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An administrator connects to an ESXi 6.x host console in order to shutdown the host.
Which option in the Direct Console User Interface would perform this task?
A. Press the F12 key
B. Press the F2 key
C. Press Alt + F1 simultaneously
D. Press Alt + F2 simultaneously
Correct Answer: A
Explanation/Reference:
Explanation: ESXi 4.x/5.x/6.0
1.From the Direct Console User Interface (DCUI) screen, press F12 to view the shutdown-related options for the ESXi host. Press F2 to shut down. Press F11 to reboot.
2.From Local or Remote Tech Support Mode, or from an SSH session, run one of these commands:
Run the reboot command to restart the host.
Run the poweroff command to shut down the host.
Reference: https://kb.vmware.com/selfservice/microsites/search.do?language=en_US&cmd=displayKC&externalId=1013193