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 LANs must be able to get online. In addition, the device providing the network with one of 2 internet services. This is essential to work, and most routers do not support 2 WANs, and because of this – there is a need for a 1U server which will have a 4 RJ45 port card that would plug into the network server. The network server will segregate the LANs based on the port that is connected to the card. In example, apartment 2 plugs into port 2 of the network server. The LAN IP will be 192.168.2.xxx, and that assures that your neighbor can not gain access to your NAS unless you give them wifi access. Since internet is included with all residences, there is no need for the other resident to have access to your network.
The network server will connect to a 1GBPS FiOS connection, and a backup of a 300MBPS Cable Internet. Both ISPs will be a static IP address in case there needs to be access to the tenant’s residence network. If there are public servers to be added, they will connect to the 192.168.4.xxx. This would allow the server to connect to the internet, and allow network traffic without interfering with the tenant’s LAN.
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.
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.