Installation Guide, Second Edition - HP Integrity cx2620

1. Perform preparation tasks.
2. Connect the cables.
a. Connect the monitor VGA cable to the appropriate VGA port on your server.
b. Connect the keyboard USB cable to the appropriate USB port on your server.
c. Connect the mouse USB cable to the appropriate USB port on your server.
3. Power on the server. The EFI Shell prompt displays.
Powering OFF and Powering On the Server
This section provides information and procedures for powering off and powering on 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, using the PC command
• Manually, using the 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:
1. Plug all power cables into the receptacles on the rear panel of the server.
2. Start a console session, and access the iLO MP Main Menu.
3. Enter CM. to enable command mode.
4. Enter PC to use the remote power control command.
5. Enter ON to power on the server, and enter YES when prompted to confirm the action.
6. Start the operating system. (See operating system documentation for more information.)
Powering On the Server Manually
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 manually power on the server, follow these steps:
1. Plug all power cables into the receptacles on the rear panel of the server.
2. Press the Power button to start the server.
3. Start the operating system. (See operating system documentation for more information.)
Powering Off the Server
Power off the server using the following methods if the server is in either the standby or full
power state:
• iLO MP, using the PC command
• Manually, using the Power button
Powering Off the Server Using the iLO MP
To power off the server through the iLO MP, follow these steps:
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