Sun Microsystems SUN BLADE 150 - Manual (Page 6)

2 Sun Blade 150 CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, and Hard Drive Installation Guide • June 2002
Preparing to Replace Components
Follow these procedures to ensure that you safely save data and power off the
system.
Powering Off the System
Caution – Exit from the operating system before turning off system power. Failure
to do so may result in data loss.
1. Back up system files and data.
■ If Solaris is running in a windowing environment:
Momentarily press and release the front panel power switch ( FIGURE 1 ) to
automatically shut down all programs, the operating system, and to power off the
system.
From the system shutdown menu displayed on the monitor, select “Shutdown.”
■ If Solaris is not running in a windowing environment:
Press and hold the front panel power switch ( FIGURE 1 ) for four seconds to power
off the system.
Caution – This action forces an immediate power off of the system and unsaved
data is lost.
FIGURE 1 Front Panel Power Switch
Power switch