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USING THE SERVER
Both power and CPU reset buttons are located on the bottom center of each
server's operator panel as shown in Figure 5.2 on page 53. Viking Enterprise
Solutions recommends using these buttons when either rebooting or shutting
down the server.
Booting the Server
When the server module is shut down, use the power button to start it.
1. Refer to Figure 5.2 on page 53 to identify the location of the power
2. Press the power button momentarily and then release it to initiate boot-
3. The server powers on.
Resetting the Server
When the server must be reset, use the CPU reset button to allow the software
to initiate normal reset actions.
1. Ensure no data transactions are taking place on the server being reset.
2. Refer to Figure 5.2 on page 53 to identify the location of the CPU reset
3. Press and hold the CPU reset button momentarily and then release it to
4. The server resets.
Server Shutdown
When it is necessary to shut down a server, one of two options are available.
The user may initiate an immediate shutdown without software intervention, or
shutdown the server module gracefully, which allows the software to perform
normal shutdown actions. If the user has shut down each server module (and
providing the two PMs remain connected to a power source), the drives will
remain powered at an idle speed.
1. Ensure no data transactions are taking place on the server module that
2. Refer to Figure 5.2 on page 53 to identify the location of the power
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NOTE: Wait for a minimum of 15 seconds after powering off the server before
powering it on again.
button.
up procedures.
button.
initiate a CPU reset action.
will be shut down.
button.
Chapter 5: Powering the VSS2249RQ Storage Server
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