There will be a number of servers that would operate as a backup system for all of the essential features and capabilities that the building needs in order to work properly. In the 3 Story Building, the servers located here will be the primary choice whereas they can go to the servers at the 4 Story Building. There are 4 servers – all using a 1U rack server which will allow for an easy and efficient means of workings.
HAI Server
The HAI server will handle the control panel, and work with the Verkada server to integrate with the locking system. The HAI server will also handle the snow melt system which is used to keep the sidewalks clean of snow and ice without the need to shovel and salt the sidewalk. This is good for health, and the environment. The HAI server will also handle temperature control, and give the administrator a look of how much electricity they are using, and will receive accurate information even though they are not required to pay electricity. They will also see the status of smart appliances. Each residence will be unique, and each for their own role. This means that the lower floor apartment can not change the temperature on the upper floor apartment. This keeps things simple, and straight forward. The HAI panel will be simple, and easy to use. It is no point in having an HAI panel if it becomes too complicated to use.
Network Server
The network server will be how internet and the LAN is managed. Every residence will go from the patch panel to the switch(es). From the switch, they will plug into one of the 4 RJ45 ports in a NIC (Network Interface Connection) card. This card will provide for the network services such as connecting the LAN together, manage wifi network, and so on. The LAN addresses will be 192.168.floor.xxx. This will make it easier to identify the networks in place. The server will also have 2 onboard NICs. These NICs will plug into the FiOS connection, and the Cable Internet connection at the same time. If the FiOS goes down for any reason, then the cable internet will be used to take over until FiOS is back online.
The network server will be the most important server. Without the network server, there will be no way there could be a connection grid – either internet, or local. The ethernet jacks in your walls will mean nothing without a network server. Devices such as public security cameras will also need to be accessible by all of the LANs. the cameras in your residence is restricted to just your LAN, so there is no issue in worrying about that.
Verkada System
Verkada is the key card system that is to be used with every location I own. This replaces physical metal keys with a plastic RFID key card, or a key fob that could be purchased from other sources. The initial key card is included for the tenant, but additional cards/key fobs will be the responsibility of the administrator. The administrator can pay $25/key card, and come to meet with me to receive their cards. The keycard will have the name imprinted on the key card, and provided to the administrator. The administrator can set limits to the card user.
If for some reason, the local Verkada system is not accessible, the system will go to the backup system which is at the other building. This assures that the system can work efficiently, and effectively. This is very important as the Verkada system needs to be operational in order to handle new key cards. If your key card is lost, you must reach out to me as immediately as possible. This is so I can disable the lost card, and issue you a new one if need be.
If you are concerned about losing your key card that can fit into your wallet, then I would recommend getting an RFID tag inserted into your hand. This is about the size of a grain of rice, and will insert between the pointer and thumb. To log in, you would tap your hand to the reader, and the reader will give you access if you have the access. This will allow you to never lose your key, and you would be able to put the key card provided away. You could also choose to disable your key card, especially if you gave your RFID tag administrator privileges.
VPN Server
A VPN (Virtual Private Network) is a means of using the internet to connect with your LAN. I will acquire a unique VPN Domain name, and the tenant might get a VPN server of 4-4sb.fsp.wtf and will log in. When they connect to the network, they will be able to access all of the resources from within their network. This could be important to some tenants, but not likely to be used by most of the tenants that I would imagine. I will be using the VPN to assure that I can access my backup server, my storage drive, and my printer.