How to configure PowerChute Network Shutdown to shutdown virtual machines

In order for PowerChute Network Shutdown to be able to shut down the virtual machines (VM) on VMware

ESXi or ESX, you need to configure a "Guest Shutdown" on each VM

To configure guest virtual machines (VM) to shut down with the host:

1. Go to the vCenter Server, and for each ESXi host, select "Virtual Machine Startup/Shutdown".

2. Change the Virtual Machine Shutdown setting from "Turn off" to "Guest Shutdown".

Specify the shutdown order, by arranging guest VMs in "Startup Order". (Shutdown order is the reverse of

startup order).

4. Click OK to accept the changes

5. Change the "Any Order" option to "Automatic Startup" for all the VMs.