Power Off the System
112 Oracle Database Appliance Service Manual • June 2017
Power Off the System
Note - Information in this appendix does NOT apply to Oracle Database Appliance X3-
2, Oracle Database Appliance X4-2, Oracle Database Appliance X5-2 or Oracle Database
Appliance X6 series. Refer to the preceding chapters in this document for information on
servicing those systems.
The appliance database must be shut down before powering off the system chassis.
1.
Shut down both server nodes.
Shutting down both server nodes places the system in standby power mode.
See “Shut Down a Server Node” on page 109.
2.
Disconnect the AC power cords from the system.
Disconnecting the power cords from the system removes all power from the system.
Performing Electrostatic Discharge and Antistatic
Prevention Measures
Note - Information in this appendix does NOT apply to Oracle Database Appliance X3-
2, Oracle Database Appliance X4-2, Oracle Database Appliance X5-2 or Oracle Database
Appliance X6 series. Refer to the preceding chapters in this document for information on
servicing those systems.
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) sensitive devices, such as the motherboards, PCIe cards, storage
drives, and memory cards, require special handling.
Caution - Equipment damage. Follow antistatic precautions and do not touch the components
along their connector edges.
When handling components such as storage drive assemblies, circuit boards, or PCIe cards:
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Attach an antistatic strap to your wrist and then to a metal area on the chassis. Following
this practice equalizes the electrical potential between you and the system.
Note - An antistatic wrist strap is not included in the system Accessory Kit. However,
antistatic wrist straps are included with some options and components.