[AusNOG] Power audit

[Peter Tiggerdine]

Three ways todo this safely

Apc switched power distribution unit (pdu) would give you a very indication
of power use. For $1k each it probably cheaper that getting in contractors
and provide remote power switch to your noc. We use them everywhere.

If your kit is in a commerical dc, the owner if the dc should be able to
give you and indication

Pull all the datasheets from all the kit and add it up the power
calculation.

You can use a hall effect sensor but requires you to strip open the 32amp
lead to get access to the active wire. Not oh&s friendly
On Jun 4, 2013 7:15 PM, "Alastair Waddell" <awaddell at legion.com.au> wrote:

> Hi All,
>
> Warning: much ignorance about all things power related.
>
> I'm wondering if I can commission a power audit of a rack-load of gear.
>
> Who might provide such a service?
> Can it be done without powering down?
>
> ie Power person attaches something around each AC cord and reports amps
> drawn. The sum should approximate what my provider bills which would
> address concern #1 and the individual results should let me identify any
> miscreant device which would address concern #2
>
>
>
> Regards,
> --
> Alastair Waddell
> Legion Internet
> Australia
>
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