Cabinet Operation; Turning On The Computer System (Without Ups) - HP A1896A Installation Manual

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Cabinet Operation

Once you have the computer system installed in the rack-mount cabinet and all the
peripherals connected, you are ready to turn on the system. The power up sequence for the
computer in the cabinet is controlled by the ON/OFF switch on the cabinet, unless you
have installed a PowerTrust UPS.

Turning On the Computer System (Without UPS)

When turning on the computer in the cabinet, remember that includes all the components
mounted in the cabinet turn on at the same time. The basic steps for the power up
sequence are listed below, refer to the documentation that comes with the computer for
specific details concerning the operating system software for your computer.
Ensure external power connection matches voltage setting of all products in
CAUTION
this cabinet.
1. Turn on all the external equipment connected to the computer first.
2. Check all READY or ONLINE indicators on the external equipment to be sure that they
are powered up and ready.
If any of the external equipment has been OFF due to environmental
NOTE
problems such as heating or air conditioning failure, or outside storage
conditions (such as a loading dock), allow approximately 30 minutes for the
temperature of the equipment to stabilize before turning on the computer.
3. Be sure that all the cabinet-mounted component ON/OFF switches are in the ON
position.
4. When all external equipment indicate READY or ONLINE, put the cabinet ON/OFF
switch in the ON position. All components mounted in the cabinet are going to power up
at the same time.
Chapter 4
Turning On the Computer System (Without UPS)
Cabinet Operation
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