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?
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.
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..