Validate Server Setup; Power Off The Server (Disconnect Input Power) - Lenovo ThinkSystem SR950 Setup Manual

CAUTION:
The power control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the
electrical current that is supplied to the device. The device also might have more than one power
cord. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected
from the power source.
Turn on the server
The server can be turned on (power LED on) in any of the following ways:
• You can press the power button.
• The server can start or restart automatically after a power interruption.
• The server can respond to remote power-on requests sent to the Lenovo XClarity Controller.
For information about powering off the server, see "Power off the server (disconnect input power)" on page
138.

Validate server setup

After powering up the server, make sure that only green LEDs are lit. If any yellow error LEDs are lit, it
indicates a problem that must be investigated.

Power off the server (disconnect input power)

The server remains in a standby state when it is connected to a power source, allowing the Lenovo XClarity
Controller to respond to remote power-on requests. To remove all power from the server (power LED off),
you must disconnect all power cables.
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CAUTION:
The power control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the
electrical current that is supplied to the device. The device also might have more than one power
cord. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected
from the power source.
Place the server in standby
To place the server in a standby state (power LED flashes once per second):
Note: The Lenovo XClarity Controller can place the server in a standby state as an automatic response to a
critical system failure.
• Start an orderly shutdown using the operating system (if supported by your operating system).
• Press the power button to start an orderly shutdown (if supported by your operating system).
• Press and hold the power button for more than 4 seconds to force a shutdown.
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