HP Integrity rx2800 i4 Server Installation 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 2 (page 13).
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 the commandCM to enable command mode.
4. Enter the commandPC to use the remote power control command. A command output similar
to the one shown below will appear:
5. Enter the commandON to power on the server, and enter YES when prompted to confirm the
action.
18 Installing the server