Get the network module for the APC units. Have it connect to the network and one UPS can shut down all servers if necessary, even virtual servers.
Andy Andrew Ekhoff Technology Coordinator St. Anne Public Schools aekh...@sags.k12.il.us SAGS: (815) 427-8153 SACHS: (815) 427-8141 -----Original Message----- From: tech-geeks-boun...@tech-geeks.org [mailto:tech-geeks-boun...@tech-geeks.org] On Behalf Of Grady Niles Sent: Wednesday, October 20, 2010 10:55 AM To: tech-geeks@tech-geeks.org Subject: [tech-geeks] UPS suggestions We're looking to consolidate our UPS units in two of our main server racks. Currently, we have 6 APC SU1000RM2U units spread across both racks. We're hoping to get it down to one UPS in each rack. We've traditionally stuck with APC, but I'm open to other suggestions. One of the main hang-ups I'm seeing is having enough interfaces to "communicate" with all of the servers that are on that unit in the event of a power failure that lasts long enough to cause the servers to be shut down gracefully. I know I can find an APC unit big enough to handle the load, but most everything I'm finding only has one serial interface. Thanks, Grady Niles Network Administrator O'Fallon School District 90 | Subscription info at http://www.tech-geeks.org | | Subscription info at http://www.tech-geeks.org |
