Powering On the Server

• Before powering on a server, ensure that the server is powered off, all cables are connected correctly, and the power supply voltage meets service requirements.
• Do not remove or insert components or cables during power-on.
• If the power supply to a server is disconnected, wait for at least one minute before powering it on again.

Power on the server using one of the following methods:

• If the PSUs are properly installed but are not connected to an external power supply:

  Connect the PSUs to the external power supply. Then the server will power on with the PSUs.

  The default value of System State Upon Power Supply is Power on, which indicates that the server automatically powers on after power is supplied to the PSUs. You can use the iBMC to modify the System State Upon Power Supply setting or the BIOS to modify the Restore on AC Power Loss setting.

• If the PSUs are properly installed and are connected to an external power supply, and the server is in the standby state (the power indicator is steady yellow):
  • Press the power button on the front panel to power on the server. For details about the power button location, see Indicators and Buttons on the Front Panel.
  • Power on the server using the iBMC WebUI.
    1. Log in to the iBMC WebUI. For details, see Logging In to the iBMC WebUI or Logging In to the iBMC WebUI.
    2. Go to the Power Control page.
       • If the iBMC version is V549 or earlier, choose Power > Power Control.
       • If the iBMC version is V561, V3.01.00.00, or later, choose System > Power > Power Control.
    3. Click Power On. In the displayed dialog box, click Yes to power on the server.
  • Power on the server using remote virtual consoles.
    HTML5 Integrated Remote Console

    1. Log in to the remote virtual console. For details, see Logging In to the Remote Virtual Console Through the iBMC WebUI or Logging In to the Remote Virtual Console Through the iBMC WebUI.
    2. On the KVM screen, click on the toolbar, and choose Power On.
    3. Click OK.

       The server is powered on.

    Java Integrated Remote Console

    1. Log in to the remote virtual console. For details, see Logging In to the Remote Virtual Console Through the iBMC WebUI or Logging In to the Remote Virtual Console Through the iBMC WebUI.
    2. On the KVM screen, click on the toolbar, and choose Power On.

       The Select an Option dialog box is displayed.

    3. Click OK.

       The server is powered on.

  • Power on the server using the iBMC CLI.
    1. Log in to the iBMC CLI. For details, see Logging In to the iBMC CLI or Logging In to the iBMC CLI.
    2. On the iBMC CLI, run the ipmcset -d powerstate -v 1 command.
    3. Enter y or Y to power on the server.