Martin, Thanks for that info.
I did a bit more digging and realized that the formal term for these things is "Intelligent PDU". Seems all the big UPS players make them, and they all seem to be around $400-500. Thanks for the offer of the ones you have. Problem is, I need to have a reliable source of these so I can order them when needed, so probably an IP-based unit will be the way to go. Still, that's mighty kind of you and I'm obliged. I now have a better idea of what I need, the trick is to find the cheapest one that doesn't compromise quality. Thanks again, Jim ----- Original Message ----- From: "Martin Glazer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Jim Van Meggelen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 3:01:24 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [on-asterisk] Anyone know of a good powerbar that you can control ports on? Hey Jim, I have a small device called an RPS-10 which can control a single power outlet with a signal from a serial cable. I just wrote s simple script to enable/disable the power. Been using it for the last few years without any issues. Company was called WTI, but looking at their website, they don't appear to have the serial model any longer, all ethernet, and they also look rather hefty http://www.wti.com/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=36 If you don't have any luck finding a suitable unit, I'de be willing to give you one of mine (I have 2, both unused now). Just have to ship it from Calgary. Let me know Martin Jim Van Meggelen wrote: > Folks, > > I'm looking for a powerbar that you can send commands to via a script. > > The idea is in an HA scenario, one of the commands heartbeat would do is a > poweroff of the offending server (to ensure it doesn't come back until told > to). I know this is pretty common with UPSs, but I'd like something that > doesn't depend on the peculiarities of the com port on a UPS (in other words, > something that'll be consistent). > > I know such things exist; I'm hoping for something that is not too hefty (the > smaller the better), and has a sensible interface (not forcing you to use a > gui). > > Anyone's experience or advice would be appreciated. > > Jim > > --------------------------------------------------------------------- > To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.175 / Virus Database: 270.9.0/1779 - Release Date: 11/10/2008 7:53 AM --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
