Power Down Server For an Emergency

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Caution  - This task quickly forces the server???s main power off. You might corrupt your system data during an emergency power down, so only use this task to power down the server after attempting the graceful power down tasks.

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1. Press and hold the power button for four seconds to force the main power off and to enter standby power mode.
   

   When main power is off, the power OK LED on the front panel will begin flashing, indicating that the server is in standby power mode. See System Status LEDs.

2. Disconnect the power and data cables from the server.

   See Disconnect Cables From the Server.

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   Caution  - When you use the Power button to enter standby power mode, power is still directed to the service processor remote management subsystem and power supply fans. To completely power off the server, you must disconnect the AC or DC power cords from the back of the power supplies.

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Related Information

• System Status LEDs

• Power Down Server Gracefully

• Power Down Server Gracefully Using the Power Button

• Disconnect Cables From the Server

• Power On the Server