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CLI reference

execute shutdown

execute shutdown

Use this command to prepare the FortiNDR unit to be powered down by halting the software, clearing all buffers, and writing all cached data to disk.

Caution

Power off the FortiNDR unit only after issuing this command. Unplugging or switching off the FortiNDR unit without issuing this command could result in data loss.

Syntax

execute shutdown

Example

execute shutdown

The CLI displays the following:

This operation will halt the system

(power-cycle needed to restart)!Do you want to continue? (y/n)

After you enter y (yes), the CLI displays the following:

System is shutting down...(power-cycle needed to restart)

If you are connected to the CLI through a local console, the CLI displays a message when the shutdown is complete.

If you are connected to the CLI through the network, the CLI does not display any notifications and the connection times out.

execute shutdown

Use this command to prepare the FortiNDR unit to be powered down by halting the software, clearing all buffers, and writing all cached data to disk.

Caution

Power off the FortiNDR unit only after issuing this command. Unplugging or switching off the FortiNDR unit without issuing this command could result in data loss.

Syntax

execute shutdown

Example

execute shutdown

The CLI displays the following:

This operation will halt the system

(power-cycle needed to restart)!Do you want to continue? (y/n)

After you enter y (yes), the CLI displays the following:

System is shutting down...(power-cycle needed to restart)

If you are connected to the CLI through a local console, the CLI displays a message when the shutdown is complete.

If you are connected to the CLI through the network, the CLI does not display any notifications and the connection times out.