Quick Reference Guide

58 SYSCFG
--powerctl NA powerdown
</argument>
This option performs a chassis powerdown and
controls the reset of the system.
Powerdown shuts off the system.
powercycle
</argument>
Powercycle shuts off the system and automatically
turns on your system after a few seconds.
reset
</argument>
Resets the system.
softshutdown
</argument>
In Linux, the system shuts down immediately.
In Windows PE, this option does not work.
NOTE: This option applies only to PowerEdge
systems that are configured with a BMC.
This argument requires ACPI support to function
properly.
--racreset NA NA This option resets the RAC. It cannot be
accompanied with any other option. This option
cannot be replicated.
--
serialchannelaccess
or
sca
Sets or displays the channel access settings for the
serial channel. This option can be replicated.
--ipmioverserial disable,
alwaysavail
Sets the serial channel access mode.
This suboption can be replicated.
--channelprivlmt user, operator,
administrator
Sets the maximum privilege level accepted for the
serial channel. This suboption can be replicated.
Example (to configure the serial channel with IPMI
over serial disabled and the maximum privilege
level set to administrator):
A:>syscfg serialchannelaccess
--ipmioverserial=disable
--channelprivlmt=administrator
serialchannelaccess
ipmioverserial=disable
channelprivlmt=administrator
Table 3-3. BMC and Remote Access Controller Configuration Options (continued)
Options Suboptions Valid
Arguments
Description