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Re: Remote power cycle recommendations


From: Keefe John <keefe-af () ethoplex com>
Date: Fri, 27 Apr 2018 11:39:34 -0500

We've used Digital Loggers products for nearly 15 years.

https://www.digital-loggers.com/

Keefe


On 4/27/2018 11:16 AM, Tim Pozar wrote:
I have been picking up Server Technology CW-8H1-C20M boxes on eBay for
about $45 to $65 each...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Server-Technology-CW-8H1-C20M-Switched-Power-Distribution-PDU-1U-Rackmount/332622720429

You can even get some recent firmware for these.

https://www.servertech.com/support/rack-pdu-firmware-downloads/switched-rack-pdu-firmware-downloads

One thing you will need is a NEMA 5-15P to C19 power cable to fit these
units.  I am sure you can find these cheaper than...

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009Z22DRC

Tim

On 4/27/18 8:46 AM, Andy Ringsmuth 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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