3. Shut down the master SRE module from the external management device by issuingthe request system halt operational mode CLI command. This command shuts downthe switch gracefully and preserves system state information. A message displays onthe console confirming that the operating system has halted.You will see the following output (or something similar, depending on the hardwarebeing shutdown) after entering the command:Halting re1*** FINAL System shutdown message from user@switch***System going down IMMEDIATELYShutdown NOW![pid 859]user@switch> JWaiting (max 60 seconds) for system process `vnlru' to stop...doneWaiting (max 60 seconds) for system process `bufdaemon' to stop...doneWaiting (max 60 seconds) for system process `syncer' to stop...Syncing disks, vnodes remaining...2 2 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 donesyncing disks... All buffers synced.Uptime: 3h3m49srecorded reboot as normal shutdownThe operating system has halted. Please press any key to reboot.CAUTION: The final output of any version of the request system haltcommand is the “The operating system has halted. Please press any keyto reboot” message. Wait at least 60 seconds after first seeing thismessage before following the instructions in step 5 to power off the switch.4. Attach the ESD grounding strap to your bare wrist and connect the strap to the ESDpoint on the chassis.5. Flip the power supply Enable switch to the off position (OFF). Observe the powersupply LEDs. The power supply LEDs should turn off (appear unlit). Repeat this stepfor all installed power supplies.NOTE: After you power off a power supply, wait for at least 60 secondsbefore you turn it back on. After you power on a power supply, wait for atleast 60 seconds before you turn it back off.RelatedDocumentationPowering On a J-EX8200 Switch on page 133•• Connecting AC Power to a J-EX8200 Switch on page 130Removing a J-EX8208 Switch from a Rack or CabinetIf you want to move an installed J-EX8208 switch to another location, you need to removeit from the rack or cabinet in which it is installed. In a four-post rack, an installed switchrests on adjustable mounting brackets bolted to the rack. In a two-post rack, an installedswitch rests on the lip of the power cord tray installed in the rack. The front-mountingbrackets (“ears”) attached to the chassis are also bolted to the rack.152Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8208 Ethernet Switch Hardware Guide
