Power down the server blade

Procedure
  • 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. If an application stops responding, you can use this method to force a shutdown.

  • Use a virtual power button selection through iLO.

    This method initiates a controlled remote shutdown of applications and the OS before the server blade enters standby mode.

  • Use the OA CLI to execute one of the following commands:

    • poweroff server [bay number]

      This command initiates a controlled shutdown of applications and the OS before the server blade enters standby mode.

    • poweroff server [bay number] force

      This form of the command forces the server blade to enter standby mode without properly exiting applications and the OS. If an application stops responding, this method forces a shutdown.

  • Use the OA GUI to initiate a shutdown:
    1. Select the Enclosure Information tab.
    2. In the Device Bays item, select the server.
    3. From the Virtual Power menu, initiate a shutdown of applications and the OS:

      • For a controlled shutdown, select Momentary Press.

      • For an emergency shutdown, select Press and Hold.

Before proceeding, verify that the server blade is in standby mode by observing that the system power LED is amber.