Chapter 3.Server Power, Controls, And Indicators; Turning On The Server For The First Time - IBM eServer 380 xSeries Installation Manual

Chapter 3. Server power, controls, and indicators
This chapter describes how to turn on and turn off the server, and describes the
guidelines for working with hot-plug, hot-add, and hot-swap devices while the server is
turned on. This chapter also describes what the controls and indicators mean.

Turning on the server for the first time

Starting the server for the first time involves plugging the two power cables of your
server into a power distribution unit (PDU) and configuring the system before installing
and starting the operating system. Packaged with your server are two power cables to
connect your server to a PDU. You can use one of the following PDU options:
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If you choose to plug your server into outlets, refer to "Power cords" on page 35 for
information.
The first time you start the server, you will need to run the BIOS Setup utility, set the
correct date and time, and then let the server run its power-on self-test (POST) and
pass control to the boot manager. For more information, see the User's Reference on
the IBM xSeries Documentation CD.
Complete the following steps to start your server for the first time:
1. Make sure that all external devices, such as the monitor, keyboard, and mouse
2. Remove the drive protection card from the LS120 diskette drive.
3. Plug one end of the two power cables into the server.
4. Plug the opposite end of the two power cables into a PDU. Alternatively, use an
5. Turn on the monitor by pressing the monitor power-on button.
6. Press the power-control button on the front of the server.
7. Insert the installation CD for your operating system.
8. When the startup process is complete, refer to the documentation that comes with
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NetBAY Front-end Power Distribution Unit
NetBAY Server Dual-cord Power Distribution Unit
NetBAY Rack Power Distribution Unit
are connected to the server.
optional power cord (see "Power cords" on page 35) to plug the server directly
into the power source.
Notes:
a. Before you can use your computer, you must obtain and install an operating
system. Refer to the information provided with your operating system for
installation instructions.
b. If you do not insert the installation CD in time, the system will not recognize
the CD and you will need to restart the server.
your operating system for instructions on how to complete the installation.
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