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Classification of Data Center Operations Technology (OT) Management Tools White Paper 104
Revision 1
by Kevin Brown Dennis Bouley
> Executive summary
Data centers today lack a formal system for classifying software management tools. As a result,
confusion exists regarding which management systems are necessary and which are optional for secure
and efficient data center operation. This paper divides the realm of data center “Operations Technology”
into four distinct subsets and compares the primary and secondary functions of key subsystems within
these subsets. With a classification system in place, data center professionals can begin to determine
which physical infrastructure management tools they need – and don’t need – to operate their data
centers.
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Introduction Classification system context Monitoring & Automation Planning & Implementation
Dashboard Data collection Conclusion Resources Appendix
2 3 4 8 11 12 13 14 15
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Classification of Data Center Operations Technology (OT) Management Tools
Introduction
The total data center universe that most data center professionals are familiar with consists of two
principal “realms”. The first realm, information technology (IT), refers to all systems that address the
information processing aspects of the data center. The second realm, operations technology (OT) 1,
revolves around the physical infrastructure and controls that allow the devices within the information
processing realm to function. The classification system described in this paper is limited in scope to the
data center Operations Technology (OT) realm. Both realms are interrelated (IT cannot operate without
OT and OT supports both the data center and the larger building that houses the data center), but the
subsystems within each are procured, managed, and maintained by separate users. Typically, facilities
and engineering departments “own” and operate OT equipment. IT department personnel “own” the IT
equipment. In some larger data centers both IT and OT devices share a common communications
backbone. As the total data center evolves, these departments will become more intertwined as will the
management systems that support them. Table 1 provides definitions of terms utilized in this paper to
describe and contrast the OT classification system.
Term
Definition
OT represents the totality of the material systems
Data Center Examples
• Power systems • Cooling systems • Security systems • Servers • Storage systems • Network systems •
IT room • Electrical room • Mechanical room • Monitoring & Automation • Planning & Implementation •
Dashboard • Data Collection • Facility power device monitoring subsystem • IT room security monitoring
subsystem • The PowerLogic ION Enterprise software package’s electrical room power analytics function
• The PowerLogic ION Enterprise software package’s facility HVAC cooling device monitoring function
and foundational physical equipment necessary Operations Technology (OT) to facilitate operations of a
reliable, controlled and secured IT environment. The entire spectrum of technologies for information
processing, including software, hardware, communications technologies and related services. The total
physical surroundings within a building or facility that house the various pockets of data center related
hardware and software. A logical grouping of physical subsystems with similar primary functions (four of
these).
Information Technology (IT)
Environment Table 1
Terminology definitions and examples
Subset
Subsystem
A purpose-built software package that addresses a specific need (potentially hundreds of these). A
software function that is first in order of development and first in rank or importance when compared to
other software functions available within that particular subsystem. A software function that is second in

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Classification of Data Center Operations Technology (Ot) Management Tools by netpreneur Classification of Data Center Operations Technology (OT) Management Tools White Paper 104 Revision 1 by Kevin Brown Dennis Bouley > Executive summary Data centers today lack a formal system for classifying software management tools. As a result, confusion exists regarding which management systems are necessary and which are optional for secure and efficient data center operation. This paper divides the realm of data center "Operations Technology" into four distinct subsets and compares the primary and secondary functions of key subsystems within these subsets. With a classification system in place, data center professionals can begin to determine which physical infrastructure management tools they need - and don't need - to operate their data centers. Contents Click on a section to jump to it Introduction Classification system context Monitoring & Automation Planning & Implementation Dashboard Data collection Conclusion Resources Appendix 2 3 4 8 11 12 13 14 15 white papers are now part of the Schneider Electric white paper library produced by Schneider Electric's Data Center Science Center DCSC@Schneider-Electric.com Classification of Data Center Operations Technology (OT) Management Tools Introduction The total data center universe that most data center professionals are familiar with consists of two principal "realms". The first realm, information technology (IT), refers to all ...
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