Re: Remote power cycle recommendations

[Ben Cannon <ben () 6by7 net>]

I want to love these, but I’ve had enough problems (3 bad units, one 8 port wiped it’s config and reset itself) causing 
outages, out of the 6 or so devices I’ve deployed, to ever use them in a critical production role.

> On Apr 30, 2018, at 12:19 PM, Michel 'ic' Luczak <lists () benappy com> wrote:
>
> If rack-mount is not a hard requirement, I would definitely look into Ubiquiti’s mPower range. You will find anything 
> from a single socket (WiFi only) to a 6 socket PDU (WiFi and Ethernet, probably 8 sockets for US but I’m in Europe) 
> with central management system (free) and detailed consumption graphs and costs if you provide the kWh cost.
>
> I’m running many of those with the controller/management software installed remotely in a central location and have 
> several alerts and automation scripts setup when consumption goes beyond a certain level (meaning the equipment has 
> crashed).
>
> https://www.ubnt.com/mfi/mpower/
>
> Regards, Michel
>
> > On 27 Apr 2018, at 17:46, Andy Ringsmuth <andy () newslink com> wrote:
> >
> > I’m sure many here are familiar with or using/have used devices to remotely power cycle equipment. I’m considering a 
> > Dataprobe iBoot-G2 and am curious if you’ve had experience with it, or other recommendations.
> >
> > I only need one outlet to be remotely power cycle-able. I have one piece of equipment that is occasionally a little 
> > flaky and, well, you know the hassle.
> >
> > What do people recommend? There seem to be plenty out there which are more designed to auto-reboot when Internet 
> > connectivity is lost, aka remotely reboot the ‘ol cable modem for instance, but that’s not my scenario.
> >
> > Thanks in advance.
> >
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