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Cable the server
Attach all external cables to the server. Typically, you will need to connect the server to a power source, to
the data network, and to storage. In addition, you will need to connect the server to the management
network.
Connect to power
Connect the server to power.
Connect to the network
Connect the server to the network.
Connect to storage
Connect the server to any storage devices.
Power on the server
After the server performs a short self-test (power status LED flashes quickly) when connected to input power,
it enters a standby state (power status LED flashes once per second).
The server can be turned on (power LED on) in any of the following ways:
• You can press the power button.
• The server can 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" on page
113.
Validate server setup
After powering up the server, make sure that the LEDs are lit and that they are green.
Power off the server
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 status LED
off), you must disconnect all power cables.
To place the server in a standby state (power status 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.
When in a standby state, the server can respond to remote power-on requests sent to the Lenovo XClarity
Controller. For information about powering on the server, see
"Power on the server" on page
113.
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Server hardware setup
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