Basic operations
Power up the server
Press the Power On/Standby button.
The server exits standby mode and applies full power to the system. The system power LED changes to
green.
Power down the server
Prerequisites
Before powering down the server for any upgrade or maintenance procedures, perform a backup of critical
server data and programs.
Procedure
• 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.
The system power LED changes to red indicating that the server is in standby mode. Auxiliary power is still
present in the system in this mode.
Remove the front bezel
To access the drive bays, remove the front bezel.
Removing a locked front bezel
Prerequisites
1. Power down the server on page 16.
2. Disconnect the power cord from the AC source, and then from the server.
3. Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server.
4. Remove the chassis cover on page 19.
Procedure
1. To unlock the front bezel from the chassis, slide the release tab upward.
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