Chatsworth Products Remote Infrastructure Management (RIM-1000) - Manual (Page 15)

Remote Infrastructure Management System - Version 1.0 / July 2014
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SYSTEM OVERVIEW
1.1. Product Description
The Remote Infrastructure Management (RIM-1000) System from Chatsworth Products,Inc. (CPI) is a comprehensive system
which provides additional equipment protection by monitoring critical operating parameters in enterprises, remote network
facilities, communication rooms, remote and unmanned facilities, and critical support systems. The RIM-1000 is a stand alone
system. It operates via embedded firmware that handles all data collection, alarm reporting, and multiple concurrent communication
mediums.
The RIM-1000 typically monitors analog, dry contact, Modbus, and SNMP integer outputs from a wide variety of devices.
During operation, the RIM-1000 performs internal diagnostics and monitors its status. It uses LED indicators to report its condition.
The RIM-1000 embedded firmware enables system configuration, I/O setup, status inquiries, alarm reports, data logs, and troubleshooting.
The RIM-1000 is menu driven and operates with any Web browser, ASCII terminal, or terminal emulation application (e.g., HyperTerminal).
1.2. 1U and 2U RIM-1000 Devices
Up to four expansion cards can be added to the base RIM-1000 to increase the functionality of the device. The 1U enclosure has room for
one expansion card, in addition to the base RIM-1000 unit. A 2U RIM-1000 has room for three expansion cards, in addition to the base
RIM-1000 functionality. If you add more than one expansion card to a base RIM-1000, your device will be upgraded to a 2U rack mount
enclosure. A base RIM-1000 unit ships in a 1U rack-mount enclosure.
Refer to Appendix A, “RIM-1000 Expansion Cards” on page 169 to learn more about the different RIM-1000 expansion cards and their
capabilities.