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C H A P T E R
11
Powering Off and On
This chapter contains these topics:.
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Powering Off the System—page 11-1
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Removing the External Cables—page 11-5
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Restarting the System—page 11-6
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Reading Boot Messages—page 11-8
11.1
Powering Off the System
Before turning off system power, halt the operating system as shown below. Failure
to halt the operating system properly can cause the loss of disk drive data.
If you are troubleshooting system problems, you may find it convenient to reset the
system or even cycle system power from the console. See Section 9.4.2 “Resetting
and Power Cycling the System from a Remote Console” on page 9-13.
11.1.1
Enterprise 6500/5500 Cabinet Systems
1. Notify users that the system is going down.
2. Back up the system files and data to tape, if necessary.
3. Halt the system using the appropriate commands.
Refer to the Solaris Handbook for SMCC Peripherals that corresponds to your operating
system.
4. Wait for the system-halted message and the boot monitor prompt.
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