IBM Eserver xSeries 360 Type 8686, User Reference Manual

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Chapter 1. Introducing the xSeries 360 server
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When you start the server for the first time after you add or remove an internal option
or an external SCSI device, you might see a message telling you that the
configuration has changed. The Configuration/Setup Utility program automatically
starts so that you can save the new configuration information. See Chapter 3,
“Configuring the server,” on page 13 for details.
Some options have device drivers that you need to install. See the documentation
that comes with the option for information about installing any required device drivers.
The server comes with at least one microprocessor installed on the system board. If
you have installed one or more additional microprocessors, the server can now
operate as an SMP server. Therefore, you might need to upgrade the operating
system to support SMP. See Chapter 4, “Using the ServerGuide™ CDs,” on page 45
and the operating-system documentation for additional information.
If the server has a ServeRAID adapter installed and you have installed or removed a
hard disk drive, see the documentation that comes with the ServeRAID adapter for
information about reconfiguring the disk arrays.
Turning off the server
Turning off the server refers to the act of stopping the operating system, pressing the
power-control button, and disconnecting the server power cords from the power
source.
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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.
See the operating system documentation for the proper procedure to shut down the
operating system before turning off the server. Each operating system is different.
Some allow an immediate shutdown; others require an orderly shutdown procedure.
Complete the following steps to turn off the server:
1. Press the power-control button on the operator information panel. This places the
server in standby mode. The power LED on the operator information panel blinks.
This does not remove all power from the server.
Note: After doing this, wait at least 30 seconds before pressing the power-control
button to turn on the server again.
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