Quick Reference Guide

112 SYSCFG
--powerctl NA powerdown
</argument>
This option performs a
chassis powerdown and
controls the reset of the
system.
Powerdown shuts off
the system.
All
PowerEdge
systems
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.
NOTE: In Windows PE,
this option does not
work.
NOTE: This option
applies only to
PowerEdge systems that
are configured with a
BMC.
NOTE: 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.
All
PowerEdge
systems
Table 3-6. BMC and Remote Access Controller Configuration Options
(continued)
Option Sub-option Valid
Arguments
Description Applicable
Systems