Hello,

What environmental sensors are people using in server/data rooms to monitor temp/humidity? I'm looking for suggestions to monitor 3 distinct rooms with multiple notification routes.

Best, Dave

Jakarta is the business! And pretty affordable! Woohoo! ------Original Message------ From: David Bertram Sender: studiosysadmins-discuss-bounces@studiosysadmins.com To: SSA Discuss ReplyTo: SSA Discuss Subject: [SSA-Discuss] environmental sensor monitor suggestions Sent: 26 Jul 2010 15:40

Hello,

What environmental sensors are people using in server/data rooms to monitor temp/humidity? I'm looking for suggestions to monitor 3 distinct rooms with multiple notification routes.

Best, Dave

I like WeatherGoose by IT Watchdogs.

• Brian

On Jul 26, 2010, at 7:40 AM, David Bertram wrote:

Hello,

What environmental sensors are people using in server/data rooms to
monitor temp/humidity? I'm looking for suggestions to monitor 3
distinct rooms with multiple notification routes.

Best, Dave

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apc/netbots here.

-g

On Jul 26, 2010, at 10:40 AM, David Bertram wrote:

Hello,

What environmental sensors are people using in server/data rooms to monitor temp/humidity? I'm looking for suggestions to monitor 3 distinct rooms with multiple notification routes.

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APC has some good ones.

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-----Original Message----- From: studiosysadmins-discuss-bounces@studiosysadmins.com [mailto:studiosysadmins-discuss-bounces@studiosysadmins.com] On Behalf Of David Bertram Sent: Monday, July 26, 2010 10:41 AM To: discuss@studiosysadmins.com Subject: [SSA-Discuss] environmental sensor monitor suggestions

Hello,

What environmental sensors are people using in server/data rooms to monitor temp/humidity? I'm looking for suggestions to monitor 3 distinct rooms with multiple notification routes.

Best, Dave

APC NetBotz line is very good. The sensors are not cheap but they are very good.

The IT watchdogs stuff is neat (sensors are cheaper) as well though I have one sitting here that I can't revive. :(

On 2010-07-26, at 10:17 AM, Tomlinson Trevor wrote:

APC has some good ones.

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Hello,

What environmental sensors are people using in server/data rooms to monitor temp/humidity? I'm looking for suggestions to monitor 3 distinct rooms with multiple notification routes.

Best, Dave

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WeatherGoose here as well, also at a previous job. Works well, cheaper (when you count time) than trying to build it yourself.

JF

On Mon, Jul 26, 2010 at 7:44 AM, Brian Krusic brian@krusic.com wrote: > I like WeatherGoose by IT Watchdogs. > >

X2 on the netbotz.

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Jakarta is the business! And pretty affordable! Woohoo! ------Original Message------ From: David Bertram Sender: studiosysadmins-discuss-bounces@studiosysadmins.com To: SSA Discuss ReplyTo: SSA Discuss Subject: [SSA-Discuss] environmental sensor monitor suggestions Sent: 26 Jul 2010 15:40

Hello,

What environmental sensors are people using in server/data rooms to monitor temp/humidity? I'm looking for suggestions to monitor 3 distinct rooms with multiple notification routes.

Best, Dave

APC has some good tools Thanks

Jblacklock@jumppoint.ca

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----- Original Message ----- From: studiosysadmins-discuss-bounces@studiosysadmins.com studiosysadmins-discuss-bounces@studiosysadmins.com To: discuss@studiosysadmins.com discuss@studiosysadmins.com Sent: Mon Jul 26 10:40:53 2010 Subject: [SSA-Discuss] environmental sensor monitor suggestions

Hello,

What environmental sensors are people using in server/data rooms to monitor temp/humidity? I'm looking for suggestions to monitor 3 distinct rooms with multiple notification routes.

Best, Dave

Using Room alert here: http://avtech.com/
Can't say much about their monitoring software, but the product is reliable.? We use it with SNMP.

Thanks,
--
Ryan Reid

Snoot Entertainment IT/Network Administrator
E-Mail: ryan@snoot.com
Office: (323) 937-0808 x248

If you want cheap-and-easy and care more about temperature than humidity, Munin can be set to send out emails (and, if you know the right email address for your cellphone provider, text messages) when hard drive temperatures cross a certain boundary.

You could probably do the same with Nagios, or even a simple cron job using smartctl.

I've had it come in handy once already when a power bump knocked out the air conditioning but not the servers.

Andrew

--- On Mon, 7/26/10, Ryan Reid ryan@snoot.com wrote:

Using Room alert here: http://avtech.com/ Can't say much about their monitoring software, but the product is reliable.? We use it with SNMP.

We've used AVTech and have been very happy. The flash graphing is nice but I wish that had a mobile friendly solution.

Chip

From: Brian Krusic <brian@krusic.combrian@krusic.com> Reply-To: "discuss@studiosysadmins.comdiscuss@studiosysadmins.com" <discuss@studiosysadmins.comdiscuss@studiosysadmins.com> Date: Tue, 3 May 2011 13:34:59 -0400 To: "discuss@studiosysadmins.comdiscuss@studiosysadmins.com" <discuss@studiosysadmins.comdiscuss@studiosysadmins.com> Subject: Re: [SSA-Discuss] environmental sensor monitor suggestions

I've used ITWatch Dogs.

Does the job, ugly interface but I throw its output into Cacti graphs so its fine.

Supports self signed SSL.

Both the sound, light and temp sensors are very accurate.

If I had to do all over again, I would probably go for a more integrated solution with remote power cycle via out of band RJ11 (POTS).

The IT Watch Dogs came out with a cool little book which I got free several moons ago. It turned me on to monitoring physical env and is a good read if you can find it.

• Brian

On May 3, 2011, at 10:25 AM, Drew Rosen wrote:

Hi All.

Anyone care to comment on the sensor info I'm collecting?

Thanks!

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Hi All.

Anyone care to comment on the sensor info I'm collecting?

Thanks!

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Temperature Monitors

simple usb devices:

http://www.microdaq.com/lascar/usb-temp-humidity-monitor.php ($75)

http://www.temperaturealert.com/Temperature-Alarm.aspx ($130)

midrange products

http://www.itwatchdogs.com/product-detail-minigoose_ii-8.html ($220)

http://avtech.com/Products/Temperature_Monitors/TemPageR_3ER.htm ($225)

http://www.serverscheck.com/monitor-temperature/ ($330)

http://www.sensatronics.com/products_temperature_model_e4.html ($369)

enterprise grade solutions:

http://www.apc.com/products/family/index.cfm?id=346 ($450)

http://avtech.com/ (varies)

http://www.networktechinc.com/enviro-mini.html (appx $400)

big tits award:

http://www.sensatronics.com/products_senturion-features.html ($999)

most expensive award:

APC NetBotz Rack Monitor 550 ($2000)

open source projects:

http://www.lm-sensors.org/

http://www.raphnet.net/electronique/usbtenki/index_en.php#3

additional notes:

there are standing thermometer/humidity sensors that are non automated dials. When you suspect hot spot, put a unit there and get a visual check on it in a minute or less.

often, you can pull data off our AC units as well.

You should be looking for humidity between 40% and 55%. If the room is too dry static electricity can be a problem. Too wet and your drives will rust in place.

On Jul 26, 2010, at 2:58 PM, Andrew Klaassen wrote:

If you want cheap-and-easy and care more about temperature than humidity, Munin can be set to send out emails (and, if you know the right email address for your cellphone provider, text messages) when hard drive temperatures cross a certain boundary.

You could probably do the same with Nagios, or even a simple cron job using smartctl.

I've had it come in handy once already when a power bump knocked out the air conditioning but not the servers.

Andrew


--- On Mon, 7/26/10, Ryan Reid <ryan@snoot.com> wrote:

Using Room alert here: http://avtech.com/
Can't say much about their monitoring software, but the product is reliable.  We use it with SNMP.

Thanks,
--
Ryan Reid


Snoot Entertainment IT/Network Administrator
E-Mail: ryan@snoot.com
Office: (323) 937-0808 x248



On Mon, Jul 26, 2010 at 07:41, Jamie Blacklock <jblacklock@gpl1.com> wrote:


APC has some good tools

Thanks



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+1 for IT Watchdogs. Weather Goose II is a great product and we had a full solution for our needs for under $500. Don't use the graphs too much, our external NMS does that instead, but the notifications are a life saver.

On 5/3/11 1:00 PM, "Jim Bucks" jbucks@coloradostudios.com etched on stone tablets:

ITWatchdogs user for about 8 years now. Works as advertised and requires no maintenance.

Jim

On 05/03/2011 11:25 AM, Drew Rosen wrote: > > Hi All. > > Anyone care to comment on the sensor info I'm collecting? > > Thanks! > > -- > ---- > -------- > Drew Rosen > > > > > Temperature Monitors > > simple usb devices: > http://www.microdaq.com/lascar/usb-temp-humidity-monitor.php ($75) > http://www.temperaturealert.com/Temperature-Alarm.aspx ($130) > > midrange products > http://www.itwatchdogs.com/product-detail-minigoose_ii-8.html ($220) > http://avtech.com/Products/Temperature_Monitors/TemPageR_3ER.htm ($225) > http://www.serverscheck.com/monitor-temperature/ ($330) > http://www.sensatronics.com/products_temperature_model_e4.html ($369) > > enterprise grade solutions: > http://www.apc.com/products/family/index.cfm?id=346 ($450) > http://avtech.com/ (varies) > http://www.networktechinc.com/enviro-mini.html (appx $400) > > big tits award: > http://www.sensatronics.com/products_senturion-features.html ($999) > > most expensive award: > APC NetBotz Rack Monitor 550 ($2000) > > open source projects: > http://www.lm-sensors.org/ > http://www.raphnet.net/electronique/usbtenki/index_en.php#3 > > > additional notes: > there are standing thermometer/humidity sensors that are non automated > dials. When you suspect hot spot, put a unit there and get a visual > check on it in a minute or less. > > often, you can pull data off our AC units as well. > > You should be looking for humidity between 40% and 55%. If the room is > too dry static electricity can be a problem. Too wet and your drives > will rust in place. > > > > > > > On Jul 26, 2010, at 2:58 PM, Andrew Klaassen wrote: > >> If you want cheap-and-easy and care more about temperature than >> humidity, Munin can be set to send out emails (and, if you know the >> right email address for your cellphone provider, text messages) when >> hard drive temperatures cross a certain boundary. >> >> You could probably do the same with Nagios, or even a simple cron job >> using smartctl. >> >> I've had it come in handy once already when a power bump knocked out >> the air conditioning but not the servers. >> >> Andrew >> >> >> --- On Mon, 7/26/10, Ryan Reid ryan@snoot.com > ryan@snoot.com> wrote: >> >> Using Room alert here: http://avtech.com/ >> Can't say much about their monitoring software, but the product is >> reliable. We use it with SNMP. >> >> Thanks, >> -- >> Ryan Reid >> >> >> Snoot Entertainment IT/Network Administrator >> E-Mail: ryan@snoot.com ryan@snoot.com >> Office: (323) 937-0808 x248 >> >> >> >> On Mon, Jul 26, 2010 at 07:41, Jamie Blacklock jblacklock@gpl1.com > jblacklock@gpl1.com> wrote: >> >> >> APC has some good tools >> >> Thanks >> >> >> >> ------------------------- >> >> Jamie Blacklock >> >> Sales Manager- ISO >> >> >> >> Jblacklock@jumppoint.ca Jblacklock@jumppoint.ca >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> Mobile: 647.285.4038 >> >> Office: 905.564.5640 x236 >> >> Toll Free Fax: 866.581.8049 >> >> >> >> 5250 Satellite Drive, Suite 20 >> >> Mississauga, Ontario, >> >> L4W 5G5 >> >> >> >> Jumppoint.ca >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> ------------------------------------------ >> >> Sent using BlackBerry >> >> >> >> >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> >> From: studiosysadmins-discuss-bounces@studiosysadmins.com >> studiosysadmins-discuss-bounces@studiosysadmins.com >> >> >> >> To: discuss@studiosysadmins.com discuss@studiosysadmins.com >> >> Sent: Mon Jul 26 10:40:53 2010 >> >> Subject: [SSA-Discuss] environmental sensor monitor suggestions >> >> >> >> Hello, >> >> >> >> What environmental sensors are people using in server/data rooms to >> >> monitor temp/humidity? I'm looking for suggestions to monitor 3 >> >> distinct rooms with multiple notification routes. >> >> >> >> Best, >> >> Dave >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> __ >> >> StudioSysAdmins-Discuss mailing list >> >> StudioSysAdmins-Discuss@studiosysadmins.com >> >> http://mailman.studiosysadmins.com/mailman/listinfo/studiosysadmins-discuss >> >> __ >> >> StudioSysAdmins-Discuss mailing list >> >> StudioSysAdmins-Discuss@studiosysadmins.com >> >> http://mailman.studiosysadmins.com/mailman/listinfo/studiosysadmins-discuss >> >> >> >> >> -----Inline Attachment Follows----- >> >> __ >> StudioSysAdmins-Discuss mailing list >> StudioSysAdmins-Discuss@studiosysadmins.com >> http://mailman.studiosysadmins.com/mailman/listinfo/studiosysadmins-discuss >> >> >> >> >> __ >> StudioSysAdmins-Discuss mailing list >> StudioSysAdmins-Discuss@studiosysadmins.com >> http://mailman.studiosysadmins.com/mailman/listinfo/studiosysadmins-discuss > > !DSPAM:4dc03a7833181330526042!

+1 for IT Watchdogs. Weather Goose II is a great product and we had a full solution for our needs for under $500. Don't use the graphs too much, our external NMS does that instead, but the notifications are a life saver.

On 5/3/11 1:00 PM, "Jim Bucks" jbucks@coloradostudios.com etched on stone tablets:

ITWatchdogs user for about 8 years now. Works as advertised and requires no maintenance.

Jim

On 05/03/2011 11:25 AM, Drew Rosen wrote: > > Hi All. > > Anyone care to comment on the sensor info I'm collecting? > > Thanks! > > -- > ---- > -------- > Drew Rosen > > > > > Temperature Monitors > > simple usb devices: > http://www.microdaq.com/lascar/usb-temp-humidity-monitor.php ($75) > http://www.temperaturealert.com/Temperature-Alarm.aspx ($130) > > midrange products > http://www.itwatchdogs.com/product-detail-minigoose_ii-8.html ($220) > http://avtech.com/Products/Temperature_Monitors/TemPageR_3ER.htm ($225) > http://www.serverscheck.com/monitor-temperature/ ($330) > http://www.sensatronics.com/products_temperature_model_e4.html ($369) > > enterprise grade solutions: > http://www.apc.com/products/family/index.cfm?id=346 ($450) > http://avtech.com/ (varies) > http://www.networktechinc.com/enviro-mini.html (appx $400) > > big tits award: > http://www.sensatronics.com/products_senturion-features.html ($999) > > most expensive award: > APC NetBotz Rack Monitor 550 ($2000) > > open source projects: > http://www.lm-sensors.org/ > http://www.raphnet.net/electronique/usbtenki/index_en.php#3 > > > additional notes: > there are standing thermometer/humidity sensors that are non automated > dials. When you suspect hot spot, put a unit there and get a visual > check on it in a minute or less. > > often, you can pull data off our AC units as well. > > You should be looking for humidity between 40% and 55%. If the room is > too dry static electricity can be a problem. Too wet and your drives > will rust in place. > > > > > > > On Jul 26, 2010, at 2:58 PM, Andrew Klaassen wrote: > >> If you want cheap-and-easy and care more about temperature than >> humidity, Munin can be set to send out emails (and, if you know the >> right email address for your cellphone provider, text messages) when >> hard drive temperatures cross a certain boundary. >> >> You could probably do the same with Nagios, or even a simple cron job >> using smartctl. >> >> I've had it come in handy once already when a power bump knocked out >> the air conditioning but not the servers. >> >> Andrew >> >> >> --- On Mon, 7/26/10, Ryan Reid ryan@snoot.com > ryan@snoot.com> wrote: >> >> Using Room alert here: http://avtech.com/ >> Can't say much about their monitoring software, but the product is >> reliable. We use it with SNMP. >> >> Thanks, >> -- >> Ryan Reid >> >> >> Snoot Entertainment IT/Network Administrator >> E-Mail: ryan@snoot.com ryan@snoot.com >> Office: (323) 937-0808 x248 >> >> >> >> On Mon, Jul 26, 2010 at 07:41, Jamie Blacklock jblacklock@gpl1.com > jblacklock@gpl1.com> wrote: >> >> >> APC has some good tools >> >> Thanks >> >> >> >> ------------------------- >> >> Jamie Blacklock >> >> Sales Manager- ISO >> >> >> >> Jblacklock@jumppoint.ca Jblacklock@jumppoint.ca >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> Mobile: 647.285.4038 >> >> Office: 905.564.5640 x236 >> >> Toll Free Fax: 866.581.8049 >> >> >> >> 5250 Satellite Drive, Suite 20 >> >> Mississauga, Ontario, >> >> L4W 5G5 >> >> >> >> Jumppoint.ca >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> ------------------------------------------ >> >> Sent using BlackBerry >> >> >> >> >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> >> From: studiosysadmins-discuss-bounces@studiosysadmins.com >> studiosysadmins-discuss-bounces@studiosysadmins.com >> >> >> >> To: discuss@studiosysadmins.com discuss@studiosysadmins.com >> >> Sent: Mon Jul 26 10:40:53 2010 >> >> Subject: [SSA-Discuss] environmental sensor monitor suggestions >> >> >> >> Hello, >> >> >> >> What environmental sensors are people using in server/data rooms to >> >> monitor temp/humidity? I'm looking for suggestions to monitor 3 >> >> distinct rooms with multiple notification routes. >> >> >> >> Best, >> >> Dave >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> __ >> >> StudioSysAdmins-Discuss mailing list >> >> StudioSysAdmins-Discuss@studiosysadmins.com >> >> http://mailman.studiosysadmins.com/mailman/listinfo/studiosysadmins-discuss >> >> __ >> >> StudioSysAdmins-Discuss mailing list >> >> StudioSysAdmins-Discuss@studiosysadmins.com >> >> http://mailman.studiosysadmins.com/mailman/listinfo/studiosysadmins-discuss >> >> >> >> >> -----Inline Attachment Follows----- >> >> __ >> StudioSysAdmins-Discuss mailing list >> StudioSysAdmins-Discuss@studiosysadmins.com >> http://mailman.studiosysadmins.com/mailman/listinfo/studiosysadmins-discuss >> >> >> >> >> __ >> StudioSysAdmins-Discuss mailing list >> StudioSysAdmins-Discuss@studiosysadmins.com >> http://mailman.studiosysadmins.com/mailman/listinfo/studiosysadmins-discuss > > !DSPAM:4dc03a7833181330526042!

Although I haven't used these specific sensors, but have been quite impressed with digi's other the zigbee products for wireless serial mesh building.

http://www.digi.com/products/wireless-modems-peripherals/wireless-range-extenders-peripherals/xbee-sensors.jsp#overview

At one point they also had ones that were standard plug form factor for mesh extension with a light and temp sensor on them.

Might be worth a look, although I have no idea what pricing is.

James

On Tue, May 3, 2011 at 4:08 PM, Klaus Steden klaus-s@moving-picture.com wrote: > > +1 for IT Watchdogs. Weather Goose II is a great product and we had a full > solution for our needs for under $500. Don't use the graphs too much, our > external NMS does that instead, but the notifications are a life saver. > > On 5/3/11 1:00 PM, "Jim Bucks" jbucks@coloradostudios.com etched on stone > tablets: > >> ITWatchdogs user for about 8 years now. ?Works as advertised and >> requires no maintenance. >> >> Jim >> >> On 05/03/2011 11:25 AM, Drew Rosen wrote: >>> >>> Hi All. >>> >>> Anyone care to comment on the sensor info I'm collecting? >>> >>> Thanks! >>> >>> -- >>> ---- >>> -------- >>> Drew Rosen >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Temperature Monitors >>> >>> simple usb devices: >>> http://www.microdaq.com/lascar/usb-temp-humidity-monitor.php ($75) >>> http://www.temperaturealert.com/Temperature-Alarm.aspx ($130) >>> >>> midrange products >>> http://www.itwatchdogs.com/product-detail-minigoose_ii-8.html ($220) >>> http://avtech.com/Products/Temperature_Monitors/TemPageR_3ER.htm ($225) >>> http://www.serverscheck.com/monitor-temperature/ ($330) >>> http://www.sensatronics.com/products_temperature_model_e4.html ($369) >>> >>> enterprise grade solutions: >>> http://www.apc.com/products/family/index.cfm?id=346 ($450) >>> http://avtech.com/ (varies) >>> http://www.networktechinc.com/enviro-mini.html (appx $400) >>> >>> big tits award: >>> http://www.sensatronics.com/products_senturion-features.html ($999) >>> >>> most expensive award: >>> APC NetBotz Rack Monitor 550 ($2000) >>> >>> open source projects: >>> http://www.lm-sensors.org/ >>> http://www.raphnet.net/electronique/usbtenki/index_en.php#3 >>> >>> >>> additional notes: >>> there are standing thermometer/humidity sensors that are non automated >>> dials. When you suspect hot spot, put a unit there and get a visual >>> check on it in a minute or less. >>> >>> often, you can pull data off our AC units as well. >>> >>> You should be looking for humidity between 40% and 55%. If the room is >>> too dry static electricity can be a problem. Too wet and your drives >>> will rust in place. >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> On Jul 26, 2010, at 2:58 PM, Andrew Klaassen wrote: >>> >>>> If you want cheap-and-easy and care more about temperature than >>>> humidity, Munin can be set to send out emails (and, if you know the >>>> right email address for your cellphone provider, text messages) when >>>> hard drive temperatures cross a certain boundary. >>>> >>>> You could probably do the same with Nagios, or even a simple cron job >>>> using smartctl. >>>> >>>> I've had it come in handy once already when a power bump knocked out >>>> the air conditioning but not the servers. >>>> >>>> Andrew >>>> >>>> >>>> --- On Mon, 7/26/10, Ryan Reid ryan@snoot.com >>> ryan@snoot.com> wrote: >>>> >>>> Using Room alert here: http://avtech.com/ >>>> Can't say much about their monitoring software, but the product is >>>> reliable. ?We use it with SNMP. >>>> >>>> Thanks, >>>> -- >>>> Ryan Reid >>>> >>>> >>>> Snoot Entertainment IT/Network Administrator >>>> E-Mail: ryan@snoot.com ryan@snoot.com >>>> Office: (323) 937-0808 x248 >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On Mon, Jul 26, 2010 at 07:41, Jamie Blacklock jblacklock@gpl1.com >>> jblacklock@gpl1.com> wrote: >>>> >>>> >>>> APC has some good tools >>>> >>>> Thanks >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> ------------------------- >>>> >>>> Jamie Blacklock >>>> >>>> Sales Manager- ISO >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Jblacklock@jumppoint.ca Jblacklock@jumppoint.ca >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Mobile: 647.285.4038 >>>> >>>> Office: 905.564.5640 x236 >>>> >>>> Toll Free Fax: 866.581.8049 >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> 5250 Satellite Drive, Suite 20 >>>> >>>> Mississauga, Ontario, >>>> >>>> L4W 5G5 >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Jumppoint.ca >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> ------------------------------------------ >>>> >>>> Sent using BlackBerry >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> ----- Original Message ----- >>>> >>>> From: studiosysadmins-discuss-bounces@studiosysadmins.com >>>> studiosysadmins-discuss-bounces@studiosysadmins.com >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> To: discuss@studiosysadmins.com discuss@studiosysadmins.com >>>> >>>> Sent: Mon Jul 26 10:40:53 2010 >>>> >>>> Subject: [SSA-Discuss] environmental sensor monitor suggestions >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Hello, >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> What environmental sensors are people using in server/data rooms to >>>> >>>> monitor temp/humidity? ?I'm looking for suggestions to monitor 3 >>>> >>>> distinct rooms with multiple notification routes. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Best, >>>> >>>> Dave >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> __ >>>> >>>> StudioSysAdmins-Discuss mailing list >>>> >>>> StudioSysAdmins-Discuss@studiosysadmins.com >>>> >>>> http://mailman.studiosysadmins.com/mailman/listinfo/studiosysadmins-discuss >>>> >>>> __ >>>> >>>> StudioSysAdmins-Discuss mailing list >>>> >>>> StudioSysAdmins-Discuss@studiosysadmins.com >>>> >>>> http://mailman.studiosysadmins.com/mailman/listinfo/studiosysadmins-discuss >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> -----Inline Attachment Follows----- >>>> >>>> __ >>>> StudioSysAdmins-Discuss mailing list >>>> StudioSysAdmins-Discuss@studiosysadmins.com >>>> http://mailman.studiosysadmins.com/mailman/listinfo/studiosysadmins-discuss >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> __ >>>> StudioSysAdmins-Discuss mailing list >>>> StudioSysAdmins-Discuss@studiosysadmins.com >>>> http://mailman.studiosysadmins.com/mailman/listinfo/studiosysadmins-discuss >>> >>> !DSPAM:4dc03a7833181330526042! > >

-- James Clendenan Linux Render Farm Administrator Pixar Canada Phone: 778-374-7031

May I recommend Sensors from Jacarta (These may be rebadged AKCP?). http://www.jacarta.com/Home.aspx

OpenNMS is relatively easy to setup to retrieve the status via SNMP and act accordingly on it. I.E. over temp, flapping control (quick peak & trough around alert temp - you don't want an alert every 5 secs)

You can them use a serial / USB GSM modem and send text alerts to your mobile for out of hours using SMSTools. http://smstools3.kekekasvi.com/

You can even then write a text acceptance handler than shuts down defined kit in your MCR(s) when you send a text message back to the modem (with obvious passwords and defined sender mobile numbers etc.)

Alleviating aircon issues from the any geographical location, why yes - indeed you can.

-----Original Message----- From: studiosysadmins-discuss-bounces@studiosysadmins.com [mailto:studiosysadmins-discuss-bounces@studiosysadmins.com] On Behalf Of Bobbert, Dana Sent: 03 May 2011 19:05 To: discuss@studiosysadmins.com Subject: Re: [SSA-Discuss] environmental sensor monitor suggestions

We've used AVTech and have been very happy. The flash graphing is nice but I wish that had a mobile friendly solution.

Chip

From: Brian Krusic <brian@krusic.combrian@krusic.com> Reply-To: "discuss@studiosysadmins.comdiscuss@studiosysadmins.com" <discuss@studiosysadmins.comdiscuss@studiosysadmins.com> Date: Tue, 3 May 2011 13:34:59 -0400 To: "discuss@studiosysadmins.comdiscuss@studiosysadmins.com" <discuss@studiosysadmins.comdiscuss@studiosysadmins.com> Subject: Re: [SSA-Discuss] environmental sensor monitor suggestions

I've used ITWatch Dogs.

Does the job, ugly interface but I throw its output into Cacti graphs so its fine.

Supports self signed SSL.

Both the sound, light and temp sensors are very accurate.

If I had to do all over again, I would probably go for a more integrated solution with remote power cycle via out of band RJ11 (POTS).

The IT Watch Dogs came out with a cool little book which I got free several moons ago. It turned me on to monitoring physical env and is a good read if you can find it.

• Brian

On May 3, 2011, at 10:25 AM, Drew Rosen wrote:

Hi All.

Anyone care to comment on the sensor info I'm collecting?

Thanks!

We use the Sensatronics E4 and EM1. The screw terminals are a pain, but the boxes are reliable and reasonably priced. Info is accessed via HTTP and SNMP.

On 5/3/11 1:25 PM, Drew Rosen wrote: > > Hi All. > > Anyone care to comment on the sensor info I'm collecting? > > Thanks! > > -- > ---- > -------- > Drew Rosen > > > > > Temperature Monitors > > simple usb devices: > http://www.microdaq.com/lascar/usb-temp-humidity-monitor.php ($75) > http://www.temperaturealert.com/Temperature-Alarm.aspx ($130) > > midrange products > http://www.itwatchdogs.com/product-detail-minigoose_ii-8.html ($220) > http://avtech.com/Products/Temperature_Monitors/TemPageR_3ER.htm ($225) > http://www.serverscheck.com/monitor-temperature/ ($330) > http://www.sensatronics.com/products_temperature_model_e4.html ($369) > > enterprise grade solutions: > http://www.apc.com/products/family/index.cfm?id=346 ($450) > http://avtech.com/ (varies) > http://www.networktechinc.com/enviro-mini.html (appx $400) > > big tits award: > http://www.sensatronics.com/products_senturion-features.html ($999) > > most expensive award: > APC NetBotz Rack Monitor 550 ($2000) > > open source projects: > http://www.lm-sensors.org/ > http://www.raphnet.net/electronique/usbtenki/index_en.php#3 > > > additional notes: > there are standing thermometer/humidity sensors that are non automated > dials. When you suspect hot spot, put a unit there and get a visual > check on it in a minute or less. > > often, you can pull data off our AC units as well. > > You should be looking for humidity between 40% and 55%. If the room is > too dry static electricity can be a problem. Too wet and your drives > will rust in place. > > > > > > > On Jul 26, 2010, at 2:58 PM, Andrew Klaassen wrote: > >> If you want cheap-and-easy and care more about temperature than >> humidity, Munin can be set to send out emails (and, if you know the >> right email address for your cellphone provider, text messages) when >> hard drive temperatures cross a certain boundary. >> >> You could probably do the same with Nagios, or even a simple cron job >> using smartctl. >> >> I've had it come in handy once already when a power bump knocked out >> the air conditioning but not the servers. >> >> Andrew >> >> >> --- On Mon, 7/26/10, Ryan Reid ryan@snoot.com > ryan@snoot.com> wrote: >> >> Using Room alert here: http://avtech.com/ >> Can't say much about their monitoring software, but the product is >> reliable. We use it with SNMP. >> >> Thanks, >> -- >> Ryan Reid >> >> >> Snoot Entertainment IT/Network Administrator >> E-Mail: ryan@snoot.com ryan@snoot.com >> Office: (323) 937-0808 x248 >> >> >> >> On Mon, Jul 26, 2010 at 07:41, Jamie Blacklock jblacklock@gpl1.com > jblacklock@gpl1.com> wrote: >> >> >> APC has some good tools >> >> Thanks >> >> >> >> ------------------------- >> >> Jamie Blacklock >> >> Sales Manager- ISO >> >> >> >> Jblacklock@jumppoint.ca Jblacklock@jumppoint.ca >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> Mobile: 647.285.4038 >> >> Office: 905.564.5640 x236 >> >> Toll Free Fax: 866.581.8049 >> >> >> >> 5250 Satellite Drive, Suite 20 >> >> Mississauga, Ontario, >> >> L4W 5G5 >> >> >> >> Jumppoint.ca >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> ------------------------------------------ >> >> Sent using BlackBerry >> >> >> >> >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> >> From: studiosysadmins-discuss-bounces@studiosysadmins.com >> studiosysadmins-discuss-bounces@studiosysadmins.com >> >> >> >> To: discuss@studiosysadmins.com discuss@studiosysadmins.com >> >> Sent: Mon Jul 26 10:40:53 2010 >> >> Subject: [SSA-Discuss] environmental sensor monitor suggestions >> >> >> >> Hello, >> >> >> >> What environmental sensors are people using in server/data rooms to >> >> monitor temp/humidity? I'm looking for suggestions to monitor 3 >> >> distinct rooms with multiple notification routes. >> >> >> >> Best, >> >> Dave >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> __ >> >> StudioSysAdmins-Discuss mailing list >> >> StudioSysAdmins-Discuss@studiosysadmins.com >> >> http://mailman.studiosysadmins.com/mailman/listinfo/studiosysadmins-discuss >> >> __ >> >> StudioSysAdmins-Discuss mailing list >> >> StudioSysAdmins-Discuss@studiosysadmins.com >> >> http://mailman.studiosysadmins.com/mailman/listinfo/studiosysadmins-discuss >> >> >> >> >> -----Inline Attachment Follows----- >> >> __ >> StudioSysAdmins-Discuss mailing list >> StudioSysAdmins-Discuss@studiosysadmins.com >> http://mailman.studiosysadmins.com/mailman/listinfo/studiosysadmins-discuss >> >> >> >> >> __ >> StudioSysAdmins-Discuss mailing list >> StudioSysAdmins-Discuss@studiosysadmins.com >> http://mailman.studiosysadmins.com/mailman/listinfo/studiosysadmins-discuss >

forgot, jr is also on it - Brian

On May 4, 2011, at 11:01 AM, Andrew Siegel wrote:

We use the Sensatronics E4 and EM1. The screw terminals are a pain,
but the boxes are reliable and reasonably priced. Info is accessed
via HTTP and SNMP.

On 5/3/11 1:25 PM, Drew Rosen wrote: > > Hi All. > > Anyone care to comment on the sensor info I'm collecting? > > Thanks! > > -- > ---- > -------- > Drew Rosen > > > > > Temperature Monitors > > simple usb devices: > http://www.microdaq.com/lascar/usb-temp-humidity-monitor.php ($75) > http://www.temperaturealert.com/Temperature-Alarm.aspx ($130) > > midrange products > http://www.itwatchdogs.com/product-detail-minigoose_ii-8.html ($220) > http://avtech.com/Products/Temperature_Monitors/TemPageR_3ER.htm
> ($225) > http://www.serverscheck.com/monitor-temperature/ ($330) > http://www.sensatronics.com/products_temperature_model_e4.html ($369) > > enterprise grade solutions: > http://www.apc.com/products/family/index.cfm?id=346 ($450) > http://avtech.com/ (varies) > http://www.networktechinc.com/enviro-mini.html (appx $400) > > big tits award: > http://www.sensatronics.com/products_senturion-features.html ($999) > > most expensive award: > APC NetBotz Rack Monitor 550 ($2000) > > open source projects: > http://www.lm-sensors.org/ > http://www.raphnet.net/electronique/usbtenki/index_en.php#3 > > > additional notes: > there are standing thermometer/humidity sensors that are non
> automated > dials. When you suspect hot spot, put a unit there and get a visual > check on it in a minute or less. > > often, you can pull data off our AC units as well. > > You should be looking for humidity between 40% and 55%. If the room
> is > too dry static electricity can be a problem. Too wet and your drives > will rust in place. > > > > > > > On Jul 26, 2010, at 2:58 PM, Andrew Klaassen wrote: > >> If you want cheap-and-easy and care more about temperature than >> humidity, Munin can be set to send out emails (and, if you know the >> right email address for your cellphone provider, text messages) when >> hard drive temperatures cross a certain boundary. >> >> You could probably do the same with Nagios, or even a simple cron
>> job >> using smartctl. >> >> I've had it come in handy once already when a power bump knocked out >> the air conditioning but not the servers. >> >> Andrew >> >> >> --- On Mon, 7/26/10, Ryan Reid ryan@snoot.com > ryan@snoot.com> wrote: >> >> Using Room alert here: http://avtech.com/ >> Can't say much about their monitoring software, but the product is >> reliable. We use it with SNMP. >> >> Thanks, >> -- >> Ryan Reid >> >> >> Snoot Entertainment IT/Network Administrator >> E-Mail: ryan@snoot.com ryan@snoot.com >> Office: (323) 937-0808 x248 >> >> >> >> On Mon, Jul 26, 2010 at 07:41, Jamie Blacklock jblacklock@gpl1.com > jblacklock@gpl1.com> wrote: >> >> >> APC has some good tools >> >> Thanks >> >> >> >> ------------------------- >> >> Jamie Blacklock >> >> Sales Manager- ISO >> >> >> >> Jblacklock@jumppoint.ca Jblacklock@jumppoint.ca >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> Mobile: 647.285.4038 >> >> Office: 905.564.5640 x236 >> >> Toll Free Fax: 866.581.8049 >> >> >> >> 5250 Satellite Drive, Suite 20 >> >> Mississauga, Ontario, >> >> L4W 5G5 >> >> >> >> Jumppoint.ca >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> ------------------------------------------ >> >> Sent using BlackBerry >> >> >> >> >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> >> From: studiosysadmins-discuss-bounces@studiosysadmins.com >> studiosysadmins-discuss-bounces@studiosysadmins.com >> >> >> >> To: discuss@studiosysadmins.com discuss@studiosysadmins.com >> >> Sent: Mon Jul 26 10:40:53 2010 >> >> Subject: [SSA-Discuss] environmental sensor monitor suggestions >> >> >> >> Hello, >> >> >> >> What environmental sensors are people using in server/data rooms to >> >> monitor temp/humidity? I'm looking for suggestions to monitor 3 >> >> distinct rooms with multiple notification routes. >> >> >> >> Best, >> >> Dave >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> __ >> >> StudioSysAdmins-Discuss mailing list >> >> StudioSysAdmins-Discuss@studiosysadmins.com >> >> http://mailman.studiosysadmins.com/mailman/listinfo/studiosysadmins-discuss >> >> __ >> >> StudioSysAdmins-Discuss mailing list >> >> StudioSysAdmins-Discuss@studiosysadmins.com >> >> http://mailman.studiosysadmins.com/mailman/listinfo/studiosysadmins-discuss >> >> >> >> >> -----Inline Attachment Follows----- >> >> __ >> StudioSysAdmins-Discuss mailing list >> StudioSysAdmins-Discuss@studiosysadmins.com >> http://mailman.studiosysadmins.com/mailman/listinfo/studiosysadmins-discuss >> >> >> >> >> __ >> StudioSysAdmins-Discuss mailing list >> StudioSysAdmins-Discuss@studiosysadmins.com >> http://mailman.studiosysadmins.com/mailman/listinfo/studiosysadmins-discuss >

Hi,

You can check Omega engineering they have a variety of sensors.

http://www.omega.com/

-Joe

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-----Original Message----- From: studiosysadmins-discuss-bounces@studiosysadmins.com [mailto:studiosysadmins-discuss-bounces@studiosysadmins.com] On Behalf Of Brian Krusic Sent: Wednesday, May 04, 2011 2:08 PM To: discuss@studiosysadmins.com Subject: Re: [SSA-Discuss] environmental sensor monitor suggestions

forgot, jr is also on it - Brian

On May 4, 2011, at 11:01 AM, Andrew Siegel wrote:

We use the Sensatronics E4 and EM1. The screw terminals are a pain,
but the boxes are reliable and reasonably priced. Info is accessed
via HTTP and SNMP.

On 5/3/11 1:25 PM, Drew Rosen wrote: > > Hi All. > > Anyone care to comment on the sensor info I'm collecting? > > Thanks! > > -- > ---- > -------- > Drew Rosen > > > > > Temperature Monitors > > simple usb devices: > http://www.microdaq.com/lascar/usb-temp-humidity-monitor.php ($75) > http://www.temperaturealert.com/Temperature-Alarm.aspx ($130) > > midrange products > http://www.itwatchdogs.com/product-detail-minigoose_ii-8.html ($220) > http://avtech.com/Products/Temperature_Monitors/TemPageR_3ER.htm
> ($225) > http://www.serverscheck.com/monitor-temperature/ ($330) > http://www.sensatronics.com/products_temperature_model_e4.html ($369) > > enterprise grade solutions: > http://www.apc.com/products/family/index.cfm?id=346 ($450) > http://avtech.com/ (varies) > http://www.networktechinc.com/enviro-mini.html (appx $400) > > big tits award: > http://www.sensatronics.com/products_senturion-features.html ($999) > > most expensive award: > APC NetBotz Rack Monitor 550 ($2000) > > open source projects: > http://www.lm-sensors.org/ > http://www.raphnet.net/electronique/usbtenki/index_en.php#3 > > > additional notes: > there are standing thermometer/humidity sensors that are non
> automated > dials. When you suspect hot spot, put a unit there and get a visual > check on it in a minute or less. > > often, you can pull data off our AC units as well. > > You should be looking for humidity between 40% and 55%. If the room
> is > too dry static electricity can be a problem. Too wet and your drives > will rust in place. > > > > > > > On Jul 26, 2010, at 2:58 PM, Andrew Klaassen wrote: > >> If you want cheap-and-easy and care more about temperature than >> humidity, Munin can be set to send out emails (and, if you know the >> right email address for your cellphone provider, text messages) when >> hard drive temperatures cross a certain boundary. >> >> You could probably do the same with Nagios, or even a simple cron
>> job >> using smartctl. >> >> I've had it come in handy once already when a power bump knocked out >> the air conditioning but not the servers. >> >> Andrew >> >> >> --- On Mon, 7/26/10, Ryan Reid ryan@snoot.com > ryan@snoot.com> wrote: >> >> Using Room alert here: http://avtech.com/ >> Can't say much about their monitoring software, but the product is >> reliable. We use it with SNMP. >> >> Thanks, >> -- >> Ryan Reid >> >> >> Snoot Entertainment IT/Network Administrator >> E-Mail: ryan@snoot.com ryan@snoot.com >> Office: (323) 937-0808 x248 >> >> >> >> On Mon, Jul 26, 2010 at 07:41, Jamie Blacklock jblacklock@gpl1.com > jblacklock@gpl1.com> wrote: >> >> >> APC has some good tools >> >> Thanks >> >> >> >> ------------------------- >> >> Jamie Blacklock >> >> Sales Manager- ISO >> >> >> >> Jblacklock@jumppoint.ca Jblacklock@jumppoint.ca >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> Mobile: 647.285.4038 >> >> Office: 905.564.5640 x236 >> >> Toll Free Fax: 866.581.8049 >> >> >> >> 5250 Satellite Drive, Suite 20 >> >> Mississauga, Ontario, >> >> L4W 5G5 >> >> >> >> Jumppoint.ca >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> ------------------------------------------ >> >> Sent using BlackBerry >> >> >> >> >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> >> From: studiosysadmins-discuss-bounces@studiosysadmins.com >> studiosysadmins-discuss-bounces@studiosysadmins.com >> >> >> >> To: discuss@studiosysadmins.com discuss@studiosysadmins.com >> >> Sent: Mon Jul 26 10:40:53 2010 >> >> Subject: [SSA-Discuss] environmental sensor monitor suggestions >> >> >> >> Hello, >> >> >> >> What environmental sensors are people using in server/data rooms to >> >> monitor temp/humidity? I'm looking for suggestions to monitor 3 >> >> distinct rooms with multiple notification routes. >> >> >> >> Best, >> >> Dave >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> _ >> >> StudioSysAdmins-Discuss mailing list >> >> StudioSysAdmins-Discuss@studiosysadmins.com >> >>

http://mailman.studiosysadmins.com/mailman/listinfo/studiosysadmins-disc uss >>> >>> _ >>> >>> StudioSysAdmins-Discuss mailing list >>> >>> StudioSysAdmins-Discuss@studiosysadmins.com >>> >>> http://mailman.studiosysadmins.com/mailman/listinfo/studiosysadmins-disc uss >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> -----Inline Attachment Follows----- >>> >>> __ >>> StudioSysAdmins-Discuss mailing list >>> StudioSysAdmins-Discuss@studiosysadmins.com >>> http://mailman.studiosysadmins.com/mailman/listinfo/studiosysadmins-disc uss >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> __ >>> StudioSysAdmins-Discuss mailing list >>> StudioSysAdmins-Discuss@studiosysadmins.com >>> http://mailman.studiosysadmins.com/mailman/listinfo/studiosysadmins-disc uss >>