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[Dean at cognation.net]

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: asterisk-users-bounces at lists.digium.com
[mailto:asterisk-users-bounces at lists.digium.com] 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=ItemDetail&item=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.

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[stotaro at totarotechn...]

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 <Dean at cognation.net> wrote:

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[matt at mattgwatson.ca]

On June 15, 2008 12:10:03 pm Dean Collins wrote: