Re: [IMail Forum] OT: KVM over IP & RemoteReboot

[Matt]

I'm thinking that maybe something got lost in the shuffle here when APC was first discussed.  The older model MasterSwitch did not allow for individual logins to control individual ports, however, the newer versions do, and this is a lot less expensive than buying individual devices for each outlet. For each rack (set of servers), get a single UPS that can handle the wattage of the combined servers for the necessary period of time, and add a MasterSwitch or other PDU from APC that allows for separate logins for separate ports, and you have yourself a complete solution without a wiring mess or excessive equipment to support.  Just read the manuals associated with the PDU's listed on APC's site:     http://www.apc.com/products/family/index.cfm?id=70 Note from the MasterSwitch product brochure: Individual Outlet Control MasterSwitch products provide power solutions for co-locators (COLOs) and Internet Service Providers (ISPs). COLOs and ISPs can take control of their businesses by giving control back to their customers. This is done by administrators assigning individual or multiple outlet control to user accounts. Customers then have the ability to control their equipment’s power without onsite intervention. The prices listed on their site are the MSRP's, and new from Shopper.com you will generally do better than 20% off that price.  Find something suitable and used on eBay and get +50% off.  The following 16-port device has an MSRP of $139 and allows for multiple users:     http://www.apc.com/resource/include/techspec_index.cfm?base_sku=AP9227 A used (eBay) UPS that doesn't need special wiring and can handle the load (~2,000 VA) with new batteries and a new 16 port MasterSwitch of this type should run somewhere around $500...shipped. Matt P. Guethlein wrote: At 01:06 PM 12/30/2004 -0600, you wrote: Wouldn't something like this work for you. http://www.dataprobe.com/power/iboot.html Tim Here's one that is less expensive. http://www.RemotePowerSwitch.com -Pete To Unsubscribe: http://www.ipswitch.com/support/mailing-lists.html List Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/imail_forum%40list.ipswitch.com/ Knowledge Base/FAQ: http://www.ipswitch.com/support/IMail/ -- ===================================================== MailPure custom filters for Declude JunkMail Pro. http://www.mailpure.com/software/ =====================================================