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Powering up the server
The following procedure assumes that at least one power cord is connected to the server to supply power
to the server and that the server has been previously powered on.
Verify the power cord, power supply LED indicator, and power LED indicator on front control panel.
1.
Turn the power supply LED on immediately to indicate the power is being supplied to the power
supply and the system in the standby power state. Power LED off to indicate the server is not powered
on or has been powered off in standby mode.
Power up the server
2.
Local server power-on: Press and release the power button on the front control panel of the server
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to power on the server.
BMC web interface power-on: Log in to the BMC web interface and select power on from the
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power control action list box.
Log in to the BMC CLI and execute the IPMI command to power on system.
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Powering down the server
The following procedures show how to shut down the server and verify the power status.
Shutting down the server
Graceful shutdown
To perform a graceful shutdown: Save all open files, network service, and close all applications prior
to shut down.
Stop or terminate all necessary system processes to bring down the operating system and power off
the compute node.
Press and release the power button on the front panel of ACPI-enabled (Advanced Configuration and
Power Interface) operating systems to perform an orderly shutdown of the operating system. Servers
not running ACPI-enabled operating systems will shut down immediately.
Emergency shutdown
CAUTION:
corruption might occur.
To perform an emergency shutdown, press and hold down the power button on the front panel for at least
five seconds to shut down and enter standby power mode.
BMC CLI shutdown
Log in to the BMC and execute the IPMI command to shut down the server.
All applications and files will be closed without saving changes, file system
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