Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Why You An Use A Remote Power Management System

Using a remote power management system can save you lots of trouble with your network.  It is inevitable that machines can crash or otherwise become unresponsive.  Not only can this be terribly inconvenient, under certain circumstances, it can cause lost revenue and decrease productivity due to the downtime when the system is not working.  When you have a remote system, you can troubleshoot from any location without having to spend the time and money of making a service call that can take hours out of the workday.

Rather, you can use a system that allows you to access your devices no matter where you are to reboot, shut down or start a device when it crashes or becomes unresponsive.  Many devices will carry only these functions, which are ideal if you do not anticipate serious problems with your system and/or you need a device to fit a limited budget.  However, if you have a little more to allocate toward a remote system, you can consider finding one that has more advanced features that can help you prevent problems before they occur.


For instance, you may get a remote power management system that not only allows you remote access to reboot but also to monitor your devices.  There are a few that will sense when a device is not working when it does not respond to a ping.  In this case, it will automatically reboot. The system does not have to wait for your activation before it takes action.  If you have any concerns about power conservation, you can also turn the energy on and off from a remote location.

Not only can you control the power outlets, but you may also find a device that allows you to set them on a timer.  This way, you do not have to worry about wasting energy with leaving the power on when you are not using it.  No matter what functions you want your system to perform, you still need to make sure it is secure and cannot be accessed by unauthorized personnel.  If your system is controlled through web-based means or an Internet browser, make sure it is protected with an encryption password system.

You also need to consider how you want to control your remote power management system.  Many are run through the Internet, but you can also find systems that can be activated via telephone or modem.  Some are even voice activated.  You should keep in mind that the more features you want in a system, the more it will cost.  Furthermore, you want the system to be user friendly and conducive to upgrades should the time come.  In the end, your system should save you more trouble than it gives you.