How do you ensure that the TSC is powered down properly?

The correct method to ensure that the Tactical Session Controller (TSC) is powered down properly involves the simultaneous pressing of F2 and F3 until the Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) powers down. This approach is crucial as it ensures that the TSC goes through a controlled shutdown process. During a controlled shutdown, the system can close any active sessions and save the state of the system appropriately, reducing the risk of data loss or corruption.

By holding down F2 and F3, you initiate a sequence that properly manages the shutdown procedures, allowing the TSC to cease operations safely. This is fundamentally important because an improper shutdown can lead to system errors, instability, or failure to restart correctly.

In contrast, simply disconnecting all cables can lead to an abrupt power loss, which is not advisable as it might interrupt ongoing processes. Leaving the LSC (Local Session Controller) on for an additional 5 minutes does not have any direct relevance to the safe shutdown of the TSC. Additionally, turning off the UPS before the LSC could cause an unexpected power cut to the TSC, resulting in a similar risk as just disconnecting cables. Therefore, pressing F2 and F3 is the proper technique to ensure a methodical and secure shutdown