[TriLUG] remote hardware management

[jason at monsterjam.org]

mmm the weasel..

http://www.realweasel.com/

Jason

On Tue, Sep 05, 2006 at 08:34:20PM -0400, Jason Tower wrote:
> i'm reaching the point where i have a significant number of servers at my 
> colo facility.  it has become evident that i could use two things:
> 
> 1. a way to access multiple hosts via serial, that way i can communicate 
> with them even when networking fails, or i iptables myself out by mistake, 
> or sshd dies, etc.  something that takes up only 1u of space, can provide 
> serial access to ~16 machines, and accepts ssh connections.  the other 
> option is an IP kvm switch but that seems like a clunky alternative.
> 
> 2. a way to power cycle hardware in a worst case scenario.  something like 
> an intelligent power strip that can be accessed via ssh or serial that 
> allow individual control of outlets.
> 
> i know these devices exist, i just don't have any firsthand experience with 
> them to know what works well and what doesn't.  any suggestions or 
> recommendations would be welcome.
> 
> jason
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