Configure Cyberpower UPS with VMWare ESXi 6.0 and above (Licensed Version)


Configuration Setup


Server : Dell R710

UPS Model : RP750ELCD

Card Used : RMCARD205

VMware : ESXI Essentials Version 6.5


A: UPS Preparation

  1. Install CyberPower SNMP UPS & ATS PDU Remote Management Card in the UPS





B: SETUP RMCARD205

1: Detect Card Using PDNU Software Download Link

https://www.cyberpower.com/eu/en/product/sku/power_device_network_utility_2_for_windows#downloads




2: Login to Web Interface of the Card (default username: cyber password: cyber) using the IP assigned by DHCP and shown on the PDNU Software above




3: Change IPV4 Address to Static




4: Change Default Username and Password


    


5: Configure NTP and Date/Time format




6: Set any other setting you find useful for your setup.


C: Installation of CyberPower PowerPanel Business Remote Virtual Appliance


1: Download Virtual Appliance from web address and unzip the compressed file

https://www.cyberpower.com/eu/en/product/sku/powerpanel_business_for_virtual_machine#downloads

2: Install VA on ESXI Server Using the OVF File from the extracted directory




3: Test connectivity with RMCARD205

            a. On RMCARD205 web interface check that the Virtual Appliance IP is shown as described on the screen below




4: Login to PowerPanel Business Remote to start the configuration using IP address assigned by VMWARE xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx:3052



    


5: Select UPS and Outlet the ESXI server is connected as shown below




6: Configure and Test Notification Channels as shown below




7: Configure Notification Settings as shown below




8: Configure ESXI and Virtual Machine Shutdown Options as shown below*




*Preferably set autostart option of ESXI Server and set the priority of Start/Shutdown of the VM machines rather than shutting down the machines from the UPS software. Please see below





9: Test notification functionality by switching off and then on the main power from the ups verify that notifications are working ok

a: Power Failure Notification




b: Power Restore Notification