The cobbler’s children go barefoot — and so it is with server rooms. These spaces, forming the heart of every facility’s IT infrastructure, are paradoxically among the least monitored areas in a building. Yet it is precisely the server room’s reliability that determines the functioning of all systems — including those responsible for security.

Managed switch visualisation in the GEMOS environment

Managed switch visualisation in the GEMOS environment — real-time monitoring of port status and network device operating parameters.

The PSIM platform, primarily associated with integrating traditional security systems such as fire alarm, intrusion alarm, CCTV and access control, can play an equally important role in monitoring critical server room infrastructure. Below, we present the key areas of this integration.

LAN infrastructure monitoring

The LAN network is the lifeblood of every modern facility. A network switch failure in the server room can mean losing connectivity to cameras, access control readers or alarm panels serving entire floors or building segments.

LAN infrastructure monitoring in the server room via the PSIM platform

LAN topology visualisation in the integration environment — the operator sees the status of individual switches and their interconnections.

Visualising network infrastructure in the PSIM environment allows operators to continuously monitor the status of managed switches, identify ports where problems have occurred, and quickly locate the source of a failure. Integration with switches via the SNMP protocol enables reading parameters such as port load, link speed, transmission error count and device temperature.

SNMP protocol and managed switches

The SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is a communication standard that enables the PSIM platform to obtain diagnostic data directly from network devices. For managed switches, this integration allows:

  • monitoring the status of each port — active, inactive, error;
  • reading network traffic statistics on individual ports;
  • detecting unauthorised device connections;
  • receiving notifications (SNMP traps) about critical events.
Managed switch integration with the PSIM platform via SNMP

Switch integration via the SNMP protocol in the GEMOS environment — a detailed view of port operating parameters and network traffic statistics.

This means the security system operator does not need to log in to the dedicated management interface of each switch individually — all key information is available in a single integration environment, alongside data from cameras, alarm panels and other systems.

UPS units

The uninterruptible power supply is the last line of defence against an uncontrolled shutdown of server room equipment. The PSIM platform, integrated with UPS units, enables visualisation of parameters such as:

  • battery charge level;
  • current load on the UPS;
  • mains or battery operation mode;
  • battery health status and estimated backup time.
UPS parameter visualisation in the GEMOS environment

UPS monitoring in the integration environment — the operator continuously tracks battery status, load and operating mode.

When the UPS switches to battery power, the integration system can automatically trigger an alarm procedure — notify the appropriate personnel, log the event and initiate a safe shutdown sequence for less critical systems to extend backup time for key infrastructure.

Fibre optic ring

In extensive facilities — such as campuses, office complexes or industrial sites — communication between server rooms relies on fibre optic rings. The ring topology provides redundancy: if one segment is damaged, network traffic is automatically rerouted.

Fibre optic ring visualisation in the PSIM environment

Fibre optic ring visualisation — the operator sees the status of individual segments and immediately identifies the location of any damage.

Visualising the fibre optic ring in the PSIM environment enables immediate identification of the damaged segment and assessment of the failure’s impact on other systems. The operator can see which buildings or zones may be at risk of losing connectivity and take appropriate corrective action — before the effects of the failure become noticeable to facility users.

Climate control and environmental conditions

Temperature and humidity in the server room are parameters whose exceedance beyond permissible values can lead to equipment damage or forced emergency shutdown. The PSIM platform enables remote monitoring of precision climate control units, including:

  • current temperature and humidity in individual server room zones;
  • operating status of cooling units;
  • temperature threshold alarms;
  • environmental parameter history for audit purposes.
Server room climate monitoring in the GEMOS environment

Remote monitoring of server room climate parameters — visualisation of temperature, humidity and cooling unit operating status in the GEMOS environment.

Integrating climate control systems with the PSIM platform enables automated scenarios — for example, if one cooling unit fails, the system can automatically increase the output of the remaining units, send a notification to technical staff and log the event. This approach minimises the risk of overheating and enables rapid response before environmental conditions exceed critical values.