H.5
Wake On LAN support (WOL)
Several of the GEN series mainframes support Wake On LAN features (WOL).
WOL is only supported on copper or optical networks. WOL is not supported
by wireless networks.
At the time of this manual's release, the following mainframes support WOL:
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GEN3i
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GEN7i
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GEN3t
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GEN7tA
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GEN17tA
WOL can turn the GEN series mainframe on from the “S5”' power state when
power is connected to the mainframe and the power switch at the net entry is
switched to the “1” or “on” position. In this state, the power can be turned on by
sending a “magic packet” to one of the mainframe's wired network ports. The
magic packet must contain the MAC or Physical address of the connected
network port.
Generating a magic packet can be done with third party tools or custom
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built
applications. Search the internet using “Wake On LAN” and several freeware
tools show up. HBM is not responsible for any of the (freeware) tools found
using this search method.
WARNING
Whenever a mainframe is powered off by using a forced power down
(keeping the standby button pressed for five seconds), the WOL feature
is disabled. Always allow the system to power down normally to enable
the WOL feature.
HINT/TIP
When a mainframe's power is interrupted externally, re
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applying power to the
mainframe immediately starts the mainframe (no WOL magic packet is
required).
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