Issue:
If there are duplicate VMs with the same hostname e.g. "localhost" this can sometimes result in VMs being incorrectly identified as system VMs and skipped for shut down which will prevent hosts from entering maintenance mode.
Product:
PowerChute Network Shutdown
Environment:
VMware vCenter Server and ESXi hosts
Cause:
Duplicate VMs with the same hostname assigned.
Solution:
Ensure that all VMs are correctly configured with a unique hostname.
Released for: Schneider Electric Hong Kong
Issue:
If there are duplicate VMs with the same hostname e.g. "localhost" this can sometimes result in VMs being incorrectly identified as system VMs and skipped for shut down which will prevent hosts from entering maintenance mode.
Product:
PowerChute Network Shutdown
Environment:
VMware vCenter Server and ESXi hosts
Cause:
Duplicate VMs with the same hostname assigned.
Solution:
Ensure that all VMs are correctly configured with a unique hostname.
Released for: Schneider Electric Hong Kong


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