HP Integrity rx2660 Server User Service Guide

Powering On and Powering Off the Server
This section provides information and procedures for powering on and powering off the server.
Power States
The server has three power states:
• Standby power
• Full power
• Off
Table 29 Server Power States
DC Voltage
Applied?
Standby DC
Voltage
Applied?
Power Activated through the iLO 2 MP PC
Command; or Front Panel Power Button
Activated?
Power Cable
Plugged Into
Receptacle?
Power States
NoYesNoYesStandby power
YesYesYesYesFull power
NoNoNoNoOff
NOTE: If the power restore feature is set to Always On through the iLO 2 MP PR command, the
server automatically powers on to the full power state when the power cord is plugged in to 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 2 MP PC command
• Power button
Powering On the Server Using the iLO 2 MP
NOTE: If the power restore feature is set to Always On through the iLO 2 MP PR command, the
server automatically powers on to the full power state when the power cord is plugged in to the
server.
To power on the server using the iLO 2 MP:
1. Plug all power cables into the receptacles on the rear panel of the server.
2. Initiate a console session, and access the 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 YESwhen prompted to confirm the action.
6. Start the operating system. For more information, see the operating system documentation.
Powering On the Server Manually
NOTE: If the power restore feature is set to Always On through the iLO 2 MP PR command, the
server automatically powers on to the full power state when the power cord is plugged in to the
server.
To manually power on the server:
1. Plug all power cables into the receptacles on the rear panel of the server.
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