Execute virtualization shutdown sequence

[Anonymous user]

"This triggers a shutdown sequence using the actions configured on the  Virtualization Settings  page. This option should be enabled for all UPS Setups that are powering physical equipment."

I'm sure I'm missing something obvious here. I never noticed Execute virtualization shutdown sequence under shutdown settings in PCNS 4.0 so not sure if this check box is new in 4.1. By default this setting is disabled. I have UPS on battery and temp probe 1 out of range enabled to shutdown my environment. Do I also need to enable Execute virtualization shutdown sequence?

Also, shut down PowerChute Server is grayed out with no check. Should I be able to enable it?

[BillP · Accepted solution]

Hi,

Below is the description of Execute Virtualization Shutdown Sequence and Shut down PowerChute Server from the help file

Execute Virtualization Shutdown Sequence

Use this option to trigger the actions enabled on the Virtualization Settings page for ESXi hosts that are linked to UPSs/UPS Setups: VM migration/VM Shutdown/vApp shutdown followed by ESXi host shutdown. This option is available only in a configuration in which a UPS setup is powering something other than a virtual host (e.g. a storage array) - it is enabled by default.

Shut down PowerChute Server

This is enabled by default and is used to gracefully shut down the physical machine running PowerChute. This option should be disabled if the PowerChute machine is not being powered by the UPS’s in a particular setup, and if it is being used to remotely shut down other servers/ equipment. This option is not available if PowerChute is installed on vMA or deployed as a virtual appliance.

These options are available when you select Advanced Redundant UPS when configuring PCNS in a virtualized environment. What is your environment / configurations? Do you require Advanced Redundant UPS setup? 

[Anonymous user]

Bill, thanks for the reply.

Using Advanced setup because I will eventually tie PCNS into my SAN. PCNS is on a physical server.

Do I enable Execute Virtualization Shutdown Sequence for my events to trigger a shutdown? If so, why would someone not enable this?

[BillP]

Hi,

On 4/4/2016 4:36 PM, Brian said:

Do I enable Execute Virtualization Shutdown Sequence for my events to trigger a shutdown? If so, why would someone not enable this?

Yes assuming the UPS is providing power to a host, the system PCNS is running on, or the SAN. You may not what to enable if the UPS is powering say a telephone system. 

[Anonymous user]

Gotcha. Thank you.