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sispmctl – control a terminal server

Hello, a terminal server is very useful in a Cisco lab. To be usefull it should be up and running, but keep it switched on 24/7 is not an option in a home lab. With a Gembird SIS-PM programmable power … Continue reading

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sispmctl – light (on|off|toggle|state)

Hello, this is a followup to the posts sispmctl and sispmctl – using it as non root . With this script we can switch the light on and off, toggle it and check the current state. This shell script shows … Continue reading

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sispmctl – using it as non root

Hello, in my article sispmctl I worked as root all the time. I would prefer to use “sispmctl” as normal user (and without sudo). My solution is to change the group of the entry for the power outlet in /dev/usbdev* … Continue reading

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sispmctl

Hello, sispmctl is the name of a program to control a Gembird SIS-PM programmable power outlet. It is controlled from a Windows PC over an USB cable. A Gembird SIS-PM power outlet with 4 sockets costs around 30 € (here … Continue reading

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