Users Guide

• To specify the desired logging interval, enter the following command:
racadm config -g cfgRemoteHosts -o
cfgRhostsSyslogPowerLoggingInterval n
where n is 1-1440 minutes.
• To determine if the power remote logging feature is enabled, enter the following command:
racadm getconfig -g cfgRemoteHosts -o
cfgRhostsSyslogPowerLoggingEnabled
• To determine the power remote logging interval, enter the following command:
racadm getconfig -g cfgRemoteHosts -o
cfgRhostsSyslogPowerLoggingInterval
The power remote logging feature is dependent on previously configured remote syslog hosts having been . Logging to one or
more remote syslog hosts must be enabled, otherwise power consumption is logged. This can be done either through the web GUI
or the RACADM CLI. For more information, see the remote syslog configuration instructions.
• To restore CMC power management, type:
racadm config -g cfgChassisPower -o
cfgChassisServerBasedPowerMgmtMode 0
For information about RACADM commands for chassis power, see the config, getconfig, getpbinfo, and cfgChassisPower
sections in the Dell Chassis Management Controller for PowerEdge FX2/FX2s 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).
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>
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Managing and monitoring power