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NOTE:
Do not power off or reboot a node, if the peer node is not operating normally. If the peer node is experiencing any
major issues, associated alerts and events appear in PowerStore Manager.
Also, to avoid service interruptions, ensure that there are sufficient and healthy paths from all connected hosts to the peer
node.
About this task
Use the following procedure to power off (power down) a PowerStore T model node using a service script:
Steps
1. Launch an SSH client, and connect to the appliance using the management IP address.
NOTE:
External SSH management access must be enabled on the appliance.
2. Enter the username and password that is associated with the service account, and log in.
The login prompt indicates the node that you are logged into. For example, the letter "A" in the prompt
[SVC:user@DST5467-A~]$ indicates that you are logged into node A.
3. Based on the node you are logged into, run one of the following commands:
● svc_node shutdown local to power off the node you are logged into.
● svc_node shutdown peer to power off the peer node.
Next steps
To verify that the node has powered off, check the status of the LEDs in the rear of chassis. Other than the LEDs for the power
supply unit, management port, and service port, all LEDs on the node must be OFF. The Unsafe to Remove LED on the active or
peer node is ON.
Power off a PowerStore X model node
Prerequisites
Obtain the following information:
● Address of the VMware vCenter server associated with the appliance
● Associated vCenter server account credentials
Ensure that SSH is enabled on the ESXi host and configured to start automatically.
NOTE:
Do not power off or reboot a node, if the peer node is not operating normally. If the peer node is experiencing any
major issues, associated alerts and events appear in PowerStore Manager. Also, to avoid service interruptions, ensure that
there are sufficient and healthy paths from all connected hosts to the peer node.
About this task
Use the following procedure to power off (power down) a PowerStore X model node:
Steps
1. Log in to the associated vCenter server.
2. If there are user VMs that are not configured for automatic migration to the ESXi host of the peer node, migrate them
manually.
NOTE:
vSphere Remote Office Branch Office Advanced does not support automatic migration.
3. If there are user VMs that cannot migrate to the ESXi host of the peer node, shut them down manually.
4. Place the ESXi host for the PowerStore X model node in Maintenance Mode.
VMware DRS starts to migrate user VMs to the ESXi host of the peer node, and then the PowerStore controller VM is
powered off.
5. Monitor and ensure that all relevant user VMs migrate over to the ESXi host of the peer node.
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