Server Blade Power States; Powering On The Server Blade; Powering Off The Server Blade; Using Ilo - HP Integrity BL860c i2 Installation Manual

Server blade power states

The server blade has three power states: standby power, full power, and off. Install the server
blade into the enclosure to achieve the standby power state. Server blades are set to power on
to standby power when installed in a server blade enclosure. Verify the power state by viewing
the LEDs on the front panel, and using
For more front panel LED information, see
Table 1-3 Power States
Power States
Standby power
Full power
Off

Powering on the server blade

Use one of the following methods to power up the server blade:
NOTE:
To power on blades in a conjoined configuration, only power on the monarch blade.
• Use a virtual power button selection through iLO.
• Press and release the monarch power button.
When the server blade goes from the standby mode to the full power mode, the blade power
LED changes from amber to green.
For more information about iLO, see

Powering off the server blade

Before powering down the server blade for any upgrade or maintenance procedures, perform a
backup of critical server data and programs.
Use one of the following methods to power down the server blade:
NOTE:
To power off blades in a conjoined configuration, only power off the monarch blade.
• Use a virtual power button selection through iLO (Power Management, Power & Reset).
This method initiates a controlled remote shutdown of applications and the OS before the
server blade enter standby mode.
• Press and release the monarch power button.
This method initiates a controlled shutdown of applications and the OS before the server
blade enter standby mode.
• Press and hold the monarch power button for more than 4 seconds to force the server blade
to enter standby mode.
This method forces the server blade to enter standby mode without properly exiting
applications and the OS. It provides an emergency shutdown method in the event of a hung
application.

Using iLO

The iLO subsystem is a standard component of selected server blades that provides blade health
and remote server manageability. The iLO subsystem includes an intelligent microprocessor,
secure memory, and a dedicated network interface. This design makes iLO independent of the
Table
Server Blade Installed Front Panel Power
in Enclosure? Button Activated?
Yes
Yes
No
"Using iLO" (page
1-3.
"Front panel LEDs" (page
Standby Power
Applied?
No
Yes
No
41).
12).
DC Power Applied?
Yes No
Yes Yes
No No
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