Setting Up the System 2-17
System Power
Low-level power is always present in the server system when the server unit is
plugged into an AC source. This low-level standby power allows the BMC
controller to monitor the status of the system components even when the system
power is off.
The system power button functions as follows:
If: Then pressing the power button:
System power = off
Standby power = on
Powers on the system and boots the OS.
System power = on Powers off the system, but standby power
remains on.
Powering On the Server System
Power on your server system as follows.
1. Make sure all external devices, such as a video display, keyboard, and
mouse have been connected, and the power cords are connected.
2. Power on the video display and any other external devices.
Note:
If the server unit's power cords are connected to
a power control unit such as an UPS (Uninterruptive Power
Supply) make sure that the power control unit is powered on.
3. Lift the plastic cover protecting the system's power on/off switch and press
the push-button (see Figure 2-11) to power on the system and boot the
operating system. Verify that the server power-on LED is lit.
A
B
A
Power on/off switch
B
Power-on LED
Figure 2-11. Power On/OFF Switch and Power-On Indicator
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