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Our UPS is failing. | Our UPS is failing. | ||
− | * http://www.amazon.com/APC- | + | * http://www.amazon.com/APC-Smart-UPS-SMT3000RM2U-3000VA-System/dp/B004F0BD2K/ |
− | * http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001RJGDXQ | + | * http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001RJGDXQ |
On Current Load, we can only run 2 out of 4 hypervisors running. The 2 that are on are nearing capacity. | On Current Load, we can only run 2 out of 4 hypervisors running. The 2 that are on are nearing capacity. | ||
Revision as of 00:10, 8 September 2014
This may not come to a vote, It may be purchased under a "maintaining infrastructure" clause in the budget/bylaws.
That said, it is a lot of relatively expensive equipment being discussed.
Sponsors
History
Background
Our UPS is failing.
- http://www.amazon.com/APC-Smart-UPS-SMT3000RM2U-3000VA-System/dp/B004F0BD2K/
- http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001RJGDXQ
On Current Load, we can only run 2 out of 4 hypervisors running. The 2 that are on are nearing capacity.
Turning on a 3rd hypervisor triggers the overloaded alarm on the existing UPS.
Current Utilization
Anthony Measured the power consumption of existing rack infrastructure.
Device | Wattage |
---|---|
KVM | 10W |
Motorola SURFboard | 20W |
Dell Power Edge | 331 W, (Rated for 670 Watts) |
Dell Power Edge | 331 W, (Rated for 670 Watts) |
Dell Power Edge | 331 W, (Rated for 670 Watts) |
Dell Power Edge | 331 W, (Rated for 670 Watts) |
SAN | 427W |
HP Procurve | 340W |
Serial Console | 20W |
desired feature set
- Number of Outlets: 7-8
- There are 2 power runs in the rack, fewer may be ok
- Interface Port Type: USB
- Backup Time: ??
- Cost: ??