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Dell OpenManage Deployment Toolkit Version 4.3 Command Line Interface Reference Guide

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powerctl

Table 1. powerctl option
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.  
    softshutdown </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.
 

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