APC NetBotz Rack Monitor 250A NBRK0250A - 1U Rack-Mount Security & Environmental Monitoring Appliance

In a busy server room, the APC NetBotz Rack Monitor 250A keeps watch over temperature, humidity, and rack access, alerting staff the moment conditions drift outside safe limits. This 1U rack-mount appliance consolidates environmental and physical security monitoring into a single unit, reducing the need for separate sensors and access systems. It supports SNMP and Modbus protocols for seamless integration with existing network management systems, and features a Fast Ethernet 10/100 Mbit/s interface for reliable connectivity.

Key specifications

• Form factor: 1U rack-mount appliance
• Network interface: Fast Ethernet 10/100 Mbit/s
• Management protocols: SNMP, Modbus
• Integrated sensors: temperature, humidity
• Input voltage: 100-240V AC, 50/60 Hz
• Operating temperature: 0 - 45 °C (32 - 113 °F)
• Operating humidity: 0 - 95% non-condensing
• Colour: Black
• Weight: 1.27 kg
• Compliance: REACH, RoHS

Why choose it

The NetBotz 250A offers configurable alert thresholds and compatibility with SNMP and Modbus, making it easy to integrate into diverse IT environments. Its compact black design fits standard rack spaces, and it complies with REACH and RoHS standards, ensuring environmental responsibility. With a weight of just 1.27 kg, installation is straightforward, and the appliance is suitable for edge compute sites as well as larger data center deployments.

Ideal use cases

• Rack-mounted monitoring in edge compute sites
• Environmental and access monitoring in co-location or enterprise server rooms
• Integration with NMS using SNMP or Modbus protocols
• Environments requiring centralized alerting for temperature, humidity, water, and access events

Good to know

The NetBotz 250A is designed to protect equipment from threats such as water, high temperature and humidity, fire, and unauthorized access. It supports standard network protocols and is suitable for a wide range of IT deployments. The appliance includes a Fast Ethernet 10/100 Mbit/s interface and is compatible with StruxureWare Data Center Expert for advanced management.