System shutdown and reboot ======================================================================= .. warning:: To avoid damaging the System, do not manually power off the device before removing power to the device or properly shutting down service. Power Control via Command Line Interface (CLI) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See: :doc:`/system/cli` #. Connect to the Policy Server through the Command Line Interface (CLI). #. Go to Global Configuration mode. #. work: * Reboot: Enter the command **restart system** or **reboot** * Shutdown: Enter command **shutdown** or **halt** .. note:: After performing the shutdown command, the device will remain powered on, but it is safe to power off manually.