Installation Guide, Sixth Edition - HP 9000 rp4410/rp4440

Installing the System

Powering ON and Powering OFF

Chapter 1

Table 1-17 lists the server power states.

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 when the power cord is plugged in to the server.

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 PC Command

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 when the power cord is plugged in to the server.

To power on the server using the iLO MP PC command, follow these steps:

Step 1. Plug all power cables into the receptacles on the rear panel of the server.

Step 2. Initiate a console session, and access the

MP Main Menu.

Step 3. Enter CM to enable command mode.

Step 4. Enter PC to use the remote power control command.

Step 5. Enter ON to power on the server, and enter YES when prompted to confirm the action.

Step 6. Start the operating system.

Powering On the Server Manually

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 when the power cord is plugged in to the server.

To manually power on the server, follow these steps:

Step 1. Plug all power cables into the receptacles on the rear panel of the server.

Table 1-17 Power States

Power States

Power Cable

Plugged Into

Receptacle?

Power Activated through the

iLO MP PC Command; or

Front Panel Power Button

Activated?

Standby dc

Voltage

Applied?

dc Voltage

Applied?

Standby power Yes No Yes No

Full power Yes Yes Yes Yes

Off No No No No