How to configure PowerChute to power on automatically after a power outage without VMware High Availability or Autostart.

Issue:
PowerChute VM fails to start with the ESXi host after power is restored.

Product Line:
PowerChute Network Shutdown v5.0.

Environment:
PowerChute Network Shutdown v5.0 configured with vSAN/VMWare or any HCI support

Cause:
Per VMware recommendations, HA is disabled during shutdown. This will prevent HA from restarting the PowerChute VM.

The VMware Auto-start policy cannot be used in HCI environments where cluster services must be available before VMs can be powered on. If Hosts are in maintenance mode on start-up, this will also prevent the Auto-start policy from powering on the PowerChute VM.


Solution:

Discontinue using PowerChute Network Shutdown v5.0, install PowerChute Network Shutdown v5.2 via the link below, and select "See Software". https://www.se.com/us/en/product-range/61933-powerchute-network-shutdown/104358239448-powerchute-subscriptions/#overview

Released for: Schneider Electric USA