Using exception procedures, Dump, Cold reset – NEC 1080Xd User Manual

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2-10 System Operation

3. Power off the console.

4. Turn off AC power to the system:

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At the top front of the system cabinet, press the AC power switch.

!

At the rear of the system, power off the circuit breaker to the optional
PCIX Unit, if installed.

!

At the rear of the system, power off the circuit breaker to the Main
Chassis.

5. Power off peripheral devices not powered by the server.

6. Power off the main circuit breaker or power distribution board.

Note:

If the server power cord is connected to a power

control unit such as an UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply),
refer to the UPS user's guide for proper power-off
procedures.

Using Exception Procedures

The following sections describe exception procedures for restarting the system.

Note:

For detailed information about SP commands,

see “SP Command Reference” in Chapter 3.

Dump

Use the dump function to request the operating system to perform its memory
dump process. You can select either to restart or not to restart using the
operating system settings. To use the dump function, the system must be
running the operating system.

To dump, enter

dp

at the SP command prompt.

Cold Reset

Use a cold reset to reset the entire system, including memory, when there is a
hardware error condition.

Perform a cold reset as follows:

1. Stop the operating system.

2. Enter

rs

at the SP command prompt.

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