This isn't really a perl question, so there are probably better places to ask it other than here on Perlmonks. But I'll give it a swing.

Some cisco routers can be rebooted via an SNMP set of the propper OID. This will reboot a router that is on, but not turn on a router that is off.

I use X10 home automation gear at home to allow a perl program (using the ControlX10::CM11 module) to power-cycle my DSL modem when it needs it. This works well for a home environment, but I personally wouldn't use it in a datacenter.

Look into remote power control equiptment by vendors such as this. They are network addressable (protocol depends on product and vendor) and are designed to support remote reboots.

In reply to Re: how can I reboot a router by lhoward
in thread how can I reboot a router by kelcey

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