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BMC Management Utility

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Subcommands

status — Displays the current power status of the system, the returned value is “on” or “off”.
on — Turns on the managed system.
off — Issues a “graceful shutdown” IPMI command.

NOTE:

The off subcommand is not supported on the PowerEdge 7250. You must use the force option to

turn off the system.

cycle — Turns off the system, pauses, then turns the system back on.
reset — Pulses the system reset signal, regardless of the power state.

Options

-force
This option simulates pressing the power button, forcing the system to turn off without shutting

down the operating system.

Default Subcommand

If a subcommand is not specified, this command acts the same as power status.

Figure 3-7. power Option Example