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Table 1-17 Power States
DC Voltage
Applied?
Standby DC
Voltage
Applied?
Power Activated through the iLO MP PC
Command; or Front Panel Power Button
Activated?
Power Cable
Plugged Into
Receptacle?
Power States
NoYesNoYesStandby power
YesYesYesYesFull power
NoNoNoNoOff
NOTE: If the power restore feature is set to Always On through the iLO MP PR command, the
server automatically powers on to the full power state.
Powering On the Server
To power on the server to full power if the server is in the standby power state, use the following
methods:
• iLO MP PC command
• Power button
Powering On the Server Using the iLO MP
NOTE: If the power restore feature is set to Always On through the iLO MP PR command, the
server automatically powers on to the full power state.
To power on the server using the iLO MP, follow these steps:
1. Plug all the power cables into the receptacles on the rear panel of the server.
2. Initiate a console session, and access the MP Main Menu.
3. Enter CM to enable command mode.
4. To use the remote power control command, enter PC.
5. To power on the server, enter ON, and enter YES when prompted to confirm the action.
6. Start the operating system.
Powering On the Server Manually
NOTE: If the power restore feature is set to Always On through the iLO MP PR command, the
server automatically powers on to the full power state.
To manually power on the server, follow these steps:
1. Plug all the power cables into the receptacles on the rear panel of the server.
2. To start the server, press the Power button.
3. Start the operating system.
Powering Off the Server
If the server is in the standby or full power state, power off the server using the following methods:
• iLO MP PC command
• Power button
Powering Off the Server Using the iLO MP
To power off the server using the iLO MP, follow these steps:
1. Gracefully shut down the operating system.
2. Initiate a console session, and access the MP Main Menu.
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