→ Applies to: VMware ESXi 6.5 and above

Riello UPS with the Netman 204 network adapter, allows VMs and the server to be shut down and started up in an orderly manner in the event of a power failure. The Netman 204 can be configured to connect to the VMware ESXi hypervisor and perform various actions in the event of a power failure or restoration. 

Syneto HYPER appliances have autostart feature enabled by default on the ESXi hypervisor.

This is a mandatory prerequisite to ensure VMs can be powered on and off in the right order, when the request is made from Netman 204.

Configure ESXi User & Role for Remote Power Management

Step 1. Create a new Role (Host → Security and Users → Roles)

Step 2. Click on Add Role (Root → Host → Config → Power)

Step 3. Click on Add Role (Root → VirtualMachine → Interact → PowerOn, PowerOff - Call it for example ups)

Step 4. Assign the role PowerMgmt to the newly created user ups on the ESXi host (Host → Actions → Permissions) 

Step 5. Click on Add user to assign the user and the role to the ESXi host

Step 6. Type the username in the field, select the appropriate role for power management

Click Add user. You have now setup a user which can be used for power management on the ESXi host.

Configure Netman 204 for host power off

Step 1. Connect to Riello UPS Netman 204 via web interface (Configuration → Remote Hosts → VMware ESXi)

- Select the checkbox for Enable VMware ESXi shutdown

- In the section Infrastructure connectors, click on the Add Row button. You will connect Netman 204 to the ESXi host.

- Enter the following:

Host or VCSA	The ip address of your ESXi host or Vcenter
Username	The username you created for power management (eg: ups)
Password	The password you have used for the user.

 

- In the section Actions, click on the Add Row button. You will define the action to take on the ESXi host.

- Enter the following:

 

Action: Shutdown host	Shutdown the host
When: Power Fail or Autonomy less.	What condition should be met for the Action to be performed: Power Fail or Autonomy less.
When (seconds):	Enter the amount of time in seconds when to start shutdown. We recommend at least 15 minutes (900 seconds).

    

    

Configure Netman 204 for host power on

Step 1. Connect to Riello UPS Netman 204 via the web interface (Your Netman 204 → Wake on LAN → Enable Wake on Lan)

The Wake-on-LAN is sent during NetMan 204 boot and when the main power is restored, using the "Delay (sec")" parameter.

Up to 8 MAC addresses can be defined.