[ale] computer controlled power switches

[Bob Toxen]

I solved this exact problem with X10 hardware.  However, UPSes and Surge
Protectors and suppress the X10 signals without isolators and thus X10
has reliability problems, expecially in computer rooms with frequently
changing arrays of equipment.

We designed a reliable unit that is driven from the parallel port of
any LINUX box, for hardware failover of critical servers.  It also can
be used to power-cycle equipment.

We can build one for you.  I believe the price for one would be $150.
We also support European 240V 50Hz.

Bob Toxen
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   -- Bob Toxen 10/03/2002

On Thu, Dec 28, 2006 at 01:50:50PM -0500, Sean Kilpatrick wrote:
> Alers,
> I am forwarding a question from my son as his question is w-a-a-a-y
> beyond my knowledge base:
> 
> | the DSL modem locked again while I was on vacation.  Can you ask the Ale
> | list for suggestions for computer controlled power switches so I can
> | reboot the stupid thing via a shell script?
> 
> He is a senior programmer at AOL and uses Linux at home and work.
> 
> Sean
> 



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