Ways to wake up computers after shutdown

[Anonymous user]

Hello everyone

I'm just wondering if there is any way to wake up some computers in sequence by network. I've read about Wake On Lan, but I don't know if PowerChute support PowerShell or Visual Basic scripts.

I just know there is an option in BIOS but I'm not really convinced. If you guys know any ways to do that, I would be very greatful if you help or just steer me to good way.

Looking forward for answers. Cheers

[BillP · Accepted solution]

Hi,

Once the computer is off PowerChute like any other software application cannot run so PowerChute cannot restart the OS. The only way to restart a system once powered down is via the BIOS.

As for supporting scripts, PowerChute Network Shutdown and PowerChute Business Edition will run scripts. We have Knowledge Base / FAQs on the subject (FA168226 and FA159586) PowerChute Personal Edition can also run scripts but it is not an official support feature. Forum post Powerchute Personal Edition - Run external commands with this utility give instruction on how to run scripts with Personal Edition.