Lost power to my NAS - stupid!!

[Ola Malmstrom]

I have an UPS that works fine...... But I managed to pull the plug out from the backside of the NAS when rearranging some cables...

Took a lot of hours until the NAS was up and running again. Fortunately it could be restored without having to resort to backups.

Is there any good way to secure that this doesn't happen again?

A simple way to avoid this would be to glue the conenctor in place using hot glue....... Does anyone have a better solution?

 

[ColinTaylor]

What type of power connector does the NAS have? Photo? NAS make & model?

You can get some power connectors that are locking types.

http://www.ieclock.com/products/c13_iec_lock_connector#home

 

[dosborne]

A simple way to avoid this would be to glue the conenctor in place using hot glue.

A reasonable solution in some cases.

 

[OzarkEdge]

A simple way to avoid this would be to glue the conenctor in place using hot glue....... Does anyone have a better solution?

I'm biting my tongue... you know, all the dos and don'ts...

All I can think of would be to use some small diameter braided nylon cord to tie the power cable to the NAS chassis someplace. Use a double prusik knot to attach the cord to the power cable... might also need a backup knot to the double prusik knot to keep it tight. This will keep the power cable from yanking the connector from the socket. Or some similar such power cable fixing arrangement.

I don't like the glue idea... either too permanent or not permanent enough.

OE

 

[degrub]

Zip tie it to the case.

 

[RMerlin]

I hate those barrel power plugs for that reason. Always worries me that moving the NAS around might unplug it.

 

[dosborne]

I don't like the glue idea... either too permanent or not permanent enough.

Not a favourite option, but I have used it once or twice. Often provides just enough sticking power to hold but can be removed when required.