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What is PowerChute Software and what does it do?

Issue:
Questions on what PowerChute is and does.

Product line:
PowerChute Network Shutdown
PowerChute Serial Shutdown
PowerChute Business Edition (Discontinued)
PowerChute Personal Edition (To be discontinued January 1, 2025)

Environment:
All models, all serial numbers

Cause:
The various versions of PowerChute provide UPS management, graceful shutdown, and energy management software for servers, computers, and workstations using dedicated serial or USB connections. It supports various operating systems and network environments, including virtualization.

Resolution:

PowerChute Network Shutdown
Offers reliable network-based shutdown of multiple servers. Industry-leading power protection for your hyperconverged and virtual infrastructure. Visit APC.com for more information concerning PowerChute Network Shutdown. https://www.apc.com/us/en/product-range/61933-powerchute-network-shutdown/#overview

PowerChute Serial Shutdown
UPS management, graceful shutdown, and energy management software for computers and servers using dedicated serial or USB connections. Visit APC.com for more information concerning PowerChute Serial Shutdown. https://www.apc.com/us/en/product-range/137943580-powerchute-serial-shutdown/

PowerChute Personal Edition
NOTE: PowerChute Personal Edition has been replaced by PowerChute Serial Shutdown and will be discontinued on January 1, 2025.
Easy-to-use, safe system shutdown software with power and energy management features for home computers running Windows OS connected to our Back-UPS model UPS. PowerChute Serial Shutdown is directly replacing PowerChute Personal Edition. Keep your critical home and home office devices connected. Protect your personal and professional data and prolong your high-end PC’s life expectancy with PowerChute Serial Shutdown, compatible with Back-UPS models. Visit APC.com for more information concerning PowerChute Personal Edition. https://www.apc.com/us/en/product-range/61934-powerchute-personal-edition/

PowerChute Business Edition
Discontinued