R&M brings “R&MinteliPhy” System to simplify Network Management

R&M has announced that it has introduced a new system to the market for the automatic control of networks named “R&MinteliPhy”. This system can continuously monitor each and every connection in data centers or local data networks in buildings and at companies. A central server records the status of the cabling, also from a distance and at multiple sites it provides functions for the management, analysis and planning of cabling and network cabinets.

Reinhard Burkert, Product Manager, R&M, explained, "Automatic Infrastructure Management  called AIM  opens up a new way to manage networks reliably. R&M has developed the first systems that are easy to retrofit."

Reinhard Burkert added, This manually managed infrastructure and cabling information is never up to date or complete. It always contains errors.

R&M wants to help meet this objective with its new R&MinteliPhy system. It rests on two pillars: the hardware for cabling monitoring and the management server. Data is recorded by means of RFID tags in plastic guards, which are simply clamped onto the patch cord. These RFID tags contain identification codes and data on the type of connector. Sensor bars with LEDs are snapped onto the patch panels. They detect the RFID tags in a no-contact operation and communicate with units called analyzers, which are integrated in the network cabinet. With this approach, the system monitors every port and every patch cord in the network or data center. LEDs show the status of the connection.

Work procedures can be planned in advance with the help of R&MinteliPhy.