Server power features
When the server is connected to an ac power source but is not turned on, the operating system does not run, and all core logic except for the service processor is shut down; however, the server can respond to requests from the service processor (the baseboard management controller), such as a remote request to turn on the server.
Turning on the server
Approximately 20 seconds after the server is connected to ac power, the
The server can also be turned on in any of the following ways:
vIf a power failure occurs while the server is turned on, the server will restart automatically when power is restored.
vIf your operating system supports the
vIf your operating system supports the Wake on LAN feature, the Wake on LAN feature can turn on the server.
Note: When 4 GB or more of memory (physical or logical) is installed, some memory is reserved for various system resources and is unavailable to the operating system. The amount of memory that is reserved for system resources depends on the operating system, the configuration of the server, and the configured PCI optional devices.
Turning off the server
When you turn off the server and leave it connected to ac power, the server can respond to requests from the service processor, such as a remote request to turn on the server. While the server remains connected to ac power, one or more fans might continue to run. To remove all power from the server, you must disconnect it from the power source.
Some operating systems require an orderly shutdown before you turn off the server. See your