I'm looking for product suggestions on a rack mount 'switched PDU' for a reasonable price. Probably a 1U device with 4-8 switched outlets. A 15A total capacity, but 10A would be OK for a 4 outlet variety.
I've found a few on the web, and some are quite expensive. And others look like they are poor quality. I'd prefer an web control console, but might be able to work with a serial controlled device (for a great price) as I'm also planning to build a RPi2 based controller for my serial controlled WHA units.
I've even thought a building a device. Start with a manual switched control device and add relays. I'd control it with outputs from my ElkM1 system. Something like 12VDC outputs controlling latching relays inside the device. This lets the Elk just pulse the latching relays to turn the AC outlets on & off. This sounds good, but it might end up costing as much as an off-the-shelf unit.
My use-case is remote control of some network and audio devices in my equipment rack. I'd mostly be looking for on-premises control, but might think of some off-premises options later (like controlling the power to an archive file server remotely...).
Thanks for any ideas.
I've found a few on the web, and some are quite expensive. And others look like they are poor quality. I'd prefer an web control console, but might be able to work with a serial controlled device (for a great price) as I'm also planning to build a RPi2 based controller for my serial controlled WHA units.
I've even thought a building a device. Start with a manual switched control device and add relays. I'd control it with outputs from my ElkM1 system. Something like 12VDC outputs controlling latching relays inside the device. This lets the Elk just pulse the latching relays to turn the AC outlets on & off. This sounds good, but it might end up costing as much as an off-the-shelf unit.
My use-case is remote control of some network and audio devices in my equipment rack. I'd mostly be looking for on-premises control, but might think of some off-premises options later (like controlling the power to an archive file server remotely...).
Thanks for any ideas.
