How to cold boot or power cycle a DRAGEN server?

Shutting down the server options

Shutdown DRAGEN Server From Command Line

1. Log in as root.

2. To initiate system shutdown, type poweroff and press Enter

3. Wait for 5 mins until the server comes to a complete shutdown.

Shutdown DRAGEN Server From BMC (iDRAC) Web Console (v2 hardware)

1. Open a browser and log in to the iDRAC/BMC web console by typing https://[BMC-IP-Address]

• For example: https://192.168.1.101

2. From the right side of the Dashboard, select Launch Virtual Console.

3. Select Power.

4. Select Graceful Shutdown to initiate server shutdown.

5. Wait for 5 mins until the server comes to a complete shutdown. The monitor displays No Signal when the server is successfully shut down.

Shutdown DRAGEN Server From BMC Web Console (v3 hardware)

1. Open a browser and log in to the BMC web console by typing https://[BMC-IP-Address]

• For example: https://192.168.1.101

2. Select Remote Control from the menu and click Server Power Control.

3. Select the button to the left of Power Off Server - Orderly Shutdown.

4. Select the Perform Action button on the right side of the window.

5. Wait for 5 mins until the server comes to a complete shutdown. The monitor displays No Signal when the server is successfully shut down.

Next steps

1. Once the server is shutdown, unplug the server and wait for at least 5 minutes.

2. After 5 minutes, plug the server back in, and turn the server on.

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