request system power-cycle (Junos OS Evolved)
Syntax (SRX400, SRX440, SRX440-2AC)
request system power-cycle <at> <in> <message>
Description
Powers off and restarts the device. Unlike a software reboot, a power cycle cuts power to all hardware components and reinitializes them on startup. Use this command to activate firmware upgrades that require a full power cycle, such as RE CPLD firmware.
Options
at |
Schedules the power cycle at a specific time. Specify the time in hh:mm 24-hour format. |
in |
Delays the power cycle by the specified number of minutes before the operation begins. |
message |
Displays a message to all users logged in to the device before the power cycle begins. |
Required Privilege Level
maintenance
Sample Output
request system power-cycle (SRX400, SRX440, SRX440-2AC)
user@host> request system power-cycle The entire system (all nodes) will power-cycle causing traffic loss, do you wish to continue? [yes,no] (no) yes *** System shutdown message from user@host *** reboot the system at Thu Jun 11 22:50:20 2026 System going down IMMEDIATELY
Release Information
Command introduced in Junos OS Evolved Release 25.4X300D10EVO