How to re-launch PowerChute Network Shutdown Appliance initial setup menu
Issue:
Would like to re-launch the initial PowerChute Network Shutdown Appliance setup.
Product Line:
PowerChute Network Shutdown v4.2, v4.3, v4.4, v5.x
Environment:
PowerChute Network Shutdown v4.2, v4.3, v4.4, v5.x Appliance installed on VMware ESXi
NOTE: The PowerChute v4.4 Appliance is CentOS 8.1 and PowerChute 5.x is AlmaLinux
Cause:
Need to re-launch the initial setup menu
Solution:
- Log in to the PowerChute VM as root
- Enter the command systemctl enable initial-setup.service
- Enter the command touch /.unconfigured
- Enter the command init 6
The VM will reboot and the initial setup menu will launch
Released for: Schneider Electric Philippines


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