[TriLUG] software-addressable power switches?

[Ryan Leathers]

I use products from APC and Black Box to handle power cycling of remote
equipment.  At least 400 outlets transition power as part of a script
driven system automation.  This may be overkill for what you need, but I
can attest to the reliability of these two products.  If you want model
number details send a private email please.

Ryan

 
On Fri, 2003-05-02 at 10:07, Chris Merrill wrote:
> Andrew Perrin wrote:
> > Is there a device, reasonably cheap and addressable in linux, that will
> > let me turn a plug on and off? I'm finding that my cable modem often
> > (e.g., every 2-3 days) loses its signal, but a power cycle brings it right
> > back.  I'd like to script this so when the computer can't ping out it
> > tries to power cycle the modem. But that would require some sort of device
> > that lets my computer tell a plug to turn off, wait 60 seconds, and turn
> > back on again. If such a device exists, I'm sure some TriLUGger will know
> > of it!
> 
> There are a number of devices using the X-10 standard that can be controlled
> from a PC...I don't have any personal experience with them - except that I was
> researching them for a similar reason a few years ago.  I would google "x-10 linux"
> and see what comes up.  This system allows control of outlets throughout a house,
> so it may be overkill for what you need...but should do the trick.  The
> solutions that I explored in the past interfaced through a serial port...though
> USB may be a possibility, now.
> 
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