HP Remote System Controller User Manual page 20

3 Accessing and controlling the remote host
Learn how to use the HP Remote System Controller software interface to monitor and control a remote
host.
Control the remote host power
The HP Remote System Controller can directly manipulate the power button signal on the remote host to
control power.
The power options that are displayed are based on the remote host power status, which is determined
by looking at the remote host power button LED signals. For the power controls to function properly, you
should ensure that the 10-pin power and signal cable is connected to the remote host.
NOTE: Only certain Z by HP Desktop Workstation models currently support this feature. For a
complete list of supported features, see
Turn on the remote host
Follow this procedure to turn on the remote host.
1. On the left side of the dashboard, select Host.
2. In the Controls section, select Power On.
The remote host turns on.
NOTE: You can start a KVM session at any time to view the remote host display. See
remote host using KVM on page
Turn off the remote host
Follow this procedure to turn off the remote host.
1. On the left side of the dashboard, select Host.
2. Do one of the following to turn off the remote host:
● Select Shutdown, which is similar to turning off the remote host with a short press of the power
button.
● Select Force Power Off, which is similar to turning off the remote host with a long press of the
power button.
NOTE:
the shutdown. See
After the remote host has been turned off, a message is displayed to alert you that no video output has
been detected. Select OK to close the dialog, or select Restart to restart the remote host.
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During the Shutdown operation, you can start a KVM session to monitor the progress of
Accessing the remote host using KVM on page
Supported features on page 2.
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