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Siegburg, Germany: Servers and other network equipment tend to “hang” from time to time, a situation which not even the most advanced management tools can handle. When the system crashes, the equipment’s mains switch needs to be physically operated by a person. At best, this is an annoyance, but in larger networks, it can cost significant time and money. The popularity of outsourcing also means that systems are increasingly, for example at night, managed remotely. In these cases, a person who can be notified and has access to the servers may not be available on site. With this problem in mind, LEUNIG has developed the ePowerSwitch.
At a first glance, the ePowerSwitch looks like a normal power strip with four sockets. A closer look, however, reveals an RJ45 socket, suggesting that there is more to it – an Ethernet connection and an integrated web server, to be precise. The web server can be accessed, as usual, through an IP address. The website of the ePowerSwitch, which can be viewed with any browser, shows the current status of the connected devices. With a mouse-click on the corresponding switch icon, each socket can be individually switched on and off. To prevent unauthorized operation, this function can be password-protected.
Installation could not be easier: only the IP address and the password need to be configured. For a better overview, names can optionally be assigned to each socket as well as the whole power strip. To avoid the difficulties of a network installation, the device features a serial V.24 interface, through which it can be connected to a PC with a standard 9-pin cable (cable included in package).
The ePowerSwitch power strip is available for wall mounting or in a 19" housing. The device works in a voltage range of 200 to 250 volts and at a rated current of 10 amps. In addition to the standard SCHUKO version, which can be used in many European countries, regional variants are available for Switzerland, France/Belgium and the UK.
The ePowerSwitch will first be shown on the Systems 2001 exhibition and is expected to cost about 330 Euro.
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Background:
We all know that servers, switches, routers,
etc. crash from time to time, a situation which
not even the most advanced management tools
can handle. When the system crashes, the equipment's
mains switch needs to be physically operated
by a person. In large remote networks, this
is both time consuming and costly. This also
applies for systems whose operation and maintenance
is outsourced: often, and especially at night,
nobody is available at the provider's system
location with access to the server rooms, making
a quick restart impossible. The answer to these
problems comes in the form of the "ePowerSwitch"
from LEUNIG.
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LEUNIG GmbH
A leading developer and manufacturer of PC interfaces
and data transfer technology, Leunig GmbH was founded
in 1980 by Peter Leunig in Siegburg, Germany. The
ISO 9001 certified company develops and supplies quality
products for time- and mission-critical applications.
In cooperation with strategic partners in Europe,
North America and the Far East, LEUNIG develops solutions
for the industrial and financial sectors.
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