Sun Microsystems X4100 M2, X4200 M2 Powering On Main Power Mode, Shutting Down Main Power Mode

Powering On Main Power Mode

●To power on main power for all server components:

a. Verify that power cords have been connected and that standby power is on.

In standby power mode, the Power/OK LED on the front panel flashes. See FIGURE 1-13 or FIGURE 1-14.

b. Use a ballpoint pen or other stylus to press and release the recessed Power button on the server front panel.

When main power is applied to the full server, the Power/OK LED next to the Power button lights and remains lit.

Power/OK LED Power button

FIGURE 1-13Sun Fire X4100/X4100 M2 Server Front Panel

Power/OK LED Power button

FIGURE 1-14Sun Fire X4200/X4200 M2 Server Front Panel

Shutting Down Main Power Mode

●To power off the server from main power mode, use one of the following two methods:

■Graceful shutdown: Use a ballpoint pen or other stylus to press and release the Power button on the front panel. This causes Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) enabled operating systems to perform an orderly shutdown of the operating system. Servers not running ACPI-enabled operating systems will shut down to standby power mode immediately.

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