Data Centre
Infrastructure. Security. Intelligence
At Comtrol, we are dedicated to delivering robust, future-ready solutions that empower businesses to operate with confidence, security, and efficiency. As a trusted provider of data centre hardware and integrated security systems, we bring decades of technical expertise to every project—large or small.
Our comprehensive offering includes a full suite of data centre infrastructure solutions, including power distribution, cooling systems, racks, and connectivity hardware. We specialize in Omnitron Systems technology, supplying intelligent media converters, PoE solutions, and network demarcation devices that ensure reliable, scalable, and high-performance connectivity across complex IT environments.
Security is at the core of what we do. Through our advanced CCTV and surveillance services, we help protect your critical assets with real-time monitoring, high-definition video analytics, remote access control, and scalable recording solutions. From small business premises to large-scale enterprise campuses, we design and implement tailored CCTV and security systems that meet your operational needs and compliance requirements.
Whether you’re building a new data centre, upgrading your infrastructure, or enhancing the safety of your physical environment, Comtrol is your trusted partner. We combine technical precision, high-quality equipment, and responsive customer support to deliver solutions that are not only secure and reliable—but built to scale with your business.
Case Studies
Case Study 1: Simplifying Console Server Management with RS-232 Media Converters
Managing a large number of network devices in a data center can be challenging, especially when dealing with legacy hardware that still uses RS-232 serial interfaces. Console servers are essential tools for remote configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting—but making them compatible with older systems requires the right connectivity solution.
Bridging Legacy and Modern Infrastructure
RS-232 media converters offer a simple and effective way to connect legacy serial devices to modern console servers. These converters translate RS-232 signals into formats that can travel over UTP (twisted pair) or fiber optic cabling, extending the reach and flexibility of your console server infrastructure.
Centralized Console Access Across the Data Center
RS-232 media converters are installed in a high-density 19-module chassis. The console server, located at the end of the row or in a central equipment room, provides remote access to up to 96 network devices across multiple racks or even floors.
Local Access: A laptop or management workstation connects directly to the console server via standard RJ-45 and UTP cabling.
Device Connectivity: Serial data from devices in Equipment Racks 1 and 2 is sent via serial cable to the local RS-232 media converters.
Extended Reach: The data is then transmitted over fiber to another set of RS-232 media converters, allowing centralized access to equipment across long distances.
Key Benefits
Fewer IP Addresses Needed: Only the console server requires an IP address, reducing network complexity and administrative overhead.
Centralized Management: Easily monitor and control devices across different locations within the data center from a single point of access.
Remote Troubleshooting: Administrators can log in via the network to troubleshoot issues without needing to be physically present.
Space-Saving Design: The compact chassis supports high-density deployments while conserving valuable rack space.
Case Study 2: Enabling Reliable Long-Distance Connectivity in Meet Me Rooms with Managed Media Converters
Meet Me Rooms (MMRs) are critical interconnection points between customer and service provider equipment. However, copper cabling is limited to 100 metres, making it unsuitable for many deployments across large facilities.
Managed media converters provide a simple, cost-effective solution by bridging copper and fibre, allowing long-distance connectivity without requiring upgrades to fibre-capable equipment.
Key Benefits:
Extended Reach: Fibre uplinks overcome copper distance limits, supporting connections across floors or buildings.
Improved Visibility: SNMP-managed converters enable real-time monitoring, alerts, and remote diagnostics.
Reduced Downtime: Easy fault isolation and loopback testing streamline support and troubleshooting.
Cost Efficiency: Maintain existing copper-based equipment while enabling fibre performance.
This approach simplifies provisioning, reduces support costs, and enhances network resilience within your MMR.
Want to learn more?
Contact us to see how managed media converters can improve your interconnect strategy.
Case Study 3: Why Managed PDUs Matter in High-Performance, High-Security Data Centres
In data centres supporting high-performance computing (HPC), financial institutions, healthcare systems, and secure government workloads, power infrastructure must do more than just deliver electricity—it must offer intelligence, control, and resilience.
Managed Power Distribution Units (PDUs) play a critical role in meeting these demands.
The Challenge
Top-tier environments often house dense compute clusters with high power draw, strict uptime requirements, and limited physical access. Traditional PDUs offer no remote management, making it difficult to:
Diagnose power issues quickly
Remotely restart or isolate faulty devices
Ensure balanced, efficient power use
Comply with audit and regulatory requirements
The Solution: Intelligent, Managed PDUs
Managed PDUs offer advanced capabilities such as:
Per-outlet control – Remotely reboot individual devices without dispatching on-site staff
Real-time monitoring – Track power usage, voltage, current, and temperature
Environmental integration – Alert on humidity, airflow, and rack temperature to prevent thermal shutdowns
SNMP/API support – Seamlessly integrate with DCIM and remote monitoring platforms
Access logs and power data – Support compliance in regulated industries like finance and healthcare
Key Benefits
Increased uptime through early fault detection and remote remediation- Operational efficiency with better visibility and control
- Support for secure facilities where physical access is restricted
- Improved energy management and capacity planning
- Audit-ready reporting with per-outlet logging and usage history
Why It Matters
For organisations running critical applications and sensitive data, even minor outages or inefficiencies can have major consequences. Managed PDUs ensure your power infrastructure is as smart, secure, and reliable as the systems it supports.
Ready to power your infrastructure smarter?
Contact us to learn more about managed PDU solutions tailored to high-demand, high-security environments.