Powering Off The Server Blade; Blade Link For Bl870C I4 Or Bl890C I4 Configurations; Removing The Blade Link For Bl870C I4 Or Bl890C I4 Configurations - HP Integrity BL860C i4 User's & Service Manual

CAUTION:
Electrostatic discharge can damage electronic components. Ensure you are properly grounded
before beginning an installation procedure. For more information, see the ESD handling
information on page 15.
WARNING:
Before proceeding with maintenance or service on a server blade that requires physical contact with
electrical or electronic components, be sure that power is removed or safety precautions are
followed to prevent electric shock and equipment damage. Observe all warning and caution labels
on equipment.

Powering off the server blade

Before powering down the server blade for any upgrade or maintenance procedures, backup critical
server data and programs.
Use one of the following methods to power off the server blade:
NOTE:
To power off blades in a conjoined configuration, only power off the Monarch blade.
• Use a virtual power button selection through iLO 3 (Power Management, Power & Reset).
This method initiates a controlled remote shutdown of applications and the OS before the server blade
enter standby mode.
• Press and release the Monarch power button.
This method initiates a controlled shutdown of applications and the OS before the server blade enter
standby mode.
• Press and hold the Monarch power 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. It provides an emergency shutdown in the event of a hung application.

Blade Link for BL870c i4 or BL890c i4 configurations

IMPORTANT:
The Blade Link holds the primary system definition data, system size and variables. If the blade link
is moved, the serial number and system UUID (the identity of the system) and the nPartition
description is also removed
IMPORTANT:
If you are replacing a faulty Blade Link, you must transfer the label with the blade serial number
from the failed Blade Link to the replacement.

Removing the Blade Link for BL870c i4 or BL890c i4 configurations

CAUTION:
To prevent damage to the Blade Link, make sure that the activity light is off before proceeding.
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