Users Guide

For information about RACADM commands for chassis power, see the config, getconfig, getpbinfo, and cfgChassisPower
sections in the Chassis Management Controller for PowerEdge VRTX RACADM Command Line Reference Guide.
Executing Power Control Operations
You can execute the following power control operation for the chassis, servers, and IOM.
NOTE: Power control operations affect the entire chassis.
Executing Power Control Operations on the Chassis
CMC enables you to remotely perform several power management actions, such as an orderly shutdown on the entire chassis (chassis,
servers, IOM, and PSUs).
NOTE: To perform power management actions, you must have the Chassis Configuration Administrator privilege.
Executing Power Control Operations on the Chassis Using
Web Interface
To execute power control operations on the chassis using the CMC web interface:
1. In the left pane, click Chassis Overview > Power > Control.
The Chassis Power Control page is displayed.
2. Select one of the following power control operations.
For information about each option, see the Online Help.
• Power On System
• Power Off System
• Power Cycle System (cold boot)
• Reset CMC (warm boot)
• Non-Graceful Shutdown
3. Click Apply.
A dialog box appears asking you for a confirmation.
4. Click OK to perform the power management action (for example, cause the system to reset).
Executing Power Control Operations on the Chassis Using
RACADM
Open a serial/Telnet/SSH text console to CMC, log in, and type:
racadm chassisaction -m chassis <action>
where <action> is powerup, powerdown, powercycle, nongraceshutdown, or reset.
Executing Power Control Operations on a Server
You can remotely perform power management actions for multiple servers at a time or an individual server in the chassis.
NOTE: To perform power management actions, you must have the Chassis Configuration Administrator privilege.
Executing Power Control Operations for Multiple
Servers Using CMC Web Interface
To execute power control operation for multiple servers using the Web interface:
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Managing and Monitoring Power