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Maintaining the System
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Chapter 4. Maintaining the System
• Starting and Stopping the System , below
• Maintaining System Configuration Variables , on page 4-4
• Problem Solving , on page 4-16.
Starting and Stopping the System
This section describes the steps for the power on and power off procedures for normal
operation of your system.
• Starting the System , below
• Logging into the System , on page 4-2
• Stopping the System , on page 4-2
• Rebooting the System , on page 4-3.
Starting the System
CAUTION:
For proper cooling and safe operation of the computer, all the covers must be in
place before you power up the system.
Follow these steps to power up the system for your daily operation.
1. If a disk expansion unit is connected, be sure that its key mode switch is properly set.
For detailed information, please refer to the Using the Disk Expansion Unit guide.
2. Be sure that the system unit, all external devices and expansion units (if any), are
connected to the proper power outlets.
3. Switch on the external devices (if connected).
4. Switch on the system console.
5. Power on the system setting the base unit key mode switch to the Normal position.
6. The system begins its normal startup routine and is ready for use.
7. You can now log into the system.
Note: In case you power on the system by setting the key mode switch to the Service
position, you enter the operating system diagnostic mode.