User Service Guide, Fifth Edition - HP 9000 rp4410/4440

Powering the Server On and Off
This section provides information on how to power off and power on the server.
Power States
The server has three power states:
• Standby power
• Full power
• Off
To achieve the standby power state, plug the power cord into the appropriate receptacle on the
rear of the server. The front panel power button is not turned on. Full power occurs when the
power cord is plugged into the appropriate receptacle and either the power is activated through
the iLO MP PC command, or the power button is activated. In the off state, the power cords are
not plugged in.
Table 1-17 lists the server power states.
Table 1-17 Power States
DC Voltage
Applied?
Standby DC
Voltage
Applied?
Power Activated Through the iLO MP PC
Command; or Front Panel Power Button
Activated?
Power Cable
Plugged Into
Receptacle?
Power States
NoYesNoYesStandby power
YesYesYesYesFull power
NoNoNoNoOff
NOTE: If the power restore feature is set to Always On through the iLO MP PR command, the
server automatically powers on to the full power state.
Powering On the Server
Power on the server to full power using the following methods if the server is in the standby
power state:
• iLO MP PC command
• Power button
Powering On the Server Using the iLO MP
NOTE: If the power restore feature is set to Always On through the iLO MP PR command, the
server automatically powers on to the full power state.
To power on the server using the iLO MP, follow these steps:
1. Plug all power cables into the receptacles on the rear panel of the server.
2. Initiate a console session, and access the MP Main Menu.
3. To enable command mode, enter CM.
4. To use the remote power control command, enter PC.
5. To power on the server, enter ON.
6. To confirm the action, enter YES when prompted.
7. Start the operating system.
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