HP Integrity rx4640, User'S & Service Manual

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Chapter 3
Powering Off and Powering On the Server
Power States
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Power States
The server has three power states:
• Standby power
• Full power
• Off
Plug the power cord into the appropriate receptacle on the rear of the chassis to achieve the standby power
state; the front panel power button is not turned on. Full power occurs when the power cord is plugged into
the appropriate receptacle, and either the power is activated through the iLO MP
PC
command, or the power
button is activated. In the off state, the power cords are not plugged in. Table 3-1 lists the server power states.
NOTE If the power restore feature is set to
Always On
through the iLO MP
PR
command, the server
automatically powers on to the full power state.
Powering Off the Server
Power off the server using the following methods if the server is in either the standby or full power state:
• iLO MP
PC
command
• Power button
Powering Off the Server Using the iLO MP
To power off the server through the iLO MP, follow these steps:
Step 1. Gracefully shut down the operating system. See Appendix B, “Booting the Operating System,” on
page 141, or your operating system documentation for more information.
Step 2. Initiate a console session, and access the
iLO MP Main Menu
.
Step 3. Enter
CM
to access the
Command Menu
.
Table 3-1 Power States
Power States
Power Cable
Plugged Into
Receptacle?
Power Activated through the
iLO MP
PC
Command; or
Front Panel Power Button
Activated?
AC Voltage
Applied
DC Voltage
Applied
Standby power Yes No Yes No
Full power Yes Yes Yes Yes
Off No No No No