Southco's data center solutions provide access control and monitoring at the rack level providing a complete, comprehensive security system to control, monitor and track individuals from building entry down to the equipment that physically stores sensitive data.
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Data Center Security Compliance
Security Solutions from the entry door to the rack
Why Southco?
Rack Level Security
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Applications
Seamless System Integration
Control data center security from the facility entrance to the rack level with Southco’s H3-EM Electronic Locking Swinghandle with modular reader and our Security System Integration (SSI) Kit with Wiegand interface. We can provide any level of integration between our solutions and your existing building access control system, allowing for one screen monitoring of access.
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Modular Access Control Systems
Southco’s intelligent locks can incorporate any reader technology and retrofit into any cabinet, making it possible to extend physical access control down to the rack level. Options include PIN pad, biometric or RFID card reader, as well as dual-factor authentication combinations of PIN pad, RFID and fingerprint.
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Cabinet Retrofit Kits
Southco’s OEM Cabinet Retrofit Kits allow existing mechanical cabinet locking systems to be easily upgraded to electronic locking solutions by providing hardware packages designed to fit common Cabinet Manufacturers' panel preps.
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Fully Networked End-to-End Access Control
Southco offers fully networked, IP based access control systems designed to meet unique data center requirements. Designed to meet security and industry compliance requirements and provide an easy upgrade path from current solutions, we offer standalone, networked, wired and wireless solutions, and OEM integration.
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Seamless System Integration
Control data center security from the facility entrance to the rack level with Southco’s H3-EM Electronic Locking Swinghandle with modular reader and our Security System Integration (SSI) Kit with Wiegand interface. We can provide any level of integration between our solutions and your existing building access control system, allowing for one screen monitoring of access.
![Data Center](https://media.southco.com/media/wysiwyg/Industry_Pages/Data_Center/Southco_DataCenter-Industry_Seamless-System-Integration-Application_540x360.jpg)
Modular Access Control Systems
Southco’s intelligent locks can incorporate any reader technology and retrofit into any cabinet, making it possible to extend physical access control down to the rack level. Options include PIN pad, biometric or RFID card reader, as well as dual-factor authentication combinations of PIN pad, RFID and fingerprint.
![Data Center](https://media.southco.com/media/wysiwyg/Industry_Pages/Data_Center/Southco_DataCenter-Industry_H3-EM-Modular-Product_540x360-animation.gif)
Products
SC Self-Contained Electronic Lock
Southco's self-contained electronic access solutions combine battery power, electromechanical locks, and keypads or RFID access control into a single, easily installed package.
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H3-EM Electronic Swinghandle
Southco’s H3-EM Electronic Locking Swinghandle features an efficient microprocessor-controlled gear motor design that ensures minimal power consumption and provides intelligent locking and monitoring capabilities.
![Data Center](https://media.southco.com/media/wysiwyg/Industry_Pages/Data_Center/Southco_DataCenter-Industry_H3-EM-68-Product_540x360.jpg)
Security System Integration Kits
Integrate our solution into your existing access control system to control data center security from the facility entrance to the rack level. Southco’s electronic locking swinghandle with integrated RFID reader and our Security System Integration Kit with Wiegand interface provide a seamless upgrade to electronic locking.
![Data Center](https://media.southco.com/media/wysiwyg/Industry_Pages/Data_Center/Southco_DataCenter-Industry_SSI-Integration-Kit-Application_540x360.jpg)
BT BLUETOOTH® Controller
Southco’s EA-BT BLUETOOTH® Controller provides full access control of intelligent locks without having to wire into a network, or install, manage and maintain software.
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SC Self-Contained Electronic Lock
Southco's self-contained electronic access solutions combine battery power, electromechanical locks, and keypads or RFID access control into a single, easily installed package.
![Data Center](https://media.southco.com/media/wysiwyg/Industry_Pages/Data_Center/Southco_DataCenter-Industry_SC-Product_540x360.jpg)
H3-EM Electronic Swinghandle
Southco’s H3-EM Electronic Locking Swinghandle features an efficient microprocessor-controlled gear motor design that ensures minimal power consumption and provides intelligent locking and monitoring capabilities.
![Data Center](https://media.southco.com/media/wysiwyg/Industry_Pages/Data_Center/Southco_DataCenter-Industry_H3-EM-68-Product_540x360.jpg)
About Southco
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150+ experienced sales engineers and 75+ design engineers globally
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Provide total program management from design concept to production
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17 manufacturing and stocking locations in 9 countries
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Global leader in Engineered Access Solutions for over 70 years
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Serving 100,000+ customers in 83 countries
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Global footprint with sales, distribution, engineering and customer service in 30+ countries