vmware esxi 5.0 + smart ups 3000

[martijn123_apc]

This was originally posted on APC forums on 3/6/2012

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Is it possible to use the smart ups 3000 with vmware esxi 5.0.
if it's possible how can i config to first shutdown the vmware clients and as last vmware itself.

Martijn

[BillP · Accepted solution]

This reply was originally posted by Angela on APC forums on 3/6/2012

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yes this might be OK. please review this document-> http://nam-en.apc.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11500

here is the powerchute network shutdown compatibility chart which is what you'll need along with an AP9630 or AP9631 network management card in your UPS to get this done -> http://www.apcmedia.com/salestools/SJHN-7AYQNP_R30_EN.pdf

PCNS 3.0.1 is due in the coming months which will have a clean install available for ESXi 5.0 which will avoid the error mentioned in the first article I noted.

[martijn123_apc]

This was originally posted on APC forums on 3/7/2012

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Can it works with a serial port?

[BillP]

This reply was originally posted by Angela on APC forums on 3/7/2012

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no unfortunately not. only powerchute network shutdown with the NMC supports ESXi operating systems.