According to another embodiment, FIG. 18 illustrates a system 200 comprising a server rack 202 and a lock 240. In this example, the server rack 202 includes a cabinet 204 and a door 206 pivotably attached to the cabinet, although other types of server racks and fixtures may be used. The lock 240 is configured to lock the door 206 to the cabinet 204 such that the door is incapable of being opened when the lock is locked but is able to be opened when the lock is unlocked. In this embodiment, the lock 240 may includes a latch that is configured to engage the cabinet 204 to prevent the door 206 from opening when locked. The latch may be any suitable mechanism configured to move between an engaged position with the cabinet 204 and a disengaged position whereby the latch is no longer in engagement with the cabinet.
In some embodiments, the lock 240 is configured to operate according to the various embodiments discussed above for the security devices 40, 140. For example, the lock 240 may be an electronic lock configured to be controlled by a key 20, 120 using power and/or data communication using various communication protocols. In the illustrated embodiment, the lock 240 may include a transfer port 242 that is configured to facilitate communication with a key 20, 120 as disclosed above. In other embodiments, the lock 240 may be configured to be operated using a combination of electrical and mechanical interaction.
