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IBM xSeries 232: Installation Guide
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You can press the power-control button on the front of the server. This starts an
orderly shutdown of the operating system, if this feature is supported by your
operating system.
Note:
After turning off the server, wait at least five seconds before you press the
power-control button to turn on the server again.
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You might need to press and hold the power-control button for more than 4
seconds to cause an immediate shutdown of the server and to force the power off.
You can use this feature if the operating system stops functioning.
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If the system was turned on by the wake-up feature or Wake on LAN feature, you
can turn it off by either a software runtime utility or by the fail-safe, power-down
counter.
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The Integrated System Management Processor can turn off the server.
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You can disconnect the server power cords from the electrical outlets to shut off
all power to the server.
Note:
After disconnecting the power cords, wait approximately 15 seconds for
your system to stop running. Watch for the power-on light to stop blinking.
