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.
Power switch
FIGURE 1 Front Panel Power Switch
2 Sun Blade 150