Exactly. The more I looked the more a cheaper automatic transfer switch seemed to be the way to go. With the Cisco RPS not only does it take 2Us but I would need to purchase the DC cables as well and it seems like a waste of power to go from DC to AC and back to DC again. On the plus side there are RPSs on eBay for dirt cheap.
This is what I am thinking about going with:
Newegg.com - TRIPP LITE PDUMH15AT 12 Feet 8 Outlets Power Distribution Unit with dual-input Auto Transfer Switching - Surge Suppressors
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Originally Posted by Keith
I must say that I totally agree. It is quite the waste of space to only provide DC power output to other cisco routers via a propriatary connector. I believe a Cisco RPC retails at around $800.
APC makes a 20a 120v Automagic transfer switch that has 8 outlets for connecting any device that has a standard NEMA 5-15R plug. It plugs in to any standard NEMA 5-15P outlet (such as one on a 20a PDU). It's list price on the APC site is $699.
I used an ATS in one of my recent builds for all of our devices that have single power supplies only (including servers).
You can find others, APC comes to mind when I think of power (I am a fan).
Good Luck!
--Keith
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