What APC software do I need for my UPS?

It depends on your connection type. If your UPS connects directly to a computer via USB or serial cable, use PowerChute Serial Shutdown. If your UPS has a Network Management Card (NMC) and is on your network, use PowerChute Network Shutdown. For cloud-based multi-site monitoring, use EcoStruxure IT.

What happened to PowerChute Personal Edition and Business Edition?

Both PowerChute Personal Edition and PowerChute Business Edition have been replaced by PowerChute Serial Shutdown. This single application now handles all direct-connection (USB and serial) UPS management for Back-UPS, Back-UPS Pro, Smart-UPS, and Easy-UPS models.

Do I need a Network Management Card for my APC UPS?

A Network Management Card (NMC) is required if you want to manage your UPS over the network via SNMP, web browser, or integrate with PowerChute Network Shutdown and EcoStruxure IT. It gives your UPS its own IP address for remote management. It is typically used in enterprise and data center environments.

What is EcoStruxure IT and how does it differ from PowerChute?

EcoStruxure IT is Schneider Electric's cloud-based Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) platform. Unlike PowerChute, which manages shutdown sequences for individual servers, EcoStruxure IT provides a single dashboard for monitoring power, cooling, and environmental conditions across multiple sites with predictive analytics and mobile access.

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Direct Connection (USB / Serial)

For Home, Office & Local Servers

Your UPS connects directly to one computer via a USB or serial cable. The software on that machine manages graceful shutdowns and power monitoring.

PowerChute Serial Shutdown

Graceful OS shutdown, energy management, and UPS monitoring for directly connected Back-UPS, Back-UPS Pro, Smart-UPS, and Easy-UPS units.

Replaces PowerChute Personal & Business Editions

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Networked & Cloud Environments

For Enterprise & Multi-Site IT

Your UPS has a Network Management Card (NMC) and lives on the network. Software communicates over IP for remote management, automated shutdowns, and cloud monitoring.

Network Management Cards (NMC)

Give your UPS its own IP address for remote web, SNMP, and Modbus TCP management.

PowerChute Network Shutdown

Enterprise-grade sequenced shutdowns for physical servers and VM clusters via NMC.

EcoStruxure IT

Cloud DCIM platform with predictive analytics, mobile app, and multi-site visibility.

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Use our compatibility guide to match your UPS model, connection type, and operating system to the right software.

Legacy Software Notice: PowerChute Personal Edition and PowerChute Business Edition have been consolidated into PowerChute Serial Shutdown. If you are currently using either legacy product, we recommend transitioning to the new unified application.

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