Quick Reference Guide

Option Sub-option Valid Arguments Description Applicable Systems

Example:

A:>syscfg --

powerbutton=enable

powerctl

Table 40. powerctl option

Option Sub-option Valid Arguments Description Applicable Systems

--powerctl

powerdown

</argument>

Performs a chassis powerdown and

controls the reset of the system.

Powerdown turns off the system.

All PowerEdge

systems

powercycle

</argument>

Turns off the system and

automatically turns on your system

after a few seconds.

reset </

argument>

Resets the system.

softshutdow

n </

argument>

In Linux, the system turns off

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*

Table 41. racreset option

Option Sub-option Valid Arguments Description Applicable Systems

--racreset*

NA NA Resets the RAC. It cannot be

accompanied with any other option.

This option cannot be replicated.

All PowerEdge

systems