Security system

Data loss can threaten a company’s very existence. Downtimes in IT networks often have dramatic economic repercussions. Stock-market and payment transactions, energy supplies, telecommunications, the health sector, transport and production plants are all quick to respond. More often than not, network faults and data loss are due to simple, un-spectacular connection errors and people’s inability to respond correctly. Mistakenly, negli-gently or without authorization, someone may pull out a plug, tamper with a connection, or plug a patch cord into the wrong socket. And the damage is done. So when it comes to connectors, it is crucial to stop those security gaps.

R&M’s solution is modular, adaptable and retrofittable. The R&M security system is based
on Smartholes, which are integrated as standard in R&M’s platforms for copper and fiber optic connectors. Outlets and patch panels are therefore already prepared for the security installation. The R&M security system consists of three levels:

1. Visual coding
2. Mechanical and visual coding, and
3. Intelligent protection using lock mechanisms and authorization solutions

The R&M Patch Guard is available at the third level. It protects connectors to active devices (switches, printers, surveillance cameras, etc.) against unauthorized access.