Software needed to manage Windows 2008 Server with serial Share-UPS AP9207

[beccatech_apc]

This was originally posted on APC forums on 4/28/2009

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I am new to managing a large scale ups so forgive the likely simpleton question:

I just inherited the IT duties for a company that has a Matrix5000 hooked to a Share-UPS AP9207 and I can't tell that any of the servers are actually being controlled. I need to know if any of the PowerChute software will give me the capability to manage the shutdown/startup of the servers that are mixed between 2003 and 2008 standard. I found the CD for PowerChute Plus but the newest OS listed is Windows 2000.

I have seen in other post that Windows 2008 server does not support serial UPS connections. Is this really the end all be all answer?

[Techie_apc · Accepted solution]

This was originally posted on APC forums on 7/17/2009

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The Power Chute Business Edition version 8.0.1 supports Windows 2000 and 2008 via the serial cable.
http://www.apc.com/tools/download/software_comp.cfm?sw_sku=SFPCBE801&id=125&swfam=125
From this link you can download the PCBE version 8.0.1 for Windows 2000 and 2008.

Here is the link that can allow you to view the Compatibility chart of the PCBE software.
http://www.apcmedia.com/salestools/ASTE-6Z5QEV_R10_EN.pdf

I hope that it helps.