asterisk users - Jun 2008 - *OT* DLI Ethernet Power Controller $289 (I paid $200 for a two port "webswitch")

http://www.surpluscomputers.com/store/main.aspx?p=ItemDetail&item=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.

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

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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 <mark.h at cage151.com>
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: asterisk-users-bounces at lists.digium.com
> [mailto:asterisk-users-bounces at lists.digium.com] 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=ItemDetail&item=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.
>
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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 <mark.h at cage151.com>
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: asterisk-users-bounces at lists.digium.com
> [mailto:asterisk-users-bounces at lists.digium.com] 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
>
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