Chapter 3
Powering Off and Powering On the Server
Powering On the Server
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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.
IMPORTANT
The main DC voltage is now removed from the server; 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 through the iLO MP, follow these steps:
Step 1.
Gracefully shut down the operating system. See Appendix B, “Booting the Operating System,” on
page 147, or your operating system documentation for more information.
Step 2.
Press the power button to power off the server.
IMPORTANT
The main DC voltage is now removed from the server; 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.
Powering On the Server
Power on the server to full power using the following methods if the server is in the standby power state:
•
iLO MP
PC
command
•
Power button
Powering On the Server Using the iLO MP
NOTE
If the power restore feature is set to
Always On
through the iLO MP
PR
command, the server
may automatically power on to the full power state.
To power on the server through the iLO MP, follow these steps:
Step 1.
Plug all power cables into the receptacles on the rear panel of the server.
Step 2.
Initiate a console session, and access the iLO 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
ON
to power on the server, and enter
YES
when prompted to confirm the action.