2.
Connect the monitor, keyboard, and mouse cables.
a.
Connect the monitor VGA cable to the appropriate VGA port on the server.
b.
Connect the keyboard USB cable to the appropriate USB port on the server.
c.
Connect the mouse USB cable to the appropriate USB port on the server.
3.
Power on the server. The BCH Main Menu prompt displays.
The graphic console output displays on the monitor screen.
Powering the Server On and Off
This section provides information and procedures for powering on and powering off the server.
Power States
The server has three power states:
•
Standby power
•
Full power
•
Off
Table 3-17
lists the server power states.
Table 3-17 Power States
Power States
Standby power
Full power
Off
NOTE:
If the power restore feature is set to Always On through the iLO MP PR command,
the server automatically powers on to the full power state when the power cord is plugged in
to the server.
Powering On the Server
Power on the server to full power using the following methods if the server is in the standby
power state:
•
iLO MP PC command
•
Power button
Powering On the Server Using the iLO MP PC Command
NOTE:
If the power restore feature is set to Always On through the iLO MP PR command, the
server automatically powers on to the full power state when the power cord is plugged in to the
server.
To power on the server using the iLO MP PC command, follow these steps:
1.
Plug all power cables into the receptacles on the rear panel of the server.
2.
Initiate a console session, and access the MP Main Menu.
3.
To enable command mode, enter CM.
4.
To use the remote power control command, enter PC.
5.
To power on the server, enter ON.
6.
to confirm the action, enter YES when prompted.
Power Cable
Power Activated through the iLO MP PC
Plugged Into
Command; or Front Panel Power Button
Receptacle?
Activated?
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
Standby dc
dc Voltage
Voltage
Applied?
Applied?
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
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