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Powering on and powering off the server
Important information
If the server is connected to external storage devices, make sure the server is the first device to
power off and then the last device to power on. This restriction prevents the server from mistakenly
identifying the external storage devices as faulty devices.
Powering on the server
Prerequisites
Before you power on the server, you must complete the following tasks:
•
Install the server and internal components correctly.
•
Connect the server to a power source.
•
As a best practice for the internal components to operate correctly, do not perform the power on
action immediately after powering off the server. Wait for over 30 seconds for HDD drives to
stop rotation and electronic components to be powered off completely.
Procedure
Powering on the server by pressing the power on/standby button
Press the power on/standby button to power on the server.
The server exits standby mode and supplies power to the system. The system power LED changes
from steady amber to flashing green and then to steady green. For information about the position of
the system power LED, see
Appendix A Specifications and Support Information
.
Powering on the server from the HDM Web interface
1.
Log in to HDM.
For information about how to log in to HDM, see
H3C Servers HDM User Guide
.
2.
Power on the server.
a.
Select
System
>
Power Management
.
b.
Click
Power on
.
For more information, see HDM online help.
Powering on the server from the remote console interface
1.
Log in to HDM.
For information about how to log in to HDM, see
H3C Servers HDM User Guide
.
2.
Log in to a remote console and then power on the server.
For information, see HDM online help.
Configuring automatic power-on
You can configure automatic power-on from HDM or the BIOS.
To configure automatic power-on from HDM:
1.
Log in to HDM.
For information about how to log in to HDM, see
H3C Servers HDM User Guide
.