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1: System Installation
Operating Your System
This section describes how to operate your Altix 450 system, as follows:
• “Powering the System On and Off” on page 38
• “L1 Front Panel Controls” on page 44
• “Operating the L1 Controller” on page 45
Powering the System On and Off
This section describes how to power on and power off your system (or an individual IRU) at a
system console, or manually, as follows:
• “Preparing to Power On” on page 38
• “Powering Off at the System Console” on page 42
• “Powering On Manually or With L1 Console” on page 41
• “Powering Off at the System Console” on page 42
• “Powering Off Manually” on page 43
Preparing to Power On
To prepare to power on your system, follow these steps:
1. Confirm that all the cable connections between the IRUs and other system items are
connected securely. If necessary, see “NUMAlink Cabling the System IRUs” on page 29 for
information.
2. Confirm that all the power cables are plugged in securely to a power source. If necessary, see
“Cabling the System IRUs to a Power Source” on page 31 for information.
Note: You must manually power on any optional storage modules by placing the power
switch(es) in the ON (
I) position. Note that you should turn any optional storage module on before
starting the operating system.