APC Licenses

PowerChute Network Shutdown Reliable network-based shutdown of multiple servers.

Industry-leading power protection for your hyperconverged and virtual infrastructure.

About PowerChute Network Shutdown

PowerChute Network Shutdown is a UPS management software which works in conjunction with the Schneider Electric UPS Network Management Card to protect your hyperconverged and virtual infrastructure.

In the event of a power outage, PowerChute can gracefully shutdown your Virtual Machines and the pre-configured start-up sequence ensures they power back on.

Benefits

Resiliency - PowerChute provides data security and resiliency during power disturbances. During those beyond the UPS backup duration, PowerChute triggers a graceful, unattended shutdown of all servers, protecting data integrity and reduces system downtime.
Productivity - Unattended start-up ensures uptime immediately when power conditions are restored. Once the servers are back up, PowerChute Network Shutdown can detect stable conditions and then re-start the cluster services and virtual machines, enabling uptime productivity.
Security - Hardened security with latest updates in public key infrastructure (PKI) support across the interfaces, assures peace of mind.
Configurable actions - During critical events due to power outage or environmental incidents, PowerChute can be configured to automatically migrate critical load or gracefully shutdown the cluster.
Reliable network-based shutdown of multiple servers

PowerChute Network Shutdown Highlights

Graceful shutdown protects data integrity and reduces system downtime when critical events such as extended power outages occur.
Scalable architecture can support a virtually unlimited number of client systems.
Easily configurable via a browser interface and supports single, redundant and parallel UPS configurations.
PowerChute Network Licence Options

APC PowerChute Network Shutdown Licence offers (now with):

Enhanced user interface experience
Updated security features
Automated workload migrations
New versions upgrade for enhanced performance

EcoStruxure IT SmartConnect Out-of-box remote power monitoring, diagnostics, UPS firmware upgrades, and email notifications for APC Smart-UPS via SmartConnect Ethernet Port.

EcoStruxure IT SmartConnect cloud service provides remote power monitoring, email notifications and firmware upgrades for your APC Smart-UPS so you can stay up-to-date on your power infrastructure. Get cloud-connected via the built-in SmartConnect Ethernet Port and select the right plan for visibility and flexibility wherever you go. Features vary with terms of use.

Facts about SmartConnect

Out-of-box remote power monitoring for your APC Smart-UPS via SmartConnect Ethernet Port. No additional accessory required
Remote UPS firmware upgrade distribution for all connected Smart-UPS, with one-click installation
Remotely power cycle unresponsive equipment (requires Advanced plan licence)
Automated email notifications
Optional email customisation integrations
UPS status dashboard
Run UPS self test from cloud
30-day event logs for trending
Remote power-cycling of IT equipment

Use the Advanced Plan on SmartConnect to power-cycle Outlet Groups on your Smart-UPS - to reboot IT equipment remotely.

Avoid going on-site for a simple task. No need to find helping hands to do the job for you.

Get cloud-connected via the built-in SmartConnect Ethernet Port to find out more about our plans. Features vary with terms of use.

Remote power-cycling of IT equipment

Use the Advanced Plan on SmartConnect to power-cycle Outlet Groups on your Smart-UPS - to reboot IT equipment remotely.

Avoid going on-site for a simple task. No need to find helping hands to do the job for you.

Get cloud-connected via the built-in SmartConnect Ethernet Port to find out more about our plans. Features vary with terms of use.

Benefits

Secure, remote monitoring - Smart-UPS with a SmartConnect Port enable remote monitoring via a secure web portal, so you can stay up-to-date on the status of your power infrastructure.
Pro-active lifecycle notifications - Maximise the lifespan of your UPS, and protect your investment, with pro-active notifications for UPS firmware upgrades, device, device maintenance and warranty protection.
Cloud enabled as standard - APC Smart-UPS are cloud enabled with a built-in SmartConnect Ethernet port. We've made it as easy and cost effective as possible to remotely monitor your UPS.
Plan Comparison

Standard Plan

Advanced Plan

Overview Standard Plan 1 year extension from end user activation. Standard Plan for Smart-UPS Web Portal provides remote UPS power monitoring, customizable email notifications, event logs, remote self test and remote firmware management. Advanced Plans for APC Smart-UPS Web Portal enable remote outlet group reboot to power-cycle unresponsive equipment and bring it back into operation. Main and Switched Outlet group design on APC Smart-UPS allow independent management of Groups. Software Function For remote power monitoring

Remote firmware distribution and installation on UPS

Event log

Self test

Customizable email notifications

Remote outlet group reboot from cloud interface

For remote power monitoring

Remote firmware distribution and installation on UPS

Event log

Self test

Customizable email notifications