Data Center Physical Security with 3D LiDAR
In a data center, uptime is in the SLA, and physical security is part of uptime. Quanergy Q-TRACK 3D LiDAR gives your SOC fewer, better alarms across the perimeter, the construction site, the doors and the white space, in any light.
What you don't see can cost you everything
Every unseen breach, overlooked blind spot and ignored false alarm is a risk to uptime. As campuses grow, security teams are asked to cover more ground with the same headcount. More cameras and more fence sensors mean more alarms to clear, and real threats get buried in the noise.
At one global data center and cloud provider, a legacy perimeter system produced hundreds of thousands of alarms in a year. Operators became desensitized, and the noise masked two verified real intrusions.
Quanergy 3D LiDAR detects and classifies what is actually moving, so operators spend their time on events that matter.
Read the data center case studySix ways 3D LiDAR protects data center uptime
One perception platform covers the fence line, the buildout next door, every secure entry and the racks inside.
Fewer, better alarms
Detect and classify people and vehicles at the fence line in any weather. Each Q-TRACK LR sensor covers up to 15,000 square meters, and nuisance alerts drop so the SOC can focus on real threats.
Stop theft and trespass on live buildouts
3D virtual perimeters are redrawn in software as the site changes, protecting equipment and materials on buildouts next to live halls without slowing the schedule.
Badges count credentials. Not people.
3D counting on every door or mantrap cycle detects tailgating, piggybacking, multi-pass and shadowing at entries where access control or security entrances are deployed.
Protect the racks, not just the door
Real-time alerts when anyone approaches racks, cages, fiber conduits or HVAC equipment without authorization, plus off-hours presence in sensitive rooms.
No lights. Still watching.
LiDAR brings its own light, so detection does not depend on floodlights or the time of day. Keep full awareness on quiet hours and weekends, in total darkness.
Invisible 3D boundaries
Set customizable zones along fence lines, gates, rooftops, ladders, hatches and cooling assets. Alerts fire the moment someone climbs, cuts, tosses or loiters.
Detect. Track. Classify. Alert.
Quanergy 3D LiDAR measures millions of 3D points per second. QORTEX DTC perception software detects, tracks and classifies every object, then sends alerts your existing security stack can act on.
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Detect
360° 3D LiDAR covers wide areas with minimal blind spots, in any light or weather, including total darkness.
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Track
QORTEX DTC follows every object with centimeter-level position, speed and direction, tracking up to 1,000 objects at once.
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Classify
People and vehicles are classified by size and movement. Anything else is reported as an unclassified object, so alarms can be set on people and vehicles only.
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Alert
Configurable 3D zones trigger real-time alerts on intrusion, loitering, wrong-way travel, multi-pass entry and asset proximity, sent to your VMS and SOC tools.
Fits the security stack you already run
Q-TRACK integrates with leading video management and security management platforms, so you upgrade detection without overhauling your SOC.
- Advancis
- Bosch/IQSIGHT BVMS
- exacqVision
- Genetec Security Center
- Hirsch Velocity
- IntelliCene / Symphia Control
- Milestone XProtect
- Motorola Avigilon Unity
- Network Optix
- Salient CompleteView
- Teledyne FLIR
Q-TRACK supports many more VMS and security platforms not listed here; confirm the integration for your platform and version during the assessment.
From construction to operation
Zones are drawn in software, not trenched into the ground, so protection can follow the site as it changes.
Build
Virtual perimeters around laydown yards, equipment and new halls, redrawn as each phase moves. Stop theft and trespass while the site is still changing.
Operate
Perimeter and rooftop intrusion detection, anti-tailgating at doors and mantraps, and asset proximity alerts in the white space, all feeding one SOC.
Respond
Live occupancy views speed evacuations and mustering. Historical paths support incident review and drill planning, capturing facts, not footage.
Tailored to every data center type
Hyperscale
Expansive, high-accuracy coverage for vast perimeters without blind spots.
Colocation
Segmentation is key. Each tenant's racks and cages are monitored within their allocated space.
Private / Enterprise
The highest level of security for critical business operations and government data.
Edge
Protection for smaller, remote or unmanned sites where traditional measures fall short.
Cameras see pixels. LiDAR sees space.
A camera gives your operators a flat picture and leaves them to judge how far away someone is and whether they crossed the line. Quanergy 3D LiDAR measures the space itself, so every person and vehicle has a real position in a real 3D zone. When someone enters that zone, LiDAR flags the event on the matching camera view in your VMS, so operators verify what LiDAR has already located.
- Centimeter-level 3D position for every person and vehicle
- Zones and distances measured in meters, not pixels
- Speed and direction tracked as people and vehicles move
- Alarms tied to the right camera view in your VMS
- The same awareness in any light, including total darkness
How a global data center eliminated alarm fatigue
A global data center and cloud services provider tested nearly 20 perimeter technologies in a 12-month red team evaluation with hundreds of intrusion scenarios. Quanergy was the only solution to pass the full evaluation. Q-TRACK LR sensors now feed the existing VMS across diverse terrain.
- Alarm volume cut from hundreds of thousands a year to fewer than 10 per day
- Greater than 95% reduction in nuisance alerts
- All verified intrusion attempts detected
3D LiDAR solutions redefining critical infrastructure security
Data center security with 3D LiDAR: common questions
How does 3D LiDAR reduce nuisance alarms at a data center?
3D LiDAR measures the size, position, speed and direction of every object, so the system can classify people and vehicles and report anything else as an unclassified object. At one global data center, Quanergy cut alarms from hundreds of thousands a year to fewer than 10 per day, a greater than 95% reduction in nuisance alerts.
Can 3D LiDAR secure a data center construction site?
Yes. Q-TRACK creates 3D virtual perimeters that are redrawn in software as the site changes, so laydown yards, equipment and new halls stay protected through each phase of a buildout next to live operations.
How does Quanergy detect tailgating and piggybacking?
Q-TRACK counts people in 3D on every door or mantrap cycle. It alarms on multi-pass entry, shadowing or occupancy over a set limit, and sends the alert to your VMS and SOC.
How is 3D LiDAR different from a camera for data center security?
A camera captures a flat 2D image, so operators have to judge distance and whether someone crossed a line. 3D LiDAR measures the space itself, giving every person and vehicle a centimeter-level position, speed and direction inside real 3D zones. When a zone is breached, LiDAR flags the matching camera view in your VMS so operators can verify it immediately.
Does it work at night or in bad weather?
Yes. LiDAR provides its own illumination, so detection works in total darkness and in low light without floodlights, and Quanergy sensors are built for round-the-clock outdoor operation in any light or weather.
Which VMS and security platforms does Quanergy integrate with?
Q-TRACK integrates with platforms including Advancis, Bosch/IQSIGHT BVMS, exacqVision, Hirsch Velocity, IntelliCene / Symphia Control, Milestone XProtect, Motorola Avigilon Unity, Network Optix, Salient CompleteView and Teledyne FLIR, plus many more VMS and security platforms not listed here. Your specific platform and version are confirmed during the assessment.
How much area does one sensor cover?
Each Q-TRACK LR sensor covers up to 15,000 square meters of perimeter with a 360° horizontal field of view. Indoor models cover doors, mantraps, corridors and white space.
Which Quanergy products are used in data centers?
Q-TRACK LR for long-range perimeter detection, Q-TRACK Dome for doors, corridors and mantraps, Q-TRACK HD for indoor tracking, and QORTEX DTC perception software. Q-SHIELD, a 2D LiDAR sensor, adds zone alerts along cabinet rows and restricted equipment zones.
Protect the perimeter that protects your uptime
Tell us about your campus, buildout or secure areas. Our team will map where 3D LiDAR cuts nuisance alarms and closes blind spots.