Installing Dell UPS Management Software on a Hypervisor-Based Server Environment - Dell Owners' Manual & User Guide
Summary
This guide provides comprehensive installation instructions for Dell UPS Management Software designed for critical server environments utilizing Hyper-V virtualization. It enables system administrators to seamlessly protect virtualized servers running Windows Server 2008, Standard, or Server Core from unexpected power outages. The manual covers setup procedures details how to configure automated UPS and guest operating system shutdowns locally and remotely, ensuring maximum uptime and data safety for mission-critical infrastructure.
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Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V, Hyper-V Server 2008, and Windows Server 2008 Server Core
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Installing Dell UPS Management Software on a Hypervisor-Based Server Environment
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Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V, Hyper-V Server 2008, and Windows Server 2008 Server Core Installation Notes Installing Dell UPS Management Software on a Hypervisor-Based Server Environment
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Notes NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your software. Information in this document is subject to change without notice. 2009–2010 Dell Inc. All rights res...
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Table of Contents Introduction Software Installation on Windows Server 2008 with Hyper-V Installing the Software 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
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Introduction These installation notes provide instructions for installing Dell UPS Management Software on the following hypervisor-based server environments: Microsoft® Windows® Server 2008 Standard ...
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Software Installation on Windows Server 2008 with Hyper-V This chapter provides the procedures for installing the Dell UPS Management Software on a computer that is running Microsoft Windows Server 20...
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Configuring UPS Shutdown To select the UPS and set the shutdown parameters: Select Auto Search UPS from the System menu to search for the UPS. Select the desired UPS from the list of available UPSs. S...
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Configuring Guest Operating System Shutdown on the Client-Side To configure the guest operating system shutdown: Start the HyperV Manager. Select one of the guest operating systems from the Virtual M...
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Select one of three ways to protect the guest operating system from an uncontrolled host machine shutdown: Save the virtual machine state. Select this option to retain the guest operating system state...
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Software Installation on Hyper-V Server 2008 This chapter provides the procedures for installing the Dell UPS Management Software on a computer that is running Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2008. Instructi...
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Figure 5. Installation Interface Window To start the installation from the Console window: Download the setup.exe file to your machine from the Dell Web site (support.dell.com) or copy it from the CD....
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Confirm that the installation is successful: Enter the installation path. The default path is: c:\Program file (X86)\Dell\UPSManagement Software Enter the command: type UPSEVENT.CSV The response confi...
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To confirm that the software is running normally, enter the following command: tasklist The task manager displays (see highlighted items in Figure 7). Figure 7. Task Manager To start the software: Go ...
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Figure 8. Dell UPS Management Software Window Software Installation on Hyper-V Server 2008
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Configuring UPS Shutdown on a Local Agent To select the UPS and set the shutdown parameters: Select Auto Search UPS from the System menu to search for the UPS. Select the desired UPS from the list of ...
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Configuring UPS Shutdown from a Remote Machine After the installation, you can verify and modify the shutdown settings of the Agent through a remote PC with a graphical user interface (GUI). Open the ...
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Uninstalling the Software To uninstall the software from the Hyper-V Server: Go to the installation path. The default path is: c:\Program file (X86)\Dell\UPSManagement Software Enter the command: Exit...
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Figure 11. Uninstall Dell UPS Management Software Window Software Installation on Hyper-V Server 2008
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Configuring Guest Operating System Shutdown on the Client-Side To configure the guest operating system shutdown: Start the HyperV Manager on the client side. Select one of the guest operating systems...
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Select Automatic Stop Action Save from the Management list. Select one of three ways to protect the guest operating system from an unexpected host machine shutdown: Save the virtual machine state. Sel...
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Software Installation on Windows Server 2008 Server Core This chapter provides the procedures for installing the Dell UPS Management Software on Windows Server 2008 Server Core. NOTE: Server Core is a...
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Figure 14. Registry Editor Edit HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\Current Control Set\Control\Terminal Server\f Deny TSConnections = 0. Open the port, using the command: Netsh firewall set portopening tcp 338...
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Installing the Software To install the software on Server Core: NOTE: You can start the installation from the CD (F618R A04 or higher) provided with the UPS, or you can download the software from the ...
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Choose standard or silent installation as follows: For standard installation, enter the command: setup The installation interface window opens (see Figure 15). Click next to complete the installation....
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To confirm that the software is running normally, enter the command: tasklist The task manager displays (see highlighted items in Figure 17). Figure 17. Task Manager Software Installation on Windows S...
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Configuring UPS Shutdown on a Local Agent To select the UPS and set the shutdown parameters: Select Auto Search UPS from the System menu to search for the UPS. Select the desired UPS from the list. Se...
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Configuring the UPS from a Remote Machine After the installation, you can verify and modify the shutdown settings of the Agent through a remote PC with a graphical user interface (GUI). Open the Shutd...
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Uninstalling the Software To uninstall the Dell UPS Management Software from the Server Core: Go to the installation path. The default path is: c:\Program file (X86)\Dell\UPSManagement Software Enter ...
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Figure 20. Uninstall Dell UPS Management Software Window Software Installation on Windows Server 2008 Server Core
Manual Details
| Brand | Server |
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| Pages | 28 |
| File Size | 611.87 KB |
| Published | June 02, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What environments are supported for this software installation?
It supports Windows Server 2008 with Hyper-V, Hyper-V Server 2008/R2, and Windows Server 2008 Server Core.
How can I configure simulated shutdown settings for a client machine?
Start the Hyper-V Manager, select the guest OS, and choose 'Setting' from the Actions pane.
What should I do if the remote PC cannot find the management agent on the LAN?
Disable the firewall using the command `netsh firewall set opmode disable`.
Where is the default uninstallation directory for Server Core?
The initial path is c:Program file (X86)DellUPSManagementSoftware.