Remote IP Managed Power Strip/outlet? Anything cheaper than this?

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lokiju

lokiju

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I've been really wanting a remote IP managed power strip for my home server as I've had enough times where for whatever reason I cannot access the server by any method even though it's replying to ping and the router is showing it's connected as well.

I have remote access to my router and should be able to access any IP managed power strip to cut power and turn back on my home server should the need arise.

I've found this today http://3gstore.com/product/2062_ip_power_remote_switch.html

While it seems like a reasonable price for what it does and has favorable reviews, I figured I'd ask first if anyone knows of another solution/product that'd accomplish the same desire for less money?

EDIT: OOPS, didn't put the link in the initial OP. Fixed!
 
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gsaldivar

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Not really cheaper, but here is a superior solution with 4 independent switches instead of just 2:

http://www.aviosys.com/9258st.html
http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=9258T-PING
http://www.amazon.com/IP-Power-9258T.../dp/B005D55HKU

Link to user manual: http://www.aviosys.com/downloads/manuals/power/9258st_en.pdf

This Aviosys device runs about $90. It is not recommended for placement on a perimeter/public network, as the embedded web interface is rudimentary and contains a non-removable superuser password (though that may be a non-issue if you enable the HTTPS feature, I haven't bothered to try that). I've used this device on an intranet with great results. You can set to ping different servers every X seconds and automatically cycle the power to one or more devices in the event of non-response. This also does scheduling, NTP updates, and can fire off notification emails, etc.

Good luck.
 
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lokiju

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gsaldivar said:
Not really cheaper, but here is a superior solution with 4 independent switches instead of just 2:

http://www.aviosys.com/9258st.html
http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=9258T-PING
http://www.amazon.com/IP-Power-9258T.../dp/B005D55HKU

Link to user manual: http://www.aviosys.com/downloads/manuals/power/9258st_en.pdf

This Aviosys device runs about $90. It is not recommended for placement on a perimeter/public network, as the embedded web interface is rudimentary and contains a non-removable superuser password. I've used this device on an intranet with great results. You can set to ping different servers every X seconds and automatically cycle the power to one or more devices in the event of non-response. This also does scheduling, NTP updates, and can fire off notification emails, etc.

Good luck.
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Wow, thanks! Don't know how I overlooked that option as I even looked at Amazon.

Do you know off the top of your head on the Aviosys device, can you send a command (with parameters) to it via something like SSH? Your comment about not using on a public network gives concern as that's what I'd likely do.

However, I could send some basic commands via SSH from my home router.

Was thinking something along the lines of a command that'd tell it to power off for a few seconds and then back on a specific outlet.

Otherwise, I'd have no viable way to connect to this on the LAN side only as I only keep one server on full time at home.

Many thanks!
 
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lokiju said:
Do you know off the top of your head on the Aviosys device, can you send a command (with parameters) to it via something like SSH? Your comment about not using on a public network gives concern as that's what I'd likely do.
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It supports telnet, but nothing robust like SSH. If you want high security you'll have to put this behind a secure layer like VPN. However, you may find (as I did), that the automatic pinging & reset feature completely eliminates the need to have to remote in and manually do anything.

Hope this helps.
 
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I have a simple rule that I'm quite religious about: Anything that touches outlet-voltage power (110VAC in the USA) must be certified by a national testing lab for electrical safety. That means UL Listed or ETL, depending on what it is UL Recognized components like PC power supplies are okay. Many commercial data centers have a similar rule. Most national/major B&M retailers refuse to stock products that aren't certified, because they don't want to go anywhere near the liability involved.

National lab testing and certification means, in short, if you use it as directed, it probably won't electrocute you, it probably won't catch on fire, and if it does, it's less likely to be a really disastrous one. Please note that UL and these regs came about from the insurance industry, and for good reasons, they kinda prefer when the things you buy and plug in don't burn the place down. If your house burns down and it's cause is determined to be from a non-certified electrical device, be prepared for an unpleasant conversation with your insurance company about fault.

Both of the products being discussed in this thread have no certification. Not a good place. DIY is an even worse place in this case. Yes, I could build something like this - cheap and easy - but between the value of my time and the liability exposure, that would be a bad decision.

The cheapest solution to this problem that I would recommend is that you buy a used APC MasterSwitch. Used AP9211s seem to go for about $50-$100. They're metal and built like tanks, while there is some risk to buying anything used there's little to be broken or wrong about them. Just please note that the older ones have no secure management protocols like SSH.
 
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