Thank you for all the suggestions. I was unaware of the available network management module on the APC units. That sounds like the way to go.
-----Original Message----- From: tech-geeks-boun...@tech-geeks.org [mailto:tech-geeks-boun...@tech-geeks.org] On Behalf Of Ekhoff, Andrew Sent: Wednesday, October 20, 2010 11:41 AM To: Tech-Geeks Mailing List Subject: Re: [tech-geeks] UPS suggestions You can have a card in each unit, or you can just have 1 in the environment. 1 card can handle all servers, or you can have multiples in case you lose power to just one UPS and you don't want the entire server room to shutdown. The network module communicates with the APC software on each server over the network. You will need to have the servers on a switch that is on the UPS. 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 Eric Roemer Sent: Wednesday, October 20, 2010 11:22 AM To: Tech-Geeks Mailing List Subject: Re: [tech-geeks] UPS suggestions Does this require a network module for each APC UPS unit? Or, does the network module send the shutdown directly to the servers via the network? THIS TRANSMISSION IS INTENDED AND RESTRICTED FOR USE BY THE ABOVE ADDRESSEE ONLY. IT MAY CONTAIN CONFIDENTIAL AND/OR PRIVILEGED INFORMATION EXEMPT FROM DISCLOSURE UNDER FEDERAL OR STATE LAW. IN THE EVENT SOME OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY RECEIVES THIS TRANSMISSION, SAID RECIPIENT IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT ANY DISSEMINATION, DISTRIBUTION, OR DUPLICATION OF THIS TRANSMISSION OR ITS CONTENTS IS PROHIBITED. IF YOU SHOULD RECEIVE THIS TRANSMISSION IN ERROR, PLEASE CALL WOODLAND CUSD#5 IMMEDIATELY AT 815-672-5974, DELETE THE FILE FROM YOUR SYSTEM, AND DESTROY ANY HARD COPIES OF THIS TRANSMISSION. THANK YOU. >>> "Ekhoff, Andrew" <aekh...@sags.k12.il.us> 10/20/2010 10:59 am >>> 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 | THIS TRANSMISSION IS INTENDED AND RESTRICTED FOR USE BY THE ABOVE ADDRESSEE ONLY. IT MAY CONTAIN CONFIDENTIAL AND/OR PRIVILEGED INFORMATION EXEMPT FROM DISCLOSURE UNDER FEDERAL OR STATE LAW. IN THE EVENT SOME OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY RECEIVES THIS TRANSMISSION, SAID RECIPIENT IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT ANY DISSEMINATION, DISTRIBUTION, OR DUPLICATION OF THIS TRANSMISSION OR ITS CONTENTS IS PROHIBITED. IF YOU SHOULD RECEIVE THIS TRANSMISSION IN ERROR, PLEASE CALL WOODLAND CUSD#5 IMMEDIATELY AT 815-672-5974, DELETE THE FILE FROM YOUR SYSTEM, AND DESTROY ANY HARD COPIES OF THIS TRANSMISSION. THANK YOU. | Subscription info at http://www.tech-geeks.org | | Subscription info at http://www.tech-geeks.org | | Subscription info at http://www.tech-geeks.org |
