Hitachi Advanced Server HA820 G2 User Guide  37 
Operations 
Power up the 
server 
T
o power up the server, use one of the following methods: 
•
 
Press the Power On/Standby button. 
•
 
Use the virtual power button through iLO. 
Power down the server
 
Before powering down the server for any upgrade or maintenance procedures, perform a backup of critical server data 
and programs.
 
 
IMPORTANT: 
When the server is in standby mode, auxiliary power is still being provided to the system. 
 
To power down the server, use one of the following methods: 
•
 
Press and release the Power On/Standby button. 
This method initiates a controlled shutdown of applications and the OS before the server enters standby 
mode. 
 
•
 
Press and hold the Power On/Standby button for more than 4 seconds to force the server to enter standby 
mode. 
This method forces the server to enter standby mode without properly exiting applications and the OS. If an 
application stops responding, you can use this method to force a shutdown. 
 
•
 
Use a virtual power button selection through iLO. 
This method initiates a controlled remote shutdown of applications and the OS before the server enters 
standby mode. 
Before proceeding, verify that the server is in standby mode by observing that the system power LED is 
amber.
 
Extending the server from the rack
 
WARNING: 
To reduce the risk of personal injury or equipment damage, be sure that the rack is adequately 
stabilized before extending anything from the rack.
 
Procedure 
1.  Pull down the quick release levers on each side of the server. 
2.  If necessary, use a T-25 Torx screwdriver to loosen the shipping screws. 
3.  Extend the server from the rack.