Smart cabling-better security

Every network administrator will tell you the importance of the complete network file record. This file should record all workstation IP addresses, route configurations, firewall parameters, and so on. However, the physical layer description may not meet the requirements. Especially for some networks that have been in use for a long time, after many times of moving, adding, and changing MAC), it is no longer possible to ensure that the document records are exactly the same as the actual connection conditions in the IDC. When a crisis occurs, it may mean that the problem is quickly found or the difference between the problem is found much time.

There is a good case where a mobile network device has a problem. The background of this case is that the company has five buildings in the park. The user's laptop is launching an internal Denial-of-Service DOS attack due to virus. When the switch closes the port, the network administrator enters the China Telecom room to determine the location of the faulty device. But the problem is that the physical layer cable path file is insufficient to find the location of the laptop. Or they track the location based on the cable path, but find that the laptop is no longer there. The laptop user thinks that the connection is lost due to network problems. Every time he is disconnected, he will be transferred to another location. However, after a while, he will soon lose the connection.

In this case, the switch is constantly executing their work to close the port. The user is constantly trying to solve his/her own problem-changing his/her seat. Network administrators are in trouble finding the source of illness and correcting problems... and this cycle continues. The user thinks that the device on the floor may have some special settings, so he moves to another layer. After the connection was lost again, he thought it was possible that there was a problem with the security settings of the building. So he moved to another building. The loop continues. After about five hours, the laptop and its users were found to solve the problem. For IT personnel, this is definitely a 5-hour chaos; for this user, IT is a 5-hour frustration; for enterprises, IT loses 5 hours of productivity.

In the data center and telecom fields, technical staff will also create additional risks when they accidentally unplug some plug that should not be pulled. Assume that a VoIP switch or a key server is accidentally disconnected. As I have reported many times in recent news, what if a device with critical information gets disconnected? How does the network administrator know who is on the network? How are these operations recorded?

The biggest benefit of smart cabling is that IT can ensure accurate archiving of databases and track all physical layer and activity connections, improving the response speed of IT support staff and reducing downtime, this improves the processing speed of job orders, makes full use of active and passive network assets, improves security, manages remote work zones, facilitates audits, and adapts to future development flexibility.

The second generation of intelligent cabling system MapIT G2 recently launched by Simon is a brand new version of the star product MapIT smart cabling management solution. MapIT G2 integrates powerful innovative smart distribution frames, user-friendly master/distribution controllers, and MapIT software to track and report physical layer activities of the entire network in real time. This standard smart cabling system is undoubtedly the best choice for managing complex network systems.

MapIT G2 can monitor and control the entire company's physical layer network, whether it is from the Headquarters data center to the other side of the earth's small branches, or any connection. By integrating powerful MapIT software and innovative smart connection technology, MapIT helps you monitor every channel in real time and centrally manage the globally distributed network assets.

Regardless of the scale, the key to network management is to be able to predict the problem before it occurs, and quickly solve the problem after it occurs, ensuring smooth operation of every detail. MapIT G2 provides a variety of physical layer management functions to help your network maximize performance, and provides a variety of tools to ensure good operation.

Your network may be immune from viruses, hackers, and other external threats. But how can you protect your physical layer network resources? MapIT G2 ensures network security by tracking all physical layer changes, such as unauthorized device movement or unapproved device connections-precisely telling you when and where to discover unsafe events.

1 MapIT G2-Practical Application

1) Intelligence: both the smart distribution frame and the smart optical fiber distribution box are equipped with a graphical LCD screen for display jumper connection, diagnosis, and technical guidance. The LCD screen can also display the dynamic identification information 1 that is directly transferred from the MapIT software database ).

2) Strong: the MCP master controller collects data from various distribution frames in the system and transfers the data to MapIT software. This advanced device has a large screen LCD screen and keyboard connected to the MapIT software-technicians can solve the problem on site without having to log on to the software or using a PDA device 2 ).

3) Reliability: MapIT G2 is known for its stability. All components have passed a large number of durability tests and reach an average MTBF fault interval of 20 years ). In addition, the master controller is equipped with a backup power supply and a backup Ethernet interface. The entire system is a standard modular architecture. In case of a component failure, you can replace or repair the component without affecting network connection and application. 3 ).

4) environmental protection and energy consumption reduced by 75%: MapIT G2 can use all the advanced technologies while consuming less energy than similar systems. In fact, compared with other smart cabling systems, MapIT G2 saves nearly 75% of energy. In addition, the sleep setting is used to save energy. See figure 4 ).

5) cooling: MapIT G2 ensures that all components run in the data center application to the maximum extent in a cool environment. Almost no heat is generated when all components run, so no fan needs to be cooled. In addition, the component shape is small, 1U), does not affect the air flow in the cabinet 5 ).

6) compact and increase density by 80%: the magic design of MapIT G2 minimizes the Rack Space required for smart wiring management components. Because of its intelligence in the distribution frame, MapIT G2 provides more than 80% higher density than similar systems. For example, some systems require at least 60 racks to manage 20000 ports, while MapIT G2 requires only 7 U of Rack Space to manage the same number of ports, as shown in 6 ).

7) efficient, with less than 76% of cable slot Space: The MapIT G2 system integrates an innovative system layout. Because intelligent components are integrated in the smart distribution frame and smart optical fiber distribution box, no additional cables need to be distributed to each distribution frame from a central analyzer or scanner. This greatly reduces the cable slot space required to connect to the SMART system. For example, in a medium-scale project with 2000 management ports, the cable required to connect to the MapIT G2 component is reduced by 76% of the cable slot space compared to the similar system 7 ).

2 MapIT G2 smart Distribution Frame

MapIT G2 smart distribution frame SPP) is the industry's first smart wiring management distribution frame 8 ). The smart panel technology exclusive to the distribution frame, as well as integrated LED lights and graphic LCD screens with backlight display can accurately guide the technical staff to perform operations. The LCD screen can be used to display jumper records and diagnostic information, or to troubleshoot network problems, minimizing downtime and improving work efficiency. Because it is directly connected to your database and can even be used as a virtual tag, it dynamically displays distribution frames and port information in the MapIT database.

Figure 8

1) Smart panel technology: Each distribution frame is equipped with an automatic port monitoring function-to increase density and reduce costs.

2) High Reliability: Each Smart distribution frame has a backup power supply and communication connection.

3) Self-diagnosis: Once the smart distribution frame is disconnected from the system, the MCP will report the situation to the MapIT software, trigger a warning, and inform the IT department manager or technical staff of troubleshooting.

4) flexible configuration: the same smart framework can be used with all of Simon's cat5th, cat6, and enhanced cat6 blocking/unblocking modules to build a smart network that meets user needs.

5) Easy Scalability: with the same investment and more effective solutions, you can monitor small remote office locations, large data centers, or office/campus environments.

1. Case study of Integrated smart cabling for family-class Enterprises
2. Analysis of Intelligent Management in the Integrated Wiring System