Activate homelab upon power recovery automatically
Activate homelab upon power recovery automatically
I operate a home lab for testing software, hosting sites, Docker apps, and streaming media with Jellyfin. It's an older gaming setup with these details: CPU – Core i7 6800K, Motherboard – MSI X99A Godlike Gaming, RAM – 16 GB DDR4 2666 MHz (2x8), GPU – GT 710, Power – Thermaltake TR2 S Series 550W. I run Ubuntu on it. During summer, power cuts happen frequently. I need my server to restart automatically when power comes back. You're considering a relay-based electrical module connected to the PSU and motherboard switch. That sounds like a practical idea but I'm not confident without engineering experience. Are there any off-the-shelf solutions you recommend? If not, I'd appreciate guidance on building it myself. Note: I also have a 2000VA offline UPS, which isn't sufficient for backup.
Many BIOS versions include an option to restart after a power failure, allowing you to explore the system before addressing the issue.
I came to confirm this point—you should be able to reset it to auto-power after a power loss. It costs nothing upfront, though it might take some time depending on how your BIOS is set up and how much you value your time. Also, are you wondering if the system shuts down completely when the UPS battery dies?