Powering on the server manually
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.
Procedure
1.
Plug all power cables into the receptacles on the rear panel of the server.
2.
Press the power button to start the server.
3.
Start the operating system. For more information, see the operating system documentation.
Powering off the server
If the server is in the standby or full power state, power off the server by using either of the following
methods:
• iLO 3 MP
PC
command
• Power button
Powering off the server using the iLO 3 MP
Procedure
1.
Gracefully shut down the operating system. See the operating system documentation for more
information.
2.
Initiate a console session, and access the MP Main Menu.
3.
Enter
CM
to enable command mode.
4.
Enter
PC
to use the remote power control command.
5.
Enter
OFF
to power off the server, and enter
YES
when prompted to confirm the action.
CAUTION:
The main DC voltage is now removed from the system However, AC voltage for standby power
is still present in the server.
6.
Unplug all power cables from the receptacles on the rear panel of the server.
Powering off the server manually
Procedure
1.
Gracefully shut down the operating system. For more information, see the operating system
documentation.
2.
To power off the server, press the power button.
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