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RFID for data centers means assigning each server an RFID tag that is used to register the server to rack and to monitor its lifecycle.
A short introduction to RFID-based Server Tracking
Digitally managed server tracking improves asset security and visibility across sites. Our solution logs location and movement in real time, supporting audit readiness, maintenance, and lifecycle management.
Turck Vilant Systems Server Tracking Solution
Many data center operators still manage servers manually—often relying on Excel sheets to track assets. A key driver for improving this is compliance with the ISO/IEC 27001 standard, which requires organizations to monitor the full lifecycle of their IT infrastructure. RFID offers a cost-effective and low-maintenance solution for tracking inventory, classifying assets, and managing decommissioning. Each server is tagged and linked to its rack, enabling automated lifecycle monitoring.
Turck Vilant Systems provides an RFID toolkit that tracks servers down to the OEM serial number, logging all commissioning and maintenance events. The system also automatically records each server’s location—down to the room and rack. A mobile app enables staff to search for or take inventory of assets quickly and accurately.
Turck Vilant Systems Solution for Server Tracking
- Designates an RFID tag for each server to give them a unique identity
- Tracks the server commissioning process and users entering the server rooms
- Records server location , and any operations performed on the server during its lifecycle
- Offers reporting on asset level
A Step-by-Step Approach to Server Tracking
Fixed and mobile RFID readers enable real-time visibility into server location and status. Our solution tracks key lifecycle phases and includes tags, a server app, and a mobile tool for inventory, classification, and destruction—supporting compliance, audits, and efficient lifecycle management.
Asset Creation
The operator matches the OEM serial number on the server to the RFID tag.
User Entry / Exit
The RFID system keeps track of personnel entering or exiting the server rooms.
Server to Rack
The server rack is considered a parent to all individual servers. Therefore, users match their RFID tags with a mobile RFID device when placing the server on the shelf.
Inventory
Operators may perform an RFID-based inventory of the racks and servers at any time. Mobile RFID devices connect to Turck Vilant Visibility Manager and download up-to-date data on servers per room and rack.
Search
If a server is misplaced or its location is unknown, the mobile devices have a search function to help users locate them.
Booking Lifecycle Events
The Turck Vilant Visibility Manager keeps track of all server status changes, such as booking out or deleting. The application offers complete visibility to the entire fleet.
Asset Creation
The operator matches the OEM serial number on the server to the RFID tag.
User Entry / Exit
The RFID system keeps track of personnel entering or exiting the server rooms.
Server to Rack
The server rack is considered a parent to all individual servers. Therefore, users match their RFID tags with a mobile RFID device when placing the server on the shelf.
Inventory
Operators may perform an RFID-based inventory of the racks and servers at any time. Mobile RFID devices connect to Turck Vilant Visibility Manager and download up-to-date data on servers per room and rack.
Search
If a server is misplaced or its location is unknown, the mobile devices have a search function to help users locate them.
Booking Lifecycle Events
Turck Vilant Visibility Manager keeps track of all server status changes, such as booking out or deleting. The application offers complete visibility to the entire fleet.
Solution benefits
24/7 visibility on Server Whereabouts
No more manual errors
Automatic tracking of server lifecycle events
Cost-efficient inventory process
How to get started?
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