Supermicro SC946ED-R2KJBOD, User Manual

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SC946ED Chassis Manual
4-2
4-2 Powering Up and Shutting Down the System
The procedures for powering up and shutting down the SC946ED differ slightly from
typical systems. It is important to become familiar with the procedure and to follow
it each time that the system is powered up or shut down.
Powering Up the System
First Time or Power Loss Power Up Procedure
If powering up your system for the first time or after a loss of power, wait until the
blue light begins flashing, then press the power button to power up the system.
Typical Power Up Procedure
If the system was powered down correctly the last time it was shut down, simply
press the power button to power up the system.
Powering Down the System
Power Down Procedure
1. Press the power button and hold it down.
2. Wait until the power LED stops flashing.
3. Release the power button.
Optional IPMI Power Up/Down
At any time you may choose to power up or down the server using the IPMI and
following the on screen prompts.