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v Start the blade server automatically when power is restored after a power
v Start the blade server remotely using the management module.
Turning off the blade server
When you turn off the blade server, it is still connected to power through the
BladeCenter unit. The blade server can respond to requests from the service
processor, such as a remote request to turn on the blade server. To remove all
power from the blade server, you must remove it from the BladeCenter unit.
Shut down the operating system before you turn off the blade server. See the
operating-system documentation for information about shutting down the
operating system.
You can turn off the blade server in one of the following ways.
v Turn off the blade server by pressing the power-control button for at least 5
v Use the management module to turn off the blade server.
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failure.
If a power failure occurs, the BladeCenter unit and then the blade server can
start automatically when power is restored. You must configure the blade server
to restart through the management module.
After you initiate the power-on process, the power-on LED blinks slowly for
about 15 seconds, then is lit solidly when the power-on process is complete.
seconds.
The power-control button is on the blade server behind the control panel door.
See "Blade server control panel buttons and LEDs" on page 5 for the location.
Note: The power-control LED can remain on solidly for up to 1 minute after
you push the power-control button. After you turn off the blade server, wait
until the power-control LED is blinking slowly before you press the
power-control button to turn on the blade server again.
If the operating system stops functioning, press and hold the power-control
button for more than 5 seconds to force the blade server to turn off.
The power-control LED can remain on solidly for up to 1 minute after you
initiate the power-off process. After you turn off the blade server, wait until the
power-control LED is blinking slowly before you initiate the power-on process
from the advanced management module to turn on the blade server again.
Use the management-module Web interface to configure the management
module to turn off the blade server if the system is not operating correctly.
For additional information, see the online documentation or the User's Guide for
the management module.
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