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Dell OpenManage Deployment Toolkit Version 5.4 Command Line Interface Reference Guide

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powerctl

Table 1. powerctlThe following table describes the option, sub-option, valid arguments and descriptions for the powerctl.
Option Sub-option Valid Arguments Description
--powerctl NA powerdown

Performs a chassis powerdown and controls the reset of the system.

Powerdown turns off the system.
powercycle Turns off the system and automatically turns on your system after a few seconds.
reset Resets the system.
softshutdown

In Linux, the system turns off immediately.

NOTE In Windows PE, this option does not work.
NOTE This option applies only to PowerEdge systems that are configured with a BMC.
NOTE This argument requires ACPI support to function properly.

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