Describe your product's design and/or technological innovation.
The RPM1581HVN Remote Power Manager from Minuteman Power Technologies is a smart IP-addressable 8-port Power Distribution Unit that allows administrators and technicians to remotely control the power to security devices and networking equipment, eliminating the need for wasteful service calls to reboot locked devices. The RPM provides secure access and communication from a smart phone, laptop, PC or tablet via user name and password. Secure communication options include HTTPS/SSL 128-bit encryption, SYSLOG event logging, MAC filtering to further limit access, while also supporting various firewall products. No software or ap is needed because the RPM has its own internal webserver.
The RPM has a built-in ping mechanism that monitors AC power draw and provides automatic notification via email or SNMP trap as well as an audible alarm should a device become inoperable or locked up. An attached device can be quickly re-booted after notification. Each port is individually addressable or can be grouped, and the actual power draw of each device can be viewed through the front panel true RMS meter display. Sequenced re-starts are possible, allowing devices to be powered on in an orderly fashion.
The RPM1581HVN is UL60950-1 certified and able to support a 12 Amp maximum load.
Describe the three most important functional features of this product. What sets it apart from other products in this category?
The RPM1581HVN quickly and efficiently eliminates downtime caused by locked up devices. A non-operational system can literally be re-started within seconds of being notified that a lock-up has occurred. In today's world, maintaining up-time of security and network systems is essential, not optional.
Rolling a truck for a service call can be expensive, especially for companies that manage hundreds of remote devices. Service calls are costly, and many times, all that is necessary is a simple re-boot. Imagine a security manager able to reboot a locked up DVR/NVR or POE switch from his own home without going into the office or having to call a technician for a service call.
Controlling access to security and networking devices is essential. The RPM's strong feature-set of secure access is critical in today's world.
What separates the RPM1581HVN from competition is its advanced features, multiple notification options, and highly secure access and communication.
Describe the benefits that your product provides to the integrator, including value if applicable.
Integrators that sell and install an RPM1581HVN can provide power monitoring as a service to their customers. One integrator in Arizona, for example, has installed RPMs for his customers and is able to quickly respond to locked up devices, in many cases, before his customer can call to report an issue - and that's especially valuable since some of his customers are located more than 200 miles away. This additional service can mean more on-going revenue, as well as keeping customers happy through a quick response time that facilitates more up-time.
Remote Power Manager
Category
Miscellaneous Security Products
Description
Minuteman Power Technologies
RPM1581HVN - Remote Power Manager
$389
Winner Status
- Winner
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