IBM 8685 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 18
Turning off the server, Standby mode
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Turning off the server The server can be turned off in any of the following ways: v If the system is connected to an ASM interconnect network that contains at least one system with an optional Remote Supervisor Adapter installed, the system can be turned off from the Remote Supervisor Adapter user interface. v If an optional Remote Supervisor Adapter is installed in the system, the system can be turned off from the Remote Supervisor Adapter user interface. Complete the following steps to manually turn off the server: 1. Review the information in "Before you begin" on page 41, "Handling static-sensitive devices" on page 42, and "Safety information" on page 169. 2. See your operating system documentation for the proper procedure to shut down the operating system. When you turn off the server, observe the following precaution. Statement 5: CAUTION: The power control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device. The device also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source. 2 1 3. Press the power-control button on the front of the server. This will put the server in Standby mode. Note: You might need to press and hold the power-control button for more than 4 seconds to cause an immediate shutdown of the server and to force it into Standby mode. You can use this feature if the operating system stops functioning. 4. Disconnect the server from the power source. Note: After disconnecting all the power cords, wait approximately 15 seconds for your system to stop running. Watch for the power-on LED on the front of the server to stop flashing. Standby mode Standby mode refers to the condition in which the server operating system is not running and all core logic is shut down except for the optional Remote Supervisor Adapter. In Standby mode, the server can respond to ISMP requests, such as a remote request to turn on the server. When the server is in Standby mode, the power-on LED on the front of the server flashes (when the server is running, the power-on LED stays on and does not flash). 8 xSeries 255 Type 8685: Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide
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