Installing the System
Booting and Verifying the System
Figure 2-44MP Console Option
Powering on the System 48 Volts
Step 1. Switch on the 48-volt supply from each cabinet front panel.
If the complex has an IOX cabinet, power on this cabinet first.
In a large complex cabinets should be powered on in one of the two following orders: 9, 8, 1, 0 or 8,
9, 0, 1.
IMPORTANT The MP should be running in each window.
As the cabinet boots, the partition(s) activity can be observed in the window displaying the VFP.
Step 2. For hp Integrity Superdome systems, follow the procedure in "Booting hp Integrity Superdome to
EFI Shell" on page 67.
For hp 9000 Superdome systems, follow the procedure in "Booting hp 9000 to BCH Shell" on
page 69.
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