580: Mission Critical: The Power Struggle

In this episode of Command Control Power, the team discusses ongoing technical challenges involving network equipment and power management. Joe shares updates on troubleshooting a host of issues with his elevator client, alongside dealing with generator compatibilities and frequent power outages. The conversation includes insights from Jerry and Sam, while addressing client concerns and experiences with improving power protection and network reliability. They delve into various power backup solutions and the frustrations of managing sophisticated networking equipment under unpredictable conditions.

-Joe has an update to his elevator client story.

-Sam and Jerry both have generators now but of course, have not lost power since the installation.

-To have true uninterruptible power using a UPS, there are specific models and settings needed.

-Joe recommends the Ecoflow River 2 for a portable power station: https://us.ecoflow.com/products/river-2-portable-power-station

-We want to know what Joe has to do when troubleshooting requires an onsite visit.

-On top of all of this, Joe’s client has 2 UniFi mission critical switches: https://store.ui.com/us/en/pro/category/all-power-tech/products/usw-mission-critical

-The “Joe” recipe for recycling power on UniFi devices is to unplug for 2 minutes.

-For warranty, always buy direct from UniFi.

-Sam really wants to know the client mood after everything that has happened.

-Jerry is sporting a CCP shirt from friend and Patron, Richard Wingfield. Thanks Richard!