Powering On the Server

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.

  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. To change the value of System State Upon Power Supply, log in to the iBMC WebUI and choose System > Power > Power Control.

• 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 Front Panel Indicators and Buttons.
  • Power on the server using the iBMC WebUI.
    1. Log in to the iBMC WebUI. For details, see Logging In to the iBMC WebUI.
    2. Choose System > Power > Power Control.

       The Power Control page is displayed.

    3. Click Power On. In the displayed dialog box, click Yes to power on the server.
  • Power on the server using the Remote Virtual Console.
    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.
    2. On the KVM screen, click on the toolbar, and choose Power On from the menu.
    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.
    2. On the KVM screen, click on the toolbar, and choose Power on from the menu.

       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.
    2. On the iBMC CLI, run the ipmcset -d powerstate -v 1 command.
    3. Enter y or Y to power on the server.