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🔄 Gracefully Shutting Down or Rebooting an Oracle Exadata Storage Cell Without Affecting ASM

Managing Oracle Exadata Storage Servers (cells) requires precise handling, especially when performing shutdown or reboot operations. Improper steps can lead to ASM deactivation, impacting database availability. This guide explains how to safely shut down or restart an Exadata storage server without affecting ASM disk group availability, following best practices aligned with Oracle Support Doc ID