APC UPS - PCNS 4.4 for Hyper-V

[CHiLL]

We are migrating away from VMware to Hyper-V during the summer break and I'm looking at configuring the UPS. From what I can tell, APC have now introduced a licensed Hyper-V version, though the standalone version can be used for free.

 

Currently, we have a PCNS virtual appliance that connects to vCenter and controls the priority orders, etc. The VMware virtual appliance is running v4.4.3.

 

Does anyone have access to an equivalent version for Hyper-V, that doesn't have any licensing requirements? If so, would someone be able to send me the file(s)?

[CrootUK]

Just run the standalone version on os of each hyper-v server? what we do and it just works? doesnt need overcomplicating with a VM when on Hyper-V imo.

Edited July 8, 2025 by CrootUK

[Chris_Cook]

How are you setting up your HyperV? If its not in a cluster, then the standalone version should work. You can just set the shutdown option for each VM to save or shutdown as you want.

 

I think the paid for version is only for a failover cluster.

[CHiLL]

14 hours ago, CrootUK said:

Just run the standalone version on os of each hyper-v server? what we do and it just works? doesnt need overcomplicating with a VM when on Hyper-V imo.

Thanks, I'll give that a go.

11 hours ago, Chris_Cook said:

How are you setting up your HyperV? If its not in a cluster, then the standalone version should work. You can just set the shutdown option for each VM to save or shutdown as you want.

 

I think the paid for version is only for a failover cluster.

It will be a failover cluster of three hosts.

[RobFuller]

Just purchased a 5 year licence for our servers, was little over £400. Seems reasonable for a critical service for your servers and support.

[CHiLL]

15 hours ago, RobFuller said:

Just purchased a 5 year licence for our servers, was little over £400. Seems reasonable for a critical service for your servers and support.

Did you purchase that directly from SE or via a reseller?

[RobFuller]

Reseller, Millgate.