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Intelligent data center managementwithout the complexityFrom managing complex IT to cutting enterprisewide energyand operating costs, you face daily data center challenges.Now, get the most from your data center and simplify operationswith StruxureWare for Data Centers software. It’s an advancedTMdata center infrastructure management (DCIM) suite that givesyou the end-to-end visibility you need to optimize, operate, andmanage your data center from rack to row to room to building.The bridge between facilities and ITStruxureWare for Data Centers software providesa simple, integrated experience for many usersand groups who manage both the facility and ITinfrastructure environments, as well as executiveswho depend on their company’s data center toprovide business value. Not only does the softwaresuite streamline operational efficiencies, itenables intelligent energy management forreal OpEx savings.StruxureWare for Data Centers software applicationsare unified across three levels to give the rightinformation to the right users at the right time: Enterprise level: C-level executives can drivetheir corporate and environmental sustainabilitystrategy efficiently, choosing the best scenariothat meets their business objective to conserveenterprisewide resources. Operations level: Functional managers canoptimize operations, energy, and assets throughsmart analytical tools and planning capabilities,spanning multiple sites. Control level: Experts, on-site or remotely,can control process performance and ensurebusiness continuity in real time, while trackingenergy consumption in a highly ergonomicand secured environment.2StruxureWare for Data CentersStruxureWare for Data Centers benefits Adjust the facility’s cooling needs when theIT loads change for optimal resource use. Track your carbon and resource use tocut costs. Optimize existing data center physicalinfrastructure to reduce OpEx and delayfuture CapEx. Display, monitor, and manage Power UsageEffectiveness (PUE) across facilities/IT. Dynamic virtual machinemanagement maximizes applicationand system availability. Monitor and automate equipment forreduced costs and highest availability. Provide graphical representation of systemsfor proactive monitoring and management. Instantly calculate recommended ITinstallation locations for greater agility. Support your business process forspace and cage management formultitenant facilities.

StruxureWare for Data Centers SuiteThe StruxureWare for Data Centers software architecture is scalable andmodular to enable you to tailor the suite to your distinct business needs.ModulesBase softwareEnterpriseResource AdvisorData CenterOperationCo-location DataCenter OperationOperationsBuilding OperationData Center ExpertControlPower MonitoringExpert GoalsUser Data EntryProject & ScenariosBusiness AnalyticsEnvironmental TradingCapacityCooling OptimizeIT OptimizeIT Power ControlServer AccessChangeEnergy EfficiencyEnergy CostInsightMobileVIZORCluster/Disaster RecoveryMechanical Systems ControlFacility OptimizeSmoke Control/Fire DetectionPhysical Access ControlCCTV IntegrationElectrical Distribution IntegrationWeb Services IntegrationSecurity (Surveillance)Modbus TCP OutSNMP Device SupportGenerator TestGenerator PowerUPS PowerPower LossesOPC TunnellerSNMP ProtocolStruxureWare for Data Centers3

With StruxureWare for Data Centers software, youcan see across your data center and multiple sitesfrom server to building and, in turn, make informeddecisions related to asset utilization, capacity,resources, and energy. Multisite visibility: Get the enterprise view youneed to streamline managementThe right information at the right timeThe StruxureWare for Data Centers software suitegives each user simple, easy access to the rightinformation at the right time in order to makeinformed decisions related to resource optimization,energy management, and operational performanceand efficiency.A view that works for youThe StruxureWare Portal gives you an easy-to-read,live overview of data center operations usingwidgets and data sets. Providing an overarchingview of all other applications, it gathers the specificinformation you need to see based on your specificrole and responsibilities.4StruxureWare for Data Centers Portal: Live overview of data center operationsusing widgets and data sets

StruxureWare Resource AdvisorEnterprise energy procurement and sustainability serviceEnergy and environmental reportingat your fingertipsThis comprehensive Software-as-a-Service (SaaS)platform provides easy access to enterprisewideenergy, carbon, and other resource data, reports,and summaries. Advanced data capture capabilitiesdeliver audit-grade information; customizabledashboards enable at-a-glance performancechecks. Manage projects, make decisions, anddrive your energy management and sustainabilitystrategies with confidence.Audited, verified, and accurate dataResource Advisor combines quality assurance anddata capture capabilities into one energy and carbonmanagement solution. Enterprises that depend onaudited and verified data that other software orinternal spreadsheets can’t guarantee will appreciateResource Advisor’s uncompromising approach todata accuracy. Resource Advisor provides secureaccess to data, reports, and summaries to driveyour energy and sustainability programs.Access your dataResource Advisor’s standard features provide plentyof functionality, but some users require additionalcustomization to meet their specific needs. Wework with you to build Resource Advisor to thespecifications you prefer. You won’t pay for featuresyou won’t use, and you’ll have the ability topersonalize and configure your experience formaximum efficiency.Monitor the marketsEnergy analysts at Schneider Electric model keyfutures markets and dozens of energy index pointsacross the globe. This analysis and informationpopulates special updates aimed at keeping youwell-informed of market opportunity and market riskTMKnow your spend and usageYou and your stakeholders need accurate, timelyspend and usage information. Resource Advisordelivers a robust set of tools to help collect, analyze,and report on your cost and consumption at themacro or micro level.Control your environmental impactFacing pressure from around the globe to curbemissions and become more efficient by reducingwater consumption and waste, companies requireaccurate and timely environmental reporting.Resource Advisor allows you to establish andtrack your carbon, water, and waste footprints andcommunicate the results of your reduction effortsto key stakeholders.StruxureWare for Data Centers5

StruxureWare Data Center OperationA new level of business intelligence for your data centerWith its capability of communicating with building, enterprise, and networkmanagement systems, Data Center Operation optimizes energy and costefficiencies and aids in short- and long-term planning and provisioning ofdata center equipment and resources.Analysis, optimization, and operationsData Center Operation enables vendor-agnosticinventory management with real-time device failuresand data shown within your data center physicallayout, as well as recommendations on howto resolve issues. Extends the life cycle of the data centerthrough optimization of power, cooling,network, and space capacities. Provides dynamic cooling optimization andintelligent control. Reduces IT system energy usage throughin-depth optimization of server utilization forincreased data center performance.Make informed data center decisionsWith the ability to integrate with both SchneiderElectric and third-party equipment throughout thedata center physical infrastructure, Data CenterOperation bridges the gap between IT and facilitiesby providing complete visibility for proactivemonitoring, streamlined management, andsystem control down to the server level.Supports business planningThis application supports data center businessprocesses and strategic decision-making byallowing stakeholders to manage data centerassets, operational costs, and capital costs. Itremoves historical management silos and helpsto create energy awareness across the entiredata center physical infrastructure.This visibility enables informed decision-makingfrom a “building-to-server” perspective, which canbe enhanced by product modules and enhancementoptions to scale to specific user requirements andflexibly meet business needs.6StruxureWare for Data Centers Easily tracks and executes moves, adds,and changes of equipment in the data centerthrough the workflow management tool. Software-only server access and power cyclingfor remote management. Rack-level power capping for an optimizedperformance of server applications. Intelligent PUE/Data Center InfrastructureEfficiency (DCiE) analytics at subsystem level.

StruxureWare Data Center Operation for Co-locationA new level of business intelligence for your data centerAsset and cage space management for an optimized multitenant data center.Data Center Operation for Co-location enablesvendor-agnostic inventory management withreal-time device failures and data shown withinyour data center physical layout, as well asrecommendations on how to resolve issues.Optimizing the multitenant data centerData Center Operation for Co-location transformsthe way multitenant providers are doing businessby optimizing data center capacities and businessprocesses, which in turn frees up valuable time tofocus on developing the business. The application provides multitenant providerswith a real-time status of their current datacenter capacities, in terms of data center power,cooling, and space, and the ability to drill downfurther and identify any constraints for expansion. With cage space management, the data centeroperator can import CAD drawings, apply gridbased naming for floor mount equipment, utilizecage drawing tools and cage power modeling,and visualize the solution in 3D.VisualizationVisualize new cages during the presales phasefor planning potential new customer cages andsupporting the sales process. Data Center Operationfor Co-location extends the usage of DCIM toolsto the multitenant sales process, where it providesinstant visualization of space available for sellingto tenants, broken down by used, reserved, andavailable capacity, and identifies how much isrequired going forward. Facility maintenance is made easy through acomplete audit trail on all facility equipmentand cages, the ability to create and trackmaintenance schedules by equipment, anduse impact analysis to ensure redundancy ismaintained during maintenance. The open system integrates tenant billinginformation into the DCIM system for mappingtenant assets, providing detailed power draw,total energy footprint, and access to an instantimpact analysis at the tenant level.This expands the user group of DCIM into thefront office of the business — making it a driverfor business development.StruxureWare for Data Centers7

StruxureWare Building OperationAdvanced cooling monitoring and automation at the building levelIntegrated monitoring, control, and management of energy, lighting,fire safety, and HVAC.Save money by converging systemsBuilding Operation will provide intelligentmanagement of your building’s systems onone network — across your enterprise. Thisreduces the need for multiple systems and theirassociated hardware, software, training, andmaintenance costs.Protect people, property, and investmentsBuilding Operation ensures that your people arecomfortable and your buildings are secure. Thesystem immediately responds to any event thatfalls outside the defined optimum range.Responses include controlling equipment,emailing alarms, or displaying proper proceduresto bring the facility back into peak performance.Building Operation is compatible with our existingfield devices.Making day-to-day operations easyBuilding Operation was designed to simplify day-today operations and provide easy access to systemcritical information. Alarming, trending, scheduling,and reporting functionality are dramatically easierto use. Your facility managers can focus onoptimizing the system, rather than just maintaining it.Building Operation software is an integration platform for monitoring, control, and management ofenergy, lighting, fire safety, security, and HVAC. It isa powerful, easy-to-use platform that was engineered to ensure you have the most efficient, safe,and effectively managed buildings on the planet.8StruxureWare for Data CentersEasy to useCustomized workspaces, stunning graphicscapability, out-of-the-box functionality, and a robustonline help community make Building Operationthe most user-friendly system on the market. WithBuilding Operation WebStation, you can securelynavigate your building management interface, viewgraphics, reports, and trend charts, and managealarms on-site or from any remote location from astandard Web browser.Ready for growthBuilding Operation unique architecture and modulardesign ensures that the same robust functionalityis available to a single building or a sprawlingcampus. Building Operation will natively supportevery major communication standard in buildingautomation and security management, includingTCP/IP, LonWorks, BACnet, modbus, and Ethernet.This multilingual approach gives you the freedomto connect any equipment and the power to gatherand analyze data to maximize operational efficiency.

StruxureWare Data Center ExpertCentralized monitoring of the physical infrastructureInstant fault notification and escalation enable quick resolution of criticalinfrastructure events.Whether located in a data center, remote office, orcampus environment, Data Center Expert and theSchneider Electric power, cooling, environmental,and security devices combine to provide acomprehensive centralized monitoring solution.With Data Center Expert, power readings,environmental readings, and camera imagesfrom any site on your network are tied into acommon management platform. Images andalerts from around the company can be instantlyviewed and managed, trends analyzed, andproblems averted, providing unparalleledphysical threat management.Centralized monitoring and alertsIntegrated with Power andBuilding Management Multivendor support for monitoring any networkeddevice from any manufacturer.Integrate with Building Operation and PowerMonitoring Expert for information on the healthof critical support systems in the electrical andmechanical rooms, as well as power quality andelectrical distribution. Real-time monitoring and instant fault notificationand escalation enable quick resolution of criticalinfrastructure events.Web Services APIReady access to Data Center Expert alerts,data, reports, and trending through existingdashboards — or create custom portals forfinancial, operational, or other views.Data Center Expert is easy to use and deploywith a user-friendly interface to monitor, manage,and control the hundreds or thousands of devicesa company might have from a wide range ofmanufacturers. These devices include equipmentthat provides power, cooling, security, andenvironmental monitoring. Centralized repository of critical informationaccessible by multiple users from anywhere onthe network. Future trending for bringing new insights into yourinfrastructure’s health, planning, and budgeting. Customized alarming and escalation bydevice, rack, or location to the right peopleat the right time. Open and flexible architecture that expands withchanging business needs through additionaldevice licenses, add-on surveillance, operations,and control applications. Full software developer kit (SDK) allows formaximum flexibility through custom integrationwith other systems.StruxureWare for Data Centers9

StruxureWare Power Monitoring ExpertAdvanced power monitoring and power quality analysisSpecialized and focused power system intelligence for your entire powerdistribution infrastructure to help you move beyond business as usual.Power Monitoring Expert is a specialized powermanagement system that provides power systemintelligence for your entire data center. It enablesrelevant information sharing and user-to-usercollaboration while controlling costs.With deep insight into the operation of yourelectrical infrastructure, the system ensures yourdata center can be operated at the design levelof reliability while minimizing energy costs andmaking the most of your current assets.Power Monitoring Expert is designed to collectand manage data, helping you optimize yourdata center’s performance. It provides the rightcombination of data and analysis tools to meetthe unique needs of your data center.Decrease the number of unplanned outages Identify and track oversubscribed capacity. Identify redundancy comprised IT branch circuits.Optimize power loading of equipmentData center power distribution infrastructureis expensive and maximizing the use of thisequipment is critical for minimizing CapEx.The right information allows facility operations to: Identify power equipment maintenance needs. Perform and document regular powerequipment testing. Safely maximize the loading of power equipmentwithout compromising reliability. Perform root cause analysis on electricaldistribution system events to help reducethe probability of recurrent events. Rebalance phase loading to ensure that thefull capacity of the circuit is used.Improve the effectiveness ofmaintenance activities Identify and correct harmonic currents.Ensuring that technicians have accurate informationprior to, during, and after a maintenance activity iscritical to minimizing technician error. View real-timeelectrical distribution system data for the completemaintenance cycle.Decrease the duration of unplanned outages Quickly receive critical power system alarms. View the critical alarm history to create an actionplan to resolve the issues.Decrease your energy-related OpEx Measure and report on IT branch circuit energyusage for billing purposes. Quantify and track the cost of power losses in thepower distribution system. Track power usage effectiveness in real time andover time.10StruxureWare for Data Centers

Peace-of-mind software servicesSchneider Electric offers a comprehensive portfolio of services to protect yourinvestment, efficiency, and availability. Our software services are designed toensure your applications receive the care they need to operate at optimal levels— at all times — from installation to ongoing operations.Software installationSoftware integration Accelerates the value of your newly purchasedStruxureWare for Data Centers software via ourrepeatable industry best practices for installingand registering in accordance to manufacturerspecification. Provides planning, designs, and projectmanagement for the integration of StruxureWarefor Data Centers software into your existingsoftware or system, providing you with acustomized view into your existing applications. Ensures that all software products are installedcorrectly by a highly skilled field service engineerand are quickly ready for use in your dynamicdata center.Software configuration Configures the system quickly and precisely toemulate your unique data center, in turn allowingyou to make critical decisions that will save youtime and money.We offer comprehensivesoftware services thataccelerate the value ofyour StruxureWare forData Centers software.Software education Offers expert training to enable you to get themost from your investment by learning operationalskills and best practices for your solution. Allows you to focus on key features ofStruxureWare for Data Centers. Gives you the data you need to run an efficientdata center today, while planning for tomorrow.StruxureWare for Data Centers11

For more information Additional resourcesVisit whitepapers.apc.comView videosRead more about the technology and researchbehind StruxureWare for Data Centers.Visit tv.schneider-electric.com to watch ourStruxureWare for Data Centers videos andcustomer testimonials. Avoiding Common Pitfalls of Evaluatingand Implementing DCIM Solutions (#170). Virtualization and Cloud Computing: OptimizedPower, Cooling, and Management MaximizesBenefits (#118). Guidelines for Specification of Data CenterPower Density (#120). Allocating Data Center Energy Costs andCarbon to IT Users (#161). Estimating a Data Center’s Electrical CarbonFootprint (#66). www.youtube.com/user/SchneiderCorporate tv.schneider-electric.comRead our blogsDiscussing challenges and trends of DCIM,and inviting you to join in. 2015 Schneider Electric. All Rights Reserved. Schneider Electric, StruxureWare, and APC are trademarks owned by Schneider Electric Industries SAS or its affiliated companies.All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. www.schneider-electric.com 998-1270630 US How Data Center Infrastructure ManagementSoftware Improves Planning and CutsOperational Costs (#107). Blog.schneider-electric.com/datacenterFollow us on TwitterFor updates on all news on StruxureWarefor Data Centers. www.twitter.com/StruxureWare DCNeed additional information?Check out our web pages or DCIM supportfor answers to your questions. www.apc.com/struxureware DCIMsupport.apc.comSchneider Electric USA, Inc.Boston ONE Campus800 Federal StreetAndover, MA 01810www.schneider-electric.com July 2015

StruxureWare Data Center Operation for Co-location A new level of business intelligence for your data center. 8 StruxureWare for Data Centers Save money by converging systems Building Operation will provide intelligent . StruxureWare Data Center Expert. data center.