IBM eServer xSeries 345 Type 8670, Maintenance Manual

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Turning off the server
Complete the following steps to manually turn off the server:
1. Review the information in “Safety information” on page 121.
2. See your operating system documentation for the proper procedure to shut
down the operating system.
Statement 5
CAUTION:
The power-control button on the device and the power switch on the power
supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device. The device
also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current
from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power
source.
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3. Press the power-control button on the front of the server. This will put the server
in Standby mode.
4. Disconnect the server from the power source.
Notes:
a. After you turn off the server, wait at least 5 seconds before you turn on the
server again.
b. You might need to press and hold the power-control button for more than 4
seconds to cause an immediate shutdown of the server and to force the
power off. You can use this feature if the operating system stops functioning.
Standby mode
Standby mode refers to the condition in which the server operating system is not
running and all core logic is shut down except for the service processor.
Complete the following steps to put the server into Standby mode:
1. See the operating system documentation for the proper procedure to shut down
the operating system.
Note: Each operating system is different. Read all the documentation about
shutting down the operating system before continuing.
2. Press the power-control button on the front of the server.
You can put the server into Standby mode remotely by using the service processor.
Chapter 1. General information
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