Server Blade Preparation; Power Down The Server Blade; Remove The Server Blade - HP ProLiant BL460c Maintenance And Service Manual

Server blade preparation

To service any internal server blade component, power down the server blade and remove it from the
enclosure.

Power down the server blade

Before powering down the server blade for any upgrade or maintenance procedures, perform a backup
of critical server data and programs.
Depending on the Onboard Administrator configuration, use one of the following methods to power down
the server blade:
Use a virtual power button selection through iLO 2.
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This method initiates a controlled remote shutdown of applications and the OS before the server
blade enters standby mode.
Press and release the Power On/Standby button.
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This method initiates a controlled shutdown of applications and the OS before the server blade
enters standby mode.
Press and hold the Power On/Standby button for more than 4 seconds to force the server blade to
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shut down.
This method forces the server blade to enter standby mode without properly exiting applications and
the OS. It provides an emergency shutdown method in the event of a hung application.
IMPORTANT: When the server blade is in standby mode, auxiliary power is still being provided. To
remove all power from the server blade, remove the server blade from the enclosure.
After initiating a virtual power down command, be sure that the server blade goes into 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.
These symbols, on power supplies or systems, indicate that the equipment is supplied
by multiple sources of power.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from electric shock, remove all power
cords to completely disconnect power from the system.
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