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TANlock: Keeping You In Control
The TANlock Access Control System is a centralised, tamper proof
latching and locking system for data centres and other security
sensitive applications, for example, co-location centres, medical or
industrial applications.
• Why is the TANlock Access Control System different from other
locks? The TANlock Access Control System consists only of the
lock itself. It is not necessary to install or implement any additional
software, no additional hardware is needed.
• What benefits does the solution have? Using standard interfaces
enables the TANlock Access Control System to be integrated into
existing IT infrastructures in a very simple way. There is no need
for additional software due to the usage of LDAP and Microsoft
ActiveDirectory. Monitoring is enabled by applying syslog and SNMP.
• How is it possible to only one lock and nothing else? The lock has a
controller which communicates with the administrator’s computer.
When the system is up and running, the lock will provide feedback in
pre-settable times via the software about its status.
The TANlock Access Control System enables you to control, to
monitor and to administer an unlimited number of locks from just
one device. After approving an opening event from the computer,
an additional code (TAN - Trans-action Authentication Number) is
necessary to open the TANlock. After both events verify as correct, the
handle swivels out and the door can be opened.
Every TANlock is connected to a network. The network cable
will transfer data but also the necessary power (PoE – Power over
Ethernet). The integration in existing networks as well as power
supply works by using PoE (Power over Ethernet). This reduces the
complexity of hundreds of locks installed.
For further information visit: www.tanlock.com
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