Auto Power On

radio · 10-06-2006, 03:42 PM

Does anyone know of a debug setting or any mod that would allow a Snap 4000 to startup when the power is turned on - Auto Power on.

Having a NAS that requires you to physically push the button to start the NAS after a power outage is like having a UPS that doesn't auto start. I can't believe that SNAP was so shortsighted that it did not include this option.

I realize that most people here are just home users that don't really care about this, but for those of us that have to maintain a remote site, this is essential.

Yes, I know about UPS options - I am not interested in discussing that.

Are there any debug settings or realized hardware mods that work with the 4000 motherboards? Does anyone know what systemboard is in a 4000?

oidar

jontz · 10-06-2006, 04:44 PM

I don't believe that there is an auto power on feature, at least I don't see one in the debug commands on my 4100.

blue68f100 · 10-06-2006, 05:55 PM

There is not one to my knowledge.

Hallis · 10-06-2006, 07:02 PM

the magic 8-ball says

"All signs point to no."

Shane

Phoenix32 · 10-07-2006, 12:55 AM

I intend to design a small circuit to allow a power down from a UPS and an auto power up when power returns (it it pretty simle really). However, do not get your hopes up, it is very low on my priority list at the moment. Things like what are the actual limits are more important to me at the moment (among other things in my life), but I will get around to it eventualy and will post info here when I do.

radio · 10-07-2006, 01:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phoenix32

I intend to design a small circuit to allow a power down from a UPS and an auto power up when power returns (it it pretty simle really).

Sure, a relay, a capacitor and a resistor. For powerup that's all you need. (ok, a diode since it needs to use AC) it's not rocket science, just a hassle.

I was looking for a jumper setting or bios patch.

Phoenix32 · 10-07-2006, 09:09 AM

Use a timer, resistors, and either a transistor or SCR.. But you get the idea. It is not very hard at all...

jontz · 10-07-2006, 09:15 AM

Or just hide an illegal immigrant in your server room and tell him that unless he wants to be turned into INS, he'd better make sure that snap stays up and running!

Hallis · 10-07-2006, 10:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jontz

Or just hide an illegal immigrant in your server room and tell him that unless he wants to be turned into INS, he'd better make sure that snap stays up and running!

Come to Dallas, I'll get you one on teh cheap.

10-06-2006, 03:42 PM	#1
radio Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: central US Posts: 67	Auto Power On Does anyone know of a debug setting or any mod that would allow a Snap 4000 to startup when the power is turned on - Auto Power on. Having a NAS that requires you to physically push the button to start the NAS after a power outage is like having a UPS that doesn't auto start. I can't believe that SNAP was so shortsighted that it did not include this option. I realize that most people here are just home users that don't really care about this, but for those of us that have to maintain a remote site, this is essential. Yes, I know about UPS options - I am not interested in discussing that. Are there any debug settings or realized hardware mods that work with the 4000 motherboards? Does anyone know what systemboard is in a 4000? oidar

10-06-2006, 04:44 PM	#2
jontz Cooling Savant Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: South Bend, IN Posts: 385	Re: Auto Power On I don't believe that there is an auto power on feature, at least I don't see one in the debug commands on my 4100. __________________ Snap Server 4100, 4x120GB Seagate Drives, RAID 5, version 3.4.803

10-06-2006, 05:55 PM	#3
blue68f100 Thermophile Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 3,135	Re: Auto Power On There is not one to my knowledge. __________________ 1 Snap 4500 - 1.0T (4 x 250gig WD2500SB RE), Raid5, 1 Snap 4500 - 1.6T (4 x 400gig Seagates), Raid5, 1 Snap 4200 - 4.0T (4 x 2gig Seagates), Raid5, Using SATA converts from Andy Link to SnapOS FAQ's http://forums.procooling.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=13820

10-06-2006, 07:02 PM	#4
Hallis Cooling Savant Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 469	Re: Auto Power On the magic 8-ball says "All signs point to no." Shane __________________ Snap Servers: 1100 - 1x300gb Seagate Baracuda (SnapOS Version 3.4.807) 2200 - 2x80gb Maxtor (one dead) (SnapOS 4.0.860)

10-07-2006, 12:55 AM	#5
Phoenix32 Thermophile Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yakima, WA Posts: 1,282	Re: Auto Power On I intend to design a small circuit to allow a power down from a UPS and an auto power up when power returns (it it pretty simle really). However, do not get your hopes up, it is very low on my priority list at the moment. Things like what are the actual limits are more important to me at the moment (among other things in my life), but I will get around to it eventualy and will post info here when I do.

10-07-2006, 09:09 AM	#7
Phoenix32 Thermophile Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yakima, WA Posts: 1,282	Re: Auto Power On Use a timer, resistors, and either a transistor or SCR.. But you get the idea. It is not very hard at all...

10-07-2006, 09:15 AM	#8
jontz Cooling Savant Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: South Bend, IN Posts: 385	Re: Auto Power On Or just hide an illegal immigrant in your server room and tell him that unless he wants to be turned into INS, he'd better make sure that snap stays up and running! __________________ Snap Server 4100, 4x120GB Seagate Drives, RAID 5, version 3.4.803

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