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Remote power control

This topic explains how to send server power and restart commands from the remote console window.

You can send server power and restart commands from the remote console window without returning to the main web page. To control the server power with the remote console, click Power and select one of the following commands:

Power On Server
Select this action item to power on the server and boot the operating system.
Power Off Server Normally
Select this action item to shut down the operating system and power off the server.
Power Off Server Immediately
Select this action item to power off the server without first shutting down the operating system.
Restart Server Normally
Select this action item to shut down the operating system and power cycle the server.
Restart Server Immediately
Select this action item to power cycle the server immediately without first shutting down the operating system.
Boot Server to System Setup
Select this item to power on or reboot the server and automatically boot into system setup without needing to press F1 during boot.