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Powering on and powering off the
server
Important information
If the server is connected to external storage devices, make sure the server is the first device to
power off and the last device to power on. This restriction prevents the server from mistakenly
identifying the external storage devices as faulty devices.
Powering on the server
Prerequisites
Before you power on the server, you must complete the following tasks:
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Install the server and internal components correctly.
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Connect the server to a power source.
Procedure
Choose one of the following methods as needed:
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Powering on the server by pressing the power on/standby button
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Powering on the server from the HDM Web interface
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Powering on the server from the remote console interface
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Configuring automatic power-on
Powering on the server by pressing the power on/standby button
Press the power on/standby button to power on the server.
The server exits standby mode and supplies power to the system. The system power LED changes
from steady amber to flashing green and then to steady green. For information about the position of
the system power LED, see "LEDs and buttons."
Powering on the server from the HDM Web interface
1.
Log in to HDM.
For information about how to log in to HDM, see the firmware update guide for the server.
2.
Power on the server.
For more information, see HDM online help.
Powering on the server from the remote console interface
1.
Log in to HDM.
For information about how to log in to HDM, see the firmware update guide for the server.
2.
Log in to a remote console and then power on the server.
For information about how to log in to a remote console, see HDM online help.
