[rescue] Re: APC MasterSwitch alternatives

[Ethan O'Toole]

> Michael said:
>
> 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.
>
> I need (well, want...) that remote reboot capability, but at $250 on
> fleabay (and not having seen one at the MIT flea)... the price is
> just out there. I considered getting more UPSs, since they're
> actually a little cheeper and can often be commanded to drop load,
> but they tend to drop load to everything or nothing...

There are lots of similar devices. The nickname for them are Remote Power
Boot or RPB's.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=20315&item=5715770537&rd=1

You could try to lowball them.


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