Server operations 24
Server operations
In this section
Power up the server................................................................................................................................ 24
Power down the server............................................................................................................................ 24
Extending the server from the rack............................................................................................................ 24
Removing the access panel...................................................................................................................... 26
Replacing hot-plug fans........................................................................................................................... 27
Removing the system cage....................................................................................................................... 28
Accessing the Systems Insight Display....................................................................................................... 29
Battery .................................................................................................................................................. 30
Power up the server
To power up the server, press the Power On/Standby button.
Power down the server
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of personal injury, electric shock, or damage to the equipment,
remove the power cord to remove power from the server. The front panel Power On/Standby
button does not completely shut off system power. Portions of the power supply and some
internal circuitry remain active until AC power is removed.
IMPORTANT:
If installing a hot-plug device, it is not necessary to power down the server.
1.
Shut down the OS as directed by the OS documentation.
2.
Press the Power On/Standby button to place the server in standby mode. When the server enters
standby power mode, the system power LED changes to amber.
3.
Disconnect the power cords.
The system is now without power.
Extending the server from the rack
The design of the server enables you to access several components through the front of the server.
Installing or accessing the following components will not require extending the server from the rack:
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Processors
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PPMs
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Memory boards
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DIMMs
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DVD drive