Turning On The Server; Turning Off The Server - IBM eServer 135 xSeries User Reference Manual

Turning on the server

Complete the following steps to turn on the server:
1. Plug the power cord of your server into the power source.
Note: Plugging the power cord into a power source might cause the server to
start automatically. This is an acceptable action.
2. Wait 30 seconds, and then press the power-control button on the front of the
server.

Turning off the server

Complete the following steps to turn off the server:
Statement 5
CAUTION:
The power control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply
do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device. The device also might
have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current from the device,
ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source.
1. Refer to your operating system documentation for the proper procedure to shut
down the operating system.
Note: Each operating system is different. Some will allow an immediate shut
down; others require an orderly pocedure.
2. Press the power control button on the front of the server. This puts the server in
standby mode.
3. Disconnect the server from the power source.
Note: After you turn off the server, wait at least 5 seconds before you turn on
the server again.
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