Issuing The Halt Command Before Removing Power - Spectracom VelaSync 1232 User Manual

4.1 Issuing the HALT Command Before Removing Power
4.1

Issuing the HALT Command Before Removing Power

Gracefully shutting down VelaSync by using the HALT command offers the following
advantages over shutting the unit down by interrupting the power supply:
The shutdown process will be logged
The System Clock will update the Real Time Clock with the latest System Time.
VelaSync's file system will be synchronized, which under some circumstances will
allow for faster startup next time the unit will be powered up again.
Issuing a HALT Command via the Web UI
1. Navigate to
2. The
3. Click Submit.
4. Wait 30 seconds after entering the HALT command before removing power
from the unit.
Issuing a HALT Command via SerialPort/Telnet/SSH:
With a serial connection to the front panel serial port, telnet connection or SSH con-
nection, type halt <Enter> to halt the unit for shutdown. For more information on
VelaSync commands, see
162
Note: Wait 30 seconds after entering the HALT command before
removing power.
TOOLS > SYSTEM:
Reboot/Halt window will display. Select the
"CLI Commands" on
Note: After issuing the HALT command wait 30 seconds before you
remove power.
Reboot/Halt.
Shutdown the Unit
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