which pcns do I need

[BillP]

I installed pcns 4 for linux to connect to esxi host did I install the wrong one? do I need PowerChute Network Shutdown v4.2 for Virtualization instead?

[BillP]

Hi,

It is recommended to install the PCNS 4.2 Appliance (AKA VM) or install PCNS 4.2 on a standalone Windows server to manage the ESXi host. 

See Application Note 180 for supported configurations. 

[BillP]

I loaded PCNS 4.0 Appliance. I checked update and it says to upgrade to PCNS 4.2 how do I do this without losing my configuration? 

[BillP]

Hi,

Download the version for ESXi, copy it to the PCNS VM and run the installer. It will upgrade the version of PCNS that is running.

Here is a link to the download page. http://www.apc.com/us/en/tools/download/software_comp.cfm?sw_sku=SFPCNS42-V

[BillP · Accepted solution]

Thank you Bill for all your responses!

While waiting for a response I found an article that described what you had mentioned and had just finished upgrading successfully when I received this. 

Again thank you 

Mike