ENVIROMUX
®
Series
ENVIROMUX-16D
Quick Installation Guide
The ENVIROMUX-16D Server Environment Monitoring System (ENVIROMUX) is designed to monitor, from a remote location, the
critical environmental conditions in cabinets and rooms containing servers, hubs, switches and other network components. The
ENVIROMUX-16D monitors the internal temperature and humidity of the unit, giving readings that can be used as an estimate for
the conditions of other nearby rack components. Additionally, it is capable of monitoring a maximum of 16 external sensors
(available from NTI) and up to 8 additional contact-type sensors (often called open-collector, contact-closure, relay-style, normal-
open, or normal-closed). Specifically, the external sensors sold by NTI will monitor temperature and humidity, and detect smoke,
motion, vibration, glass breaking, a door opening, and detect the presence of water on a flat surface (such as the floor). The
temperature and humidity sensors will provide current readings as well as alerts when thresholds are exceeded. The remainder of
the sensors will simply provide alerts.
Remote monitoring is provided via a 10/100BaseT Ethernet web interface. The user is able to specify parameters for all
monitored signals. When a sensor exceeds the configured threshold, the unit will signal an alert. Alert methods include email,
SNMP traps, web-page alerts, and visual indicators (LEDs). Support for text messaging (with the connection of an external GSM
modem) is also provided.
Installation
1. Mount the ENVIROMUX to a rack.
2. Connect the ENVIROMUX to the Ethernet for maximum remote system management using the “ETHERNET” port and
CAT5/5e/6 patch cable.
3.
For limited local system control via RS232 connect a terminal to the “Console” port using the USB Male Type A-to-Male Type
B cable provided. (Install drivers as instructed on page 24 of the manual.)
4.
Connect the power cord and power ON the ENVIROMUX.
Typical Application
