
Installing the System
Powering ON and Powering OFF
Chapter 1
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Step 2.
Press the power button to start the server.
Step 3.
Start the operating system.
Powering Off the Server
Power off the server using the following methods if the server is in the standby or full power state:
•
iLO MP
PC
command
•
Power button
Powering Off the Server Using the iLO MP PC Command
To power off the server using the iLO MP
PC
command, follow these steps:
Step 1.
Gracefully shut down the operating system.
Step 2.
Initiate a console session, and access the
MP Main Menu
.
Step 3.
Enter
CM
to enable command mode.
Step 4.
Enter
PC
to use the remote power control command.
Step 5.
Enter
OFF
to power off the server, and enter
YES
when prompted to confirm the action.
CAUTION
The main dc voltage is now removed from the system; however, ac voltage for
standby power is still present in the server.
Step 6.
Unplug all power cables from the receptacles on the rear panel of the server.
Powering Off the Server Manually
To manually power off the server, follow these steps:
Step 1.
Gracefully shut down the operating system.
Step 2.
Press the power button to power off the server.
CAUTION
The main dc voltage is now removed from the system; however, ac voltage for
standby power is still present in the server.
Step 3.
Unplug all power cables from the receptacles on the rear panel of the server.