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Appendix A: Configuring Your Computers for Remote

Restarts

Since most current computers use “intelligent” power supplies that have advanced power

management capabilities, once they are powered off from the switch their BIOSes must

be configured to return to a powered state when power is restored.

Most computers have a hardware configuration utility (usually called “setup”) that you

can access during the startup process by pressing a key or combination of keys on the

keyboard. Since the act of powering off a port on the console is similar to a power failure

to the power electronics inside the computer, a setting must be changed that allows the

computer to start when a port is turned back on.

Look for a feature in your computer’s configuration utility that may be similar to State

After Power Failure. Ensure that it is set to on so the switch can start the computer

without manual intervention. As configuration utilities vary significantly from

manufacturer to manufacturer and model to model, consult your computer’s

documentation for information on how to access this setting on your computer.

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