4.2 Shutting down the server
V CAUTION!
For further safety information, please refer to chapter "Important
information" on page 45.
I This step is only required when upgrading or replacing non-hot plug
components.
Ê Inform the system administrator that the server will be shut down and put
offline.
Ê Terminate all applications.
Ê Verify if your backup software solution requires preparative configuration
before starting the procedure as described in section "Verifying and
configuring the backup software solution" on page 129.
Ê In case of Multipath I/O environments, please refer to section "Note on
server maintenance in a Multipath I/O environment" on page 130.
Ê Remove all backup and optical disk media from backup and optical disk
drives as described in section "Removing backup and optical disk media" on
page 129.
Figure 6: On / Off button on the front panel
Ê Shut down the server.
I If the system is running an ACPI-compliant operating system,
pressing the On / Off button will perform a graceful shutdown.
Ê Switch on the ID indicator on the front and rear connector panels of the
server as described in section "Locating the defective server" on page 57.
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