4.
If necessary, label and disconnect any other cables attached to the server back
panel.
If you plan to remove a component that has cables attached to it (SMOD, DPCC), label the port
or slot to which the cable is attached and remove the cable.
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Powering Off the Server
This section contains information and procedures related to power modes and power off
options, including complete power removal:
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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
To power off the server, use the OS-specific shutdown procedure.
1.
Verify that the server is in standby power mode.
2.
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
Rates" on page
62).
Powering Off the Server
"Indicator Blink
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