This procedure applies to the following devices that are not hot-pluggable:
DVD drive
Secondary disk drive
Tape drive
For more information, see Using Your Assigned Administrative Rights in Securing Users and Processes in Oracle Solaris 11.4.
# shutdown -i0 -g30 -y
Brings the system to the 0 init state, which is the appropriate state for turning the system power off for adding and removing devices.
Shuts the system down in 30 seconds. The default is 60 seconds.
Continues the system shutdown without user intervention. Otherwise, you are prompted to continue the shutdown process.
For SPARC platforms, turn off power when the ok prompt is displayed.
For x86 platforms, turn off power when the type any key to continue prompt is displayed.
If you are not sure where the power switch is located on a peripheral device, refer to the device manufacturer's installation guide.
Refer to the hardware installation guide that accompanies the peripheral device for information about installing and connecting the device.
The system boots to multiuser mode and the login prompt is displayed.
For more information, see Accessing Devices.