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Contents
Preface xi
1. Performing General Administrative Tasks 1
Understanding the System Prompts 1
Controlling Server Power 2
▼ To Power On the Server By Using the On/Standby Button 3
▼ To Power Off the Server By Using the On/Standby Button 3
▼ To Power On the Server From the System Controller 4
Communicating With the System 4
Using the System Console 4
Connecting Through the Serial Management and Network Management
Ports 5
Configuring an Alternative System Console 6
Accessing the System Console Through a Graphics Monitor 7
Connecting to the System Console 7
▼ To Connect to the System Console 7
Accessing the System Console Through a Terminal Server 8
▼ To Access The System Console Through a Terminal Server 8
Accessing the System Console Through a TIP Connection 9
▼ To Access the System Console Through the TIP Connection 10