Power Off Host Using the Power Button
- Locate the recessed Power button on the server front panel.
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Press the recessed Power button.
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To perform a graceful shutdown, press and release the power
button.
ACPI-enabled operating systems perform an orderly shutdown. Systems not running ACPI-enabled operating systems might ignore this event, and fail to shut down the host.
The power OK indicator blinks. The service processor indicator is steady on.
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To perform an immediate shutdown, press and hold the Power button
for at least 5 seconds.
The power OK indicator blinks. The service processor indicator is steady on.
Caution - Data loss. An immediate shutdown abruptly closes all applications and files without saving changes.
- To completely power off the server, you must disconnect the power cords from the back panel of the server.
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To perform a graceful shutdown, press and release the power
button.