HP 9000 rp4410-4 User Service Guide, Fifth Edition - HP 9000 rp4410/4440 - Page 40

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 Power States Standby power Full power Off Power Cable Plugged Into Receptacle? Yes Yes No Power Activated Through the iLO MP PC Standby DC Command; or Front Panel Power Button Voltage Activated? Applied? No Yes Yes Yes No No DC Voltage Applied? No Yes No 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. 40 Overview