ABB has launched ABB Decathlon Version 3.1, the latest release of its data center infrastructure management (DCIM) system, adding new reports, increased flexibility and more safeguards for managing a flexible network of power, cooling and IT systems.

The release offers increased reporting capabilities for quicker snapshots and generator set reports. Snapshot reports are a way to monitor and query specific aspects of and the status of the data center. For example, users can elect to show all breakers that are not racked in, UPSs that are not running in economizer mode or identify all racks with temperatures higher than 78F.

Automated gen-set reports can be created at preset time periods or on-demand. These reports enable users to monitor, assess and relay information in a single report.

The new monitoring functions include real-time access and more flexible viewing options, such as live video. ABB Decathlon’s video system features instant, user-controlled views of the facility, allowing users to monitor the data center from a remote location and also record those videos for later reference. Users can direct the camera at different angles or predetermined settings to see and record operations, from maintenance to environmental and security conditions.

Eric Olson, ABB Decathlon product manager, said, “With the real-time video capabilities, data center staff can now monitor their facilities more efficiently and obtain immediate information. This instant information allows both IT and facility managers to not only stay up-to-date on the health of their systems in real-time, but it also enables them to review changes in the data center with our recording capabilities.”

Decathlon Version 3.1 also allows the DCIM software to reside on a customer’s host system. Users still have the option for the application to be delivered on an appliance, however.

The latest version of the application provides improved redundant operation, ensuring the application continues to run without loss of data in the event of host failure. Decathlon now offers full end-to-end redundancy, including redundancy in the host system application, servers, network, power supplies, IO modules and building management controllers.