System Reboot and Shutdown
It is important to follow the proper system shutdown instructions described below. If you do not follow these instructions, file system corruption may occur.
Reboot the system
- With the appliance name and IP address displayed, press ENTER.
- When the SETUP NETWORK menu option appears, press the Down arrow to navigate through the menu options.
- When the SYSTEM REBOOT menu option appears, press ENTER to select the option.
- When the REALLY REBOOT SYSTEM? prompt appears, press ENTER to confirm.
Review the confirmation messages starting with REBOOTING SYSTEM message. The APPLIANCE NAME–IP ADDRESS is displayed after the Network Passive Sensor makes a successful connection to the Qualys Cloud Platform. This message indicates the Network Passive Sensor is ready for use. If another message appears you may need to activate the appliance or troubleshoot the issue. Refer to the Troubleshooting section for resolving errors.
Shutdown the system
- With the appliance name and IP address displayed, press ENTER.
- When the SETUP NETWORK menu option appears, press the Down arrow to navigate the menu options.
- When the SYSTEM SHUTDOWN menu option appears, press ENTER.
- When the REALLY SHUTDOWN SYSTEM? prompt appears, press ENTER to confirm.
The appliance should now power down within 60 seconds and then you can safely unplug the appliance.