Users Guide

38 Using the BMC Management Utility
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Subcommands
status — Displays the current power status of the system, the returned value is “on” or “off”.
on — Turns on the managed system.
off — Issues a “graceful shutdown” IPMI command.
NOTE: The off subcommand does not function while the operating system is booting on the managed
system or if the operating system is locked up. Additionally, this suboption does not function if you are not
currently logged in the managed system.
cycle — Turns off the system, pauses, then turns the system back on.
reset — Pulses the system reset signal, regardless of the power state.
Options
-force
This option simulates pressing the power button, forcing the system to turn off without shutting
down the operating system.
Default Subcommand
If a subcommand is not specified, this command acts the same as power status . See Figure 3-7.
Figure 3-7. power Option Example