Raritan SmartLock Electronic Rack Access Controller Kit

The Raritan SmartLock Electronic Rack Access Controller Kit (DX2-DH2C2) is an intelligent rack-level access control solution designed to integrate directly with Raritan PX3 and PX intelligent PDU platforms via the DX2 environmental sensor bus. The kit delivers electronic door handle and locking mechanism control for standard 19-inch rack enclosures, enabling granular, policy-driven physical access management without requiring a separate access control infrastructure. Authentication events, door open/close state changes, and lock actuations are logged and surfaced through the PDU's existing management interface, creating a unified audit trail for both power and physical security events.

The DX2-DH2C2 connects to compatible Raritan intelligent PDUs using the vendor's DX2 daisy-chain bus, allowing multiple sensor and access control accessories to coexist on a single PDU without consuming additional network ports. The controller supports handle-mounted electronic locking with tamper detection, and door status sensing provides real-time visibility into rack open/closed states. Access events can be correlated with power data within the PDU's onboard logging, supporting operational and compliance workflows that require evidence of who accessed which rack and when.

Targeted at colocation data centers, enterprise colocation tenants, and regulated financial services environments, the SmartLock kit addresses physical security compliance requirements including PCI-DSS cabinet-level access logging and SOC 2 physical control documentation. Deployment is managed through Raritan's CommandCenter Secure Gateway or direct PDU web interface, enabling integration into broader DCIM and security information workflows. The solution is particularly relevant for high-density deployments where per-cabinet access accountability is mandated by internal policy or external audit frameworks.

Ideal for

• Colocation facilities enforcing per-cabinet access logging for tenant SLA and compliance documentation under PCI-DSS or SOC 2 audit requirements
• Banking and financial services data centers requiring electronically logged and policy-controlled physical rack access as part of internal security controls
• Enterprise IT teams managing multi-tenant or shared data hall environments where role-based physical access restriction per rack is operationally required
• Remote hands operations where time-stamped electronic access records must be generated automatically for each cabinet opened during a service event
• Data center operators integrating rack-level physical security events with existing DCIM or SIEM platforms via Raritan CommandCenter Secure Gateway
• Regulated healthcare or government facilities requiring tamper-evident, auditable physical access records at the individual rack enclosure level

Technical specifications

Available from Omnixon Global. Submit an RFQ and our team will confirm configuration and availability for your order.