Configure powerchute business over network

[BillP]

Hello everyone, I am looking for information on installing powerchute business to servers connected to my APC smart-ups x 3000VA with network card.

I was under the impression that there would a network agent that I would be able to install on each server (all are running windows server 2008 R2), which would allow for a graceful shutdown if our building were to experience an extended power outage.

I attempted to install agent provided on cd, but it looks for a directly connected APC smart-ups (using USB or serial).

Thank you for any help in advance.

[BillP · Accepted solution]

Hi Andy,

Since you already have a network card, I would advise you download PowerChute Network Shutdown from the following link: http://www.apc.com/tools/download/index.cfm

PowerChute network shutdown is free and is a lot more customizable than PCBE. All you need to do is install the PCNS agent on every server you wish to have a graceful shutdown on. With PCNS you do not have to be directly connected to the UPS, shutdown can be accomplished over the network.

The users guide for installation can be viewed from the below link:

http://www.apcmedia.com/salestools/PMAR-9E5LVY/PMAR-9E5LVY_R0_EN.pdf

Regards,

B