User's Manual

Using the BMC Management Utility 69
power
Synopsis
power status
power off [-force] | on | cycle | reset
Description
This command displays the current power status of the managed system,
turns the system on or off, or resets the system. See Figure 3-9.
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: This reboot feature mimics restarting the system using the server's power
button. A graceful shutdown of the server operating system may not be possible
when the server software stops responding, or if the local security policy of the
operating system does not allow a graceful shutdown. In these cases, specify a
forced reboot instead of graceful reboot of Windows.
• 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 and holding the power button for four or more
seconds.
Default Subcommand
If a subcommand is not specified, this command functions the same as
power status.