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I remember doing IT in 2002(ish) and the mantra was "hold the power button for 8 Seconds, like that movie with Luke Perry."
It seemed to vary how quickly they would shut down, but I remember (and it's been 20+ years so the memory is vague, and I'm not immediately finding any supporting evidence) this being considered some type of international standard?
No, I don't think it's an intentional standard. I think it's just the way the current moved throughout the industry. I don't pretend to know how to explain why.
Just flick the switch on the back