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iBoot-DC
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2. General Description
The iBoot-DC is a network attached, IP addressed, web controlled AC power switch. Anyone with a web
browser can access iBoot-DC to perform power On, Off or Power Cycle (Reboot or Power Burst).
iBoot-DC uses two levels of password for security.
iBoot-DC features international standard IEC320 connections and is compatible with power mains
worldwide. A simple Web browser interface makes it easy to control power from anywhere in the world
with a click of a mouse. iBoot-DC
also supports Telnet for text commands, as well as Dataprobe’s
Exchange Protocol (DxP) for interfacing to a variety of Dataprobe products and custom software
development.
2.1.
Uses for iBoot
Remote reboot of any device, routers, servers, kiosks, etc. The device to be rebooted need not be
network attached.
Secure sensitive devices by keeping them powered off when not in use. This prevents hackers from
seeing them at all times.
Power down equipment when not needed for power savings and to save on wear and tear.
Power up alert devices like sirens, lamps, messages; or control environmental system like heaters,
coolers pumps, etc.
2.2.
Multiple Control Options
In addition to the Web control capabilities, iBoot-DC features several other means to operate automatically
or under computer control.
URL Control: You can send a single URL to the iBoot-DC containing all the information necessary to
query or change the power status. This makes it easy to create a single button on your desktop or embed
into a batch file or script.
AutoPing: The AutoPing feature allows iBoot-DC to automatically detect failed equipment and perform a
timed reboot or other power control function (like turning on an indicator or siren). You set 1 or 2 IP
addresses to be periodically pinged. When iBoot-DC no longer detects a response from the address(es),
the programmed power control function is actuated.
Telnet:
iBoot’s Command Line Interface (CLI) allows direct control and setup through Telnet.
Dataprobe Exchange Protocol (DxP): Use this status and control protocol to build custom applications to
manage iBoot, or use our available utility program to build batch files or command line routines. Download
API and utilities at
