Abstract: A system for controlling disparate remote devices includes a control model, the control model providing a standardized interface to a user, the standardized interface providing a plurality of activities. The plurality of activities includes updating access credentials. The control module is configured to and executes commands causing the control module to communicate with a remote device, the remote device providing a remote-control interface having one or more interface types, selected from a list consisting of graphical user interface, command line interface, and menu driven interface. The control module simulates direct user interaction with the remote-control interface, translating a standardized command specifying an activity of the plurality of activities received via the standardized interface to a translated command, the translated command simulating direct user interaction with the one or more interface type.

Abstract: A system is provided in one example embodiment that includes at least one rack for electronic equipment, each rack including: at least one sensor configured to measure an environmental condition, an air conditioning system, an ingress port configured to allow air to flow into a corresponding rack from an environment surrounding the racks, and an egress port configured to allow air to flow out of a corresponding rack and into the environment surrounding the racks. The system also includes a housing that surrounds the racks and that defines the environment surrounding the racks. The air that flows out through the egress ports of the racks conditions the air in the environment surrounding the racks.

Abstract: A system is provided in one example embodiment that includes at least one rack for electronic equipment, each rack including: at least one sensor configured to measure an environmental condition, an air conditioning system, an ingress port configured to allow air to flow into a corresponding rack from an environment surrounding the racks, and an egress port configured to allow air to flow out of a corresponding rack and into the environment surrounding the racks. The system also includes a housing that surrounds the racks and that defines the environment surrounding the racks. The air that flows out through the egress ports of the racks conditions the air in the environment surrounding the racks.