Turning On The Server; Turning Off The Server - IBM xSeries 300 Hardware Maintenance Manual

Turning on the server

Turning on the server refers to the act of plugging the power cord of your server
into the power source and starting the operating system.
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 may 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

Turning off the server refers to the act of disconnecting the server from the power
source.
Complete the following steps to turn off the server:
1. Refer to your operating system documentation for the proper procedure to shut
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.
2. Press the power control button on the front of the server. This will put 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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