While on the road, providing support services to remote offices, a network administrator can receive alerts on events occurring back in the in the core data center. Did someone enter a secure location? Is the temperature skyrocketing because the AC unit failed? There’s no need to wait until to get back to the office to take action. Users can now constantly be in the know

The iPhone app is bundled with their security server software. This is a mobile client that allows you to view live video. This is perfect for remote employees who still need to keep track of sensors in the office. You can also view your environmental monitors and manage access to secure rooms.

The Android app is limited to the ability to read only 8 probe ports. This still allows you to keep tabs on the temperature, humidity or water detections.

Of course these monitoring options are all possible with the devices that Ravica sells. If you have any questions on the above, please give us a call.

That’s not to say you can’t still use the existing method of powering the device as the BS2 will retain the internal 7.5 VDC power supply and is a “Powered Device” so the power to the unit can be supplied from either the PoE or from the 7.5 VDC power adapter, acting as backup power in case of a PoE power supply failure.

Surely such a notable addition to the product must increase the price substantially. Not true. While the powered BitSight2 (without any included sensors) currently runs $250, the new PoE model sees a modest cost increase of $45, bringing the cost to $295.

In addition to the new PoE option, the Ethernet interface is now a standard full duplex 100mHz port that replaces the old half duplex Ethernet port. This new functionality comes with the same reliability Ravica users expect from their environmental monitoring equipment at no additional cost.

As always, we continue to improve our existing product line by adding features and technologies that our customers need most. We hope many of you find these new sensorProbe options to be as exciting as we do.

Oh, and a little birdie recently told me that we can expect to see a PoE BitSight8 sometime in the near future as well. Stay tuned here for more developments in our line of data center monitoring hardware.

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Check out our online demo to see some features of the BitSight2 environmental monitoring system.  See the parameters we have selected for use in our own data room.  These parameters are easily customizable to accommodate your specific environmental needs.

This sensor probe works with every intelligent sensor in the Ravica family.  You can connect any of our sensors in any combination to monitor temperature, humidity, water leakage, and airflow including long term graphing, security, detect AC Power Line Voltage, Measure Digital Voltmeter, control relays, and many more.  Our sensors include an integrated data collection and graphing package to spot trends in the airflow, temperature, and humidity.

Dry contacts and drivers are available for monitoring UPS status, security systems, and air conditioning status.

Every sensor comes with our unique autosense feature. Whenever a new type of sensor is plugged in, the autosense will recognize it and reconfigure the BS2 to begin monitoring it. In the event of an alarm or temperature / humidity threshold being exceeded, it has the ability to send alert notifications using Email, SMS (via an email-to-SMS gateway) and SNMP Traps.

From anywhere in the world, you can view your data center’s status via the web interface.  Also, view your data center with the integrated security cameras.

You can map the location of the probes in your data center or facility.  You can integrate this map into your own management applications.

The Ravica line of environmental sensors and products is versatile and reliable.  Feel free to play with the online demo to see some of the available features.  If you have further questions, give us a call any time.

~Angela
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Understanding how humidity in data centers affects electronics is an obvious requirement for Data Center Managers because it has a direct effect on a company’s bottom line.  Ensuring that your business has ideal data center humidity levels impacts the lifespan of equipment and can decrease utility costs.

Too little moisture in a data center can potentially lead to electrostatic discharge, which can trip internal sensors and shut down electronics.  This interruption requires time and manpower to repair.  Translation:  added financial expense.

Too much moisture in a data center can lead to condensation on equipment, which can cause them to short out or work overtime to eliminate the moisture.  This requires the use of more utilities.  Translation:  added financial expense.

Controlling the moisture content of air in the room is vital to sustaining equipment and bottom line.  Ravica is here to help you monitor your data center environment. 

Our product line is designed to help you protect your infrastructure from environmental hazards.  Our Temperature and Humidity Sensors have both temperature and humidity measuring capabilities in a single sensor.  This extends the capability of our SensorProbes to measure up to 8 temperature and 8 humidity sensing parameters, just by connecting 8 dual sensors.

Ravica can also help monitor your facilities for water leaks, voltage surges, smoke, and access.  We offer simple, reliable, and affordable solutions to protect your assets. 

Call us today to find out how cost-effective it is to protect your company’s data.

~Angela
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Luca Deri founded ntop in 1998 because he wanted to solve his employer’s network monitoring problems but had no tool to provide simple and efficient answers.  Through ntop, he offers nProbe and nBox to serve as visual insight into network utilization. 

Cisco’s NetFlow and sFlow are collected by nProbe, providing flow monitoring views and holistic understanding of traffic trends. nBox is a hardware device preloaded with nProbe, used as a probe and collector at the same time.  nBox is the option for those who don’t have an available PC for nProbe or who prefer the small nBox device with low cost, web interface, and remote maintenance.

Without question, knowing your traffic flows leads to improved time to resolution and can help with any necessary configuration restructuring.  Having this information is no longer a luxury for Network Managers; it is a need.

nProbe and nBox offer extremely cost-effective solutions for businesses who desire better visibility into their networks.

Ravica offers the availability of economical nProbes and nBoxes which are both easily implemented.  nProbe generates NetFlow v5 and v9 for fast Ethernet or gigabit Ethernet networks.  nBox is a simple embedded hardware solution containing nProbe.  Systrax.com has a great blog to help configure nProbe to send NetFlow.

For more information on how nProbe and nBox can help you monitor your IT world, call or visit Ravica today.

~Angela
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Albeit gorgeous, the home features glass exterior walls, allowing the occupant to be “one with nature.”  But it also seems to allow the occupant to be “one with everyone else who is standing outside the house.”

This takes the concept of “neighborhood watch” to a new level. 

But it did get me thinking…  Maybe it’s not such a bad idea to allow your neighbors direct views into your home.  For example, if neighbors should see smoke in the home, they could alert the fire department.  Should neighbors notice a water leak, they could contact the proper resources.  Should they observe an intruder, police could be summoned.  So, for the minuscule price of $35 million, you could have a home with these security features.

Out of your price range?  Then I’d like to suggest a simpler and more cost effective solution to monitoring your home or business.  A Ravica environmental monitoring device is a multipurpose solution to notify you of environmental hazards in your home, data center, or business.  Get instant alerts about smoke, humidity, power outages, and so much more.  Protect your assets and infrastructure against total damage.   Our sensorProbe unit is fully SNMP enabled, allowing for easy integration into many existing monitoring systems.

If you want to keep your surroundings safe from humidity damage, smoke, or temperature fluctuations, give us a call.  We are here to help.  And we won’t charge $35 million.

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Fortunately, we can have that sense of trust with a Ravica environmental sensor.  Ravica security monitors placed in your property can alert you to the presence of property hazards like smoke and water.  While you are away, you can still feel secure knowing you will be alerted to hazards as soon as they happen.

A Ravica team member just received an alert at work this past week from his home’s system.  He was notified of unauthorized access to the house.  Fortunately, the culprit was his extremely mischievous Dachshund.  But what if it hadn’t been?  Wouldn’t you want to know immediately if someone is in your home?

First alerts are extremely important to prevent serious damage.  An early alert from a smoke detector can make the difference between very minor damage and total destruction.  If caught early enough, proper authorities can be notified and damages can be minimized.

But what good is a smoke detector if you can’t hear its alarm?  What happens when your home is in Boca Raton, but you are on vacation in Venice?  Ravica’s devises are extremely versatile and can use various mediums to send alert notifications.  Just imagine having the freedom to travel knowing you will receive an instant alert about any power outages, smoke, or water leaks.  These alerts can be sent through email, mobile phone text, or Skype.

During the work day and during extended absences and vacations, you can feel confident that your property is protected, even without the Mayberry police force.

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Sadly, this type of water damage is fairly common.  Not as common as the Old Spice Guy videos on YouTube, but common nonetheless.  

This type of accident can severely cripple a business and shouldn’t be expected or taken lightly.  My associate’s story serves as a glowing example of the importance of environmental sensors.  A Ravica SensorProbe would have notified him immediately of the situation.  He could have received notifications through email, Skype, Twitter, or texts on his cell phone, and the damage could have been dramatically reduced or potentially totally eliminated.

The SensorProbe is a versatile device to alert on the presence of water, temperature fluctuations, and smoke before the damage is crippling to a business.  The sensors can be placed virtually anywhere and aren’t limited to just data centers or offices. 

Environmental monitoring sensors are more than just fancy smoke detectors.  Devices from Ravica can prevent the need to repair damaged facilties and recreate lost data, saving you tremendous amounts of money.  They are versatile devices designed to keep you in control. 

Contact us today for more information.  At the very least, contact the Old Spice Guy.  He seems to have all the answers.

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That last statement was hitting below the belt.  I apologize.  There is no “I” in “team,” so I won’t make this all about me.

I’m taking it one game at a time at Ravica, but it’s already been apparent that the crew here is a great team.  We are all willing to go the distance to show you how we can help protect your home and business with environmental monitoring.  Please contact us if you have any questions about the SensorProbes or Intelligent Sensors or about customizing your equipment.

Also…You can also get a ringside seat and see our online demo to learn how the sensors can monitor your world.  The user password is “Ravica.”

Ravica offers great products and great service, and we are in your corner.  We welcome your feedback.  Leave it all on the field and tell us how we’re doing.  Also, let us know if you would like more information about any environmental system topics.

Thanks for letting me introduce myself.  I look forward to sharing Ravica news with you even more as the game goes on.  And I promise to throw in the towel on the sports clichés in the future.

Phew.  I’m saved by the bell.

~Angela
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So,  instead of touting the virtues of our SensorProbes, I would just like to thank all of our wonderful customers for your business over the past year.   We look forward to providing you with quality products and service in the upcoming year!  And remember, the entire Ravica line of products come with unlimited lifetime support.  That is our holiday (and everyday) gift to you!

So Happy Holidays from all of us here at Ravica!  We wish you a very joyous and prosperous New Year!