Starting a system that is not managed by an HMC
You can use the power button or the Advanced System Management Interface (ASMI) to start a system
that is not managed by a Hardware Management Console (HMC).
Starting a system by using the control panel
You can use the power button on the control panel to start a system that is not managed by a Hardware
Management Console (HMC).
To start a system by using the control panel, complete the following steps:
1. Open the front rack door, if necessary.
2. Before you press the power button on the control panel, ensure that power is connected to the system
unit as follows:
v All system power cables are connected to a power source.
v The power LED, as shown in the following figure, is slowly flashing.
v The top of the display, as shown in the following figure, shows 01 V=F.
3. Press the power button (A), as shown in the following figure, on the control panel.
v A: Power-on button
– A constant light indicates full system power to the unit.
– A flashing light indicates standby power to the unit.
– There is approximately a 30-second transition period from the time the power-on button is
pressed to when the power LED goes from flashing to solid. During the transition period, the
LED might flash faster.
v B: Enclosure identify light
– A constant light indicates the identify state, which is used to identify a part.
– No light indicates that the system is operating normally.
v C: System information light
A B C D E
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H I
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Frontî˜ View
Topî˜ View
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Figure 116. Control panel
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