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Chapter 2 Preparing to Service the System 27
Powering Off the System Remotely
To issue software commands, you need to set up an alphanumeric terminal
connection, a local graphics monitor connection, ALOM connection, or a TIP
connection to the Netra 440 server. See the
Netra 440 Server Installation Guide (817-
3882-xx) for more information about connecting the Netra 440 server to a terminal or
similar device.
You can power off the system remotely either from the
ok
prompt or from the
ALOM
sc>
prompt.
Caution – Applications running on the Solaris OS can be adversely affected by a
poorly executed system shutdown. Ensure that you stop and exit applications, and
shut down the operating environment before powering off the system.
Powering Off the System From the
ok
Prompt
1. Notify users that the system will be powered off.
2. Back up the system files and data, if necessary.
3. Get to the
ok
prompt.
Refer to the Netra 440 Server System Administration Guide (817-3884-xx) for more
information, if necessary.
4. Issue the following command:
Powering Off the System From the ALOM System Controller Prompt
1. Notify users that the system will be powered off.
2. Back up the system files and data, if necessary.
3. Log in to the ALOM.
Refer to the Advanced Lights Out Manager Software User’s Guide for the Netra 440 Server
(817-5481-xx) for more information.
4. Issue the following command:
ok power-off
sc> poweroff