Remove The Server Blade - HP BL465c Gen8 Maintenance And Service Manual

This method initiates a controlled shutdown of applications and the OS before the server blade enters
standby mode.
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Press and hold the Power On/Standby button for more than 4 seconds to force the server blade to enter
standby mode.
This method forces the server blade to enter standby mode without properly exiting applications and the
OS. If an application stops responding, you can use this method to force a shutdown.
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Use a virtual power button selection through HP iLO.
This method initiates a controlled remote shutdown of applications and the OS before the server blade
enters standby mode.
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Use the OA CLI to execute one of the following commands:
poweroff server [bay number]
o
This command initiates a controlled shutdown of applications and the OS before the server blade
enters standby mode.
poweroff server [bay number] force
o
This form of the command forces the server blade to enter standby mode without properly exiting
applications and the OS. If an application stops responding, this method forces a shutdown.
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Use the OA GUI to initiate a shutdown:
Select the Enclosure Information tab.
a.
In the Device Bays item, select the Overall checkbox.
b.
From the Virtual Power menu, initiate a shutdown of applications and the OS:
c.
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For a controlled shutdown, select Momentary Press.
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For an emergency shutdown, select Press and Hold.
Before proceeding, verify the server blade is in standby mode by observing that the system power LED is
amber.

Remove the server blade

To remove the component:
Identify the proper server blade.
1.
Power down the server blade (on page 22).
2.
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