You can power off or restart any ESXi host by using the VMware Host Client. Powering off a managed host disconnects it from vCenter Server, but does not remove it from the inventory.
Prerequisites
To be able to reboot or shut down a host, you need these privileges.
Always perform the following tasks before you reboot or shut down a host:
- Power off all virtual machines on the host.
- Place the host in maintenance mode.