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Starting the System
• Local printer (optional)
• Storage expander boxes (optional)
• Standalone external devices (optional)
Refer to the device’s installation instructions for information
about powering up that device.
Power Up the
System Power up your system as follows:
Step Action
1 Find the AC circuit breaker at the rear of the system.
Press the switch to the on ( | ) position.
The AC power light comes on.
2 Find the DC on/off switch at the front of the system.
Press the switch to the on ( | ) position.
Each light on the control panel comes on briefly and
then goes off.
3 Check the display on the console terminal screen.
• If the startup screens (Figure 1–8 and
Figure 1–9) are displayed, either set environment
variables or boot the operating system.
• If the booting system software screen
(Example 1–1 or Example 1–2) is displayed,
your system has begun booting operating system
software. After several minutes, the operating
system login banner is displayed. Log in to the
system at the login prompt. You are ready to
begin normal operation once the operating system
prompt is displayed.
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