Sun Fire V445 Server Administration Guide - SCN Research

Powering Off the Server Locally
Caution – Applications running on the Solaris OS can be adversely affected by a
poorly executed system shutdown. Ensure that you stop and exit applications, and
shut down the OS before powering off the server.
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To Power Off the Server Locally
1. Notify users that the server will be powered down.
2. Back up the system files and data, if necessary.
3. Press and release the Power button with a ball-point pin.
The system begins a graceful software system shutdown.
Note – Pressing and releasing the Power button initiates a graceful software system
shutdown. Pressing and holding in the Power button for four seconds causes an
immediate hardware shutdown. Whenever possible, you should use the graceful
shutdown method. Forcing an immediate hardware shutdown can cause disk drive
corruption and loss of data. Use that method only as a last resort.
4. Wait for the system to power off.
The power supply Power OK indicators extinguish when the system is powered off.
Caution – Ensure no other users have access to power on the system or system
components while working on internal components.
Initiating a Reconfiguration Boot
After installing any new internal option or external storage device, you must
perform a reconfiguration boot so that the OS is able to recognize newly installed
devices. In addition, if you remove any device and do not install a replacement
device prior to rebooting the system, you must perform a reconfiguration boot for
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