Powering The Server Off; Working With Roamer Remote Management - Silicon Graphics InfiniteStorage 3000 User Manual

5: Using the Server

Powering the Server Off

Working with Roamer Remote Management

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When the server is turned off, it remains connected to AC power through the server chassis. The
server can respond to requests to turn on remotely or locally through Roamer. To remove all power
from the server, power must be disconnected from the server chassis.
Shut down your operating system before turning off the server. Refer to the operating system
documentation in reference to proper operating system shutdown. Improper shutdown of a server
will not allow the server to be restarted using Wake on LAN.
The server can be turned off in the following ways:
• Press the power-control button on the front of the server.
This begins the shutdown of the operating system, if this feature is supported by your
system.
• If the operating system stops functioning, you can press and hold the power-control button to
turn off the server.
• The Roamer remote management module (if one is present in your server) can be used to
turn off the server.
If the server you purchased has the optional Roamer remote management hardware present, then
the server can be managed remotely using this option. The Roamer option provides standard
motherboards with enhanced remote control and serial redirection capabilities. The Roamer is
accessed locally using an RJ-45 serial connection (shown in
With the Roamer option comes a LCD display. This display can be directly programmed within
the OS. The LCD display can also be used to display server status, and other information as
needed.
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