Complete the following steps to turn off the server:
Note: Turning off the server refers to the act of disconnecting the server from the
1. Refer to your operating system documentation for the proper procedure to shut
2. Press and hold the power-control button on the front of the server for several
3. Disconnect the server from the power source.
Standby mode
Standby puts the server into a wait state. When in a wait state, the server is not
running the operating system, and all core logic is shut down except for the service
processor.
Complete the following steps to put the server into the standby mode:
1. Refer to your operating system documentation for the proper procedure to shut-
2. Press the power-control button on the front of the server.
power source.
down the operating system.
Note: Each operating system is different. Some will allow an immediate
shutdown; others require an orderly shutdown procedure.
seconds. This will put the server into standby mode.
Note: After you turn off the server, wait at least 5 seconds before you turn on the
server again.
down the operating system.
Note: Each operating system is different. Read all the documentation about
shutting down the operating system before continuing.
Chapter 2. Turning on the server
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