Powering On And Powering Off The Server; Important Information; Powering On The Server; Prerequisites - H3C UniServer R6900 G3 User Manual

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Powering on and powering off the
server

Important information

If the server is connected to external storage devices, make sure the server is the first device to
power off and then the last device to power on. This restriction prevents the server from mistakenly
identifying the external storage devices as faulty devices.

Powering on the server

Prerequisites

Before you power on the server, you must complete the following tasks:
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Install the server and internal components correctly.
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Connect the server to a power source.

Procedure

Powering on the server by pressing the power on/standby button
Press the power on/standby button to power on the server.
The server exits standby mode and supplies power to the system. The system power LED changes
from steady amber to flashing green and then to steady green. For information about the position of
the system power LED, see "LEDs and buttons."
Powering on the server from the HDM Web interface
Log in to the HDM.
1.
For information about how to log in to HDM, see the firmware update guide for the server.
In the navigation pane, select Power Manager > Power Control, and then power on the
2.
server.
For more information, see HDM online help.
Powering on the server from the remote console interface
Log in to HDM.
1.
For information about how to log in to HDM, see the firmware update guide for the server.
Log in to a remote console and then power on the server.
2.
For information about how to log in to a remote console, see HDM online help.
Configuring automatic power-on
You can configure automatic power-on from HDM or the BIOS.
To configure automatic power-on from HDM:
Log in to HDM.
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For information about how to log in to HDM, see the firmware update guide for the server.
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