This section describes how to perform operations in the batch mode on a group of hosts, such as turning the power on and off for all of them at once. To perform a batch operation, log on as administrator. You cannot perform batch operations when you have logged on as sub-administrator.

To perform a batch operation on a group of hosts or server chassis:

1. In the Host Management window, from the Groups menu, choose Batch Operation, and then Power Control.
   The grouping window for power control is displayed.
   

   

2. From the grouping window, select the group on which power control is to be performed.
3. From the Group Operation menu, select the operation that you wish to perform.
   Available operations are Power on, Power off, Forced power-off, Reboot, and Forced reset.
   
   • Power on is available for a Windows or Linux server only if it has a LAN adapter equipped with the power-on feature.
   When you select an item, a configuration message is displayed.
   
4. To continue with the operation, click the OK button.

Power control can now be performed in the batch mode for all the servers in the group. For example, if you select Reboot, all the servers in the group will be rebooted.

When you finish making the settings, from the File menu, choose Save to save the grouping information.

A group created in one grouping window cannot be used in any other grouping window. For example, a group created for configuring agent service settings cannot be used in a batch operation. To use the same group in a different grouping window, use Copy and Paste in the Edit menu to copy the group between grouping windows.