Shutting The Controller Down; Restarting The System - HP StorageWorks 6400/8400 - Enterprise Virtual Array User Manual

• Restarting the system (see
• Uninitializing the system (see
To ensure that you do not mistakenly activate a shutdown procedure, the default state is always NO,
indicating do not implement this procedure. As a safeguard, implementing any shutdown method
requires you to complete at least two actions.
Table 16 Shutdown methods
LCD prompt
Restart System?
Power off system?
Uninitialize?

Shutting the controller down

Use the following procedure to access the Shutdown System display and execute a shutdown procedure.
NOTE:
HP Command View EVA is the preferred method for shutting down the controller. Shut down the
controller from the OCP only if HP Command View EVA cannot communicate with the controller.
Shutting down the controller from the OCP removes power from the controller on which the procedure
is performed only. To restore power, toggle the controller's power.
CAUTION:
If you decide NOT to power off while working in the Power Off menu, Power Off System NO must
be displayed before you press Esc. This reduces the risk of accidentally powering down.
1. Press
2.
Press to display Restart.
3. Press
4.
Press to select Power Off.
5. Power off system is displayed. Press Enter to power off the system.

Restarting the system

To restore the controller to an operational state, use the following procedure to restart the system.
1. Press
Restarting the
Uninitializing the
Implementing this procedure establishes communications between the storage
system and HP Command View EVA. This procedure is used to restore the
controller to an operational state where it can communicate with HP Command
View EVA.
Implementing this procedure initiates the sequential removal of controller
power. This ensures no data is lost. The reasons for implementing this proced-
ure include replacing a drive enclosure.
Implementing this procedure will cause the loss of all data. For a detailed
discussion of this procedure, see
three times to scroll to the Shutdown Options menu.
to scroll to Power Off.
three times to scroll to the Shutdown Options menu.
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System).
System).
Description
Uninitializing the System.
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