Sun Microsystems Sun Enterprise 220R, Owner'S Manual

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Chapter 2 System Setup 43
How to Power Off the System
Caution –
Before turning off system power, halt the operating system as described
below. Failure to halt the operating system properly can result in loss of disk drive
data.
What to Do
1. Notify users that the system will be powered down.
2. Back up the system files and data, if necessary.
3. Halt the operating system using the appropriate commands.
Refer to the Solaris Handbook for Sun Peripherals that corresponds to your operating
system.
4. Wait for the system halt messages and the
ok
prompt.
Note –
If the system hangs, holding the Power button down for five seconds while the
keyswitch is in the Power On/Off positon, will cause an immediate hardware power off.
5. Turn the keyswitch on the front panel of the system to the Standby position.
Standby position