Prevent Damage. Ensure Uptime. Reduce Risk.
Protect Your Data Center with SpotSee Shock Monitoring
Prevent and Monitor Damage
Impact
Physical impacts during shipping, installation, or relocation (racks being moved or bumped).
Shock
Shock and vibration from transporation, heavy equipment, HVAC Systems or traffic.
Temperature
Temperature fluctuations and overheating
The Risks of Shock and Vibration in Rack Servers
Rack servers are vulnerable to both sudden impacts (shock), continuous mechanical vibrations, and overheating which can be caused by:
Without real-time monitoring, these forces can go undetected, leading to:
- Server downtime and degraded performance (e.g., HDD failures, component misalignment).
- Data corruption and loss due to drive head misalignment.
- Premature hardware failure, leading to expensive repairs and replacements.
- Unexpected system crashes, disrupting critical operations.
SpotSee’s shock monitoring solutions ensure that data centers and IT teams can immediately detect, respond to, and prevent these risks before they result in failures.
SpotSee Solutions
From simple and effective visual indicators to connected shock sensors, our solutions offer you the best-in-class monitoring so that you can always deliver your services with confidence and avoid costly repairs, replacement of sensitive and epensive equipment.
ShockWatch Label
Immediate Visual Indication of Impact Events
Best for: Shipping and handling protection of servers and IT equipment.
ShockWatch impact indicators are tamperproof, single-use devices that turn red when a shock event exceeds a set threshold. This provides an immediate visual indication that a rack, chassis, or server has been subjected to excessive force.
✔ Detects mishandling in transit or during installation
✔ Simple, cost-effective solution for monitoring server shipments
✔ Encourages careful handling, reducing damage risks before deployment
🔹 Use Case: A data center receives a new rack server shipment, but a ShockWatch label is red upon delivery. Instead of installing potentially damaged equipment, IT teams can inspect and test the hardware before deployment, preventing costly failures.
ShockWatch 2:
Field-Armable, Tamperproof Impact Indicators for Installed Equipment
Best for: Installed rack servers & equipment that need ongoing shock detection.
ShockWatch 2 provides long-term impact monitoring by detecting and recording excessive shocks at the rack or server level. Unlike standard ShockWatch indicators, these are field-armable and designed for permanent monitoring.
✔ Tracks excessive force on live IT equipment (ideal for server rooms and racks)
✔ Multiple G-force rating options to match different rack/server sensitivities
✔ Serialized for traceability to track impact history over time
🔹 Use Case: A telecom facility installs ShockWatch 2 on its critical racks. If an impact exceeds the safe limit due to nearby construction vibrations, the IT team is alerted to inspect the affected servers before failures occur.
SpotBot GL
Real-Time Shock Monitoring During Transportation
Best for: Live tracking and in-depth analysis of shock, vibration, and environmental conditions during server transportation.
SpotBot GL is a connected, real-time shock monitoring system that provides continuous impact tracking and detailed event reporting during the shipment of rack servers, IT hardware, and data center components.
✔ Real-time alerts for shock & vibration events via cloud-based monitoring
✔ Comprehensive data logging, allowing forensic analysis of impact causes
✔ Tri-axial impact detection, ensuring full spectrum coverage
✔ Monitors other critical environmental factors, including temperature and humidity
🔹 Use Case: A global technology company ships pre-configured rack servers to a new data center across the country. A SpotBot GL is attached to each shipment to monitor for excessive shocks, drops, or vibrations during transit. When the shipment arrives, the recorded impact data is reviewed before installation. If the device logs a shock above safe handling thresholds, the IT team inspects the affected servers to prevent deploying potentially damaged equipment. This proactive approach ensures only undamaged hardware is installed, preventing unexpected failures after deployment.
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Potential Reduction in Total Cost of Ownership
Reduce Costs
Implementing shock monitoring solutions in data centers can reduce Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) by up to 40% by enhancing equipment reliability, optimizing maintenance practices, improving energy efficiency, and reducing downtime. By detecting and preventing physical impacts and vibrations, shock monitoring helps avoid unexpected hardware failures, lowering maintenance and replacement costs. Real-time monitoring enables a shift from reactive to predictive maintenance, extending asset lifespan and minimizing repair expenses. Additionally, optimized system performance reduces unnecessary energy consumption, contributing to lower operational costs. By proactively identifying potential risks, data centers can prevent unplanned outages, ensuring continuous service delivery and avoiding the high costs of downtime. These combined benefits lead to a more efficient, cost-effective, and resilient data center infrastructure.
