User`s guide

3-21
Managing Domains
Forcing a Domain Power Off
What You Can Do
During the domain force power-off sequence, you can:
• View functional status
• View power logs
• View powering sequences
• View BIOS info
• View request logs
• View domain configuration, resources and status
The Force Power Off command powers down domain hardware to the standby mode
independently of the Operating System. This command should only be used if the Operating
System is not running or is not configured / not able to respond to a standard power off
command.
Note:
A standard power off command is a shutdown request to the Operating System. Refer to the
applicable documentation delivered with the Operating System for further details.
In the event of a critical fault, PAM software automatically forces a domain power off.
Notes:
• When more than one domain is loaded in the Control pane, domains can be forcibly
powered off sequentially or simultaneously. See Forcibly Powering Off a Single Domain,
on page 3-22 and Forcibly Powering off Multiple Domains, on page 3-22.
• Server domains may be powered up even if the server presents a minor fault. See System
Functional Status, on page 4-4. However, you are advised to contact your Customer
Service Engineer so that the fault can be repaired.
Warning:
The Force Power Off command may result in domain data loss and file corruption. NEVER
use the Force Power Off command if a RECOVERING BIOS error message is displayed. (The
BIOS recovery program automatically re-flashes the BIOS when certain problems occur
during initialization).