Figure 76. Hot-swap power supply installation
Install the server in a rack
To install the server in a rack, follow the instructions that are provided in the Rail Installation Kit for the rails
on which the server will be installed.
Cable the server
Attach all external cables to the server. Typically, you will need to connect the server to a power source, to
the data network, and to storage. In addition, you will need to connect the server to the management
network.
Connect the server to power.
Connect the server to the network.
Connect the server to any storage devices.
Power on the server
After the server performs a short self-test (power status LED flashes quickly) when connected to input power,
it enters a standby state (power status LED flashes once per second).
The server can be turned on (power LED on) in any of the following ways:
• You can press the power button.
• The server can restart automatically after a power interruption.
• The server can respond to remote power-on requests sent to the BMC.
For information about powering off the server, see “Power off the server” on page 158.
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