Reference Guide

powerctl
Option Sub-option Valid
Arguments
Description Applicable
Systems
--powerctl
NA
powerdown
</argument>
Performs a chassis powerdown
and controls the reset of the
system.
Powerdown turns off the
system.
All PowerEdge
systems
powercycle
</argument>
Turns off the system and
automatically turns on your
system after a few seconds.
reset </
argument>
Resets the system.
softshutdow
n </
argument>
In Linux, the system turns off
immediately.
NOTE: In Windows PE, this
option does not work.
NOTE: This option applies
only to PowerEdge
systems that are
configured with a BMC.
NOTE: This argument
requires ACPI support to
function properly.
racreset*
Option Sub-option Valid
Arguments
Description Applicable
Systems
--racreset*
NA NA Resets the RAC. It cannot be
accompanied with any other
option. This option cannot be
replicated.
All PowerEdge
systems
serialcfgparams
Option Sub-option Valid
Arguments
Description Applicable
Systems
serialcfgpa
rams or scp
Configures and displays serial
configuration parameters. This
option can be replicated.
All PowerEdge
systems
--
connectionmod
e
basic,
terminal
Sets the connection mode
used to perform IPMI
messaging to the BMC. This
sub-option can be replicated.
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