Powerchute software on SC ESX 3.0.1

[PetervandenBosc]

Does anyone know if VMWare support installing UPS Shutdown software on the Service Console on ESX 3.0.1. ?

Or any other UPS shutdown software?

If Yes how?

[sbeaver]

Check this out and yes these instruction will work on 3.x

http://www.vmguru.com/files/10/whitepapers/entry8.aspx

[jrglines]

Just received a copy of Scripting VMware in the mail and there is an entire chapter devoted to this! Very up to date as well - even mentions 3.01!!!

It's chpt 8 I believe, right Steve?

Regards,

JR

[sbeaver]

Yes that is correct. So nice of you to notice!!

[VirtualKenneth]

Uhm, just to my interest, where can I find this "Scripting Vmware"?

[PetervandenBosc]

Can you sent me a link or even better the document?

[sbeaver · Accepted solution]

The link to the APC doc is above.

A linke to the book is here

http://www.syngress.com/catalog/?pid=3700

[VirtualKenneth]

Cool Stuff, Thanks

[PetervandenBosc]

Thanks Steve! Wil buy the book ASAP!

[Azrial]

I've just been to the APC website and they have recently released PowerChute Network Shutdown v2.2.1 for VMWare 2.5.3/3.0.1 on the 15th of November. Its is an RPM file and I haven't had a go at installing it yet. I haven't been able to find any documentation about installing it on VMware so has anyone else seen this update and tried to install it?

[VirtualKenneth]

Hi,

I've checked the download section but I cannot seem to find the VMware related downloads?

Am I overlooking something?

http://www.apcc.com/tools/download/index.cfm

[Azrial]

If you select Software Upgrades- Powerchute Network Shutdown from the Filter By List and then press continue on the next page where it says PowerChute Network Shutdown v 2.2.1. You will then see PowerChute Network Shutdown v2.2.1 for VMWare 2.5.3/3.0.1.

Or Try this link

http://www.apcc.com/tools/download/software_comp.cfm?sw_sku=SFPCNS221&id=127&family=&part_num=&swfam...

[VirtualKenneth]

Tnx

[penguin07]

I tried it.

It was no problem.

-Install method-

\# rpm -ivh /tmp/pcns-2.2.1-100.i386.rpm

\# /usr/local/bin/PowerChute/PCNSConfig.sh

:

#

[jrglines]

Thanks!!!

Nice to see APC providing this!

Regards,

JR

http://www.apcc.com/tools/download/software_comp.cfm?s

w_sku=SFPCNS221&id=127&family=&part_num=&swfam=127&tsk

[MasterRudolf]

Ok, PowerChute Network Shutdown works on ESX, but what about an APC UPS that's connected through a serial port?

[VirtualKenneth]

Should work since AFAIK ttys0 is just available in ESX.

[sc_2111]

I tried to configure it but it fails to connect to the management card.

I opened the ports 80 out and 3250 in

do I need to make any other modification to the esx firewall ?

thanks

[fmdj]

Manual says you need port 80 and 3052 tcp and upd...

[jjeff1]

Ok, PowerChute Network Shutdown works on ESX, but

what about an APC UPS that's connected through a

serial port?

Sorry to revive an old thread, but me too.

Single server, with connected APC UPS via serial port. How do I get my host and guests to shut down gracefully.