electronically tag any network equipment such as network printer, servers, IP Camera,

desktop, switches, modems, etc.

What If Analysis - The XpedITe AIM analyze the scenario of power failure in graphical manner and the power failure amplification on

the terminal equipment.

Rack Capacity Management - The XpedITe AIM provides rack capacity and utilization including:

Total rack space and occupied rack space

Total number of available IIM panel ports

Total number of non-IIM panel ports

Total number of switch ports and “switch utilization”

Real Time Change Management Control and Notifications-

Real time tracking of authorized and unauthorized patching activities

Generation of move, add, change work orders

Providing means for retrieval of work orders at racks with IIM equipment using port LEDs, tablet

Automated tracking of work order completion

Scheduled work order and work order history

Monitoring and alerting on connected information

Physical link – XpedITe manage and monitor Physical link of port type including copper and fiber.

Real time power information – XpedITe integrate IP power strips to get information of the power being consumed in the racks in

real time.

Real time environmental information Data collection – Temperature, Humidity sensors, door access sensors, etc can be

integrated to XpedITe AIM modules.

Network provisioning – Movement of devices to a new location by verifying the network availability and creating a work order of

operation.

Power and space provisioning – Based on the information of network provisioning, space available in the racks and the real time power

being consumed, XpedITe automatically provision any new device in a datacenter and provide the required work order by simple drag

and drop operation.it handle multiple provisioning operations

Intrusion detection - Report any unauthorized MAC outside the white list of MACs allowed on the site and block switch ports

automatically on intrusion detection depending on the critical nature of the location.

Wireless devices - when access points broadcast the devices., XpedITe detect access points (WAP) and the devices connected to it.

Integration to 3rd party XpedITe AIM - a comprehensive open-ended solution for easy integration to any 3rd party XpedITe AIM or

in-house solution.

User Licenses – Multi user access with unlimited user access license.

Rack indication: XpedITe PatchView+ with Rack indicators helps in identifying the racks in which the two ends of the patch cord are

connected in in different racks.

Compliance: The solution compatible with:

ISO IEC 18598 AIM

TAI TR421

For more information please contact us at: mkt@rittech.com or view our website: www.rittech.com

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