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  • 1.  Is this possible?

    Posted Feb 10, 2012 03:43 PM

    We will be setting up a virtual environment using VMware essentials 5.

    My question is: In the event of a power outage and the server goes on to battery backup. Is there any way for ESX to recieve notification and properly shut down the guest operating systems before the batteries are depleted?



  • 2.  RE: Is this possible?

    Posted Feb 10, 2012 03:47 PM

    Yes it can but is going to depend on your UPS as a number of UPS manufacturers have agents that work with ESXi



  • 3.  RE: Is this possible?

    Posted Feb 10, 2012 04:25 PM

    Thanks for the info.

    I went on APCs site and found what I need. They offer a free download called Powerchute, it works with their network management card.



  • 4.  RE: Is this possible?

    Posted Feb 11, 2012 10:18 AM

    Hi

    I use this script with PowerChute: http://www.sheenaustin.com/2011/02/20/vmware-ups-shutdown-script/

    Regards

    André