DRAC and PDU w/IP Access

[solokron]

If you have a DRAC do you really need a PDU with IP access?

From what I can tell even if a system locks up, the DRAC runs independent and the system can be remotely restarted. I am thinking about just getting some standard APC PDUs instead of APC PDUs with remote management. Anyone have any feedback on this?

Thank you!

[solokron]

Anyone have any input?

[dcdc]

We have HP servers and we use ILO. If you have drag, you don't need PDU. You can manage everything via drag.

[solokron]

drag?

Originally Posted by dcdc

We have HP servers and we use ILO. If you have drag, you don't need PDU. You can manage everything via drag.

[dcdc]

sorry typo. It is drac.

[cernst]

it all depends on what you are using the PDU for.

All of our HP units have iLO, but I am slowly installing networked power strips so I can monitor my rack power loads, monitor temperature on the intake side, and trending. I do not admin the servers.

[Schumie]

For the cost of managed PDU's now, you might as well install them in every cab. That’s the approach we've taken here - you never know if you're going to inherit a server that doesn't have DRAC, ILO, RSA etc..etc..