CompX Security Products is now offering electronic access control to network server racks by embedding HID?s eProx technology into its electronic locks.
CompX Security Products is now offering electronic access control to network server racks by embedding HID?s eProx technology into its electronic locks. Server racks traditionally have been locked with simple cam locks or pushbutton mechanical locks. By incorporating electronic access control into these devices, users now have the ability to monitor who enters the servers, which can contain highly sensitive information. The CompX eLock enables users to wave their HID access control card in front of the lock to gain access. The lock will automatically download the information from the card into the system. When a valid credential is detected, the green LED illuminates, the locking mechanism opens, and the lock gives a positive confirmation beep. An invalid credential results in a red LED illumination and a negative beep. Lockview Windows software is available to download audit trails and provide lock programming ability. John Menzel, HID Director of Technology Integration, asys: ?A large number of Fortune 1000 companies already use HID proximity cards and readers for access control to their facilities,. Why not leverage the functionality of that card by using it to enhance the security of a company?s network server as well?? The lock electronics store up to 89 user codes, 11 supervisor codes, and can be master-coded. The Windows-based software program allows up to100 people to be programmed into the lock. An audit trail program records the last 750 cabinet access attempts with date, time and user name. The software can add, edit, view and delete users and their credentials, assign access rights between users and electronic locks in the database, and can download, view, save, print, archive and delete audit trails. In addition to working with a proximity reader and card, the lock can also incorporate a numeric keypad, magstripe reader, and can work with an iButton.
