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Powering the Server ON and Off
Chapter 3
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Powering the Server ON and Off
This section provides information and procedures for powering on and powering off the server.
Power States
The server has three power states:
•Standby power
•Full power
•Off
Table 3-17 lists the server power states.
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 when the power cord is plugged in to the server.
Powering On the Server
Power on the server to full power using the following methods if the server is in the standby power state:
•iLO MP PC command
• Power button
Powering On the Server Using the iLO MP PC Command
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 when the power cord is plugged in to the server.
To power on the server using the iLO MP PC command, follow these steps:
Step 1. Plug all power cables into the receptacles on the rear panel of the server.
Step 2. Initiate a console session, and access the
MP Main Menu.
Step 3. Enter CM to enable command mode.
Table 3-17 Power States
Power States
Power Cable
Plugged Into
Receptacle?
Power Activated through the
iLO MP PC Command; or
Front Panel Power Button
Activated?
Standby dc
Voltage
Applied?
dc Voltage
Applied?
Standby power Yes No Yes No
Full power Yes Yes Yes Yes
Off No No No No