4.2 Powering Off the Server
Power off the server using the iBMC WebUI. After the power-off, all services and programs
running on the server will stop running. Stop all services and programs or switch them to
other servers before powering off the server. Before powering off the server, you need to
obtain the IP address of the iBMC management network port, and the user name and
password for logging in to the iBMC WebUI. For details about how to obtain the IP address
for the management network port and how to operate the iBMC, see
Before powering off the server, ensure that server data has been saved and hard disk services
have been stopped. Do not forcibly power off the server when read and write operations are
being performed on hard disks. Otherwise, bad sectors may occur, compromising data
sources.
The methods for powering off the server are as follows:
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Hold down the power button to have the server enter the standby state.
NOTE
When the power indicator is steady yellow, the server is in the standby state.
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Connect the server to a video display, keyboard, and mouse using cables, and shut
down the operating system.
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Hold down the power button on the front panel until the server is powered off. For
details about the power button position, see
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Log in to the Remote Virtual Console of the server, and shut down the operating
system.
For details about how to log in to the Remote Virtual Console, see
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Power off the server using the iBMC WebUI. For details, see
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Power off the server using the iBMC CLI.
Log in to the iBMC CLI. For details, see
9.3-Logging In to the iBMC CLI
Run the
ipmcset -d powerstate -v 0
command on the iBMC CLI.
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Power off the server completely.
If the server has been powered off and is in the standby state, remove the power cable to
disconnect the external power supply. After that, the server is powered off completely.
NOTE
After powering off the server, wait at least 1 minute to ensure that the server is completely powered off.
Then, you can power on the server again.
Procedure
Power off the server using the iBMC WebUI.
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