Remote Reboot

A remote reboot means a restart (reboot) of an electronic device, such as a PC, server, switch, router or media control remotely via a network. This reboot is done by a cold start. This means that the electronic device is switched off and on by interrupting the power supply – also called power cycling.

A reboot can be useful if there is a system malfunction: For example, a running program has crashed, a system is blocked or an operating system has hung. The reboot can eliminate these error causes and thus the system failure.

It is particularly helpful for IT managers if a remote reboot is combined with an automatic monitoring function: A so-called watchdog monitors the availability of the device and immediately initiates a reboot in the event of faults. With this self-healing function, the user benefits from shorter downtimes and lower operating costs.

Saves costly service technician calls: A Remote reboot

Benefits of  a Remote Reboot
  • Shorter downtimes of the IT and AV environment
  • Faster response time to resolve faults
  • No expensive on-site intervention required
  • No time-consuming calls to support hotlines
  • Savings on service technician costs
  • No travel costs
  • Fully automated by Watchdogs

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A selection of intelligent IP power solutions suitable for remote reboot:

Small 2-fold switched and metered PDU

Part number
1121
Input current
10 A, 110-230 V
Number power ports
2
Control interface
LAN
Environment monitoring
1 sensor connector
Installation
Media furniture, walls, under table tops
Power port type
IEC C13

Small 4-fold switched and metered PDU

Part number
1141
Input current
10 A, 110-230 V
Number power ports
4
Control interface
LAN or RS232
Environment monitoring
1 sensor connector
Installation
Media furniture, walls, under table tops
Power port type
IEC C13

12-fold switched and metered PDU

Part number
8041
Input current
16 A, 110 to 230 V
Number power ports
12
Control interface
RS232 or LAN
Environment monitoring
2 sensor connectors
Installation
19 in. racks, 1HU
Power port type
IEC C13, IEC C13 Lock
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8-fold switched and metered PDU

Part number
8031
Input current
16 A, 110 to 230 V
Number power ports
8
Control interface
RS232 or LAN
Environment monitoring
2 sensor connectors
Installation
19 in. racks, 1HU
Power port type
IEC C13, IEC C13 Lock, safety socket type F (DE), type G (UK), NeMA (US)

4-fold switched and metered PDU

Part number
8021
Input current
16 A, 110-230 V
Number power ports
4
Control interface
RS232 or LAN
Environment monitoring
2 sensor connectors
Installation
19 in. racks, 1HU
Power port type
IEC C13

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