Specifications

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This method initiates a controlled remote shutdown of applications and the OS before the server
blade enters standby mode.
• Press and release the Power On/Standby button.
This method initiates a controlled shutdown of applications and the OS before the server blade
enters standby mode.
• Press and hold the Power On/Standby button for more than 4 seconds to force the server blade to
enter standby mode.
This method forces the server blade to enter standby mode without properly exiting applications and
the OS. It provides an emergency shutdown method if an application stops responding.
• Execute one of the following commands using the Onboard Administrator CLI:
poweroff server [bay number]
or
poweroff server [bay number] force
The first command initiates a controlled shutdown of applications and the OS before the server blade
enters standby mode. The second form of the command forces the server blade to enter standby
mode without exiting applications and the OS. This emergency method forces a shutdown if an
application stops responding.
• Use the Onboard Administrator GUI to initiate a shutdown:
a. Select the Enclosure Information tab, and then select the Overall checkbox in the Device Bays
item.
b. Initiate a shutdown from the Virtual Power menu:
— Select Momentary Press to initiate a controlled shutdown of applications and the OS.
— Select Press and Hold to initiate an emergency shutdown of applications and the OS.
IMPORTANT: When the server blade is in standby mode, auxiliary power is still being
provided. To remove all power from the server blade, remove the server blade from the
enclosure.
After initiating a virtual power down command, be sure that the server blade is in standby mode by
observing that the system power LED is amber.
Remove the server blade
1. Identify the proper server blade.
2. Power down the server blade (on page 23).