[geeks] APC MasterSwitch alternatives

[Patrick Giagnocavo]

On Thu, Aug 26, 2004 at 10:36:22AM -0400, Michael Kaegler wrote:
> I've been looking for alternatives to an APC MasterSwitch. These are 
> essentially smart power strips that can be commanded over 
> serial/ethernet to drop load to some ports, etc... intended for 
> remote reboot.

There is baytech among other vendors.

There are probably cheaper ones that do not have the ability to tell
you how many amps each outlet is pulling like the MasterSwitch does.

> Short of building one myself (it could eventually come to that, 
> despite my lack of ee), are there any alternatives?
> -mKaegler
	
I am sure a good reliable design would have some others on the list,
including me, willing to buy some from you.

--P