Managed PDU Ideas

Networking & Firewalls
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I looked at UI’s offerings for managed power outlet stuff, I didn’t really like what I saw after I did some digging. I don’t know that much about this particular topic so i’m looking to poll the brain trust. What do you all use for homelab and would recommend to a small business for use in a 12u rack of switch(es) and etc?

The options I came up with are Eaton managed rack PDU and another suggestion from a Redditor that I really liked, Digital Loggers 2u PDU.

Right now i’m looking for a device that I can recommend to a small business who is starting to implement the network layout I suggested to them but they should also have some kind of robust remote managed power option to just cycle on/off misbehaving devices in a uniform manner. The DL 2U pdu seems to fit approximately the target price and features I would want for them, and myself.

If this works out well, it would mean if I get a call for help I don’t have to beg for access to locked rooms or scamper up and down stairs while I figure out which device is not working if a power cycle is all that’s needed. I actually have to go in early today before they open and help them out again on some diagnostics.

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Hi, I’m the redditor. DLI also has a 1U option, just requires conversion cables if needing to plug in stuff that isn’t C13. New! Rack PDU with WiFi – Digital Loggers Direct

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That digital loggers stuff is not nearly as expensive as I thought it would be.

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id take that one but it requires extra f’n about with adaptors, the brick and the 2u options seem like the winner for price and functionality. :+1:
I looked at the live demo page of their UI, I didn’t see any mention of scheduling for power cycle functions. Is that something I would have to add as a custom scripted feature or is it in there and I missed it?

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No, doesn’t look like there is a schedule. To be fair though I haven’t seen a PDU that has that.

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If you read through this document, it appears that some of the APC PDU can do a large number of things including sequencing reboots and power on after a power event. https://iportal2.schneider-electric.com/Contents/docs/UPS-ASTE-6Z6KAV_R1_EN.PDF

I’m going to need to try and buy one to solve something. I need my NAS to power up and load before my XCP-NG servers power up and load. A 2 or 3 minute delay between these events would be really nice.

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The DLI PDUs have this too (outlet sequencing and delay when power is restored).

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The sequencing for me would be enough, forcing a hot powercut is normally something you want to leave for emergencies. If you need something to reboot on a schedule, that’s normally better left for a scheduled task/cron job to get a soft reboot.

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Sequencing and scheduling are not the same but I know about the sequence aspect.

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Ordered the brick version since its functionally the same as the rack variants. i need a few for parts of the house where i can’t always directly access the power to devices without hassle, so i’m getting one as a trial. I can also show it to the people i’m supporting as a demonstration unit.