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– To enable remote power management by Open Manage Power Center (OPMC), type:
racadm config -g cfgChassisPower -o
cfgChassisServerBasedPowerMgmtMode 1
– To restore CMC power management, type:
racadm config -g cfgChassisPower -o
cfgChassisServerBasedPowerMgmtMode 0
For information about RACADM commands for chassis power, see the config, getconfig, getpbinfo,
and cfgChassisPower sections in the Chassis Management Controller for PowerEdge VRTX RACADM
Command Line Reference Guide.
Executing Power Control Operations
You can execute the following power control operation for the chassis, servers, and IOM.
NOTE: Power control operations affect the entire chassis.
Executing Power Control Operations on the Chassis
CMC enables you to remotely perform several power management actions, such as an orderly shutdown
on the entire chassis (chassis, servers, IOM, and PSUs).
NOTE: To perform power management actions, you must have the Chassis Configuration
Administrator privilege.
Executing Power Control Operations on the Chassis Using Web Interface
To execute power control operations on the chassis using the CMC web interface:
1. In the left pane, click Chassis Overview → Power → Control.
The Chassis Power Control page is displayed.
2. Select one of the following power control operations.
For information about each option, see the Online Help.
– Power On System
– Power Off System
– Power Cycle System (cold boot)
– Reset CMC (warm boot)
– Non-Graceful Shutdown
3. Click Apply.
A dialog box appears asking you for a confirmation.
4. Click OK to perform the power management action (for example, cause the system to reset).
Executing Power Control Operations on the Chassis Using RACADM
Open a serial/Telnet/SSH text console to CMC, log in, and type:
racadm chassisaction -m chassis <action>
where <action> is powerup, powerdown, powercycle, nongraceshutdown, or reset.
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