Operating system is loaded onto the server
If the OS is loaded on your server, normally UEFI automatically boots to the OS. If the UEFI Front
Page is loaded, press
ENTER
to start auto boot, or
B
to select a specific boot option for your OS.
•
Use your standard OS login procedures, or see your OS documentation to log in to your OS.
Operating system is not loaded onto the server
If the OS is not already on the server, the three options are: using Ignite-UX or vMedia, or loading
from a DVD. For details on all of these options, see the HP Integrity rx2800 i4 Server User Service
Guide.
OS login prompt
If your server is at the OS login prompt after you establish a connection to the server, use your
standard OS log in procedures, or see your OS documentation for the next steps.
Powering on and powering off the server
Power states
The server has the following power states:
•
Standby power
•
Full power
•
Off
For details about server power states, see
NOTE:
If the power restore feature is set to
Always On
through the iLO 3 MP
PR
command, the
server automatically powers on to the full power state when the power cord is plugged in to the
server.
Powering on the server
Power on the server to full power using the following methods if the server is in the standby power
state:
•
iLO 3 MP
PC
command
•
Power button
Powering on the server using the iLO 3 MP
NOTE:
If the power restore feature is set to
Always On
through the iLO 3 MP
PR
command, the
server automatically powers on to the full power state when the power cord is plugged in to the
server.
1.
Plug all power cables into the receptacles on the rear panel of the server.
2.
Initiate a console session, and access the MP Main Menu.
3.
Enter the command
CM
to enable command mode.
4.
Enter the command
PC
to use the remote power control command. A command output similar
to the one shown below will appear:
NOTE:
Your display may not match the display shown.
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