[ale] 1U server question

[John Heim]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ryan Fish" <FishR at bellsouth.net>
>> The benefit to this device is you can use it to power cycle the system
>> even when the OS is already down.  They also usually have a console
>> interface so that you can access the OS when it up.  Also since it is
>> built into your 1U rack space you don't have to try to plan for more
>> rack space for external KVM or remote power controllers.
>>
> OK, I understand.  Thanks.

My server has a button on the front that you can push to power cycle the 
machine even if the OS is down.

Sorry, couldn't resist.  :-)

Reminds me of the time I walked into an office with some of my co-workers 
and there  was  a woman there plugging away at an electric typewriter.  I 
said, "Wow, look at this! It's like a keyboard and printer all in one. 
Where'd you get that?"