Stopping The System - IBM IntelliStation POWER 9114 Model 275 Manual To The Installation

Stopping the System

This section discusses the various ways to stop the system.
Attention: Using the power-on button on the operator panel to power off the system can cause
unpredictable results in the data files. The next initial program load (IPL) will also take longer to complete
if all applications are not stopped beforehand.
Attention: When shutting down your system, shut down all applications first and then shut down the
operating system. The system power turns off and the system goes into standby mode when the operating
system is shut down. If you are shutting down your system due to an error or to make a repair, write down
the information displayed on the operator panel before turning off the system power. Before removing
power from the system, ensure that the shutdown process is complete. Failure to do so can result in the
loss of data. Some option-installation procedures do not require the system to be stopped for installation.
The option-installation procedures in this chapter will direct you here if stopping the system is required.
1. Log in to the system as root user.
2. Stop all applications that are running on the system.
3. At the command line, type one of the following commands:
v If your system is running AIX, type shutdown
v If your system is running Linux, type shutdown now -h
4. After you shut down the operating system, set the power switches of any attached devices to Off.
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