Server Power Features; Turning On The Server - IBM 8863 - eServer xSeries 366 Installation Manual

IXA RS485 connector: Use this connector to connect to an iSeries server when an
Integrated xSeries Adapter (IXA) is installed. The cable for this connection comes
with the server.
I/O board error LED: This LED is on the I/O board and is visible on the rear of the
server. When this LED is lit, it indicates that there is a problem with the I/O board.
Gigabit Ethernet 2 activity LED: This LED is on the Gigabit Ethernet 2 connector.
When this LED flashes, it indicates that there is activity between the server and the
network.
Gigabit Ethernet 2 connector: Use this connector to connect the server to a
network.
Gigabit Ethernet 2 link LED: This LED is on the Gigabit Ethernet 2 connector.
When this LED is lit, it indicates that there is an active connection on the Ethernet
port.
Gigabit Ethernet 1 activity LED: This LED is on the Gigabit Ethernet 1 connector.
When this LED flashes, it indicates that there is activity between the server and the
network.
Gigabit Ethernet 1 connector: Use this connector to connect the server to a
network.
Gigabit Ethernet 1 link LED: This LED is on the Gigabit Ethernet 1 connector.
When this LED is lit, it indicates that there is an active connection on the Ethernet
port.

Server power features

When the server is connected to an ac power source but is not turned on, the
operating system does not run, and all core logic except for the service processor is
shut down; however, the server can respond to requests from the service processor,
such as a remote request to turn on the server. The power-on LED flashes to
indicate that the server is connected to ac power but is not turned on.

Turning on the server

Approximately 20 seconds after the server is connected to ac power, the
power-control button becomes active, and one or more fans might start running to
provide cooling while the server is connected to power. You can turn on the server
and start the operating system by pressing the power-control button.
Note: If a Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine is installed in the server, when
you turn on the server for the first time, the server might appear to be unresponsive
for an unusual length of time (one minute to several minutes).
The server can also be turned on in any of the following ways:
v If a power failure occurs while the server is turned on, the server will restart
v If the server is connected to an Advanced System Management interconnect
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automatically when power is restored.
network that contains at least one server with an optional Remote Supervisor
Adapter II SlimLine installed, the server can be turned on from the Remote
Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine user interface.