Comms Equipment - Remote Power Control

[RobFuller]

I'm on the hunt for some form of remote power management (over IP) for a comms cab, just need the ability to remote power cycle a device IEC connected.

 

Looked at this, perfect but it is overkill and expensive https://www.apc.com/shop/uk/en/products/Rack-PDU-Metered-1U-12A-208V-10A-230V-8-C13/P-AP7820B

 

Just wondered if anyone uses or seen something that might be worth a look?

 

Rob

[SamanthaD]

Quick google pulls this up - https://www.openxtra.co.uk/aviosys-ip-power-switch-9258s-4-port-ip9258s.html

 

4 output ports gives you a little flexibility for further uses?

[andy_b]

Not IP - but I have used one of these when I had a dodgy router that would need power cycling once in a blue moon. Saved me having to drive into work at the weekends...

 

https://www.uk-automation.co.uk/powertxt-gsm-power-control-and-monitoring/

[IrritableTech]

Thought about a standard home smart plug? Most will work over the ‘net. Wemos, tplink or cheap as chips option sonoff.

[Chris_]

We use little Tripplite 1U 500va UPSs, they have a 1 or 2 switched IEC outlets that can be controlled via the control software on a PC connected via USB or serial. They do have a network expansion slot but we've never used it.

[RobFuller]

I did think about firmware flashing a Sonoff device but I worry about low cost hardware like that catching fire (certainly in a warm rack)

 

The Aviosys unit looks spot on, will take a closer look thanks for all your suggestions. Didn't spot that in my Google search

 

Rob