Re: power strip with individually monitorable outlet current

[Christopher McCrory <chrismcc () pricegrabber com>]

On Sun, 2005-08-07 at 14:47 -0400, Justin Kreger wrote:
> At the now defunct redundant.com we used baytech strips with the ds-3 
> (not the circuit) modules to snmp enable the strips.  We were able to 
> control each port, and monitor load on each port.
>
> http://www.baytech.net/
>
> I think we used the RPC22s and the DS-3 console server combo.  It was a 
> few years ago so my memory of what we did is a bit fuzzy.  Regarding how 
> accurate the modules are, the baytech gear would only be accurate to the 
> tenths if my memory serves me, but they may have improved that since mid 
> '03.

A while ago I found that I needed power usage stats also (these new P4
Zeons suck up a lot of power :).  I got some baytech PDUs with LEDs and
console access (forget which specific model).  Looked very cool.  Except
that I am in Los Angeles county.  LA takes a dim view of selling
equipment that is not UL certified.  Apparently it is illegal to both
sell and operate :(  After several months of "We should have it soon", I
bought APC units.

The APCs (AP7901) are very nice. snmp and ftpable stats.  They even do
ssh!

No individual per ports stats, and only to 1/10th amp.  But no more
popped circuit breakers from new servers.


http://www.apc.com/resource/include/techspec_index.cfm?base_sku=AP7901



> -Justin
>
> On Sun, 7 Aug 2005, 
> Mike Leber wrote:
>
> > There have been suggestions of good SNMP monitorable power strips here
> > before, however I'm looking for a power strip with individually
> > monitorable outlet current (via SNMP).
> >
> > I've searched google for quite a while and can't seem to separate out such
> > a beast from all the remote power management strips that just monitor
> > aggregate usage.
> >
> > I have an application where I need to record the variation in power
> > consumption for individual devices over time.  I need to monitor about 30
> > devices in 4 cabinets (8 devices per cabinet or so) in and have a budget
> > of $4000.  I'd like to be able to see current in milliamps or 10 milliamp
> > increments.  I'm looking for an off the shelf device.
> >
> > If anybody can help me I'd certainly appreciate it.
> >
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