APC Powerchute Network Shutdown 5.1.0 Add Additional Windows Agent

[shepcon1]

I have installed APC Powerchute Network Shutdown 5.1.0 on my main Windows server and it's configured to communicate with my single APC 1500 using the installed APC Network Management Card (AP9641).  I do have one other Windows server connected to the APC 1500 unit that I'd like to control as well.  Do I need to install the same APC Powerchute Network Shutdown 5.1.0 software on this additional physical server or can I simply push the agent for Windows?  I can see in the network management card web interface under Configuration there's a section called Add Client, but I don't know if this is all that's necessary to add the additional Windows server.

Thanks for any input.

[Cory_McDonald · Accepted solution]

Hello @shepcon1,

If you are looking at shutting down a another standalone Windows system, I would recommend downloading and installing PowerChute Network Shutdown on that system as well.  Just be cautious on which installation you choose "Turn Off UPS".  If the one that shuts down quicker has this option enabled, it may trigger an unexpected hard turn-off of your other system.

Kind Regards,

Cory