Power Off the Server Using the Server OS

If the server operating system (OS) is running, you can use its shutdown procedure to power off the server to standby power mode. The procedure provides a graceful shutdown of the server.

Before You Begin

See: Power Modes, Shutdowns, and Resets

1. To power off the server, use the OS-specific shutdown procedure.
2. Verify that the server is in standby power mode.

   When the server is in standby power mode, the SP indicator is on steady, and the Power OK indicator blinks at the single blink rate (for blink rate information, see Indicator Blink Rates).

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