24 Netra 240 Server Service Manual • June 2004
3. Get to the ok prompt.
See “Initiating a Reconfiguration Boot” on page 24.
4. At the ok prompt, issue the following command:
Powering Off the System From the ALOM System Controller
Prompt
1. Log in to the ALOM.
2. Determine whether Solaris software is running by executing the showplatform
ALOM command.
If Solaris software is running, then go to Step 3, otherwise go to Step 4.
3. If Solaris software is running, notify users that the system will be powered off
and back up the system files and data, if necessary.
4. Issue the following command:
For more information on powering off from the ALOM system controller prompt
including an immediate forced shutdown, refer to the Sun Advanced Lights Out
Manager Software User’s Guide for the Netra 240 Server (817-3174). Information on
ALOM is also available in the Netra 240 Server System Administration Guide (817-
2700).
Initiating a Reconfiguration Boot
After installing any new internal option or external storage device, you must
perform a reconfiguration boot so that the operating system is able to recognize the
newly installed device(s). In addition, if you remove any device and do not install a
replacement device prior to rebooting the system, you must perform a
reconfiguration boot in order for the operating system to recognize the configuration
change. This requirement also applies to any component that is connected to the
system I
2
C bus to ensure proper environmental monitoring.
This requirement does not apply to any component that is:
ok power-off
sc> poweroff
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