Server Power Features; Turning On The Server; Turning Off The Server - IBM 8670M1X User Manual

Server power features

This section contains information about how to properly turn your server on and off.

Turning on the server

You can turn on the server in any of the following ways:
v If the power cords are connected to a power source, you can press the
v If the server is turned on and a power failure occurs, it restarts automatically
v You can turn on the server by using the Integrated System Management
v You can turn on the server by using the optional Remote Supervisor Adapter.
v If your operating system supports the Wake on LAN
Complete the following steps to manually turn on the server:
1. Review the information in "Safety information" on page 125.
2. Turn on all external devices, such as the monitor.
3. Plug the server power cords into the power source.
4. Press the power-control button on the front of the server.
Note: While the server is powering up, the power-on LED on the front of the server
is lit.

Turning off the server

Complete the following steps to manually turn off the server:
1. Review the information in "Safety information" on page 125.
2. See your operating system documentation for the proper procedure to shut
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power-control button on the front of the server.
Note: You can install a circular disk over the power-control button to prevent
accidental manual power-off. This disk, known as the power-control-button shield,
comes with your server.
when power is restored.
Processor (ISMP).
feature can turn on the server.
down the operating system.
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.
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feature, the Wake on LAN