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1 Replies Last post: Nov 26, 2008 10:21 AM by JaeEllers  
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Ryan Fasenmyer
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Nov 25, 2008 7:34 AM

What happens if power is lost to a VMware ESX Server 3i?

 

I have a VMware ESX Server 3i that is currently connected to a APC SMART-UPS 2200.  In the event of a power outage the server can run on the UPS for about 10 minutes and then the UPS will power off.  I have been unable to find any automatic solution that will allow for a graceful shutdown of an ESX Server 3i from the UPS.  Has anyone been able to find a solution?

 

 

What would happen if the server suddenly lost power when the UPS truns off?  i can't imagine that this woudl be a good thing.  I can use APC Powerchute network shutdown to shutdown all the guest machines, but is there any risk to killing the power to the host? 

 

 

thanks,

 

 

Ryan

 

 

Tags: esx_server_3i, ups, graceful_shutdown, unattended_shutdown
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JaeEllers
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1. Nov 26, 2008 10:21 AM in response to: Ryan Fasenmyer
Re: What happens if power is lost to a VMware ESX Server 3i?

Here are some options: http://communities.vmware.com/thread/147178

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