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Starting the system or logical partition
Learn how to start a system or logical partition after performing a service action or system upgrade.
Starting a system that is not managed by an HMC
You can use the power button or the Advanced System Management Interface (ASMI) to start a system
that is not managed by a Hardware Management Console (HMC).
Starting a system by using the control panel
You can use the power button on the control panel to start a system that is not managed by a Hardware
Management Console (HMC).
To start a system by using the control panel, complete the following steps:
1. Open the front rack door, if necessary.
2. Before you press the power button on the control panel, ensure that power is connected to the system
unit as follows:
v All system power cables are connected to a power source.
v The power LED, as shown in the following figure, is slowly flashing.
v The top of the display, as shown in the following figure, shows 01 V=F.
3. Press the power button (A), as shown in the following figure, on the control panel.
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Top View
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Figure 24. Control panel
v A: Power-on button
– A constant light indicates full system power to the unit.
– A flashing light indicates standby power to the unit.
– There is approximately a 30-second transition period from the time the power-on button is
pressed to when the power LED goes from flashing to solid. During the transition period, the
LED might flash faster.
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