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 a server is powered off, wait for at least one minute before powering it on again.
Power on the server using one of the following methods based on the actual situation:
- If the PSUs are properly installed but are not connected to an external power supply:
Connect the external power supply to the PSUs. Then the server will power on with the PSUs.
System State Upon Power Supply is set to Power On by default, which indicates that the server automatically powers on after power is supplied to PSUs. You can log in to the iBMC WebUI, choose System > Power > Power Control, to change the setting,
- If the PSUs are properly installed and connected to the external power supply and the server is in the standby state (the power indicator is steady yellow), power on the server as follows:
- Press the power button on the front panel to power on the server. For details about the power button position, see Indicators and Buttons on the Front Panel.
- Power on the server using the iBMC WebUI.
- Log in to the iBMC WebUI. For details, see Logging In to the iBMC WebUI or Logging In to the iBMC WebUI.
- Choose System > Power > Power Control. The Power Control page is displayed.
- Click Power On. In the displayed dialog box, click Yes to power on the server.
- Power on the server using the Remote Virtual Console.
- Log in to the remote virtual console. For details, see Logging In to the Remote Virtual Console or Logging In to the Remote Virtual Console.
- On the KVM screen, click
or
on the menu bar.
- Choose Power On.
A dialog box is displayed.
- Click Yes to power on the server.
- Power on the server using the iBMC CLI.
- Log in to the iBMC CLI. For details, see Logging In to the iBMC CLI or Logging In to the iBMC CLI.
- On the iBMC CLI, run the ipmcset -d powerstate -v 1 command.
- Enter y or Y to power on the server.