IBM 5887, Manual

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Starting a system
Learn how to start a system after performing a service action or upgrading a system.
About this task
Note: If the system is an IBM Elastic Storage Server, work with the customer to start the system.
Starting a system that is not managed by an HMC
You can use the power button or the Advanced System Management Interface (ASMI) to start a system
that is not managed by a Hardware Management Console (HMC).
Starting a system by using the control panel
You can use the power button on the control panel to start a system that is not managed by a Hardware
Management Console (HMC).
Procedure
1. Open the front rack door, if necessary.
2. Before you press the power button on the control panel, ensure that power is connected to the system
unit as follows:
• All system power cables are connected to a power source.
• The power LED (A), as shown in the following figure, is flashing.
3. Press the power button (A) on the control panel, as shown in Figure 35 on page 40.
Figure 35. Control panel LEDs
4. Observe the following aspects after pressing the power button:
• A constant green light indicates full system power to the unit.
• A flashing green light indicates standby power to the unit.
• After the power-on button is pressed, the system takes approximately 30-seconds for the power
LED to change from flashing to solid. During the transition period, the LED might flash faster.
5. Choose from the following options:
40 Power Systems: Installing the 5887 disk drive enclosure