x86: Example—Bringing a Standalone System to Run Level 0

In the following example, the init command is used to bring an x86 based standalone system to the level where it is safe to turn off power.

# init 0
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INIT: New run level: 0
The system is coming down.  Please wait.
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The system is down.
syncing file systems... [11] [10] [3] done
Type any key to continue

If you are bringing the system to run level 0 to turn off power to all devices, see How to Turn Off Power to All Devices.