Eaton helps safeguard access to critical data in IT environments with versatile smart lock for rack enclosures

October 22, 2020

RALEIGH, NC … Power management company Eaton today announced an intelligent, modular access control system for information technology (IT) rack enclosures with the North American launch of TANlock by Eaton. Supporting Eaton’s continuing focus on the critical importance of cybersecurity, this versatile smart lock enables data center and IT managers to remotely manage and control physical access to an unlimited number of server racks and enclosures, all from a single dashboard. Leveraging technology from leading lock manufacturer FATH^® Mechatronics, TANlock by Eaton integrates with Eaton’s Visual Power Manager (VPM) and Visual Capacity Optimization Manager (VCOM) software solutions to give managers greater control of – and visibility into – user access to critical infrastructure.

“The growth of cloud computing and Internet of Things connectivity have created more entry points to access businesses’ private data than ever before,” said Jeff Kennedy, product manager, Eaton. “As companies prioritize cybersecurity measures in the connected technologies they deploy, it is essential to also incorporate physical security as part of a comprehensive strategy to protect critical data. With TANlock by Eaton, we are giving data center and IT managers an intelligent way to remotely manage and control user access to infrastructure, providing peace of mind that IT equipment is protected within the enclosure.

From large enterprises to small businesses, more companies are shifting critical infrastructure to edge computing environments and other locations where on-site support staff may not be present. With more essential data being transitioned to these environments, operators need greater visibility and control over who can access and manage critical equipment.

TANlock by Eaton adds intelligent, physical security to Eaton’s growing portfolio of secure power management solutions, giving data center and IT professionals an added layer of security to help protect critical data from unauthorized user access. The solution incorporates built-in intelligence to deliver the most versatile access control with seven different authentication technologies to meet a wide variety of requirements. Through integration with Eaton’s VPM and VCOM software, users can see and control both the state of rack power infrastructure as well as who is accessing it.

Eaton continues to deliver innovative technologies that enable users to take a system-wide approach to cybersecurity. Recently, Eaton became the first power management company in the industry to have UPS connectivity devices certified to meet both the UL 2900-1 and International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 62443-4-2 cybersecurity standards, for its Gigabit Network Card and Industrial Gateway Card.

To learn more about TANlock by Eaton, visit www.Eaton.com/TANlock. To learn about Eaton’s full range of innovative power management technologies, visit Eaton.com.

Eaton’s electrical business is a global leader with deep regional application expertise in power distribution and circuit protection; power quality, backup power and energy storage; control and automation; life safety and security; structural solutions; and harsh and hazardous environment solutions. Through end-to-end services, channel and an integrated digital platform & insights Eaton is powering what matters across industries and around the world, helping customers solve their most critical electrical power management challenges.

Eaton’s mission is to improve the quality of life and the environment through the use of power management technologies and services. We provide sustainable solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical power – more safely, more efficiently, and more reliably. Eaton’s 2019 revenues were $21.4 billion, and we sell products to customers in more than 175 countries. We have approximately 93,000 employees. For more information, visit Eaton.com.

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