This section gives an overview of operations.
Figure 6.2 Operations
If a power outage is detected, notification is sent from the UPS device to the ESX Server, and the Automated Operation Process starts. The vCenter Server is connected via the automatically started Automated Operation Process and the ESX Server stop process is performed.
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Usable UPS devices
The UPS device needs to be able to execute the Management Server command if a power outage is detected.
For example, if using the UPS device below, by using the management software "PowerChute Network Shutdown Standard v2.2.4/v2.2.5", it is possible to execute the Management Server command when a power outage is detected. For details, see documentation for the UPS devices and management software you are using.
Smart-UPS C500J
Smart-UPS 750J
Smart-UPS 1500J
Smart-UPS 1500RMJ
Smart-UPS 3000RMJ
Smart-UPS RT 5000
Smart-UPS RT 10000VA
