User`s guide

Virtualization
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Adding a XenCenter
Because Citrix XenCenter is a Client and not a Manager, you can install a plug-in on the system where
XenCenter is installed (see Figure 102). This plug-in allows you to use Eaton IPM in XenCenter.
To add a new XenCenter:
1. From the Add a Connector dialog, select Citrix XenCen
ter from the Virtualization drop-down list. A second
Add a connector dialog displays for your product connector selection.
1. Add identification information for the selected connector (see Figure 101):
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Product: Citrix XenCenter is already selected in the drop-down list
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XenCenter Plugin: Select the checkbox to use Eaton IPM in XenCenter
2. Click Sa
ve after the fields are updated.
Figure 102. Add Citrix XenCenter
Eaton Solution for Red Hat
For Red Hat
®
, the Eaton IPM provides the solution architecture illustrated in Figure 103. This solution requires
Eaton IPP Windows.
This solution provides the following feature:
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Provides graceful shutdown for KVM with Eaton IPP installed on each KVM system
NOTE For more information, refer to the Eaton Intelligent Power Protector (IPP) User’s
Guide.