What is PowerChute Software and what does it do?

Issue:
Questions on what PowerChute is and does.


Product line:
PowerChute Network Shutdown
PowerChute Serial Shutdown
PowerChute Business Edition (Discontinued)
PowerChute Personal Edition (Discontinued)


Environment:
All models, all serial numbers


Cause:
The various versions of PowerChute provide UPS management, graceful shutdown, and energy management software for servers, computers, and workstations using dedicated serial, USB connections, or a local network. It supports various operating systems and network environments, including virtualization.


Resolution:

PowerChute Network Shutdown
Offers reliable network-based shutdown of multiple servers. PowerChute can be installed on multiple systems and listens to a Network Management Card installed in an APC UPS, and reacts based on how the end user has configured the PowerChute Agent. PowerChute Network Shutdown provides Industry-leading power protection for your Standard Windows and Linux systems, as well as hyperconverged and virtual infrastructure. Visit APC.com for more information concerning PowerChute Network Shutdown. https://www.apc.com/us/en/product-range/61933-powerchute-network-shutdown/#overview

PowerChute Serial Shutdown
UPS management, graceful shutdown, and energy management software for computers and servers using dedicated serial or USB connections. PowerChute Serial Shutdown listens to the UPS via a Serial or USB connection and reacts based on how the end user has configured the PowerChute Agent. The PowerChute Agent also allows a user to configure the UPS, i.e., battery thresholds. Visit APC.com for more information concerning PowerChute Serial Shutdown. https://www.apc.com/us/en/product-range/137943580-powerchute-serial-shutdown/

PowerChute Personal Edition
Discontinued

PowerChute Business Edition
Discontinued

Released for: Schneider Electric Canada