HP Integrity rx2800 i2 Server User Service Guide

Powering on and powering off the server
Power states
The server has the following power states:
• Standby power
• Full power
• Off
For details about server power states, see Table 8 (page 28).
NOTE: If the power restore feature is set to Always On through the iLO 3 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 3 MP PC command
• Power button
Powering on the server using the iLO 3 MP
NOTE: If the power restore feature is set to Always On through the iLO 3 MP PR command, the
server automatically powers on to the full power state when the power cord is plugged in to the
server.
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 YES when 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 3 MP PR command, the
server automatically powers on to the full power state when the power cord is plugged in to the
server.
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. For more information, see the operating system documentation.
Powering off the server
If the server is in the standby or full power state, power off the server by using either of the following
methods:
• iLO 3 MP PC command
• Power button
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