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Operations, Power up the server, Power down the server – HP ProLiant DL585 G2 Server User Manual

Page 27: Extending the server from the rack

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Operations 27

Operations

Power up the server

To power up the server, press the Power On/Standby button.

Power down the server

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of personal injury, electric shock, or damage to the equipment,

remove the power cord to remove power from the server. The front panel Power On/Standby
button does not completely shut off system power. Portions of the power supply and some

internal circuitry remain active until AC power is removed.

IMPORTANT:

If installing a hot-plug device, it is not necessary to power down the server.

1.

Shut down the OS as directed by the OS documentation.

2.

Press the Power On/Standby button to place the server in standby mode. When the server enters
standby power mode, the system power LED changes to amber.

3.

Disconnect the power cords.

The system is now without power.

Extending the server from the rack

The design of the server enables you to access several components through the front of the server.

Installing or accessing the following components will not require extending the server from the rack:

Processors

PPMs

Processor memory board

DIMMs

DVD drive

Optional diskette or CD-ROM drive

Hard drives

To extend the server from the rack:

1.

Pull down the quick-release levers on each side of the server to release the server from the rack.

2.

Extend the server on the rack rails until the server rail-release latches engage.