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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.
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 "LEDs and buttons."
Powering on the server from the HDM Web interface
1.
Log in to the HDM.
For information about how to log in to HDM, see the firmware update guide for the server.
2.
Power on the server.
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 the firmware update guide for the server.
2.
Log in to a remote console and then power on the server.
For information about how to log in to a remote console, see HDM online help.
Configuring automatic power-on
You can configure automatic power-on from HDM or BIOS.
To configure automatic power-on from HDM:
1.
Log in to HDM.
For information about how to log in to HDM, see the firmware update guide for the server.
2.
Enable automatic power-on.
For more information, see HDM online help.
To configure automatic power-on from the BIOS, set
AC Restore Settings
to
Always Power On
.
For more information, see the BIOS user guide for the server.
