Connect to power
Connect the server to power.
Connect to the network
Connect the server to the network.
Connect to storage
Connect the server to any storage devices.
Power on the server (connect input power)
After the server performs a short self-test (power LED flashes quickly) when connected to input power, it
enters a standby state (power LED flashes once per second).
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CAUTION:
The power control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the
electrical current that is supplied to the device. The device also might have more than one power
cord. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected
from the power source.
Turn on the server
The server can be turned on (power LED on) in any of the following ways:
• You can press the power button.
• The server can start or restart automatically after a power interruption.
• The server can respond to remote power-on requests sent to the Lenovo XClarity Controller.
For information about powering off the server, see “Power off the server (disconnect input power)” on page
85.
Validate server setup
After powering up the server, make sure that only green LEDs are lit. If any yellow error LEDs are lit, it
indicates a problem that must be investigated.
Power off the server (disconnect input power)
The server remains in a standby state when it is connected to a power source, allowing the Lenovo XClarity
Controller to respond to remote power-on requests. To remove all power from the server (power LED off),
you must disconnect all power cables.
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