Issue:
How to install and deploy PowerChute Network Shutdown virtual appliance onto VMware.

Product Line:
PowerChute Network Shutdown version 4.2, 4.3, 4.4.x

For PowerChute Network Shutdown version 5.x see How to install, deploy, and configure PowerChute Network Shutdown version 5.x with VMware.

Environment:
VMware vCenter Server 5.x, 6.x, 7.x and ESXi host 5.x, 6.x, 7.x

Solution:
Please review the attached video when installing PowerChute Network Shutdown version 4.4.2, or 4.4.3 virtual appliance (VM) onto VMware ESXi host 7.x managed by vCenter Server 7.x see the attached PCNS442-vCenter7x.mp4.

NOTE: The attached videos are zipped and must be unzipped for viewing.

When installing PowerChute Network Shutdown version 4.4.2, or 4.4.3 virtual appliance (VM) onto VMware ESXi host not managed by vCenter Server, please review the attached video PCNS442-ESXiHost.mp4. The video demonstrates installing PowerChute VM directly onto VMware ESXi host 7.x. The PowerChute VM is not deployed using the vCenter Server.

For assistance with installing PowerChute Network Shutdown v4.4 virtual appliance onto VMware ESXi host managed by VMware vCenter Server see the attached video Deploy-PowerChute 4.4 Virtual Appliance.mp4

The video below was created using PowerChute Network Shutdown virtual appliance version 4.2.


Review PowerChute Network Shutdown documents available at https://www.apc.com/us/en/product-range/61933-powerchute-network-shutdown/#documents

Released for: Schneider Electric Singapore