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Wireless RFID Asset TrackingHow Cisco Tracks RFID with Active RFID and Wireless LANs

A Cisco on Cisco Case Study: Inside Cisco IT

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Overview

ChallengeMaintain accurate information about the location of valuable equipment

SolutionPlace active RFID tags on equipment for detection by the wireless LAN and a central application for asset tracking

ResultsBetter logistics and control for corporate assets and application of investments in wireless networking

Next StepsContinue solution enhancement and deployment

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Challenge

Difficult to maintain accurate, current information about the location of high-value equipment

Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements

Cisco India lab operations spread across multiple buildings and locations

Evaluate compatibility of active RFID tags with Cisco wireless LAN infrastructure

Validate data transfer to an internal asset tracking application

Tracking high-value equipment

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SolutionActive RFID and Wireless LAN

Active RFID tags communicate with the Cisco Wireless LAN to track current equipment location

Element discovery capabilities of Cisco network management systems show asset location on a graphical floor map display

Location data is sent to a central database and application for asset tracking

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Solution

Data Center

CiscoWCS Cisco

Secure ACS

ERP

Cisco Wireless Location

Appliance

Cisco CatalystSwitches

Active RFID Tagsand 802.11 Clients

Cisco Access Point

Cisco IOS Router

Asset Tracking Location

Cisco Access Point

Partner Location Servers

Cisco WLAN Controller

WAN / Internet

Active RFID and Wireless LAN

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ResultsImproved Asset Tracking

Assets located within 3-4 meter radius for better logistics and control

Leverages investment in 802.11 wireless network

Compatible with central application and database for asset tracking

Complies with corporate policies on information security

Supports asset tags from multiple vendors

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Next Steps

Implement WLAN upgrade to support full solution deploymentProvide lessons learned and best practices for global deployments

For other Cisco divisions:Conduct other evaluation projects to determine country-specific requirementsDefine equipment and technical criteria for global consistency

Solution Enhancement and Deployment In Cisco India:

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