AKCP SmartCabinet Sensor (CAS)

The AKCP SmartCabinet Sensor (CAS) is an advanced combination sensor specifically designed for comprehensive monitoring of 19-inch IT racks in modern data centers. It integrates temperature measurement, humidity monitoring, and differential pressure analysis into one compact housing. This provides a highly precise foundation for server rack monitoring, cooling optimization, and compliance assurance in critical environments.

With high measurement accuracy and seamless integration into the AKCP sensorProbe+ family (sensorProbe2+, sensorProbeX+), the CAS is an essential tool for efficient management of racks, hot aisle/cold aisle configurations, and sensitive data center environments.

High-Precision Temperature Measurement

The SmartCabinet Sensor is equipped with six digital precision temperature probes. These sensors provide a measurement range of -40 °C to +75 °C and offer a resolution of 0.1 °C with an accuracy of ±0.3 °C. Additionally, the sensor calculates three differential temperatures between the front and rear of the IT rack. This enables the visualization of an accurate thermal profile and reveals whether cooling performance is balanced or potential hotspots are forming.

Humidity and Differential Pressure Monitoring

Two integrated humidity sensors measure 0–100 % relative humidity with ±2 % RH accuracy at 25 °C. This fulfills professional data center standards and ensures the reliable operation of sensitive electronic components.

The built-in differential pressure sensor measures air pressure variation with 0.01 Pa resolution and ±0.5 % accuracy over a ±125 Pa range. This is critical in hot/cold aisle containment environments, where differential pressure defines airflow efficiency, cooling effectiveness, and overall energy performance.

Integration and Network Management

The SmartCabinet Sensor is fully compatible with sensorProbe+ systems. Owing to SNMP support, it is easily integrated into mainstream network monitoring platforms such as Nagios, PRTG, SolarWinds, Check_MK, and Zabbix. Through the built-in web interface, administrators can:

• View sensor data in real time
• Configure threshold limits
• Set alarm strategies (email, SMS, SNMP traps)
• Visualize environmental data graphically

Mounting and Flexibility

Measuring only 75 × 55 × 27 mm, the CAS is extremely compact and adaptable. It can be mounted magnetically, on a desktop, on walls, or DIN rails. With a maximum cable length of 18 meters using UTP CAT5/6, the sensor can also be deployed in hard-to-reach areas within the rack.

Data Logger, Graphing, and Visualization

Integration with the AKCPro Server unfolds more advanced visualization capabilities, including:

• Real-time rack map visualization
• Heat map display for temperature differences
• Airflow and differential pressure representation
• Alarm overview for each sensor point
• Historical data storage for compliance and audits

Application Areas

• IT rack monitoring in server rooms and data centers
• Hot aisle / cold aisle management
• Cooling optimization to prevent thermal hotspots
• Compliance monitoring (e.g., pharmaceutical, financial, and government organizations)
• Improving energy efficiency via airflow pressure analysis

Advantages of the AKCP SmartCabinet Sensor (CAS)

• Multi‑function sensor for temperature, humidity, and differential pressure
• Six temperature probes with ±0.3 °C accuracy
• Two humidity sensors with ±2 % RH precision
• Differential pressure measurement up to ±125 Pa
• Seamless integration into sensorProbe+ systems
• SNMP support for integration into network management tools
• Compact design and versatile mounting options
• CAT5e/6 cabling up to 18 m
• Advanced data visualization via AKCPro Server
• Optimal choice for rack and data center environmental monitoring

The AKCP SmartCabinet Sensor (CAS) is a fully integrated multi‑sensor solution for rack‑level environmental monitoring in modern data centers. By combining precise temperature measurement, humidity tracking, and differential pressure analysis, it delivers critical data for improving climate control and energy efficiency. With SNMP integration, flexible mounting, and comprehensive visualization features, it is a perfect addition to sensorProbe+‑based infrastructure monitoring solutions.

Companies seeking to proactively protect their critical IT racks will find the CAS a future‑ready monitoring solution that maximizes investment protection, operational reliability, and compliance assurance.