HALT(8)
NAME
halt − stop the processor
USAGE
/etc/halt [ −n ] [ −q ] [ −y ]
DESCRIPTION
The halt command writes out cached pages to the disks and then stops the processor. The machine does not reboot.
OPTIONS
−n Prevent the sync before stopping.
−q Cause a quick halt, without attempting a graceful shutdown.
−y Halt the system from a dialup.