[asterisk-users] *OT* DLI Ethernet Power Controller $289 (I paid $200 for a two port webswitch)
http://www.surpluscomputers.com/store/main.aspx?p=ItemDetailitem=TOL10273 I post these items from time to time to the users list because I feel they are useful to general Asterisk users. I have no affiliation with this company and do not profit in anyway besides helping others that may be helped. Again, if more people object to these occasional posts, I will refrain from posting. Anyways, I have equipment at a CoLo that I could not justify putting in KVMoIP and really only need a reboot if machine is locked-up. I found a product called a Webswitch that can only control two outlets and that ran ~$200. This is a much better deal and is rackmount and seems much more suited to a nice clean data center with higher capacity. I just purchased one to replace the webswitch (going to be used for home use) because I have many more than two devices at my colo now. Thanks, Steve Totaro General: - Controls up to 16 Devices Remotely via Ethernet - 16 Switched Outlets, Plus 2 Unswitched - Built-in Web Server For Remote Access - Redundant Power Supply for 24x7 Reliability - Slim 2U Enclosure Features: - Control, routers, servers, cell sites, ATM machines, kiosks, industrial process equipment, HVAC -- any 120V device. - An internal web server gives you control from anywhere in the world. - Front panel switches allow manual override and immediate control. - Switch 16 devices on 8 separate circuits directly from the web or a modem. Power two related devices (such as a computer and monitor) from each switch. - Two additional outlets feed unswitched power to always-on devices. - Two separate power cords on A/B circuits provide a total of 30 Amps (over 3600 watts!) of power in a slim 2-U case. - Redundant power supplies keep the built-in web server running, even if a power circuit is lost. - Multi-level password security system prevents unauthorized access. - User-defined plug labels and web hyperlinks connect multiple units. - A detailed event log with battery backup and an internal real-time clock monitor usage and enhance reliability. - 110V and 220V models are in stock. 48V and dry-contact models are custom built to your specifications.. - Rest assured with field proven reliability. These controllers are used worldwide in data centers, industrial, and telecom applications. ___ -- Bandwidth and Colocation Provided by http://www.api-digital.com -- asterisk-users mailing list To UNSUBSCRIBE or update options visit: http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users
Re: [asterisk-users] *OT* DLI Ethernet Power Controller $289 (I paid $200 for a two port webswitch)
This sounds good. Except I'm a little confused. Is this a reboot bar which uses Ethernet to do the reboots? Like a reboot bar, except in a PoE lifestyle? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Steve Totaro Sent: June 15, 2008 11:36 AM To: Asterisk Users Mailing List - Non-Commercial Discussion Subject: [asterisk-users] *OT* DLI Ethernet Power Controller $289 (I paid $200 for a two port webswitch) http://www.surpluscomputers.com/store/main.aspx?p=ItemDetailitem=TOL10273 I post these items from time to time to the users list because I feel they are useful to general Asterisk users. I have no affiliation with this company and do not profit in anyway besides helping others that may be helped. Again, if more people object to these occasional posts, I will refrain from posting. Anyways, I have equipment at a CoLo that I could not justify putting in KVMoIP and really only need a reboot if machine is locked-up. I found a product called a Webswitch that can only control two outlets and that ran ~$200. This is a much better deal and is rackmount and seems much more suited to a nice clean data center with higher capacity. I just purchased one to replace the webswitch (going to be used for home use) because I have many more than two devices at my colo now. Thanks, Steve Totaro General: - Controls up to 16 Devices Remotely via Ethernet - 16 Switched Outlets, Plus 2 Unswitched - Built-in Web Server For Remote Access - Redundant Power Supply for 24x7 Reliability - Slim 2U Enclosure Features: - Control, routers, servers, cell sites, ATM machines, kiosks, industrial process equipment, HVAC -- any 120V device. - An internal web server gives you control from anywhere in the world. - Front panel switches allow manual override and immediate control. - Switch 16 devices on 8 separate circuits directly from the web or a modem. Power two related devices (such as a computer and monitor) from each switch. - Two additional outlets feed unswitched power to always-on devices. - Two separate power cords on A/B circuits provide a total of 30 Amps (over 3600 watts!) of power in a slim 2-U case. - Redundant power supplies keep the built-in web server running, even if a power circuit is lost. - Multi-level password security system prevents unauthorized access. - User-defined plug labels and web hyperlinks connect multiple units. - A detailed event log with battery backup and an internal real-time clock monitor usage and enhance reliability. - 110V and 220V models are in stock. 48V and dry-contact models are custom built to your specifications.. - Rest assured with field proven reliability. These controllers are used worldwide in data centers, industrial, and telecom applications. ___ -- Bandwidth and Colocation Provided by http://www.api-digital.com -- asterisk-users mailing list To UNSUBSCRIBE or update options visit: http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users ___ -- Bandwidth and Colocation Provided by http://www.api-digital.com -- asterisk-users mailing list To UNSUBSCRIBE or update options visit: http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users
Re: [asterisk-users] *OT* DLI Ethernet Power Controller $289 (I paid$200 for a two port webswitch)
Hey steve - great post so highly welcome. I think people need to lighten up about commercial marketing to the asterisk users list as hardly anyone subscribes to biz list, as long as it's a single post then that's cool. That to one side some questions. Do you know if this unit has any power metering capability? I'd really like to start measuring which of my servers are using the most power etc and not sure from this description if this is possible. Cheers, Dean -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Steve Totaro Sent: Sunday, 15 June 2008 11:36 AM To: Asterisk Users Mailing List - Non-Commercial Discussion Subject: [asterisk-users] *OT* DLI Ethernet Power Controller $289 (I paid$200 for a two port webswitch) http://www.surpluscomputers.com/store/main.aspx?p=ItemDetailitem=TOL102 73 I post these items from time to time to the users list because I feel they are useful to general Asterisk users. I have no affiliation with this company and do not profit in anyway besides helping others that may be helped. Again, if more people object to these occasional posts, I will refrain from posting. Anyways, I have equipment at a CoLo that I could not justify putting in KVMoIP and really only need a reboot if machine is locked-up. I found a product called a Webswitch that can only control two outlets and that ran ~$200. This is a much better deal and is rackmount and seems much more suited to a nice clean data center with higher capacity. I just purchased one to replace the webswitch (going to be used for home use) because I have many more than two devices at my colo now. Thanks, Steve Totaro General: - Controls up to 16 Devices Remotely via Ethernet - 16 Switched Outlets, Plus 2 Unswitched - Built-in Web Server For Remote Access - Redundant Power Supply for 24x7 Reliability - Slim 2U Enclosure Features: - Control, routers, servers, cell sites, ATM machines, kiosks, industrial process equipment, HVAC -- any 120V device. - An internal web server gives you control from anywhere in the world. - Front panel switches allow manual override and immediate control. - Switch 16 devices on 8 separate circuits directly from the web or a modem. Power two related devices (such as a computer and monitor) from each switch. - Two additional outlets feed unswitched power to always-on devices. - Two separate power cords on A/B circuits provide a total of 30 Amps (over 3600 watts!) of power in a slim 2-U case. - Redundant power supplies keep the built-in web server running, even if a power circuit is lost. - Multi-level password security system prevents unauthorized access. - User-defined plug labels and web hyperlinks connect multiple units. - A detailed event log with battery backup and an internal real-time clock monitor usage and enhance reliability. - 110V and 220V models are in stock. 48V and dry-contact models are custom built to your specifications.. - Rest assured with field proven reliability. These controllers are used worldwide in data centers, industrial, and telecom applications. ___ -- Bandwidth and Colocation Provided by http://www.api-digital.com -- asterisk-users mailing list To UNSUBSCRIBE or update options visit: http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users ___ -- Bandwidth and Colocation Provided by http://www.api-digital.com -- asterisk-users mailing list To UNSUBSCRIBE or update options visit: http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users
Re: [asterisk-users] *OT* DLI Ethernet Power Controller $289 (I paid$200 for a two port webswitch)
I don't believe so. I just placed my order. It sounds similar to the WebSwitch I currently use in that you manually reboot/power cycle outlets and setup automatic reboots activated by no reply to pings. I know there are some websites that can show you which servers generally eat more power. I get a general idea by the heat they put off but I know that is obviously not going to give me numbers. A multimeter at the outlet would certainly give you more accurate figures. Looking at this unit, it appears you really only get control of 8 separate circuits but that is still much better than the WebSwitch I have (2 outlets). It also has redundant power plugs, dialup capability, RS232 connections, and powerup in a predefined sequence, all very nice additional features over what I had. Thanks, Steve Totaro On Sun, Jun 15, 2008 at 12:10 PM, Dean Collins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: snipped Do you know if this unit has any power metering capability? I'd really like to start measuring which of my servers are using the most power etc and not sure from this description if this is possible. Cheers, Dean -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Steve Totaro Sent: Sunday, 15 June 2008 11:36 AM To: Asterisk Users Mailing List - Non-Commercial Discussion Subject: [asterisk-users] *OT* DLI Ethernet Power Controller $289 (I paid$200 for a two port webswitch) http://www.surpluscomputers.com/store/main.aspx?p=ItemDetailitem=TOL102 73 I post these items from time to time to the users list because I feel they are useful to general Asterisk users. I have no affiliation with this company and do not profit in anyway besides helping others that may be helped. Again, if more people object to these occasional posts, I will refrain from posting. Anyways, I have equipment at a CoLo that I could not justify putting in KVMoIP and really only need a reboot if machine is locked-up. I found a product called a Webswitch that can only control two outlets and that ran ~$200. This is a much better deal and is rackmount and seems much more suited to a nice clean data center with higher capacity. I just purchased one to replace the webswitch (going to be used for home use) because I have many more than two devices at my colo now. Thanks, Steve Totaro General: - Controls up to 16 Devices Remotely via Ethernet - 16 Switched Outlets, Plus 2 Unswitched - Built-in Web Server For Remote Access - Redundant Power Supply for 24x7 Reliability - Slim 2U Enclosure Features: - Control, routers, servers, cell sites, ATM machines, kiosks, industrial process equipment, HVAC -- any 120V device. - An internal web server gives you control from anywhere in the world. - Front panel switches allow manual override and immediate control. - Switch 16 devices on 8 separate circuits directly from the web or a modem. Power two related devices (such as a computer and monitor) from each switch. - Two additional outlets feed unswitched power to always-on devices. - Two separate power cords on A/B circuits provide a total of 30 Amps (over 3600 watts!) of power in a slim 2-U case. - Redundant power supplies keep the built-in web server running, even if a power circuit is lost. - Multi-level password security system prevents unauthorized access. - User-defined plug labels and web hyperlinks connect multiple units. - A detailed event log with battery backup and an internal real-time clock monitor usage and enhance reliability. - 110V and 220V models are in stock. 48V and dry-contact models are custom built to your specifications.. - Rest assured with field proven reliability. These controllers are used worldwide in data centers, industrial, and telecom applications. ___ -- Bandwidth and Colocation Provided by http://www.api-digital.com -- asterisk-users mailing list To UNSUBSCRIBE or update options visit: http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users
Re: [asterisk-users] *OT* DLI Ethernet Power Controller $289 (I paid $200 for a two port webswitch)
Ethernet or dialup it seems (as well as automated ping/no reply programmed reboots.) So it has a browser, modem, outlets, ethernet ports, RS232. It seems like you could use this unit to access a box that only has an RS232 connection remotely, rather than connecting it to a server in the same rack, so it must have hyperterm functionality too... Again, I just ordered so I cannot say how good this unit actually is or comment on anything beyond the claimed functionality. Thanks, Steve T On Sun, Jun 15, 2008 at 12:11 PM, Mark Hamilton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This sounds good. Except I'm a little confused. Is this a reboot bar which uses Ethernet to do the reboots? Like a reboot bar, except in a PoE lifestyle? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Steve Totaro Sent: June 15, 2008 11:36 AM To: Asterisk Users Mailing List - Non-Commercial Discussion Subject: [asterisk-users] *OT* DLI Ethernet Power Controller $289 (I paid $200 for a two port webswitch) http://www.surpluscomputers.com/store/main.aspx?p=ItemDetailitem=TOL10273 I post these items from time to time to the users list because I feel they are useful to general Asterisk users. I have no affiliation with this company and do not profit in anyway besides helping others that may be helped. Again, if more people object to these occasional posts, I will refrain from posting. Anyways, I have equipment at a CoLo that I could not justify putting in KVMoIP and really only need a reboot if machine is locked-up. I found a product called a Webswitch that can only control two outlets and that ran ~$200. This is a much better deal and is rackmount and seems much more suited to a nice clean data center with higher capacity. I just purchased one to replace the webswitch (going to be used for home use) because I have many more than two devices at my colo now. Thanks, Steve Totaro General: - Controls up to 16 Devices Remotely via Ethernet - 16 Switched Outlets, Plus 2 Unswitched - Built-in Web Server For Remote Access - Redundant Power Supply for 24x7 Reliability - Slim 2U Enclosure Features: - Control, routers, servers, cell sites, ATM machines, kiosks, industrial process equipment, HVAC -- any 120V device. - An internal web server gives you control from anywhere in the world. - Front panel switches allow manual override and immediate control. - Switch 16 devices on 8 separate circuits directly from the web or a modem. Power two related devices (such as a computer and monitor) from each switch. - Two additional outlets feed unswitched power to always-on devices. - Two separate power cords on A/B circuits provide a total of 30 Amps (over 3600 watts!) of power in a slim 2-U case. - Redundant power supplies keep the built-in web server running, even if a power circuit is lost. - Multi-level password security system prevents unauthorized access. - User-defined plug labels and web hyperlinks connect multiple units. - A detailed event log with battery backup and an internal real-time clock monitor usage and enhance reliability. - 110V and 220V models are in stock. 48V and dry-contact models are custom built to your specifications.. - Rest assured with field proven reliability. These controllers are used worldwide in data centers, industrial, and telecom applications. ___ -- Bandwidth and Colocation Provided by http://www.api-digital.com -- asterisk-users mailing list To UNSUBSCRIBE or update options visit: http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users ___ -- Bandwidth and Colocation Provided by http://www.api-digital.com -- asterisk-users mailing list To UNSUBSCRIBE or update options visit: http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users ___ -- Bandwidth and Colocation Provided by http://www.api-digital.com -- asterisk-users mailing list To UNSUBSCRIBE or update options visit: http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users
Re: [asterisk-users] *OT* DLI Ethernet Power Controller $289 (I paid $200 for a two port webswitch)
Ah, that sounds about right. A PDU. I got all confused earlier. So, this is just a PDU with some added bells and whistles related to connectivity. Thanks Matt. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Matt Watson Sent: June 15, 2008 12:33 PM To: Asterisk Users Mailing List - Non-Commercial Discussion Subject: Re: [asterisk-users] *OT* DLI Ethernet Power Controller $289 (I paid $200 for a two port webswitch) On June 15, 2008 12:11:13 pm Mark Hamilton wrote: This sounds good. Except I'm a little confused. Is this a reboot bar which uses Ethernet to do the reboots? Like a reboot bar, except in a PoE lifestyle? Its just a PDU (power distribution unit) that has a web-interface (accessed via Ethernet)... it looks like it has the added bonus of having some RS232C ports that you can either attach a modem (to dial-into the device) or to connect to serial-console based equipment, like certain routers and switches so that you can access their serial console remotely. Essentially its the equivalent of the APC AP7902 - http://www.apc.com/resource/include/techspec_index.cfm?base_sku=AP7902 it has a couple feature differences, but for the most part they do the same thing. However, the cost is significantly less than than the APC model. I don't have any experience with either however. All in all it looks like a decent product... i'd be interested in hearing from anybody that might of been using them for a long period of time (1-2yrs+). I'm pretty picky about power distribution, i've seen bad power cause too many problems in my computing history. -- Matt Watson http://www.mattgwatson.ca ___ -- Bandwidth and Colocation Provided by http://www.api-digital.com -- asterisk-users mailing list To UNSUBSCRIBE or update options visit: http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users ___ -- Bandwidth and Colocation Provided by http://www.api-digital.com -- asterisk-users mailing list To UNSUBSCRIBE or update options visit: http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users
Re: [asterisk-users] *OT* DLI Ethernet Power Controller $289 (I paid$200 for a two port webswitch)
On June 15, 2008 12:10:03 pm Dean Collins wrote: Do you know if this unit has any power metering capability? I'd really like to start measuring which of my servers are using the most power etc and not sure from this description if this is possible. Just FYI - the APC model I mentioned in my last post will do load metering... it'll cost you about twice as much as the one Steve posted however. The sale price that is, couple hundred more than the regular price. -- Matt Watson http://www.mattgwatson.ca ___ -- Bandwidth and Colocation Provided by http://www.api-digital.com -- asterisk-users mailing list To UNSUBSCRIBE or update options visit: http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users
Re: [asterisk-users] *OT* DLI Ethernet Power Controller $289 (I paid $200 for a two port webswitch)
If a PDU is just a power strip then this has many more bells and whistles. My usage is being able to control power to those outlets to reboot or turn on/off equipment if it is hung or whatever other reason. Thanks, Steve T On Sun, Jun 15, 2008 at 12:38 PM, Mark Hamilton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ah, that sounds about right. A PDU. I got all confused earlier. So, this is just a PDU with some added bells and whistles related to connectivity. Thanks Matt. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Matt Watson Sent: June 15, 2008 12:33 PM To: Asterisk Users Mailing List - Non-Commercial Discussion Subject: Re: [asterisk-users] *OT* DLI Ethernet Power Controller $289 (I paid $200 for a two port webswitch) On June 15, 2008 12:11:13 pm Mark Hamilton wrote: This sounds good. Except I'm a little confused. Is this a reboot bar which uses Ethernet to do the reboots? Like a reboot bar, except in a PoE lifestyle? Its just a PDU (power distribution unit) that has a web-interface (accessed via Ethernet)... it looks like it has the added bonus of having some RS232C ports that you can either attach a modem (to dial-into the device) or to connect to serial-console based equipment, like certain routers and switches so that you can access their serial console remotely. Essentially its the equivalent of the APC AP7902 - http://www.apc.com/resource/include/techspec_index.cfm?base_sku=AP7902 it has a couple feature differences, but for the most part they do the same thing. However, the cost is significantly less than than the APC model. I don't have any experience with either however. All in all it looks like a decent product... i'd be interested in hearing from anybody that might of been using them for a long period of time (1-2yrs+). I'm pretty picky about power distribution, i've seen bad power cause too many problems in my computing history. -- Matt Watson http://www.mattgwatson.ca ___ ___ -- Bandwidth and Colocation Provided by http://www.api-digital.com -- asterisk-users mailing list To UNSUBSCRIBE or update options visit: http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users
Re: [asterisk-users] *OT* DLI Ethernet Power Controller $289 (I paid $200 for a two port webswitch)
All in all it looks like a decent product... i'd be interested in hearing from anybody that might of been using them for a long period of time (1-2yrs+). I'm pretty picky about power distribution, i've seen bad power cause too many problems in my computing history. We have used the APC 8 port version for abour 5 years now. It is rock solid. The connected load metering is a very nice feature as well. The cost is about $380. Andres http://www.neuroredes.com ___ -- Bandwidth and Colocation Provided by http://www.api-digital.com -- asterisk-users mailing list To UNSUBSCRIBE or update options visit: http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users
Re: [asterisk-users] *OT* DLI Ethernet Power Controller $289 (I paid $200 for a two port webswitch)
On June 15, 2008 12:45:07 pm Steve Totaro wrote: If a PDU is just a power strip then this has many more bells and whistles. My usage is being able to control power to those outlets to reboot or turn on/off equipment if it is hung or whatever other reason. Thanks, Steve T Yep, a PDU is really just a broad term for anything that takes power input and distributes it to many devices - so yes a power strip/bar would be classified as a PDU...technically. However I'd probably expect to get laughed at if I called a power bar a PDU! There are pretty big differences between the $5 power bar you can buy at walmart and stuff that people typically put into server cabinets. technically this device specifically would be a Switched PDU the switched part meaning it has the ability to turn on/off individual ports. The interface to turning those ports on/off however is irrelavent to its device classification it could be a web interface like this device, a telnet/ssh interface, it might not even have any remote capability and just have physically switches for each port. -- Matt Watson http://www.mattgwatson.ca ___ -- Bandwidth and Colocation Provided by http://www.api-digital.com -- asterisk-users mailing list To UNSUBSCRIBE or update options visit: http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users
Re: [asterisk-users] *OT* DLI Ethernet Power Controller $289 (I paid $200 for a two port webswitch)
On June 15, 2008 01:05:40 pm Andres wrote: All in all it looks like a decent product... i'd be interested in hearing from anybody that might of been using them for a long period of time (1-2yrs+). I'm pretty picky about power distribution, i've seen bad power cause too many problems in my computing history. We have used the APC 8 port version for abour 5 years now. It is rock solid. The connected load metering is a very nice feature as well. The cost is about $380. Andres http://www.neuroredes.com Thanks Andres, I was actually was hoping to hear from somebody that has used the device that Steve orignally posted though! I've used several other APC products and I don't think I'd need to think twice about buying anything else from them. I do kind of think APC is a little like buying stuff from Sony... you pay a bit of a brand tax just to have the APC logo printed on it. However I think that the APC logo on something means alot more than the Sony logo :) -- Matt Watson http://www.mattgwatson.ca ___ -- Bandwidth and Colocation Provided by http://www.api-digital.com -- asterisk-users mailing list To UNSUBSCRIBE or update options visit: http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users
