Asset management system integrating AIM and power and environment management

Abstract

The invention discloses an asset management system integrating AIM and power and environment management, and the system integrates an AIM automatic wiring management module, a warehouse management module, a power and environment management module and a simple gateway module in the same system platform, can achieve the functions of four function modules at the same time, and carries out the mutual adaptation. Comprehensive network cabling management full-process equipment management and monitoring full-process full-chain management are realized in one system, so that the problems of unsmooth information transmission, incompatible ports and mutual interference possibly occurring when a plurality of management platforms are nested and used are avoided; according to the asset management system integrating the AIM and the power and environment management, efficient and intelligent management of a data center machine room or various types of cabinets is achieved, and the asset management system has the advantages of being high in practicability and flexible to use.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a network cabling management system, and more particularly to an asset management system that integrates AIM and power environment monitoring management and has strong practicability and flexible use. Background Art

[0002] From educational, cultural and tourism, and financial institutions to medical, government, and enterprise organizations, every transaction, communication, and facility operation is completed through an increasing number of terminal devices and applications residing in the information network. Correspondingly, these organizations need to maintain and manage more connections than ever before throughout the physical layer of the network infrastructure. In particular, with the large number of emerging data centers, the increasing number of application services, servers, storage devices, and high-density switching devices also require more cross-connections between servers and switches at the network physical layer. All these growing connections from desktops to data centers form a more complex network physical layer structure.

[0003] Since the physical layer of the network is becoming increasingly complex, the cost in this regard is constantly increasing. Although existing network management tools and software can help data center managers manage the ports of switches and servers, the passive connection part of the physical link layer between switches and terminal devices excludes these network management systems. As the network foundation part on which all communications and commercial activities depend - the physical link layer, network managers in intelligent buildings and data centers have been looking for a method to effectively manage the infrastructure on the network to improve productivity and response time, reduce downtime, and operating costs.

[0004] As described above, such method attempts have gone through several stages including manual recording, spreadsheet recording, cabling management software, and electronic distribution frame systems, and finally formed the current AIM system. In the more than 20 years of application, early adopters in the industry quickly found that whether it was the earlier offline cabling management software or the new electronic distribution frame management system, they were only for the patch management of the comprehensive cabling itself and could not cover other major tasks in the daily operation and maintenance management of the ICT field, such as asset management, process management, etc.

[0005] In addition, there are also many pain points in the maintenance of computer room hardware, such as high temperature and high humidity, poor ventilation, dust accumulation, and overheating environment in the computer room, which affect the normal operation and safety of equipment; the operating status of equipment cannot be viewed in a timely manner; important data or equipment in the data computer room are stolen or lost; there is a lack of intelligent monitoring means, and manual inspection is required, resulting in low efficiency and high cost; there are many computer rooms, wide distribution, difficult daily maintenance, and low efficiency. Therefore, a dynamic environment monitoring system platform is added to the data center computer room, which can monitor the dynamic environment data in the data computer room in real time on a unified platform, realize the comprehensive monitoring and management of the data computer room, comprehensively record and process the operating status and alarm data of power, environment, and security equipment in the data computer room, and can timely predict and detect faults and quickly troubleshoot them to ensure the safe and stable operation of equipment.

[0006] For this reason, the maintenance team has to use multiple expensive software systems with overlapping and cumbersome functions within a project, and also has to solve the problems of information non - circulation and status out - of - sync between different systems. Moreover, it is very important that in ICT, not only facilities such as comprehensive cabling cables and patch panels need to be managed, but also more network equipment, cabinets, racks, UPS, batteries and other infrastructure, as well as the management of dynamic environment data of such equipment. In addition, the warehousing management and inbound / outbound management of all these equipment need to be unified on the same software platform, and can be inter - related and affect each other, and long - term and secure file records need to be retained.

[0007] Therefore, it is necessary to propose an improvement to overcome the defects of the prior art. Summary of the Invention

[0008] The purpose of the present invention is to solve the problems in the prior art and provide an asset management system integrating AIM and dynamic environment management with strong practicability and flexible use.

[0009] The technical solution of the present invention is: an asset management system integrating AIM and dynamic environment management, including an AIM automatic cabling management module, a warehousing management module, a dynamic environment management module, and a simple gateway module; the AIM automatic cabling management module is used for automatically managing the comprehensive cabling of the network physical layer; the warehousing management module is docked with the AIM automatic cabling management module, and the warehousing management module is used for warehousing management of used equipment and materials, and the warehousing management includes resource locking, outbound and return management; the dynamic environment management module is used for embedded display and management of the data of the dynamic environment collector, and the dynamic environment management module includes multiple third - party dynamic environment systems, and is displayed and controlled according to user settings; the simple gateway module includes multiple edge gateway management modules, which are used for data communication with various sensors.

[0010] As a preferred technical solution, the AIM automatic wiring management module locates the park to be managed, manages the floor map and equipment layout, and manages operation and maintenance tasks and work orders.

[0011] As a preferred technical solution, the AIM automatic wiring management module is linked with the network scanner and the electronic distribution frame to automatically identify the automatic management function of the integrated wiring of the entire park; through the management of roles and permissions, the administrator can customize the opening or hiding of the automatic scanning port function, and connect the automatic scanning function and link monitoring management function to the upper level through SNMP.

[0012] As a preferred technical solution, the AIM automatic wiring management module is provided with an IT equipment modeling function, including a variety of commonly used integrated wiring equipment models, supporting users to customize equipment models according to space size, horizontal and vertical modes, and port types.

[0013] As a preferred technical solution, the warehouse management module assigns a unique full-life cycle QR code to each equipment and material logged in for the first time for management. The QR code serves as an equipment label for asset management, which is used to quickly manage and view asset details and track links.

[0014] As a preferred technical solution, the warehouse management module is connected to the procurement management platform to perform automated procurement operations for materials that need to be replenished.

[0015] As a preferred technical solution, the dynamic environment management module monitors the environmental parameters and power indicators in the computer room cabinet in real time, and analyzes the information used or takes necessary measures such as tightening.

[0016] As a preferred technical solution, the dynamic environment management module includes a dynamic environment warning and status prediction analysis intelligent model. The dynamic environment warning and status analysis intelligent model can display the dynamic environment information to the user in a visual manner, and can intelligently predict high-risk environments such as high temperature and high humidity and issue warnings.

[0017] As a preferred technical solution, the dynamic environment management module is linked with physical management devices of the computer room cabinets, such as fans, air conditioners, and door locks, to achieve remote control of the physical management devices of the computer room cabinets.

[0018] As a preferred technical solution, the AIM automatic wiring management module, storage management module, dynamic environment management module and simple gateway module can be turned on or off separately.

[0019] An asset management system integrating AIM and power environment management integrates the AIM automatic wiring management module, warehousing management module, power environment management module, and simple gateway module in the same system platform. It can simultaneously possess the functions of the four functional modules and adapt to each other, realizing the full-process management of comprehensive network wiring management and equipment management and monitoring in a single system, avoiding problems such as unsmooth information transmission, port incompatibility, and mutual interference that may occur when multiple management platforms are nested. The asset management system integrating AIM and power environment management of the present invention realizes the efficient and intelligent management of data center computer rooms or various types of cabinets, and has the advantages of strong practicability and flexible use. Brief Description of the Drawings

[0020] Figure 1 It is a structural block diagram of a specific implementation manner of an asset management system integrating AIM and power environment management of the present invention. Specific Embodiments

[0021] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are some, but not all, of the embodiments of the present invention. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0022] The terms used in the embodiments of the present invention are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the present invention. The singular forms "a", "the", and "said" used in the embodiments of the present invention and the appended claims are also intended to include the plural forms unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. "Multiple" generally includes at least two, but does not exclude the case of including at least one.

[0023] It should be understood that the term " / and" used herein is only a description of the association relationship of associated objects, indicating that three relationships may exist. For example, A and / or B may represent: A exists alone, A and B exist simultaneously, and B exists alone. In addition, the character " / " herein generally represents an "or" relationship between the preceding and following associated objects.

[0024] Depending on the context, the words "if", "when" as used herein may be interpreted as "when...", "when...", "in response to determining", or "in response to detecting". Similarly, depending on the context, the phrase "if determined" or "if detecting (stated condition or event)" may be interpreted as "when determined", "in response to determining", "when detecting (stated condition or event)", or "in response to detecting (stated condition or event)".

[0025] It should also be noted that the term "comprising", "including" or any other variant thereof is intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a commodity or system comprising a series of elements not only includes those elements but also includes other elements not expressly listed, or further includes elements inherent to such commodity or system. Without further limitation, an element defined by the statement "comprising one..." does not exclude the existence of additional identical elements in the commodity or system comprising said element.

[0026] As Figure 1 shown is a specific implementation manner of an asset management system integrating AIM and dynamic environment management according to the present invention. An asset management system integrating AIM and dynamic environment management in this embodiment includes an AIM automatic wiring management module, a warehousing management module, a dynamic environment management module, and a simple gateway module. Among them: The AIM automatic wiring management module is used for automatically managing the physical layer comprehensive wiring of the network. In an asset management system integrating AIM and dynamic environment management in this embodiment, the AIM automatic wiring management module locates the position of the park to be managed, manages the floor plan and equipment layout, and manages the operation and maintenance tasks and work orders. In an asset management system integrating AIM and dynamic environment management in this embodiment, the AIM automatic wiring management module is linked with a network scanner and an electronic distribution frame to automatically identify the automatic management function of the comprehensive wiring of the entire park; through the management of roles and permissions, the administrator can customize to open or hide the automatic scanning port function, connect to the automatic scanning function and link monitoring management function with the upper level through SNMP. Moreover, in an asset management system integrating AIM and dynamic environment management in this embodiment, the AIM automatic wiring management module is also provided with an IT device modeling function, including models of multiple common comprehensive wiring devices, supporting users to customize device models according to the space size, horizontal and vertical methods, and port types, and can be called and modified at any time.

[0027] An asset management system integrating AIM and power environment management. The warehousing management module is docked with the AIM automatic wiring management module. The warehousing management module is used for warehousing management of the used equipment and materials. The warehousing management includes resource locking, outbound and return management. In specific applications, the warehousing management module can conduct warehousing asset management for multiple warehouses, dock with the AIM automatic wiring management module, first estimate the quantity of equipment and materials to be used in the work order and automatically search for warehouses that can provide corresponding equipment and material resources, and remind the warehousing administrator to perform appropriate locking processing on the resources until the formal outbound order is issued and the inventory is used. Moreover, the warehousing management module can also conduct return management on the remaining materials according to the actual usage of materials in the AIM automatic wiring management module. In actual applications, the warehousing management module can also be connected to the procurement management platform to conduct automated procurement operations for materials that need to be replenished.

[0028] An asset management system integrating AIM and power environment management. The warehousing management module assigns a unique QR code with the entire life cycle to each piece of equipment and material during the initial login for management. This QR code can also be used as the equipment label during asset management and is printed and marked on the managed equipment through a label printer matching the system, enabling managers to quickly manage / view asset details anytime and anywhere through mobile communication devices even without a computer nearby. Moreover, by scanning any jumper QR code, the details of an entire complete link can be directly traced, and the link detection report of the corresponding segment can be queried.

[0029] An asset management system integrating AIM and power environment management. The power environment management module is used for embedded display and management of the data of the power environment collector. The power environment management module includes multiple third-party power environment systems, which are displayed and controlled according to user settings. In this embodiment, the power environment management module monitors the environmental parameters and power indicators in the computer room cabinet in real time, and at the same time analyzes the information used or takes necessary measures such as tightening. An asset management system integrating AIM and power environment management. On the one hand, the power environment management module realizes the processing and statistics of power environment information, and on the other hand, presents the power environment information to the user in a visual manner. On the other hand, the power environment management module of the asset management system integrating AIM and power environment management includes a power environment early warning and status prediction analysis intelligent model. The power environment early warning and status analysis intelligent model can intelligently predict high-risk environments such as high temperature and high humidity and give early warnings, and can also link the physical management devices of the computer room cabinet for remote control, that is, the power environment management module of this embodiment is linked with the physical management devices of the computer room cabinet such as fans, air conditioners, and door locks to realize remote control of the physical management devices of the computer room cabinet.

[0030] An asset management system integrating AIM and power environment management in this embodiment. The simple gateway module includes multiple edge gateway management modules for data communication with various sensors. Various sensors communicate directly with this system through the MQTT communication method. If users only need simple sensor information recording or simple control functions, they can also directly connect to the system through this functional module to achieve basic functions similar to those of the simple gateway module.

[0031] In actual use, in an asset management system integrating AIM and power environment management in this embodiment, the AIM automatic wiring management module, warehouse management module, power environment management module, and simple gateway module can be turned on or off separately, that is, the four functional modules can be controlled separately according to user needs, and only one or more of the modules can be turned on to increase the adaptability flexibility.

[0032] It should be known that as an intelligent management system, an asset management system integrating AIM and power environment management of the present invention necessarily manages basic functions such as user group information, data statistical charts, License, and logs with different permissions for a long time and effectively. Therefore, users who choose this system not only save the time and effort of equipping other management software or platforms, but also perfectly avoid the problems of unsmooth information transmission and even mutual interference that may occur when multiple management platforms are nested. It is an efficient and intelligent management platform for data center computer rooms or various types of cabinets.

[0033] An asset management system integrating AIM and power environment management of the present invention integrates the AIM automatic wiring management module, warehouse management module, power environment management module, and simple gateway module in the same system platform, can simultaneously have the functions of the four functional modules and adapt to each other, and realizes the full-process management of comprehensive network wiring management, full-process equipment management, and monitoring in one system, avoiding problems such as unsmooth information transmission, port incompatibility, and mutual interference that may occur when multiple management platforms are nested. An asset management system integrating AIM and power environment management of the present invention realizes the efficient and intelligent management of data center computer rooms or various types of cabinets, and has the advantages of strong practicability and flexible use.

[0034] The above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not used to limit the scope of implementation of the present invention. That is, all equivalent changes and modifications made according to the content of the patent application scope of the present invention shall fall within the technical scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An asset management system integrating AIM and dynamic loop management, characterized in that: It includes an AIM automatic wiring management module, a warehousing management module, a dynamic environment management module, and a simple gateway module; the AIM automatic wiring management module is used for automatically managing the physical layer comprehensive wiring of the network; the warehousing management module is docked with the AIM automatic wiring management module, and the warehousing management module is used for warehousing management of the used equipment and materials, and the warehousing management includes resource locking, outbound and return management; the dynamic environment management module is used for embedded display and management of the data of the dynamic environment collector, and the dynamic environment management module includes multiple third-party dynamic environment systems, and performs display and control according to user settings; the simple gateway module includes multiple edge gateway management modules, which are used for data communication with various sensors.

2. The asset management system integrating AIM and dynamic loop management according to claim 1, wherein: The AIM automatic wiring management module locates the position of the park to be managed, manages the floor plan and equipment layout, and manages the operation and maintenance tasks and work orders.

3. An asset management system integrating AIM and dynamic loop management according to claim 1, characterized in that: The AIM automatic wiring management module is linked with the network scanner and the electronic distribution frame to automatically identify the automatic management function of the comprehensive wiring of the whole park; through the management of roles and permissions, the administrator can customize the opening or hiding of the automatic scanning port function, the automatic scanning function and the link monitoring management function docked with the upper level through SNMP.

4. An asset management system integrating AIM and dynamic loop management according to claim 1, characterized in that: The AIM automatic wiring management module is provided with an IT equipment modeling function, including multiple common comprehensive wiring equipment models, and supports users to customize equipment models according to the space size, horizontal and vertical modes, and port types.

5. An asset management system integrating AIM and dynamic loop management according to claim 1, characterized in that: The warehousing management module assigns a unique two-dimensional code with the whole life cycle to each device and material logged in for the first time for management. This two-dimensional code is used as the device label for asset management, which is used to quickly manage and view the asset details and perform link tracking.

6. An asset management system integrating AIM and dynamic loop management according to claim 1, characterized in that: The warehousing management module is connected to the procurement management platform to perform automated procurement operations on the materials that need to be replenished.

7. An asset management system integrating AIM and dynamic loop management according to claim 1, characterized in that: The dynamic environment management module monitors the environmental parameters and power indicators in the computer room cabinet in real time, and at the same time analyzes the used information or takes necessary measures such as tightening.

8. An asset management system integrating AIM and dynamic loop management according to claim 1, characterized in that: The dynamic environment management module includes a dynamic environment early warning and status prediction analysis intelligent model. The dynamic environment early warning and status analysis intelligent model can display the dynamic environment information to the user in a visual way, and can intelligently predict high-risk environments such as high temperature and high humidity and give early warnings.

9. An asset management system integrating AIM and dynamic loop management according to claim 1, characterized in that: The dynamic environment management module is linked with the physical management devices of the computer room cabinet such as fans, air conditioners, and door locks to realize remote control of the physical management devices of the computer room cabinet.

10. An asset management system integrating AIM and dynamic loop management according to claim 1, characterized in that: The AIM automatic wiring management module, the warehousing management module, the dynamic environment management module, and the simple gateway module can be turned on or off separately.

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