6.
Remove the server access panel.
Figure 31 Access panel removal
Powering off the server
WARNING!
remove the power cord to remove power from the server. The front panel Power On/Standby
button does not completely shut off system power. Portions of the power supply and some internal
circuitry remain active until AC power is removed.
NOTE:
If installing a hot-plug device, you do not have to power off the server.
1.
Back up the server data.
2.
Shut down the operating system as directed by the operating system documentation.
NOTE:
next step.
3.
Press the Power On/Standby button to place the server in Standby mode. When the server
activates Standby power mode, the system power LED changes to amber.
NOTE:
In a rack environment, this feature facilitates locating a server when moving between the front
and rear of the rack.
4.
Disconnect the power cords.
The system is now without power.
Removing the server from the rack
To remove the server from an HP, Compaq branded, Telco, or third-party rack:
1.
Power off the server
2.
Extend the server from the rack
3.
Disconnect the cabling and remove the server from the rack. For more information, see the
documentation that ships with the rack mounting option.
4.
Place the server on a sturdy, level surface.
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To reduce the risk of personal injury, electric shock, or damage to the equipment,
If the operating system automatically places the server in Standby mode, omit the
Pressing the UID button illuminates the blue UID LEDs on the front and rear panels.
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