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Power off the node

The node remains in a standby state when it is connected to a power source, allowing the Lenovo XClarity Controller to respond to remote power-on requests. To completely power off the node (power status LED off), you must disconnect all power cables.

Power button location and power LED are specified in:
To place the node in a standby state (power status LED flashes once per second):
Note
The Lenovo XClarity Controller can place the node in a standby state as an automatic response to a critical system failure.

  • Start an orderly shutdown using the operating system (if supported by your operating system).

  • Press the power button to start an orderly shutdown (if supported by your operating system).

  • Press and hold the power button for more than 4 seconds to force a shutdown.

When in a standby state, the node can respond to remote power-on requests sent to the Lenovo XClarity Controller. For information about powering on the compute node, see Power on the node.